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The good news — farmers can still prevent this potentially destructive canola disease from getting out of control BY ALLAN DAWSON Co-operator staff

orty-eight Manitoba fields are confirmed to have clubroot spores, a soilborne, potentially destructive canola disease, up from 13, according to the latest clubroot survey update from Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Development (MAFRD). The results were expected and officials predict they’ll find even more with additional sampling. The good news is the number of clubroot spores in most infected fields is low — under 80,000 per gram of soil — meaning longer canola rotations, sanitation and resistant varieties can keep the disease in check, MAFRD plant pathologist Holly Derksen said in an interview June 5. “We don’t want people to think it’s spreading based on this map compared to our previous map,” she said. “It’s just now we’ve really upped our sampling load. We’re figuring out where it’s now present. It’s not necessarily spreading, we’re just try-

Grade 4 and 5 classes from schools across Westman took part in Agriculture in the Classroom’s Amazing Ag Adventure held in Brandon on June 2 and 3. See story page 6. Photo: Jennifer Paige

Seeding 2015: The never-ending story Close to a million Manitoba acres could get reseeded and 90 per cent of them were canola

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hat started as an early spring has turned into a reseeding frenzy as farmers race against crop insurance deadlines to reseed nearly a million acres damaged by a blizzard, frost, heavy rains and voracious flea beetles. “The May 30 frost was bad for two reasons. One, it was widespread. Two, it was later in the year. If you get a frost May 15 it doesn’t hurt a whole bunch because most of the crops aren’t out of the ground yet,” said David Van Deynze, manager of the Manitoba Agricultural Services Corporation’s (MASC) claim services in an interview June 5.

“It’s as bad a year (for reseeding claims) that we’ve had on record or at least since the ’90s.” As of June 5, MASC had 2,745 reseeding claims for the whole season — 1,875 since the May 30 frost. That translates into around 950,000 acres — 90 per cent of them canola, Van Deynze said. Blaine Woycheshin, Bayer CropScience’s manager of oilseed crops, estimates more than one million acres of canola will be reseeded across the West — mostly in Manitoba and Saskatchewan. It’s the biggest reseeding hit western Canadian farmers have taken in a while, he said. “We always get a bit of reseeding due to frost but nothing of this magnitude,” he said June 4. T h e l a s t ye a r re s e e d i n g

claims in Manitoba exceeded 2,000 was 1998. That’s before Van Deynze began working for MASC, but the Manitoba Co-operator reported in late May 1998 that crop insurance was expecting more than 1,000 reseeding claims following heavy rains in the Red River Valley and the eastern region. That was followed by a frost in parts of the province May 29, 1998. The final tally on reseeding claims won’t be known for a while because sometimes farmers change their minds, Van Deynze said. Canola seed companies, agri-retailers and farmers were scrambling last week to get seed into position. Rain early and late in the week delayed some reseeding operations.

Most farmers are expected to get seed to reseed, although it might not be their first choice of variety, said Manitoba Canola Growers Association president Ed Rempel. “We’re still treating (seed) at full tilt,” Woycheshin said. “We’ve got as many trucks as we can find. We’re doing our best to supply the growers. We’ve been working on cleaning up inventory and drive stuff around. There has been a lot of co-operation from the retail chain. We think the end is near. We do appreciate the growers’ patience. This is not a win for anybody.” Keystone Agricultural P r o d u c e r s p re s i d e n t D a n Mazier, who farms near Justice, See SEEDING 2015 on page 6 »

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igs were in the Wi n n i p e g h e a d l i n e s last week over the fate of a sow that had fallen off a livestock truck and was found roaming near Winnipeg’s south perimeter. Manitoba Pork says staff, representatives from the Office of the Chief Veterinarian of Manitoba, and the Winnipeg Police Service contained the animal and loaded it onto another truck. H o w e v e r, p o r k c o u n cil chair George Matheson says the public was also quick to respond. Within hours, the wayward pig had been named “Mercy” and a crowdfunding drive set up by a Winnipeg business owner to rehome the pig at a sanctuary. T h e ow n e r o f t h e p i g had different ideas. Once

the sow was inspected and deemed fit for transport, she was sent to the U.S. for slaughter, as was originally intended. “The determined efforts by an interested group to adopt this pig will ser ve as a reminder to farmers that our animal care procedures are always closely s c r u t i n i z e d ,” M a t h e s o n

said in the council’s online newsletter. “As caring and concerned l i v e s t o c k s t e w a rd s , l e t’s make sure our farms are always ready for their closeup, whether on YouTube or other media. It is important that we continually evaluate our methods and facilities, and ensure that they are above reproach.”

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Soggy fields delay producers’ attempts to complete seeding Producers in the southwest of the province have been battling to complete seeding through oversaturated fields, late-spring frost and continued bouts of precipitation BY JENNIFER PAIGE Co-operator staff

nother big rainfall June 2 has southwestern Manitoba farmers singing another refrain of the soggy boggy blues as they wait for their saturated land to dry up. “There are some farmers in the area who are done seeding for the first time, there are a lot who are reseeding and quite a few people who would likely reseed but since the rain we got on Tuesday, it is way too wet,” said Walter Finley, Souris-area farmer. “The surface and the subsoil moisture levels are right at the top for this entire area. At this point any precipitation drastically delays field activity.” A heavy rainfall dumped on the southwest corner of the province June 2 evening, with the Waskada region being the hardest hit, recording 4.8 inches overnight. “It has taken three days after a half-inch of rain to be able to drive on the field again,” said Finley. “Where normally after a half-inch of rain, if we weren’t overly saturated to start with, we would be out there a day later.” Melita-area farmer, Curtis Gervin, considers himself lucky to have only received an inch during the latest rainfall but is also struggling to access his fields. “This past May was one of the craziest I’ve seen in terms of sporadic weather. Hot days and then frost with long periods of cool temperatures. It has certainly been a struggle to get anything in the ground,” said Gervin. “In some areas the water table is so high we can’t even get the equipment out.” The condition of country roads is also presenting an issue as many RMs throughout the province continue to strug-

A heavy rainfall fell on the southwest corner of the province on Tuesday evening. The Waskada region was the hardest hit, recording 4.8 inches overnight. Photo: Jennifer Paige

gle repairing roadways from previous flood waters and frost damage. “The roads out here are in horrendous condition because of the frost boils and the water. It is tough to find a road you can go down with a load of fertilizer without making a big mess,” said Finley. “Some roads are closed and the graders have been out to try and maintain others so that they are at least passable.” Finley says that damaged and closed roads are definitely slowing things down, but are also raising safety concerns. “Everyone tries to avoid travelling on the highways (with farm equipment) but at this point, there is very little option.

Therefore, you are travelling on well-travelled roads where there is always a higher possibility of an accident,” he said. As Mother Nature continues to throw curve balls, many say the current situation isn’t great but it is the best it has been in a number of years. “Last year at this time I had 10 per cent of my crop sown and I only ended up getting 25 to 30 per cent in total. This is the best situation we have been in this area for a number of years,” said Finley. Producers are holding out hope, many saying their fields are in need of at least two months of dry conditions to dry out.

“We need to come to terms that we are living in a country of extremes and there isn’t much we can do about it. For those of us who have been fortunate to get something planted, we are just thankful and holding on for what is to come as we head into the wettest month of the year.” Curtis Gervin Melita-area farmer

“We need to come to terms that we are living in a country of extremes and there isn’t much we can do about it,” said Gervin. “For those of us who have been fortunate to get something

planted, we are just thankful and holding on for what is to come as we head into the wettest month of the year.” jennifer.paige@fbcpublishing.com

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IGC raises wheat, corn forecasts London / Reuters / The International Grains Council raised its forecasts May 28 for the 2015-16 global corn (maize) and wheat crops although they remained below last year’s levels. “Despite some market uncertainties in the past month about crop outlooks in certain regions, especially in North America, world total grains output prospects remained generally favourable,” the IGC said in a monthly update. The IGC put the 2015-16 world corn crop at 961 million tonnes, up 10 million from its previous projection but still well below last season’s 997 million. Global wheat production in 2015-16 was forecast at 715 million, up from a previous projection of 705 million but below last season’s 721 million.

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OPINION/EDITORIAL

The buzz around bees

n our business, getting the facts right and keeping them in context is a constant challenge. Such is the case with the materials circulated as part of the Buzzing Gardens campaign rolled out last week by Bees Matter, an industry group formed to present information on bee health. It offers free flower seeds to gardeners who Laura Rance want to do their part protecting Editor pollinators. The campaign material notes that Statistics Canada reports that Canadian honeybee colony numbers have increased, and it says most experts agree that there is no single factor affecting bee health. “Instead, parasites like the deadly varroa mite, diseases, harsh weather, incorrect use of pesticides and inadequate nutrition all affect honeybee colonies.” The problem with the Statistics Canada data is that it tells us more about producer management decisions than it does about honeybee health. The data cited by the Bees Matter campaign and others tracks decisions made by honeybee producers to replace or expand the number of hives they manage. It doesn’t reflect the excessively high losses of bees in those hives, their causes or the extra costs in dealing with them. This was noted in the U.S. government’s recently released “National Strategy to Promote the Health of Honey Bees.” That report notes that although the number of managed honeybee colonies in that country has remained consistent since 1996, “the level of effort by the beekeeping industry to maintain those numbers has increased.” “When overwintering colony losses are high, beekeepers must compensate for these losses by ‘splitting’ one colony into two, supplying the second colony with a new queen bee and supplemental food in order to quickly build up colony strength to fulfil almond pollination contracts. This practice results in increased maintenance costs to both the beekeeper and the orchard grower renting the hives, with hive rental fees for almond pollination rising from approximately $76 per hive in 2005 to over $150 per hive in 2009.” The Buzzing Gardens announcement, and Syngenta’s “Proud to Bee a 4-H’er” program, which also combines free seed with educational efforts, are worthwhile initiatives. They raise awareness in such a way that people feel empowered to make a difference. But these campaigns shouldn’t be used to confuse, even though neonicotinoids may be getting more than their fair share of the blame for this complex problem. The plight of pollinators and the mystery around colony collapse disorder (CCD) have been around for a while, but were hardly on the public’s radar until neonicotinoids were implicated. Farmers and manufacturers see these products as an important class of insecticides and they justifiably fear losing them — as have farmers in the EU. In addition to helping control potentially yield-robbing pests, neonics support reduced-tillage seeding, which is an important consideration for soil health. But just as it is important to ensure regulatory changes aren’t made as a knee-jerk reaction, it is equally important not to dodge the available evidence. The Canadian Senate, after eight months of hearings, concluded weather and climate change, transportation of bees, diseases and parasites, disease and parasite treatments, a lack of floral diversity and neonic pesticides are all part of the picture. It’s important to continue research to further understand how those dynamics interact. But there is also confusion around the degree of impact removing neonics from the environment would have on the agricultural sector. The PMRA’s preliminary estimate of value, as contained in the draft report leaked to the media, said neonics bring a benefit of about $81.6 million or 3.6 per cent of the national farm gate value for corn. It suggests the effect of these products on soybean returns is relatively minor at 0.4 per cent, similar to a USDA analysis that suggested neonic use in soybeans is largely “prophylactic.” The PMRA study said in Manitoba, neonic use prevents economic loss in corn. But in soybeans, the cost of the seed treatment exceeds the estimated return. Meanwhile, a report prepared for CropLife Canada said loss of neonics would reduce the value of the corn and soybean sector in Ontario alone by $345 million — more than four times PMRA’s estimate. So which is it? When defending the safety of crop protection products, farmers and industry often point to Canada’s pesticide regulatory system as a reason why consumers need not worry. As that system does its job in this situation, it’s important to keep the big picture in mind. laura@fbcpublishing.com

Nature is calling BY ALAN GUEBERT

Question: What came first, the chicken or the egg? Answer: Neither; both arrived after a qualified veterinarian declared their farm disease free following a complete depopulation because of an outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza, or HPAI. It’s no joke. On June 1, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service announced that 192 “detections” of the disease have been confirmed around the U.S. since last December, when HPAI was first identified. Overall, USDA estimates, 45 million turkeys, chickens, and ducks in 15 states have been euthanized in an effort to limit the spread of the contagious, deadly flu. This latest calamity to hit U.S. animal agriculture, reports the Associated Press, has already cost growers in just those two states over $1 billion. The avian flu outbreak arrived as the equally deadly porcine epidemic diarrhea, or PED, was beginning to wind down after a devastating hit on American hog herds. The illness, which carried an 80 per cent-plus mortality rate once it infected baby pigs, killed “at least” eight million head of pigs in the U.S. in 2013 and 2014, according to the American Association of Swine Veterinarians. And these two deadly diseases follow decadeslong searches to understand and thwart two other animal-related catastrophes we take for granted: bovine spongiform encephalophathy, or mad cow disease, and honeybee colony collapse disorder. Mad cow, often referred to as BSE, is still around. In mid-February, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency confirmed BSE in one beef cow in Alberta. The news was a not-too-subtle

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reminder that it’s already been 20 years since the United Kingdom ordered more than 4.4 million head of cattle slaughtered in its attempts to eradicate it. Honeybee colony collapse is even older. Marked declines in honeybee populations were noticed in 1987 but colony collapse didn’t become big news until 2006, when annual bee losses topped an unsustainable 30 per cent, twice the usual number. Animal disease is not new. What is new, however, is the speed at which these diseases emerge and how quickly many spread because of today’s genetically homogenized, industrially concentrated herds and flocks. We’ve placed much of our animal production on thin reeds in just a few ponds and when disease hits, it hits both animals and producers like a scythe. Even then, these big numbers of dead or sick are relatively small when compared to the overall size of today’s massive animal factories. For example, the 29 million egg-laying hens killed in Iowa in attempts to limit the spread of avian flu — an enormous number by any measure — is roughly 10 per cent of the 303 million laying hens in today’s egg-producing American flock. In the overall U.S. chicken flock, it’s a barely detectable speck because the U.S. produces almost 160 million broiler (meat) chickens per week, or 8.5 billion per year. Add that number to the 300 million laying hens and 29 million is — what? — well, almost invisible. Maybe that’s why we don’t listen to what nature might be telling us when these waves of devastating diseases slam our cattle, hogs, chickens, and honeybees. We’re so smart and so productive we assume we’ll beat ’em. That might be a fair assumption but it’s a sucker bet. The Farm and Food File is published weekly through the U.S. and Canada. www.farmandfoodfile.com

June 1976

n 1976 Elanco sponsored the Rapeyield 30 contest to encourage producers to use Treflan and shoot for a 30-bushel rapeseed yield and win watches, shotguns and a trip to Japan. The previous five-year average yield in Manitoba was 18.3 bushels. Farmers trying for that high yield would be challenged by flea beetles — we reported that dry conditions were contributing to a severe outbreak, especially in central Manitoba. We’re still waiting for more details, but a story on our June 17 front page reported that two Agriculture Canada scientists at Lethbridge had genetically altered wheat to produce its own nitrogen. They reported that they had substituted chromosomes from Cadet wheat with a pair from Rescue wheat, and that the modified wheat supported nitrogen-fixing soil bacteria from around its roots. In the House of Commons, Agriculture Minister Eugene Whelan threatened to clamp down on imports of cheap beef from Australia and New Zealand. Canadian Cattlemen’s Association manager Charlie Gracey said that the dumping of the cheap cow beef into Canada was in turn forcing Canadian beef into the U.S., which did have restrictions on Australian and New Zealand imports. The CCA had been calling for a Canadian beef import law for several years. The Soviet wheat crop was in trouble again, and was expected to fall by about 20 million tonnes. A U.S. congressman urged Agriculture Secretary Earl Butz not to allow the Soviets to buy more than the eight-million limit in their agreement for fear of pushing prices too high.

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COMMENT/FEEDBACK

Tipping points, trends and the regulatory mindset

A look inside the thinking that has led to unprecedented recent action on use of antimicrobials in the U.S. BY NEWSTREAM FARM ANIMAL CARE

rossing over with trends in farm animal welfare is rising action and debate on the use of antimicrobials, culminating in the big recent news from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on new rules with major implications across agriculture, food, human medicine and beyond. The new “Veterinary Feed Directive (VFD)” final rule aims to effectively shut down routine use of antimicrobials and shift decision-making power firmly to veterinary oversight to support an environment where the drugs are given only when necessary for the health of food-producing animals. (Editor’s note: Canada is also moving to increase monitoring and regulation of antimicrobial use in livestock production.) The move itself is huge. But equally intriguing is the dynamic mix of trends and developments that underlies it — comprising a blend of shifts in food awareness, agriculture, activism, corporate responsibility and more. Here’s some insight right from the horse’s mouth, from recent speeches by Dr. Stephen Ostroff, acting commissioner of food and drugs for the FDA, which lead up to the VFD launch.

Eight key insights driving the new Vet Feed Directive

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• Major time of change. “When applied to a topic like antimicrobial resistance, three years can be an eternity. Consider just how much has changed over a three-year period. Who would have guessed back in 2012 that political leaders across the globe would be talking publicly about antimicrobial resistance? “... This is a topic that is now discussed in the popular press, on talk shows, in television documentaries, and increasingly, in people’s homes.

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Seek fair trade instead of free trade The Trans-Pacific Partnership or TPP is to be an agreement among 12 Pacific-linked countries to promote so-called free trade. Canada has been invited to participate, but several countries have problems with the agreement to date. Nonetheless all are moving into a meeting in Guam soon. Although much has been written about whether supply management in Canada needs to be traded for participation in the TPP, I believe there are bigger concerns. Free trade sounds like a good idea until it is realized that poverty appears to increase in countries that seek free trade. As Senator Elizabeth Warren in the U.S. pointed out, all the free trade deals since 1970,

For those of us who have been concerned about AMR for a long time, it represents a sea change and raises the question: ‘What took you so long?’ It’s a change that calls to mind Malcolm Gladwell’s ‘tipping point’ phenomenon... when ‘ideas and products and messages and behaviours spread like viruses do.’” • Seizing the opportunity. “The good news is that we are seizing this opportunity. Consider all that has happened in less than a year. A number of countries has issued strategic plans to address antimicrobial resistance, the U.S. among them.” • Embracing ‘One Health’ concept. “We know that any truly complete response to this issue must embrace the concept of One Health. This approach acknowledges that the health of humans is directly connected to the health of animals — we share the same environment and the same microbes. And it affirms that the most effective way to respond is by addressing these concerns together. “One of the principles central to slowing the development of resistance — on both the human and animal side — is the judicious use of antibiotics. A key way to achieve this result is through antibiotic stewardship programs.” • Elevating certain feeds to prescription status. “The VFD provides certain feeds with the equivalence of a prescription status, and therefore requires specific authorization by a licensed veterinarian.” • C o n s u m e r t re n d s p u s h i n g f o r c h a n g e. “Consumer demand is also driving the private sector to move in this direction, and it’s already happening. As examples, McDonald’s recently announced that beginning in 2017 it will only serve chicken that is raised without medically important antibiotics. Tyson Foods, the largest poultry producer in the U.S., announced just

including NAFTA, have contributed to the erosion of middle-class wages and standards of living. I, along with many others, have noted the same divide in Manitoba. People must realize that while corporations and other elites benefit from free trade, people such as farmers and service workers lose out. True, our GDP may rise but there is a distribution of wealth problem. Most citizens don’t get richer in Canada with such trade agreements. Free trade may only be meaningful to most citizens if the government takes control of the market and assures us that most people benefit from the trade. Such government involvement is not part of TPP. It is better if people buy local, support organic farmers and patronize neighbourhood producers before Canada ventures into more so-called “free trade.” The big agribusiness companies stand to benefit from this increase in free trade, but others will likely find that free trade means increased oppression. Unless you qualify for the big leagues of agribusiness, you will likely find your income remains mainly the same while Canadian productivity increases. Let us focus on job creation and a more progressive income tax before launching forth on another trade deal. Let us seek a fairer distribution of income and not just an increase in Canada’s GDP. Seek fair trade rather than free trade. Barry Hammond Winnipeg, Man.

the other week its goal to eliminate the use of antibiotics in its chicken flocks by 2017. Perdue Farms, another major poultry producer, has also made substantial changes to its antibiotic use policies.” • Need to measure to manage. “Both private and public sector changes such as these are essential to slow and ultimately reverse the progression of antibiotic resistance in foodborne pathogens. But we have to be able to measure their effectiveness and impact... By enhancing our testing, reporting and data sharing, we can be better prepared for the emergence of resistance in zoonotic and animal pathogens and better track trends.” • Global perspective critical. “Quite simply, in today’s increasingly connected global environment, actions that precipitate or exacerbate the growth of antibiotic resistance are likely to present a threat to global health. One need only recall the Ebola crisis of this past year to realize the global nature of infectious disease today. As our National Strategy states succinctly, bacteria do not recognize borders.” • Time to act is now. “For the first time in decades, industry is engaged in a productive conversation about why we need to change our behaviour and move forward, rather than debating whether we actually need to change. “Whether it involves an expanding product development pipeline, more responsible use by doctors and patients, or changes by companies in their business policy by companies that adopt policies that promote ‘judicious use,’ I think there is real cause for optimism. But we must remember that there is no quick fix. “... we must constantly adjust our thinking and apply the new knowledge available to us to effectively address this moving target and make progress.”

Competition key to strong agricultural industry

KAP is monitoring the potential for further consolidation in the crop input industry By Dan Mazier

aintaining competition is important in all sectors of our economy, but in agriculture, it’s even more of a concern given the consolidations over the last 15 years that have seen the number of companies serving our industry drastically reduced. I refer to the changes that have occurred in the grainbuying, chemical, seed, and fertilizer sectors. It’s ironic that we compete with millions of farmers from around the world, and yet, there are now fewer and fewer companies competing for our business. Competition creates choices, drives innovation and improves service, while a lack of competition does exactly the opposite – and we only need to look at the situation with the railways to illustrate this point. Any incentive by the two major railways to pro-

vide decent and fair service is simply not there because their customers are captive; they have nowhere else to go. Many producers are now talking about the possible takeover of Syngenta by Mo n s a n t o, a n d w h a t t h a t would mean to the technology we rely upon. Less choice? Higher pr ices? Changes in TUA agreements? The list goes on. KAP will be monitoring the situation as it unfolds, and if the transaction goes through we will provide input to the Competition Bureau as we have in past situations of this nature. We will also continue to stress to the federal government the importance of competition among those serving o u r i n d u s t r y, e m p h a s i z i n g how it strengthens our ability to compete on the world market. Dan Mazier is president of Keystone Agriculture Producers. He produces grains and oilseeds near Justice, Man.

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praised the industry and MASC for doing a good job under challenging conditions. “Generally I think it was very well handled,” he said while reseeding his own canola June 4. “It tested the whole system so far as supplying seed and it seemed to step up. I wished we had the same kind of service from the railways.”

“It’s as bad a year (for reseeding claims) that we’ve had on record or at least since the ’90s.” David Van Deynze

Mazier said he reseeded about 40 per cent of his canola. MASC demonstrated it can also adapt when it decided some farmers didn’t need to get a field inspected or leave a check strip before reseeding, Mazier said. “I think that was a really good move,” he said. “They put their trust in farmers. It was appreciated.” MASC’s reseeding benefit is 25 per cent of the farmer’s crop insurance coverage. That averages about $65 an acre. In addition, some seed companies offer rebates when farmers who grew their canola are forced to reseed. Bayer CropScience rebates $400 on each bag of its Invigor canola seed, which covers around two-thirds of the cost, Woycheshin said. “Our goal is to try and get you

an Invigor that fits your maturity too,” he said. “As it’s getting later we don’t want to be caught on the other end (with a fall frost).” Some farmers opted not to reseed frozen canola. As few as one or two herbicide-tolerant plants per square foot can result in a decent yield, said Anastasia Kubinec, oilseed specialist with Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Development. However, it takes lots of management. Weed and insect control are critical. Frost struck many Manitoba canola fields June 9, 2009. Farmers who left their canola and those who replanted both had excellent yields, she said. But growing conditions were good as well that year with good moisture and no excessive heat during flowering. Some farmers have seeded canola two or three times this spring, Van Deynze said. But MASC’s reseeding benefit, based on 25 per cent of the farmer’s coverage, is available just once per season on spring-planted crops. A reseeding claim reduces the farmer’s coverage 25 per cent if the crop is later written off. However, if the claim is 75 per cent or less than full coverage, the farmer is fully compensated. For example, if a farmer has $100 acre coverage and makes reseeding claim he or she gets $25. If the crop is 100 per cent written off, the farmer receives $75 ($100-$25=$75). But say the farmer gets 75 per cent of a normal crop then he or she would be paid $75 an acre. Farmers are not allowed to collect more than 100 per cent of their crop insurance coverage.

Students exposed to agriculture practices through interactive event

Teachers in western Manitoba consider Agriculture in the Classroom events highly important to both urban and rural students By Jennifer Paige Co-operator staff

anola crushing, livestock procedures and a live auction were just a few of the topics explored at Agriculture in the Classroom’s (AITC) Amazing Ag Adventure held in Brandon last week. Students from throughout western Manitoba were exposed to a variety of agriculture practices at the event, which saw the students work through 18 interactive, 10-minute stations. “We generally gear this event to Grades 3, 4 and 5; that is because it fits in well with their curriculum in science and social studies,” said Diane Mauthe, project coordinator with AITC. “This event gives all the students an opportunity to learn a lot more about agriculture and how important it is in their daily lives.” The various stations

offered up information on a number of things that students use on a day-to-day basis, providing them with insight on how those things come to be. “Ou r p re s e n t e r s a re a combination of volunteers, producers and commodity groups members who have come forward to participate and who really appreciate what AITC is doing,” said Mauthe. Ag Adventures has been held annually in Brandon for over 10 years and continues to evolve every year. A number of teachers in the area looks forward to involving their students every year. “My students love handson opportunities and there are so many of these at this event. I find that when they have these hands-on oppor tunities they tend to remember and retain the information better,” said Todd Foster, Grade 4 t e a c h e r f r o m Fo r re s t Elementary School. Foster

has been bringing his students to the Ag Adventure event for the past 12 years. “The 10-minute stations are perfect. They are long enough to give the kids a message but not too long that they get bored or distracted,” said Foster. “I do a comprehension test after the event just to see what they are retaining and they retain a lot of what is presented here.” Foster notes that while Forrest Elementary is based in a r ural area and the majority of the students lives on acreages, very few of them have any real farm experience. “I never grew up on a farm and when I take in this event I am rejuvenated with an appreciation for the ag activity that goes on around us. I know my students are getting that same experience. I really think that AITC is extremely important to all Manitoba students.” jennifer.paige@fbcpublishing.com

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griculture Minister Gerry Ritz is warning Canada will play hardball with American politicians who block legislation to scrap the U.S. country-of-origin labelling (COOL) program on beef and pork imports. Canada formally asked the World Trade Organization June 4 to approve slightly more than $3 billion a year in retaliatory tariffs on American food and consumer products. It hopes to be able to impose the tariffs by late summer. Several senators are balking at legislation in the House of Representatives to repeal COOL. “C a n a d a w i l l r e t a l i a t e against products from their states,” Ritz said, speaking from Washington. He said hopefully that will deliver the message that Canada will only be satisfied with the elimination of COOL, not some watered-down version of it. Ritz was in the American capital for two days of meetings with politicians and American farm and business leaders opposed to COOL. He

said Mexico will seek close to $1 billion (US$653 million) worth of retaliatory tariffs on American imports. “The WTO has ruled that the United States is out of options and out of time,” he said. “The only way for the United States to avoid billions in immediate retaliation is to repeal COOL.” The United States sees the annual values as “substantially inflated” and would seek WTO arbitration at the appropriate time, a spokesm a n f o r t h e U . S . Tr a d e Representative said. Mexico and Canada are therefore seeking an extraordinary session of the WTO’s dispute settlement body on June 17 to authorize the punitive measures. Ottawa is likely to target beef, pork, California wines, mattresses, cherries and office furniture, officials said. Last month, the WTO made its fourth and final ruling in the COOL dispute which dates back to 2008. The agriculture committees of the Senate and House of Representatives have begun work on measures to repeal COOL. Ritz said he “was buoyed by what he saw in Congress.”

