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June 18, 2015

Progress on COOL

But Canada is still threatening retaliation By Alex Binkley

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After 70 years, farming still puts a spring in his step Cartwright farmer Jack Pawich says some things about farming never change

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hile the House of Representatives has voted strongly to repeal the country-of-origin labelling program, the Senate and the Obama administration need to act quickly as well, warns Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz. Otherwise Canada along with Mexico will be putting their case for retaliatory duties to a special meeting of the World Trade Organization Dispute Settlement Body on June 17, the minister said in a statement. The vote “marks a positive step. The only way for the United States to avoid billions in retaliation by late summer is to ensure legislation repealing COOL passes the Senate and is signed by the president,” the minister added. “The administration and Congress know that COOL is costing thousands of American jobs and billions in economic harm to our highly integrated North American livestock industry.” The WTO has ruled four times that COOL violates international trade rules the United States helped draft. Canada has said it’ll be seeking WTO authority to impose just over $3 billion a year in duties on American food and consumer products starting

Cartwright farmer Jack Pawich, 90, has done many jobs over the years, but farming remains his passion. PHOTO: Evelyn Ginter

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BY ALLAN DAWSON Co-operator staff / Cartwright, Man.

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ow does a southern Manitoba farmer end up pumping gas for Elvis Presley? Serendipity. But it was love of farming and a lot of hard work rather than luck that resulted in the 90-year-old farmer sowing his 70th crop this spring on the farm he was raised on, now operated by his son Randy and daughter-in-law Donna. “I just love working the land,” Jack said as he sat at the kitchen table one cold, cloudy day in May. “I look forward to it every spring. “It gets in your blood.” Jack enjoyed being his own boss, but

he also knew the wage-earner’s life. In the early years, that’s how he supported his farming addiction. It’s also how he met Elvis. In March 1957 Jack was working at a gas station in North Hollywood when Elvis Presley stopped to fill his Cadillac. “He gave me a $20 tip.” He picked lemons in San Bernardino, sold Watkins products in Nor th Hollywood and worked in a General Motors assembly plant in Long Beach. He hawked encyclopedias, but quit because he didn’t like high-pressure sales. There were many other jobs — waiting tables at a Winnipeg Salisbury House, bus building at Motor Coach, delivering packages for Eaton’s, working in lamps and shades for the Hudson Bay, working at a tool com-

pany in Los Angeles, building boilers in Toronto, selling cars and farm equipment and assembling Massey Harris combines in Toronto — where he insisted they be built right. “One guy said to me, ‘What the hell do you care? You’re getting paid.’ I said, ‘I’m a farmer from out west and I want that pulley on straight.’” For a while Jack delivered beer in Winnipeg from 7 a.m. until 6 p.m., then drove a taxi until 2 a.m. “I held two full-time jobs,” he says. “But when I started farming, I put $200 on a tractor and paid for it before they delivered it. In them days a tractor was $1,500. It was a lot of money, but I owned the tractor before it come to the yard.” See JACK PAWICH on page 6 »

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The Manitoba Co-operator | June 18, 2015

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Surprisingly few ‘busy bees’ make global crops grow

Where’s the beef? On verifiably sustainable farms under a new McDonald’s pilot project

Conservation of wild pollinators can’t be based on economics alone UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT

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major international study published in Nature Communications, suggests that only two per cent of wild bee species pollinate 80 per cent of bee-pollinated crops worldwide. The study is one of the largest on bee pollination to date. While agricultural development and pesticides have been shown to produce sharp declines in many wild bee populations, the study shows these “busy bees” can remain abundant in agricultural landscapes. The study gives a powerful economic rationale for conserving wild bees. It calculates the value of wild bee pollination to the global food system at $3,000 per hectare of insect-pollinated agricultural land, a number in the billions globally. But the findings also offer a warning to conservation advocates hoping that economic arguments can justify the preservation of all species. Moral reasons are still needed, researchers say. “This study shows us that wild bees provide enormous economic benefits, but reaffirms that the justification for protecting species cannot always be economic,” says Taylor Ricketts of the University of Vermont’s Gund Institute For Ecological Economics, a study co-author. “We still have to agree that protecting biodiversity is the right thing to do.” Fifty-eight researchers worldwide conducted the three-year study, led by Prof. David Kleijn of the Netherlands’ Wageningen University. The study advances understanding of wild bees’ crucial role in the global food system. About

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two-thirds of the world’s most important crops benefit from bee pollination. Wild bees’ agricultural value is now similar to that of honeybees, the study finds. Honeybees are no longer considered wild in many regions due to their intense management. One reason to preserve bee biodiversity is securing the future resiliency of global pollination systems, Ricketts says. Previous studies associate biodiversity with more stable pollination services over time. The study includes 90 individual studies of nearly 1,400 crop fields across five continents (North America, Europe, Asia, Africa and South America). Regular monitoring found nearly 74,000 individual bees from nearly 785 wild bees species on crops. Of 20,000 known bee species, roughly two per cent pollinated 80 per cent of crops.

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The Manitoba Co-operator | June 18, 2015

4-H Canada unveils new clover logo Changes to logo reflect the evolution of 4-H programming, say 4-H officials BY LORRAINE STEVENSON Co-operator staff

he iconic four-leaf clover that has symbolized 4-H for 50 years in Canada now sports a maple leaf in the centre. The new logo for the Canadian 4-H program unveiled this month marks a “progressive new era,” 4-H Canada executive director Shannon Benner said. It is part of a larger effort updating the youth development program to keep up with interests of today’s youth while training them for future employment opportunities, particularly in areas of technology and science, officials say. “Agriculture has changed dramatically since 1913, and so has 4-H,” Benner said at 4-H Canada’s annual meeting in Fredericton, N.B. “The very pillars of the 4-H program — hands-on learning, youth leadership development, enrichment of rural communities — will now help youth meet the unique challenges and opportunities they face in our changing rural communities and in an employment sector focused on innovation and technology,” she said in a 4-H Canada release.

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“Agriculture has changed dramatically since 1913, and so has 4-H.” Shannon Benner CEO 4-H Canada

The release notes that more 4-H’ers now take on projects such as rocketry, chemistry, robotics, auto mechanics, and veterinary sciences. There’s been a marked shift over the years away from more traditional project areas — with the exception of livestock projects, say other 4-H officials. “4-H has really been examining the areas that youth are showing the greatest interest in these days and science, technology, engineering and math have come through very strong,” said Jennifer

Austin, marketing and communications director for 4-H Canada. Eight per cent of all current projects held by the 25,000 4-H’ers across the country now have some kind of a science-based focus, the news release said. That makes 4-H “well-positioned” to help prepare youth for the estimated 74,000 projected science- and technical-based jobs expected to be found in the agricultural sector between 2013 and 2022, as per findings of a recent study

by Employment and Social Development Canada. How to deliver new and unifying 4-H programming for a new century has been the subject of intense discussion at all levels across Canada for several years as the program has faced dwindling membership. 4-H began as a youth club offering children learning opportunities in farming and homemaking when it began in Roland, Manitoba in 1913. There’s been plenty of discussion about taking the 4-H program into cities, but no specific initiative to take it there. “Our roots are in rural Canada. We feel that there are a lot of opportunities there to engage with youth. We will build our foundation stronger first before we start adding on to it,” Austin said. Randy Mowat, chair of 4-H Canada’s Logo Task Force and vice-chair of the 4-H Canada

Foundation said adding a maple leaf to the 4-H clover logo is an example of the organization’s continued commitment to patriotism and service to the country. “Our work was guided by the cornerstones of honouring 4-H’s core values, respecting the heritage of the organization, and evolving our logo to reflect 4-H’s proud history and legacy while also signalling our optimism about the future,” he said. Those who get into 4-H will still ‘learn to do by doing’ and the foundational experience of being a 4-H’er is not changing, he added. “The foundation of 4-H... public speaking and leadership, community and growing really good people and good leaders for the future... that will never change,” he said. lorraine@fbcpublishing.com

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The Manitoba Co-operator | June 18, 2015

OPINION/EDITORIAL

A different view Balzac, Alta.

he view is different out here — and it’s not just the scenery. Granted, Co-operator staff had the rare opportunity last week to visit with ranchers in and around Calgary that were specifically selected by their colleagues at Alberta Farmer Express specifically because they do things a litLaura Rance tle differently. Editor Nevertheless, it was an eye-opener listening to beef producers who see healthy soil as the foundation of their commercial success. Or chefs and meat cutters at Canada Beef Inc. who are demonstrating new ways to keep beef on the menu in Canadian and international kitchens. Or Rich Vesta, an American entrepreneur with a story that could turn any skeptic about the prospects for more domestic meat processing on the Canadian scene — and there are more than a few — into a believer. Vesta recalls sitting in a beef industry conference at which the keynote speaker referred to Alberta as the “home to worldfamous Alberta beef — known only in Alberta.” “That was a defining moment for me. There is a story here to be told and it hasn’t been told,” he said. “Part of the reason is, you’ve got American companies marketing all your cattle.” Vesta, who made his fortune as the guy U.S. meat processors brought in to get struggling plants back on track, is hoping — no planning — to change that. There was lots of buzz when he bought the mothballed Rancher’s Beef plant just outside of Calgary in 2013. The plant, built for $80 million in 2005 in response to the BSE crisis, hasn’t cut any beef since it went bankrupt in 2007. He renamed it Harmony Beef and announced plans to spend $18 million in renovations and open a plant capable of processing 800 head a day and employ 325 people by June 2014. Circumstantial evidence would suggest Harmony Beef is on the road to broken dreams just like every other effort to get a small- to medium-scale export-accredited meat processor up and running in Western Canada. It is now June 2015. Renovation costs are estimated at $20 million. Vesta says he is now targeting early 2016 for opening. As he toured us around the facility last week we saw lots of construction workers, new equipment and cutting-line configurations that defy conventional thinking — but no sign it will be receiving any cattle or shipping any beef any time soon. There’s a wastewater treatment permitting issue that needs to be resolved. Meanwhile, the City of Calgary is making noise about not wanting a slaughterhouse so close to town. It all sounds sadly familiar, except for one thing — Rich Vesta. Vesta readily concedes that if someone asked him about the feasibility of building a new plant in Western Canada today, he’d say “absolutely not.” But he didn’t have to build this plant, and although he won’t disclose what he paid for it, it’s safe to assume he and two sons paid cents on the dollar. That’s often the way it goes in business. Vesta was drawn to this plant by the fact that it has extraordinarily ‘good bones’; it was built to meet European standards at the outset. As well, it’s located in the heart of Canada’s cattlefeeding sector. In Vesta’s world, big is not beautiful. There will be no 250-head-per-hour high-speed cutting lines. Once a carcass is on the hook, it will move only six feet every 30 seconds. He says it is more efficient. Workers at each station have more time, which increases the proportion of the carcass that makes its way into the higher-value cuts instead of trim. It also improves food safety and reduces worker strain. “We have an obligation to use every ounce of that animal — not every pound, every ounce,” said Vesta, who learned meat cutting from a Dutch master butcher in his home town in Illinois as a teenager. “He taught me dignity and respect for animals once they were harvested.” It’s about money too. One of the many anecdotes he shared from his years working for the likes of Packerland, Smithfield and JBS, was how his cutting methods could add $60 to carcass values. Vesta has similar ideas around carcass size. He’ll be paying premiums and discounts to attract the size of cattle that produces the cuts needed in the food-service sector. Hint: Carcasses that tip the scale at 925 lbs. won’t be the ones getting a premium. If Vesta nails higher cut-out efficiency and right-size carcass size, the production from his plant will be competitive in the commodity beef market as well as specialty markets such as halal or export to Europe, Asia or the U.S. He might also help rewrite the rules in the beef value chain. “From my perspective, there is a need to do some things a little differently in the beef business,” he says. Amen to that. laura@fbcpublishing.com

Animal welfare concerns new age or old school? by Daryll E. Ray and Harwood D. Schaffer

n establishing its Animal Welfare Position on the humane treatment of farm animals, Walmart made reference to “the globally recognized ‘Five Freedoms’ of animal welfare.” The Five Freedoms were developed in Great Britain in the late 1970s to guide the government in establishing policies concerning animal welfare as food animal production shifted from extensive systems to more intensive systems. The “Five Freedoms” are: “Freedom from hunger and thirst, by ready access to water and a diet to maintain health and vigour; “Freedom from discomfort, by providing an appropriate environment; “Freedom from pain, injury, and disease, by prevention or rapid diagnosis and treatment; “Freedom to express normal behaviour, by providing sufficient space, proper facilities, and appropriate company of the animal’s own kind; and “Freedom from fear and distress, by ensuring conditions and treatment, which avoid mental suffering.” In moving beyond the “Five Freedoms,” a 2009 report on the state of animal welfare in the U.K. says that the minimal standard of animal welfare is a life worth living with a good life as the ultimate goal. The idea of a life worth living is based on the idea that farm animals are sentient beings. And, the report makes the argument for sentience quoting from a 1965 report that asserts, “Animals show unmistakable signs of suffering from pain, exhaustion, fright… and can experience emotions such as rage, fear, apprehension, frustration, and pleasure.”

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Because animals are sentient beings, people at all stages of the production, processing, and consumption of meat have an ethical responsibility in establishing the appropriate standards of treatment of farm animals with a “life worth living” serving as the minimum standard. The idea that a producer needs to establish production practices that provide an animal with a “life worth living” may sound like a bit of new-age political correctness to some. But the concept has its roots in the establishment of the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) in 1866 and the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals in Great Britain some 42 years earlier. ASPCA “was founded by Henry Bergh in 1866 on the belief that animals are entitled to kind and respectful treatment at the hands of humans, and must be protected under the law.” Following its establishment, states began to enact anti-cruelty laws to protect animals. From the beginning, the society was concerned with animals whether they were living in the wild, in households, or on the farm. As early as 1867, it operated an ambulance service for injured horses. Over time the standards for the humane treatment of animals have evolved and practices, whether at home or on the farm, that once were considered acceptable are running up against the changing expectations of consumers and the general public. Clearly the establishment of animal welfare standards by major grocery retailers and restaurants reflect this shift. Harwood D. Schaffer is a research assistant professor in the Agricultural Policy Analysis Center, Institute of Agriculture, University of Tennessee. Daryll E. Ray is emeritus professor, Institute of Agriculture, University of Tennessee, http://www.agpolicy.org.

June 1888

he front page of the June 1888 issue of The Nor-West Farmer and Manitoba Miller featured the Clydesdale stallion “Splendour” owned by Mr. James Walker, Esq. It had captured the first prize and diploma at Portage la Prairie, and was son of the Prince Imperial, which won first prize at the Royal International Show in London. In other brief news notes in that issue: • A number of farmers spoke highly of the Adams Burning Cooking Stove, recently on display in Winnipeg. “In a country where wood is so scarce, it is certainly a great boon to farmers to be able to utilize straw.” • However, the next item read: “Within the last few weeks several farm buildings have been burnt chiefly through careless and unskilful burning of straw within close reach of the premises.” • At the North Oak’s sale in May, J.J. Hill sold 37 pedigreed Shorthorns at an average price of $388, with the highest cow making $1,550. • Mr. Alex Taylor of Carberry had sold his farm on Big Plain in 1885, but after two years of travelling California, Oregon and B.C., had returned to Big Plain and bought another farm for $8 per acre, “which he thinks is a bargain.” “Mr. Taylor’s objection to Manitoba in the first instance was the cold winters, but he finds on thorough investigation that these countries have as many if not greater objections.”

The Manitoba Co-operator | June 18, 2015

COMMENT/FEEDBACK

Plants may run out of time to grow under climate change Canada is among the few regions that could see increased production under global warming UNIVERSITY OF HAWAII AT MANOA

key potential ‘benefit’ of global warming — namely, that plants at northern latitudes will thrive in a warmer world — is challenged by a new study released by University of Hawaii’s scientists. The prevailing assumption ignores the fact that plants in the North will remain limited by solar radiation, curbing positive effects of warming and additional CO2 availability. In addition, that same warming could surpass plant temperature tolerances in tropical areas around the world, and further be accompanied by drought. “Those who think climate change will benefit plants need to see the light, literally and figuratively,” says Camilo Mora, professor at the University of Hawaii at Manoa’s College of Social Sciences and lead author of the new study. “A narrow focus on the factors that influence plant growth has led to major underestimations of the potential impacts of climate change on plants, not only at higher latitudes but more severely in the tropics, exposing the world to dire consequences,” he adds. The new study published in the peer-reviewed journal PLOS Biology shows that ongoing climate change will lead to overall declines in plant growing days by the year 2100 due to a mixture of warming, drought, and limited solar radiation. Using satellite-derived data, the study identified the ranges of temperatures, soil moisture (water availability) and light (solar radiation) within which 95 per cent of the world’s plant growth occurs today. The researchers then used climate projections to count the number of days in a year

“It suggests that we should make better friends with the Canadians… imagine the political leverage that climate change could give to some countries if they gain the power to feed the rest of the world.” Camilo Mora University of Hawaii PHOTO: canstockphoto

that will fall within these suitable climate ranges for plant growth in the future. Although the study did find that warming trends will increase the number of days above freezing at higher latitudes by seven per cent, these same locations will remain limited by light, a trend that has been missed by previous studies that focused on temperature alone. “Regions at higher latitudes will likely have less frost and snow on the ground in the future, but many plants will not be able to take advantage of those warmer temperatures because there will not be enough sunlight to sustain their growth,” says Iain Caldwell, post-doctoral fellow at the Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology and coauthor of the study. The same warming that appeared to be a positive influence on plant growth at higher latitudes was found to be detrimental to plants in tropical regions, where conditions will become too warm and dry for most plant growth. Overall, the entire

planet could see 11 per cent reduction in the number of days with suitable climates for plant growth, with some tropical regions facing a reduction of up to 200 days per year by 2100. The new study goes further to assess where people will be hardest hit by the changes in the number of plant-growing days and found that approximately 2.1 billion are highly vulnerable to the projected changes. These 2.1 billion people currently live in countries that depend heavily on plants for food, jobs, and revenue and have minimal capacity to adapt because they are poor, yet they could lose 30 per cent or more of their current plant-growing period. “Climate change will have disproportional impacts on the poorest in the world,” says Micah Fisher, PhD candidate at UH Manoa and a coauthor of the study. “Our analysis showed dramatic potential human impacts on the Sahel and on certain pacific islands. If subsistence farmers in the Sahel lose half of their growing days for plant crops, then

how are they supposed to feed their families or generate income? Will they be forced to move? And worse yet, could this be cause for future conflict?” Despite the potential for hardship under ongoing emissions, the study found that some northern regions, predominantly in China, Russia, and Canada, will likely experience improved climatic conditions for plant growth. “Our study provides important policy implications,” says Mora. “It suggests that we should make better friends with the Canadians. Not to make light of the situation, but imagine the political leverage that climate change could give to some countries if they gain the power to feed the rest of the world.” On a more positive note, changes in suitable plant-growing days were negligible under strong and moderate mitigation scenarios, suggesting that even modest reductions in emissions could prevent such drastic changes and their associated consequences for ecosystems and people.

Desire for grain price control drives G3 port plans More port capacity will allow grain companies to widen their margins By Jan Slomp

3 has announced it may build a new grain terminal at the West Lynn terminal on the North Shore of Vancouver’s Burrard Inlet. G3 is the joint venture of U.S.-based multinational grain company, Bunge Ltd., and the Saudi Agricultural and Livestock Investment Co. (SALIC), owned by the Saudi government. It was given the assets of the now-privatized CWB in early April in return for a promise to invest $250 million in the company. While some are cheering the news of another port facility, in fact, it is more evidence that ending the farmer-directed single-desk Canadian Wheat Board (CWB) has made our grain system less efficient and has allowed grain companies to become more powerful and profitable. The single-desk CWB co-

ordinated transportation from country elevator to port vessel so that the existing port facilities were well utilized and grain moved on time, even ahead of schedule. For example, the CWB co-operated with different terminal owners to achieve efficient loading of 50,000- to 60,000-tonne Panamax vessels, since no single elevator company was, or is, big enough to load them in one shot. Single-desk efficiency often resulted in despatch payments, the bonus paid by vessel owners for fast service. Because the singledesk CWB sold grain on behalf of farmers, we also received the dollar benefit thus earned.

Bottlenecks The 2013-14 bottlenecks were not caused by lack of terminal capacity, but resulted from the lack of co-ordination due to the destruction of the wheat board’s single desk. The grain companies actually benefited

Like captive supply in the beef sector, expanding grain company storage capacity just helps depress the price paid to farmers.

immensely from the logistical problems by using transportation delays to justify devaluing farmers’ grain with wide basis charges, while pocketing millions in excess profits. More terminal capacity, whether inland or port, worsens farmers’ position when the added storage capacity is under the control of the grain companies instead of farmers. G3 and the “Big 3” – Cargill, Richardson and Viterra – would all benefit from the pro-

posed West Lynn facility, as it enables them to store larger quantities of grain, which increases the buffer between farmers in the countryside and their end-use customers. This “holding tank” creates room and time for grain companies to widen their margins by buying from farmers as low as possible, then controlling the outward supply to maximize the selling price to customers. Like captive supply in the beef sector, expanding grain company storage capacity just helps depress the price paid to farmers.

Land locked No doubt G3 can afford to build an expensive new terminal. It was just given the assets of our CWB, is partly owned by one of the world’s wealthiest governments, and stands to make billions selling landlocked Prairie grain to the former customers of the single-desk CWB.

Agriculture Minister Ritz promotes high yields and trade volumes that benefit multinational corporations, yet we know from our singledesk CWB experience that prosperity for Prairie farmers comes from efficiently moving and selling “enough” volume for premium prices, while putting the money into farmers’ pockets. It is painful to hear our government talk about adding value and developing e x p o r t m a rk e t s f o r g ra i n companies after unilatera l l y d e s t r oy i n g a n i n s t i tution that did exactly that on behalf of farmers — especially after handing its remaining assets to a company jointly owned by the state of Saudi Arabia, a country notorious for human rights abuses. Jan Slomp is the president of the National Farmers Union and farms near Courtenay, B.C.