“The time has come to put an end to COOL and the U.S. knows it.” Gerry Ritz agriculture minister

But Canada has made it clear the U.S. must respect international trade rules it helped create. “The time has come to put an end to COOL and the U.S. knows it.” Since the implementation of COOL, the Canadian livestock industry has suffered about $3 billion in lost sales and lower prices. Ritz said the senior USDA economist has acknowledged there has been no real consumer benefit from the measure. I n Ju n e 2 0 1 3 , C a n a d a released a proposed list of U.S. impor ts targeted for retaliation and it will make a final determination on what products to target once it has received WTO approval. In 2014, agriculture and agri-food trade between Canada and the United States was $51 billion.

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ing to get a better representation of where it’s present across the province.” In Alberta, where clubroot was first detected in Western Canada in 2003, it’s not unusual to find a billion spores per gram of soil. “We are nowhere near the situation in Alberta,” Derksen said. “That was the whole purpose of this project — to find it at these low concentrations and be able to give growers the information so they can manage it long before it gets to those really high levels.” Manitoba farmers needn’t be alarmed by the latest results, but they should pay attention, she said. And they should test every field that has grown canola to know whether clubroot is present and to what extent. “Our message is get tested,” Derksen said. “Just because your RM has been tested, or later your township-range has been tested, it doesn’t necessarily give you any indication of what’s happening on your own farm, because it is so variable out there. “The half-life of (clubroot) spores is four years so with a four-year (canola) rotation you cut the concentration in half. If a field is already quite low you could see a drop from a yellow (1,001 to 10,000 spores per gram of soil) to a green (zero to 1,000).” Since clubroot spores spread with soil, cleaning farm equipment can help reduce its spread. There are also clubroot-resistant canolas, but in Alberta some of those varieties are no longer resistant. Manitoba’s clubroot update is based on soil samples taken between 2009 and 2014, representing fewer than five per cent of Manitoba’s farms, Derksen said. A grid sampling program underway now could see at least one field sampled in every township-range in agroManitoba by freeze-up followed by an updated map this winter thanks to funding through Growing Forward 2, the Manitoba Canola Growers Association and MAFRD. The results will provide a baseline by which to measure how well Manitoba farmers are doing in battling clubroot. Last year in Manitoba there were 13 confirmed fields with clubroot spores in 10 rural municipalities (RMs). Eleven cases were based on soil tests, with no visible symptoms in canola plants. In the two cases where plants were infected, the symptoms were minor. The latest results show 18 RMs have not been tested. The sampled RMs have had at least one field sampled. The number of cases where more than 80,000 clubroot spores per gram of soil was found or canola plants showed clubroot symptoms, is unchanged at two, Derksen said. The total number of RMs confirmed to have at least one field with clubroot spores is difficult to say because the green-coloured RMs on the survey map have anywhere from zero to 1,000 clubroot spores from the tested fields, she said. There are 15 yellow RMs (1,001 to 10,000 spores), three orange (10,001 to 80,000) and two red (over 80,000).

“To me green is not alarming but it still might be present there, but it could be at really low levels,” Derksen said. “That’s good information for the individual grower but does that mean the entire RM has to be put on alarm? Probably not.” MAFRD is encouraging farmers to get their fields tested. The grid sampling project is still looking for farmers to volunteer fields for testing. Those chosen will get the test for free, however, only fields in untested townships will be selected. The test, which can measure very small levels of the microscopic, soil-borne plant pathogen called Plasmodiophora brassicae, normally costs $125. However, farmers who participate in a biosecurity plan can get rebates cutting the cost to $25. Interested farmers can get more details at http://www.mbpestlab.ca/clubroot-project/.

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Western Economic Diversification funds will help western organic growers compete in lucrative global organic food market BY LORRAINE STEVENSON Co-operator staff

new program aimed at expanding the number of organic farmers in Western Canada has received $1.2 million from the federal Western Diversification Program (WDP). The cash will be put towards the Prairie Organic Grain Initiative (POGI), a four-year $2.2-million program being rolled out this spring by western Canadian organic associations that also have pledged financial support from organic industry partners. The initiative will focus on increasing both the quantity and quality of organic growers’ production, quality and profitability, while helping them expand into growing international markets. “By helping to increase the capacity of western organic growers to compete in the global organic food market, we are ensuring that the western Canadian economy can continue to grow and prosper,” said Michelle Rempel, minister of state for Western Economic Diversification in a release. The organic food industry is

the most dynamic and rapidly port expansion of Canadian growing sector of the global organic grain and field crops food industry, and is esti- while simultaneously buildmated to be worth $63 billion ing resiliency and stability in the sector. By achiev(U.S.) globally. The value of the Canadian ing increased quantity and organic food market has quality we will not only meet increased 300 per cent since the demand but be leaders 2006, and is now worth an in continued market expanestimated $3.7 billion. It con- sion,” she said. The Prairie Organic tinues to outpace Grain Initiative other agri-food (POGI) will be sectors, with housed by 400 western Organic Canadian Alberta, small- and but is a mediumpartners i z e s h i p enteracross prises t h e n o w entire adding Prairie v a l u e organic to the s e c t o r organic w i t h Sa s k g r a i n s Organics and through furthe Manitoba ther processing. PHOTO: Thinkstock Organic Alliance, Yet, the number plus the Certified of Canadian farmers is not expanding. Certified Organic Association of B.C., organic growers represent the Canadian Organic Trade just 1.8 per cent of all farms in Association, the Organic Agriculture Centre of Canada Canada. There simply aren’t enough and USC Canada through The producers keeping pace with Bauta Family Initiative on this demand, said Organic Canadian Seed Security. Industry support of just under Alberta executive director $1 million for POGI is coming Becky Lipton. “ This project will sup- from grain buyers and proces-

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

“By helping to increase the capacity of western organic growers to compete in the global organic food market, we are ensuring that the western Canadian economy can continue to grow and prosper.”

June 17-19: Canada’s Farm Progress Show, Evraz Place, 1700 Elphinstone St., Regina. For more info visit myfarmshow.com or call 306-781-9200. June 24-26: International Symposium on Bison Health, Radisson Hotel, 405-20th St. E., Saskatoon. For more info visit www.bisonhealth.ca. July 5-9: 14th International Rapeseed Congress, TCU Place, 35-22nd St. E., Saskatoon. For more info visit eventwizard.com/irc2015/0/welcome/.

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sors of major organic brands such as Grain Millers, Nature’s Path, General Mills, Dave’s Killer Bread, Cliff Bar and others. “We recognize the Prairie Organic Grain Initiative as a vital strategic step in helping keep pace with ever-increasing consumer demand, and we are pleased to invest in a strong future for the western Canadian organic sector,” said Rick Schwein, president, Grain Millers Canada Corp. in a news release.

July 8: Long-term study field day, University of Manitoba Glenlea Research Station, Glenlea. For more info visit www.umanitoba.ca/out reach/naturalagriculture/news.html. July 12-17: International Farm Management Congress, Universite Laval, Quebec City. For more info visit www.ifma20.org.

July 15: Ecological and Organic Farming Systems Twilight Tour, University of Manitoba Ian N. Morrison Research Farm, Carman. For more info visit www.umanito ba.ca/outreach/naturalagriculture/ news.html.

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G3 to study building grain terminal at Port Metro Vancouver A position on the West Coast was one of the deciding factors in its bid for CWB

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

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

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

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3 Global Holdings said June 2 that it will study the feasibility of building a grain terminal at Port Metro Vancouver by 2019, which, if completed, would boost competition among Canadian grain handlers vying to buy farmers’ crops. Winnipeg-based G3, which agreed in April to buy a controlling stake in grain handler CWB, will consider building at Lynnterm West Gate on the North Shore of Canada’s busiest port, with leaseholder Western Stevedoring as a partner. It would be the first new grain terminal at the port since 1968, and expand the reach of CWB, which currently owns facilities to move grain east from the Prairies of Canada, which is the

world’s No. 2 wheat-exporting country. G3 is a partnership between U.S.-based oilseed processor Bunge Ltd. and Saudi Agricultural and Livestock Investment Co. (SALIC). G3 is considering a design to handle longer trains than at any other Canadian port terminal, with shorter unloading times, said G3 chief executive Karl Gerrand. Those features may make the terminal more efficient for deliveries, he said. “We’re definitely breaking the mould on what has been the standard for the industry for decades. We’re trying to invest in efficiency that creates more system capacity and provides better access to export markets.” G3’s Vancouver terminal plan was the deciding factor in the CWB selling it a stake, said Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz. Ottawa currently controls CWB.

“This was one of the assets they brought to the table and no one else was prepared to go that far.” Gerry Ritz Agriculture minister

“This was one of the assets they brought to the table and no one else was prepared to go that far.” While it may address some transportation issues by building more port capacity, the terminal may create others, said Mark Hemmes, president of Quorum Corp., which monitors grain transportation for Ottawa. The North Shore is home

to grain terminals owned by Richardson International and Cargill Ltd. Canadian National Railway Co. owns the track, although Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd. can also access the area. CN spokesman Mark Hallman said its rail line is nearing capacity and CN is working with the port and governments to address the North Shore’s “last mile bottleneck.” G3 is among several grain companies boosting capacity, following transportation snags that occurred while moving the record-large 2013 harvest. Gerrand said G3 and Western Stevedoring needed to resolve issues like permits and hold talks with the community and the province’s native peoples. The study may take six months, with possible construction starting in summer, 2016.

June 20: Rapid City Fair. For info call 204-826-2273 or email mkbayes@xplornet.com. June 20: Manitoba Highland Gathering, East Selkirk Recreation Centre, Strathcona Road and Hwy. 59, East Selkirk. Visit www. manitobahighlandgathering.org. June 20-21: Turtle Mountain Fair, Boissevain. For info call 204-5340857 or email nicolekyle_88@ hotmail.com.

June 25-27: Dauphin Agricultural Society Fair, Dauphin Fairgrounds. For info call 204-638-4428 or visit www.dauphinagsociety.com.

June 25-28: Dauphin’s Countryfest, Hwy. 10 south of Dauphin. Visit www.countryfest.ca. June 26-27: Killarney Fair, Killarney Agricultural Society Grounds. For info call 204534-6252 or visit www. killarneyagriculturalsociety.ca. June 27: MacGregor Fair. For info call 204-771-2357 or visit www. macgregorfair.com. June 27-28: Miami Fair and Rodeo. For info call 204-435-2288 or email janmoody@mymts.net. June 27-28: Treherne Fair. For info call 204-723-2275 or email twinoaklimousin@hotmail.ca.

June 30-July 1: Glenboro Fair. For info call 204-827-2661. June 30-July 1: Opasquia Canada Day Fair, The Pas. For info call 204-623-6771 or email opasquiaagsociety@outlook.com. July 1-4: Flin Flon Trout Festival. For info visit www. flinflontroutfestival.com. July 3: Crystal City/Clearwater Ag Society Fair. For info call 204-8732661 or email deankb@mts.net.

July 3-5: Carberry Fair and Races. For info call 204-834-3408 or email alan_christison@hotmail.com.

July 3-5: PortageX, Portage la Prairie. Call 204-857-3231 or visit www.portageex.com.

July 4-5: Manitou Fair. For info

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Decisions are maDe in the fielD. it’s where the action happens. that’s why Ag in Motion, Western canada’s first and only outdoor farm expo, was created. the expo gives farmers a chance to see the latest equipment in operation, in the field – performing in the same environment it’s made for. they can also see live crop plots and interactive exhibits. Ag in Motion seeks to empower farmers by providing the information they need to help make these important decisions. Debuting this summer, July 21 to 23, on a half-section (320 acres) near saskatoon, sK, Ag in Motion is the only show that provides an outdoor venue for progressive farmers in Western canada that want to see and experience the latest agricultural innovation, all in one place. “Ag in Motion will offer farmers a unique opportunity to compare crop plots and machinery, in action, and ultimately help them make decisions about the best products for their operations,” says show Director rob o’connor. “there’s nowhere else in Western canada where farmers can actually see multiple pieces of farm equipment in operation, take a test drive, or compare different crop varieties all in one place.” the Ag in Motion team brings together the expertise of seasoned farm show organizers. the expo is operated by Glacier farmmedia, who owns canada’s outdoor farm show, the country’s largest outdoor farm show held annually near Woodstock, ontario. the team knows what’s involved in delivering an outdoor show, and the potential such a venue provides. site preparations have begun, crop plots are being planted and new exhibitors are still signing on. exhibitors to date include seed and crop protection companies, field equipment and livestock handling manufacturers, financial services, nutrition, baling products, tires, fertilizers and much more. here’s a sample of some of our exhibitors to date, and what they will be featuring at the first ever Ag in Motion:

Renn Mill CenteR

renn mill center will be displaying the renn roller mills, renn Grain Baggers and their industry-leading renn Unloaders with its onboard plastic rewind system.

CRop pRoduCtion SeRviCeS (CpS)

cPs will feature services that demonstrate the company’s dedication to technology and product development, including their precision agriculture platform, echelon™ and product demonstrations of over 50 products and seed varieties, including their proprietary seed portfolio - Proven seed®.

degelMan induStRieS ltd.

Degelman will be showing a wide variety of their industry leading products including the high speed, high performance Pro-till, the 7900 series high lift hydraulic angle and tilt bulldozer blade set up for the new John Deere 9r tier 4 tractor models and the carbide endure-tip harrow tines on our legendary strawmaster heavy harrow.

Rite Way Mfg. Co. ltd

Kubota Canada

the inaugural Ag in Motion event will allow Kubota to showcase their new orange implement hay tool line along with the new m5 and m6 farm tractors to the prairie marketplace.

rite Way mfg. co. ltd., which has been manufacturing high quality and affordable farm equipment for more than 45 years, will be featuring its new high speed midrange harrow and the one-till, its new high speed disc.

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July 7-8: Rivers Fair. For info call 204-328-7512 or 204-826-2810 or email backhoe@mymts.net.

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LIVESTOCK MARKETS

(Friday to Thursday) Winnipeg Slaughter Cattle Steers — Heifers Next Sale D1, 2 Cows June 5th 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.) June 5th Heifers (901+ lbs.) — (801-900 lbs.) — (701-800 lbs.) — (601-700 lbs.) — (501-600 lbs.) — (401-500 lbs.) —

Heifers

($/cwt) (1,000+ lbs.) (850+ lbs.)

Alberta South $ 201.00 - 204.00 204.00 - 204.00 140.00 - 158.00 120.00 - 142.00 — $ 233.00 - 251.00 250.00 - 263.00 265.00 - 288.00 290.00 - 315.00 315.00 - 339.00 330.00 - 350.00 $ 220.00 - 227.00 231.00 - 248.00 247.00 - 266.00 265.00 - 289.00 292.00 - 307.00 300.00 - 330.00

(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 (June 5, 2015) in U.S. Fed Cattle Close June 2015 153.23 August 2015 151.45 October 2015 153.00 December 2015 154.08 February 2016 154.08 April 2016 153.65

Change -0.28 -1.30 -1.47 -1.43 -1.35 -0.80

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

Cattle Slaughter Canada East West Manitoba U.S.

June 5, 2015

Previous Year 45,107 10,319 34,788 N/A 540,000

DAVE SIMS CNSC Ontario 191.73 - 210.72 191.30 - 212.94 104.06 - 144.33 104.06 - 144.33 139.72 - 164.98 $ 221.23 - 250.08 246.90 - 276.65 257.51 - 304.37 253.00 - 330.37 277.16 - 364.23 284.61 - 372.48 $ 201.64 - 226.30 225.02 - 247.16 230.99 - 277.92 246.20 - 300.62 259.31 - 325.91 277.58 - 341.37

Close 222.58 221.05 219.58 217.83 211.03 209.40

Change -2.38 -2.20 -2.00 -2.45 -2.40 -2.70

Previous Year 663 24,242 21,226 1,141 713 6,594 187

Hog Prices (Friday to Thursday) ($/100 kg) E - Estimation MB. ($/hog) MB (All wts.) (Fri-Thurs.) MB (Index 100) (Fri-Thurs.) ON (Index 100) (Mon.-Thurs.) PQ (Index 100) (Mon.-Fri.)

Futures (June 5, 2015) in U.S. Hogs June 2015 July 2015 August 2015 October 2015 December 2015

Source: Manitoba Agriculture Current Week 198 E 184 E 186.10 188.73

Last Week 196.63 182.32 185.25 188.97

Last Year (Index 100) 231.21 212.48 219.10 221.75

Close 82.20 80.60 79.63 70.05 66.65

Change -2.40 -4.03 -4.22 -3.98 -3.45

Sheep and Lambs $/cwt Ewes Lambs

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 June 14, 2015 Broiler Turkeys (6.2 kg or under, live weight truck load average) Grade A ................................................$1.935 Undergrade ........................................$1.845 Hen Turkeys (between 6.2 and 8.5 kg liveweight truck load average) Grade A ............................................... $1.920 Undergrade ....................................... $1.820 Light Tom/Heavy Hen Turkeys (between 8.5 and 10.8 kg liveweight truck load average) Grade A ............................................... $1.920 Undergrade ....................................... $1.820 Tom Turkeys (10.8 and 13.3 kg, live weight truck load average) Grade A..................................................$1.880 Undergrade.......................................... $1.795 Prices are quoted f.o.b. producers premise.

ain and heat are on the wish list f o r m a n y c a t t l e p ro d u c e r s a c ro s s Manitoba right now, as animals make their way around limited pasture. “We’re drying up here in Manitoba; we need some heat to get the grass growing, it will temper alfalfa,” said Rick Wright of Heartland Buying Order Co. in Winnipeg. Just four of the province’s eight major auction marts held sales, with volumes well down from the last week of May. A total of 1,215 animals made their way through the rings for the week ended June 5. Despite small numbers, prices were still strong, said Wright. “Here in Manitoba, prices have been very strong, no weakening,” he said, stressing it was a different situation out west due to even drier conditions. “We’re seeing dry conditions there, higher than seasonal volumes coming for offer from Alberta and western Saskatchewan.” According to Wright, the bulk of the trade coming to market these days is cull cows. While many analysts remain optimistic the strong beef prices that gripped North America last fall and this spring will remain intact next fall, conditions may change, he said. “There’s some fundamentals out there that may change as we go along; if there’s a drought the feed grains may go up. It’s also tough to say what the dollar is going to do.” Wright also said he’s not sure the record

Toronto 103.01 - 126.63 156.93 - 229.34 249.15 - 265.32 249.89 - 266.79 225.73 - 270.65 —

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

rick wright

prices reached in the past several months can be beaten. “I think if the dollar stays close to that US80-cent mark, then we’ve seen the highs.” If however, the dollar drops below the 80 U.S. cent mark, he expects American buyers to become extremely aggressive purchasing Canadian animals. Underscoring the need for rain is the feed situation. While most producers don’t need to truck in feed supplies right now, that could change if pasture dries out. “We’ve been working on cheap feed for the past year, which has helped to enhance the cattle prices quite a bit,” Wright said. As far as herd expansion goes, he said he believes producers in Manitoba have kept more heifers back than they would normally have. However, he’s not sure Canada — and in particular, Manitoba — will see any sizable herd expansion soon. “Right now, it’s high to get in. You don’t want to buy at the highest price.” To buy in cow-calf pairs or bred cows right now is extremely difficult, he added, as supply is limited at a time when demand is very strong. Dave Sims writes for Commodity News Service Canada, a Winnipeg company specializing in grain and commodity market reporting.

briefs

Australia risks U.S. beef quota restrictions

Other Market Prices Winnipeg (245 Hd) Wooled Fats 107.00 - 117.00 210.00 - 220.00 215.00 - 225.00 220.00 - 237.00 225.00 - 240.00 —

“I think if the dollar stays close to that 80 U.S. cent mark, then we’ve seen the highs.”

Week Ending May 30, 2015 615 21,105 17,118 1,305 543 5,408 356

Prime AAA AA A B D E

Manitoba pastures needing both rain and heat, soon Parched western Prairies force more cattle to auction

Cattle Grades (Canada)

Week Ending May 30, 2015 46,912 10,124 36,788 N/A 525,000

$1 Cdn: $0.80 U.S. $1 U.S: $1.2489 Cdn.

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Cattle Prices

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

EXCHANGES: June 5, 2015

Sydney / Reuters / Australian beef producers could face U.S. quota restrictions for the first time in more than a decade as strong demand combined with record-high local slaughter rates fuel a boom in exports. With the U.S. cattle herd running near its lowest level in more than 60 years, Australia has been capitalizing on growing hunger for steak and hamburgers, particularly given dry conditions that have encouraged farmers in major Australian beef-growing areas to cut their herd sizes.

“Although we are halfway through the quota year, current strong exports mean we have already reached more than 55 per cent of our 418,214-tonne quota for beef exports to the U.S.,” Australia’s Agriculture Minister Barnaby Joyce said in a statement. “If exports continue at the current rate, we could see the quota allocation system triggered for the first time under the current arrangements for beef exports to the U.S.” Australia, which signed a U.S. free trade deal a decade ago, is the world’s third-largest beef seller. Exports have posted three record years, peaking last season at 1.223 million tonnes, with the United States taking about one-third.

Goats Kids Billys Mature

Winnipeg (Hd Fats) 265.00 -285.00 145.00 - 165.00 —

Toronto ($/cwt) 95.65 - 274.09 — 95.65 - 274.09

Horses <1,000 lbs. 1,000 lbs.+

Winnipeg ($/cwt) — —

Toronto ($/cwt) 30.00 - 55.00 28.49 - 57.29

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

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GRAIN MARKETS column

Manitoba Elevator Prices

Canola stands to break away from Chicago soy complex

Average quotes as of June 8, 2015 ($/tonne) Future

Basis

Net

Weekly Change

Red spring wheat

213.29

16.47

229.77

12.74

Red winter wheat

200.12

-23.30

176.82

16.22

Prairie spring wheat

200.13

-33.72

166.41

17.78

Canola

492.93

-15.86

477.07

10.50

Comfortable levels of canola stocks appear less likely

Port Prices Terryn Shiells CNSC

he ICE Futures Canada canola market hit new highs during the week ended June 5. Reports of widespread, substantial frost damage to canola crops in parts of the western Prairies helped to push prices up. The nearby July contract broke above the key $500-per-tonne level at one point during the June 5 trading session, but ran into profittaking ahead of the weekend, settling below the resistance level. Traders will continue to assess recent crop damage in parts of Western Canada, and monitor weather, as conditions need to improve soon to help production. It’s still too dry in parts of Alberta and Saskatchewan, which is harmful during the germination period. Frost in parts of the eastern Prairies is also leading many farmers to reseed fields, which could prove difficult as logistics problems and shortages are making it hard to find specific types of seed. Some farmers may also switch intended canola acres to wheat, which would lead to even smaller area than the year’s first estimates indicate. In late April, Statistics Canada pegged 201516 Canadian canola acres at 19.4 million, lower than expected. Following the report, traders said at least 20 million acres were needed to produce a big enough crop to have comfortable supplies. With at least a million acres lost to frost and other insect- and weather-related damage, it’s looking like a fundamentally tight year for canola. Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada was already anticipating carry-out stocks below a million tonnes for both 2014-15 and 2015-16 before the frost incidents, and may tighten its estimates further in its June supply-anddemand tables. With tight supplies and ongoing weather problems in Canada’s canola-growing regions, canola prices could divorce themselves from the Chicago (CBOT) soy complex, and break into the $500- to $550-per-tonne in the newcrop November contract. While soybean futures in the U.S. also showed some short-covering-related strength

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

As of Friday, June 5, 2015 ($/tonne) Last Week

Weekly Change

U.S. hard red winter 12% Houston

216.88

13.41

U.S. spring wheat 14% Portland

282.56

62.56

Canola Thunder Bay

512.70

24.90

Canola Vancouver

527.70

24.90

Recent sales reported

during the week, it’s not likely to last. South American production estimates continue to grow, and the U.S. crop will likely be record large, keeping the bias pointed lower in the long term. In the shorter term, soybeans have the potential to see some technical-based rallies, with strong export demand for oldcrop soymeal also a possible supportive influence. Corn futures were also stronger during the week, remaining a follower to U.S. soybean and wheat markets. While the bias is pointed lower in the long term for corn prices, the downside is more limited than in soybeans, because values are cheap enough to attract fresh demand from Southeast Asia’s buyers.

Weather worries for wheat Wheat prices rallied sharply higher during the week, as traders continue to be worried about quality problems related to excess moisture in U.S. winter wheat-growing regions. Unfavourable weather conditions in Western Canada, Russia, Australia and Southeast Asia are also a concern for world wheat production. With global supplies of wheat so large already, and yields not expected to be negatively affected by recent persistent rains in the U.S. southern Plains, values are likely to remain under pressure throughout the summer. But if weather conditions don’t improve in other parts of the world, there is the possibility that prices will see more strength if world supplies look to be tightening. Traders will also be watching news out of Russia, as it’s expected to implement another export tax soon, which could shift export demand to other countries. Terryn Shiells writes for Commodity News Service Canada, a Winnipeg company specializing in grain and commodity market reporting.

Taiwan: 130,000 tonnes of yellow corn at $107.50 $99.10 c&f

Closing Futures Prices

As of Thursday, June 4, 2015 ($/tonne) Last Week

Weekly Change

ICE canola

497.70

24.90

ICE milling wheat

220.00

15.00

ICE barley

197.00

6.00

Mpls. HRS wheat

211.55

16.53

Chicago SRW wheat

192.45

17.18

Kansas City HRW wheat

198.88

15.62

Corn

143.10

4.72

Oats

164.70

12.97

Soybeans

347.78

4.59

Soymeal

336.88

0.00

Soyoil

761.39

26.46

Cash Prices Winnipeg As of Friday, June 5, 2015 ($/tonne) Last Week

Weekly Change

Feed wheat

176.35

15.43

Feed barley

176.83

5.51

Rye

n/a

510.60

-19.68

n/a

Oats

200.36

12.97

Soybeans

350.54

5.14

Flaxseed Feed peas

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

21.20

.05

Ask

Canadian wheat bids climb with U.S. futures Basis levels remained relatively steady at about $11 tonne above the futures BY PHIL FRANZ-WARKENTIN Commodity News Service Canada

ash bids for Canadian wheat climbed sharply during the week ended June 5, as a rally in the U.S. futures pulled bids up across the Prairies. Average Canada Western Red Spring (CWRS) wheat prices were $12 to $19 per tonne higher, with bids ranging from about $218 per tonne in northcentral Saskatchewan to as high as $229 per tonne in Manitoba, according to price quotes from a cross-section of delivery points across Western Canada. Quoted basis levels varied from location to location, but held rela-

tively steady at about $11 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$0.8039 as of June 5), CWRS bids ranged from US$175 to US$184. That would put the currency adjusted basis levels at about US$28 to US$37 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 $16 to $20 per tonne higher. CPRS prices came in at about $166 in Manitoba, $173 per tonne in Saskatchewan, and $183 to $190 in Alberta. Soft white spring wheat prices were up by $20 per tonne, ranging from $190 to $191 per tonne in Alberta. Winter wheat prices were up by $15 to $18 across Western Canada, with prices ranging from $163 to $177 per tonne. Durum prices held steady, with bids in southern Saskatchewan, where the bulk of the crop is grown, quoted at $281 per tonne. The July spring wheat contract in Minneapolis, on which most CWRS

contracts in Canada are based, was quoted at US$5.7150 per bushel on June 5, up 40.75 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 July Kansas City wheat contract was quoted at US$5.3525 per bushel on June 5, up 36.50 cents from last week. The July Chicago Board of Trade soft wheat contract settled at US$5.1700 on June 5, which was 40 cents stronger compared to the week prior. The Canadian dollar closed at 80.39 U.S. cents on June 5, which was down only two points relative to its U.S. counterpart compared to the previous week.

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Do you know what to do in an animal emergency? It’s all about making it real and keeping rescue efforts simple, American expert says of upcoming Olds workshop By ALEXIS KIENLEN Staff

hen a truck carrying livestock flips, or there’s a need to rescue horses or cattle during a flood, most people don’t know what to do. T h a t ’s w h e r e R e b e c c a Gimenez comes in. Gimenez, who hails from Macon, Georgia, will be teaching a workshop on animal rescue and emergency preparedness in Olds on June 25 and 26. The course is open to producers, veterinarians, and emergency response personnel, including volunteer firefighters. “We want people to know what to do so that when responders show up, they can participate in the effort instead of being marginalized,” she said. “We want to make sure that people are a useful part of a rescue. “What I usually tell people is that they can urinate or puke later. You have to hold yourself together, and be the owner and be sane.” There’s a lot of misinformation out there about animal rescue, and many people have gleaned their information from watching television and movies, she said. Part of being prepared for emergencies is paying attention to the things that are happening around you, said Gimenez. In some cases, people end up having to rescue animals from floods or other natural disasters simply because they aren’t paying attention or thinking ahead about what they need to do to take care of their animals. “People get a little bit of a harsh perspective from me,” she said. “If you have livestock, you’re responsible for it, ethically, morally, and financially. You’re responsible for sheltering that animal, and having a disaster plan is part of sheltering it. It’s your job to figure out what to do if a wildfire is coming across the Prairies or if there’s a blizzard coming and you don’t have enough feed.” Thinking about the worstcase scenario forces people to consider all the possibilities and they often make changes to their facilities or the way they do things, she said. So consider emergency situations and what you might do. “It is the most common thing in the world for a horse to go over the bar in the horse trailer,” she said. “If you call 911, it will be 15 minutes until they get there. But if you have a reciprocating saw inside your horse trailer on a battery pack,

Training allows owners of large animals to “participate in the effort instead of being marginalized,” says Rebecca Gimenez. PHOTO: WWW.TLAER.ORG

you can solve that problem in 30 seconds. These are the kinds of simple things that people haven’t thought through.” The guiding principle is to keep animal rescue as simple as possible. “We are not going to bring in helicopters and lift animals from planes. For the average person, two pieces of 20-metrelong webbing that is about six to 10 centimetres wide, will cut it. With those two pieces of webbing, you can do about 80 per cent of your rescues. You can do a sideways drag or a forward assist. You can do a lot of things with that type of webbing to manipulate the animal out of whatever he is in.” The workshop in Olds will feature classroom and hands-on components, and will examine both animal behaviour, and “the human factor” — the way humans react in emergency situations. She’ll also tackle what people can do to help co-ordinate emergency rescues, taking into consideration the safety of both animals and humans.

“If you have livestock, you’re responsible for it, ethically, morally, and financially. You’re responsible for sheltering that animal, and having a disaster plan is part of sheltering it.” Rebecca Gimenez

Participants will also learn how to approach a scene as part of a team, and work with firefighters, veterinarians or law enforcement. “The more people you add to a scene, the more challenging it becomes,” she said. “We give people an idea of how it should run, and how they can plug into what’s called ‘the incident command system.’”

Rebecca Gimenez will be coming to Olds to teach a course on livestock emergencies and rescues June 25 and 26. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Participants will learn animal-handling skills, flight safety zones and how to rescue animals from water, mud, fire and ice.

For more information or to register, contact Alberta Farm Animal Care at 403-652-5111. akienlen@fbcpublishing.com

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Homeowners offered free bee-friendly seeds The campaign is designed to improve nutrition for foraging bees STAFF / Gardeners can go online and order a free packet of seeds — enough to plant a five square foot garden — of pollinatorfriendly plants as part of a new initiative to improve honeybee health in Canada. “As we feed a growing population both at home and around the world, the agricultural community recognizes the importance of pollinators, like honeybees, that are responsible for one in every three bites of food we eat,” said Greg Sekulic, Bees Matter spokesperson in a release. “The Buzzing Gardens program is our way of helping Canadians get involved in supporting honeybees, just

APPLE BLOSSOMS as the agriculture community has always done.” The Buzzing Garden initiative is sponsored by the Canadian Honey Council, Communities in Bloom and the Pollinator Partnership Canada, and gardeners can order their free seed packet by going to www.beesmat ter.ca. “Bee health is complex with many factors affecting it. Having nutritious sources of foods is critical to hive health and ensuring honeybee colonies continue to thrive,” said Kevin Nixon, chair of the Canadian Honey Council. The release cites Statistics Canada data that shows honeybee colony numbers across the country are increasing as producers move to expand their operations. There have been growing concerns, however, about higher-than-usual overwintering losses, which have been linked to multiple causes, including parasites like the deadly varroa mite, diseases, harsh weather, incorrect use of pesticides and inadequate nutrition.

One of the many ‘bee-friendly’ fixtures in Manitoba yards at this time of year.

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emo to 4-H club reporters: Be sure to email your reports to us at daveb@fbcpublishing.com or fax to the Co-operator (att’n: Dave) at 204-954-1422.

Westman Horse Club Our year-end Achievement Day will be held at the Agricultural Centre of Excellence (ACE) arena at the Keystone Centre on June 20, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The members will showcase projects they completed over the year and also participate in showing classes and fun events, competing as teams. Spectators are welcome and we invite anyone interested in joining our club to come see what we are all about. Our sponsors are Rocky Mountain Equipment, Farm Credit Canada, Murray Moran Farrier Service, Alice Erling Orchard (Saskatoon Farm), Crocus Country Gravel, and Triple JC Repair. The generous contributions of these sponsors help us with the cost of arena and stall rentals, show prizes and individual achievement awards and will make this a memorable Achievement Day for our members. — Gayda Perron

Rapid City Beef The club held its April meeting on April 14. Sierra Inglis gave a report on district communications and Brooklyn Hedley reported on Weigh Day. Thijs VanDeLangemheen gave a report on the Royal Manitoba Winter Fair, where he participated in the calf scramble. He didn’t catch a calf but Wyatt Inglis did. The annual Crash Day was set for May 9 and it was decided to invite members from

outside clubs to participate, and to have a jackpot heifer show and BBQ at the end of the day. Crash Day, held at Rapid City’s new fairgrounds, was a mandatory event for all members to bring their 4-H calves. Members participated in a showmanship clinic and judging of steers and heifers. In the jackpot heifer show, Sydney DeKoning and Dylan O’Shanyk, members of the Neepawa club, placed first and third respectively. To wrap up our day, everyone enjoyed a potluck barbecue. We held our May meeting on May 12. Brooklyn reported on Crash Day where she placed second in the jackpot with her heifer Sadie. The club would like to thank everyone for once again supporting our canteen at the Rapid City High School Rodeo on May 23-24. Your support is greatly appreciated! Funds this year will go towards our 60th anniversary celebration, which is to be held later this fall. Stay tuned for details. Record books are due at our June meeting, which will be held in the library basement June 9. — Brooklyn Hedley

Happy Rock Horseshoes The club held its Communications Night on Feb. 17 at the Gladstone United Church. Our speakers were Keelan George, Taylor Terin, Regan Teichroeb, Madison Teichroeb, Kaiden George, Tatjana Barabanov, J’lyn Funk, Cassidy George, Kaitlyn Davey and Megan Hall. Keelan said a poem for us, Taylor talked about Tar Baby, her horse, and Regan told us about her favourite books. My

speech was about acting and live theatre and was called “Let The Show Begin.” Tatjana talked about her new puppy and Kaiden spoke about the horse shows she went to last summer. J’lyn gave a visual presentation about concussions. Cassidy talked about her provincial soccer experience in British Columbia. Kaitlyn spoke about showing cattle; her speech was called “Season of a Lifetime.” Megan talked about her mom’s journey with her recent illness. Everyone did a great job. Thanks to our judges for their positive comments and suggestions. After the speeches everyone got to have hot chocolate and cookies. I had a great night and I’m sure everyone else did too! O n M a rc h 1 8 t h e c l u b held its monthly meeting at the Westbour ne Longbur n Community Centre, where we discussed helping the Kids Help Phone service again this year. We all agreed we would donate some money to that service. After the meeting, everyone separated to their groups. Younger members practised putting a halter on a fake horse and then tying a lead rope. The older members worked on their booklets. On April 15, the club held its monthly meeting at the Plumas Legion. We discussed mental health, physical health and horse health. After the meeting, Brenda Tonne and Sheri Tonne led Zumba class for physical health. Afterward, we played a memory game for mental health. Everyone had fun. Our club will be riding every Friday and everyone is looking forward to working with their horses. — Madison Teichroeb

photo: stephanie nikkel

Proud to Bee a 4-H’er 4-H clubs can get free seeds to plant pollinator-friendly gardens STAFF

4-H Canada and Syngenta Canada have announced the second year of Proud to Bee a 4-H’er, an initiative where 4-H club members learn about bees and other pollinators by planting and tending pollinator-friendly gardens. Participating 4-H clubs will create bee-friendly habitats using Proud to Bee a 4-H’er bee-friendly seed packets. 4-H clubs that register for the program receive a free Proud to Bee a 4-H’er garden bag stuffed with bee-friendly seed packets, planting instructions, and information about pollinator habitat. The activity encourages 4-H members to learn all about the amazing and fascinating work of bees, to get outside and enjoy nature, and to raise funds for their local clubs. “The importance of pollinator-friendly habitats to the ongoing health of bees and other insects should not be underestimated,” says Dr. Paul Hoekstra, regulatory and science stewardship manager with Syngenta Canada. “The quantity and quality of food sources available to pollinators is a key determinant of overall population health and an important part of maintaining and enhancing biodiversity.” Syngenta support for Proud to Bee a 4-H’er is through its

PHOTO: thinkstock

Operation Pollinator program, which is focused on research and other initiatives that contribute to enhanced biodiversity and habitat in support of healthy pollinator populations. 4-H’ers can plant the seeds themselves or use them to support activities in their communities. Last year’s effort was highly successful with more than 100 clubs taking part and nearly 78,000 seed packets distributed across Canada for planting. “Proud to Bee was a great experience for our members last year,” said 4-H Canada CEO, Shannon Benner. “This year, Syngenta Canada has renewed its commitment to giving 4-H’ers a great opportunity to not only learn more about pollinators but to get together and take an active role in supporting pollinator health in their communities.”

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LIVESTOCK AUCTION RESULTS Weight Category

Ashern

Gladstone

Grunthal

Heartland

Brandon

Virden

Killarney

Ste. Rose

Winnipeg

Feeder Steers

n/a

Jun-02

Jun-03

n/a

Jun-05

No. on offer

n/a

90*

148*

667*

n/a

310*

Over 1,000 lbs.

n/a

190.00-210.00

900-1,000

n/a

215.00-231.00

220.00-239.00

n/a

200.00-225.00

800-900

n/a

220.00-238.00

240.00-265.00

243.00-268.00

n/a

210.00-238.00

700-800

n/a

230.00-245.00

265.00-295.00

255.00-287.00

n/a

235.00-275.00

600-700

n/a

250.00-289.00

275.00-320.00

285.00-313.00

n/a

275.00-315.00

500-600

n/a

280.00-310.00

320.00-355.00

315.00-348.00

n/a

300.00-330.00

400-500

n/a

320.00-370.00

360.00-410.00

355.00-398.00

n/a

310.00-355.00

300-400

n/a

325.00-400.00

380.00-425.00

n/a

900-1,000 lbs.

n/a

200.00-225.00

200.00-227.00

n/a

190.00-212.00

800-900

n/a

210.00-230.00

220.00-238.00

222.00-242.00 (246.00)

n/a

200.00-222.00

700-800

n/a

230.00-275.00

235.00-265.00

238.00-272.00

n/a

210.00-237.00

600-700

n/a

260.00-315.00

255.00-295.00

259.00-305.00

n/a

230.00-255.00

500-600

n/a

275.00-330.00

285.00-320.00

289.00-322.00

n/a

255.00-305.00

400-500

n/a

300.00-380.00

315.00-345.00

298.00-342.00

n/a

265.00-315.00

300-400

n/a

300.00-380.00

340.00-380.00

n/a

No. on offer

n/a

165

D1-D2 Cows

n/a

130.00-137.50

134.00-146.00

134.00-143.00

n/a

120.00-137.00 (140.00)

D3-D5 Cows

n/a

117.00-133.00

127.00-133.00

n/a

120.00-127.00

Feeder heifers

Slaughter Market

Age Verified

n/a

136.00-146.00

n/a

Good Bulls

n/a

165.00-178.00

165.00-179.50

168.00-182.00

n/a

165.00-174.00

Butcher Steers

n/a

175.00-187.00

182.00-188.50

n/a

Butcher Heifers

n/a

172.00-185.00

180.00-187.00

n/a

Feeder Cows

n/a

140.00-159.00

n/a

145.00-180.00

n/a

135.00-145.00

Fleshy Export Cows

n/a

130.00-137.50

n/a

Lean Export Cows

n/a

110.00-122.00

n/a

Heiferettes

n/a

155.00-175.00

* 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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Global dairy prices hit six-year low Wellington / Reuters / Global dairy prices fell to their lowest in nearly six years as an ongoing lull in demand from big buyers in China and other emerging countries weighed on milk powder prices, while prices for butter dropped. The benchmark GlobalDairy Trade Index (GDT) fell 4.3 per cent at fortnightly auctions held on June 2 by New Zealand dairy exporter Fonterra, taking average selling prices to $2,412 per tonne, their lowest since August 2009. The GDT index is down around 38 per cent since the start of 2014. The ongoing slide in global dairy prices has prompted Fonterra, the world’s largest dairy processor, to cut its farm gate price forecast for the year ended May to NZ$4.40 ($3.16) per kilogram milk solids, its lowest in eight years.

U.S. agency refuses farmers’ requests on bird flu vaccine Chicago / Reuters / The U.S. Department of Agriculture said June 3 that it would not allow commercial release of a poultry vaccine to fight the worst outbreak of bird flu in U.S. history because it was not effective enough. The agency said in a notice that additional criteria must be met before a vaccine can be approved for emergency use. The USDA has been developing a vaccine against bird flu and was weighing whether to release it to drug makers for widespread production. Turkey producers in Minnesota, where nearly nine million birds have been affected by the disease since the beginning of the year, had asked the USDA to approve use of a vaccine to help prevent further infections. The USDA said vaccines “do not meet a suitable level of efficacy.” Poultry producers outside Minnesota had objected to approval of a vaccine out of concern that its use would further limit international trade. Major importers of U.S. poultry and poultry products have already cut shipments in the $5.7-billion export market due to the outbreak. USDA said “additional outreach with trading partners will be required to avoid significant market disruptions.” Nationwide, almost 45 million birds have been killed or are due to be killed as a result of the outbreak.

Provincial task force to evaluate rural veterinary services The task force will report back to government with recommendations in January STAFF

new three-person task force will evaluate Manitoba’s rural veterinary services, consult with stakeholders and provide recommendations to government on how to enhance the service, Agriculture, Food and Rural Development Minister Ron Kostyshyn has announced. The minister has appointed Dr. Paul Schneider, Bertha RussellLangan and Merv Starzyk to the task force. Over the next six months, it will: • Hold a series of focus groups with producer associations, members of the veterinary community, the Association of Manitoba Municipalities and other stakeholders to determine focus areas for broader consultations; • Ask Manitobans for input into

the future of rural veterinary services through public meetings and an online consultation; • Survey current and recently graduated veterinary students; • Review the current model of providing veterinary service in rural areas including financial statements and caseloads of each clinic; • Analyze provincial and municipal support provided for vets and veterinary clinics in the Prairie provinces; and • Make recommendations to the minister on how to ensure Manitoba’s rural veterinary services remain sustainable. There are currently 145 veterinarians practising in rural Manitoba, providing care and services for livestock and pets. Manitoba currently has a scholarship program for veterinary students who choose to practise in a rural area for two years after graduation. Since it was established in

Dr. Naomi Bérard and Dr. Mike Kosheluk perform a C-section on a Holstein dairy cow, St. Claude vet clinic photo: laura rance

2003, more than 45 students have participated, resulting in over 76 years of service returned to rural communities. The task force report and recommendations are expected in January 2016, the minister said. Additional information about

public meetings and online consultations will be posted at www. gov.mb.ca/agriculture and shared at the Twitter account at www. twitter.com/MBGovAg once details are finalized. Manitoba’s veterinary service was last reviewed in 2007.

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

Unsettled weather nearby Issued: Monday, June 8, 2015 · Covering: June 10 – June 17, 2015 Daniel Bezte Weather Vane

s we slowly transition into summer, forecasting the weather usually gets easier, but so far not this year. The overall pattern for the next week to 10 days looks like it will continue to be active, with two main low-pressure tracks setting up. The first is to our south, across the northern states; the second is to our north, across the northern Prairies. This means there will be plenty of lows tracking around us; just how many will affect us directly is the million-dollar question. The first low will track by to our south on Wednesday and Thursday and it looks like the most we’ll see from this system will be a few clouds. Temperatures should be fairly mild, with highs expected to be in the 23 to 25 C range. A second low is forecast to track along the northern storm track late this week and into the weekend. Temperatures will continue to warm up ahead of this system, with highs by Friday and Saturday pushing close to 30 C under mostly sunny skies.

A warm front pushing through on Friday might trigger a few thunderstorms. This warm front will be followed by a cold front late Saturday or during the day Sunday, bringing with it scattered clouds along with another chance for thunderstorms. Temperatures will cool down a little bit behind the front, with highs on Sunday expected to be in the low to mid-20s. Skies should clear out by Monday, with weak high pressure building in behind the departing northern low. High temperatures will start out in the low 20s to begin the week, then slowly moderate to the mid-20s during the week under the strong mid-June sun. Looking further ahead, the weather models show the pattern repeating itself as another low tracks along the southern storm track, bringing the chance of thunderstorms back into our region during the second half of next week. Usual temperature range for this period: Highs, 19 to 28 C; lows, 6 to 14 C.

WEATHER MAP - WESTERN CANADA

3 Month (90 Days) Percent of Average Precipitation (Prairie Region) March 5, 2015 to June 2, 2015

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

Produced using near real-time data that has undergone initial quality control. The map may not be accurate for all regions due to data availability and data errors. Copyright © 2015 Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada

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: 06/04/15 www.agr.gc.ca/drought

This issue’s map shows the amount of precipitation that fell across the Prairies this spring (March to May) as a percentage of the longterm average. This spring was fairly dry across the Prairies, with only southern and east-central Manitoba and northwestern and extreme southwestern Alberta seeing near- to slightly above-average amounts.

When were Manitoba’s hottest heat waves? This province only rarely sees air temperatures punch above 40 C By Daniel Bezte Co-operator contributor

s we head into summer I thought the next type of severe summer weather we should discuss is heat waves. Environment Canada doesn’t actually issue a specific warning for “heat waves,” but does issue warnings for heat. For our region this would be issued for any combination of air temperature or humidex that is expected to go above 40 C. Looking back, we rarely see air temperatures greater than 40 C, with Winnipeg recording three days over 40 C, Dauphin four days, and Brandon seven days. So our heat warnings come when we get hot temperatures along with high humidity. As most of us are aware, our bodies cool themselves when water (perspiration) evaporates off of our skin. The process of evaporation requires energy in the form of heat, and some of that heat is pulled from our bodies, cooling us in the process. When the air is humid, this process slows down and becomes less efficient, making the air feel hotter than it really is. This is what the humidex value is all about. I tried to look through my Environment Canada database of weather records for our region to see if I could pull out the hottest days based on humidex val-

… our heat warnings come when we get hot temperatures along with high humidity.

ues, but unfortunately I don’t have access to that level of detail. I did pull some of the warmest temperatures ever recorded from our three main sites just to see how hot air temperatures can get. Have a look at the table shown here. What I thought I would do is look for summer heat waves and see what I could find. Just like with the humidex values, I discovered it is a tough thing to figure out. The difficult part is trying to determine how to define a heat wave. Is it two, three, four or more days in a row above 30 C, or should it be above 32 C? What if you choose three or more days in a row above 30 C as the criteria and you have a year that sees two days in a row above 30 C, then a 29 C day, then a couple more days over 30 C, another day in the high 20s, then back above 30 C? To me, that’s a heat wave, but according to the criteria set out, it wouldn’t count. When you have to look at over 100 years of data you need to have some kind of criteria that will allow you to plow through the data fairly quickly and pick out

years that have had some kind of heat wave. Trying to look through all the data manually becomes a very long and tedious process; I’ve tried it in the past. Also, coming up with a single criterion that would work well so I could write and run a simple program was much tougher than anticipated; I had to come up with another way of picking out years that have seen significant heat waves. The method I decided to go with more than likely missed some small and possibly significant heat waves, but I decided that if a year had a large or longlasting heat wave, the mean or average temperatures for the summer would be abnormally high. I used Winnipeg’s data, since that site has weather records going back to 1873, and for the most part, when a significant heat wave hits our region, usually all sites in southern and central Manitoba will experience it. I then started looking for anomalously warm summers by looking at the average temperatures for June, July and August combined. The first thing I identified was

Table: Manitoba’s hottest dates Dauphin

43.3 C June 25, 1919

Brandon

43.3 C

July 11, 1936

Winnipeg 42.2 C

July 11, 1936

which years had really warm/hot summers. Now, the value I used was the mean June-to-August temperature, which is the average temperature for the entire summer season. For Winnipeg, over the whole 141 years of data, the mean temperature over the three summer months was 18.2 C. Just for fun I double-checked to see how all of the 141 values “fell” around this average, and as it should be, the distribution was nearly a perfect bell curve. That is, there was an equal number of years warmer and cooler than 18.2 C and the majority of the years (about 90 recorded values) fell within 1 C of the average, with the number of years quickly dropping off the further you went away from the average. For example, only five years recorded a mean summer temperature greater than 21 C and only two colder than 16 C. From this, I decided a mean summer temperature warmer than 20 C would be my threshold for what a hot summer would be. Going back in time, here are our warmest summers: 1988,

1983, 1981, 1961, 1959, 1955, 1947, 1937, 1930, 1929, 1921, 1919 and 1910. Interestingly, there were no really hot summers in the late 1800s, and while 1936 had a really hot July, the summer as a whole did not crack our list of the hottest summers. Also, if you were born in the early 1960s you never would have experienced a really hot summer during your childhood, as there were no really hot summers from 1962 all the way until 1981. When I looked a little closer at these values I decided cool or cold Junes would often skew the values a little bit, so I recrunched the numbers, this time only looking at July and August, or what we here in Manitoba typically refer to as our real summer months. This time I bumped up the threshold to 21 C and ended up with four really hot years: 1930 had a hot summer, with a mean temperature of 21.2 C; then came 1936, with a mean temperature of 21.7 C. We had to wait until 1955 for the next hot summer, with a mean temperature of 21.5 C. Finally, the hottest summer of them all came during the early ’80s, when back in 1983 the mean temperature for the months of July and August came in at a sweltering 22.3 C. I wonder how different it might be if we looked at July and August separately? If I have time in a future article, I just might do that.

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

Expecting an early cereal harvest? Try growing a cover crop A nitrogen boost is just one of many benefits of adding cover crops to the rotation BY JOANNE THIESSEN MARTENS AND ANNE KIRK Co-operator contributors

Many options There are many options for lateseason legume cover crops, but in years with sufficient moisture, forage pea performs well when planted after harvest of winter wheat or fall rye. Chickling vetch and black lentil are even more drought tolerant than pea and can also be planted as double crops, though their biomass production tends to be lower than pea. Cover crop mixtures may also be used, with legumes making up a large proportion of the mix. When choosing a cover crop seed availability needs to be taken into consideration and seed for certain cover crop species may be more readily available in Saskatchewan. The growth potential of a late-

A pea – oat – tillage radish cover crop seeded in early August, pictured on October 17. Photo: Anne Kirk

season cover crop depends on planting date and late-summer and fall weather, including both temperature and moisture. While we can’t predict this year’s weather, historical weather data tells us that at many locations in southern Manitoba, there is often adequate warmth and moisture to produce a cover crop after an early cereal harvest. The table shows the average growing degree days (GDD) and precipitation accumulated for various locations in Manitoba after winter wheat harvest, as well as the minimum GDD and precipitation accumulated in this period in three out of four years (75 per cent probability). In one out of four years, the number of GDD and amount of precipitation accumulated would be expected to be lower than the values given in this table.

Successful A cover crop can be grown successfully with as little as 400 GDD. In research at several sites and

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n many parts of Manitoba spring cereals were seeded early this year, and harvest may occur directly after winter wheat harvest. An early harvest means that there may still be two months of warm weather between harvest and freeze-up — warmth that could be used to grow a late-season cover crop. Cover crops are known to protect soil from erosion, reduce nitrogen leaching, build soil organic matter, and suppress weeds. Growing a cover crop also adds diversity to the system and promotes biological activity in the soil, as many beneficial microorganisms rely on living plant roots. If the cover crop is a legume it can contribute a considerable amount of nitrogen (N) to the cropping system. Legume cover crops can be grown in Manitoba by double cropping, which is planting the cover crop after harvest of the main crop, or by relay cropping, which involves planting the cover crop into an established first crop. In most areas, it is too late to plant a relay crop this year, but it is a great time to think about double cropping a legume after harvest of your winter or spring cereals.

Average growing degree days (GDD) and precipitation accumulated

Late- season heat (GDD) Late-season precipitation (mm) Mean

75% prob.1

Morden

754

662

152

Steinbach

558

461

150

104

Portage

606

532

115

Arborg

370

291

118

Dauphin

447

376

120

Brandon

546

446

117

Location

Mean

75% prob.

1 In one out of four years the number of GDD and amount of precipitation accumulated would be expected to be lower than the values given in this table.

over several years in southern Manitoba, forage pea cover crops seeded in the third week of August produced 450-900 lbs./acre of dry biomass with 400-500 GDD. Peas planted in early to mid-August generally produced 800-2,100 lbs./ acre of dry biomass with 590-725 GDD. Av a i l a b l e m o i s t u r e a f t e r cereal harvest also affects cover crop establishment and growth.

Precipitation at this time of year is extremely variable and can be sporadic. It is also important to remember that soil moisture may have been depleted to a depth of several feet by the cereal crop. Despite these challenges, the pea cover crop established successfully at three different sites over four years in the study See CEREAL HARVEST on page 18 »

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described above. Even in years with only 70-90 mm of rain during August and September, pea biomass production generally ranged from 450-1,200 lbs./acre. The size of the N benefit depends on the growth of the legume cover crop. If legumes are inoculated and actively fixing nitrogen, you can expect to add 25 lbs./acre of nitrogen to your soil for every 1,000 lbs./ acre of dry legume biomass produced.

Long-term investment Whether this nitrogen benefit increases the yield of the following crop depends on a number of factors, including the organic matter (OM) and fertility levels in the soil. In soils that are depleted of OM and nutrients, much of this nitrogen may go into the long-term “savings account” in the soil. In such cases, it may take several years of growing legume cover crops or using other soil improvement practices before the benefits become quantifiable. Rather than a loss, this can be seen as an investment in soil health and nitrogen reserves that will be repaid gradually in future years. Where soil OM and nutrient levels are adequate, the fertilizer replacement value of a legume cover crop can be up to 50 lbs./acre of nitrogen. In a Manitoba study, a 900 lbs./acre legume cover crop increased yield of unfertilized oats by 30-35 bu./acre. Growing a cover crop may or may not require you to change fall field management and spring seedbed preparation, depending on your current practices and other factors such as weeds. Annual cover crops such as

A pea – soybean – oat cover crop seeded on August 20 after fall rye harvest, pictured on Oct. 1 just prior to grazing. Cover crop biomass was 425 lbs./acre. Wheat yield following the grazed cover crop was 12 bu./acre greater than where no cover crop was grown. Photo: Anne Kirk

peas winterkill readily and don’t necessarily require any direct termination. If weed pressure is low and seeding into highresidue conditions is possible, cover crops may be allowed to grow right until freeze-up. In cases where control of perennial or other weeds is needed, a fall herbicide application or tillage operation may be used after the main period of cover crop growth.