The Manitoba Co-operator | June 18, 2015

FROM PAGE ONE JACK PAWICH Continued from page 1

Jack started working fields with horses at the age of 14. He remembers being scolded by his uncle — “a great horseman” and veteran of the Boer War and the First World War — for working the team too hard. As now, Jack was in a hurry. One day his father told young Jack to harrow a field. Instead of the horses, Jack used his dad’s gasoline-powered Case tractor, which was reserved for powering a threshing machine. When confronted by his dad, Jack declared: “‘If I have to drive those horses I’m leaving tomorrow, I can’t do it.’ And that’s how I got to drive the tractor.” When 21, Jack was about to join the Royal Canadian Mounted Police but decided five years of northern patrols wasn’t for him. So in 1947 he took some agricultural courses in Brandon, where he learned more than farming. Jack first spied his future wife

“Do you know why I liked farming? Because… it was the greatest place to raise kids.” Jack Pawich

In 1947 Jack Pawich (second from left) played in David Alexander’s Agricultural Quartet while studying agriculture in Brandon. It’s also where he met his future wife Eileen. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Eileen at a dance, but as the drummer in David Alexander’s Agricultural Quartet, he was sidelined. Their paths crossed on the street one day. “I said, ‘You were the best dancer on the floor.’” Jack knew a few moves having been coached

by a sister who was an Arthur Murray dance instructor. Jack and Eileen were married 58 years until Eileen passed away several years ago. They had three sons and a daughter. “Do you know why I liked farming?” Jack asks. “Because…

it was the greatest place to raise kids.” For about 18 years, Jack custom combined in the United States. His American competitors were skeptical of the air-cooled, Ger man diesel engines in his combines. One

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hot Kansas day, Jack bet them a case of beer his machines would outlast their watercooled, gas-powered combines. “Two o’clock in the afternoon one gasoline engine went down and then another and another,” Jack says. “We were the only two left working that afternoon because it got so hot. “I knew (German Army Field Marshall Erwin) Rommel had those air-cooled engines in his tanks (in North Africa during the Second World War) and if they could run in the desert they could damn well run down here.” Jack has seen lots of change, including the weather. Springs were earlier and warmer in the 1950s. But falls were earlier too. The baler and herbicides really changed farming, Jack adds. So did canola. “Canola was actually a lifesaver for the farmer to pay his bills,” he said. “In the ’80s grain dropped to really low prices. And it was dry.” Although Jack didn’t seed his first crop until 1945, he grew up during the Dirty ’30s. Times were tough then and again in the 1980s. Jack and his son Randy were expanding and like so many others, were clobbered by record-high interest rates peaking at more than 21 per cent. J a c k ’s bank, Farm Credit Corporation and Manitoba Agricultural Credit Corporation, all declined to lend him more. “They said the best thing you could do is take your suitcase and walk away,” Jack recalls. “I said, ‘That ain’t going to happen.’ I walked down to the credit union and 15 minutes later they loaned me the money. The banks didn’t want to help you. They were just grabbing (assets). They panicked. “I lost about three quarters to settle with them. I fought them and I won. If it wasn’t for the credit union I wouldn’t have been able to do it.” Times have been good in recent years, but Jack warns young farmers to be careful. “Right now it’s harder than it ever was to start farming,” he says. “The price of land has got out of reach. You got to start small. “Be careful when buying new machinery. Don’t buy stuff you can’t pay for. Stay with the old stuff as long as you can because things can change quickly. Prices can go down and you can’t cover it.” There’s so much more to tell, but there isn’t space. Good thing Jack is writing a book about his life. He celebrated his 90th birthday Jan. 21 in Las Vegas with his companion Evelyn Ginter and some relatives. They took him to see an Elvis impersonator. “He did a good job,” Jack says. allan@fbcpublishing.com

The Manitoba Co-operator | June 18, 2015

Canadian mayors launch vision for stronger hometowns Mayors and councillors are calling for national debate on municipal issues BY LORRAINE STEVENSON Co-operator staff

ayors and municipal leaders, working with the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), have unveiled a pre-election vision laying out the pressing needs of Canadian communities they want the next government to make a priority. Strengthening Canada’s Hometowns — A Roadmap for Strong Cities and Communities lays out a plan that would guide federal government in being a partner to create local jobs and spur economic growth while building livable, safe and environmentally sustainable communities, an FCM news release said. “This is a guide for Canadians

to the upcoming federal election,” said FCM president Raymond Louie in a news release. It will be useful as a guide to compare how federal parties’ election promises stack up, he said. “Compare federal party platforms to see which party will be the best partner for their community and improve quality of life in their hometown,” he said in a release. The document will help Canadians raise questions of those vying for election such as who has the best plan to create local jobs, and help them decide which party will work to solve the housing crunch, the document says. The road map was put together after extensive consultation across Canada where

Canadians shared their ideas for what will make life in both smaller towns and larger cities better, and identifies key areas where greater focus and investment are needed. Basic needs for good housing and clean water “should not be an issue in a country like ours,” the document says, adding that safer roads, improved public transport and public safety are also top priorities. The road map also calls for increased investment in clean energy, more energy-efficient building construction and improved public transportation systems, noting that Canada’s best hope for lessening dependency on fossil fuels lies with increased investment in the infrastructure of Canada’s cities and towns, the document says. The document was launched

“Compare federal party platforms to see which party will be the best partner for their community and improve quality of life in their hometown.” Raymond Louie Federation of Canadian Municipalities president

at a municipal leaders’ convention in Edmonton earlier this month where all three federal parties pitched their platforms to mayors and municipal leaders from across Canada. The FCM has called for a national leaders’ debate on municipal issues. As of this week three of four federal parties, including the New Democratic Party of Canada, The Liberal Party of Canada and the Green Party of Canada have all agreed to participate.

The FCM is the national voice of municipal government. In leading the municipal movement, FCM works to align federal and local priorities, recognizing that strong hometowns make for a strong Canada. Strengthening Canada’s Hometowns can be downloaded at http://www.fcm.ca/ Documents/reports/FCM/ FCM_Roadmap_EN.pdf. lorraine@fbcpublishing.com

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in late summer. Mexico expects to request authority for about $1 billion in duties. U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has said that repealing COOL is the only option. The Senate has yet to decide on action on the program because of opposition to eliminating the program from several border state senators. Dur ing a recent visit to Washington, Ritz warned that Canada will retaliate against products from their states when it sets its final list.

In May, the WTO rendered its final ruling in the COOL dispute which dates back to 2008. The program cost Canadian farmers and processors about $3 billion in lost sales and lower prices.

He said the program must end and not be replaced by some watered-down measures that interfere with trade. In May, the WTO rendered its final ruling in the COOL dispute which dates back to 2008. The program cost Canadian farmers and processors about $3 billion in lost sales and lower prices. Ritz reminded Washington audiences that in 2014, agriculture and agri-food trade b e t w e e n Ca n a d a a n d t h e United States was $51 billion, leaving Ottawa with lots of choices. It published a list of proposed targets for retaliatory tariffs back in 2013. Meat labels became mandatory in the United States in March 2009 after years of debate. U.S. consumer groups and some farm groups supported the requirement, saying shoppers should have information to be able to distinguish between U.S. and foreign products.

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The Manitoba Co-operator | June 18, 2015

CGC finds consensus for producer protection, licensing of feed mills The next step is to prepare licensing and farmer-protection regulations for feed mills and then consult again BY ALLAN DAWSON Co-operator staff

he majority of grain industry respondents to a recent Canadian Grain Commission consultation wants western Canadian feed mills to be licensed and required to post security covering grain purchased from farmers. “Most stakeholders agreed there should be some kind of licensing of facilities to provide some kind of producer protection,” Rémi Gosselin, manager of CGC corporate information services said in an interview June 12. “Our priority now is to work on some licensing requirements and get some feedback from the sector.” The CGC’s ultimate goal is to license western feed mills and include them in the CGC’s farmer protection scheme. “It’s certainly the government’s

WHAT’S UP Please forward your agricultural events to dave@fbcpublishing. com or call 204-944-5762. June 17-19: Canada’s Farm Progress Show, Evraz Place, 1700 Elphinstone St., Regina. For more info visit myfarmshow.com or call 306-781-9200. June 24-26: International Symposium on Bison Health, Radisson Hotel, 405-20th St. E., Saskatoon. For more info visit www. bisonhealth.ca. July 5-9: 14th International Rapeseed Congress, TCU Place, 35-22nd St. E., Saskatoon. For more info visit event-wizard.com/ irc2015/0/welcome/. July 7-9, 14-16: Crop Diagnostic School, University of Manitoba’s Ian N. Morrison Research Farm, Carman. For more info or to register call 204745-5663.

July 8: Keystone Agricultural Producers summer general council meeting, 9:30 a.m., Victoria Inn, 3550 Victoria Ave., Brandon. For more info call 204-697-1140.

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

July 21-23: Ag in Motion: Western Canada’s Outdoor Farm Expo, Hwy. 16 northwest of Langham, Sask. For more info call 1-800-563-5441 or visit www. aginmotion.ca. July 22: Hudson Bay Route Association annual general meeting and convention, venue TBA, Churchill. For more info on the AGM and Churchill tour (July 19-25) visit www.hbra.ca.

desire to license feed mills and we’re working towards that,” Gosselin said. “The minister (Gerry Ritz) has been quite clear in that he wants to have it done and we’re following through on that.” While feed mill licensing is a top priority, the CGC isn’t sure how long it will take, Gosselin added. Keystone Agricultural Producers (KAP) president Dan Mazier welcomed the news. Feed mills are currently exempt from the Canada Grain Act, which means unlike grain elevators, feed mills are not licensed by the CGC nor required to post security to cover what farmers are owed when they deliver grain. KAP has lobbied for the CGC to license and provide producer protection since Puratone, a Manitoba feed mill and hog-producing company, went into creditor protection in September 2012. Grain farmers were owed an estimated $1.5 million for their grain.

“Our priority now is to work on some licensing requirements and get some feedback from the sector.” Rémi Gosselin

“This is a good step,” Mazier, who farms near Justice, said in an interview last week. “We want this to happen quickly.” The CGC released a summary of the findings from its consultations June 12 and will share them with Ritz. Forty-three formal submissions were received from a diverse range of stakeholders, including 53 feed mills, commodity and producer organizations, the CGC said.

A majority of respondents, with the exception of some commercial feed mills, supports licensing “large commercial feed mills, recognizing small and on-farm feed mills operate differently than large commercial mills,” the CGC said. “Payment protection is seen as an advantage by some feed mills in encouraging producers to deliver grain to them. Some stakeholders advocate that all businesses that purchase grain on or off farm and/or handle grain as part of their business model be licensed. This would foster fairness and create a level playing field.” The CGC said many commercial feed mills say licensing is unnecessary. Some respondents said licensing would constrain already tight profit margins. Instead of buying grain directly from farmers, feed mills might buy from grain companies to avoid licens-

ing and farmer protection requirements. Several respondents suggested the CGC conduct a cost-benefit analysis of licensing feed mills. The producer protection proposals the CGC prepares will be based on what’s currently in place for grain elevators, Gosselin said. Grain companies are required to post security to cover farmer liabilities. That can be done by posting a bond, a letter of credit, insurance or even cash. If Bill C-48, which is currently before Parliament, becomes law, the CGC would be allowed to replace the protection program with a fund companies would contribute to based on their risk of failing to pay farmers. However, C-48 might not pass before the fall election. That means the current plan would continue until it is replaced by future legislation. allan@fbcpublishing.com

The Manitoba Co-operator | June 18, 2015

Need for skilled workers to be clarified The CAHRC has launched four initiatives to fill the knowledge gap BY ALEX BINKLEY Co-operator contributor

abour shortages on Canadian f a r m s a re b a d a n d g e t t i n g worse, industry officials say. “We estimate that 74,000 agriculture jobs will be created by 2022, but without changes, one-third will go unfilled,” Mike Hoffort, CEO of Farm Credit Canada said recently. Hoffort “flagged an issue that will become increasingly crucial to the agriculture sector,” Debra Hauer, project manager at the Canadian Agr iculture Human Resources Council (CAHRC), said in an interview. “It’s not going away.” The need for more employees isn’t surprising with farms becoming larger through the takeover of smaller ones and the increased use of complex machinery and technology, she said. However, no one can say with any

certainty how many skilled workers are needed currently as well as in the future, she added. To get answers, CAHRC has launched four research projects to determine both the number of workers and the kinds of skills the sector requires. Por tia MacDonald-Dewhirst, CAHRC executive director said by building labour-market intelligence, evidence-based policy can be developed and the industry can create plans “to drive progress and find meaningful solutions.” Humphrey Banack, first vice-president of the Canadian Federation of Agriculture, said farms and food processors face ongoing problems f i n d i n g l a b o u r. “O u r c h a l l e n g e is finding enough skilled work ers to operate modern machinery.” Changes to the Temporary Foreign Workers Program hasn’t made the task any easier. CFA plans to put a lot more emphasis on the labour issue in the coming months work-

ing with CAHRC and other groups to find answers. T h e C A H RC re s e a rc h p ro j e c t s include consulting with the industry towards creating an in-depth national labour supply-and-demand forecast, identifying the jobs and skills needed, preparing an action plan for training workers for agriculture occupations and identifying barriers to women in the agricultural workplace. “Before you can fix a problem you have to know exactly what your problem is,” explains Mark Wales, chair of CAHRC. “This research is going to answer that key question for Canada’s agr icultural labour situation, and give direction to the council in the development of the corrective policies, training and other actions.” The council expects to release infor mation in l a t e 2 0 1 6 o n a n Agricultural Supply-and-Demand Forecast Model that will set out the

number of workers needed by commodity groups across the country. It will also look at what discourages First Nations people as well as new and older Canadians from seeking agriculture employment. The Conference Board of Canada is assisting CAHRC with this project. The study on the jobs available on farms will continue research on defining the skills needed on modern farms. “To date, 20 National Occupational Standards have been developed with input from 270 industry stakeholders for the pork, sheep, aquaculture, beef and poultr y commodities… Enhancements are being made to the online learning resource for the industry, AgriTalent. The development of a National Agricultural Job Board with commodity-specific and regional components is also ongoing with the launch of a pilot planned for the fall of 2015,” the council said in a release.

FESTIVALS Contact us with your event, dates, location and contact info at news@fbcpublishing.com. June 12-21: Red River Exhibition, 3977 Portage Ave., Winnipeg. For info call 204-888-6990 or visit www. redriverex.com. June 19-20: Pelican Lake Ag Society Fair, Ninette. For info call 204-523-4139 or visit pelicanlakeagsociety.wix.com/ pelican-lake-ag.

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

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

June 20-21: Turtle Mountain Fair, Boissevain. For info call 204-5340857 or email nicolekyle_88@ hotmail.com. June 25-27: Dauphin Agricultural 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 204-534-6252 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.

The Manitoba Co-operator | June 18, 2015

LIVESTOCK MARKETS

(Friday to Thursday) Winnipeg Slaughter Cattle Steers — Heifers — D1, 2 Cows 130.00 - 140.00 D3 Cows 120.00 - 127.00 Bulls 165.00 - 174.00 Feeder Cattle (Price ranges for feeders refer to top-quality animals only) Steers (901+ lbs.) $ 190.00 - 225.00 (801-900 lbs.) 210.00 - 238.00 (701-800 lbs.) 235.00 - 275.00 (601-700 lbs.) 275.00 - 315.00 (501-600 lbs.) 300.00 - 330.00 (401-500 lbs.) 310.00 - 355.00 Heifers (901+ lbs.) 180.00 - 212.00 (801-900 lbs.) 200.00 - 222.00 (701-800 lbs.) 210.00 - 237.00 (601-700 lbs.) 230.00 - 255.00 (501-600 lbs.) 255.00 - 305.00 (401-500 lbs.) 265.00 - 315.00

Heifers

Alberta South $ 200.50 - 201.00 — 135.00 - 153.00 120.00 -138.00 — $ 225.00 - 245.00 244.00 - 267.00 265.00 - 296.00 291.00 - 315.00 318.00 - 335.00 320.00 - 350.00 $ 215.00 - 230.00 226.00 - 244.00 241.00 - 265.00 264.00 - 286.00 285.00 - 312.00 300.00 - 325.00

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

(901+ lbs.) (801-900 lbs.) (701-800 lbs.) (601-700 lbs.) (501-600 lbs.) (401-500 lbs.) (901+ lbs.) (801-900 lbs.) (701-800 lbs.) (601-700 lbs.) (501-600 lbs.) (401-500 lbs.)

Futures (June 12, 2015) in U.S. Fed Cattle Close Change June 2015 155.23 2.00 August 2015 152.93 1.48 October 2015 155.05 2.05 December 2015 156.08 2.00 February 2016 155.20 1.13 April 2016 153.90 0.25

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

Cattle Slaughter Canada East West Manitoba U.S.

June 12, 2015

Previous Year 55,190 12,454 42,736 N/A 616,000

CNSC Ontario $ 179.88 - 203.94 184.47 - 203.48 102.33 - 143.19 102.33 - 143.19 141.51 - 166.62 $ 219.80 - 249.10 222.82 - 296.23 248.03 - 323.57 261.31 - 361.26 287.86 - 370.66 213.98 - 237.57 $ 219.13 - 237.57 231.14 - 280.45 244.81 - 303.52 238.77 - 316.21 238.77 - 316.21 264.22 - 324.20

Close 226.25 224.35 222.20 220.45 212.95 209.90

Change 3.68 3.30 2.63 2.63 1.92 0.50

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

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

Source: Manitoba Agriculture

E - Estimation MB. ($/hog) MB (All wts.) (Fri-Thurs.) MB (Index 100) (Fri-Thurs.) ON (Index 100) (Mon.-Thurs.) PQ (Index 100) (Mon.-Fri.)

Current Week 197 E 183 E 182.89 187.93

Futures (June 12, 2015) in U.S. Hogs June 2015 July 2015 August 2015 October 2015 December 2015

Last Week 197.89 183.41 185.83 188.88

Close 81.38 79.18 78.53 68.28 66.28

Last Year (Index 100) 231.21 212.48 219.10 221.75

Change -0.83 -1.43 -1.10 -1.27 -0.38

Other Market Prices Sheep and Lambs $/cwt Ewes Lambs

Choice (110+ lb.) (95 - 109 lb.) (80 - 94 lb.) (Under 80 lb.) (New crop)

Winnipeg Wooled Fats — — — — — —

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.

Toronto 100.24 - 128.19 121.60 - 160.01 256.67 - 278.84 256.73 - 283.42 261.58 - 303.76 —

SunGold Specialty Meats —

Eggs Minimum prices to producers for ungraded eggs, f.o.b. egg grading station, set by the Manitoba Egg Producers Marketing Board effective November 10, 2013. New Previous A Extra Large $2.00 $2.05 A Large 2.00 2.05 A Medium 1.82 1.87 A Small 1.40 1.45 A Pee Wee 0.3775 0.3775 Nest Run 24 + 1.8910 1.9390 B 0.45 0.45 C 0.15 0.15

Goats Kids Billys Mature

Winnipeg (Hd Fats) — — —

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

t was a busy time for the cattle industry across Manitoba during the week ended June 12, as seven of the province’s eight major auction marts held sales before the start of the summer season. Most of the stockyards will begin biweekly sales by the end of the month, while some don’t have another sale booked until August. In all, 2,870 animals made their way to market — a strong showing, considering the time of the year, participants said. “I’ve had June sales with 68 head, so this has been excellent,” said Allan Munroe of Killarney Auction Mart, which catered to 238 animals last week. In addition to the strong volume at the sale, Munroe said he was also impressed with the level of bids offered. Steers (300-400 pounds) drew top-end bids of $401 per hundredweight (cwt). “I guess if you’re willing to pay four bucks a pound for a steer that’s not even 400 pounds, that says optimism to me,” he said. Heifers in the 600- to 700-lb. range topped $300 at some auction marts. If there was any softening in the market, it may have been felt in butcher cows, which traded $4-$5 lower in a few locations. Despite that, Munroe said, prices look solid moving forward. “I think there’s some contracts for some September cattle that look pretty lucrative, and we’re certainly going into the summer with a very excited feel for fall.” One market watcher said he thought dry conditions were also a reason why cattle volumes were higher this week, as ranchers tried to find room for their herds on smallerthan-desired sections of pasture.

allan munroe

Munroe said the recent rise in temperature has helped that process along. “We’re getting some heat so the grass is really popping; I think grass-wise, we’re going to be fine,” he said. “Guys were a little worried about the hay; it was slow coming.” Since then, hay cutting has begun in the province’s southeast and a few other areas. Munroe noted many producers seem to have hung on to their heifers this summer, in a bid to take advantage of prices next fall. “You know, the theory is, last year we were selling bred heifers at $2,800-plus, lots over $3,000; you know if they bought some $2,000 heifers this spring, and sell them for that, they’ll make a lot of money,” he said. However, he added, it remains to be seen how many producers will actually part with their heifers. Munroe’s optimism for the beef market is backed up by a U.S. industry expert who also is bullish on the prospects for fall. “It’s just the cattle industry can’t expand quickly; it’s a slow process. I don’t see any large increases coming to the beef supply any time soon,” said Ron Plain of the University of Missouri. Some seasonal softening in prices is expected this summer, but Plain said economic indicators point toward another strong fall. Dave Sims writes for Commodity News Service Canada, a Winnipeg company specializing in grain and commodity market reporting.

briefs

U.S. lawmakers to examine worst-ever bird flu outbreak Chicago / Reuters / The U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee is set to hold a hearing next month on the deadliest-ever outbreak of bird flu in U.S. poultry amid mounting criticism from Iowa lawmakers about the speed of the U.S. Agriculture Department’s response. Sen. Pat Roberts, a Kansas Republican and committee chairman, is expected to hear testimony on the USDA’s response and funding for its efforts on July 7, spokeswoman Meghan Cline said. More than 47 million chickens and turkeys have been killed in the past six

months because of bird flu or are set to be culled to prevent the spread of the disease. Most are hens in Iowa, the nation’s top eggproducing state, and U.S. egg prices are projected to set an annual record high because of the losses. The USDA is overseeing the killing and disposal of affected birds and the scope of the outbreak “has exposed some flaws in the response plans,” Republican Sens. Charles Grassley and Joni Ernst of Iowa told Roberts in a letter that requested a hearing. There are concerns about the complexity of a program through which the USDA pays farmers for birds that must be culled, the lawmakers wrote last week. The USDA will be pre-

pared to talk about its response if invited to testify before the Senate committee, spokeswoman Andrea McNally said. The agency’s ability to pay producers for birds is set by federal law, she added. The USDA has more than 1,900 staff and contractors responding to bird flu in Iowa, according to the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship. Earlier in the outbreak, it was difficult getting USDA officials to infected sites so birds could be euthanized, Beth Pellett Levine, a spokeswoman for Grassley, said June 15. Republican U.S. Rep. Steve King of Iowa said last week that the USDA took too long to set up incinerators to dispose of carcasses.

Toronto ($/cwt) 108.38 - 343.68 — 93.57 - 260.26

Horses Winnipeg ($/cwt) — —

“… we’re certainly going into the summer with a very excited feel for fall.”

DAVE SIMS

Week Ending June 6, 2015 577 19,803 17,276 1,809 574 5,993 287

Prime AAA AA A B D E

Markets see relatively high volumes for mid-June Warmer temperatures were helping pastures emerge

Cattle Grades (Canada)

Week Ending June 6, 2015 46,660 9,501 37,159 N/A 550,000

$1 Cdn: $0.8127 U.S. $1 U.S: $1.2403 Cdn.

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Cattle Prices

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

EXCHANGES: June 12, 2015

Toronto ($/cwt) 23.50 - 72.00 46.94 - 68.52

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

The Manitoba Co-operator | June 18, 2015

GRAIN MARKETS column

Manitoba Elevator Prices

Weather, loonie’s rally both bearish for canola

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

Basis

Net

Weekly Change

Red spring wheat

201.18

14.10

215.28

-14.49

Red winter wheat

187.27

-26.29

160.98

-15.84

Prairie spring wheat

187.25

-36.67

150.58

-15.83

Canola

484.70

-22.80

461.90

-15.17

USDA’s supply-and-demand outlook put pressure on wheat

Port Prices Phil-Franz Warkentin CNSC

CE Futures Canada canola contracts br iefly hit some fresh highs on June 8 , b u t s p e n t t h e re m a i n d e r o f t h e week ended June 12 trending lower as the advances proved unsustainable. Both the old-crop July and new-crop November contracts started the week on a firm footing, climbing above the psychological $500-per-tonne mark on Monday. However, by Friday’s close they were well off those highs, and posting losses of $11 to $12 per tonne on the week. Some of the selling pressure was tied to weather forecasts calling for some muchneeded rain in dry parts of Alberta and Saskatchewan. The precipitation that did come was welcomed where it hit, but was also not as widespread as initially forecast and more moisture will be needed. While what little rain there was contributed to the selling pressure in canola, conditions remain less than ideal, and the continued production uncertainty should remain a supportive influence going forward. A rally in the Canadian dollar was another bearish influence on canola during the week, contributing to the move off the contract highs. The currency was up by over a cent compared to its U.S. counterpart, which makes exports less attractive to global buyers. In the U.S., wheat futures saw a similar pattern as canola, briefly hitting some nearby highs before spending the rest of the week trending lower. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s monthly supply/demand report was partially to blame for the backtracking in wheat as the government forecasts beat trade expectations. U.S. wheat production in 2015-16 is now forecast at 2.121 billion bushels, which compares with the 2.026 billion bushels grown the previous year and an earlier estimate pegging the crop at 2.087 billion bushels. USDA also raised its U.S. and world ending stocks projections. World wheat ending stocks for 2015-16 are now forecast at 202.4 million tonnes, which compares to the already historically large 2014-15 carry-out of 200.4 million tonnes.

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

n/a

U.S. spring wheat 14% Portland

228.19

54.00

Canola Thunder Bay

503.60

-9.10

Canola Vancouver

518.60

-9.10

U.S. hard red winter 12% Houston

Recent sales reported

Soybeans finished narrowly mixed on the week, while the bias was lower in corn. The U.S. soybean crop was 79 per cent seeded as of June 7, behind the five-year average of 81 per cent complete. With more rains in the forecast heading into mid-June, traders started to express concern that some intended acres may end up unseeded. However, many analysts also pointed to the old adage that “rain makes grain,” and noted production prospects remain relatively favourable for the U.S. crop. USDA left its production estimate for the U.S. 201516 soybean crop unchanged at 3.85 billion bushels. USDA’s ending stocks estimates for both 2014-15 and 2015-16 were revised lower, which should be somewhat supportive. However, global supplies for the oilseed are still very big, with 93.2 million tonnes forecast to be available at the close of the 2015-16 crop year. That would be nearly 10 million tonnes above the forecast for the current marketing year. Seeding is virtually complete for the U.S. corn crop, with condition ratings holding steady at 74 per cent good to excellent for the past three weeks. USDA also left its corn production estimate for the year unchanged at 13.63 billion bushels. While that would be down slightly from the 14.22 billion bushels grown the previous year, it is still historically large. The overall trend likely remains lower in both corn and soybeans, with a weather scare needed to provide a bullish catalyst. Market participants have given up on a spring rally, and are now waiting on a summer weather rally. Phil Franz-Warkentin writes for Commodity News Service Canada, a Winnipeg company specializing in grain and commodity market reporting.