Seedbed preparation Late-fall or spring tillage may also be used as necessary to manage residue and create a good seedbed for the next crop. Tillage may also speed up the

release of nutrients from cover crop residue. For farmers with access to livestock, grazing the cover crop provides some economic return and can also enhance nutrient cycling. In an intensive grazing system with high rates of forage utilization, livestock can convert a 1,000 lbs./ac. cover crop into 60-70 lbs./acre of liveweight gain while transforming the nutrients in the cover crop into forms that are readily available to the next crop. In recent research at Carman, a pea-soybean-oat cover crop was seeded on August 20 after fall rye harvest and produced 425 lbs./acre of biomass before

being grazed on Oct. 2. The following year, unfertilized wheat yielded 25 bu./acre after the grazed cover crop and only 13 bu./acre where no cover crop was grown after fall rye harvest. Although there are far more benefits to growing a cover crop than the value of the nitrogen or feed produced, it is also important to consider the economics of a late-season cover crop. Based on MAFRD’s 2015 crop production costs, the seed, inoculant, and fuel costs associated with planting a late-season cover crop of peas is $49.75/ acre. In a year with average heat and rainfall a cover crop planted in early to mid-August

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Camelina worth considering for reseeding if other options limited Smart Earth Seeds is contracting production, but it must be delivered to either Chaplin or Gull Lake, Sask. BY ALLAN DAWSON Co-operator staff

ith one eye on the rain gauge and another on the calendar, some Manitoba farmers are wondering about late-seeding crop options. Smart Earth Seeds, a Saskatchewan company, says camelina, is one to consider. There’s a long list of crops, including wheat, barley, oats, flax and buckwheat that can be seeded as late as June 20 and still qualify for full crop insurance coverage. Greenfeed can be seeded as late as July 15 and be eligible for reduced crop insurance coverage. Camelina is not currently covered by crop insurance in Manitoba, but Smart Earth Seeds says the ancient oilseed has some advantages, including maturing in 92 to 100 days. That means it can be safely seeded as late as June 15, Christina Eynck, Smart Earth Seeds’ Saskatoonbased camelina breeder said in an interview June 2. Camelina is in the same brassica family as canola and mustard. Smart Earth Seeds is still contracting 2015 camelina production. However, farmers have to deliver the crop to either Chaplin or Gull Lake, Sask. The delivered contract price is $9 a bushel. Smar t Ear th Seeds sells camelina seed to contract growers for $3.75 a pound. The recommended seeding rate is five and seven pounds an acre on heavy and light soils, respectively Eynck said. That’s a seeding cost of almost $19 to $27 an acre, reinforcing camelina’s ‘low input cost’ reputation. The Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture says in Saskatchewan camelina yields similar to canola. “Camelina yields tend to be lower than the other species under adequate precipitation conditions,” the ministry says in a web article. “However, camelina outyielded other brassica species when moisture was limited or untimely. Seed yield of the accessions tested ranged from 1,638 to 3,106 kilograms per hectare over two locations in the Saskatoon area.” Yields vary depending on whether camelina is grown in stubble or on fallow, Eynck said in an email. In stubble on light soil, yields average 24 to 28 bushels an acre. In fallow it yields 30 to 35 per acre. On darker stubble soils, camelina will average 30-plus bushels an acre and fallow 35 or more, she wrote. Manitoba canola yields averaged 34 bushels an acre the last 10 years, according to crop insurance data. Most Manitoba canola is grown on stubble. Yields can be dragged down by weeds. There are currently no in-crop herbicides for broadleaf weed control registered for camelina, Eynck said in an interview. Camelina prefers drier conditions and can outyield canola when grown on marginal land, said Scott Chalmers, a Manitoba Agriculture, Food

and Rural Development diversification specialist working with the Westman Agricultural Diversification Organization (WADO) out of Melita. It’s a frost-tolerant crop that has potential for dormant seeding in the fall or early spring, he said. Camelina is easier to harvest than canola and can be straight cut, Eynck said. However, the seed is smaller than canola so combines need to be adjusted accordingly. Camelina oil is used for biofuel, polymers and food. It’s high in omega-3 fatty acids, which makes it heart healthy for humans and good fish farm food, she said. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has approved camelina meal in chicken feed. When considering camelina, it’s critical to have a buyer and seed supply, Chalmers said. allan@fbcpublishing.comaa

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CROP REPORT

Heavy rains and hail hamper reseeding efforts Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Development crop report for June 8, 2015 Weekly provincial summary Seeding operations are estimated at 97 per cent complete. Crop types remaining to be seeded include canola and greenfeed. Reseeding of canola fields impacted by frost, insect activity, wind and excess moisture conditions is still occurring. Producers are also busy with herbicide applications. However, field operations in some areas of Manitoba were hampered by rainy weather conditions during the week and over the weekend. Hail was reported in isolated areas, but to date, minimal impact to crops is noted.

Southwest Region Rainfall on June 2 and over the weeke n d w a s g e n e ra l t h r o u g h o u t t h e southwest with variable precipitation. Larger accumulations again occurred in the southwest corner of the region with 95 mm recorded in Pierson and 62 mm in Deloraine areas. Overall, seeding progress is 95 to 100 per cent complete. Many producers were reseeding canola acres earlier in the week that had been impacted by the previous weekend’s frost. It is estimated about 50 to 60 per cent of the canola acres are being reseeded, i n m o s t l y n o r t h e r n a re a s o f t h e Southwest Region. Wi n t e r a n d s p r i n g c e re a l s a l s o exhibited frost injury symptoms, but most crops are showing signs of recovery. There remains some concern with fall rye crops as many were in the vulnerable boot stage of development.

We e d c o n t r o l m e a s u r e s h a v e resumed. Flea beetle activity in canola continues to be a major issue. Foliar insecticide applications are necessary in many of these fields. Forage and pasture growth remains slow.

Northwest Region There was no rainfall of any significance. Many areas of the region would benefit from additional precipitation. Seeding is mostly finished, with the exception of some greenfeed acres and canola fields that have yet to be reseeded. Annual and perennial weed growth is general throughout the region. Herbicide applications have begun. Flea beetle activity in canola continues to cause concern. Control measures are required in the Swan River district. Forages and pastures are progressing rapidly.

Central Region Most of the region saw accumulations of 25 to 50 mm. Hail was reported in the Morden area and fields are being assessed. Injury symptoms, mainly leaf damage, from the May 30 frost are noted in soybeans, corn and sunflowers. Crop damage due to excess moisture in low-lying areas of fields is evident in places, and more is expected following the weekend rains. Seeding is reported at over 97 per cent complete. Early-seeded canola was stressed due to cold soils and plant stands are less

than desirable. Flea beetle injury is an added stress, as is excess moisture in some areas of the region, along with damage due to high winds. Producers are waiting for the first trifoliate stage in soybeans to undertake rolling. Many early-seeded fields are reported as having heavy weed pressure. The last of the edible bean fields are being seeded. Warmer temperatures improved corn stands. Wi n t e r w h e a t a n d f a l l r y e a re reported to be in good to excellent condition. Advanced crop and/or weed stages are making it too difficult to time herbicide applications. Yellowing is seen in some cereal crops, and also some canola fields. Poor weed control is also reported where herbicide applications were made less than two to three days after frost. The recent rainy weather has also made herbicide applications a struggle; some spring wheat acres may grow beyond staging for grass weed herbicides. Thinner canola stands will require careful monitoring for weed problems. Flea beetles continue to be the main insect concern. Some cutworm injury is reported. Rainfall improved pasture and hay field conditions.

Eastern Region Rainfall accumulations ranged from 12 to 70 mm. Field operations are currently mostly halted. Seeding was completed in the northern and central districts of the Eastern

Region. Southern districts are 90 per cent complete. Herbicide application focus was on pre-emergent applications and post-emergent applications on crops planted before the May long weekend. Herbicide applications are set to resume this week as soon as fields become accessible. Spraying for flea beetles continued as warranted. Across the region, the majority of hay and pasture lands are in fair to good condition.

Interlake Region Precipitation amounts ranged from two to 15 mm. Isolated thunderstorms in the South Interlake near Winnipeg brought hail and rainfall over 25 mm throughout the weekend. Seeding in the Interlake Region is estimated at 95 to 100 per cent complete. Some late seeding of canola and spring cereals for greenfeed is still occurring. Forage seed crops progressed rapidly last week due to the warmer temperatures. Leafcutter bee producers will soon be getting ready to begin their bee incubation prior to prebloom in alfalfa. In-crop herbicide applications are occurring, with producers spraying cereals, canola, soybeans, and other crops. Field conditions are good and can be easily travelled on without making ruts. Milder weather aided pasture and hay growth following low night temperatures and frost events over the past few weeks.

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armers will be required to declare whether they have used the plant growth regulator Manipulator on their wheat as of Aug. 1, the Manitoba Wheat and Barley Growers Association says in a “producer alert” issued June 4. The association said the new declaration will apply to deliveries to the majority of grain handling facilities in Canada to ensure crops that have been treated with the product are not exported to the U.S. Chlormequat chloride, the active ingredient i n Ma n i p u l a t o r, h a s b e e n approved for use in Canada and the majority of export customers, except for the U.S., where it is still being evaluated. “In this transition time, MRLs (maximum residue limits) for shipments to the United States are technically zero and unattainable for any production treated with chlormequat chloride,” the MWBA release says. ” As a result, Canadian grain buyers who export will require a signed declaration indicating use of chlormequat chloride in order to manage supply and ensure that only untreated production is shipped to the United States prior to MRLs being established. Based on producer declarations, grain companies will reserve the right to not accept chlormequat chloride production while accumulating stocks for a United States-destined sale. The MWBA stresses farmers understand that a signed declaration is a legally binding document. “Any intentional or unintentional mistake in declaration traced back through retained samples will expose individuals and their farms to significant liability.” “Producers and grain exporters must work together to respect and protect our market relationship with the United States,” said Fred Greig chair of the Manitoba Wheat and Barley Growers Association.

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AAFC scientists looking to nature to control the disease that caused the Irish potato famine Several soil-borne bacterias were observed to suppress or inhibit the disease on potato by over 90 per cent AAFC RELEASE

ate blight, caused by t h e f u n g a l p a t h o gen Phytophthora infestans, is a serious disease that affects potato, tomato and other related crops worldwide. With the capability to vigorously spread and destroy crops, it is a significant threat to producers’ livelihoods. Potato production represents an annual market value of $1 billion at the farm gate in Canada, and an even larger market value of $5.5 billion to the food-processing industry. These challenges have led Agr iculture and Agr i-Food Canada (AAFC) scientists to investigate naturally occurring bacteria for their potential use as biological pesticides (biopesticides). Early

Late blight on potato plants. photo: MAFRD

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on, this project is seeing staggering results, with the top bacterial candidates able to inhibit the disease on potato by over 90 per cent.

Economic impact Affecting a large industry, late blight is one of the world’s single most economically important food crop diseases, and was the major culprit in the Irish Potato Famine in the 1840s. Approximately $1 billion is spent annually on fungicides to control late blight in North America, Europe and developing countries, with total losses (direct crop losses plus fungicide costs) amounting between $3 billion to $5 billion per year.

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infected plants or splashed o n t o p l a n t s f ro m t h e s o i l through rain or irrigation. The disease can spread quickly in a field — the Latin name very fittingly translates to ‘the plant destroyer.’ If infected potato tubers are harvested and stockpiled, post-harvest losses are staggering.

Disease management is a moving target Disease management in commercial potato product i o n g e n e ra l l y s t a r t s w i t h u s i n g d i s e a s e - f re e p o t a t o ‘seed’ (that is, either whole or cut tubers), followed by multiple chemical fungicide applications. Ty p i c a l l y, 1 2 - 1 5 c h e m i cal fungicide applications ov e r t h e g r ow i n g s e a s o n are required to control the disease. There is currently a drive for new disease control measures. Current conditions have created interest in biological control methods — the use of living organisms to suppress a targeted pest population. In the first year of a threeyear study (2013–16), lead scientists Sue Boyetchko and Patrice Audy and their project team in Saskatoon, Quebec City and Guelph, have discovered several naturally occurring bacterial strains isolated from Canadian soils that have great promise in controlling the disease on potato under laborator y and greenhouse conditions. The top bacterial candidates were observed to suppress or inhibit the disease on potato by over 90 per cent. “The idea was to select the ‘best of the best’ bacteria from nature and put them through a rigorous screening program where the environmental conditions were favourable for the late blight pathogen,” said Boyetchko a Saskatoon-based biopesticide researcher with AAFC. “The best candidates prevailed, even with little or no optimization of their performance with better fermentation and formulation. Dr. Audy and I were astounded by the amazing results.”

Commercialization prospects Further efficacy testing will be done to narrow the list of potential bacterial candidates that are effective on potato a n d t o m a t o p l a n t s. Mo re research will also be done to understand how these bacteria control the disease. After that, the project team will develop a way to apply this biocontrol to the commercial scale, which includes maximizing bacterial survival and shelf life during storage, promoting fermentation (inexpensive ways to mass produce the bacter ia) and deciding on the ideal formulation for spray application in the field. Because of the promising results early on in the study, industry has already expressed initial interest in commercializing the team’s late blight biopesticide agent.

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GM opponents on the firing line By Alex Binkley Co-operator contributor

Canadian farm groups and industry organizations are rallying against the Canadian Biotechnology Action Network (CBAN) campaign to prove genetically modified crops cause more harm than good. CBAN’s Inquiry 2015, funded in part by the Tides Canada Foundation, says herbicide sales have increased since the launch of GM crops and takes particular aim at glyphosate. However, spokespeople for Grain Growers of Canada, the Canadian Federation of Agriculture, Monsanto, and CropLife Canada say the crops have allowed them to produce more food with less damage to the soil. Irmi Critcher says her 4,000acre farm in British Columbia

began growing GM crops “from the start because we saw a real benefit. They help us do a better job of controlling weeds and protecting our land.” About one-third of its annual planting is GM while the rest is conventional. They can also be grown in combination with conventional crops such as wheat, barley and oats, which are not GM, giving farmers more choice in selecting rotation crops, Critcher, a member of the board of Grain Growers of Canada, added in an interview. CBAN is “an anti-technology activist group with absolutely no scientific expertise,” said Trish Jordan, speaking for Monsanto. “It has a long history of using fearmongering about plant biotechnology and pesticides to raise funds. CBAN presents itself under the auspices of being a charitable organization, of which it is not, collecting donations and taxpayer money to conduct activist activities.”

Frost-tolerant quinoa gaining ground in the West But stiff competition from South America is limiting expansion potential BY JADE MARKUS Commodity News Service Canada

he only western Canadian quinoa processor has increased its acreage of the crop this spring, but competition from South America has prevented as much expansion as it hoped. Michael Dutcheshen, gene ra l m a n a g e r a t No r t h e r n Quinoa Corp. (NorQuin) said the company has gained 430 acres this season, which brings total acreage of the crop in Western Canada to 5,500. NorQuin said in June last year it hoped to double operations for this summer after jumping from 1,600 acres to 5,070 in 2014. “South America has been planting a lot of quinoa,

and that has dr iven down prices as a result, which also affects things on this end,” Dutcheshen said. Du t c h e s h e n s a i d q u i n o a can be a difficult crop to grow. “It’s a special crop, and you’ve got to treat it like a s p e c i a l c ro p. It’s a d ow n side to getting more acreage, because you can’t just get any farmer to do it. They need to be a little more committed, a little more experimental,” he said. Dutcheshen said farmers still have time to sign up to grow this season, but he doesn’t expect to get more than another 500 acres. NorQuin operates in Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Alberta. Most growers have planted already, and their crops are starting to emerge. Quinoa, which is native to South America, is often mis-

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takenly called a grain, but it is actually classified as a pseudo-cereal. It has been d u b b e d a ‘s u p e r f o o d ’ by some, and is one of few plantbased foods that act as a complete protein, according to Medical News Today. One of quinoa’s other benefits is its resilience in cooler temperatures. “One of our farmers lost about 60,000 acres (of other crops) to a frost, but the quinoa that he planted survived,” Dutcheshen said. Dutcheshen said NorQuin wants to show consumers that quinoa can be versatile. He said most people are familiar with eating it like rice, but it can be ground into flour or turned into protein bars or crisps. “Quinoa is becoming more popular, but the demand has got to be built up a bit first.”

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June 17 - 19, 2015 Evraz Place, Regina, SK, Canada

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While the Canada’s Farm Progress Show’s main focus is to look to the future of agriculture, event organizers also recognize the importance of saluting the past as well. Spend some time at the Antique Tractors & Trucks showcase and find out why the farm machinery technology that existed decades ago is still enjoyed by many today! Many of the machines have been restored to their original glory. Grab a cup of coffee and take a few minutes to chat with the owners, who will be more than happy to provide you with a truly inspiring story as to how that particular piece of equipment came to be. Visitors can view more than 100 pieces of equipment (including tractors and other farm machinery) on display in the Stockmans Arena and Hall #13. The indoor display is open all three days of the show. Twice each day, the tractors are fired up in preparation for a trip around the show grounds in the Antique Tractor Parade. The parade route is often lined with young and old alike who enjoy the sights and sounds of these small but mighty machines of yesteryear. The parade takes place daily at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. and follows the tram route. In a true test of pure strength, check out the Antique Tractor Pull, taking place daily at 2:30 p.m. on Lot B, beside Hall #12. The tractors test their owners’ skill at balancing power, speed and pressure levels, which allow them to dig in and hold on!

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

Retirement project reinforces need for conserving natural land Retired dairy farmer Gord Hammell is redoing a breeding bird survey he did in the 1970s, documenting changes to local land, water and wildlife BY LORRAINE STEVENSON Co-operator staff / Erickson

ord Hammell came to Manitoba over 40 years ago to count ducks, and after a long interval milking cows, he’s counting again. The University of Guelph science student arrived in 1970 to do summer research for his master’s thesis on lesser scaup, a waterfowl also called “little bluebill” whose numbers have long been in decline. Hammell finished his MA a couple of years later, but by then he was also finished with the idea of returning to a desk job in southern Ontario. Scaup habitat around Erickson south of Riding Mountain National Park was about to become his nesting grounds too, so to speak. “I said, ‘I’m going to buy a farm,’” says Hammell. “I couldn’t believe this place. You could buy a quarter section of land, with ponds all over it, and the prices... and farmers were selling in the 1970s.” He convinced his wife, Marg, to join him in the West, and they did buy one of those quarters. They started to farm too — from scratch and for the next 35 years they milked cows and raised a family here. Hammell’s love of the wildlife and landscape around them only intensified. After 2008, when he decided to sell the herd and retire, he decided to repeat his survey work and do his thesis again. “I felt I could contribute something because I live on the study area,” he said.

Contributing But the resident scaup expert is also contributing valuable information to conservation efforts. As a research scientist, he has the distinct advantage of having lived over 40 years on his study area (680 ha 3.5 km southeast of Erickson). This time round, his systematic study of the bird’s breeding populations is also a ‘then-and-now’ observation of all sorts of other land and water conditions in his region. “It’s a small area, but it tells us something,” adds Hammell. Last September Hammell published findings of his work in the nature journal Blue Jay, about how species of ducks have changed, the presence of more waterfowl predators such as black bear, martin and fisher, and the significantly increasing beaver and Canada geese populations. He’s also noted changing farm practices — the shift in

Retired from operating a small dairy farm near Erickson, Gord Hammell is now redoing the survey work he completed for a thesis in the 1970s, observing and documenting the changes to land, water and wildlife since that time. PHOTO: LORRAINE STEVENSON

pasture management to more rotational grazing that now provides improved habitat for ground nesting birds and small mammals. And how wetlands, even here, are disappearing. Using aerial photos and Google Planimeter, he’s compared water conditions in and around the study area between two time periods — 1970 to 1972 and 2008 to 2013 — to figure out the size and number of ponds as well as other land uses such as per cent of land cultivated. About 12 per cent of wetlands in his study area, including a couple of dugouts and 17 seasonal ponds have either been partially or completely drained, or filled in.

Changing landscape It’s a relatively small loss compared to southern Manitoba, says Hammell. “In terms of draining and bush clearing, it’s remained remarkably similar,” he said. “The upland and wetland fea-

“I felt I could contribute something because I live on the study area.” Gord Hammell

tures have not changed. There’s still about the same amount of water, fewer wetlands, but all the big ones are still there.” It’s attributable to the type and size of farming in this part of the province. “There’s still a lot of cattle around here. It’s always been mixed farming country, not pure grain.” T h e re’s a l o t o f p e o p l e around these parts who would like to see it stay that way too. Hammell is encouraging them to act on that wish and sign their natural land over to conservation. His citizen science has turned him into an unwitting local

champion for conservation, says John Whitaker, a nearby farm neighbour and chair of the Manitoba Habitat Heritage Corporation. MHHC enlisted Hammell’s expertise on scaup a few years back as it began a special focus on habitat to help save the bird. Working with Wildlife Habitat Canada and NAWAP to save wetlands and improve the bird’s prospects, more than 1,000 acres have been put under permanent protection. “Most people know Gord from the old days as the guy sitting in the Volkswagen parked by the edge of the highway with binocs looking at ducks on the slough,” said Whitaker.

Passionate Over the years, he’s also become known around here as someone who is as passionate as he is knowledgeable about wetlands. You’ll often find Gord giving a talk to local groups and organizations. He frequently has the ear of local farmers and landowners and uses that opportu-

nity to talk up the value of wetland preservation. “He promotes conserving the habitat he’s studying at the same time,” said Whitaker. “He’s talked to a lot of people about the possibility of putting their natural habitat into some sort of permanent protection.” Hammell’s own assessment of his research is much more modest. “It’s a retirement project,” he said. “I’m not trying to save the world here.” But he is trying to save as much of this region’s still abundant bush and wetlands, and not just for the ducks. This is a place people are attracted to and want to live, he said. Drain and clear it for grain production and it will be something else. “We moved here because it looked like this. We didn’t move here because it looked like the Portage area,” he said. “I have personal investment in keeping it the way it is, and a lot of my neighbours do too. ” lorraine@fbcpublishing.com

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COUNTRY CROSSROADS

Prairie fare Have you applauded a cow lately? julie gardenrobinson Food and Nutrition Specialist NDSU Extension Service

s I finished my glass of ice-cold milk, I thought about my now 20-year-old son’s comments many years ago. He always has enjoyed milk. When he was a toddler, we would hear his tiny voice saying “want milk” in the early-morning hours. He wanted his milk and cereal pronto. One day, as our toddler gazed into our backyard through our window and clapped his hands, he announced excitedly, “See cow! See cow!” I rushed to the window to see what was happening. Cows are not allowed in backyards in the city. A rabbit was grazing in our backyard. Granted, it was a pretty big bunny. That’s how we learned that our child called all animals “cows.” We began collecting stuffed animal cows for his bedroom, which had wallpaper adorned with various dancing farm animals, including his favourite animal. Cows are amazing animals. They eat quite a bit, but they also produce lots of milk. A cow’s yearly menu includes an estimated 2.5 tons of hay, 6.5 tons of silage, a couple of acres of grass and as much as 7,000 gallons of water. Cows, in turn, produce about 90 glasses of milk per day, or enough to quench the thirst of 30 children with three glasses of milk daily. During a cow’s lifetime, that’s 200,000 glasses of milk. Fluid milk is used to make many other dairy products. A pound of butter requires about 39 cups of milk, a pound of American cheese requires 19 cups of milk, and one cup of milk is needed to produce eight ounces of yogurt. Milk is a nutrient-rich food, with a wide variety of naturally occurring nutrients, compared with the number of calories. Milk is an excellent source of calcium (300 milligrams

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per cup), plus it naturally contains protein, riboflavin, magnesium, potassium, vitamin B-12, phosphorus and other nutrients. Vitamin D is added to fluid milk because it helps the body use the calcium in milk to build and maintain bones. On the other hand, many milk-type beverages, including almond, coconut and rice milk are available. They differ in naturally occurring nutrients and cost. The calcium, riboflavin and vitamin B-12 in almond, coconut and rice milk are not naturally present. The milk-type beverages also provide far less muscle-maintaining protein. Milk has eight grams of protein per eightounce glass, while most almond, coconut and rice “milk beverages” have, at most, one gram of protein per eight-ounce glass.

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Cheesy Tortilla Mini Pizzas 4 6-inch flour tortillas 1/2 c. chunky-style medium salsa 1/2 c. reduced-fat mozzarella or Monterey Jack cheese 1/2 c. chopped green pepper 1/2 c. frozen corn kernels, thawed 1/4 c. chopped red onion 1/4 c. shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Preheat the oven to 350 F. Place tortillas on a baking sheet. Bake for about seven minutes, until crisp. Remove from oven and top each tortilla with about 2 tablespoons of salsa and 2 tablespoons of cheese. Sprinkle with green pepper, corn and red onion; top with cheddar cheese. Bake about five minutes, until cheese melts. Makes four servings. Each serving has 150 calories, 4 grams (g) of fat, 7 g of protein, 20 g of carbohydrate, 3 g of fibre and 410 milligrams sodium.

These beverages contain less protein, and the calcium, riboflavin, vitamin B-12 and other nutrients are added as a means to fortify the milk to be comparable to cows’ milk. Consuming adequate calcium is especially important during the bone-building years of childhood. Children ages four to eight need 800 milligrams of calcium per day, or about three cups of milk or other calcium-rich foods. Nine- to 18-year-old children need 1,300 milligrams of calcium in their daily diet. Should everyone get their calcium from milk? People with milk allergies must avoid all milk products for medical reasons. Food product ingredient statements are labelled with allergens. For people with allergies, alternative calcium-containing foods and beverages are essential. On the other hand, some people have lactose intolerance, which is different from a milk allergy. Those with lactose intolerance have trouble digesting milk sugar or lactose and feel bloated or experience stomach upset after drinking milk. Research has shown that many people with lactose intolerance can drink some milk if they try smaller amounts and drink it along with meals. Aged cheeses and dairy products with active cultures usually are tolerated by those with lactose intolerance. Low-lactose products are available, as are chewable tablets that you can take before eating dairy. If you think you have allergies or intolerances, check with a health-care provider for the appropriate diagnosis. Let’s applaud the work of dairy cows and dairy farmers. Try this tasty and colourful pizza with a leafy green salad, some fresh strawberries and a glass of ice-cold milk for a complete meal. For more information about nourishing your bones, check out “Nourishing Boomers and Beyond” at http://www.ndsu. edu/boomers for nutrition resources and recipes.

lin Flon’s JoJo Cormier has lived more than 30 years in northern Manitoba, operating a fly-in fishing camp, and enjoying life lived outdoors. A lifestyle of canoeing, hiking and fishing naturally includes lots of home cooking and healthy eating too, which led him to create The Bushman’s Bar, a moist and chewy energy bar made with all-natural ingredients. “I began experimenting with ingredients I found in the forest,” he explains on his website about what led to the launch of his wild rice and berry bar made with blueberries, and cranberries. Cormier has spent the last six years tweaking and refining his recipe for The Bushman’s Bar, with help from the staff at the Saskatchewan Food Industry Development Center

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in Saskatoon to create a shelfready, gluten-free product. The Bushman’s Bar hit shelves last summer, just in time for hikers and campers to pack a few in pockets and backpacks — and the company that launched it is now based in Austin, Manitoba. Its gluten-free status appeals to those with celiac disease, or eating a gluten-free diet, plus athletes, golfers and canoe-

ists all love it, says Karen Pain, Cormier’s business partner and fiancée. The bar is now sold online as well as at nearly two dozen specialty and health stores in Manitoba, Ste. Anne Co-op stores throughout southeaster n Manitoba, plus all six locations of Vita Health Fresh Market in Winnipeg. Learn more at www.borealberrybar.com.

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COUNTRY CROSSROADS

Reena answers more questions Plus, tips of the week make sure you have the right nozzle. A jet that is too powerful can damage concrete. Use a nylon scrub brush.

Reena Nerbas Household Solutions

Battling potato beetles By Lillian Deedman Freelance contributor

Tips of the week:

Hi Reena, W h a t i s t h e b e s t w a y t o s t o re broccoli? — Menno Dear Menno, Refrigerate fresh broccoli in a plastic bag. Use within three days of purchase since the vitamin content decreases the longer it is stored. Or, stand broccoli in a jar of water to keep it fresh longer. Tip: Take the rubber band off vegetables before storing; they will last twice as long. Dear Reena, My son had an old car that left grease stains on our cement carport and I have tried everything to clean it . Do you have any suggestions? — Stella Dear Stella, You can purchase products formulated for cleaning concrete. The following are other options; always wear eye and skin protection when using chemicals. Option 1: Bleach — Dilute as the directions indicate for cleaning. Let the solution sit on the stained area for several minutes, then scrub and rinse. Option 2: TSP — Dilute one cup in one gallon of hot water. Pour it on the area and let it sit for 15 minutes. Scrub with a stiff brush. Rinse off with hose and repeat if needed.