Egypt: 60,000 tonnes of Russian and Romanian wheat at $200.72 c&f Israel: 65,000 tonnes feed wheat for $188.00-$193.44 c&f

Closing Futures Prices

As of Thursday, June 11, 2015 ($/tonne) Last Week

Weekly Change

488.60

-9.10

ICE milling wheat

215.00

-5.00

ICE barley

205.00

8.00

Mpls. HRS wheat

206.78

-4.78

ICE canola

Chicago SRW wheat

185.28

-7.17

Kansas City HRW wheat

192.26

-6.61

Corn

140.35

-2.76

Oats

168.43

3.73

Soybeans

345.39

-2.39

Soymeal

345.37

8.49

Soyoil

734.04

-27.34

Cash Prices Winnipeg As of Friday, June 12, 2015 ($/tonne) Last Week

Weekly Change

Feed wheat

168.27

-8.08

Feed barley

173.62

-3.22

Rye

n/a

516.51

5.91

n/a

Oats

189.99

-10.37

Soybeans

345.03

-5.51

Flaxseed Feed peas

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

21.20

n/a

Ask

Canadian wheat bids down with U.S. futures, rising loonie The Canadian dollar rose nearly a cent over the week, which pressured prices BY PHIL FRANZ-WARKENTIN Commodity News Service Canada

ash bids for Canadian wheat dropped during the week ended June 12, as the combination of a rising Canadian dollar and dropping U.S. futures weighed on prices across the Prairies. Average Canada Western Red Spring (CWRS) wheat prices were $12 to $16 per tonne lower, with bids ranging from about $204 per tonne in northcentral Saskatchewan to as high as $219 per tonne in southern Alberta, according to price quotes from a cross-section of delivery points across Western Canada.

Quoted basis levels varied from location to location, but generally deteriorated, to average about $9 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$0.8123 as of June 12) CWRS bids ranged from US$166 to US$178. That would put the currency adjusted basis levels at about US$25 to US$35 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 $31 to $43 below the futures. Average Canada Prairie Red Spring (CPRS) bids were $8 to $16 per tonne lower. CPRS prices came in at about $150 per tonne in Manitoba, $159 per tonne in Saskatchewan, and $172 to $182 per tonne in Alberta. Soft white spring wheat prices were down by $12 to $15 per tonne, ranging from $176 to $171 per tonne in Alberta. Winter wheat prices were down by $10 to $16 across Western Canada, with prices ranging from $150 to $163 per tonne. Durum prices held steady, with bids in southern Saskatchewan 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$5.6150 per bushel on June 12, down 10.25 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$5.26 per bushel on June 12, down 9.25 cents from last week. The July Chicago Board of Trade soft wheat contract settled at US$5.0375 on June 12, which was 13.25 cents weaker compared to the week prior. The Canadian dollar closed at 81.23 U.S. cents on June 12, which was up by nearly a cent relative to its U.S. counterpart compared to the previous week.

The Manitoba Co-operator | June 18, 2015

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

McDonald’s makes progress with pilot project McDonald’s is looking for cattle producers throughout Canada to participate in pilot project looking at the sustainable production “This verification program is open to anyone across Canada who wants to participate — the more producers we have taking part in this project, the more lessons we will learn and the wider range of operations we can verify, from 40 head to 4,000 head, will really set the CRSB up for success.”

BY JENNIFER PAIGE Co-operator staff

cDonald’s Canada representatives may soon be visiting Manitoba cattle farms as the company moves forward with a pilot program designed to increase the amount of beef it sources from sustainable suppliers. “This verification program is open to anyone across Canada who wants to participate. We have had some interest from Manitoba already. One Manitoba producer has their verification scheduled and there are four or five others who have expressed interest,” said Jeff Fitzpatrick-Stilwell, senior manager of sustainability at McDonald’s Canada and member of the CRSB. Program verifiers were in Alberta last week meeting with some of the 100 Alberta ranchers who have expressed interest in participating in the program. So far, 19 of these have completed the process. McDonald’s has partnered with the Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef (CRSB) to initiate the pilot project, aimed at establishing an independent verification process in partnership with multiple stakeholders. The pilot project began verifying cattle operations in May of 2015 and will carry forward until March of 2016, when the company has said it plans to start purchasing at least some of its beef from suppliers verified as sustainable operators. The process involves evaluating operations with regionally specific indicators that have been developed in line with the Global Roundtable for Sustainable Beef (GRSB) principles, including the areas of animal health and welfare, management of prairie grasslands, natural resources, conservation, efficiency and innovation. “This is a verification, not a certification. Verification really gives the producer the ability to tell their story,” said Fitzpatrick-Stilwell. “We are really focused on outcomes and how producers are achieving the outcomes they are.” “We’re committed to being more progressive around our social purpose and what matters most to consumers. We’ve made great strides, charting a new course for the entire global beef industry and with the help of our partners, we’re changing the way we source and serve food in our restaurants around the world,” said Steve Easterbrook, president and

Jeff FitzpatrickStilwell

McDonald’s Corporation president and CEO, Steve Easterbrook (centre) and McDonald’s Canada president and CEO, John Betts (l) joined Graeme Finn on a tour of a ranch outside Calgary, Alberta on Tuesday afternoon. Photos: Submitted

CEO, McDonald’s Corporation in a statement. Producers participating in the verification process must first express interest, speak with a consultant, perform a selfevaluation and finally, schedule an on-farm verification where a certified verifier will visit the operation and review all of the indicators. “We are not developing a McDonald’s standard for sustainable beef, we are going to use the pilot to make global decisions on how much sustainable beef is likely possible for us to purchase in a certain time frame,“ said FitzpatrickStilwell. “This project will also be used as a learning opportunity for the CRSB.” Information gathered throughout the verification process will be transitioned to the CRSB to aid in the process of moving towards implementing a program for sustainable beef verification across Canada. “The more producers we have taking part in this project, the more lessons we will learn and the wider range of operations we can verify, from 40 head to 4,000 head, will really set the CRSB up for success.” The project is looking for cow-calf operations with calves born on or after January 1, 2013 and/or backgrounder operations that supply cattle to feedlots, as well as feedlots that deliver fed cattle for harvest during 2015, prior to March 2016. “No one will be excluded from the project. The only real limitation is the time. The onsite third-party verification process is taking about four

Cattle at Southern Cross Livestock (Graeme Finn).

to six hours so we are limited on how quickly we can move through these operations,” said Fitzpatrick-Stilwell. Producers who participate in the project will receive the on-farm verification evaluation free of charge and will be provided with a report containing an unbiased, professional view of their operation. The report will also benchmark their performance to that of their peers. The company has developed a set of 40 ‘indicators’ to assess sustainability, creating a scoring system to grade ranches, feedlots and others in the beef value chain. An American verification company is overseeing the process. “We didn’t know what to expect, as far as the reception we were going to receive from the producer community, as we aren’t paying producers to go through the verification. But the response has been in excess of our expectations,” said Fitzpatrick-Stilwell. Fitzpatrick-Stilwell says that

Canada was selected to host the pilot project over other countries because of its existing leadership in the areas of sustainability, development of information exchange systems and McDonald’s Canada’s commitment to sourcing only Canadian beef. “Canada was selected for this program because McDonald’s sources 100 per cent of our beef from Canadian producers and we have an ironclad commitment to them,” said FitzpatrickStilwell. “Also, in Canada we only source from two processing plants, the Cargill facility in High River and JBS facility in Brooks. This project is not only looking at what our producers are doing but evaluates all aspects of this supply chain.” Members of McDonald’s global leadership as well as Cargill and CRSB members took part in a few ranch tours in Alberta last week to get a first-hand look at the project’s progress. “Having the global leadership take part in these ranch

senior manager of sustainability at McDonald’s Canada and member of the CRSB

McDonald’s Global president and CEO, Steve Easterbrook and Cherie Copithorne-Barnes, Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef and rancher on CL Ranches outside Calgary on Tuesday.

tours was really an opportunity for us to demonstrate to them on the ground what is happening with the pilot,” said Fitzpatrick-Stilwell. “This gave them a chance to see everything and talk with the producers to see what they’ve got out of the verification process, what was useful to them and what they were able to learn from it.” Phase 2 of the ver ification process will begin this fall where information will be transitioned to the CRSB and conclusions will be drawn on how this data can be utilized to move forward in implementing a program for sustainable beef verification across Canada. For more information or to express interest in participating visit, www.vsbpilot.ca. jennifer.paige@fbcpublishing.com

The Manitoba Co-operator | June 18, 2015

Buy out quota with a retail price premium? A former Liberal MP and a University of Calgary researcher are calling for an immediate phase-out of quotas Staff

rop the price of milk to the U.S. level, but then add a temporary premium to compensate dairy farmers for the loss of their quota. That’s the plan proposed in a July 10 Globe and Mail opinion piece by Martha Hall Findlay and Jack Mintz of the School of Public Policy at the University of Calgary. Hall Findlay is a for mer Liberal MP and leadership contender who has been a frequent critic of the Canadian supply management system. Their plan is similar to one they say was used to phase out supply management in Australia. “Compensation and transition payments were funded by maintaining and collecting a small portion of the system’s existing price supports for a limited period of time. Some farmers cashed out for a decent retirement; those who stayed in the business became more efficient and more productive,” Hall Findlay and Mintz wrote. They propose an immediate phase-out of import quotas, which would bring the price of milk to the U.S. level. “A more gradual approach would also delay Canadian f a r m e r s’ a b i l i t y t o b e g i n exporting, and allow competitors from Australia, New Zealand and the United States to secure and consolidate their export-market shares,” they wrote. T h e y a c k n ow l e d g e t h a t would eliminate quota value, which they say is “somewhere in between” full value of $23 billion based on $30,000 per cow, and a Conference Board of Canada suggested “book value” of between $3.6 billion and $4.7 billion. Compensation would be through a “Fairness for Fa r m e r s F u n d ,” f i n a n c e d b y a “ Tr a n s i t i o n P r i c e Supplement” ( TPS) or prem i u m ove r t h e U . S . p r i c e level. “For consumers to benefit immediately, the TPS must be low enough that the retail price (the transition price) is still lower than current supply-managed prices. The lower the TPS, the longer the transition period — and the higher the TPS, the shorter the transition period,” Hall Findlay and Mintz wrote. They quote 2012 retail milk prices of $1.62 per litre in Canada and $0.92 in the U.S. “Even with an additional 25-cent supplement per litre, the price to consumers would still be significantly lower than it was under supply management,” they wrote.

Non-quota laying hen limit tripled Small-scale farmers can now have 300 laying hens without quota STAFF

armers in Manitoba can now have up to 300 laying hens without having quota, Manitoba Egg Farmers announced June 8. The new limit for producers operating outside of the supply management system is triple what was available before. Cory Rybuck, general manager for Manitoba Egg Farmers said 300 hens will lay about 90,000 eggs a year and unregulated farmers can sell these eggs ungraded to the general public from their farm gate. The increase in the personal nonquota limit puts Manitoba Egg Farmers in line with neighbouring egg boards in the Prairie provinces (Saskatchewan and Alberta). MEF represents 164 egg farmers who produce 59 million dozen eggs annually with 2.3 million laying hens.

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Ag in Motion Welcomes Monsanto Canada

urious about soybeans? Wonder how soybeans fit into your crop rotation? Monsanto Canada will be showcasing the next step in soybean technology, the Roundup Ready® Xtend Crop System, alongside the newest canola hybrids and early corn hybrids during the inaugural Ag in Motion farm expo, July 21-23. The Monsanto display plots are designed to spark new thinking about rotations and to introduce the latest offerings from Monsanto BioAg. The lineup of DEKALB® brand canola, corn and soybeans for western Canada will also be on display. Visit the Monsanto and DEKALB brand experts to learn about the latest in weed management solutions, or whatever your agronomic concern may be. No one knows DEKALB varieties and best management practices better than the DEKALB agronomy team. If the potential benefits of applying an inoculant to canola, pulses or soybeans is intriguing, Monsanto BioAg will have its product offering on display. Or perhaps the alliance between Monsanto and Novozymes has brought questions to mind. Monsanto BioAg representatives are ready to talk about

Monsanto Canada plants their crop plots for Ag in Motion.

what the future of microbials means to Canadian farmers. There’s no other place you can find all of these solutions or experts in one stop. Headquartered in Winnipeg, MB, Monsanto Canada is part of the larger global Monsanto Company. Monsanto is committed to bringing a broad range of solutions to help nourish the growing world by working to find sustainable agriculture solutions that help farmers conserve natural resources, use data to improve farming practices, use water and other important resources more efficiently, and protect their crops from pests and disease. Only through collaborating with farmers, researchers,

non-profit organizations and universities can the world’s biggest challenges be tackled effectively. To learn more about Monsanto, visit: www.monsanto.ca or follow them on Twitter @MonsantoCda, where you can find more updates on their plans for Ag in Motion. Roundup Ready 2 Xtend™ soybeans have received regulatory approval in Canada, regulatory approval in other key export markets is still pending. Commercialization is dependent on multiple factors, including successful conclusion of the regulatory process in key export markets and the registration of new soybean varieties in Canada. The information presented herein is provided for educational purposes only, and is not and shall not be construed as an offer to sell until all necessary regulatory obligations are met. ALWAYS READ AND FOLLOW PESTICIDE LABEL DIRECTIONS. DEKALB®, Monsanto and Vine Design®, Roundup Ready 2 Xtend™ and Roundup Ready® are trademarks of Monsanto Technology LLC, Monsanto Canada, Inc. licensee. ©2015 Monsanto Canada Inc.

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The Manitoba Co-operator | June 18, 2015

LIVESTOCK AUCTION RESULTS Weight Category

Feeder Steers

Ashern

Gladstone

Grunthal

Heartland

Brandon

Virden

Killarney

Ste. Rose

Winnipeg

Jun-10

n/a

Jun-09

Jun-10

Jun-08

Jun-11

Jun-12

433*

n/a

113*

278*

907*

238

521

380*

No. on offer Over 1,000 lbs.

n/a

200.00-217.00

900-1,000

n/a

215.00-230.00

222.00-242.00

n/a

220.00-240.00

800-900

n/a

210.00-235.00

235.00-260.00

247.00-268.00

n/a

235.00-255.00

700-800

220.00-278.00

n/a

240.00-260.00

260.00-295.00

257.00-287.00

260.00-280.00

200.00-253.00

250.00-285.00

600-700

240.00-310.00

n/a

250.00-285.00

275.00-310.00

285.00-315.00

280.00-314.00

210.00-250.00

275.00-325.00

500-600

250.00-341.00

n/a

300.00-335.00

310.00-341.00

325.00-345.00

240.00-285.00

290.00-365.00

400-500

260.00-350.00

n/a

340.00-375.00

360.00-410.00

345.00-390.00

n/a

300.00-375.00

300-400

n/a

370.00-400.00

380.00-420.00

n/a

350.00-401.00

n/a

200.00-220.00

200.00-225.00

n/a

200.00-217.00

800-900

n/a

200.00-225.00

215.00-233.00

222.00-241.00 (245.00)

n/a

210.00-232.00

700-800

206.00-250.00

n/a

220.00-240.00

235.00-265.00

238.00-268.00

240.00-260.00

200.00-237.00

220.00-255.00

600-700

245.00-305.00

n/a

230.00-260.00

255.00-295.00

259.00-305.00

265.00-285.00

200.00-242.00

230.00-265.00

500-600

250.00-302.00

n/a

250.00-300.00

285.00-320.00

285.00-318.00

285.00-310.00

200.00-230.00

250.00-305.00

400-500

240.00-317.00

n/a

325.00-370.00

315.00-340.00

300.00-345.00

305.00-330.00

220.00-260.00

275.00-310.00

300-400

n/a

350.00-380.00

335.00-370.00

n/a

*47

n/a

344

185

D1-D2 Cows

110.00-122.00

n/a

127.00-138.00

128.00-134.00

125.00-137.00

130.00-155.00 (165.00)

122.00-127.00 (130.00)

D3-D5 Cows

100.00-108.00

n/a

110.00-123.00

122.00-127.00

n/a

105.00-123.00

115.00-125.00

Age Verified

122.00-138.00

n/a

130.00-138.75

127.00-140.00

n/a

Good Bulls

150.00-177.50

n/a

165.00-178.00

155.00-169.00

162.00-172.50

155.00-169.00

150.00-160.00 (179.00)

155.00-172.00

n/a

180.00-188.50

182.00-188.00

n/a

Feeder heifers 900-1,000 lbs.

Slaughter Market No. on offer

Butcher Steers Butcher Heifers

n/a

178.00-186.00

180.00-186.75

n/a

Feeder Cows

n/a

140.00-154.00

n/a

135.00-170.00

135.00-155.00

n/a

130.00-145.00

Fleshy Export Cows

n/a

133.00-140.50

n/a

Lean Export Cows

n/a

105.00-115.00

n/a

Heiferettes

n/a

170.00-190.00

150.00-187.00

160.00-185.00

* 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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Preventing negative side-effects of vaccinations It is good practice to take a walk through any recently vaccinated cattle to check for reactions ROY LEWIS DVM Beef 911

here are now a multitude of vaccines on the market for all facets of the beef and dairy industry. Vaccinating has become part of the biosecurity program on your farm, ranch or dairy. It is good for our industry as it controls disease, minimizes antibiotic use, improves production, and decreases death or losses from abortion. But producers need to develop vaccination protocols with their herd veterinarian and, where possible, avoid some of the pitfalls that occasionally come with vaccinations. They are leukotoxic effects from gram-negative vaccines, allergic reactions, vaccine site infections, and poor immune response from a myriad of factors. There are vaccines for viral infections and those for bacterial infections. The bacteria come in two forms called gram-positive and gram-negative. Gram-positive are ones like clostridial diseases and anthrax and these don’t produce leukotoxins. Gram-negative bacteria are most of the other bacteria we vaccinate against such as the respiratory pathogens and E. coli used for scours prevention and to con-

trol E. coli mastitis in our dairies. Some of these bacteria are worse than others for their leukotoxic effects, so one needs to avoid the use of too many of these bacteria at the same time.

Leukotoxic effect The leukotoxic effect causes rapid breathing, foaming at the mouth and can lead to abortions in pregnant cattle and death. If cattle do recover, they may be chronic poor doers and susceptible to other diseases. They talk about not stacking (vaccinating) more than two of the most powerful leukotoxin-producing bacteria at the same time. Whether you get a reaction depends on a few other factors that add into the equation. We see more of these leukotoxic effects in dairy cattle because the sector uses more of the gram-negative vaccines and also because dairy cows are under the production stress of milking. There are also some genetic lines that seem more susceptible. Potential parasitism, poor nutrition (micro minerals lacking), and the potential of having slight acidosis (grain overload) all increase the odds of having a leukotoxic reaction when vaccinating. It is important to know the more serious bacteria to avoid this stacking. E. coli, vibrio and salmonella (more seen in U.S.) are at the top for severity. Histophilus, foot rot, pink eye and pasteurella

(pneumonia) vaccines are in the middle group with Leptospirosis vaccines in the least leukotoxinproducing category.

Cumulative effects When giving these vaccines, the effects are cumulative so if you are in the situation of needing to give lots of gram-negative vaccines, your veterinarian may have you spread out vaccines by a week or more. Vigorously shaking vaccines when you rehydrate them (versus swirling) can release more leukotoxins. These leukotoxins also increase as the vaccine ages or if it gets too hot or too old. All of these factors underscore the importance of proper handling of vaccines. Fortunately these vaccines are often given at different times. Foot rot and pink eye vaccines are given in the spring before turnout and E. coli scours vaccines given in late pregnancy. Ask your veterinarian if you need help sorting out vaccination protocols, as they will be aware which vaccines result in the leukotoxic-stacking effect. Vaccines also can have adjuvants to enhance the immune response and allergic reactions in some herds are a possibility. So just as we get allergic reactions to some antibiotics, the same can happen when vaccinating. This is more common with the killed bacterins and killed vaccines versus the modified live vaccines.

Be prepared Be aware this can happen and always have a bottle of epinephrine, as well as an antihistamine and even dexamethasone (steroid), on hand if your vet advises it. Generally these allergic reactions happen very soon after the injections and one sees rapid breathing, swelling or puffy eyes depending on the degree of allergic reaction. Keep in mind the treatment may need to be repeated a few times. It is good practice to take a walk through any recently vaccinated cattle to check for reactions. Although they are very rare in my experience, when they occur you often get multiple cases. It may have to do with vaccines used in the past, but something else has helped trigger the response and that is often very hard to determine. The good news here is that, if caught in time, the majority of allergic reactions can be saved and it makes you ever vigilant for next time. Remember to keep the epinephrine around any time you are injecting cattle with anything and check them closely shortly after vaccinating the herd for any unusual clinical signs. Vaccine reactions can turn into infections. To avoid infections change needles frequently, make sure the syringe has been cleaned prior to starting the day, don’t vaccinate through manure, and use

the proper-size needle. And if at all possible, don’t vaccinate in a rain shower as water can wash dust and debris into the needle hole.

Avoid rainstorms With any investigation we see in the pharmaceutical business regarding abscessation with vaccination, it invariably involves vaccinating in a rainstorm or shower. I realize when we start vaccinating a herd, we must finish — but watch the weather forecast before determining what day to process on. This may save these vaccine infections. Po o r i m m u n e re s p o n s e depends on the stress level, nutrition, exposure to organisms, and parasitic burden. Just remember a good vaccination program can be overwhelmed by poor management and exposure to lots of organisms. Vaccination does not guarantee disease will be non-existent and we often say with vaccination we are trying to get 80 per cent protection in the herd. Use vaccination as an adjunct to good management to increase productivity on your farm. Select the right vaccines by consulting with your veterinarian. Roy Lewis practised large-animal veterinary medicine for more than 30 years and now works part time as a technical services veterinarian for Merck Animal Health.

The Manitoba Co-operator | June 18, 2015

Health Canada reviews water quality impact of popular growth promoter Manitoba Beef Producers says the environmental benefits of growth hormones in cattle production outweigh the risks “If they’re not spreading the manure near riparian areas, waterways, this should be a very, very minimal risk to the environment.”

By Shannon VanRaes CO-OPERATOR STAFF

ore research has emerged suggesting that growth promotors used in the cattle-feeding business may persist in the environment longer than previously thought. Researchers at Indiana Un i v e r s i t y ’s B l o o m i n g t o n School of Public and Environmental Affairs found that while the synthetic testosterone known as trenbolone acetate or TBA breaks down in sunlight, darkness allows it to revert back to a 17-alphatrenbolone compound. “This means that, instead of permanent removal in sunlight, the compound would be expected to persist in stream environments, returning to its earlier form overnight in the dark, shallow stream bed where stream water mixes with groundwater, known as the hyporheic zone,” they say in a release. “ These compounds have the potential to disrupt entire ecosystems by altering reproductive cycles in many spec i e s, i n c l u d i n g f i s h ,” s a i d A d a m Wa r d , l e a d a u t h o r of the study and a professor at the school. “We expect impacts that extend through the aquatic food web.” Ot h e r c o m p o u n d s c o u l d also behave in similar fashion, leaving Ward and his coauthors questioning if regulators are looking at the longterm impacts as they govern the use and approval of such products. “The next step is thinking about unexpected reactions that occur in the environment and how we can manage the diverse group of potential products and their joint effect on the environment and human health,” said Ward. In Manitoba, and across the country, TBA is regulated by Health Canada, which said it regularly reviews the quality and efficacy of approved veterinary products. In an emailed response to questions, the federal department said that “as part of the Chemicals Management Plan, Health Canada is currently prioritizing certain regulated p r o d u c t s u n d e r t h e Fo o d and Dr ugs Act to identify those that may pose significant harm to human health or to the environment. TBA is included in this list of substances being prioritized.” The impact of the hormone on aquatic life is part of that prioritization, the email concluded. Health Canada did n o t , h ow e v e r, s p e c i f i c a l l y re f e r t o t h e Un i ve r s i t y o f Indiana study. Melinda German, general manager of the Manitoba Beef Producers, said the findings of the study don’t worry her. “I can appreciate the study and what they’re looking at, but for me it’s not a concern,” she said. “What they’ve found is under very specific conditions, it was a laboratory experiment, it wasn’t done in

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nature… and we know nature doesn’t work under these very precise conditions, so interesting, but it’s not of concern to me at this time.” Recent adver tising cam paigns, like those of restaurant chain A&W, have promoted their beef as being hormone free, capitalizing on consumer concerns that the use of hormones is unhealthy and unsustainable. But German doesn’t think studies like this will give those against the use of hormones f re s h a m m u n i t i o n , n o t i n g that producer organizations are expanding into areas of consumer outreach. “There is a lot of information out there, and there is a lot of information the consumer can access, and I think that’s the role of a provincial association like ours, and with our national counterparts, to make sure that we put information out there as well, to talk about is this a big issue for us and how does this impact the industry,” she said. “Right now, based on the findings and the methodology of this study, it’s not something that causes us any concern.” Dr. Wayne Tomlinson, an extension veterinarian with Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Development, said because Manitoba doesn’t have a large feedlot industry, hormones like TBA aren’t likely prevalent in Manitoba beef production. “They’re used extensively in feedlots, and we don’t have a large feedlot component, we’re mostly a cow-calf-type province,” he said. “In the cow-calf industry, I would say they are not extensively used.” T h e U . S . E n v i ro n m e n t a l Protection Agency said in a 2012 report that more than 90 per cent of beef cattle raised in the United States receive at least one growth implant, and the vast majority of these implants contains trenbolone acetate ( TBA). It was reporting the findings of a University of California study that made similar findings. Companies aren’t required to disclose their product sales and use isn’t tracked through

other means, so statistics on TBA use don’t exist. “It’s a small proportion of the producers that are using it I would say, but we don’t know the numbers because for the companies that sell it, that’s proprietary information. Those companies don’t want to share with government how many doses they’re selling per year,” Tomlinson s a i d , a d d i n g t h a t m a n u re from any cattle should be properly spread, away from riparian areas and waterways. German agreed, and said the use of growth promotants can actually lessen the impact that beef production has on

the environment because more meat is produced with fewer resources. “What the science does show, is that the use of these types of products actually has a beneficial impact back to the environment in terms of water usage, greenhouse gas, and those types of environmental impacts,” said the general manager. To m l i n s o n a d d e d t h a t increased feed efficiency also reduces the amount of forage that needs to be produced. In beef production, hormones are usually implanted into an animal’s ear. From there they release hormone

from 90 to 160 days, depending on the type of implant. Costs range from $2 to $15 per head. A spokesman for Manitoba’s minister of water stewardship said that the province regularly tests groundwater and rivers for pollutants, but that “testing of rivers such as the Red and Assiniboine has ra re l y d e t e c t e d a n y l e ve l s of potential endocrine disrupters such as estrone and 17-beta-estradiol.” The European Union banned hormone-treated beef in 1989, and hormones have been at the centre of multiple trade disputes since that time. In Canada, hormones have been used since the 1950s. “ They’re a useful tool, I don’t think they’re a dangerous tool,” said Tomlinson. “If they’re not spreading the manure near riparian areas, waterways, this should be a very, very minimal risk to the environment.” shannon.vanraes@fbcpublishing.com

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

We’re still between the storm tracks Issued: Monday, June 15, 2015 · Covering: June 17 – June 24, 2015 Daniel Bezte Weather Vane

he general weather pattern hasn’t changed much since the last forecast. We are still stuck in a split flow, with the northern stream across the central/northern Prairies and the southern stream across the northern U.S. As systems move along both of these tracks and interact, the split flow will sag slightly southward or drift a little northward, allowing the edges of systems in each stream to affect us. This forecast period begins with the northern storm track dropping a bit southward as an area of low pressure ripples along. We should see a mix of sun and clouds on Wednesday, with the chance of showers or thundershowers late in the day, especially over more northern regions. High pressure will build in on Thursday, bringing sunny skies with high temperatures in the low 20s. Over the weekend, the southern branch will push northward a little bit. We’ll likely see a mix of sun and clouds from

Friday through to Sunday, with the odd shower kicking around, but any organized rain should stay south of the border. Temperatures will be in the 20 to 25 C range for highs, with areas that receive the most sunshine being the warmest. Overnight lows should be in the low teens. This split-flow pattern looks to continue through next week and right to the end of the month. This means we should continue to see a mixed bag of weather, with some days nice and sunny, a few totally cloudy days, but with most days likely seeing a mixture of sun and cloud. While we will continue to see the odd shower, most, if not all organized precipitation should stay well to our north, or to our south over the Dakotas. Temperatures will be pleasant, with daytime highs expected to be in the low 20s for the most part. Usual temperature range for this period: Highs, 20 to 29 C; lows, 7 to 15 C. Daniel Bezte is a teacher by profession with a BA (Hon.) in geography, specializing in climatology, from the U of W. He operates a computerized weather station near Birds Hill Park. Contact him with your questions and comments at daniel@bezte.ca.

WEATHER MAP - WESTERN CANADA

1 Month (30 Days) Accumulated Precipitation (Prairie Region) May 11, 2015 to June 9, 2015

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Produced using near real-time data that has undergone initial quality control. The map may not be accurate for all regions due to data availability and data errors. Copyright © 2015 Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada Prepared by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s National Agroclimate Information Service (NAIS). Data provided through partnership with Environment Canada, Natural Resources Canada, and many Provincial agencies.

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This issue’s map shows the total amount of precipitation that has fallen across the Prairies over the 30 days ending June 9. The southern storm track has been cutting through extreme southern Manitoba and southeastern Saskatchewan. Precipitation amounts in this region are in the 70to 200-mm range, with amounts quickly dropping off to the northwest. Over Saskatchewan and Alberta it has been a dry 30 days, with amounts generally in the five- to 30-mm range.

You are now entering hail season

We’re more likely to get the strong updrafts here which help hailstones build in size By Daniel Bezte Co-operator contributor

o far in our look at different types of severe summer weather, we’ve looked at heavy rainfall warnings and heat warnings. I was going to take a break from severe summer weather for this issue and examine some of the unique weather events that have taken place across the world over the last month or two, but I think the timing is just right to begin our look at the most prevalent of severe summer weather: thunderstorms, and the hail they can bring. First of all, when it comes to thunderstorms, we need to clarify something right off the top. I have discussed this several times in the past, and I know not everyone reads my articles, but it still makes me crazy when I hear people getting all worked up about a severe thunderstorm watch and then being upset about how inaccurate the forecast was when no thunderstorm happened. A severe thunderstorm watch is when conditions are favourable for severe thunderstorms to take place. It does not mean severe storms have formed and will hit your area; when that happens, a severe thunderstorm warning is issued.

Manitoba’s hail has more to do with its closer proximity to Gulf moisture.

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Now, severe thunderstorms can bring almost all of the major types of severe summer weather, but one of the most devastating types of severe weather they can bring is hail. While the tornado usually gets most of the attention, and they can be truly devastating, the impact of tornadoes tends to be very small. Just ask around: very few people have ever seen, never mind felt, the full impact of a tornado. I know I have never experienced one. Ask the same question about hail and pretty much everyone will have a story about a big hailstorm or two… or three! Unless the hail occurs in March or early April, I don’t think there is any farmer or gardener who thinks hail is neat or cool. I used to be one of those who loved hail — that is, until I owned my own car and house and had a vegetable garden! Just how often can you expect to see hail across the Prairies? Over most of the Prairies, it would be one to three times a year. There are hot spots that

can see upward of five days per year, in south-central Alberta, extreme southern Saskatchewan and south-central Manitoba. By far the most active area is in south-central Alberta — in particular, Calgary. Looking at the most expensive hailstorms across Canada, the vast majority occurred in Alberta, with a few bad ones in Manitoba. Looking at the dates for the most destructive, we find that with only a few exceptions, all occurred in July.

Why so much? The big question is, why do Alberta and southern Manitoba see so many bad or damaging hailstorms compared to the rest of the country? Well, for Alberta, it has to do with topography or the lay of the land, whereas Manitoba’s hail has more to do with its closer proximity to Gulf moisture that can help to fuel really big storms. Hail forms when a particle passes from the warm (liquid) part of the cloud into the cold (freezing) part of the cloud.

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When this occurs, any water on the particle freezes and you now have a small hailstone. Most thunderstorms produce hail; the question is whether or not the temperatures in the storm and the updraft are such that the hailstones will make it to the ground before they melt. If a hailstone forms and just keeps going up toward to the top of the thunderstorm, it wouldn’t accumulate much ice and would remain small. For hailstones to get really big, they must go back into the warm (liquid) section of the storm, pick up more water, then go back up into the cold section of the cloud so the water can freeze. Repeat this cycle a

number of times and you can get some really big hailstones. In Alberta, the higher terrain allows for lower freezing levels in the atmosphere, which means hailstones don’t have much chance of melting on their way down, so they can be fairly large. In Manitoba, deep Gulf moisture allows storms to get very high with strong updrafts, which can keep hailstones aloft for long periods of time, allowing large hailstones to develop. When it comes to hail, size really does matter! Pea-sized hail will do little if any damage to structures and plants, while golf ball-sized hailstones can literally destroy everything in their path. When it comes to measuring hailstone size, things become a little strange — that is, you don’t usually hear the hail will be around 50 mm in diameter. Instead, you hear the hail was the size of a golf ball or an egg. Of all the things we measure in regards to weather, hail has by far the most descriptive measurements. The table shows some of the more common descriptive terms used for hail and the approximate size that the hailstone would be. Next issue, I think we’ll take that break from severe summer weather to explore some of the unique weather happenings from around the world.

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Manitoba overhauling Noxious Weeds Act Noxious weeds will be listed in three tiers with control action based on the threat to agriculture and natural areas BY ALLAN DAWSON Co-operator staff

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“This approach will make it a little more flexible for the municipalities and let them deal with the weeds that they need to focus on.” Jeanette Gauthier

fore technically, must be destroyed, which often is impractical. The list starts with absinth and ends with yarrow. In between, there are ubiquitous weeds such as dandelion, quackgrass and cattail, which are in some circumstances more a nuisance than economic. But under the current law, they are to be treated the same as potentially more troublesome weeds such as knapweeds, leafy spurge and thistles. Noxious weeds will be assigned to tiers through regulation. A proposed list of 79 weeds has been made, but is subject to revision. Under the proposed amendments Tier 1 is where the most threatening weeds, including many not yet found in Manitoba, will be placed, Gauthier said. The

goal is to destroy, and if possible, eradicate them before they get established. Tier 1 is proposed to include orange hawkweed and yellow star thistle, neither of which are found in Manitoba. Also proposed for Tier 1 are several knapweeds, some of which are in Manitoba, but in small areas. Weeds in Tier 2 will be handled in different ways depending on size of the infestation. If the weed occupies less than five acres the legislation says they shall be destroyed; more than five acres shall be controlled. “What we’re trying to do there is to allow the municipalities that have these weeds to continue controlling them and the municipalities that don’t, the government can be more heavy handed to try and prevent the spread into other municipalities,” Gauthier said. Bartsia red, a troublesome weed in parts of the Interlake, is proposed for Tier 2, along with leafy spurge and nodding thistle. Weeds in Tier 3 shall be controlled “if the weed’s uncontrolled growth or spread is likely to negatively affect an aspect of Manitoba’s economy or environment in the area of the land or the well-being of residents in proximity to the land.” Examples include dandelion, kochia, most thistles and milkweed.

A number of common weeds found in annual crops such as wild oats, quackgrass and wild mustard are not included in any tier, even though they are currently on the noxious weed list. As is the case now, under certain conditions municipalities can still order landowners to destroy or control noxious weeds and if they don’t, have it done and bill them. The province has the same authority over municipalities. However, if the legislation passes, the Manitoba government can first fine a municipality. Normally, new weeds are added to the noxious weeds list by a cabinet order. Under the proposed legislation the minister of agriculture can add a weed to Tier 1 for one year. “ It ’s a t i m e l i n e s s t h i n g ,” Gauthier said. “You don’t want something showing up and not be able to do anything about it because it’s not listed in the regulations.” Controlling noxious weeds is exempt from the Non-Essential Pesticide Use regulation, which came into effect May 1, if the pesticide is applied by, or under the authority of a municipal weed inspector or supervisor, the government release said.

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he Manitoba government is overhauling one of the oldest laws on its books — the Noxious Weeds Act — to bring it into line with current weed threats in the province. If passed, Bill 32, the Noxious Weeds Amendment Act, will put into statute much of what is already common practice — controlling weeds commiserate with their threat. “The expectation (under the current legislation) is that all those weeds that are listed for regulation will be eradicated,” Jeanette Gauthier, MAFRD’s pesticide specialist said in an interview June 3. “The intent is good — to protect Manitoba farmland from noxious invasive weeds — but it’s really not feasible the way it’s written.” Instead of treating all noxious weeds the same, the legislation proposes placing them in three tiers. Depending on the tier, weeds would be destroyed or controlled. The amendments, given first reading June 2, are backed by the Association of Manitoba Municipalities, Manitoba Weed Super visors Association, the Keystone Agricultural Producers (KAP) and Manitoba Canola Growers Association (MCGA). “There are some areas that will be a little more challenging but in general it will probably make the act a little more sense,” Kent Shewfelt, past president of the Manitoba Weed Supervisors Association, said in an interview. “It’s probably going to put what we’ve been doing for the last 30 years more in compliance with the act.” The amendments fit in with promoting biosecurity, said MCGA president Ed Rempel. The Noxious Weeds Act of 1871 is one of the first laws enacted by the Manitoba legislative assembly. The current act lists more than 500 weeds that can be added to the noxious weed schedule. The current schedule names more than 100 weeds as noxious, and there-

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Rising waters, disappearing roads

This photo taken on the west side of Whitewater Lake near Deloraine June 5 underscores the challenges facing local road maintainers. â€‚ photo: luc gamache

CROP REPORT

Variable rains and high winds hamper spraying Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Development crop report for June 15, 2015 Weekly Provincial Summary Seeding operations in Manitoba are essentially complete for the 2015 season, with the exception of some greenfeed crops. Crops benefited from the warmer temperatures over the past week and allowed producers to make good progress on weed control operations. Weed control, and fungicide applications where warranted, will remain a priority for producers as crop development advances. Fungicide applications in winter wheat for leaf disease control and suppression of fusarium head blight has started. Dairy producers have started first-cut haying operations.

starting to head. Some fungicide application in winter wheat is reported. Weed control is estimated at 40 to 60 per cent complete. Flea beetle feeding in canola continues to be an issue in some fields that were not reseeded; foliar insecticide applications are being applied. Warmer temperatures over the past week benefited the forage crops and pastures. There is some recovery from the late-May frost, but preliminary estimates are for a lower-yielding first cut throughout the region. Most cattle are moved to summer pastures with minimal supplemental feeding required.

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Very good growing conditions were experienced during the week with adequate soil moisture conditions and warm seasonal temperatures. Major rainfall events did occur on the weekend. Generally, 15 to 20 mm of rain were received in most areas of the region. However, Hamiota and Rossburn areas reported 40 to 65 mm, respectively, and in the Virden area 90 to 100 mm of precipitation were reported. As well, large-size hail fell in the areas north of Sinclair/Cromer. Most spring cereals and field peas are looking promising. Reseeding of canola is complete in most of the Southwest Region. A majority of these fields has emerged evenly and development ranges from seedling to one- to two-leaf stage. Winter cereals are in the reproductive stages of development with most fall rye fields in the heading stage. Most winter wheat fields are at full flag-leaf stage, with the most advanced fields

Scattered showers and thunderstorms once again moved through the Northwest Region in the latter part of the week and over the weekend. Minimal rainfall was reported in the Roblin and Swan Valley region with some hail reported in the Lenswood area. Approximately 25 mm of precipitation fell in The Pas region, 13 mm in the Dauphin area and up to 76 mm in the Ochre River area. Most areas in Roblin and the Swan Valley would benefit from additional precipitation as conditions are dry for crops, hay land and pastures. All seeding operations are nearly complete; greenfeed and reseeding is nearly complete throughout the region with the exception of a few fields. Majority of cereals is at the seedling and tillering stages, and canola is at emergence/seedling stages. Most of the reseeded crops have emerged but are not quite ready for herbicide application. High winds and moist con-

ditions did limit herbicide applications over the weekend. Flea beetle scouting is ongoing. There are some reports of cutworm damage in the Swan Valley region. Alfalfa hayfields not impacted by frost are rapidly growing. Pastures are progressing nicely for those that have received timely rains. All cattle are reported to be on pastures with adequate water supply.

Central Region There was light to moderate amounts of precipitation reported mid-week across the region with the Red River Valley receiving the highest amounts. Some hail was reported in the Crystal City area causing limited damage. The Red River Valley received more rain over the weekend with amounts ranging from 20 to 30 mm; the western side of the region received little to no rainfall. Hail was also reported east of the Red River that caused moderate to severe damage in a narrow band of cropland. In the areas of higher precipitation, water is standing in low areas of fields and some crop yellowing is evident. Seeding in the Central Region is reported as 100 per cent complete, including reseeding. Spring cereals are growing well, with excellent tillering noted. Earlyseeded canola plant stands are less than optimum but improving. Soybean development ranges from first- to second-trifoliate stages. Many early-seeded fields are reported as having heavy weed pressure. Reports of cutworms continue requiring regular monitoring. Winter wheat and fall rye are

reported to be in excellent and good condition. Field spraying operations are being hampered by the intermittent rainy, windy conditions and wetter field conditions in the Red River Valley; in the western areas of the region field and weather conditions allowed for good progress of spraying operations. Flea beetles continue to be the main insect concern. Diamondback moth monitoring trap numbers are reporting low to moderate numbers. The most advanced alfalfa is in the early-flower stage. The first cut for high-quality alfalfa has begun and will continue as conditions allow.

Eastern Region Rainfall accumulations ranged from two to over 50 mm, with northern districts receiving greater amounts of rainfall. Field crop seeding is complete in the Eastern Region. Cereal crops range in development from four leaves with tillers to very early flag leaf emergence. Winter wheat is at early heading. Canola development ranges from seedling to rosette. Soybeans range from VC to V2, sunflowers V2 to V6, and corn V4 to V5 stages. First-pass post-emergent herbicide applications are 80 per cent complete. Flag-leaf fungicide applications in winter wheat also occurred. In southern districts, some aerial applications were done to avoid tire track damage in wet fields. Producers are preparing for flag-leaf fungicide applications in spring cereals, and fusarium head blight fungicide applications in winter wheat. Overall, field crops are rated in good condition. Some reports of below nominal thresh-

old levels of cutworm damage in soybeans. Across the region, the majority of hay and pasture lands is in fair to good condition. Ninetyfive per cent of the livestock are out on pasture. First cut in alfalfa fields is starting with most of it being put up as silage; yields are slightly below average.

Interlake Region S c a t t e re d s h ow e r s, a l o n g w i t h w a r m t e m p e ra t u re s, were reported throughout the Interlake Region. Moosehorn received the most precipitation with amounts ranging from 20 to 25 mm; most other parts of the region received anywhere from five to 15 mm. The rainfall was welcomed as late-seeded crops, such as canola and soybeans, were seeded into drier seedbeds. Seeding throughout the Interlake Region is nearly complete, except for some late-seeded forages and greenfeed acres. Herbicide spraying is in full gear and is estimated to be 45 to 50 per cent complete. Field conditions are good and most fields can be sprayed with ground equipment. In the south Interlake, some producers will start spraying fungicide on winter wheat for leaf disease protection. Alfalfa seed producers are spraying alfalfa stands as weevil counts are at threshold and need to be controlled before further plant damage occurs. Leafcutter bee incubation period has started. There are a few reports of cutworm damage but very few acres need to be sprayed. Virtually all cattle are on pasture and dugouts and water supplies are ample.

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Fast-track trade bill on ice Washington / Reuters A raging battle over President Barack Obama’s request for “fast-track” authority central to improving U.S. ties with Asia resumes in the House of Representatives next week when lawmakers are expected to try to reverse the defeat of linchpin trade legislation June 12. House Democrats disregarded Obama’s personal pleas and teamed up with Republicans, for different reasons, to overwhelmingly defeat a program that helps American workers who lose their jobs as a result of trade deals. Supporters were heartened, however, when the House narrowly approved a separate measure to give Obama “fast-track” authority to negotiate the TransPacific Partnership (TPP) trade deal. But the legislation is stuck in the House because of the defeat Obama and House Speaker John Boehner suffered on the first vote. Both measures are included in one bill and both need to be approved before the legislation can clear the House.

New app connects Kenyan farmers with climate-smart seeds It’s free and more reliable than hearsay when selecting varieties By Chris Arsenault Rome / Thomson Reuters Foundation

new app launched in Kenya could help millions of farmers adapt to climate change by offering information on the best seeds for changing growing conditions, agriculture experts said. Agriculture accounts for more than 70 per cent of Kenya’s employment, according to U.S. government figures, so an increase in food production would dramatically improve living standards. The free “MbeguChoice” app is the first tool of its kind in sub-Saharan Africa, and was developed by a 25-yearold Kenyan software engineer. “MbeguChoice” means seed choice in Swahili. It comprises an online database which is also available

via a website, and could be expanded to other countries if its rollout proves successful, officials behind the project said. “The platform provides information on special characteristics (of different kinds of seeds) for drought tolerance, and the best altitude and area for growing a particular crop,” Philip Leley, an adviser to the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization who gave the developers technical information, said in a telephone interview from Nairobi. If a farmer in the mid-altitude region of Makueni County, for example, searches for droughttolerant corn varieties to plant during the rainy season, the app would show five kinds of seeds the grower could buy which would do well in that area. The online database, containing more than 200 crop variet-

ies, is backed by seed producers who believe it will help drive business. More than half of Kenya’s 44 million people own a cellphone, and the app’s developers expect two million people to start using the tool in the next seven months. They eventually want to provide small farmers with up-todate market information on crop and fertilizer prices, rather than just data about seeds. “Our research shows that a lot of farmers don’t have the correct information about what seeds work best,” Paul Wa n y a g a h , C EO o f Ke n y a Markets Trust, a business group supporting the new platform, said in a telephone interview. Rural farmers tend to rely on what they hear from neighbours rather than relying on crop science, he said. “This platform will help farm-

ers make better decisions on planting.” Kenya’s fast-growing population depends largely on rain-fed agriculture for its food, and precipitation patterns are expected to shift due to climate change. About 80 per cent of the country’s land is dry, according to the UN’s World Food Program (WFP), so the country will need to use water more efficiently as temperatures rise due to global warming. About 1.5 million Kenyans depend on food aid for survival, the UN agency said. Digital tools like MbeguChoice could help accelerate a current trend of young people becoming more interested in farming, its developers said. “The profile of the farmer is changing,” Wanyagah said. “Agr iculture is star ting to become cool for young people.”

Algeria suspends duties on animal feed imports algiers / reuters / Algeria has suspended import duties on animal feed, including maize and soya, until the end of this year to keep its domestic market stable after a rise in world market prices, an official involved in the decision said June 11. “The exemption from customs duties has come into force and will continue to be implemented until Dec. 31,” the official told Reuters, asking not to be named. Algeria imports almost all of its soya and maize needs. It imported 1.16 million tonnes of maize during the first quarter of 2015, up from 801,197 tonnes a year earlier, according to official figures.

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

Bottled-up anticipation for Steinbach couple’s new fresh-from-the-farm milk A new on-farm milk-processing venture opens new markets to add value to their organically produced milk BY LORRAINE STEVENSON Co-operator staff / Steinbach

ilk sold in glass bottles may be retro — but it is the newest niche in dairy sales. And Manitoba dairy farmers Jim and Angie Appleby aim to fill it. Eager customers started buying 946-ml bottles of milk pasteurized and bottled right on their farm using milk from their Steinbach farm’s organically raised herd of red and white Holsteins this spring. The Applebys call their onfarm milk-processing business Stoney Brook Creamery, a new spin on what the creamery of the past, making butter from farmers’ cream, used to do. They’re too young to remember those days, of course. “I guess I’m just too young to know the history on that. We call it a creamery because to us a creamery means cream,” says Jim, who left his post as a Lutheran pastor in Alberta two years ago to bring his family back to Manitoba and start farming with his brother Bill and parents, Sam and Anne Appleby. Stoney Brook Creamery will sell milk in the innovative ‘newold’ bottle packaging to begin with, while they aim to eventually sell whipped cream and coffee cream, plus yogurt and soft cheeses too. Who wants milk in glass bottles? You’d be surprised how many, says Angie Appleby. T h e y ’ve b e e n f ra n k l y astounded by the interest as they’ve talked up their idea over the last months. They’re confident there’s a buyer for every bottle, because it jives so well with intensifying interest in local and regional product, lessening product packaging waste, and people’s love of visiting the farm. A bottle purchased is returned to the farm for sterilizing and refilling. The milk is all sold farm gate. “It’s actually kind of shocking to me as to how many people are really, really interested in what we’re doing,” she said. “I honestly think the problem will be producing enough once word gets out.” The couple spent the past two years exploring a business model, talking up the idea with potential customers and building a separate farm building equipped with refrigeration units, and a small 170-litre bottling and pasteurizing unit. The startup was aided by a $15,000 grant, one of seven doled out to innovating Manitoba-based farm and food companies from Growing Forward 2’s Growing ValueCommercialization program in early 2015.