Read Reena’s answer on the best way to store broccoli. PHOTO: THINKSTOCK

Option 3: Muriatic acid — This is not a stain remover or cleaner. The acid actually etches away the concrete itself, and sometimes the stain as well. You will need to scrub and rinse this chemical also. Follow the directions carefully. Use muriatic acid only if you seal the driveway with masonry sealer afterwards. Remember that you will be altering the level of the surface if you remove a lot of material. If you use a pressure washer,

· Cotton sheets (especially high thread count Egyptian, Sateen etc.) come out of my dryer very creased. By accident, I discovered that if I make the bed with the damp sheet, and leave open to dry, the creases disappear! Then I can put the damp top sheet over the dry fitted sheet and tuck the sides in tightly (like in hotels). Putting the damp pillowcases on the pillows and hanging them from a pant hanger with strong clips until dry works great too. · Fresh banana peels on the dirt near plants (house, garden and flower bed) repel bugs such as aphids, ants and others. Thin strips of peel can be hung on branches (100 per cent biodegradable). · To relieve the pain of canker sores — Place a pinch of salt in mouth and then add one teaspoon to water. Gargle and spit. · To soothe sore throats — Carefully heat one-half cup milk and four teaspoons honey until honey is melted. Mix in another one-half cup of milk and warm until it’s as hot as you can drink it. Drink and enjoy. Submitted by: Joanna · To eliminate burnt food oven odours, sprinkle cinnamon in a baking pan. Place the pan in the oven while it’s still warm but no longer hot. Submitted by: Wolf I enjoy your questions and tips, keep them coming. Need a presenter on the topic: Effective Speaking or The Power of Words? Check out: Reena.ca.

Try some amaranthus in the garden Many varieties, germinate quickly, not fussy about soil, but need full sun By Albert Parsons Freelance contributor

he past couple of summers I have grown several different varieties of amaranthus, all new to me except the old faithful “Love Lies Bleeding” that I have grown off and on in my gardens for years. I really like the way this plant produces long burgundy ropes which hang down from the tops of the 120-cmtall plants. I often plant them in large pots on the garden shed step and they always look so good that I thought I would experiment with other amaranthus varieties. One kind I tried was “Marvel Bronze.” The plants are tall and the leaves are an attractive bronze colour and the very deep-maroon tassels are quite lovely. This plant is larger and more substantive than “Love Lies Bleeding,” and the tassels are a deeper shade of burgundy. I start them early indoors so the transplants are a decent size by planting-out time. I also ensure that they are planted in the sunniest exposure possible as some that I have grown on the back patio that receives only morning and

The tassels of “Marvel Bronze” are a lovely deep maroon. PHOTO: ALBERT PARSONS

early-afternoon sun have not had nearly as brightly coloured foliage as those which received more sun. “Hot Biscuits” has a similar growth habit and form to “Marvel Bronze,” except its foliage has an orange tint as opposed to a burgundy cast. Its tassels are burnt orange in colour. This variety fits nicely into a bed which has predominantly hot colours.

“Lividus” is another variety I grew, and while I liked its dark-burgundy foliage and its bushy growth habit, I have since stopped growing it. It performed well in a large pot until about the beginning of August when it became rather rangy and unattractive. Its blooms are also insignificant. The variety of amaranthus that I was sure would be a bit of an oddity turned out to be just that. “Fat Spike” produces

stout spikes which are upright and do not trail as do the tassels of the other varieties Amaranthus are heat-loving plants and were easy to start from seed in the warmth of my basement light garden. Don’t be in a hurry to plant amaranthus seedlings outdoors in the spring as they are like coleus — they sulk and are not happy if put outdoors before the weather is consistently warm. The plants do not get as bushy as I originally expected and have quite an upright growth habit. Pots of amaranthus look a bit bare at the bottom so I often add a few other plants, such as nierembergia, lobelia and dwarf yellow marigolds, at the base of the amaranthus to make the containers more attractive. Other wise, amaranthus proved easy to grow. They germinate quickly, seem to tolerate a range of soil types, and are quite drought tolerant. They do, however, require full sun to reach their potential. One of the pleasures gardeners experience is to try new things. Perhaps you will try some amaranthus in your garden some year. Albert Parsons writes from Minnedosa, Manitoba

ontrolling potato beetles in the garden can be a neverending battle. Although I have had success with chemicals, I prefer to use safer preventive measures whenever possible. I’ve tried planting marigolds among the plants and also spreading ashes between t h e row s — s o m e w h a t successful but not completely. The season I spent plucking bugs off plants into a tin can was so discouraging that my interest in growing potatoes diminished. A few years ago while listening to a radio horticulture program, a caller phoned in with a new idea. She said that the potato beetle larvae overwinter in the soil, and if you wait until after June 1 to plant your potatoes, the beetles will search elsewhere for their food supply. I first thought sowing that late would not work into my plan for early potatoes, but decided to give it a try. While waiting for June 1, I gave the potatoes a head start by seeding them into shallow trays in the greenhouse. Each seed potato was placed onto two inches of soil, spaced four inches apart, and then covered with additional soil. They grew quickly and by the first week of June I had strong, healthy transplants. The first year, new potatoes were enjoyed in July without any sign of potato beetles. The following year — same plan — same success of no beetles. Transplanting potatoes into a large field would not be practical, but on a smaller scale, this method has made possible a beetle-free potato garden. Lillian Deedman writes from Killarney, Manitoba

By the first week of June I have strong, healthy transplants. PHOTO: LILLIAN DEEDMAN

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COUNTRY CROSSROADS

Third generation continues family’s rodeo passion

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MHSRA member has been riding since she was two years old and barrel racing since four By Darrell Nesbitt Freelance contributor

assed down through generations, rodeo has been in two Ma n i t o b a f a m i l i e s — Cochrane and Boyes for quite some time. Presently competing as a high school rookie in the Manitoba High School Rodeo Association (MHSRA), Jenel Boyes, a student at Har tney School, has been in the saddle since she was two and barrel racing since the age of four. Following in the footsteps of her parents, Rachelle and Terry Boyes of Deleau, the Grade 9 student began with MHSRA in 2011. “One of the reasons I joined the MHSRA was because my mom competed in Saskatchewan and my grandpa and grandma, Art and Marilyn Cochrane of Onanole, enjoyed it so much that they helped start up high school rodeo in Manitoba, said Boyes. “My grandpa is still volunteering 20 years later, serving as president and the national director.” Boyes says team roping is her favourite event because it’s fun but chal-

Team roping is Jenel Boyes’ favourite event. PHOTO: DARRELL NESBITT

lenging, and adds the best part is being able to work with one of her closest friends as a roping partner. “Friendship plays an important role in the sport of rodeo, as does comradeship, grit, determination and patience,” said Boyes. “The western lifestyle keeps me on my toes and ready for my next challenge including keeping my grades up. “The MHSRA is like the beginning of a long, long road that’s filled with valuable, fun and serious lessons. There aren’t enough words to describe how the MHSRA will help you get

where you want to go and have a great time getting there,” said Boyes. “I’ve competed at Canadians every year, the first year in just pole bending and barrel racing at Virden. The second in poles, barrels, breakaway and ribbon roping and last year I competed in all six junior events in Alberta. I’ve qualified for Nationals every year, but I have only represented Manitoba once in the 2013-14 season. I qualified and competed in all six junior girls events at Des Moines, Iowa, and I hope to qualify again this year and be a part of Team Manitoba.”

Both of Boyes’ parents competed at the semipro level and her mom even went pro for a couple of years, making it to the Canadian Finals Rodeo. “My parents have helped me train and be a better competitor, but my grandpa and his devotion to rodeo and helping others has been my biggest inspiration. I want to make people proud and prove the doubters wrong, I’ll stop at nothing less,” said Boyes. “Being involved in rodeo has helped me a lot, it has improved my balance, hand-eye co-ordination, and carrying all those oat pails, square bales and water buckets has made moving what used to be too heavy things a lot easier.” Boyes and her family live near Deleau, and she attends the K to 12 school in Hartney. When not riding or roping she plays hockey and baseball. Upon graduating in 2018 she would like to take equine sciences or a farrier’s course. She is also hoping to continue her rodeo journey, maybe college rodeo and then professional.

The end of a perfect day. PHOTO: VANESSA WOLLMAN

Welcome to Country Crossroads If you have any stories, ideas, photos or a comment on what you’d like to see on these pages, send it to Country Crossroads, 1666 Dublin Ave., Winnipeg, Man. R3H 0H1, phone 1-800-782-0794, fax 204-944-5562, email susan@fbcpublishing.com. I’d love to hear from you. Please remember we can no longer return material, articles, poems or pictures. — Sue

Darrell Nesbitt writes from Shoal Lake, Manitoba

Co-operator barn series revival Do you know this barn?

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.

Manitoba is filled with villages and towns bearing names of distant lands. Often, the oldest surviving buildings in the area also reflect this transplanted heritage. Libau is one such area. Settled at the turn of the century by immigrants from Latvia, it was named in remembrance of the now Russian seaport through which they had left their homelands for Canada. Jacob and Dora Ozol were part of that original group and finally settled about 1-1/2 miles east of the townsite. One of their earliest buildings was the horse stable at the left of this week’s illustration. Along with a number of smaller spruce log structures, it illustrates the log joinery of the time and some design traditions of homeland. Located to the right is a converted home/workshop, and out of the picture is a 1932 barn which features old-country hinges on the doors. Jacob Ozol also built another traditional structure that is still in use today by son Hans and wife Lorna. The six-foot-square smokehouse continues to serve its original purpose of curing hams, sausage, bacon, fish, etc. with its fieldstone and lime walls still in good repair.

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$75,000 ‘13 macdon 2152-35Ft

Combine, 2260hrs, 360HP, Good cond., 520 Header, Excellent cond., 35FT, SPLIT DUALS, 600/65R28 STEERS, LARGE TOUCH REEL, SINGLE KNIFE DRIVE, HYD TILT, HYD SCREEN DISPLAY, CR STYLE SPREADERS FORE/AFT, AHHC

‘14 New Holland CX8090 ELEVAtiON

Windrower, 298hrs, 190HP, Excellent cond., 36FT, DELUXE CAB, CAB SUSPENSION, DELUXE LED LIGHTS, 600/65R 677851

‘13 New Holland SP.240F XP

High Clearance Sprayer, 4WD, 865hrs, 275HP, Good cond., 100FT, 1200GAL SS, 2 SETS TIRES, FM1000, AUTO PILOT 677872

‘13 New Holland H7460-16Ft

‘13 New Holland CX8080

Combine, 2WD, 295hrs, 225HP, Excellent Disc Mower Conditioner, Excellent cond., Combine, 2WD, 499hrs, 360HP, Excellent cond., CAST CYLINDER, 520/85R442 DU- CHEVRON RUBBER ROLLS, MOMAX MODU-- cond., 520 DUALS, 600 REARS, CAST, HID, ALS, 600 REARS, RECIEVER, NAV II LAR DUTTER BAR, HYD TONGUE SWING Y&M, 790CP-15FT

$90,000

$275,000

$135,000 ‘13 New Holland H8060-36Ft

‘09 New Holland tV6070

Tractor, 4WD, 2875hrs, 155HP, Good cond., 82LB LOADER, THIRD FLOOR PEDAL, WHEEL WEIGHTS, 480/85R34 677932

$54,900

677759

$179,000

677757

‘10 New Holland 94C-36Ft

Header, Excellent cond., 36FT, DOUBLE KNIFE DRIVE, 6 BAT UII 42IN DIAMETER ONE PIECE REEL, SLOW SPEED

677746

$296,000

Windrower, 1333hrs, 18.4R26 Drive Tires, 16.5L-16.1 Rears, 35FT D60, Hdr Tilt

677744

$37,000

‘08 macdon m150-35Ft

Air Drill, NH Opener, Double Shoot, Floatation Tires

$389,000

‘09 New Holland P2070 - 70’

677742

$49,000

677738

$99,000

664252

$92,000

618931

‘09 New Holland 94C-40Ft

Header, Excellent cond., DOUBLE KNIFE DRIVE, 6 BAT UII SPLIT REEL, DOUBLE DRIVE, HYD FORE/AFT, TRANS

SEEdiNG

HEAdERS

SPRAYERS

2005 MR MAXIM III 50FT-10IN c/w 7240 TBH . . . . $46,500

2013 CIH 2152-35FT CNH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$75,000

1993 MB 960 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$10,000

2009 NH P2070 70FT X 12IN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $92,000

1999 HY 994-30FT R65/R75/MF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$9,000

1997 MR 8900 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17,500

2010 NH 72C-30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $23,500

2002 FC 3450 TBH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $34,500

2009 NH 94C-40FT CR/CX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $54,900

2010 JD 5000-51FT c/w 1910 TBH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$74,500

2008 NH 76C-14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$14,900

1998 JD 1900 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $13,900

1998 NH 971-30FT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$4,500

COmBiNES

HY SP25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$9,500

2007 CIH SRX 160 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $23,500 2001 FC 67 XL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17,000 2000 SPAIR 3200 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$10,900 2013 NH SP .240F XP 1200GAL 100FT . . . . . . . . . . $275,000 2012 NH SP275R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2012 NH SP .240F XP 1200GAL-100FT . . . . . . . . . . $235,000 2006 ROGAT 1274C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$120,000

2010 NH 94C-36FT CR/CX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $49,000

tRACtORS

2003 NH HW300-25FT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $36,000

2009 NH CX8080 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $189,000

2013 NH H7460-16FT Rubber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$37,000

2008 NH CX8080 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $179,900

2008 NH 1475-18FT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $24,900

2003 NH CR970 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$125,000

2008 NH 1475-HS16FT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $23,900

2001 NH TR99 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $69,000

2005 NH 1475-18FT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25,000

1994 NH TX66 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20,000

1999 NH 1475-18FT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$10,900

‘13 New Holland H8060 - 36’

‘12 New Holland SP.240F XP

$430,000

690841

Sprayer, 4WD, 700hrs, 275HP, Excellent cond., 1200GAL POLY TANK, 380/90R46 TIRES, 100FT/60FT 10 SECTION BOOMS

‘14 Versatile 550dt

Tractor, 4WD, 590HP, Excellent cond.

693358

‘14 Seedmaster Ct6012

Air Drill, Excellent cond., 60FT 12IN, TIRE N TIRE, HD FRONT CASTERS, DUAL FRONT WING CA

2007 CIH WDX1202-36FT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $64,000 2014 MB M150-40FT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $147,500 2008 MB M150 D60 DK 35FT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $99,000

$136,000

687767

‘13 New Holland H8060-36Ft Windrower, 2WD, 5hrs, 190HP, Excellent cond.

693754

$169,000

Windrower, 190HP, HB 36’ UII split 5 bat double drive reel Draper Header

680950

$289,000

679668

$135,000

678145

SWAtHERS

‘14 New Holland t9.390 Hd

Tractor, 4WD, 125hrs, 390HP, 710/70R42 DUALS, PS, PTO, 57GPM, 4 REM, HID’s

2013 NH H8060-36FT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$135,000 2009 NH H8040-30FT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $71,900

miSC. ATV 2009 CK 3100S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$9,250 Deep Tillage 2006 MR CP840 MAG III . . . . . . . . . . .$22,500 Trailer 2005 TTECH CT3200 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25,000 Skid Steer Loader 2013 NH L230 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $51,900 Grain Auger 2003 FK 1370TM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$9,500 Grain Vac 2011 WLNGA 6614 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $21,000 Mower/Batwing 2014 SU XH1500 S3 SERIES

690133

‘11 New Holland tR99

Combine, 2WD, 2650hrs, Excellent cond., Mint condition, Electronic Stone trap, Y&M, Swathmas 699153

690840

‘08 New Holland CX8080

Combine, 1375hrs, Good cond., Chaff Spreaders, Yield & Moisture, Intelliview II Display, 699155

‘09 New Holland t6050

Tractor, 4WD, 2445hrs, 125HP, 16x16 Auto Shift, 18.4R38 Rears, 14.9R28 Fronts, Fenders

$26,900

$270,000

mOWER CONditiONER

$235,000

2010 NH CX8080 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$185,000

2013 NH H8060-36FT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$135,000

‘15 Versatile 450

Tractor, 4WD, 500HP, Excellent cond., STD, 800’s, 98GPM, 6 REMOTES, E-PRO STEERING 699185

$85,000

2005 MB 974 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$37,500

2013 NH NEW H8060-36FT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$136,000

$179,900

2011 NH CX8080 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$179,000

2010 NH 94C GRAIN BELT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $56,571

$85,000 $90,000 $65,900 $55,900 $65,000

1997 MF 220-30FT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $22,000

$46,500

2013 NH CX8080 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $296,000

2000 CIH MX270 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2009 NH TV6070 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2009 NH T6050 PLUS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2003 NH TM140 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1995 CIH 9350 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

$69,000

2013 NH CX8080 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $296,000

2010 NH 94C-36FT CR/CX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $51,000

$66,000

2014 NH CX8090 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $389,000

2006 MB 9352I-30FT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $69,900

‘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

Highway #2 South

Highway #6 North

Highway #10 East

Fax: 306-946-2613

Fax: 306-746-2919

Fax: 306-782-5595

Ph: 306-946-3301

Ph: 306-746-2911

Ph: 306-783-8511

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Fencing Firewood Fish Farm Forestry/Logging Fork Lifts/Pallet Trucks Fur Farming Generators GPS Health Care Heat & Air Conditioning Hides/Furs/Leathers Hobby & Handicrafts Household Items Iron & Steel

hAYing & hArvesting – Baling Equipment – Mower Conditioners – Swathers – Swather Accessories – Various CoMBines – Belarus – Case/IH – Cl – Caterpillar Lexion – Deutz – Ford/NH – Gleaner – John Deere – Massey Ferguson – Versatile – White – Combines - Various – Accessories

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sprAYing eqUipMent – Sprayers – Various

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The Manitoba Co-operator | June 11, 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

Parkland

Birtle

Riverton Eriksdale

McCreary

Langruth

Neepawa

Gladstone

Rapid City

Reston Melita

Treherne

Killarney

Crystal City

Elm Creek

Sanford

Ste. Anne

Carman

Mariapolis

Pilot Mound

Lac du Bonnet

Beausejour

Winnipeg

Austin

Souris

Boissevain

Stonewall Selkirk

Portage Carberry

Brandon

Westman

Waskada

Interlake

Erickson Minnedosa

Hamiota

Virden

Arborg

Lundar Gimli

Shoal Lake

St. Pierre

242

Morris Winkler Morden

Altona

AUCTION SALES Manitoba Auctions – Interlake

McSherry Auction Service Ltd

ANTIQUE TRACTOR PLUS AUCTION SALE Lawrence Gudmundson Saturday, June 20 @ 11:00 am

Fisher Branch

Ste. Rose du Lac Russell

AUCTION SALES Manitoba Auctions – Interlake

Steinbach

Red River

AUCTION SALES Manitoba Auctions – Parkland BRUCE & BEVERLEY COCHRAN Auction Sale. Sat., Jun. 13, 2015, 9:00a.m. Hamiota, MB. At the junction of PTH#’s 21 & 24 (3-mi south of Hamiota), go 4-mi east on PTH#24 to PR#134W, turn north. Signs. JD 6400 Tractor, w/cab, FWA, 640 Loader Forks & Bucket, 3 PTH, 3,552-hrs; 1953 JD R Dsl Tractor, runs; JD 830 Dsl Tractor, PS, NRT, pup NR; JD D Tractor, on steel; 1928 JD D Tractor, cyl. & rad. redone, apart, complete; JD 70 Dsl Tractor, runs; JD AR Tractor, hydraulics; JD A Tricycle Trac- tor; JD 730 Dsl, PS, runs; IH M Farmall Tractor, WFA, new rubber; IH F20 Tractor, on steel; Early 20’s Case 832 Tractor, on steel, tight; JD D, tight; Parts of 2 D Tractors w/difference of 3 serial numbers; JD Swather; 2 & 3 Furrow & Breaking Plows; Vibrashank Cultivator; IH 80 3-PTH Snow Blower; Pallet Forks; JD Pup Engine; JD Horse Drawn Ma- nure Spreader; Auger; Harrows; Deep Tiller; Stone Picker; (5) Garden Sheds; 18-ft Car Hauler Trailer; JD AMT 600 Gator; JD LA 165 Mower; Metal & Wood Lathes & Chisels; Morgan Milling/Drilling Ma- chine; Black Max 5-HP Air Compressor; Oxy-Acety- lene Set; Floor Pedestal Drill; Hyd. Press & Bend- ing Dies; Metal Band Saw; Mitre Saw; Millermatic 135 Mig Welder w/gas; Industrial Grinder; Lots of Shop, Power & Hand Tools; (6) Stationary Engines; Bearings & Magnetos; Tire Shrink; “Graydort” Auto front Axle & Tires; Collectible Licence Plates; Furni- ture, Household & Collectibles. A Very Large Sale, 2-ring selling. See sale bills or website for listing & photos. Hudson Auction Service Hamiota, MB. Ph:(204)764-2447, Cells:(204)764-0288/764-0173. Website:www.globalauctionguide.com FARM EQUIP AUCTION for Perreault Farm & Guests, St. Lazare, MB. Wed., June 24th 10:00am DST. Directions: 5-mi North on Hwy 41 from St. La- zare turnoff, then 3-mi West on gravel road to the Farm. Sale includes Tractors, Tillage, Haying, Har- vest, etc. 6 Tractors: IHC 624; JD 2130; 4010; 4020; 2 x 4440’s; MacDon 5020 hydro swing mower conditioner; JD 535 round baler; Jiffy bale shredder; Augers; Leon dozer blade; 25-ft Morris deep tiller; Morris 66-ft tine harrows; IHC914 Combine red top; JD 7701 Combine low acres; Bale feeders; post pounder; Oat roller, etc. Large sale, lots more than listed, subject to additions & deletions. See our website www.globalauctionguide.com Miller Auc- tions Inc. Brandon, MB. Office (204)725-8289, Cell (204)522-5683

Arborg, MB North 1 1/2 Miles on #326. Be On Time! No Small Items Contact: (204) 376-2795

Plane & Truck: 1946 Taylor Craft Model BC 12 D, Low Hours, Log Book * 75 GMC Camper Special 100,000 miles Sft * Over 20 Tractors: JD 5020 * JD 2130 3PH w JD 146 FEL * 2) JD A 3PH * 2) JD 80 * 2) JD LA * 2) JD M * JD G * JD 4020 3000 Original Hours * JD 3020 * JD 316 R Mower * Ford N H 7740 MFWA FEL 5619 Hrs. * MF 90 FEL * Int B 275 3PH * Ford 8N * Ford 9N * 1930 Olive Hartpar * AC D17 2 PH * Stuart McSherry (204) 467-1858 or (204) 886-7027 www.mcsherryauction.com

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AUCTiON SALE At 1150 Wall St. (Winnipeg)

Sunday, June 21 at 1:00 pm (Viewing at 9:00 am till sale time Same Day of Sale Only)

CNC vertical mill H.H. Roberts 22x40* horizontal mill Brown & Sharp 12x52* Darbert 9x42* Darbert 10x50* Deckel Pantograph model KF1 *vertical lathe Bullard 26”* Mazak Ace lathe 16x80* clausing lathe 12x36* McDougal lathe 21x36* Clausing Metosa lathe 16x66* Kerry lathe 11x24* cylinder grinder Brown & Sharp #2, 13x24* Proth 20x60* Jackobsen 10x30* radial drill Brickford 26”* Cincinnati 12’ planer* Excello 9x42 vertical mill* Baxter horizontal 22” band saw* 1/4”x10’ Rushworth shear* 1/4”x60” power plate roller* Miller Sync 300 amp. T16 welder* Lincoln power mig welder* thermal Cutmaster 151 plasma arc* Reform 10’ knife grinder* large assortment of new steel & angle iron* plus lots of other misc. items too numerous to mention.

TERMS: Cash, Visa, MasterCard or Debit paid in Full Same Day of Sale. 5% Buyer’s Fee. “Everything Sold As is, Where is” with no warranties implied or expressed “SUBJECT TO ADDITIONS & DELETIONS”

KAYE’S AUCTiONS 204-668-0183 Wpg.

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Grain Farm For Sale

www.canadianfarmrealty.com Royal LePage Riverbend

COMBINED AUCTION for George & Donelda Walland The Estate of Tom & Allison Rintoul Sat., June 27th at 11:00am from junct Hwy 1 & 16 west of Portage. 2-mi West on Hwy 1 till Rd 46 & 6-mi South. 1955 Buick; 283 Chev eng; 70-HP VRO Johnson; other outboard engines; Butchering equip; Garden Tillers; 250 Millermatic welder; Shop Tools & Equip, Furniture & Appliances, Antique & Col- lectables. Check website for full Listing www.nickelauctions.com Sale conducted by Nickel Auctions Ltd Dave Nickel auctioneer PH (204)637-3393 cell (204)856-6900

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Wed., June 10 @ 4:00 pm

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

Powerview, Manitoba

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

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

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Stonewall, MB - #12 Patterson Drive

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

Toll Free: 1-866-873-5488 Fax: 306-873-5492 Box 2199, Tisdale, SK S0E 1T0 Email: bruce@sasktel.net

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EQUIPMENT PLUS CONSIGNMENT SALE Sun., June, 21 @ 10:00 pm

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Toll Free: 1-866-873-5488 Fax: 306-873-5492 Box 2199, Tisdale, SK S0E 1T0 Email: bruce@sasktel.net

Saturday, June 20th at 11:00 am (Viewing 9:00 am Sale Day of Sale Only)

***Auctioneer’s Note*** Items must be removed by Monday June 22, 2015 by 6:00 pm “NO EXCEPTIONS”

TRAILERS

2006 Tarnel 26’ tri axle trailer GVW 21000 lbs.* 2004 Load Trail 20’ tandem axle flat bed trailer w/tool box & cage GVW 7000 lbs.* 45’ Semi storage trailer* 4-Van body boxes (15’, 16’, 20’ & 22’)* 1976 Chevrolet C-65 dump truck w/ 15’ dump box V-8, standard* 1976 Chevrolet Silverado 1-ton stake truck* 1961 GMC 1-ton dump*

PAVING STONES

Approx. 40 miscellaneous pallets of retaining wall, inter lock blocks & patio slabs*

MISCELLANEOUS

3HP gas power landscape roller* John Deere LX176 riding lawn mower (trans not working)* assorted truck hitches* Pallet of bagged top soil* checker plate truck tool box* Brayden 20-ton PTO winch* assorted wheel barrows* shovels, etc.* assorted items from a hotel (satellite racks w/receivers, boxes of hair dryers, Irons, hangers, etc.* assorted mobile media carts* Plus lots of other miscellaneous too numerous to mention.

TOOLS

3-Jack hammers (Stanley Platipus hyd. Hammer & 2 air)* 2-Stilhl concrete saws* concrete vibrator* 2-brick splitters (1-hydraulic)* Alum. Van shelf* 3-rolls of snow fence* strapping machine* patio block installation tool* etc.

KAYE’S AUCTIONS 204-668-0183 Wpg.