Jim and Angie Appleby have launched Stoney Brook Creamery to sell milk from the farm’s organically raised herd in recyclable 946-ml glass bottles. PHOTO: LORRAINE STEVENSON

Jim and Angie say they can count off multiple reasons they wanted to do this, not the least of which was finding a way to add more value to a slightly larger volume of the milk they produce organically. For lack of markets, the bulk of their certified organic milk from their 130-head herd has always gone to the general milk pool, and only a small portion shipped to federally inspected milk processor, Notre Dame Creamery, to be processed into Organic Meadow brand products, he said. “We feel it deserves a premium price and we wanted to find a way to sell Jim’s parents’ milk for what it’s worth,” said Angie. Now Jim’s mornings start with donning a white lab coat. “I’m typically here between 5:30 a.m. and 6 a.m., and as soon as milking has started, I will get some milk from the line and start pasteurizing and processing right away.”

“It’s actually kind of shocking to me as to how many people are really, really interested in what we’re doing. I honestly think the problem will be producing enough once word gets out.”

How much they plan to produce is undeter mined, says Jim, who calls the startup of Stoney Brook Creamer y “a relatively low-risk market study.” They’ll only produce small volumes of bottled milk to to begin with, and leave the cheese and yogurt making until they’ve got steady milk

sales and time to devote to more product development. They’ve devoted the last while to meeting all regulatory requirements to license and operate an on-farm milkprocessing business, he said. “Now we’re at the next significant piece, which is the marketing piece.”

Milk processors in B.C. and Ontario have reintroduced glass bottled milk as a niche product line in recent years, but it’s been a long, long while since it was sold commercially in Manitoba. One study of Manitoba’s dair y industry done for the provincial Historic Resources Branch mentions Safeway in 1951 introducing plastic-coated p a p e r c a r t o n s, a Sw e d i s h innovation, which eventually spelled the end of the glass bottle. Brent Achtemichuk, assistant general manager for Dairy Far mers of Manitoba says DFM is excited to see the Applebys pursuing the innovative packaging and processing venture. “ We cer tainly encourage that,” he said. “People like to have the local products and certainly that niche is starting to grow.” lorraine@fbcpublishing.com

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Prairie fare Do you know the four Cs of grilling success? julie gardenrobinson Food and Nutrition Specialist NDSU Extension Service

hile growing up in Minnesota, having a “barbecue” meant having a bun with a cooked mixture of ground beef, ketchup, brown sugar, mustard and some spices. In school, we called these sandwiches “sloppy joes” if they were served on slices of bread. Then I moved to North Dakota, where people talked about having “slush burgers.” I had no idea what to expect the first time I heard “slush burgers” were on the menu. They were pretty much the same recipe as a Minnesota “barbecue.” Technically, a barbecue is not a sandwich at all. The word “barbecue” comes from the Spanish word “barbacoa,” referring to cooked goat meat. When you barbecue meat, you cook it for a long time over low heat to allow the meat to become more tender. A less tender cut of meat such as a brisket or shoulder can be tenderized by this slowcooking process. Most people are familiar with the term “grilling,” which refers to cooking food over direct heat. A wide range of grilling equipment, including electric, gas and charcoal, is available. The other day, I was visiting with my colleague Rob Maddock, a meat scientist at North Dakota State University, who helps teach “BBQ Boot Camp” programs with his colleagues from the department of animal sciences. He shared an interesting handout he created about preparing great steaks and chops. With his permission, I will share some tidbits from the handout and a few comments along the way. Have you heard of the “four Cs?” You might be thinking about diamond rings. In this case, we are not talking about clarity and carats, but cut and colour play a role. We can apply the four Cs to meat, if we take a few liberties. I thought these were clever, by the way. We can think about the cut, cookery, quality (“cwaulity”) and consumption. I told you some liberties were taken with four Cs. When you choose meat for grilling, remember that certain cuts are most appropriate. This list of cuts appropriate for the grill is listed in order beginning with the most tender cut: tenderloin (filet mignon), r ib-eye steak, r ib steak, por ter house (T-bone) steak, strip steak, top sirloin, flatiron, shoulder tender, chuck eye steak, tritip steak, clod steak (boneless arm steak), ball tip steak and tip centre steak. Less tender cuts, such as bottom round

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steak, round steak and eye of round, are not as grill friendly. When talking about “cwaulity” (quality), remember these grades for beef from highest to lowest quality: Prime, Top Choice, Choice, Select and Standard. (Editor’s note: Canada’s top beef grades are Canada Prime, Canada AAA, Canada AA and Canada A. The difference between the four grades is the degree of marbling with the Canada Prime grade having the most marbling. The three A grades account for over 75 per cent of beef produced in Canada.) The cuts with a higher grade usually provide you with the best eating experience. In other words, you will get more compliments as the chef if you begin with a higherquality cut. Be sure to choose steaks and chops with a bright colour and no discolouration. When choosing pork, choose the darker-coloured chops because the darker the lean meat, the greater the water retention. That translates to juicy meat when you serve it. Begin by thawing the meat safely. Thawing meat in the refrigerator overnight is the safest option, but you also can thaw a sealed plastic package of meat under cold water. Microwave thawing is a safe method, but it should be done only in an “I forgot to thaw the meat and the guests have arrived” emergency situation. The end product may be less juicy and less tender. Be sure to plan ahead. Before cooking, allow the steak to warm slightly at room temperature. Perishable foods, including meat, can be held safely at room temperature for 30 minutes, by the way. During this time, you may want to preheat your grill. Next, season the steak. You don’t have to spend a lot of money on special seasonings. Some kosher salt and freshly ground pepper

Southwestern Marinade 1/4 c. prepared salsa 2 tbsp. chopped cilantro 2 tbsp. fresh lime juice 1 tbsp. vegetable oil 1 clove garlic, minced 1/4 tsp. ground cumin

are all you need. The combination of highquality meat and a grill will result in a delicious main dish. If you prefer to add a little “kick” to your grilled menu items, try a quick marinade such as the recipe included with this column. Marinades can help tenderize the less tender cuts mentioned previously. Always cook the meat appropriately for quality and safety reasons. Place your steaks on a grill, and bring your tongs so you do not pierce the meat and lose the juices. Close the lid. Unlike burgers made from ground beef, steaks are safe to eat at a lower internal temperature. For example, a “medium” steak is at a temperature of 145 F and has a pink, warm centre, and a medium-rare steak has a red, warm centre and an internal temperature of about 130 F. However, be sure to cook burgers made from ground beef to 160 F. Ground turkey burgers need to reach 165 F. Bring your food thermometer to the grill, and be aware that the internal temperature of the steak will rise as much as 10° after you remove the meat from the grill. Do not stack the steak or cover in foil after cooking because the internal temperature of the steak may rise as much as 25°. Here’s a final tip from me: Bring a clean plate to the grill to retrieve your delicious food; it’s ready for the final C: consumption! Always carve across the grain if possible and enjoy with a variety of vegetables, fruits and whole grains as side dishes. Here’s a tasty marinade featured along with other marinades and recipes in “Now Serving: Lean Beef ” (available at http:// www.ag.ndsu.edu/pubs/yf/foods/fn711. pdf ). For more recipes and information, visit http://www.ag.ndsu.edu/food and check out the recipe database.

Combine all ingredients and mix well. For tender cuts, such as tenderloin, rib-eye or sirloin, allow 15 minutes (or up to two hours) for marinating. For less tender cuts, such as flank, skirt, chuck shoulder or top round, allow at least six hours (or up to 24 hours) for marinating. Turn meat in marinade for even flavouring. Don’t reuse marinade. If you want to use some of the

marinade as a dipping sauce, reserve part of it in a separate container. The nutritional value of the finished product varies depending on the cut of meat. Makes 12 servings. Each serving has 260 calories, 4 grams (g) of protein, 9 g of fat, 41 g of carbohydrate, 1 g of fibre and 230 milligrams of sodium.

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randma!” The front door of Andrew and Rose Jackson’s house flew open and four-yearold Allison burst into the dining room, her parents, Randy and Jackie following behind her. “Allie darling,” Jackie chided setting Allison’s little brother Andy down on the floor, “we need to ring the doorbell before we go dashing in!” Andy toddled off directly to the toy box in the corner. “I forgot,” said Allison who was already seated in her grandmother’s lap. “Sorry!” “You are forgiven,” said Rose with a smile. “Next time you’ll remember.” “I’m just so excited,” said Allison. “I can tell,” said Rose. “What are you so excited about?” “Because I’m going to live at your house!” said Allison. “That’s super fun for me! And for you!” “You’re going to live here?” said Rose. “Well, just for today,” said Allison. “Because Mommy and Daddy have to go to the city.” “That will be super fun for me,” Rose agreed. She turned back to the parents. “Are you guys in a hurry or do you have time for a quick cup of coffee?” Jackie looked at Randy, who nodded. “We can stay for a bit,” said Jackie. “In fact, we want to talk to you about something.” Allison looked up at her parents. “You should just go,” she said. Randy chuckled. “Don’t worry Allie, sweetie, you’ll have Grandma all to yourself soon enough.” “There’s coffee in the pot,” said Rose. “Help yourself. I’ve got my hands full as you can see.” “Mommy said later you would take us for ice cream, Grandma,” said Allison. “Now that’s not exactly what I said,” Jackie corrected, seating herself across from Rose. “I said I was pretty sure you would ask her to, and when you did I was pretty sure she would say yes. Especially if Grandpa was around.” “Grandpa will be around later,” said Rose, “and you know Grandpa loves his ice cream.” “I wike ice cweam,” said little Andy who was driving a toy John Deere tractor around the legs of Rose’s chair. “Everybody likes ice cream,” said Randy setting

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Jacksons By Rollin Penner

a mug down in front of Jackie and seating himself in the chair next to hers. “We may have some ourselves later.” There was a brief silence. “So, what’s up?” said Rose. Jackie picked up her mug. “You know my friend Barb who works at the hardware store?” she said. Rose nodded. “Well,” Jackie continued, “Barb works five days a week, Monday to Friday. But she wants to cut back to three days a week and she asked me if I was interested in working there on Thursdays and Fridays in her place.” She paused. “Really now,” said Rose. “And what did you say?”

“I said I would like to,” said Jackie, “but I would have to find someone to look after the kids.” There was another pause. “So you’re asking me to look after Allison and Andy every Thursday and Friday?” said Rose. “We’d pay you obviously,” said Randy, “but it would be good for our cash flow, which we could use.” “I don’t know that you’d have to pay me,” said Rose, “but I would have to discuss it with Andrew. “Of course,” said Jackie. “And there’s no big rush. Barb said any time in the next month or so is fine.” “Also,” said Randy, “we talked to Amanda and Jennifer about this. So Amanda doesn’t work on Thursdays and Jennifer has no classes on Fridays so if you needed time off sometimes, like if you were going on holidays or whatever, they could cover for you.” Allison heaved a sigh. “When are you going Mommy?” she said impatiently. “I really want to take Grandma to the park.” “Oh, good idea!” said Rose. “There’s a new play structure at the park! It’s awesome! It has climbing ropes and ladders and three slides coming down!” She turned back to Jackie and Randy with a grin. “Are you sure the little ones will be able to withstand the trauma of being separated from their mother for two days every week?” Jackie laughed. “Pretty sure,” she said. Randy got up. “We better get going,” he said. “Thanks for the coffee.” Jackie got up as well. “So you’ll talk to Andrew?” she said. “I will,” said Rose, “and I don’t think he’ll object.” “Thanks.” Jackie leaned down to give Allison a kiss and then did the same for Andy. “Be good for Grandma,” she said, and she and Randy headed out the door. “Finally!” said Allison. “I thought they would never go.” “So what do you want to do first?” said Rose. “Everything,” said Allison. Rose laughed and gave her granddaughter a squeeze. “That’s my girl,” she said. “Let’s do everything then!”

Plants with oak leaf-shaped leaves Many are houseplants but will also do well outdoors

If you like oak leafshaped foliage, take note on your next visit to the garden centre.

By Albert Parsons Freelance contributor

ome gardeners are lucky enough to have statuesque oak trees in their yards; the wonderful structure of an oak tree alone makes it worthwhile to include in the landscape, but in addition, it has those wonderfully shaped oak leaves. Something about the oak leaf shape seems to attract us gardeners, and knowing that, plant hybridizers work overtime to try to come up with oak leaf shapes on some of our common plants. They have been somewhat successful. Probably the best-known oak-leaved houseplant is the oak leaf grape ivy, Cissius. This plant has long been a favourite of mine as it is a dependable, low-light plant for the indoors. The dark-green foliage is produced on rambling stems that cascade attractively, making it an excellent hanging plant, although it also can be trained on a trellis to fill a dark corner. The grape ivy is an easy-care plant quite happy in the environment found in our interior

The oak leaf geranium makes a great houseplant that can also be moved outdoors in the summer. PHOTO: ALBERT PARSONS

spaces. It needs well-drained soil and should not be kept constantly wet — allow the soil to dry out between waterings. It is not a heavy feeder — feed it a couple of times a year, and it is not prone to insect attacks. In poorly ventilated locations it might develop mildew.

The leaves of oak leaf grape ivy are the exact shape of oak tree leaves. Another plant with leaves having a similar shape is the oak leaf geranium. This pelargonium is one of the scented geraniums and its large oak leaf-shaped leaves are dark green with purple

veins. It produces small purple flowers when given enough light. Pelargoniums need several hours of direct sunlight every day to thrive, but other than that they are carefree plants to grow. They are good houseplants but can be moved to the outdoor garden during the summer months. Some fibrous begonias, B. semperflorens, have a definite oak leaf shape to their leaves. The leaf segments tend to be a bit more pointed and the indentations between lobes smaller than the typical oak leaf, but the leaves still do have the oak leaf shape. These begonias will bloom if grown i n br ig ht li gh t wi th s o me morning or late-day sun. The

blooms, held above the foliage on sturdy stems, are typical “busy Lizzie” blooms that we associate with most fibrous begonia varieties. They make great houseplants and can be attractive as container plants in the outdoor garden as well. Among the hundreds of varieties of crotons are a couple with oak leaf shapes. These leaves closely resemble the leaf shape but the colours, of course, are much more vibrant. Deep reds and burgundies, green-gold bicolour, and yellow and red blotching are just some of the variegations found on croton leaves. Crotons are tropical plants that demand warm temperatures and bright light. Too little light will reduce the amount of colour in the leaves. They like a constantly damp soil and good drainage. If you like oak leaf-shaped foliage, take note on your next visit to the garden centre. You just might find another plant sporting those very distinctive leaves. Albert Parsons writes from Minnedosa, Manitoba

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A photo can help make decorating decisions Seeing some of your ideas in a finished room will help you decide if they are right for you Keep a file of photos, whether on your computer or on paper, so that you don’t forget those great little projects you happen upon.

CONNIE OLIVER Around the House

o you think you know what you want for your d é c o r b u t c a n’t q u i t e make the final decisions. Try to find a photo with similar features that you’d like. Seeing your ideas in a completed room will help you decide. T h e f e a t u re d p h o t o i s a good example for me. The wall colour is very similar to what I painted in my bathroom. I also just happened to find two exact bath sheets at a thrift store (brand new) in the same colours and patterns as the ones pictured here. What are the odds? What I hadn’t considered were black cabinets, which look quite lovely in the photograph. I painted my old cabinets out in white (from oak) to give them a new lease on life until the entire bathroom is renovated later this year. I still had white cabinetry on my mind for the new space until I saw this photo. I also hadn’t considered a silvercoloured frame for the bathroom mirror either, which blends well with the other silver-toned elements in the room, including the faucet and sconces. I may have to rethink a few things before I make final decisions for my new bathroom. It’s not that w h i t e c a b i n e t r y w o u l d n’t

Try to find a picture of a finished room that includes decorating ideas that you might like to try. PHOTO: COURTESY MOEN

work, but I like the look of the black lower vanity and think I just may go that route now that I’ve seen it in an actual room setting. T h a t ’s w h y d e c o r a t i n g magazines, websites and television shows are so popular. They give us lots of great ideas for our own homes. Whether you happen upon that perfect colour scheme or a DIY project for your old fur-

niture, having a photo of the finished product sure makes the choices a lot easier. Sometimes you have to create your own photo by using programs available on paint s u p p l i e r s’ we b s i t e s w h e re you can paint a room on the computer to see how your paint colour choices will look. Other sites, from lighting to flooring, can offer helpful tools for your specific project

and offer great photographs to guide you in your search for the perfect product. Internet sites like HGTV, Pinterest, House and Home, offer great shots of before and after makeovers for ever ything from kitchens to hallways. There is a lot of information out there to help you. Keep a file of photos, whether on your computer or on paper, so that you don’t forget

those great little projects you happen upon. You may not use them all in one project but they are a great reference for future projects. I personally keep a binder of “great décor ideas” that I clip from magazines. I use sheet protectors to hold the photos and have divided the binder into room sections. It’s good to have a refresher and skim over the photos every now and then. I try to find such photos for my columns. I look for rooms that will inspire, teach and help readers think about change. Email me at Connieoliver2015@gmail.com if you get stuck. If I don’t have a solution, perhaps one of my readers does. It’s all about sharing and supporting each other in the quest for a comfortable space and a place to call home. Connie Oliver is an interior designer from Gimli, 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.

The attached wooden barn silo was at one time a common site in Manitoba barnyards, although winds and rot have reduced the numbers to a handful. This fine example of bank barn construction is located a few miles northwest of Dauphin. Built in 1915 by the McQuay brothers, it features a 30-foot-high silo constructed of tongue-and-groove fir ordered from British Columbia. Unlike most other barns in the area which were built from lumber milled at nearby Riding Mountain, the McQuay barn used almost all B.C.imported lumber at a cost of about $15 per thousand. The 40x64-foot structure is built upon two-foot-thick stone walls, plus main timbers of 10x12-inch dimension and 3x12-inch floor joists. Coming to the Dauphin area in 1898 from Durham County in southern Ontario, Robert James McQuay and his brother designed their own barn using previous experiences in Ontario’s barn designs. They made their own lime kilns and most stones were faced with stone hammers.

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Grain Farm For Sale

SATURDAY, JUNE 27, 9:00 AM, Eisner Auction Centre, Swan River, MB. Eisner’s 45th Annual, June Equip Consignment Sale. Tractors: Case 2290 c/w FEL forks & bucket; Case 1210 3-PTH cancade FEL, Satoh 3-PTH & equipment; JD 4020 & FEL; JD AR; 4020 JD, w/loader; 3020 JD, loader, gas; 1987 LTL Ford truck, 350 Cummins, air ride, 15-spd w/40-ft Hi-boy trailer. Harvest: MF 850 & 860 SP combine, chopper; Gleaner L2 SP combine hydrostatic; Gleaner L2 SP combine, standard; 21ft JD 2320 SP swather, gas, cab & AC; 30-ft MacDon straight cut header w/trailer; JD 9600 converter 25-ft JD PTO swather shedded; Rem Vac 2500. Cattle/Haying: NH BR780 round baler; NH 1033 bale wagon; 2002 NH 664 round baler; Hesston 14ft haybine hydraswing; Farm Aid silage mixer wagon w/working digital scale; NH Forage Harvester w/swath PU; 2 row corn head, metal detect; Bale King processor; Round bale trailer; 2 heavy horse bale feeders; Lewis creep feeder; 2) calf shelters; 28-1/2-ft IHC Vibrachisel; Degelman ground drive rockpicker. Sail Boat: Sail Boat Tanzer 22-ft. Antiques: 1957 Ford tractor, Powermaster 3-PTH; approx. 1950 Chev 2-ton hoist, duals, good tin, very restorable; 1941 Ford car, V8, deluxe, 2-dr, all complete, could be running, very restorable; 1950’s Sheriff siren & lamp, working; 1919 Enamel Sask. license plate; Beaver sealers. 100’s of items, new tents, storage, tool boxes, new rotovator, tire changers, Case eagle, cement ornaments, vehicles, quads, tools & misc. complete list. www.eisnerauctions.com Complete farm sales/single items welcome! For highest possible prices sell equipment at this popular sale. Come early pancake breakfast! Call Lawrence Eisner Auctions, Minitonas, MB. (204)525-2225, Ryan (204)734-0191.