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Estate of Harry Bejzyk

Saturday, June 13 @ 10:00 am Komarno, MB Jct #229 & Hwy #7, South on #7, 1 1/4 Miles Contact: (204) 886-3936

Ford NH S 110 MFWA Cab FEL 8249 Hrs * Deutz Dx110 Cab 540/1000 5872 hrs * Int 384 dsl 3PH w/ Buhler / Allied 395 FEL 1298 hrs, Exc Cond * Farmall A * NH 675 Tandem Manure Spreader * 25' Self Standing Panels * Corral Panels * Hesston 1265 hyd Swing Mower Cond * Hesston 565 T RD Baler * Highline 1400 Auto Bale Wagon * Citrix MX12 V Rake * Vicon 6 Rake * NH Side Del Rake * NH 270 Square Baler * Hopper Trailer * Auger * Fertilizer Spreaders * 7' 3PH Cult * 3PH 350 Gal Poly Tank * Polaris 500 Sportsman 4 x 4 Quad * Simplicity Citation Z 23 HP R Mower * Honda 200 3 Wheeler * 5 Guns * 02 Dodge 2500 dsl 4x4 Ext 315,000 km, Sft * 08 GMC Sierra 4x4 Z71 Quad Cab 288,000 km, Sft * 00 Dodge 3500 Leisure Travel Van, 197,000 km * Tools * Farm Misc * Gorgeous Restored Wood Heaters * Some Antique Household** Stuart McSherry (204) 467-1858 or (204) 886-7027 www.mcsherryauction.com

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

Tractor & Storage: 87 Fruehauf 53' Frt Trailer w/ Side Door * Ford TE 20 Gas 3PH * Recreation: Yamaha Kodiak 400 cc 4x4, 3700 kms * 16' BH Camper * Utility Trailer w/ Slide in Camper * 20' Fiberglass Fishing Yawl * Johnson 25 HP Outboard * Fishing & Camping Items * Decoys * Winchester, Model 1892, LA, Cal 44-40 * Savage BA, Cal 22 * Left Hand Compound Bow * Misc: 3PH Bale Forks * Fire Hose * Chain Link Posts * Various Power & Hand Tools * Shop Supply * Craftsman 8HP Snowblowers * Weedeater * Antiques: 60s Huski 500 w/ Sleigh * Windmill, Tower & Aireator * Fairbanks Stationery Engines * 1) 8 HP * 7 HP Stationery Engine * 3) Int Stationery Engines * Magnettos * Anvil * Steel Wheels * Buffalo Skulls * Wood Cook Stove * Dresser * Table * K Cupboard * Trunk * Lamps * Crocks * Place Setting * Medi Lift Recliner * Various Household Effects * Restaurant Equip: Baker Table * Hobbart 20 Quart Dough Mixer * Com Grill * Moffat Steamer * "Superior" Potato Peeler * Stainless Steel Pails * Stuart McSherry (204) 467-1858 or (204) 886-7027 www.mcsherryauction.com

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Stonewall, MB - #12 Patterson Drive

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2916 workable acre grain farm for sale located south of Killarney, MB. Mostly all in one block, potential to purchase more land in the area. 202,000 bushels of modern grain storage, newer post frame building with bi-fold door, heated workshop and bungalow house. Well designed yard for heavy truck traffic. Contact Stacey Hiebert for more information @ 204.371.5930

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PRE HAYING CONSIGNMENT SALE BRANDON, MB. • SATURDAY JUNE 20th • 9:00 AM DIRECTIONS: Sale will be held at Fraser Auction Service Ltd. Sales yard 1/4 mile north of the junction of highways #1 & #10 on 25 Wheatbelt Road. Brandon, MB. THIS SALE WILL FEATURE: Farm & Industrial Equipment *Trucks *Trailers *Livestock Handling Equipment *Vehicles *Lawn & Leisure *Shop Equipment & Tools, 3PT Hitch & Acreage Equipment * Plus Misc. Pallet Lots & Soooo Much More!!! EQUIPMENT CONSIGNED by B&A WOODS FARMS Ltd: *2010 Cat Lexion 590R sp combine 462hp w/P516 pick-up header, 960 threshing hours, 1316 engine hours showing, Cebis monitor pkg, mapping pkg, yield and moisture, 620/70R42 duals, HD long auger, dual range cyl, electric rotor covers, 3D chaffer, MAV straw chopper, chaff spreader, std feeder house with dust suction fans *2006 40’ Honeybee SP40-L19 straight cut header w/Lexion adapter, dbl knife drive, pickup reel, fore and aft, pea augers, self-transport TRACTORS: *1975 White 2-105 Tractor *1955 Ford 800 2WD Tractor, New front wheel bearings & seals (Grill New Guard), seat suspension overhauled, New seat cover, 3PT Overhauled & checked out OK, all fluids changed, new oil in engine & Filters, new front & rear Tires, Excellent Condition, Ready to work. *1950 WF Allis Chalmers Tractor *Massey Ferguson 135 Tractor, new sleeves, piston rings, rebuilt hyd pump *Cockshutt 1350 Tractor (Minniapolis Moline Built) w/ Cockshutt Loader, Gas Eng, 3PT, Good Tires, Newer Hyd Pump *1976 8430 JD Tractor, Quad Range Trans, Triple Hyd, PTO, 20.8-34 Duals, 215 HP, 8274 Hrs Showing HARVEST EQUIPMENT: *2002 Case IH 2388 Combine, 2841 Hrs Showing SEED & TILLAGE: *100’ MarFlex Suspended Boom Sprayer *Flexicoil Series 65 field sprayer, 1000US gallon tank, 100’ boom, windscreens, disc markers, new boom tires, 16.5L-16.1 main frame tires, hydraulic pump drive, mix tank, triple nozzle bodies, field ready. *90’ Flexi Coil 67 Suspended Boom Sprayer, 1000 Gal Tank, Monitor, Joystick, Wire Harness, Manuals *60’ George White 90965F Sprayer, w/ Pump *84’ Bourgault pt 850 Centurion III Sprayer, 1000 us gal, monitor & manual *Brandt PT Sprayer *Homemade Sprayer, Pump, 300 Gal Tank *70’ Delmar RCH72 Heavy Harrows, Hyd angel and up and down, NEW teeth last fall *50’ Flexi Coil 800 Field Cult w/ 3 Bar Harrows, 7.2” Spacing *68’ Great Northern Sprayer HAYING EQUIPMENT: *MF 7075 sp swather w/14’hay crimper head, steel crimp rolls *Hesston 565A rd baler w/new constant velocity shaft *Hesston 565A Rd Baler, PTO, new CV Joint in PTO Shaft *2004 5” Convey Air Grain Vac *1995 Vermeer 605 Super J Hard Core Rd Baler, Good Tires, Field Ready, Electronic Twine, Monitor, PTO *1993 Hesston 565A Rd Baler *JD 530 Rd Baler *NH 855 Rd Baler, PTO, Monitor, Manuals *International 3650 Soft Core Rd Baler, Newer Bearings *Vermeer 605D Baler, PTO *2003 John Deere 567 Round Baler Ser# E00567X195031, 1 3/8 CV 1000 Hookup Hyd PU, Megalift, Monitors included, no manuals * GRAIN HANDLING EQUIPMENT: *MK100-71 Westfield Swing Auger, 540 PTO *13 x 81 Westfield FLEX MK Plus Swing Auger *13” x 70’ Farm King Swing Auger, PTO *2009 10” x 41’ Westfield Auger, Gas eng, Electric Clutch, Hyd Mover *8” x 50’ Scoop-a-Second Auger *7” x 36’ Westfield Auger w/ New 15HP Eng *7” x 35’ Allied Grain Auger w/ Powerfist 15HP Gas Engine *Bobcat #30 Auger w/18” Bit *Farm fans auto catch AB120A Grain Dryer, Manual TRUCKS & VEHICLES: *2008 Ford F150 FX4 Supercrew Truck, 8 Cyl, White, VIN# 1FTPW14V038FB80379, 429, 252 Kms Showing *2002 Dodge Ram 1500 Light Pickup. 6 Cyl, Blue, VIN# 1D7HA16K32J190846, 210,308 Kms Showing *2005 Ford Escape XLT V6 Sport Utility, 4 Door, 6 Cyl, Black, 269,568 Kms Showing, VIN# 1FMYU93115KB48276 *2002 Ford Escape XLS V6 Sport Utility, 4 Door, 6 cyl, Gray, VIN# 1FMYU02162KC81625, 187,021 Kms Showing *2002 Ford Taurus *2002 Chev Astra Van, VIN#1GCDL19X42B147427, 185,556 Kms Showing (Proceeds from the sale of this vehicle will go to the TEEN CHALLENGE OF CENTRAL CANADA INC) *2000 Dodge Grand Caravan, Pass Van, 6 Cyl, Green, VIN# 2B4GP24G6YR795101, 351,518 Kms Showing, (Proceeds from the sale of this vehicle will go to the TEEN CHALLENGE OF CENTRAL CANADA INC) *1997 GMC C/R 1500 4+ Cab Extended Cab, 6 Cyl, Red, VIN# 1GTEC19WXVE542985, 239,517 Kms Showing (Proceeds from the sale of this vehicle will go to the TEEN CHALLENGE OF CENTRAL CANADA INC) *1999 Ford F150, Reg Cab, 2WD, Short Box, VIN# 2FTZF1720XCA14034, 226,665 Kms Showing *1993 GMC Volvo White, L10 Cummins, 10 Spd, PTO, 252,213 Kms Showing, VIN# 4V1JDBMF1PR818606 *1980 International, 350 Cummins, 10 Spd, PT0, VIN# KGB15523, 688,851 Km sshowing *1990 Ford F250, Supercab, 2WD, 3/4 Ton Truck, DSL, 7.3 Motor, 494,819 Kms Showing VIN# 1FTHX25M4LKA56361 *1990 Ford Dump Truck, 6 Cyl, White, 433,562 Kms Showing, VIN#1FDPK84A0LVA30533 *1998 Dodge RAM 3500, Quad Cab, Extended Cab, VIN# 1B7MF33D7WJ147208, 170,454 Kms Showing *1997 Ford Explorer Sport Utility, 4 Door, 6 Cyl, Blue, VIN# 1FMDU34X3VZB74805, 165,570 Kms Showing, New fuel pump & starter *1994 IH 4900 6x4 t/a deck truck w/IH DT466 250hp dsl engine, Eaton Fuller 8 spd Trans with deep reduction, 385,407kms showing *1993 International 3 Ton Flat Deck, with hyd Tow Bar on Back End, Air Bag Suspension, Runs

& Drives, VIN#1HTSLPEM8PH484535 *1992 Mack Truck Tractor, VIN# 2M2P267Y0NC013186, 078,868 Kms Showing *1990 Kenworth Grain Truck w/ 20 ft Cancade Box, 3406 Cat Eng, 10 Spd, Fuller Trans, Michael Roll Tarp, 11R25.5, Alum Rims, SAFETIED * 1990 F150 extended cab with 164100km, 5.0L gas engine, 2WD, duel fuel tanks, air, cruise tilt, AM/FM, runs great, fully serviced and maintenance records available, SAFETIED TRAILERS: *2005 Load King SemiTrailer , Steel, New Tarps in 2013 (Both), tires - 24.5 - 90%, manual openers (Lead) (PUP), BOTH SAFETIED (Bought new - one owner) *2004 Load King Semi-Trailer , Steel, New Tarps in 2013 (Both), tires - 24.5 - 90%, manual openers (Lead), (PUP), BOTH SAFETIED (Bought new - one owner) *2006 Darco Goose Neck Trailer w/ 2-10,000 Lbs Axles, 30’ Long with 80” inside ID Height, Conestoga Rolling Tarp System, , SAFETIED *2008 20’ Rainbow Utility Trailer, VIN# 2R9HD202981625156 MANURE SPREADERS & EQUIPMENT: *(3) Bunning Lowlander 230T Wide Body Vertical Beater t/a manure spreaders w/31,000kg gross cap, 1000 PTO, leaf springs on hitch, brakes on both axles *JD 780 Hydra-Push Manure Spreader, PTO *LH Manurigater Reel w/approx 3000’ on trailer, Honda 160 Mtr *6” Glendale Pit Pump *Hoses, Injector ANTIQUE EQUIPMENT: *International 2 Furrow Disc Plow (Horse Drawn) *JD Corn Planter *Tumble Bug Scraper LIVESTOCK EQUIPMENT: *NEW 13 ft x 13 ft Heavy Duty Horse Stable Unit c/w: sliding gate, water feeder, heavy gauge galvanized steel frame, bamboo plate walls, all hardwares included *(2) NEW 12 ft farm gate *Norec Portable Single Weighing & Control System, Model M2000A LSB, Legal for Trade, Monitor, only used 1 season, adjustable side *Portable Ranchers Welding Loading Chute *NH 352 Mixmill *Squeeze Chute *Lewis Cattle Oiler *Portable Squeeze chute/Headgate *Gehl Forage Harvester, PTO, Monitor INDUSTRIAL: *Case Drott Cruz-Air, Model 40 BYR, 0557 Hrs Showing *JD 644D Loader w/ Cancade Bucket, 6809 Hrs showing *920 CAT Loader L-1, 1610 Hrs Showing *1998 All Terrain 41’ LX41 UPRIGHT Scissorlift, Outriggers, Dual Fuel, Kobota Gas or Propane, New Tires *2005 Olympic Material Handling LTD, 4000 lb Lift, 6’ x 8’ Deck w/split ramp, OAIS 7296-4 Model, 1 PH, 110V, Hand rail on sides *1989 Skid Steer L785 New Holland, 66” Bucket, 57 HP, Manual *Clark Fork Lift, 8000 lbs, 2187 Hrs Showing *Hyster Fork Lift w/ Charger, Model E30BS *Fork lift *CAT Bucket, 4 1/4 Yard - was on CAT 950 Wheel Loader *Spade Nose Bucket *Lincolin Welder, SAE 400 *Industrial Snow Blower - fits a wheel loader SHOP EQUIPMENT: *(2) NEW 2015 Easy Kleen Magnum Plus, 4000 PSI Hot Water Pressure Washer C/W 15 HP Gas, Electric Start *(8) NEW 2015 Easy Kleen Magnum Gold, 4000 PSI 12V Hot Water Pressure Washer, C/W 15 HP Gas, Totally Self Contained *(2) NEW 2015 Easy Kleen Magnum 4000 Ultra, 4000 PSI Hot Water Pressure Washer c/w 15HP Gas*(2) Semi Loads – Steel *(4) NEW Kende MIG105G - Wirefeed Welder 120V *NEW Loncin MS10 - Plate Compactor, 6.5HP c/w Wheel Kit *(2) NEW Loncin MS20 - Plate Compactor, 6.5HP c/w Wheel Kit *(2) NEW Loncin MS100 - Plate Compactor, c/w 6.5HP, Wheels, Water Tank *(4) NEW Aero-Pro DW-30 Hammer Drill STORAGE BUILDING & TENTS: *NEW 40 x 232 Barn, made Pembina Valley Canvas, Winkler, MB *NEW 40 ft x 60 ft x 20 ft Gable Truss Peak Ceiling Storage Building, C/W: Industrial PVC covers, 13’ x 15’ drive through doors at two ends, 3’ x 6’ entry door, waterproof, UV and Fire Resistant *NEW 30FT X 85FT X 15FT Peak Ceiling Double Door Storage Building C/W: commercial fabric, waterproof, UV and Fire Resistant, 13’ x 13’ drive through doors at two ends *NEW 30FT X 40FT X 15FT Peak Ceiling Double Door Storage Building C/W: commercial fabric, waterproof, UV and Fire Resistant, 13’ x 13’ drive through doors at two ends *(2) NEW 20 ft x 40 ft Full Closed Party Tent, C/W: 800 sq.ft, doors, windows, 4 side walls included *(2) NEW 16 ft x 22 ft Marquee Event Tent, C/W: 320 sq.ft, one zipper door, 7 windows, heavy duty frames and fabrics *(3) NEW 10 ft x 20 ft Commercial Instant Pop Up Tent w/enclosed side panels *NEW 20FT Heavy Duty Bi-Parting Wrought Iron Driveway Gate RECREATIONAL EQUIPMENT & LAWN/GARDEN: *2005 JD Buck EX 500cc 4 x 4 ATV w/ auto shift, new tires, front & rear receiver hitches, front winch, front & rear racks, hand warmers, Runs Excellent, 19,280 Kms Showing *2000 Honda Fourtrax Quad *Honda 400 Quad 4x4 *2005 Honda 4 Wheel Quad, 90cc, Red - Kids *18’ aluminum boat w/ 50hp Mercury outboard *15’ Anchor Boat w/ 40 HP Johnson Motor, 1975 Gator Alum Tilt Trailer (Proceeds from the sale of boat will go to the JOIN THE MOVEMENT TO END BRAIN TUMOURS) *14’ Anchor Industries Fiberglass Boat, 50 HP Merc Motor, NO TRAILER *(2) Boat Motors – 9HP Mercury & 18HP Mercury (Antique) *(3) Golf Carts – NOT RUNNING – PARTS ONLY *JD Fairway Mower *Homemade Kidz Motor Bike *20 Gal ATV Sprayer, 10’ Boom

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UNRESERVED FARM EQUIPMENT AUCTION for DWAYNE & TARA SYDOR GILBERT PLAINS, MB. • TUESDAY JUNE 23rd • 11:00 AM DIRECTIONS: From Dauphin: MB (Jct of Hwy #5 & #10), 8Kms west to #274 Hwy, 12.5Kms south on #274 Hwy to where #274 turns west 9.5 Kms west on #274 to Rd 123,1.2Kms north on Rd 123, Sale on east side of road. From Gilbert Plains: MB (Jct of Hwy #5 & #274),12Kms south to #274 Hwy, to where #274 turns east, 9.5Kms east on #274 to Rd 123 , 1.2Kms north on Rd 123, Sale on east side of road. Watch for signs Sale Day.

For online bidding at this sale visit www.fraseronlineauctions.com TRACTORS & CAT D7 DOZER: *2007 JD 9530 4WD 475hp Tractor w/ 710/70R42 Duals, Rear Wheel Weight Kit, 4 Remote Hyd, HID Light Pkg, Pwr Shift Trans, 48 Gal Pump, Diff lock, Green Star Ready, Integrated Hyd Auto Steer Ready, 2872Hrs Showing, JD Green Light Spring 2015 *1984 JD 8850 4WD 370hp Tractor w/ 24.5R32 Duals, 4 Remote Hyd, and quad range Trans, wiring harness for Auto Steer, 9726hrs showin, JD Green Light Spring 2015 *1992 JD 4055 MFWD 105hp Tractor w/ JD265 SL Loader, Bucket, Grapple, Joystick, 2 Remote Hyd, Dual PTO, 3PT, 15 Spd Pwr Shift, 18.4-38 Rear singles (95%), 16.9-24 Front singles (20%), 13410Hrs Showing *D7 CAT Dozer w/ Blade & Canopy (NOT RUNNING) GUIDANCE SYSTEMS: *JD Star Fire 3000 Guidance w/ JD Auto Trac 200 Auto Steer, 1800 display *JD Star Fire 3000 Guidance w/GS2 2600 display *JD ATU Auto Steer Steering Wheel w/ drive HARVEST EQUIPMENT: *2010 JD 9870 STS Bullet Rotor SP Combine w/ JD 615P Pick-up, Long Auger, Std Chopper, Green Star Ready, JD Command Center, Yield & Moisture, 739 Rotor Hrs Showing, 1067 Eng Hrs Showing, JD Greenlighted Spring 2015 (New Rotor & Concaves – Approx $50,000 work done – Fall 2014) *1996 JD CTS SP Combine w/JD914 Pick-Up Crary Big Top Hopper Extensions, 18.4-38 Duals, Chaff Spreader, Long Auger, New Pick-Up Belts, 3079 Rotor Hrs Showing, 4505 Eng Hrs Showing *2002 30’ MacDon 962 Harvest Header w/ MacDon Pick-up reel, Single Knife drive, Self-Transport *2002 Westward 9352 SP Swather w/ 30’ MacDon 972 Header, Pick-up Reel, Single Knife Drive, Crary Guards, Hyd Tilt, 1646 Cutting Hrs Showing, 2122 Eng Hrs Showing, Star Fire Auto Steer Ready – 0Hrs on Engine *1994 18’ MacDon 940 Multi-Crop Special – 3 Auger Header w/ Crimper, Pick-up Reel *Demco 850 S/A Grain Cart w/ Bull Pull Hitch, Roll Tarp, Hyd & PTO Drives, 18” Unload Auger, 30.5L – 32 Rubber, *10’ buhler/Farm King Metal Swath Roller, Model C1000SR HIGH CLEARANCE SPRAYER: *2010 100’ JD 4730 High Clearance Sprayer, 800 Gal SS Tank, 932Hrs Showing, Hi Flow Pump, 5 Way Nozzle Bodies, Purple Air Bubble Jet & Yellow Ultra Low Drift Nozzles, 3” Fill Valves, Star Fire 3000 Guidance w/ GS2-2600 System, Hyd Auto Steer, Full Mapping w/ Swath Control, 7 Section Boom Controls, Fence line Nozzles, Auto Boom Height, Rinse Tank, HID Light Kit, Sells with 520/85R38 Flotation Rubber, (Been through JD Shop Spring 2015) *Narrow Rubber for JD Sprayer 320/90R46 SEED & TILLAGE: *2012 52’ Bourgault 5810 Air Drill w/ MBR III Banders, 9.8” Spacing, 450lbs Trips, 3” Bourgault Knock-ons, Triple Chute with Liquid, Tank 5 Option, 5 ½” Pneumatic Packers, Light Kit *2009 Bourgault 6550 ST Air Cart w/ X20 Zinc Monitors, Variable Rate, Tank 5 Option, 650/75R34 Rear Duals, 540/65R24 Front, 4 Compartments, 10” Fill Auger, Cameras in every tank, dual fans, Always Shedded *50’ Brandt Contour Commander Heavy Harrows W/ New 9/16” Tines in 2014, Valmar 2420 Granular Kit, Harrows, Valmar *50’ JD 1650 Tillage w/ 5 Plex fold, Degelman 3 Bar Harrows, 12” Knock-on Bourgault Sweeps *45’ JD 960 Tillage w/ 3 bar Harrows *30’ JD 1000 Field Cult w/ 3 bar Harrows *12’ Rome Breaking Disc, Model TM12-30 *Schulte Hyd

Drive Rotary Stone Picker *70’ Herman Hyd Harrows, *12’ Glencoe 210 Tillage *JD 3200 6 Bottom Plow w/ Coulters *2 Bottom Sulky Plow *Diamond Box Fertilizer Box *Enough 2” Bourgault Seed Tips for 52’ Drill TRUCKS & TRAILER: *2006 IH 9200i T/A Hwy Tractor w/48” Bunk, 475 HP Cummins, 13 Spd Trans, 22.5 Rubber, 46,000lb Rears, 1,098,708Kms Showing, VIN#2HSCEAPR56C241957, SAFETIED *1995 GMC Top-Kick T/A Truck w/20’ Flat Deck, Headache Rack, 22.5 Rubber, 9 Spd Eaton, 3116 CAT DSL Eng, (2) 1600 Gal Free Form Blackout Poly Tanks with 3” Valves, Receiver Hitch, 442,430Kms Showing, VIN#1GDT7H4J7SJ523180, SAFTIED *1995 IH 2574 t/a Grain Truck w/ 20” Cancade Box & Hoist, New Roll Tarp, 530 IH DSL, 13 Spd Trans, 4.56 Gears, Dbl Wall Frame, 22.5 Rubber, 447,138Kms Showing, VIN#1HTGGADR55H623565, SAFETIED *Selection of OLD S/A Trucks (See Pictures on Website) *20’ Homebuilt 5th Wheel Flat Deck Trailer w/ Beavertails & fold down ramps *Wooden Wheel Grain Wagon w/ Horse Drawn Hitch GRAIN DRYER & GRAIN HANDLING: *Vertec VT6600 Propane Grain Dryer w/Roof, 1PH Controls, Wheels *Brandt 4500 Grain Vac w/1000 PTO *13”x90’ Brandt 1390-HP Swing Hopper Auger w/ Hyd Hopper Mover, Dbl Hopper Augers, 1000 PTO, Reverser Gear Box *10”x65’ Sakundiak HD10-2000 PTO Swing Hopper Auger w/ 540 PTO, Reverser, Hyd Swing on Hopper *8”x50’ Brandt PTO Drive Auger *8”x40’ Sakundiak HD8-1200 Auger w/25HP Kohler Command Pro Engine *7”x36’ Westfield W70-36 Auger w/5HP, 1PH Motor *7” Farm King Auger w/ 5HP 1PH Motor *7” Johnson J8 Transfer Auger w/ ¾ HP Motor *Pencil Augers – Various Lengths *Old Seed Cleaner ATTACHMENTS: *16’ Leon 4000 Front Mount 6 Way Blade, 47”High x 16Wide – Mounts for JD 30 Series Tractor, *Wheat Heart Loader Mount Post Hole Auger w/ 10” Auger TANKS & PUMPS: *1600 Gal Freeform HD Blackout Poly Water Tank *(4) 1200 Gal Poly Tanks *1000 Gal Propane Tank *1000 Gal Fuel Tank w/ 115V Tuthill Pump *GPI Chemical Pump w/ Meter *3” Honda GX Water Pump *3” Robin Water Pump w/ Subaru 6HP Engine *3” Plumbing Floating Suction Filter *2” Honda Water Pump *6” Floating Slough Pump w/ Kawasaki Engine LAWN & GARDEN, LEISURE: *JD X495 Lawn Tractor w/ 62” Deck, Rear Bagger, 25HP, Hydrostatic Trans, 566Hrs Showing *Frontier ST1130S Walk behind Snow Blower (Needs engine work) *Troy Built Pony Rear Tine Walk Behind Roto Tiller w/ 5HP Briggs Engine *Spray Tec ATV Sprayer w/ Hand Wand *ATV Wagon *JD Weed Wacker SHOP EQUIPMENT: *JD 325 Gas Pwr Generator *Forney F230 Arc Welder *King Canada 4 Gallon Compressor *Sutton Table Saw *Cut off Saw *Pails of Parts & Misc *Small Assortment of Farm related Hand & Shop Tools MISC: *Set of Flex Fingers Poly Crop Lifters (enough for 30’ Head) *MacDon Grass Guards (Enough for 30’) *Approx (6) FM Radios w/ Antennas *Doors – Metal Ind Bins *Bin Bottom Sills *(2) Rolls Wooden Snow Fence *379 Peterbuilt Chrome Bumper *18’ Roll Tarp *Brass Bed – Head Board/Foot Board *Misc Hose – 2” Water, NH3 Hose, Air Seeder Hose, Etc *Wooden Grain Box *Energy King Wood Stove *Bosch Light Bar w/ Lights

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FARM RETIREMENT AUCTION FOR LARRY AND DARREN SEYMOUR

AUCTION SALE

Betty McGrath (Late Bob)

Tuesday, June 16 @ 4:00 pm

Elie, MB Elie East 5 miles on Trans Hwy #1, then South 3 Miles on Hwy #332 at Dakota, then 1 1/4 Miles West on RD #57 Contact: (204) 735-2488 Vintage Tractors & Truck: Tractors Restored & Running * 69 Ford 250 Camper Special Solid Orginal, 93,700 miles * 41 JD H Tricycle Row Crop * 53 JD AR * 49 McCormick W4 * Equipment: NH 55 Side Delivery * 3PH Bale Forks * FEL Forks * Diamond Harrows * 4 Wheel Farm Wagon * Trailers: 94 Sokal BH 20' Tandem Flat Deck Trailer * 86 Prairie BH 16' Tandem Stock Trailer * Misc: Cement Mixer * Water Pump * 3000 lb Winch * Chains * Load Binders * Truck Pipe Rack * Fuel Slip Tank * Scale * Western Saddles * Harness * RD Bale Feeders * Implement Parts * Endless Belt * Implement Jack * 18) Railway Endless Belt * 18) Railway Ties * Lumber * GUNS & Accessories: Winchester 94, LA, 30-30, * Remington, 740,SA, 30-06 * CIL, 803, BA, 30-30, * Savage 300, PA Cal 12 GA * Ammo * Hunting Accessories * Tools: Welder * Port Air Comp * Table Saw * Radial Arm Saw * Power Tools * Band Saw * Air Tools * Hand Tools * Anvil * Shop Supply * Farm Antiques: Russel Grader * JD 6' One Way * Potato Digger * Dump Rake * Saulky Plow * Railway Wagon * Walk Behind Plow * Scuffler * Antiques: 10 Crocks * Red Wing * Medalta * CCM Vintage Bike * HM Tricycle * Snowmobile Sleigh * Parlor Tables * Trunk * Wringer Washer * Various Household Effects * Stuart McSherry (204) 467-1858 or (204) 886-7027 www.mcsherryauction.com

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HOBBY FARM AUCTION FOR RAY AND SHARON STEWART Winkler, MB • 1-204-325-4433 Tractors: • Ford 4000 diesel, w/loader 3pth, pto, low hrs., acreage tractor • MF Square baler • Ford side Delivery rake • 15 bale stooker and fork • Allied square bale elevator aprox. 35’ on carriage • 12 ft Glencoe cultivator • 8 ft Double disc • New Holland Tank type Fail spreader Miscellaneous: • Two horse trailer • Ranger Ford pickup, with deck, standard shift • 3pth model 250 Cyclone seeder, very nice condition • Skid steer Pallet forks • Skid steer Mount v type snow Blower, hyd Drive, electric chute control • IHC Model 230 SP Swather w/ pickup reel, 18 ft • 250 gal poly water tank • Two gas powered pressure washers • Craftsman tool chest • Honda Motorcycle 250 ?? • Approx.150 square hay and straw bales 2014 crop in loft, nice condition • Four Riding Saddles and Tack, Bridles, Harness etc. • Horse Drawn 4 wheel riding trailer, and cutter, and others

TUESDAY, JUNE 16, 5 PM SW OF MIAMI, MB FROM MIAMI: 2.5 MILES WEST ON #23 THEN SOUTH ON ROAD #37 FOR 1 MILE TURN RIGHT AND FOLLOW ROAD UP RYDERS HILL TILL DRIVEWAY #22180 LUNCH AVAILABLE

• Chain saw, and many other yard tools • Trampoline • Some household merchandise Some dimensional lumber and for sure many more items. The Stewarts have sold this real nice Hobby Farm and are moving. All items need to be removed within the week Owners: 204-435-0427

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

EAST VIEW DRIVE. THIS IS ONE MILE EAST OF JCT #32 AND #14 HWY’S AND ¾ MILE SOUTH.