Nickel Auctions Ltd Austin, MB

204-637-3393 FARM LAND & DAIRY AUCTION for Mrs Ruth Groves Fri., July 3rd at 11:00 AM

4 miles South of Plumas on Hwy #260 till Rd #90 East, 1 mile till Rd #69 and 1/2 mile North Terms Cash or Cheque - Lunch Served Sale order Machinery at 11:00 am Land and Dairy Cattle Be on time very little small selling For the Land Check Website for Details www.nickelauctions.com Dairy Cattle • 55 Holstein Cows Robot milked • 37 Holstein Heifers from yearlings to calves • 2 year old Holstein Bull • most of these are registered

Tractors 2008 - 927 Fendt Vario mfwd fact 3 pth 4 hyds pto • M620/75R30 rear 800/70R38 7920hrs • 2007 Landini LP145 Dual Power mfwd fact • 3 pth hyds pto joy stick • Q65 Quicke loader 540/65R28 650/65R38 7720 hrs • 1977 - 8630 John Deere 3 hyds pto 20.8x38 fact duals 9700 hrs • 624 INT pto hyds 185 IH Loader

Haying & Cattle Equipment Bucket & Grapple • 2010 Claas Variant 380 Rd Baler • 7 Rolls of Net Wrap • 2010 Massey Hesston 1372 • Disc Bine • 17 Rd Bale Trailer • Teagle 8080WD Bale 4 Shreader • Faresin Magnum 2000 Mixer Wagon • 6 - 30ft Free standing Corral Panels some w gates • 10 Galvanized Locking Feeder Panels • Flex-i-coil Trailer type Post pounder

Equipment Grader pull type shop bilt • 40ft FH536-40 Bourgault air Seeder w 2155 Bourgault Tank • 24ft (2-12s) INT rubber Press Seed Drill on Carrier • 1974 Chev C65 tag axle Truck w 15ft Box & hoist • 366 eng 5& 2 spd • 17ft Haul All Drill Fill • M1210 - 1475bu Meridian Hopper Bin on skid • Reimer Welding 630bu Hopper Bin • MK100-71 Westfield auger • 70-46 Westfield auger • 6ft 3 pth Rotovator • 509 John Deere trailer Brush Mower • 8ft Farm King twin auger 3 pth Snowblower • 3500 gal • Slurry Tank/trailer • 3 pth Slurry Pump • Atom Jet Hyd Unit

Shop Tools Drill Press • 250 amp LKS AC/DC Welder • 5 spools of Barbed wire • acetylene torch • 14 lengths of 2in x 1/4 angle Iron • 135 gal Slip Tank • Subject to additions and deletions Not responsible for any errors in description. Everything sells AS IS Where IS All Sales Final. GST & PST will be charged where applicable. Statements made on sale day will take precedent over all previous advertising. Owner and auction company are not responsible for any accidents on sale site. For full listing check our website at www.nickelauctions.com Sale Conducted by Nickel Auctions Ltd Dave Nickel Auctioneer - nickelauctions@mymts.net 204-637-3393 Cell 204-856-6900 Owner 204-386-2737 Cell 204-212-2299

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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AUCTION SALES Manitoba Auctions – Interlake 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 & Collectables. 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

AUCTION SALES Manitoba Auctions – Interlake MEYERS AUCTION, ESTATE OF Ian MacKenzie. 10:00a.m. Sat. June 27, 2015. Portage la Prairie, MB. LOCATION: MNP Building on the Island. ANTIQUES & COLLECTABLES: Oak & Glass China Cabinet, Royal Crown Derby Dinnerware Set, Crystal Stem Ware/Cranberry Accents, Bridal Rosey Serving Dish, Losol Ware Serving Dish, Imperial Sheet Music Stand, Silver Service Tea Set, Brass Bird Wall Hangings, Fishermen & Scotsman Statuettes, Ox Cart Replica, Portage Grain Elevator Replica. Samsung 55-in LED TV, Book Shelves, LG DVD Player/Recorder, Dual Deck Video Recorder, Candles & Candelabra, Teac Radio/CD Recorder/Record Player. Leather Couch, Brass & Glass Coffee Table, End Tables, Table Lamps, TV Trays, Magazine Rack, Floor Lamp, Leather Chair, Ottoman, Art Prints, Tranquil Ease Power Lift Chair, Wood Kitchen Table & 4 Chairs, Teak China Cabinet, GE Micro, Arborite Kit Table & Chairs, Serving Cart, White Wicker Patio Set, Occasional Chair, Brass & Glass Tiered Plant Stand, Bedroom Suites, GE Washer, Maytag Dryer, Steamer Trunk, Dusty Rose Couch & Chair, Wall Clock, Armoire, Glass Ware, Kitchen Items, Books, VHS Tapes, DVDs, Samsung Printer, Canon Scanner, Samsung Monitor, Panasonic Radio, Computer Desk, Computer, Single Ped Desk, Poker Table, 2 Wheel Dolly, Mastercraft Dehumidifier, Tow Hitch, Weedeater Blower, Alumn Ladders, 12V Booster Pack, 6 Amp Battery Charger, Fire Place Tool Set, (2) Office Chair, Massage Cushion, Pet Carrier, Assisted Living Walkers, Shop Vac, MUCH, MUCH, MORE LUNCH AVAILABLE. Subject to Additions & Deletions. Meyers Auctions & Appraisals, Arden, MB. Bradley Meyers, Auctioneer. Ph:(204)368-2333 or (204)476-6262, Cell. www.meyersauctions.com

AUCTION SALES Manitoba Auctions – Red River AUCTION SALE FOR RANDALL & Julie Goossen, McTavish MB. 1/4-mi North of Hwy 205 on Hwy 330. June 20th, 2015, 10:30am. 1953 Oliver 88, gas new rubber; 1962 550 Cockshut gas LPTO, 3-pt.; 1981 2290 Case duals, 4,099-hrs; 1969 Chevy 3-ton single axle 8x15 box & hoist; JD 224 rigid header; Co-op 21-ft. 204 HD cultivator; Ashland 8-yd. dump scraper; Powered 6-ft. HD 3-pt rototiller; Farm King 80-in. 3-pt. snowblower; MF 7-ft. 3-pt. blade; Farm King 3-pt. finish mower 72-in.; 2 rice tiers w/rims 24.5x32 grain moisture tester #919; simplicity 7116 18-HP twin 42in. mower, HD 40-in. tiller & 42-in. snowblower; Walker mower 20-HP 48-in. deck 10,000 psi hyd press; chop hoists; air & electric shop tools plus many hand tools & gauges; air compressors plus misc household & yd items. Sale conducted by Herm Martens Auctions hermart3@gmail.com or call (204)326-1543. Advertise your unwanted equipment in the Classifieds. Call our toll-free number and place your ad with our friendly staff, and don’t forget to ask about our prepayment bonus. Prepay for 3 weeks and get 2 weeks free! 1-800-782-0794.

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GARRY SCHELLENBERG AND NEIGHBOURS FARM AUCTION Winkler, MB • 1-204-325-4433

• 1974 IHC 966 diesel, cab, cooler, dual pto and hyd, new sleeves and pistons at 6050 hrs now 9300 hrs,18.4 x43 duals serial #26365 note (parking brake not working) • 1975? Massy Ferguson model 750 diesel, combine, gear drive pickup and chopper, 2837 engine hours • 1982 CI 550 sp swather cab, Belarus diesel, 21ft with Macdon pickup reel Trucks: • 1953 Mercury 600 Snob Nose 3 ton truck 272 V8 engine, five and two with no spinning differential,14ft box and hoist in running condition, 900 x 20 tires • 1966 Chev 60 truck 6 cylinder 4 & 2, with 12ft Cancade steel box and hoist. Very good 900 x 20 rears • IHC model 55 chisel plow, 18ft single wing, with mulchers • CI model 179, 21ft field cultivator with mulchers • Degal man rock picker, with ground drive 3 batt reel • Kirchner V type ditcher standard hitch • 140 bushel gravity box mounted on 4 wheel truck frame trailer • Swath roller • Versatile 7 x 41 auger engine drive • Farm King 6’’ x 30ft auger, with briggs • 1350 bushel Westeel grain bin on newer hopper • 300 gal fuel tank on higher stand • Some parts new pto shaft etc for 1150 coop air seeder tank • Adventure aeration fan • 12 volt drill fill auger • Trans axle 8hp riding mower 30” cut • Labtronics 3.5’’ cell grain moisture meter, with scale etc.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24, 5 PM HIGH BLUFF, MB FROM HIGH BLUFF 4 MILES NORTH ON ROAD #35 AND 3 MILES EAST ON #73 NORTH. HIGH BLUFF IS NORTH EAST OF PORTAGE LA PRAIRIE . FROM JCT HIGHWAY #26 AND PR #430, 3 MILES NORTH ON #430 AND 3 WEST ON #73N. YARD #73006 SIGNS POSTED ON AUCTION DAY

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McSherry Auction Service Ltd

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

Estate of Albert Kozminski

Saturday, June 27 @ 10:00 am Arborg, MB 15 min South on Hwy #7, then 1/4 Mile East at Meleb Contact: (204) 643-5423

Tractors & Crawler Skidder: Deutz D1023-5 Cab 540/1000 Dual hyd w/Allied 795 S.L. Loader, 8365 hrs * Clark 664B Tree Skidder * Cat D7 w/ Dozer nr * Coop D 7206 Tractor, nr * Vers 145 4WD nr * MH 1-2 Junior Tractor * Trailers & Trucks: 95 Freightliner Cummins N14 15 spd Fuller 918,000 km * 73 Kenworth Semi * 80s Hino lb c/o w/ 18' Deck * 60s Int 1600 w/10' Gravel B&H * 60s Int B150 w/ 12' B &H * 45' Single Drop Deck Tandem Trailer w/ Ramps * 92 Monor 45' Container Trailer * HM Gooseneck 20' Tandem Trailer * Pintle Hitch 18' Flat Deck Trailer w/ Ramps * BH 9' Flat Deck Trailer * Utility Trailers * Snowmobile Trailer * 11' Gravel B&H * Haying Equip: Vers 440 w/ 15' Mower Cond & Crimper * MacDon 5000 16' Mower Cond * Greenbelt 40' Single Auto Bale Wagon * NH 855 Auto Wrap RD Baler * 2) NH 853 RD Baler 1) Parts * NH 275 Square Baler * Allied Auto Stooker * NH Flail Manure Spreader * Grain Equipment Grainery: Westeel 1650 Bushel Grainery * JD 105 Combine * Vers 440 w/ 15' Mower Cond & Crimper * Vers 400 Swather * JD 780 18' Swather * Int 645 20' Vibra Cult w/ Mulchers * Wilrich 38' Cult * 20' Schutz R51 Rock Picker * Steinman Rock Picker * JD 20' Tandem Disc * 2) Int 620 Press Drill SAFA 1) 24' 1) 12' * Melroe 6B Plow * 45' Diamond Harrows * Vers 300 64' Sprayer * Westfield 300 64' Sprayer * Westfield 7" 41' Auger w/ 16 HP Elec Start Engine * 185 Bus Hopper Trailer * Antique Breaking Plow * Vehicles, Campers: 2000 Dodge Ram 2500 dsl Turbo 4x4 Ext Cab 205,000 km Sft * 95 GMC Sierria 1/2 ton Ext Cab 293,000 km * 77 Nomad BH Tandem 24' Camper * 87 Dodge 4x4 3/4 ton * 81 Jeep Cherokee 4x4 * 60s GMC 1/2 Ton * 60s Dodge 1/2 ton * 70s Chevelle 300 * 60s Chev Malibu * Misc: 2) Metal Maturity Pens * 2) RD Bale Feeders * 16) Metal Panels & Gates * Hyd Drill Fill * Detroit Dsl Engine * 5th Wheel Hitch * 4) 18.4 30 Tires & Rims * Various Implement & Auto Tires * 4) 11R24 * 3/4 HP Sub Well Pump * Pallet Jack * Fuel Slip Tanks * Welding Material * Leon 620 FEL * 24’ Log Grapple Cherry Picker * Saw Mandrel * Tractor Buckets * Bale Fork Grapple * Stooker Forks * Implement Parts * Tools: Miller 250 AC/DC * 6000 Watt Generator * Air Comp * Milwaukee Magnetic Drill Press * Power Tools * Air Tools * Wrenches up to 2' * Hand Tools * Floor Jack * Shop Supply * Guns: Winchester BA 30-06 * Grizzly Model 30 BA 22 * More Equip, Vehicles, Tools, Farm Misc, Some Household Items Stuart McSherry (204) 467-1858 or (204) 886-7027 www.mcsherryauction.com

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AUCTION SALE Gary Urbanski

Sunday, June 28 @ 11:00 am • Some parts and or scrap machinery: MF 36 Disker, co-op G-100 Diskers, hang up harrows, 2 case 5 bottom plows Owner Garry Schellenberg 204-249-5618 From Neighbour Ian Holmes 204-243-2068 Cell number 204-856-3110 • IHC 55 deep tiller 20 foot • CCIL tandem 15 foot disker with seed and fertilizer • 400 Versatile swather 8 foot with pick up reel – serial #15462 • Laurier coil packer bars 27 foot • 20 foot offset disk international model 760 • 1999 6410 John Deere tractor with 640 loader with gravel forks - 13,311 Hours • 1991 835 Versatile tractor 9797 Hours • 7700 turbo John Deere combine - 5255 Hours • 1978 970 Case tractor - 8 speed standard with 3-point - 5962 Hours From Bruce Brown Farm 204-857-8224 Cell number 204- 857-1902 • Versatile 7’’ x 40’ auger • 16 hp Kohler engine E, START • 1000 AL Horizontal water tank • 50 ft Diamond harrows • 12 ft Trac erasers

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

BILL KLASSEN AUCTIONEERS

Gimli, MB 5 Miles North on Hwy #8 Then East 3/4 Mile On Rd #324 Camp Morton Rd #19121 Contact: (204) 642-8783

Tractors, Equipment & Truck: MF 135 Gas H L Cab 3 PH Hyd 540 w Allied 380 FEL-Engine overhauled 50 Hrs ago * Cockshutt 30 gas 540 Pulley Ext Hyd. w Saw Mandrel * 92 Dodge Dakota LE Ext Cab 277,000 Km * Howard 3PH 60" Rotovator * McKee 3PH 6' Snowblower * 3PH 6' Cult * 3PH 7' Blade * Trailer Hyd Wood Splitter * Saw Mandrel * 4 Wheel Trailer * Yard & Recreation: Case 446 Hyd Garden Tractor, Mower, Rototiller, & Snowblower Attach * Crafts 20 HP R Mower * Roto Tiller * Snowblower * Push Mowers * Mini Roto Tiller * Stihl Weed Eaters * Metal Yard Trailer * Edson 10' O/H Camper * Yard Ornaments * Tools & Misc: Drill Press * Table Saw * Air Comp * Chainsaws * Ridgid Shop Vac * Power Tools * Hand Tools * 2000 lb Elec Winch * Shop Supply *Antiques: Int 2 B Plow * Oak Stacking Lawyers Book Case * Addison Bakelight Radio * Lincoln Drape Aladdin Lamp * Oak Table * 9 Pc Walnut DR Suite * Pine Ukraine Cabinet * Dresser& Mirror * Wood Cook Stove * Silverware Set * Doulton Figurine * Leaded Window * Roco Oil Can * Along w More Tools * Antiques * Household * Guns: Cooey 600 22 Cal * Enfield 4 Mark 1 303 British BA * Stevens Marksman 22 SS * Stuart McSherry (204) 467-1858 or (204) 886-7027 www.mcsherryauction.com AUCTION SALES Manitoba Auctions – Red River

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IAN AND DON DOBSON FARM AUCTION Winkler, MB • 1-204-325-4433 • 1973 Case 1175 standard trans, 18/4-38 duals 8000 hrs., 2000 hrs on rebuilt engine, no 3ph, good looking tractor • Case 400 diesel, like new rubber on rear, needs head gasket • 1977 Massey 750 hydro 3500 hrs Mccoy Rinn pickup Trucks: • 1975 Chevy Silverado 4 wheel drive, v8 standard trans • 1938 GMC Truck 3/4 ton More photos and complete listing for this auction at www.billklasssen.com Owners 204-242-2440

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24, 5 PM SW OF MIAMI, MB FROM MANITOU 1 MILE NORTH ON #244 AND 3 1/2 MILES EAST

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

BILL KLASSEN AUCTIONEERS

The Manitoba Co-operator | June 18, 2015

AUCTION SALES Manitoba Auctions – Westman

PRE HAYING CONSIGNMENT SALE BRANDON, MB. • SATURDAY JUNE 20TH • 9:00 AM

FOR A COMPLETE SALE LISTING WITH PICTURES VISIT: WWW.FRASERAUCTION.COM

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 *2000 Doepker 40’ t/a hopper bottom grain trailer w/roll tarp, 24.5 rubber, rebuilt and repainted at Morgan Motors, SAFTIED *2003 Ford F350 SD Crew Cab, 45,000 Kms on Rebuilt Trans from Lyons Trans Centre, 45,000 Kms on new turbo & emissions delete kit was installed at Ford Dealer, 264,695 Kms Showing, VIN# 1FTSW31P53EC79747 TRACTORS: *1975 White 2-105 Tractor *1955 Ford 800 2WD Tractor, 17 Hrs Showing, 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, no meter *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 *1961 Ford Super Dexta Tractor, Perkins 3 Cyl DSL, 6 Spd Dual Range, Hyf, 3PT, PTO, 5797 Hrs Showing, 6’ Bush Hog Mower, (Work Done: Valve job, reconditioned Fuel Injectors, reconditioned clutch, new water pump - in box *Case 1490 Tractor, Cab, Good Tires, 3PT, 2 Spd PTO, One Owner *Case Vintage DC4 Tractor, Good Running order, org Condition *1964 John Deere 4020 (RESTORED), 8784 Hrs Showing, runs & drives very good, syncro trans, dual hyd, 540 & 1000 PTO, New Batteries converted to 12 volt *John Deere BR, Engine is loose but not running, has electric start, good tin, spoked wheels *JD Tractor *1998 7810 Tractor w/ 740 Loader Bucket/Grapple, N/A – Hrs Showing *1997 Case IH Maxim 5230 Tractor w/ Case Ih 520 Loader w/ Bucket & Bale Spear, Joystick, Manual, Loader, 7496 Hrs Showing *1984 International 3688 tractor, 7913 Hrs showing *1976 Massey Ferguson 1135 Tractor, 1674 hrs showing *International 574 DSL Tractor w/ International 1550 Loader, 540/1000 PTO, 3PT, 5732 Hrs Showing *International 1086 Tractor, 8857 Hrs Showing *Ford 7710 Tractor w/ Allied 794 Loader w/ grapple, 8306 Hrs Showing *Case 393 Loader (fits to 430 or 530 Case Tractor) *1964 JD 2010 Tractor, Gas, 3PT-add on, uns Good, 3066 Hrs Showing - Cable Missing HARVEST EQUIPMENT: *2002 Case IH 2388 Combine, 2841 Hrs Showing *1982 7720 JD Combine, 3748 Hrs Showing *22’ JD 222 Str Cut Header with Transport *1984 18’ NH SP Swather, no hr meter, Canvases *1983 24’ Versatile 4400 Swather, Hydrostatic DSL Eng, 2249 Hrs Showing *CCIL 550 Swather *30’ JD 590 PT Swather, Auto Fold Hitch, Batt Reel *25’ Westward PT Swather (1991), PTO *24’ International 75 PT Swather, Spare Knives, Canvasses, Manual *24’ International 75 PT Swather, Batt Reel *18’ Versatile 400 w/ hay crimper, manual *30’ JD Str Cut Header *8 Row 843 JD Corn Header *2011 Thrash Concaves – fits Case IH *2011 Slotted Concaves – Fits Case IH *NH166 Swath Turner, *Homemade Swath Turner *6’ Blanchard Roller *2009 Case Ih Axle Extension Kit w/ Ladder Platform Extension - fits 7120 Case Ih Combine *Chem Handler *G5 Seed Treater SEED & TILLAGE: *100’ MarFlex Suspended Boom Sprayer *2002 96’ Brandt SB4000 PT Sprayer, Norac Boom Height, 16000 Tank, Inductor, Brandt Rate Control, Manual *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 *2009 35’ Case IH Coil Tine Harrow *35’ JD 1610 Deep Tiller w/ NH3 and Carbide Knives, Switch *32’ Flexi Coil Force V Air Seeder, Canola Roller, Monitor, B000-F006530 *Flexi Coil Force V Air Tank, Manual, Monitor *1992 Harmon 1830 Air Seeder Tank w/ Hitch, Monitor, Manual, has 3 new tires 21.5L x 16.1 *25’ Morris 525 Deep Tiller w/ 1620 Velmor *20’ Minneapolis Moline Deep Tiller w/ NH3 Kit *NEW 13’ Green 2436 Offset Disk *5 Furrow Plow 16 Bottom, Auto reset, Completely Rebuilt, New Tires, New Sheers *Morris Air Seeder *Bourgault Cultivator *1981 CI 179 Field Cultivator *20’ International 645 Vibra Chisel w/ NH3 Kit *Concord 1502 Air Tank w/ Canola Roller & Monitor *80 Gal Polywest Chem Handler *Pattison Liquid Fert Caddy 850, 1000 gal, 160 HP Honda, John Blue Pump, Switch *Hyd Endgate Drill Fill *40’ Laurier Packer Bar *7’ Homemade Cultivator *7’ Ford Cultivator 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, PTO *1995 Vermeer 605 Super J Hard Core Rd Baler, Good Tires, Field Ready, Electronic Twine, Monitor, PTO *1993 Hesston 565A Rd Baler, PTO *JD 530 Rd Baler, 1000 PTO *NH 855 Rd Baler, PTO, Monitor, Manuals, *International 3650 Soft Core Rd Baler, Newer Bearings *Vermeer 605D Baler, PTO *Case IH RBX562 Rd Baler, Monitor & PTO *Case RBX562 Rd Baler, Monitor, PTO *2003 John Deere 567 Round Baler Ser# E00567X195031, 1 3/8 CV 1000 Hookup Hyd PU, Megalift, Monitors included, no manuals * 1999 Hesston 4910 Square Baler Ser# 491000453, 4’x4’ bales, PTO Small 1000 CASE 858L Accumulator Ser# CFH0027089, Requires 150+ HP tractor Has monitor and harness, no manual * 2006 New Holland BR780A Round Baler Ser# Y5N010468, 1 ¾ 1000 PTO Has monitors and harness, no manuals * 1998 John Deere 566 Round Baler Ser# E00566X1236827, 1 3/8 540 PTO, 31x13.5 8PR tires, reg PU, pushbar, hyd lift, Has monitor and harness, no manual *Massey MF36 Side Delivery Rake, *1997 16’ Macdon 5000 Haybine, *Hesston 1160 Haybine *16’ NH 1475 Haybine *14’ Hesston 1014 Haybine, *14’ Gehl 2270 Haybine *12’ NH 499 Haybine, Several Knifes, Guards, Manual *1992 12’ NH 499 Haybine, new guards, and hold downs and 2 NEW knives - 1 yr old, Hitch *JD 567 Rd Baler *JD 530 Rd Baler, Field Ready *NH 660 Rd Baler, Monitor & PTO *Vermeer 604 Rd Baler *1978 NH 425 Sq Baler, PTO *H & S High Comp 12 WH V-Rake *Case IH 8312 Rotary Mower Conditioner *1988 12’ NH 499 Haybine, Manual, Hitch *12’ NH 495 Haybine *9’ International 990 Haybine *9’ NH haybine, PTO *6.5’ NH 404 Mower Conditioner, *12’ New Idea 5212 Discbine, PTO *NH Stackliner 1000 Bale Picker *NH Sq 273 Baler, PTO *NH 1033 Bale Wagon, 540 PTO, Cab Control, Working Order *24’ hay trailer *16” hay trailer *NEURO Grain Vac *NH 166 Hay inverter, *NH 1002 Bale Picker *Silage Bale Clamp *New Idea 4665 Auto Tie Round Baler, *New Idea 2wh Hay Clipper, PTO, *Ford F600 Custom Cab Sq Bale Retriever Truck (FARMS USE ONLY) VIN# F61EVX00619, 78,313 Miles Showing *Hesston 4655 Fiatagri Sq Baler, PTO *1998 12’ Hesston 1340 Discbine *12’ New Idea 5212 Discbine, 540 PTO, Hyd Hitch *9’ NH 617 3pt Discbine *NH 718 Forage Harvester *Rock-o-matic 546 Rock Picker 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 *2008 Ford F250 SD XLT Crew Cab, 8 Cyl, Black, VIN# 1FTSW21538ED91740, 318,802 Kms Showing *2007 Toyota Tundra SR5 TRD ca Crew Cab, 8 Cyl, Brown, VIN# 5TFBV54187X025854, 243,555 Kms Showing *2005 Chev Silverado 2500 HD Crew, 8 Cyl,