Winkler, MB • 1-204-325-4433 Tractors: • 1998 John Deere 9300 4WD, tractor, quad shift, 20.8 x42 duals, 4 remotes, 4881 hrs. • 1973 John Deere 1120 diesel, 3pth, JD 145 loader w/ bucket, 7665 hrs. • 1991 Case IH 5130 fwa, Cab left hand reverse, with Allied 694 loader, bucket joy stick, 9828 hrs. • Grapple for above loader, real good • 1978 Case 1270 Power shift,1000 pto, good 18.4 x 38 axle duals, Changed up to 1370 rear end • Toyota Fork lift aprox 4000 lb cap, two tier lift oversized drive tires, can be used on yard surface • 2007 Kubota GT1770 Yard tractor with 44 in mower deck • 1999 Polaris 500 cc EBS 4x4 quad • Case 222 gas garden tractor with hyd drive rotary tiller and mower deck Harvesting Machinery: • 1999 John Deere 9610 combine, 914 pickup head, fine cut chopper and chaff spreader, Rear wheel assist, 30,5 x 32 real good tires, 3300 engine, 2224 sep, hrs. • Macdon 960 Draper 36 ft head to JD Combine adaptor • Elmers 40‘ header transport • 2008 John Deere 4895 swather power unit, with 30 ft honey bee header and mounted 10 ft ploy roller, 745 engine hrs, 566 Knife hrs. • Macdon 4600 Black autofold 25 ft pto swather w/ pickup reel Special Equipment: • 2003 Case IH 3200 SPX Patriot sprayer, 100 ft 5 bay nozzle cluster, 750 gal., Wired for Green star Auto steer, 2060 hrs., 14.9 x 46 tires and set of 20.8 x 38 Will have set wider tires of 1854 Rogator Trucks And Trailers: • 1997 Mack highway tractor Mack engine, 10 speed, wet kit, Day Cab, 24.5 buds, Safety truck • 2004 Cancade 36 ft hopper Tandem grain trailer, saftied • 1990 Timpte super hopper aluminum Grain Trailer serial #1T0446024LB080971 • Drill fill unit for above hoppers hydraulic drive sells after Cancade trailer • 1981 Kenworth T 900 highway tractor with Cummins Engine, also wet kit • 1973 Chev C-65 with 16 ft Box Hoist, Tag axle, roll trap. 366 5x2 • 1973 C-65 Single axle Grain box and hoist, running Yard truck • 1973 Tandem axle semi tanker, fitted with 3’’ lines and pump, to service as sprayer tender, Tanker dented on right side • Box trailer 22 ft Van type, with water tanks 3’’ pump chemhandler etc., this is single axle sprayer tender unit • Tandem axle Dolly converter, with fifth wheel and farm tractor hitch • Tandem Pup Grain trailer with Cancade 20 ft box and hoist, silage end gate • Dorsey 36 ft tandem Lo bed trailer, with Single axle converter with Farm tractor • Draw bar has been used to haul excavator, cat etc., non licensed unit • Ford L9000 Tandem rolled truck engine may be ok, Damaged Box and hoist, see photo on website • 1980 Chev wrangler day cab ¾ ton pickup V8 automatic 4x4 Seeding and Tillage: • 25’ Bush Hog tandem disc • 45‘ Case IH #5500 deep tiller, Deep tiller with mulchers • 1997 John Deere model 610 deep tiller w/ mulchers, 35 ft • IH model 55 Deep tiller with broken wing, needs repair • IH Discer seeders 12 ft 310, 16’ 300 pair with newer disc on 300 • IH model 4700 Cultivator w/ mulchers 38’ • Morris 22 ft deep tiller • 2004 Delmar 5500 M, Mid Harrow, hyd down pressure 90 ft • Shop Built Air seeder cart 130 bushel, with mounted Liquid Fertilizer tank c/w monitor rate controller etc., Pull between with 20.8 x 38 Duals, well built unit • Sokal approx. 1250 gal pull between, single axle Liquid fertilizer caddy, hyd drive pump c/w Raven monitor and rate control, shedded • White semi mount 6x16’’ reset plow, shedded • 10 ft metal Swath roller • Cockshutt 16 ft deep tiller • Glencoe 28’ cultivator Augers: • 2008 Farm King 13 x 95 hyd, swing low profile hopper • Farm King 13 x 70 auger, manual reverser and manual swing • Sakundiak 7’’x 37’ with 10 hp briggs • Two Farm King 8’’ x 41 ’ augers twin briggs • Westfield 7 x 35 with electric motor

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

• Farm King hyd drive 12 x 10’’ jump auger • 2007 Blue Poly six 10000 US Gal tanks with 3’’ ball valves blue • 2-Metal liquid water tanks 15000 gal white • Two Green metal 20000 gal tanks used for water • Shulte Rock picker hyd reel drive • Two Farm King 12 to 4 wheel trailers with aging decks • 1977 John Deere model 350 sickle mower 7 ft 3pth • John Deere 212 combine pick up head w/ melroe pickup • 5000 gal horizontal liquid fertilizer tank w/ moving wheels • 3000 gal up right Liquid fertilizer tank • Allied Snow blower 7 ft 3 pth • IHC Model 400 cyclone 6 row 30‘’ Planter • Set of Haukass Markers off 41 ft seeder • Boat 17’ Glaston Bay flight with 140 hp inboard c/w yacht club trailer • Two western saddles one roping • 8 ft Douglas poly swath roller • New Holland #56 side delivery rake • Hyd, operating two side delivery rake hitch, tractor seat control • 1985 New Holland #488 Haybine 9 ft model • 1978 New Holland 276 square baler, in shed • 18,4 x 38’’ set clamp on duals • 16 ft tandem axle car hauler trailer, Sask made looks like new • Labtronics 919 moisture meter with all fixings, sample grain screens, etc . In Shop: • 200 amp millar wire welder, all in shop • 180 amp Forney stick welder • Cutting torch • Band saw • Radial arm saw10’’ • 60 gal upright air compressor, needs compressor rings • Air operated Samson bulk oil dispensing unit with hose reel, metering gun etc. • Hyd pack drill marker tripper unit • Drill press etc., and so much more!! Watch website closer to auction day. Folks, we have listed this auction in mid winter and will be updating our website with better pictures once the snow is gone. This however is a real good summer farm equipment auction. We at Bill Klassen Auctions are pleased to have the privilege to offer this well maintained line of machinery at public auction. Please do plan to attend and purchase here. Lunch available. For Equipment info please contact: Darren Seymour - Darren@articspasmanitoba.ca or (204) 891-0209 or Larry (Dad) Seymour at (204) 242-2726. Auction begins at 10 am. Internet bidding begins at 11:30 am on machinery. To register for internet bidding go to www.billklassen.com click on calendar, click on Seymour auction, click on online bidding with bidspotter and register. Please do this days prior to auction to be ready on auction day.

AUCTION SALES Saskatchewan Auctions DAVE & ADDI TOKARCHUK AUCTION Sat., June 20th, 2015 10:00am Directions: 3/4 North on Grischuk Rd, 1/2-mi West of Elstow, Elstow, SK. Contact (306)713-1613. MACHINERY- TRACTORS: 2010 NH T7030 Tractor FWA, full power shift, loader, grapple, 250-hrs, mint; Vers 895 Series III 4WD Tractor cab, air, 4 hyd, good 20.8x38 radial, 4,200-hrs, real good; Vers 850 Tractor cab, air, 3 hyd, duals; MF 1105 Tractor cab, air, allied 760 FEL, good rubber, poor trans; MF 1105 Tractor DSL, cab, air; IHC W4 Gas; IHC W6 Gas; COMBINE: 2005 JD 9600 Combine cab, air, redekop 2060 chaff spreader, JD 914 header w/3 roller PU, 2,600-hrs, real nice; SWATHER: MF 885 Swather: cab, air, DSL, 24-ft. header, Macdon 36-ft. straight cut header (adapter to fit either swather or JD 9600 combine) TRUCKS: 1986 Ford 9000 Tandem Truck DSL, 20-ft. box & hoist, tarp, 13-SPD Allison, saddle tanks, new paint, real nice; 1971 IH 2000 Truck DSL, tandem, 20-ft. box hoist; 1968 IHC Grain Truck box & hoist; 1964 IHC Water Truck w/flat deck; 1975 Ford 3/4-Ton V8 auto, 5th wheel hitch; SPRAYER: Bourgault 100-ft. Sprayer wind cones, foam markers, real good; PACKER BAR: Flexicoil System 95 60-ft. packer harrow bar; SEEDING & TILLAGE: JD 665 40-ft. Air seeder 12in. spacing’s, harrows, packers, w/B-line 240 applicator, air tank w/3 cyl DSL engine; IH 42-ft. hoe drills packers & hitch; IHC 40-ft. Vibrashank; Plus augers, 6 hopper bins, 3 steel bottom bins, yd, recreation, misc, shop. NOTE: Due to injury, Dave has quit farming. Major equip is shedded & has low hrs for yr of equip. Definitely a lot of hours left on his equip. (More details to follow, check website) Online Bidding 1:00PM. Visit www.ukrainetzauction.com for complete pictures & listing. Sale conducted by Ukrainetz Auction Theodore SK. (306)647-2661. License #915851. ALLAN & SYLVIA SORENSON AUCTION Property & Household Auction Sun., June 21st, 2015 10:00am Directions: 202 Yorkton Ave Theodore, SK. Contact (306)647-2064. HOUSE & PROPERTY: 1964 Three Bdrm House 960-sq.ft. house w/enclosed 17x24 car port, situated on double corner lot, plexiglass on south side, two overhead door & openers, air, carpets, linoleum, central vac, softener, crestwood cupboards, full block basement partially furnished. Recent windows, bay window, 3 yr old shingles, X90 Siding, fully developed yd, 2-ft. of insulated outside basement wall, house is very clean & up kept. YARD & RECREATION: 8x10 storage shed, real nice; 1993 Club Car Golf Car canopy, 4 cyl engine, real good; 2 Wheel golf cart trailer; 1977 Grumen Van Aluminum w/rear doors, 6 cyl Chev engine, 4-SPD, running; JD Snowblower; JD push self-propelled mower; JD push mower; JD riding tractor mower; Golf supplies; Fert spreader; Honda EU2000 Inverter/generator, new. Plus shop, household, antiques. VILLAGE OF THEODORE: MF 165 Tractor gas & propane, 3-PTH, good rubber, looks good; Grasshopper 60-in., DSL, zero turn mower, 1,900-hrs, new tires; 1969 Cab Over Ford Truck V8, 4x2, wood 16-ft. deck; Elgin Street Sweeper needs motor; Large dog kennel; 3-PTH sickle mower; Self propelled Zamboni; Champion PT Zamboni 3-PTH; 2 Honda 5-HP Push mowers, real good; 2-in. & 3-in. Honda water pumps; 3-in. Ducar water pump; 2, 5-HP electric water pumps; Desks; Natural gas grill; Bus seats; Wood stove; Calcium hopper spreader; Deep fryer; Chimney; Portable stage & dance floor; 2 Rural school cottage buildings. NOTE: Allan & Sylvia after living in Theodore all their life are moving. Tools are good quality condition. Household is nice w/the house being above average condition. Owner has the right to first refusal. Online bidding 1:00pm. Visit www.ukrainetzauction.com for complete pictures & listing. Sale conducted by Ukrainetz Auction Theodore SK. (306)647-2661. License #915851. LES & ROBERT LEBO Wed., June 17th, 2015 11:00am 1 South, 2 West, North to the yd. Contact: (306)547-4705. MACHINERY- TRACTORS: 1978 Vers 875 4WD Tractor cab, air, 18.4x28 duals, 4 hyd; IHC 966 DSL Tractor cab, dual hyd, PTO, good tires, Leons FEL; IHC 4166 4WD Tractor cab, air, 23.1x26 singles, looks good; IHC 806 Tractor cab, hyd, w/Leons blade; MM 670 DSL, not running; TILLAGE: Leons 32-ft. #9400 Cultivator w/air package & on shank packers w/Eagle TB58-92SG air tank; Morris 35-ft. deep tillage w/Degelman harrows; EXCAVATION: 1968 Case 680C Backhoe, weak trans; Eversman V Ditcher; Ashland 5-yd scraper; COMBINES: 1981 AC L2 SP Combine cab, air, hydro, Melroe PU, chopper, w/20-ft. straight cut header w/PU reel; 1979 AC L2 SP Combine cab, air, hydro, Melroe PU, chopper, 20-ft. bat reel; Gleaner L2 - parts; TRUCKS: 1976 GMC 6500 Truck 16-ft. steel box, hoist, tarp, V8 5x2, Nordic hoist; 1976 Chev C65 Truck gravel box, w/extensions, V8 5x2; 1972 Ford 700 Truck 16-ft. steel box & hoist, 5x2 trans; DISCS: JD #230 20-ft. tandem disc notched front blades, good; Krause 20-ft. tandem disc; HARROWS: Bergen tine harrow bar harrows changed to heavy tines; Plus 10 hopper grain & fertilizer bins, 6 flat bottom bins on floors. Plus augers, swathers, misc, equip, shop. NOTE: There aren’t many small items. Machinery will sell early. Most bins are good to excellent shape. Online bidding 1:00pm. Visit www.ukrainetzauction.com for complete pictures & listing. Sale conducted by Ukrainetz Auction Theodore SK. (306)647-2661. License #915851.

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Tractors: • 2012 Versatile 535, 600x /70R38. Duals, standard shift, 4 remotes plus return line, 1829 hrs. • Case 2290 tractor 3pth dual pto, 20.8 x 38 duals serial #10270067 • Sprayer 2005 Apache AS 850 100 ft, Boom, 20.8 x 42 rears, serial #9052793

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Combines: • John Deere 9610, chaff spreader, topper, serial #H09610X677950 • John Deere 9600 chaff spreader, chopper, topper, rear wheel assist, serial #H09600X662156 • John Deere 9600 chaff spreader, chopper, topper serial #H09600X637958 • John Deere 9600 chaff spreader, chopper, topper Trucks: • IHC Eagle, tandem, Cummins 15 speed. Add on sleeper. 24.5 tires, Air ride. serial #2HSFBGSR8C088025 • 1991 Freightliner, FLD 112 Highway tractor, Cummins, 10 speed, bunk, air ride • 1995 Freightliner FLD 120 Highway tractor, 15 speed, cat engine, air ride, #1FUY3EDB7SP718246 • 1998 Doeppker 40’ hopper Tandem grain trailer, roll tarp. Current safety, serial #2DEGBSZ26W1011539 • 7700 gal Fruehauf tandem axle Tanker, serial #2WW1A19ACER000101 • Pup tanker Wilcock tandem axle, safety in 2014, serial #DXS561803 • GMC Top Kick 3208 cat 5 x 2, with 50 ft Granular floater, large floatation tires, serial #1GDM7D1YXFV627112

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MACK AUCTION CO. PRESENTS a farm equipment for Dixon Enterprises (306)331-7177 or (306)332-7524. Sun., June 28th, 2015, 12:00pm. Directions from Balcarres, SK: 12-mi North on Hwy 310. NH TV-140 bidirectional tractor w/NH 7614 long reach FEL, 3PTH & PTO; Case 2390 tractor w/duals; Cat D-4 Crawler Tractor; Allis 600 fork lift; MF 2756A net wrap round baler; Vermeer XL round baler; Richardton 12-ft silage wagon; Leon 425 silver tandem axle manure spreader; Southland 24-ft gooseneck triple axle stock trailer; Luck Now silage wagon; Morris round bale hay hiker; bale king bale processor; NH 973 Flex 30-ft Header; NH 971 30-ft straight-cut header; Hi Hog squeeze chute; Hi Qual crowding tub & S alley; portable loading chute; free standing wind breaks; 24-ft Lift Off round bale carrier; 30-ft pipe & belt feed troughs; maternity pen; bundles of rail road ties; quantity of gates & panels; round bale feeders; 1976 Chev C-60 single axle grain truck; Cat #40 PT hyd scraper; Super chrome Walinga grain vac; 2, 300-bu hopper bottom feed bins, plus much more! Visit www.mackauctioncompany.com for sale bill & photos. Join us on Facebook & Twitter. (306)421-2928 or (306)487-7815 Mack Auction Co. PL 311962

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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.

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SATURDAY JUNE 13th 10:00 AM Location: 218 Brandt St. Steinbach, Manitoba

PARTIAL LIST: • 2010 BR7090 New Holland Round Baler w/ Net Wrap • 2003 New Holland BR780 Round Baler • 535 John Deere Round Baler, 5X6

• New Skid Steer Attachment (forks, grapples, buckets, stump grinder, Auger) • New Honda Engines Including Vertical, Horizontal & Electric Start Engines

• 2009 Hesston 2240 14ft Mower Conditioner

• Hot Water 3000 PSI 4 GPM Gas Pressure Washer w/ Honda 13HP Elec Start & CAT Pump

• Flexi-Coil 800 33ft Air Seeder w/ 1610 Air Tank

• Gas Air Compressors & Generators

• John Deere 570 Manure Spreader

• 684 IHC Diesel w/ 3 PTH

FARM MACHINERY Fertilizer Equipment

• 930 Case Diesel, PTO • Antique Tractors (Farmall A, McCormick Farmall H Row Crop, Oliver 88 Standard, 1949 JD MT Restored) • 1972 GMC 1500 Pickup (excellent shape) • Approx. 10 Cars & Trucks (diesel & gas) • 1972 Chev C65 Fire Truck

• John Deere 235 Double Disk

• 730 Case Diesel Tractor Comfort King

• 2007 Trail Cruiser C17 Hybrid Camper Trailer

• 750 Massey Ferguson Diesel Combine, 1800 hrs (shedded)

• 930 Case Diesel Comfort King

• Triple Axle Livestock Trailer, Safetied

Full Listing At www.pennerauctions.com

PENNER AUCTION SALES LTD. 218 Brandt Street Steinbach, MB Ph: 204.326.3061 Fax: 204.326.7529 Toll Free: 1-866-512-8992 www.pennerauctions.com

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

80 Acre Property Including Shop & House. Property will sell at 1:00 PM. Details call 204-326-3061

TRACTORS, TRAILERS & EQUIPMENT

• AC Forklift

• 60 Gal Horizontal Air Compressor 7.5 HP

• 12ft Scissor Lift

• Rolling Toolbox

ATV & VEHICLES

• 10 Ton Long Frame Jack

• 2005 Honda Four Trax 400cc, 4WD, GPS, Winch

• Bostitch Framing Nailers

• Ford CL40 Skid Steer

• 4 Wheel Railway Cart

• Go Kart with Honda Engine

• Metal Cutting Saw

• Suzuki Side Kick 4X4

• Parts Washer

• 824 International Diesel Tractor, 3 PTH, 2200 Loader, MFWD

• 1952 GMC Pickup

• Acetylene Gas Welding Set

• 1987 Chevy 1 Ton with Flat Deck

• HD Metal Chop Saw

• 18ft Car Hauler Trailer, Tandem Axle

• 1985 School Bus

• Hydraulic Crimping Machine

• Scrap Iron & Vehicles

• 60in Metal Brake

• 25ft Fifth Wheel Trailer

SHOP EQUIPMENT & TOOLS

• Fly Wheel Lathe

• Shulte Snowblower • 3 PTH Cultivator • Diesel Generator, 2 Cyl

• Hobart Beta Mig 250 Mig Welder with Gas Attach

• Hydraulic Engine Hoist • Rotor & Drum Machine • PLUS MUCH MORE!!

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AUCTION SALES Saskatchewan Auctions ART LUTZ AUCTION Fri., June 19th, 2015 11:00am Directions: 1/2 East (South over Tracks) 1/2 West of Fenwood Fenwood, SK. Contact: (306)728-3080. MACHINERY- TRACTORS: 1991 JD 8560 FWD Tractor cab, air, 4 hyd, 24-SPD, like new 600/65R/38 radial tires, 4,100-hrs, mint; JD 4640 Tractor DSL, cab, air, quad range, good rubber, approx 10,000-hours, nice; 1982 JD 4440 Tractor DSL, cab, air, quad range, PTO, 20.8x38 rubber, 7,640-hrs, approx 1,200-hrs on complete overhaul, real nice; 1975 Case 970 Tractor DSL, cab, air, p shift, excellent Leons FEL, excellent 20.8x34 tires, 6,370-hrs, recent engine & trans, real nice; 1952 MH 44 Tractor PTO, hyd, FEL, 1 owner; JD AR Tractor good tin, new rubber; COMBINES: 2 JD 7720 Titan II SP Combine chopper, PU, work orders on each 3,900 & 2,200-hrs, real nice; SEEDING: Morris Magnum 37-ft. Challenger Cultivator harrows, air package, w/Flexicoil 1110 tank, hyd fan & unloading auger; Willrich 33-ft. cultivator & harrows w/air package & JD 777 air tank, hyd fan & auger; TRUCKS: 1998 IHC 4900 DSL Truck tandem, 20-ft. loadline box w/rear hoist control, tarp, 9-SPD, showing 344,027-kms, color coded, rebuilt engine & new injection pump by auction date, excellent; 1975 Chev C65 Truck 16-ft. steel box, hoist, V8, 5x2, tarp; 1963 Chev 50 2-Ton Truck wood box, hoist, 4-SPD, 6 cyl; 1988 Chev 1/2-Ton V8 auto; SWATHERS: 1996 Prairie Star 25-ft. SP Swather DSL, new canvas, 1,600-hrs, good rubber, table gauge wheels, good; IH 4000 20-ft. SP Swather cab, air, gas, mounted swath roller, looks good; 1991 30-ft. Case IH PTO Swather;: auto fold, nice; Vers 400 18-ft. SP Swather cab JD 18-ft. PTO Swather; SPRAYERS: Brandt QF 2000 100-ft. Sprayer foam markers, mixing tank, 1,200-gal poly tank, real nice. Plus augers, tillage, harrows & packer bar, JD 665 60-in. Zero turn mower, guns, misc equip, shop. NOTE: Art is retiring. Machinery is above average to excellent condition. Art is very fussy in his yd, buildings & his equip. This is an excellent sale. Not many small items. Online Bidding 1:00pm. Visit www.ukrainetzauction.com for complete pictures & listing. Sale conducted by Ukrainetz Auction Theodore SK. (306)647-2661. License #915851. Farming is enough of a gamble, advertise in the Manitoba Co-operator classified section. It’s a sure thing. 1-800-782-0794.

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MACK AUCTION CO presents a very large annual Equipment/ RV/ Vehicle Auction Sat., June 20th, 2015 Estevan Motor Speedway, Estevan, SK 9:00am. Consign Today!! A complete farm equipment dispersal for long time rancher Harley Jahn! Up for auction TW25 Ford FWA tractor w/dual PTO & 3-PTH, DX 90 2WD tractor w/FEL & 5,720-hrs; 2002 Macdon 16-ft. 5020 mower conditioner w/very few cutting acs; Vermeer 605L Series round baler w/bale kicker & Vermeer updates; 2006 GMC Duramax 4WD Dsl 2500 ext. cab; 2006 Ford 4WD F450 Dsl Super Duty flat deck w/128,000-km; Flexi-Coil System 92 60-ft harrow packers, Rem hyd. blade; 1993 Terry Fleetwood 29-ft 5th wheel camper; MF 44 tractor; 565 Hesston round baler; Kubota GF1800 zero turn Dsl mower; Craftsman 1000 lawn tractor; 1993 Mercury Marquis car; Degelman 14-ft. rock rake PTO drive; Degelman PTO rock picker; IH 5500 DT 28-ft. chisel plow cultivator; Farm King 60-in 3-PTH finishing mower w/quick detach; 4) 48ft dry semi trailer vans; 1996 29-ft Golden Falcon 5th wheel camper rear kitchen w/large slide; 1993 Mercury Marquis car; MF 90 w/FEL & grapple fork; 2 new 30x85-ft commercial fabric storage buildings; new 30x40-ft commercial peak building; new commercial instant popup tents; new 16x22-ft Marquee event tent; fancy wrought iron gates; new heavy duty PTO 3-PTH 82-in rotary tiller; new hydraulic skid steer 94-in dozer blade; new heavy duty horse portable horse stable; 10-ft heavy duty 20 drawer work bench; modular work station system; heavy duty tire changer; heavy duty wheel balancer; heavy duty tire balancer, 20-ton air jack; shop presses; porta powers; farm gates; 3-PTH yard sprayer; new Pool 3-HP aeration fan; 2200-bu Westeel hopper bottom bin; 2, 1,850-bu Westeel hopper bin; 2,200-bu Westeel Rosco hopper bottom; Westeel 1,600-bu hopper bottom bin; 40-ton hopper bottom fertilizer bin; Sakundiak HD 7-1400 grain auger w/Onan 18-HP; 8 adjustable height sled lifts; 2 electric scooters; gas powered wheeled whip; JD snow blower. Check on this ad each week for new additions to this large sale!! Visit www.mackauctioncompany.com for sale bill & photos. Join us on Facebook & Twitter. (306)421-2928 or (306)487-7815 Mack Auction Co. PL 311962

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

FARM MACHINERY Grain Bins 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 Dryers WESTERN GRAIN DRYER, manufactures advanced screenless grain dryers, integrated w/PLC, HMI technology for automatic moisture & drying system controls. Update for Vertec, Ibec & other screenless dryers such as enclosed roof, drying tiers, & burners etc. are available. 1-888-288-6857. www.westerngraindryer.com

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

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

FARM MACHINERY Parts & Accessories GOODS USED TRACTOR PARTS: (204)564-2528 or 1-877-564-8734, Roblin, MB. MURPHY SALVAGE New & used parts for tractors, combines, swathers, square & round balers, tillage, press drills & other misc machinery. MURPHY SALVAGE (204)858-2727 or toll free 1-877-858-2728. POPLAR LANE FARM is buying, selling, repairing & parting out John Deere round balers. Call Gerald Wall (204)385-2347 or (204)872-2347.

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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 17 | 11AM AUCTIONEER’S NOTE: Most of the equipment is stored inside with an excellent maintenance program in place. Major equipment begins selling at 11:30 AM. Live online bidding available on major equipment. Registration, terms, & details at SteffesGroup.com. Location: 14628 28th St SE, Ayr, ND. From I-94 Exit 324 (Wheatland, ND), 8 miles north on Cass Co. Rd. 5 (road curves west & north), 1 mile west, 2 miles north on 147th Ave SE, 3/4 mile west on 28th Street; or from Hwy. 18 and Cass Co. Rd 32 near Amenia, ND, approx. 9 miles west on Cass Co. Rd 32. ND07 grass landing strip, 2,640 ft., located 1/4 mile from farm.