Black, VIN# 1GCHK23U15F833320, 463,014 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 *2004 Chev 1500, 6 Cyl, Auto trans, standard cab, hard box cover, sprayed box liner, towing package, remote start, VIN# 1GCEC14X94Z337455, (NOT DRIVEN IN THE WINTER - STORED) *2002 Ford Escape XLS V6 Sport Utility, 4 Door, 6 cyl, Gray, VIN# 1FMYU02162KC81625, 187,021 Kms Showing *2002 Ford Taurus *2002 Volkswagen Jetta GLS TD1, 4 Door, Blue, VIN# 3VWSP29M52M112943, 397,635 Kms Showing *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) *2001 Dodge Dakota Quad Cab, Crew Cab, 6 Cyl, Red, VIN# 1B7HL2AX915178416, 387,385 Kms Showing *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) *2000 International Thomas 72 Passenger School Bus, VIN# 1HVBBABP6YH285801, 234,461 Kms Showing, T444 (7.3) Engine, Allison 545 Automatic Trans, Odometer has been changed, does not show original mileage *1999 Freightliner Dump, Blue, 8 Cyl, FL80,VIN# 1FVXJJBB1XHA07557, 464,795 Kms Showing *1999 International Thomas 72 Passenger School Bus, VIN# 1HVBBABP0XH679292, 256,404 miles showing, T444 (7.3) Engine, Allison 545 Automatic, Odometer has been changed, does not show original mileage *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) *1996 International 4900, 530 International Motor 1700 hrs on complete overhaul, Allison 5 Speed Auto 1500 Hrs Factory Rebuild, 18’ Cancade Box - refurbished and painted, New Mich. Tarp, Safety good till August, New Rear Brakes & Shocks, New PTO Hydraulic System, Complete to the control, cylinder rebuilt, VIN#1HTSHADR3TH362865, 491,781 Kms Showing *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 *1995 GMC Truck Motor Sport, VIN#2GTEK19K3S1516077, 305,791 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 * 1991 F150 extended cab with 164194km showing, 5.0L gas engine, 2WD, duel fuel tanks, air, cruise tilt, AM/FM, runs great, fully serviced and maintenance records available, SAFETIED *1980 Ford Truck Tractor, VIN# U90WVJA5074, 014,977 Kms Showing *1989 Ford Dump Truck, 8 Cyl, Red, VIN# 1FDYU82A2KVA20487, 204,596 Kms Showing *1988 Chev Astro Cargo Van, White, VIN#1GCDM19W8WB141947, 180,181 Kms Showing, SAFETIED *1980 Ford Mixer, Red, VIN#Y905VGD7901, 505,122 Kms Showing *1976 Ford Truck, VIN# Y80DVA88531, 31520 Miles Showing *1975 Ford Mixer, Red, VIN#Y80DVV72891, 173,818 miles showing *1975 GMC Truck, Permanently Mounted Apparatus, 6 Cyl, Red, VIN# TJV735V602817, 153,439 Miles Showing *1973 Ford Mixer, VIN#Y80DVA88532, 67,323 miles showing *1983 Dodge 400 Convertible, 4 Cyl, White, 937,767 Km Showing, VIN# 1B3BV55C6DG191254, New Battery, Tires, & carb *MACK Tandem Gravel Truck *1987 International Truck w/ Etnyer Tank, 466 Eng, Rubber 22.5 (75%), 2 Spd Rear Axles Spicer, VIN# 1HTLDTVN0HH476529, 82,542 Miles Showing *1979 White Western Star w/ 13’ Dump Box, 6V92 Detroit Motor, 929,120 Kms Showing, VIN# KPNCPPH901551, safety expired on November 2014, 929, 125 Kms Showing *1976 Ford 750 Louisville grain truck with 19’ Cancade box and hoist, roll tarp, tight 389 gas engine, automatic Allison transmission (brand new rebuild), tag axle, 10.00X20 tires, runs great, good truck ready to go to work, holds about 500 bu wheat, 71,000 Miles Showing, fully serviced and maintenance records available, SAFETIED *76? GMC 3 Ton Grain Truck, 15’ Box *1972 GMC 1/2 Ton Truck, 4 Spd Trans, 6 cyl, 139,000 Miles Showing *2008 Nissan Titan, Approx 109,981Kms Showing, ***Needs transmission *2005 International Hwy Tractor *1993 Ford F250, Runs good *A Frame Model T Ford (Antique) *Moose Bar for Semi MOBIL CONCESSION UNIT: *1976 GMC Thomas School Bus - Converted into a Concession Stand, Runs on Propane. Small 21’ propane run, 1976 Thomas built bus that runs well & has been converted to a mobil concession unit. Bus has had a lot of work done to it including new exhaust system, new battery, new tires, some new windows & some engine work. Bus is fully equipped with 2-25lb propane tanks, double basket deep fryer, large grill area with large hood fan & whirly bird, brand new stainless steel grill back splash, 3 sinks, hot & cold running water, fresh water tank, waste water tank, hot water tank, water pump, new hot dog machine, new large Bunn coffee maker, commercial French fry cutter, 1 small freezer, cash box, 1 large advertisement board with light on bus, 2 advertisement boards with arrows, 2 menu boards & lots of extras to have you up & running in no time, such as hot dog boats, burger carry out Styrofoam containers, fry bags, condiment containers, coffee cups, lids & stir sticks, crock pot, large pot, metal & plastic containers, utensils, etc. Plenty of storage space & room enough for 3 people to operate comfortably. Bus could use alittle elbow grease & TLC. List can be provided for minor repairs still needed. TRAILERS: *2005 Load King Semi-Trailer , Steel, New Tarps in 2013 (Both), tires - 24.5 - 90%, manual openers (Lead), (PUP), 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 *1999 29’ Load Line Semi Trailer, Red, Tri-Axle, New Hoist, VIN# GR990329842440 *95-96 36’ Doepker Grain Trailer *1995 24’ Real Utility Trailer, black, VIN# 2R9F8FC2XS1020170 *1992 7 x 20 Norbert Stock Trailer, Gooseneck, VIN# 2N97S72XNG017652 *34’ Gooseneck Tilt Deck Trailer *1979 8 x 14 Trail King Grain Trailer, 5th Wheel, VIN# TK1979 *1979 Fruehauf Trailer *24’ Sokol Gooseneck Stock Trailer *1979 Other D & M 53’ Highboy Trailer, Flip out bale extensions, VIN# MBPGSIN5499, SAFETIED *1989 48’ Fruehauf Emi Trailer Van, VIN# 1H4V04822KJ002847 *1987 Midland Semi Trailer, VIN# 2C9B254C7JR018223 *1989 48’ Wilson Semi Trailer, Red, VIN# 1W1BAB3A9AC304228 *45’ Homemade 1991 Flat Deck Trailer, Safetied *1989 24’ Trail King Livestock Trailer, VIN# 2T9LV2422KB004018 *1990 18’ Real Livestock Trailer, Dividing gate, (6’6” Wide), VIN# 2R9G6LC2SL1020048 *Homemade Utility (2 Place Horse) Trailer - Bumper Hitch *2 Place Enclosed Snowmobile Trailer, S/A *8’ x 4” Utility Trailer *Farm Wagon (Truck Box) NO TOD MANURE SPREADERS & EQUIPMENT * 3PT EQUIPMENT & ATTACHMENTS * INDUSTRIAL* SHOP EQUIPMENT * STORAGE BUILDING & TENTS * RECREATIONAL EQUIPMENT & LAWN/GARDEN * TREES & SHRUBS * TIRES * BUILDING MATERIAL * BIN * MISC

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AUCTION SALES Manitoba Auctions – Red River

Winkler, MB • 1-204-325-4433

AUCTION SALES Manitoba Auctions – Red River

HOBBY FARM EQUIPMENT AUCTION FOR DIANA HOWARTH AND ESTATE OF THE LATE GLENN HOWARTH FRIDAY JUNE 19, 5 PM

• 2006 John Deere 4320 compact tractor, fwa, 400cx loader, quick tach bucket, joy stick, 3pth roll bar E Hydro etc. 595 one owner hrs. • 2003 John Deere X495 yard tractor, 3 pth, 540 pto, hydro with 54'' mounted mower, 931 one owner hrs. • 1974 John Deere 110 garden tractor with 38’’ mounted mower, real nice • 1964 John Deere 4020 Diesel, power shift, cab, 18.4 x 34 rear, no 3pth, dual hyd. Has front mounted Cancade Dozer, we may sell dozer separate • Universal 445 Diesel tractor, good running unit, front wheel drive not working, sells complete with Leon loader • Late model 90 cc mini quad • John Deere 38T grass catcher • 2006 John Deere 48" 3pth rotary tiller • Farm King 7ft single auger 3 pth snow blower hyd chute • John Deere walk behind 10 26 snow blower • 12 volt pull behind yard sprayer • 5000 watt gen set • Yard and garden tools • LKS power hack saw • ¾’’ drive socket set • Red roll away tool chest with some tools • Other tools,shop and yard items

MANITOU, LA RIVIERE, MB AUCTION WILL BE HELD AT THE FARM OF RON HOWARTH: FROM LA RIVIERE FOLLOW THE #242 NORTH FOR 5 MILES. FROM MANITOU 4 MILES WEST ON #3 THEN 4 NORTH 1 WEST ON ROAD #20 AND ¼ MILE SOUTH. YARD #19113

• From Tom Thompson: 1982 200 Big Red Very clean All around good condition Chain drive--no reverse • This is a partial listing made in the middle of winter. No doubt many more items will show up. Please plan to come for supper and spend the early evening here in the beautiful Pembina Valley.

Information on items please call brother Ron Howarth 204 242 2009 See our website: www.billklassen.com for complete listing or call 204-325-4433 cell 6230

BILL KLASSEN AUCTIONEERS RETIREMENT AUCTION FOR ROBERT AND MAXINE MURRAY SATURDAY, JUNE 20, 10 AM Winkler, MB • 1-204-325-4433 Tractors: • 1988 Versatile #846, L 10 Cummins, standard transmission, 4 remote, air seeder return line, Michelin 18.4 x 38 duals fluid in rear. Serial #33G852, 5850 one owner hrs. • 1987 Case 2294 two wheel drive, cab, 3 pth, 18.4 x 38 clamp on duals, 4140 hrs., with 794 Allied loader and material bucket • Case IH 484 diesel, 3pth, live pto, power steering, remote hyd, 2720 hrs. Harvesting: • 1993 New Holland TR96, Melroe 388 pickup on 471 head, 2300 one owner engine hrs., 1700 separator, combine has never been washed, always shedded, serial #554389 • 1999 MacDon 4920 swather, 25ft header with pickup reel, 1278 one owner hrs., serial #130353 Seeding and Tillage: • 1994 air seeder Bourgault 8800 - 32ft 1’’ shank, 8 in spacing, 4 row mulchers, granular applicator, float on Canola option, complete with 2155 Bourgault seed cart dual chute, tank is shedded • 1983 Morris CP731 deep tiller • 1983 Hutchmaster case DOT, 23‘ tandem disc 24’’ blades low acreage machine • Laurier 60‘ diamond harrow • Laurier 50‘ harrow packer bar, autofold c/w P-30 packers

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

BARRY & NADIA REIBIN AUCTION Sun., June 28th, 2015 10:00am Directions: 1/4-mi West of Dukabour Village Verigin, SK Contact: (306)542-4488. MACHINERY - TRACTORS: Vers 835 4WD Tractor cab, air, 4 hyd, excellent 18.4x38 rubber, 4,200-hrs, excellent; IHC W6 Tractor; IHC Farmall H Tricycle, not running; COMBINES: IHC 914 PTO Combine PU, chopper, shedded, looks good; MF 510 SP Combine DSL, cab, air, PU, chopper; TRUCKS: 1977 Ford F600 3-Ton Truck box, hoist, 4x2 trans; SWATHERS: Case IH 30-ft. PTO Swather autofold, nice; White 24-ft. PTO Swather; JD 800 18-ft. SP Swather; BINS: 2000 Weststeel Rosco Hopper Bin w/aeration; 2000 Weststeel Rosco Hopper bin no aeration; 2250 Weststeel Rosco Hopper Bin; 1550 Weststeel Rosco bin on wood floor. Plus drills, tillage, augers, misc, guns, antiques, shop & household. NOTE: Barry & Nadia are retiring from farming. Machinery used on small stone free acs. 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. COLIN & SHIRLEY FAYE AUCTION Sat., June 27th, 2015 10:00am Directions: From Wishart 9-mi South on 639 grid, 1-mi East on Albins Rd, 1/2-mi North into yd. From Lestock 7-mi North on 639 grid. 1-mi East on Albins Rd, 1/2-mi North into yd. Wishart, SK. Contact (306)560-8244. TRACTORS: 1989 Ford 946 4,998-hrs, rebuilt hyd pump 2011, atom jet installed 20111979 JD 4840: 6,840-hrs, rebuilt injection pump 2013, rebuilt dozer blade 2014; JD 4520 cab, dual hyd shedded; JD 5020 So far not running; Case 4690 9,659-hrs, overhaul 2002 7,892-hrs; Universal 640 2,108-hrs DSL, 3-PTH, good; SWATHERS: 885 Massey SP Swather 25-ft. cab, bat reel, 1,493-hrs; 35 Massey PTO Swather 25-ft. 1999 Case IH 8825 25-ft., PU reel, cab, air, 1,615-hrs; 2006 NH header 94C 30-ft., real nice; COMBINES: 1998 Case IH 2188 SP Combine cab, air, PU 1,400-hrs great shape, like new; Case IH 1682 pt; Case IH 1482 pt parts combine; AIRSEEDER: 2002 42-ft. seedhawk airdrill 950-acs on new seed & fert shanks, also new foam packed tires; 44ft. ezee on air seeder w/2340 flexi coil air tank; HEAVY EQUIPMENT: 213 lc caterpillar trachoe; 1999 Case 590 Backhoe 7,976-hrs; Caterpillar D5 dozer; Plus grain trailers, equip trailers, harrows, heavy harrows, sprayer, grain trucks, semis, rec & yd, misc shop. CONSIGNMENT: (306)576-2171 40-ft. JD deep tillage w/anhydrous; 1995 bourgualt air tank, has 3rd tank; 1 Deglemen stone picker; 1 Leon stone picker; 2, 600-gal tanks w/cradles from sprayer harrow draw bar; 2 hyd hy-pro water pumps & 1 w/PTO? NOTE: Due to health Colin is moving & selling his equip both construction & farm. Farm equip looks very good shape. This is a 3rd generation farm w/many items not listed. Major equip looks real good, combine is excellent. Online bidding 1:00pm. Visit www.ukrainetzauction.com for complete pictures & listing. Sale conducted by Ukrainetz Auction Theodore SK. (306)647-2661. License #915851.

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

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

BILL KLASSEN AUCTIONEERS BAILIFF AUCTION MONDAY, JUNE 22, 2 PM WINKLER, MB EAST VIEW DRIVE. THIS IS ONE MILE EAST OF JCT #32 AND #14 HWY’S AND ¾ MILE SOUTH.

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

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

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

Unreserved Public Retirement Auction

Alan & Gloria Gieselman Davidson, SK | June 24, 2015 · 10 am

1993 John Deere 8760

2006 Case IH WDX1002S

1998 John Deere 9610

Bourgault 8800 40 Ft w/ 3195, Pattison 1300 Gal & Morris 18 Ft Harrow

Qty of Hopper Bins

AUCTION LOCATION: From DAVIDSON, SK go 8.05 km (5 miles) West on Skudesnes Rd., then go 1.21 km (0.75 miles) North. GPS: 51.2807000, -106.1238611 A PARTIAL EQUIPMENT LIST INCLUDES: 1993 John Deere 8760 4WD Tractor · 1981 Case 2390 2WD Tractor · 1998 John Deere 9610 Combine · John Deere 925F 25 Ft Flex · 2006 Case IH WDX1002S Swather · 1992 Westward 3000 30 Ft Swather · 1974 Chevrolet C60 Grain Truck · 1983 Chevrolet C70 S/A Grain Truck ·

1975 International 1600 Loadstar S/A Grain Truck · 1984 Doonan 34 Ft T/A Grain Trailer · Bourgault 8800 40 Ft Air Seeder · John Deere 1610 35 Ft Cultivator · Brandt QF2000 90 Ft Field Sprayer · Pattison 1350 US Gallon Liquid Fertilizer Cart · Quantity of Grain Bin ...AND MUCH MORE!

For up-to-date equipment listings, please check our website: rbauction.com Alan Gieselman: 306.567.3287 (h), 306.567.7477 (c,) ggieselman@hotmail.com Ritchie Bros. Territory Manager – Jon Schultz: 306.291.6697 800.491.4494

Unreserved Public Farm Auction

Todd & Christine Renwick Balcarres, SK | June 26, 2015 · 10 am

Some Small Selling – Owners: 204-474-2469

Winkler, MB • 1-204-325-4433

AUCTION SALES Saskatchewan Auctions

2001 John Deere 9650STS

1998 John Deere 9300

1990 John Deere 8560 & Unverferth 6225

Willmar 765 90 Ft

2001 MacDon 2940 30 Ft

2010 John Deere 5101

1992 International 9400

AUCTION LOCATION: From BALCARRES, SK, go 12.9 km (8 miles) North on Hwy 310, then 3.2 km (2 miles) West. GPS: 50.9235, -103.5981

• Chev Scottsdale C-70 tandem 427 5x4, 20 ft Midland steel Grain box head lift hoist, roll tarp, engine not running, serial #CA7059V181208 • Hew Holland 116 Haybine mower, serial #580165 • Elmers 8 row band sprayer semi Mount, serial #0016556 • John Deere model 535 Round Baler serial #NE00535X862609

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

BILL KLASSEN AUCTIONEERS

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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

A PARTIAL EQUIPMENT LIST INCLUDES: 1998 John Deere 9300 4WD Tractor · 1990 John Deere 8560 4WD Tractor · 2010 John Deere 5101 MFWD Tractor · 1983 John Deere 4450 2WD Tractor · 2001 John Deere 9650STS Combine · 2000 Honey Bee SP30 30 Ft Draper · 2001 MacDon 2940 30 Ft Swather · 1992 International 9400 T/A Grain Truck · 1996 GMC 3500HD 4x4 Dually Pickup Truck · John Deere

787 230± Bushel Tow Behind Air Tank · White 30 Ft Cultivator · White 14 Ft Offset Disc · Flexi-Coil 60 Ft Harrows · Degelman Rock Picker · Willmar 765 90 Ft High Clearance Sprayer · Qty of Bins · 2011 John Deere EZ-Trak Z465 62 In. Zero Turn Lawn Mower · John Deere iTC Receiver · John Deere GS2 2600 Display · Balcarres Welding 9 Ft Blade · (2) John Deere ATU200 Steering Kit · Large Qty of Shop Supplies & Tools ...AND MUCH MORE!

For up-to-date equipment listings, please check our website: rbauction.com

Todd Renwick: 306.331.7277, tandc.renwick@sasktel.net Ritchie Bros. Territory Manager – Kevin Ortt: 306.451.7388 800.491.4494 Auction Company License #303043 & 309645

The Manitoba Co-operator | June 18, 2015

AUCTION SALES Saskatchewan Auctions

BUILDING & RENOVATIONS Roofing

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

Unreserved Public Farm Auction

Creelman, SK | June 29, 2015 · 10 am

Fillmore, SK | June 30, 2015 · 10 am

W&S and K Allan Ag Farm Ltd.

Blair & Yvette Stewart

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

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

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

2001 John Deere 9200

FOUILLARD STEEL SUPPLIES LTD.

2011 John Deere 9870STS 2011 Case IH 500HD

2009 John Deere 9770STS

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

BUILDINGS 2004 Seedmaster 48 Ft w/Ezee-On 3000

2005 Rogator 874 100 Ft

Quantity of Antiques

AUCTION LOCATION: From CREELMAN, SK, go 2.4 km (1.5 miles) North on Grid 701, then 5.6 km (3.5 miles) East, Yard on North side. GPS: 49.844460, -103.2155306 A PARTIAL EQUIPMENT LIST INCLUDES: 2001 John Deere 9200 4WD Tractor · 1982 John Deere 4440 2WD Tractor · 2011 John Deere 9870STS Combine · 2010 John Deere 635D Hydrafloat 35 Ft Draper · 2009 Premier M150 35 Ft Swather · 1954 John Deere 70 Antique Tractor · 1954 John Deere 60 Antique Tractor · John Deere 830 Antique Tractor · 1941 John Deere D Antique Tractor · Case C Antique Tractor · Case Steam Tractor Antique Steam Tractor · 1960 John Deere 730 Antique Tractor · John Deere R Antique Tractor · 1952

GMC 9430 Antique Grain Truck · Antique Horse Drawn Water Wagon · McCormick-Deering D178406 Threshing Machine · McCormick 7 Ft Binder · 2004 Peterbilt 379 Sleeper T/A Truck · 1999 Freightliner T/A Grain Truck · 1997 CIM 20 Ft Tri/A Grain Trailer · Ashland 80D 8 Cy Pull Scraper · 2004 Seedmaster 4811 SXX300 48 Ft Air Drill · Dutch Eagle TB-58-92SG 150± Bushel Tow-Behind Air Tank · 2005 Rogator 874 100 Ft High Clearance Sprayer · New Holland 273 Square Baler · Qty of Grain Bins & Augers ...AND MUCH MORE!

For up-to-date equipment listings, please check our website: rbauction.com Warren Allan: 306.433.2046, wsallan@hotmail.com Ritchie Bros. Territory Manager – Kevin Ortt: 306.451.7388 800.491.4494

2011 John Deere D450 35 Ft

1988 Kenworth T600

2005 John Deere 1820 52 Ft w/1910

AUCTION LOCATION: From FILLMORE, SK, go 10.5 km (6.5 miles) North, then 2.4 km (1.5 miles) North around curve, then 6.4 km (4 miles) East around curve, 1.6 km (1 mile) North. Yard on West side. GPS:49.918, -103.34947 A PARTIAL EQUIPMENT LIST INCLUDES: 2011 Case IH 500HD 4WD · 1979 Versatile 835 4WD · 2006 Kubota 00147 Track · 1978 Case 1175 2WD · 2009 John Deere 9770STS Combine · 2011 John Deere D450 35 Ft Swather · 2004 Kenworth T800 T/A Truck · 1993 Kenworth W900L T/A Grain Truck · 1988 Kenworth

T600 T/A Grain · 2007 Neville 38 Ft T/A Grain Truck · 1999 Kawasaki 60Z IV Wheel Loader · 1996 Dresser 518 Wheel Loader · 2006 Vermeer Flextrak 75 Trencher · Kubota L-35 Loader · Genie Z-451255 Boom Lift · 2005 John Deere 1820 52 Ft Air Drill ...AND MUCH MORE!

For up-to-date equipment listings, please check our website: rbauction.com Blair Stewart: 306.722.7712 (c) blair@ssrailway.com Carter Stewart: 306.722.7557 Ritchie Bros. Territory Manager – Kevin Ortt: 306.451.7388 800.491.4494

AFAB INDUSTRIES IS YOUR SUPERIOR post frame building company. For estimates and information call 1-888-816-AFAB(2322). Website: www.postframebuilding.com CONCRETE FLATWORK: Specializing in place & finish of concrete floors. Can accommodate any floor design. References available. Alexander, MB. 204-752-2069.

BUSINESS SERVICES BUSINESS SERVICES Crop Consulting

FARM CHEMICAL / SEED COMPLAINTS We also specialize in: agricultural complaints of any nature; Crop ins. appeals; Spray drift; Chemical failure; Residual herbicide; Custom operator issues; Equip. malfunctions. Licensed Agrologist on Staff. For assistance and compensation call

Back-Track InvesTIgaTIons

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

AUTO & TRANSPORT

AUTO & TRANSPORT Semi Trucks & Trailers

AUTO & TRANSPORT Trucks

2005 9900I IHC SEMI-TRACTOR, C-15 CAT engine, set at 575-hp, 13spd, 4-way diff. locks, 72-in stand-up sleeper, with a 2004 advance Super B grain trailer. $60,000. Macgregor, MB. Ph:(204)871-0925.

FOR SALE: 2007 FORD F150 XLT very good condition, saftied, 136,000-kms. $10,500 OBO. 1988 24-ft. 5th wheel camper, very good condition, $4,000 OBO. Ph (204)212-2393 or (204)637-2393.

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

STEEL GRAIN BOX 13’ x 8’ x 48” roll tarp, pump, tank, valves, hoist. $1000 OBO. (204) 864-2498.

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

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LARGE FARM RETIREMENT AUCTION TUESDAY JUNE 30, 205 - 10:30 AM

LOCATION: 33899 St Hwy 220 SW, Climax, Minnesota; Driving Directions- From Climax- 6 1/2 miles nort hwest on Hwy 220 & 1/4 mile west; or from Jct Hwy 220 & County Road 9- 6 miles south on 220 & 1/4 mile west; or from Jct Hwy 75 & County Road 45 north of Eldred, Minnesota- 5 miles west on 45, 3/4 mile south on 220 & 1/4 mile west

LARGE FARM RETIREMENT AUCTION LOCATION: 33899 St Hwy 220 SW, Climax, Minnesota; Driving Directions- From Climax- 6 1/2 miles northwest on Hwy 220 & 1/4 mile west; or from Jct Hwy 220 & County Road 9- 6 miles south on 220 & 1/4 mile west; or from Jct Hwy 75 & County Road 45 north of Eldred, Minnesota- 5 miles west on 45, 3/4 mile south on 220 & 1/4 mile west ONLINE BIDDING: Please visit www.resourceauction.com in advance to register AUCTIONEER’S NOTE: Wayne has retired from a successful farming career. Please note a clean line of equipment. Major m achines have been kept indoors and all units are in good condition. There are very few small items. Machinery will start selling by 11:30AM. All items must be removed by July 15; loading assistance July 1 & 2, July 6 & 7 only.

Serving Manitoba, Saskatchewan, NW Ontario & Alberta....Since 1937 • Quality Commercial/Agricultural/Residential Overhead Doors & Operators. • Aluminum Polycarbonate Doors Available. • Non-Insulated and Insulated Sectional Doors Available. • Liftmaster Heavy Duty Operators. • Mullion Slide Away Centre Posts. • Commercial/Agricultural Steel Man Doors and Frames. • Your washbay door specialists. • Quality Installation & Service. • 24 Hour Service. • Replacement Springs & Cables.