TRACTORS / COLLECTIBLE TRACTOR & DOZER / GPS EQUIPMENT / HARVEST EQUIPMENT / GRAIN CART / SEMI TRACTOR & TRUCKS / TRAILERS / SPRAYERS / DRILLS PLANTER / TILLAGE EQUIPMENT / HOPPER BINS & GRAIN HANDLING EQUIPMENT OTHER EQUIPMENT / MOTORCYCLE / TANKS PARTS, TIRES, SHOP, & FARM SUPPORT ITEMS

ROB & JENIFER PUNTON 701.866.0578 or 701.896.3477 or Brad Olstad of Steffes Group, 701.237.9173 or 701.238.0240

MACK AUCTION CO. presents a farm equipment auction for Ray & Peter Fahlman (306)722-3262 Sat., July 25th, 2015 @ 10:00am Directions from Fillmore, SK. Go 3.5-mi North on 606 Grid. Watch for signs! Live internet bidding www.bidspotter.com Case IH 9130 4WD tractor; Case 7110 Magnum 2WD tractor w/5,200-hrs; Case 2090 w/4,255-hrs; Case 990 David Brown tractor w/3PTH & 4,190-hrs; JD 2130 tractor w/2,785-hrs & a Saf-Gard Cab; Case IH 2366 Axial Flow SP combine w/987 rotor hrs & Case IH 1015 PU header; Case IH 8860 HP 25-ft. swather w/670-hrs & UII PU reel; Case IH 25ft. 8220 PT swather w/batt reel; Hillcrest Industries header trailer; Flexi Coil 5000 33-ft. single shoot air drill & Flexi Coil 1330 tow behind air tank; Case IH 5600 25-ft. cultivator w/Degelman harrows; Case IH 3950 24-ft. tandem disc; 50-ft. Flexi Coil System 95 harrow packers; JD 1010 36-ft. vibra shank cultivator; MF 36 15-ft. discer; Kubota ZG23F zero turn mower; Case IH 8520 square baler;; NH side delivery rake, Allied 894 FEL; Brandt 7-40 auger w/Honda 13-HP engine; Brandt 7-50 PTO auger; Super Deluxe 990 Turb-Ok grain vac; Degelman 3 batt ground drive rock picker; JD 350 3PTH sickle mower, poly water & feed troughs, fork type rock picker; Gibson 16-HP lawn tractor; 1979 GMC 7000 grain truck w/5 & 2 trans & 47,600-km; 1967 GMC 950 with 14-ft. steel box, FMC tire changer, Devair upright air compressor, plus a complete line of shop tools & hidden treasures. 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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TERMS: All items sold as is where is. Payment of cash or check must be made sale day before removal of items. Statements made auction day take precedence over all advertising. $35 documentation fee applies to all titled vehicles. Titles will be mailed. Canadian buyers need a bank letter of credit to facilitate border transfer.

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STEINBACH, MB. Ph. 326-2443 Toll-Free 1-800-881-7727 Fax (204) 326-5878 Web site: farmparts.ca E-mail: roy@farmparts.ca FARM MACHINERY Machinery Miscellaneous 2010 JD, GOOD TIRES; 710 JD, good tires; Intl 1100 sickle bar mower, new wobble box & cutting box, last year; 14-ft. JD dump rake; Laurier chain stack mower, good tires; wood splitter 24-in. cyl. (204)886-2665 28-FT CCIL 200 FIELD cultivator; 53-ft Herman harrow; MF 880 6-16-in plow; JD 95 combine. No reasonable offer refused. Phone:(204)856-6134. Carman, MB. 7700 FORD TRACTOR 86-HP, 3-PH, $12,000; NH 851 baler, $1200; Vicon baler, $1500; 21-ft deep tiller cultivator, $1200; 10-ft JD rake, $500. (204)322-5614 FOR SALE: JD ROUND bale fork/ spear w/knockon pins for mid square bales, fits 630 or 640 JD loader, $600 OBO. Phone (204)736-4227.

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9-FT ALAMO HEAVY DUTY 3-PT mower, good condition, asking $1,450; 26-ft single-axle Fruehauf flatdeck, safetied, asking $3,000; 115 Melroe spray coupe, w/foam marker, asking $2,000; 2) 63 Massey 24-ft disc press drills, asking $1,000 for both; 32-ft Morris deep tillage w/NH3 kit & tips, asking $3,100. 1997 Ford F800 single-axle gravel truck, 429 gas motor, asking $2,500. Phone (204)728-1861. GRAIN SCREENERS HUTCHISON & DMC screeners, $1,500 Up; Kwik Kleen 5 tube, $5,000; 7 tube, $6,500 Up; Scrapers fieldmaster 4-yd, $3,900; Ashland 4.5-yd, $4,500; Eversman 6-yd, $6,000; Degelman 570 rock picker ground drive, $2,500 Up; Fork type, $3,500; Single axle dolly, $2,000; 15000Watt generator PTO, $1,800; Glencoe 10-ft. 3PH cultivator, $750; AC 15 shank, $850; Rowcrop cultivators 4-12R, $600 Up; Lilliston 6-12R. (204)857-8403 MOWERS WOODS 7-FT. ROTARY PT, $3,000; JD 1508, $6,000; JD 1518, $7,000; JD 2018, $11,000; Buschwhacker 20-ft., $12,000; NH 9-ft. sickle mower, $2,200; IH 9-ft., $1,500; IH 7-ft., $850; Bushog 9-ft. 3-PH disc mower, $2,000; Plows Melroe auto reset 7-18, $2,000; 8-18, $3,000; White 5-16 3-PH rollover, $3,500; JD 4-16 3PH, $1,000; JD 3-16 3-PH, $850; Danhauser post auger 3-PH, $650; HD, $1,200; Lowe hyd post auger, $2,250; JD V Ditcher, $1,500. (204)857-8403 NEW GRAVITY WAGONS 400-BU, $7400; 600-bu, $12,500; 750-bu, $18,250; Large selection of used Gravity wagons 200-750 bu. Used Grain carts 450-1,050 bu., tarps avail; Valmar 1620, $2,500; 1655, $3,000; 3255, $3,500; Grainvacs Brandt 4000, $8,000; REM 2500 HD, $9,500; Big Mac Rock Picker, $4,000; Sunflower Rock Cushion Disc 30-ft., $20,000. www.zettlerfarmequipement.com Phone (204)857-8403 PLANTERS JD 7000 8RN, $7,000; 8RW w/fert, $6,500; Valmar applicators 3255, $3,500; 1655, $3,000; 1620, $2,500; JD 6T Lime spreader, $7,500; DMI rippers 5 shank, $8,900; 7 shank, $10,900; Phoenix harrows 33-42-53 ft; Vermeer twin rake hyd, $7,500; NH 216 hyd rake, $8,500; Hay conditioners $300 Up; Gehl 2270 14-ft. haybine $3,900; JD 785 spreader hydrapush, $11,000; Gehl 1410 same as 195 NH, $8,000; H&S 400-bu., $2,500. (204)857-8403.

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WANTED: MASSEY 36 DISCER, anywhere, will pick up. Call (306)723-4875 or (306)533-3309

HAYING & HARVESTING HAYING & HARVESTING Baling Equipment FOR SALE: JD 567 round baler, 2004, 1 owner, megawide PU, kicker, shedded, excellent condition, asking $18,000 OBO. Call (204)535-2593, Baldur. FOR SALE: JOHN DEERE 535 round baler. Ph:(204)385-2170. Gladstone, MB.

HAYING & HARVESTING Mower Conditioner 2005 NEW HOLLAND 1475 14’ haybine. Low acres always shedded. $15,500 or best offer. (204)792-3050. 2012 HESSTON 1375 15-FT. disc bine, excellent condition, $22,500. Phone (204)828-3483 or (204)745-7168. FOR SALE: 2011 Massey (Hesston) discbine model 1375. All new turtles & knives, asking $23,500 OBO. Phone (204)745-8875, St Claude, MB.

HAYING & HARVESTING Various 2003 JD 946 MOCO disc bine, low acres, shedded. Excellent condition. $24,000. Ph:(204)662-4580. Cromer, MB.

WINDERMERE KING KONG, SON, Percheron stud service avail. Joseph Weber Box 390 Gladstone, MB 1.5-mi N, Hwy 16, 2-mi East of Hwy #260.

LIVESTOCK Swine Wanted

Penno’s Machining & Mfg. Ltd. Eden, MB 204-966-3221 Fax: 204-966-3248

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

Combines COMBINES Case/IH VARIOUS CASE/IH 2388 COMBINE parts for sale. Router belts, fan belts, gear boxes, everything half price, also wobble box, sickle belt, sickles for Case/IH 1010 or 1020 header. (204) 391-5491.

COMBINES John Deere 2011 JD 9770 STS 1,700 engine hrs, 1,200 sep hrs, 520x42 duals, Contour Master, HD variable SPD feeder house, fine cut chopper, $175,000. Phone (204)362-1337, Portage la Prairie, MB.

COMBINES Accessories 1) 1996 JD 930 Flex-head, good condition, $9000 OBO; 1) 1993 JD 930 Flex-head, good condition, $8500 OBO. Ph: (204)745-7445. FLEX PLATFORMS- All Makes, Models, Sizes. In Stock: JD 630, 635, 922, 925, 930 avail. CIH 1020: 20-ft., 25-ft., 30-ft.; 2020: 30-ft., 35-ft. NH 973, 30-ft. 74C, 30-ft., 35-ft. AGCO, MF, CAT also avail. Corn Heads- JD 893, 843, CIH 1083 avail. Chopping Heads for All Makes. Reimer Farm Equipment, Hwy#12 N, Steinbach, MB. www.reimerfarmequipment.com Gary Reimer: (204)326-7000.

WANTED: BUTCHER HOGS SOWS AND BOARS FOR EXPORT

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

Spraying EquipmEnt

P. QUINTAINE & SON LTD. 728-7549 Licence No. 1123

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

Tillage & Seeding

LIVESTOCK EQUIPMENT

TILLAGE & SEEDING Air Seeders

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

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

TILLAGE & SEEDING Seeding Various

LIVESTOCK Cattle – Angus

FOR SALE 358 NEW Holland mixmill, very good condition $5500. Phone (204) 825-7919

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

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.

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.

TILLAGE & SEEDING Tillage Various 21-FT. CCIL (204)745-7445.

TracTors

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

TRACTORS John Deere

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

DEEP

TILLER,

$1,500

OBO.

2130 JD TRACTOR. 8,500-HRS, 595 self-levelling Allied loader w/large bucket & forks. Excellent condition, no 3PTH, $13,000 OBO. Phone Stewart, RM of St Laurent:(204)646-2338. FOR SALE: JD 1840- hi/low, 3pt; JD2130- hi/low, 3pt, w/FEL; JD 2750- 2wd, O.S, 3pt, hi/low shift with 146 FEL; JD 2955- MFWD, CAH, 3pt, w/265 FEL, grapple; JD 4050- MFWD, 3pt, PS; JD 40552wd, 3pt, quad shift; JD 4240- quad shift; JD 4440(2) quad shifts; JD 4455- MFWD, PS; JD 4640quad, add on 3pt, w/FEL; JD 6420- MFWD, 3pt, 24spd, w/LHR, loader. All tractors can be sold with new or used loaders. Now a Husqvarna dealer, with a full line of Husqvarna Equipment. Mitch’s Tractor Sales Ltd St. Claude, MB (204)750-2459 (cell), Mitchstractorsales.com WANTED 1120 JD RUNNING or not, for parts complete. Call Leon (204)866-4141.

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.

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

HEAT & AIR CONDITIONING

LIVESTOCK Cattle – Black Angus BLACKHAWK ANGUS HAS YEARLING & 2-yr old bulls for sale. Hand fed & quiet... no creep feed. Calving ease & good maternal traits. Call Kevin (204)529-2605 or call/text (204)245-1110.

WE HAVE AN EXCELLENT selection of PB Charolais bulls, both Red & white yearling & 2-yr olds. Pictures & info on the net www.defoortstockfarm.com. Call Gord or Sue:(204)743-2109.

LIVESTOCK Cattle – Gelbvieh

LIVESTOCK Cattle – Hereford

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.

LIVESTOCK LIVESTOCK Cattle Auctions

GRUNTHAL, MB.

AGENT FOR T.E.A.M. MARKETING

REGULAR CATTLE SALES

every TUESDAY at 9 am June 16th & 23rd

Saturday, June 13th 10:00 am

Tack and Horse Sale

Monday, June 22nd 12:00 pm

Sheep and Goat with Small Animals & Holstein Calves

CLOSED June 28 - July 4, 2015 For on farm appraisal of livestock or for marketing information please call

Located 4.75 miles south of St. Claude on PR 240 or 1/4 mile north of the junction of PR 305 & PR 240. Lunch will be served.

GILBRAITH Farm Services

St. Claude, MB (204) 379-2843 / (204) 745-0092

ORGANIC ORGANIC Organic – Certified

YEARLING HORNED HEREFORD BULLS for sale. Performance tested, with EPD’s available. Fertility tested, guaranteed & delivered. Call Wendel Reimer at Bar None Cattle at St. Claude: (204)379-2773.

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

LIVESTOCK Cattle – Maine-Anjou

PERSONAL

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

LIVESTOCK Cattle – Shorthorn 2-YR OLD BLUE SHORTHORN bull, weighing 2,000-lbs & 18-mo old White Shorthorn bull. Can deliver. Call:(204)365-0066. Shoal Lake, MB.

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. Come join us at the Carman Country Fair July 11th for the MB Shorthorn Provincial Summer show & field day. Call Monty Thomson at (204)870-0089, or Tom Walls at (204)895-8191. Website: www.manitobashorthorns.com

LIVESTOCK Cattle – Simmental FOR SALE: 2 HIGHLY proven young Red Homo Polled Rendezvous herdsires. Also offering 1, 2 yr old Fullblood bull. Ready for heavy service & semen tested. Direct all inquiries to David Maguet (204)447-7573, Ste Rose. PB & FULLBLOOD 2-YR old & yearling polled Red Simmental bulls. Acomb Valley Simmentals (204)867-2203. Minnedosa, MB.

Harold Unrau (Manager) Cell 871 0250 Auction Mart (204) 434-6519

LIVESTOCK Cattle – Speckle Park

WWW.GRUNTHALLIVESTOCK.COM

FOR SALE: OPEN REPLACEMENT Speckle Park heifers. Can deliver. For more information, Call: (204)365-0066. Shoal Lake, MB.

MB. Livestock Dealer #1111

June 23, from 11am-1pm

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

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

Hwy #205, Grunthal • (204) 434-6519

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LIVESTOCK Cattle – Charolais

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NOTICES

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

POLLED YEARLING & 2-YR old Gelbvieh bulls. Semen tested, quiet disposition. Call Wayne Selin (306)793-4568, Stockholm SK.

www.penta.ca

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

LIVESTOCK Cattle – Red Angus

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

LUXURY ON THE LAKE, YEAR ROUND This incredible picture perfect home on Lake of the Prairies has double wall construction. The home is 2140 sq ft with a fully finished walkout basement, 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, and a triple oversized insulated garage with in-floor heat. The basement and workshop also have in-floor heat. This beautifully landscaped lakeshore property has lawn sloping to shore and a private dock. MLS#1420875

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CALL AUDREY WILSON: 204-729-6397

LIVESTOCK SERVICES & VET SUPPLIES

AG DEALS TO GO!

The Icynene Insulation System®

Rebuilt Concaves

Rebuild combine table augers Rebuild hydraulic cylinders Roller mills regrooved MFWD housings rebuilt Steel and aluminum welding Machine Shop Service Line boreing and welding

REAL ESTATE Houses & Lots

SHARE YOUR LIFE, as it’s meant to be... A lasting Relationship. CANDLELIGHT MATCHMAKERS is here to help you. Confidential, Rural, Photos and Profiles to selected matches, Affordable, Local. Serving MB, SK, NW-Ontario. Call/Write for info: Box 212, Roland, MB, R0G 1T0, (204)343-2475. www.candlelightmatchmakers.ca

REAL ESTATE REAL ESTATE Houses & Lots 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

3 KIPLING LANE 1604 sq. ft. 2 storey $319,900 in Niverville, 20 min. south of Wpg. 3+1 BR. 3.5 bath. Modern open concept main floor w. espresso finished hardwoods. Gas fireplace. Island & high end stainless steel appliances, under cab. lighting. Huge master w. tray ceiling, WIC + bath. 2nd flr. Laundry w. front load appl. Fin. bsmt. 12x20 deck, dble detached garage. Must see! NIVERVILLE,MB · PH:1-204-899-7684

REAL ESTATE Land For Sale 160.1-ACS ON ASSINIBOINE, 70 broken, 1,664-sq.ft. 3 bdrm home, park like setting. Garage, garden shed, granary, Quonset. Phone (204)267-2017 or e-mail rdzurkan@ineto.ca ALLAN & REBECCA JOHNSON OF ARNES, MB intend to sell private lands: NW 04-26-11W, NW 26-25-11W, SW 26-25-11W, SE 26-25-11W to MATTHEW DUFFY who intends to acquire the following agricultural Crown land leases: NE 09-25-11W, NW 10-25-11W, SW 10-25-11W, NW 15-25-11W, SW 15-25-11W, SE 16-25-11W, NE 16-25-11W, SE 21-25-11W, NW 14-25-11W, NE 15-25-11W, SE 22-25-11W, NW 22-25-11W, NE 22-25-11W, NW 24-25-11W, SW 24-25-11W, SE 24-25-11W, SW 27-25-11W, NW 35-25-11W; SW 35-25-11W, NE 14-25-11W, NW 23-25-11W, SW 23-25-11W, NE 23-25-11W, SE 23-25-11W, NW 27-25-11W, NE 34-25-11W, NE 03-26-11W, NW 03-26-11W, SE 03-26-11W, SW 03-26-11W, SE 04-26-11W, SW 04-26-11W, NE 04-26-11W, SE 09-26-11W, SW 09-26-11W, SE 10-26-11W, SE 09-25-11W, SW 22-25-11W, NW 23-25-11W, SW 23-25-11W, NE 33-25-11W, NE 24-25-11W by Unit Transfer. If you wish to comment on or object to the eligibility of this purchaser please write to: Director, MAFRD, Agricultural Crown Lands PO Box 1286, Minnedosa, MB R0J 1E0 or Fax (204)867-6578. HAROLD FLEMING OF MEADOW Portage MB intends to sell private lands: SW 30-31-15W, SW 19-26-14W, to Gerard Bonin, Lance Bonin & Miguel LeGall, who intend to acquire the following agricultural Crown land leases: NE 17-26-14W, NW 17-26-14W, NE 18-26-14W, NW 18-26-14W, SE 19-26-14W, SE 20-26-14W, SW 20-26-14W by Unit Transfer. If you wish to comment on, or object to the eligibility of this purchaser, please write to: Director, MAFRD, Agricultural Crown Lands, PO Box 1286, Minnedosa MB R0J 1E0; or Fax 204-867-6578. JOHN CHIKOUSKY OF FISHER Branch, MB intends to sell private lands NW 09-24-03W, NE 10-24-03W, NW 11-24-03W to Lyle Zarichney who intends to acquire the following agricultural Crown land leases: NE 11-24-03W 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. REG & JUDY BRANCONIER of MCcreary MB intend to sell private lands: Sec 31-21-14W, W1/2 SW 10-22-16W to Clint Desjardins, Kurt Desjardins & Alexis Desjardins who intend to aquire the following agricultural Crown land leases: NE 25-21-15W, SE 25-21-15W 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. The following PRIVATE LAND is being offered for sale: SW 19-28-15W; NE 24-28-16W; SE 24-28-16W; NE 25-28-16W; NW 36-28-16W. The following CROWN LANDS have been approved by Manitoba Agriculture, Food & Rural Development for transfer to the purchaser of the private lands listed as these lands are part of the ranch unit held by David & Carol Sraybash or Rorketon, MB. NE 31-27-13W; NW 31-27-13W; NW 32-27-13W; NE 05-28-13W; NW 05-28-13W; SE 05-28-13W; SW 05-28-13W; NE 06-28-13W; NW 06-28-13W; SE 06-28-13W; SW 06-28-13W; NE 07-28-13W; NW 07-28-13W; SE 07-28-13W; SW 07-28-13W; NE 08-28-13W; NW 08-28-13W; SE 08-28-13W; SW 08-28-13W; NE 36-27-14W; NE 01-28-14W; SE 01-28-14W; NE 02-28-14W; NW 02-28-14W; NE 11-28-14W; NW 11-28-14W; SE 11-28-14W; SW 11-28-14W; NE 12-28-14W; NW 12-28-14W; SE 12-28-14W; SW 12-28-14W; SE 14-28-14W. If you wish to purchase the private land & apply for the Unit Transfer contact the Lessee David & Carol Sraybash at Box 116 Rorketon, MB R0L 1R0. If you wish to comment on or object to the eligibility of this Unit Transfer write the Director, MAFRD, Agricultural Crown Lands, PO Box 1286 Minnedosa MB, R0J 1E0 or fax (204)867-6578

REAL ESTATE Farms & Ranches – Manitoba ASHERN 1,900-ACS 1,600 DEEDED, good buildings, runs easily 200 cows, some grain, only $925,000; Ashern 2,460-acs, 1,440 deeded, lovely home presently PB operation $800,000; N of Fisher Branch 1,901-acs, 600 good black soil, rest great for ranching, $600,000 offers; Poplarfield 1,329-acs, 849 deeded, sell turn-key land, cattle 150 head, machinery offers; Komarno 1,200-acs 1,440-sq.ft. bung, 240 Hay, sell home & any amount of land offers; Inwood 1,040-acs 2 bdrm bungalow all joins rents 300-acs, runs 185 cows & up, $710,000 offers. Call your local realtor (204)253-7373 www.manitobafarms.ca Delta Real Estate

FARM AUCTION Fri., July 3rd Plumas, MB. Home quarter NE 4-16-12W 160-ac frontage 16x76-ft. House Trailer approx 36x36-ft. building w/heated floor used for housing the milking equip; approx 4,300-sq.ft. building w/insulated workshop rest used for dairy barn; approx 50x154-ft. Biotech; approx 40-acs are rented for this season. Terms on property are 10% down on sale day & taxes where they apply. Balance upon transfer. The buyers will rely solely on their own inspection. The owner reserves the right to accept or Reject the Final Bid for viewing call owner Ruth Groves (204)386-2737. The buyer will have the option of purchasing the Lely robotic milking system bulk tank & other dairy equipment which are not included in the auction from the owner at market value also in addition there will be approx 560-acs available to rent or purchase from the owner. Check website for full listing www.nickelauctions.com Sale conducted by Nickel Auctions Ltd Dave Nickel Auctioneer (204)637-3393 cell (204)856-6900 FARMLAND FOR SALE. 1) For Sale or Rent One section of pasture land SE of Gladstone fenced, dugouts 100-110. 2) 1998 mobile 16x80-ft w/4 season addition to be moved. 3) 2+bdrm bungalow on 4.17-acre yardsite near Plumas, Newer windows CA C-vac, heated workshop, Quonset, granaries. Call Liz Sumner Gill & Schmall Agencies (204)476-6362. Do you want to target Manitoba farmers? Place your ad in the Manitoba Co-operator. Manitoba’s best-read farm publication.

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

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CERTIFIED SEED CERTIFIED SEED Cereal Seeds JAMES FARMS LTD Brandon, Cardale & Carberry wheat, summit oats, Mcleod & Chadburn R2 soybeans, tradition barley & forage seeds. Various canola & sunflower seed varieties. Custom processing, seed treating, inoculating, as well as delivery are available. Early payment discount. For info call (204)222-8785, or toll-free 1-866-283-8785, Winnipeg. djames@jamesfarms.com

SEED/FEED/GRAIN Grain Wanted

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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! Go public with an ad in the Manitoba Co-operator classifieds. Phone 1-800-782-0794.

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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 or Visit online for marketing opportunities!

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COMMON SEED Forage Seeds FOR SALE: ALFALFA, TIMOTHY, Brome, Clover, hay & pasture blends, millet seed, Crown, Red Prozo, cleaned common seed oats. Leonard Friesen (204)685-2376, Austin, MB. FOR SALE: ATTENTION CATTLE PRODUCERS Millet King Seeds of Canada Inc has moved its seed operation to St Claude, MB. Cerise Red Proso Common Millet Seed. Buy now to avoid disappointment. 94%+ germination, 0% Fusarium Graminearum. Makes great cattle feed, swath grazed, dry or silage bale. Very high in protein. Energy & drought tolerant. Sold in 50-lb bags. 2000+ satisfied producers. 12th Year in Business! Millet King Seeds of Canada Inc. Reynald (204)526-2719 office, cell & text (204)794-8550. Leave messages, all calls returned. www.milletkingseeds.com reynald@milletking.com MILLET SEED, TOP YIELDER, 65 day Foxtail Millet, commonly 8,000-10,000 lbs/acre. A High percentage Leaf Hay, ready by usually dry Aug. Haying seed 10-12 lbs/ac; totes 50 cents/lb. Info D. WHITE SEEDS phone (204)822-3649, Morden.

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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

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EXCELLENT LIVESTOCK FARM 1,732 deeded acres w/4,425-ac of Crown land. All the land is fenced & the farm has very good buildings & metal corral system. The farm can carry up to 400-450 cow/calf pairs. There is a small bungalow home. Also, excellent 254-ac property located in the RM of Alexander at the junction of Maskwa & the Winnipeg River. This would make a first class cottage development, or is suitable for other uses. 235-ac of pastureland in Rapid City area. 1270 deeded ac cattle farm by Lac du Bonnet, also 640-ac crown land. Turn key operation. Jim McLachlan (204)724-7753. Homelife Home Professional Realty Inc. www.homelifepro.com

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The Manitoba Co-operator | June 11, 2015

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

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Toll Free: 888-974-7246 SEED/ FEED/GRAIN Hay & Straw LARGE ROUND BALES 1ST & 2nd cut. Phone (204)268-5703, Beausejour LARGE ROUND BALES OF wheat & oat straw; Large round bales of hay. (204)325-2416.

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TRAILERS TRAILERS Livestock Trailers 2015 EXISS ALUMINUM LIVESTOCK Trailer 7-ft x 24-ft GN; 2015 EXISS Horse Trailer 2 Horse Slantload. 10-yr Warranty SOKAL INDUSTRIES LTD. Phone (204)334-6596. Email: sokalind@mymts.net

TRAILERS Trailers Miscellaneous FOR SALE: 18-FT. CARHAULER trailer, like new w/2 7,000-lb axles & ramps, has less than 5,000-km, $4,350 OBO; Gold Cart trailer w/tilt deck, new tires, $335. Phone (204)745-2784

CAREERS CAREERS Farm / Ranch FARMLAND MANAGERSALBERTA, SASKATCHEWAN, ONTARIO & MANITOBA. Investor is seeking to hire up to 6 farmland managers to operate in one of the provinces of Alberta, Saskatchewan, Ontario & Manitoba. Responsibilities: To find, evaluate and recommend a) farmland for purchase and b) renters to operate the farmland; monitor farmland and renters on an ongoing basis; and report to senior management. Qualifications: Technical knowledge of farmland and farming practices; good interpersonal skills; clear presentation and written skills; and self-starter with a demonstrated capacity to work in an entrepreneurial environment with minimal day-to-day supervision. Degree in an agriculture related area is a plus but not a necessity. Practical experience is highly valued. Location, Travel & Time Commitment: Part-time or Full Time possible- location is flexible and successful applicants will work in the field. Travel will be expected and applicant must have own vehicle. Compensation: Performance based pay scale. Respond with resume in confidence to one of our search representatives: By Mail: Ryan Laidlaw McDougall Gauley LLP 1500-1881 Scarth Street Regina, Saskatchewan S4P4K9. By Fax: (306)359-0785. By email: rlaidlaw@mcdougallgauley.com

CAREERS Help Wanted MANITOBA BASE CUSTOM HARVESTING operation needs class one truck drivers for upcoming harvest. No experience needed. Good drivers abstract. Starting Aug 1-Nov 10. Salary plus room and board. (204)391-5491 SEED CLEANING PLANT MANAGER needed, Melville, SK. Must have seed cleaning experience. Phone (306)542-7639.

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