Phone: 204-326-4556 Fax: 204-326-5013 Toll Free: 1-855-326-4556 www.reimeroverheaddoors.com email: kurtis@reimeroverheaddoors.com

900/60R32 drive tires, 28L-26 rears, 1492 sep, 2055 eng hrs, 1400 & 1600 gal poly tanks, 2” 5.5 hp transfer pump, 35 gal fresh TRACTORS & LOADER: second owner local combine, SN#HAJ203801 water tank, 40 gal mix cone & hoses 2004 JD 9620 4WD, ONLINE power shift , Active seat, inst seat, Auto BIDDING: Please visit www.resourceauction.com in advance to register RD1222 Diskkept chopping corn head, Trac ready, 4 hyd, AUCTIONEER’S NOTE: WayneISO hasplug, retired from a successful farming career. Please note2008 a cleanGerringhoff line of equipment. Major m12R22 achines Roto have been indoors and all units are in Conveyall BTS 150 bean tender w/ belt conveyor, roll tarp cover & good520/85R46 condition. There are very few small items. Machinery will start selling by 11:30AM. All items must be removed by July 15; loading assistance July 1 & 2, July 6 & 7 only. Insight Headsight controls, red poly, CIH AFX adapter, hyd deck Honda engine drive, SN#021254 triples, 3917 hrs, 2nd owner, TRACTORS & LOADER: SPRAYER, GPS, FERTILIZER & John Blue 22’ 12R22 3pt NH3 side dresser chopper, bin ext, trailer hitch, Pro SN#93068/1222B 600 color plates, SN#9620P021746 2004 JD 9620 4WD,MFWD, power shift , Active CHEMICAL EQUIPMENT: touch Y/M w/ mapping, universal Case IHJD 2020 35’ flex head, Crary air bar, 3” cut, F/A, short 2008 JD 8130 power shift,seat, Active seat, instscreen, seat, 3pt JD Starfire 3000 receiver; JD 2600 color touch screen w/ Swath Pro; inst seat, Auto Trac ready, 4 hyd, ISO plug, 2004 Spray Air 3600-132-TS 132’ suspended steering kit, sells w/ largedividers, & small wire SN#CBJ21315 w/ quick hitch, PTO’S, hydowner, w/ power beyond, ISO plug, Auto 520/85R46 triples,33917 hrs,42nd boom air assist sprayer, 1200 gal tank, Trident Brown box monitor concaves and std sieves, 900/60R32 drive Unverferth wheel header SN#A43250382 Trac ready, front weights, 320/90R54 duals, 320/85R38 SN#9620P021746 II 3in1 transport, boom system, true boom height control, PR) Demco 200 gal chem saddle tanks for JD 8000 series tires, 28L-26fronts, rears, 1492 sep, 205535’ eng4hrs, ElmersSN#HAJ203801 header trailer, converted corn heads 2008 JD1765 8130 hrs, MFWD, power shift,SN#RW8130P022462 Active seat, aux tank,foronboard chem inductor, only single owner, second owner local combine, PLANTER & ROW CROP inst seat,Case 3pt w/ 3 PTO’S, 4 hydpower2008 12.4x46 controls,&SN#36219 corn Edible duals, bean grates corn sieves for 12R22bar Roto Diskconcaves; 1989 IH quick 7130hitch, Magnum MFWD, shift Gerringhoff w/ 4 spd RD1222Round w/ power beyond, ISOquick plug,hitch, Auto Trac ready, 1400 & 1600 gal poly tanks, 2” 5.5 hp transfer chopping corn head, Insight Headsight 8010selling separately EQUIPMENT: reverse, 3pt w/ 1000 PTO, 4 hyd, 14.9x46 rear front weights, 320/90R54 duals, 320/85R38 pump, 35 gal fresh water tank, 40 gal mix cone controls, red poly, CIH AFX adapter, hyd deck JD 1780 24R22 front fold vacuum planter, JD #60 TBH central fill duals, fronts, 8310 hrs, SN#JJA0017151 fronts, only380/85R30 1765 hrs, single owner, & hoses plates, SN#93068/1222B GRAIN HANDLING & HARVEST unit, MaxEmerge units, 1.6 BU boxes, dry H/I boxes, liquid fert kit, Buhler Allied 895 true self leveling quick attach SN#RW8130P022462 Conveyall BTS 150 bean tender w/ belt Case IH 2020 35’ flex head, Crary air bar, EQUIPMENT: 1989 loader Case IHw/ 7130 MFWD, power shift conveyor, roll tarp cover & Honda engine drive, row cleaners, brown box monitor, 500 acres on Precision planter Q-TMagnum 100” bkt, CIH Magnum mounts 3” cut, J&M 620 grain cart, front corner auger, roll tarp & ext, 24.5x32 w/Q-T 4 spd reverse, 3pt w/ quick hitch, 1000 PTO, SN#021254 F/A, short dividers, SN#CBJ21315 pallet forks for Buhler loader conversion w/ corn & soybean plates 4 hyd, 14.9x46 rear duals, 380/85R30 fronts, Unverferth 35’ 4 wheel header John Blue 22’ 12R22 3pt NH3 side dresser tires,transport, SN#6587 Case IH 181 44’ 3pt rotary hoe, flat fold, gauge wheels & cab guard 8310 hrs, SN#JJA0017151 JD Starfirew/ 3000 2600elec color touch TRUCKS & TRAILERS: SN#A43250382 Westfield TF100-31 10x31auger 10 receiver; hp singleJDphase H&S 12R22 single shank row cultivator, large rolling shields, flip up Buhler Allied 895 true self levelingday quick attach screen w/ Swath Pro; Brown box monitor Elmers header trailer, converted corn heads 2005 Freightliner Columbia cab, Mercedes motor,forlike new, SN#194159 loader w/ Q-T 100” bkt, CIH Magnum mounts Round bar corn concaves; Edible bean grates & PR) Demco 200 gal chem saddle tanks for beet tools & guide cones OM 460 engine, 9 spd trans, 11R22.5 deep lug tires, steel Westfi eld MK-100-71 10x71 auger w/ mech drive swing hopper Q-T pallet forks for Buhler loader JD 8000 series Alloway 12R Danish tine cultivator corn sieves for 8010- selling separately disk rears, alum fronts, 1/4 fenders, 173 WB, wet kit, 513785 & hyd lift TRUCKS & TRAILERS: PLANTER & ROW CROP GRAIN HANDLING & HARVEST showing, VIN#1FUJA6CV95LV11121 Westfi eld MK-100-61 10x61 auger w/EQUIPMENT: mech drive swing hopper OTHER EQUIPMENT: 2005 miles Freightliner Columbia day cab, Mercedes EQUIPMENT: 1994 T-600 day11R22.5 cab, Detoit 12.7L, 450 hp, & hyd lift Late model Alloway 22’ stalk shedder, pull type, used very little, OM 460 Kenworth engine, 9 spd trans, deep 60 lugSeries J&M 620 grain cart, front corner auger, roll tarp JD 1780 24R22 front fold vacuum planter, spd, disk dualrears, alumalum tanks, 186 1/4 WB,fenders, 285/75R24.5 deep lug tires, tires,9 steel fronts, JD #60 TBH central fill unit, MaxEmerge units, Feterl 6x36 auger w/ elec motor kept indoors & ext, 24.5x32 tires, SN#6587 173steel WB, wet 513785 miles showing, 1.6 BU boxes, dry H/I boxes, liquid fert kit, diskkit,rears, alum fronts, wet kit, 921952 milesTF100-31 showing,10x31auger w/ 10 hp Westfield Ashland 80D 8yd field scraper, SN#14570 VIN#1FUJA6CV95LV11121 TILLAGE EQUIPMENT: row cleaners, brown box monitor, 500 acres on VIN#1XKADR9X8RJ611970 single phase elec motor, like new, SN#194159 Lorenz 108” heavy duty 2 stage 3pt snow blower, double auger, hyd 1994 Kenworth T-600 day cab, Detoit 60 Series planter conversionstraight w/ cornfront & Wilrich 657 ripper, hyd independent Westfield MK-100-71 10x71 auger w/DCR mech34’ diskPrecision 1986 Fruehauf 32’ alum end dump trailer, orbit chute, 540 RPM, SN#985 618 12.7L, 450 hp, 9 spd, dual alum tanks, 186 WB, plates & 5 bar spike tooth high clearancesoybean chisel shanks drive swing hopper & hydcoulters, lift tri-axle, alum steelsteel frame, sides, combo 285/75R24.5 deep tub, lug tires, disk66” rears, Case IH 181 44’ 3pt rotary hoe, flat fold, gauge Frontier 10’ 3pt multi angle blade, 3 hyd cylinders, like new Westfield MK-100-61 10x61 auger w/ mech SN#459326 leveling harrow, alumgate, fronts, kit,3rd 921952 miles showing, rollwet tarp, axle pusher, 11R22.5 tires, wheels & cab guard Hammerback 1632HX1 16’ heavy killifer scraper w/ hyd adj tail drive swing hopper & hyd lift Summers 40’ Super Coulter Plus, 500 acres onrow newcultivator, 8 wave large VIN#1XKADR9X8RJ611970 H&S 12R22 single shank VIN#1H4D03337GF056910 Feterl 6x36 auger w/ elec motor 1986 Fruehauf 32’ alum end dump trailer, front coulters, weight kit, SN#K0731 rolling shields, flip up beet tools & guide cones wheel 1986 Fruehauf 30’ alum end dump trailer, tandem axle, alum tri-axle, alum tub, steel frame, 66” sides, TILLAGE EQUIPMENT: 12R Danish tine cultivator JD 2200 52’ 5 sect foldAlloway field cultivator, walking tandems around, Woods BW 1800 16’ double wing Batwing mower, chain kit, airplane tub,gate, steelroll frame, 66”axle sides, combo gate, roll tarp,657 does have combo tarp, 3rd pusher, Wilrich DCR 34’ disk ripper, hyd tires, 1000 PTO, SN#1139094 caster wheels, rear packerOTHER hitch & 3EQUIPMENT: bar Summers 104 3rd axle unattached, 425/65R22.5 super singlestraight tires, frontfront 11R22.5 tires,pusher VIN#1H4D03337GF056910 independent coulters, high Late model Alloway harrow, Soil Management System22’ stalk shedder, pull type, Alloway 6 R beet defoliator - low acres on rebuild - needs PTO shaft 1986 VIN#1H4D02937GF079103 Fruehauf 30’ alum end dump trailer, clearance chisel shanks &heavy 5 bar spike tooth used very little, kept indoors KeWay 42” 3pt rotary ditcher, 540 RPM w/hyd chute & hyd tail wheel Flexi Coil System 95 70’ harrow/ packer, P30 coils, 5 bar hartandem alum48’ tub,step steeldeck, frame,96” 66”wide, sides,38.5’leveling harrow, SN#459326 2000 axle, Fontaine main deck, 9.5’ Ashland 80D 8yd field scraper, SN#14570 3pt track whacker combo gate, roll tarp, does have 3rd axle auto foldon Lorenz 108” heavy duty 2 stage 3pt snow Summers 40’ Super Coulterrows Plus,&500 acres top deck, 24” step, alum/wood combo deck, spread axle pusher unattached, 425/65R22.5 super single Eversman 3pt V-plow • Small 3pt blade new 8 wave front coulters, weight kit, 32’ disk, 9”blower, Case IH 3900 spacing, dualauger, wing hyd wheels depth double orbit &chute, switch activated rear axle lift, 255/70R22.5 tires,tandem, VIN#1H4D02937GF079103 SN#K0731tires, control, blades measure540 20”? RPM, SN#985 618 disk48’ wheels, VIN#13N248305Y5993741 2000 steel Fontaine step deck, 96” wide, ATV & COLLECTOR MOTORCYCLE: JD 2200 52’ 5 sect fold field cultivator, walking Frontier 10’ 3pt multi angle blade, 3 hyd JD 2800 8 bottom vari-width auto reset plow w/ 8 spring loaded 38.5’ main deck, top deck, step,Cummins alum/ tandems around, front caster 1995 Volvo WG9.5’ tandem twin24” screw, wheels, rear 2000 Polaris Magnum 500 4x4 cylinders, like new coulters, type wood combo deck,heavy spreadfront axleaxle, tandem, switch packer & 3 bar Summers 104 pull heavy N-14, 9 spd, 385/65R22.5 fronts,hitch 11R22.5 ATV, F&R racks 1967 Honda 305 scrambler motorcycle complete Hammerback 1632HX1 16’ heavy killifer scraper activated rear axle lift , 255/70R22.5 tires, steel harrow, Soil Management Melroe 55’ hyd harrow w/ hyd adj tail wheel System 19’VIN#13N248305Y5993741 Grain Master box, hoist, roll tarp, 3pc combo end minus tank emblems- kept indoors, turns freely, VIN#CL771037381 diskrears, wheels, Flexi Coil System 95 70’ Wilrich harrow/ 27’ packer, fi eld cultivator w/fl dg wings & 3 bar Summers harrow Woods BW 1800 16’ double wing Batwing 1995 gate, Volvo VIN#4V1JDBJF7RR824451 WG tandem twin screw, Cummins P30 coils, 5 bar harrows & 1000 auto fold mower,w/ chain airplane tires, 1000 PTO, 24’ 3pt field cultivator fldgkit,wings & harrow MF 880 Load9 Trail tandem axle385/65R22.5 flatbed trailer, Case IH 3900 32’ disk, 9”JDspacing, N-14, spd, 16’ heavy front axle, NICE SELECTION OF TOOLS AND dual wing SN#1139094 8-18 trailing plow fronts, 11R22.5 19’ Grain Master box, 2’ dove tail,rears, VIN#42ECF182631159528

wheels & depth control, blades measure 20”? Alloway 6 R beet defoliator - low acres on MISCELLANEOUS. hoist, roll tarp, 3pc combo end gate, JD 2800 8 bottom vari-width autoSPRAYER, reset plow rebuild PTO shaft GPS,- needs FERTILIZER & VIN#4V1JDBJF7RR824451 COMBINE & HEADS: SEE WEBSITE FOR COMPLETE LIST. w/ 8 spring loaded coulters, pull type KeWay 42” 3pt rotary ditcher, 540 RPM w/hyd Load Trail 16’ tandem axle flatbed trailer, CHEMICAL EQUIPMENT: 2008 Case IH AFX 8010 RWA combine, largeMelroe tube rotor, corn/ 55’ hyd harrow chute & hyd tail wheel 2’ dove tail, VIN#42ECF182631159528 TERMS : Cash, good check or wire transfer in US funds. All sales 132’ suspended boom air assist 27’ field cultivator2004 w/fldgSpray wingsAir& 3600-132-TS 3 bar 3pt track grain/bean, lateral tilt feeder, rock trap, varWilrich spd feeder, whacker COMBINE HEADS: sprayer, 1200 gal tank,Eversman Trident II3pt 3in1 boom• Small system, boom final. Statements made auction day take precedence over all V-plow 3pttrue blade self leveling sieves,&chopper, bin ext, trailer Summers hitch, Proharrow 600 2008 Case IH AFX 8010 RWA combine, large JD 1000 24’ 3pt field cultivator w/ fldg wings & advertising. Document fee on vehicle titles will apply & vehicle titles height control, aux tank, onboard chem inductor,MOTORCYCLE: 12.4x46 color touch screen, Y/M w/ mapping, JD universal steering ATV & COLLECTOR tube rotor, corn/grain/bean, lateral tilt feeder, harrow duals, controls, SN#36219 2000 Polaris Magnum 500 4x4 ATV, F&R racks will be mailed to buyers. sells & small wire concaves std sieves, rockkit, trap, var w/ spdlarge feeder, self leveling sieves, and MF 880 8-18 trailing plow 1967 Honda 305 scrambler motorcyclecomplete minus tank emblems- kept indoors, turnsCanadian freely, VIN#CL771037381 buyers are always welcome, please

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FARM & CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT RETIREMENT AUCTION

Thursday, June 25th, 2015 – 10:00 am Location: Lakota, ND - Directions: Auction is located near rail road tracks right beside the very large new fertilizer plant which is visible from Hwy. #2. Watch for auction signs. Owners: Larry & Nancy Hulstrand – 701-247-3535 Auctioneer’s Note: This auction features a huge variety of well-kept & shedded equipment. Larry & Nancy have chosen to retire so everything goes. This will be an interesting day. Internet Bidding: Live Internet bidding starts at 12:00 noon. For live bidding the day of the auction, go to www.proxibid.com. Pre-registration is required prior to auction day. TRACTORS: *936 Versatile 4wd tractor, 4 hyd. plus return, good 20.8 38 tires (duals), has EZ Steer *835 Versatile 4wd tractor, 18.4 38 tires (insides are like new) has extra pump & hook-ups for air seeder, excellent tractor w/ a long maintenance history, fully equipped w/ EZ Steer, showing 5,700 hrs *1270 Case 2wd tractor, 1000 P.T.O., power shift, 20.8 38 hub duals (good), runs well, 7,106 hrs *IH 504 Farmall 2wd tractor, jobber 3pt., 540 P.T.O., live hyd., very nice COMBINE, HEADERS & HARVEST EQUIPMENT: *1990 JD 9600 combine, 18.4 38 hub duals (good), excellent cond. *1992 30’ JD model 930 rigid straight head, finger reel, fore & aft *1994 JD 914 pickup head, big tires, lights, wind guard, *21’ Case IH model 8210 pull type swather, factory transport, finger reel *2010 30’ factory header trailer *30’ Rowse dump rake CAT PAYLOADER & OTHER CONSTUCTION EQUIPMENT: *966 C Cat payloader, 4 hyd. bucket, large loader, very heavy duty, older unit but has been maintained well, SN: 76T7176 *416B Cat Loader backhoe, has extend-a hoe, 5,135 hrs, SN: 8SG01816 *D8H Cat dozer, 8S cable dozer, SN: 46A2339 *Rome 8’ disc plow, super heavy duty, new notched blades *Several very large sockets for big equipment *Heavy duty puller equipment TRUCKS & HOPPER TRAILER: *2009 36’ Maurer hopper bottom semi-trailer *Various trucks TILLAGE & PLANTING EQUIPMENT: *41’ JD 787 air seeder, complete with JD 41’ 1060 seeding tool, has markers *JD 960 44 ½’ field cultivator, complete walking tandems outside stabilizer wheels, black shanks, excellent 3 bar harrow *33’ Case IH model 5600 chisel plo, complete walking tandems, 3 bar harrows *72’ Summers Super Harrow Plus *20’ IH tandem disk, model 480 ANTIQUE TRACTORS & ANTIQUE DOZER: *Fordson tractor, blue, restored in the 30’s, tires are new *Fordson tractor, gray, restored, on steel *HD10 Allis Chalmers dozer, hard to find a nicer one this old *(2) Fordson tractor for parts *Minneapolis Moline U for parts VEHICLES: *(2) Chevy ½ ton model C-10 Silverado 2wd pickup, 1986-1985 *1980 Pontiac Bonneville 4 door car, diesel engine, outstanding condition SPRAYER, AUGERS, CATTLE TRAILER & MISC.: *67’ River Bend Industries field sprayer

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(3) MERIDIAN STORE KING grain bins, 1,700-bu. hopper bottom, $10,000/each. (1) Meridian 4,154bu hopper bottom bin w/aeration, $20,000. (2) 4,100-bu hopper bottom bins, w/5-hp aeration fans, $20,000/each. 3,000-bu Balan hopper bottom bin, $10,000. Macgregor, MB. Ph:(204)871-0925. CUSTOM BIN MOVING Book now! Fert Tanks. Hopper Bins/flat. Buy/Sell. Call Tim (204)362-7103 or E-mail Requests binmover50@gmail.com

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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

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.

FARM MACHINERY Machinery Miscellaneous 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.

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

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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. Hit our readers where it counts… in the classifieds. Place your ad in the Manitoba Co-operator classifed section. 1-800-782-0794.

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IRON & STEEL FREE STANDING CORRAL PANELS, Feeders & Alley ways, 30ft or order to size. Oil Field Pipe: 1.3, 1.6, 1.9, 1 7/8, 2-in, 2 3/8, 2 7/8, 3 1/2. Sucker Rod: 3/4, 7/8, 1. Casing Pipes: 4-9inch. Sold by the piece or semi load lots. For special pricing call Art (204)685-2628 or cell (204)856-3440.

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

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

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FOR SALE: JOHN DEERE 535 round baler. Ph:(204)385-2170. Gladstone, MB.

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2005 NEW HOLLAND 1475 14’ haybine. Low acres always shedded. $15,500 or best offer. (204)792-3050.

NH ROUND BALER, $1,100; JD 16-ft cultivator, $550; Coop 16-ft discer seed fertilizer, $1,100; Versatile 80-ft harrows, $800; Bale wagons, $550 each. (204)785-9036.

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

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

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.

FOR SALE: HESSTON 565A round baler, always shedded, in good condition. Phone:(204)385-2527.

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30-ft IHC MACDON FLEX DRAPER HEADER w/gauge reels, 2 section pick-up reel, $35,000. Ph:(204)871-0925. Macgregor, MB.

100-FT SUMMERS PULL TYPE super sprayer w/multi-nozzle bodies, 14.9x26 tires, 1,000 U.S gal tank; mix & fill tank & 2 sets of nozzles. $6,750. Ph:(204)324-8036.

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

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1987 CASE IH 4000 Swather, 16 1/2-ft draper header, w/pick up reel & bat reel, hay conditioner, A/C, new knife, guards & canvasses. Field ready, VGC. Asking $4,000. Also, 1984 IH 4000 Swather, 19 1/2-ft header with UII pick reel. VGC. Asking $4,000. Haywood, MB. Ph:(204)379-2613 or Cell: (204)745-8775.

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

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

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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

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TracTors TRACTORS John Deere 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.

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

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.

LIVESTOCK Cattle – Red Angus 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.

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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.

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

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

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

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The Manitoba Co-operator | June 18, 2015

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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. HATFIELD SHORTHORNS has a good selection of shorthorn bulls for sale. Red, roan or white. Easy keeping & quiet. Call Monty Thomson (204)870-0089 for more information. IF YOU ARE LOOKING to buy or sell Shorthorn bulls or females, contact one of the MB Shorthorn Association fieldmen and they can help you out. 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.

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

LIVESTOCK Cattle Wanted WANTED TO PURCHASE: 2-YR old Black or Red Angus bulls for breeding purposes. Phone (204)745-4300 if no answer please leave message.

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

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P. QUINTAINE & SON LTD. 728-7549 Licence No. 1123 LIVESTOCK EQUIPMENT ALTERNATIVE POWER BY SUNDOG SOLAR, portable/remote solar water pumping for winter/summer. Call for pricing on solar systems, wind generators, aeration. Carl Driedger, (204)556-2346 or (204)851-0145, Virden. FOR SALE 358 NEW Holland mixmill, very good condition $5500. Phone (204) 825-7919 KELLN SOLAR SUMMER/WINTER WATERING System, provides water in remote areas, improves water quality, increases pasture productivity, extends dugout life. St. Claude/Portage, 204-379-2763.

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

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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

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ALLAN & REBECCA JOHNSON OF ARNES, MB intend to & sell FILTER private lands:DEPOT NW 04-26-11W, NW 26-25-11W, SW 26-25-11W, SE 26-25-11W to MATTHEW to acquire the fol• Buy UsedDUFFY Oil who •intends Buy Batteries lowing agricultural land leases: NE • Collect Used FiltersCrown • Collect Oil Containers 09-25-11W, NW 10-25-11W, SW 10-25-11W, NW Southern and Western 15-25-11W, SW 15-25-11W, SE Manitoba 16-25-11W, NE 16-25-11W, SETel: 21-25-11W, NW 14-25-11W, NE 204-248-2110 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.

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 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 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

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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1993 INDUSTRIES GOOSENECK LIVESTOCK trailer. 7-ft x 18-ft, good condition, $2,000. Haywood, MB. Ph: (204)379-2613 or Cell: (204)745-8775.

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FOR SALE: ALFALFA, TIMOTHY, Brome, Clover, hay & pasture blends, millet seed, Crown, Red Prozo. 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 re-turned. www.milletkingseeds.com reynald@millet-king.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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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.

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.

Celebration & Tradition *2-Row* AC Metcalfe &BARLEY CDC feed Copeland We buy feed barley, wheat, MALT MALT BARLEY oats, soybeans, corn & canola We buy feed*2-Row* barley, feed wheat, *6-Row* oats, soybeans, cornCopeland & canola AC Metcalfe & CDC & Tradition COMECelebration SEE US AT AG DAYS IN We buy feed barley, feed wheat, THE CONVENTION HALL SEE barley, US AT AG DAYS IN WeCOME buy feed feed wheat, oats, soybeans, corn & canola CONVENTION HALL BOOTH 1309& oats,THE soybeans, corn canola BOOTH 1309 COME SEE US AT AG DAYS IN COME SEE US AT AG HALL DAYS IN THE CONVENTION THE CONVENTION BOOTH 1309 HALL

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

REAL ESTATE Land For Sale

COME SEE US AT AG DAYS IN THE CONVENTION HALL BOOTH 1309

NOTICES

2013 Malt Contracts Available Box 238 Letellier, MB. R0G 1C0 Phone 204-737-2000 Toll-Free 1-800-258-7434 Agent: M & J Weber-Arcola, SK. Phone 306-455-2509

LIVESTOCK Cattle – Hereford

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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The Manitoba Co-operator | June 18, 2015

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