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SERVING MANITOBA FARMERS SINCE 1925 | Vol. 72, No. 34
Small-scale
producers
want regs
re-evaluated
Supply management
limits and restrictions on
advertising were among
the concerns
By Meghan Mast
Co-operator Staff
P
roducers attending public
consultations on smallscale food production last
week had a consistent message
— the current system prohibits
their success, and food safety
rules and regulations need to be
re-evaluated.
The meetings in Winnipeg,
Brandon and Dauphin last week
were attended by a diverse group
including consumers and local
food advocates as well as producers.
“A lot of these rules and regulations were written a long time
ago and haven’t been adapted
for technology,” Rudy Reimer of
Watersong Farms at Warren told
the meeting in Winnipeg.
Current regulations restrict
producers of some commodities
such as uninspected meat from
advertising their products. Producers like Reimer who process
chickens on farm can advertise,
but only through a sign on their
farm gate. Current regulations
prohibit these farmers from advertising through websites.
“So how do you tell customers?” Reimer said. “Fortunately
we’ve been doing this for a lot of
years so we have a large consumer base already. But there should
be no reason why we can’t advertise our product.”
Production restrictions under supply management were
another theme at the meeting.
Direct sellers are only allowed
to produce up to 999 chickens,
unless like Reimer, they were
grandfathered in before the limitations were made in 1995. He
can produce 25,000 chickens.
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Severe clubroot
case in northern
North Dakota gets
Manitoba’s attention
This province has clubroot but there could be undetected
fields with high spore levels farmers should be looking out for
File PHOTO
By Allan Dawson
co-operator staff
A
suspected severe case of clubroot
just across the border in Cavalier
County, North Dakota is a wakeup call for Manitoba farmers.
“I’m drawing attention to this
because it’s at high levels right there
so you can probably expect it’s at high
levels close by and there is greater
risk in those areas (close to the
border),” Angela Brackenreed, the
Canola Council of Canada’s Manitoba
agronomy specialist said in an interview
last week.
Thirteen Manitoba fields in 10
rural municipalities have clubroot
(Plasmodiophora brassicae), a soilborne disease, which can decimate canola yields, but mostly at low levels.
Clubroot was discovered in North
Dakota last fall. But earlier this month
a canola field near the border was
discovered to have plants with large
clubroot galls, which in pictures looks
similar to those found in severely
clubroot-infected Alberta fields,
Brackenreed said.
“That would indicate those clubroot
spores are at a much higher level than
we anticipated and it has been around
longer than we anticipated,” she said,
but added she hasn’t seen the infected
field herself.
“This place in North Dakota is very
close to the Manitoba border. Manitoba
farmers close to the border should be
particularly diligent, but as I say, if we
look hard enough I assume it’s there in
some level in most areas in Manitoba.
That’s just an assumption.”
Resistant varieties or not?
That’s why the Canola Council of
Canada recommends Manitoba farmers grow clubroot-resistant canola
varieties even if they don’t have clubroot. Several varieties are suitable for
Manitoba, although seed supplies will
vary, Brackenreed said.
Anastasia Kubinec, oilseed specialist with Manitoba Agriculture, Food
and Rural Development, agrees farmers need to be vigilant, especially in
areas where clubroot has been detected.
But Kubinec advises farmers not to grow
resistant varieties until their fields have
tested positive to avoid a breakdown in
genetic resistance.
“I think farmers should test their soils
to see whether or not they have clubSee CLUBROOT on page 6 »
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Did you know?
Population control — just
let the males take over
LIVESTOCK
Swath grazing
cereals
New triticale and
barley varieties are
ideal
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Unlike sterilized males, GM versions are good
performers but run out of females
Staff
S
CROPS
Soybean aphids
have arrived
But too late to do
much damage
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FEATURE
Straight cutting
canola
Some considerations
if you’re parking the
swather
cientists at the University
of East Anglia and Oxitec
Ltd. in the U.K. say they
have a new way to control a
damaging crop pest — release
males genetically engineered
to father only male offspring.
The scientists conducted
greenhouse research with the
Mediterranean fruit fly, which
damages 300 types of cultivated and wild fruits, vegetables and nuts worldwide.
Lead researcher Philip
Leftwich said previous control measures have included
releasing males sterilized by
radiation, but they don’t mate
The Mediterranean fruit fly
damages 300 types of cultivated
and wild fruits, vegetables and
nuts worldwide. Photo: USDA
well in the wild because the
process weakens them. He said
releasing flies genetically engineered so that only male off-
spring survive could provide a
better alternative.
“The genetically engineered
flies are not sterile, but they are
only capable of producing male
offspring after mating with local
pest females — which rapidly
reduces the number of cropdamaging females in the population,” he said in a release.
“We simulated a wild environment within secure eightmetre greenhouses containing
lemon trees at the University
of Crete. When we tested the
release of the genetically modified male flies, we found that
they were capable of producing rapid population collapse in
our closed system.”
CORRECTION
No, those weren’t beavers
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A
story on beaver control on page
three last week mistakenly featured a photo of nutrias, which are
native to South America but have become
a pesky invasive critter in parts of the U.S.
and Europe. We apologize for the goof. By
the way, Wikipedia says they escaped from
farms where they had originally been sold
as expensive breeding stock, but which
later found there was no commercial market. Sound familiar?
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Icelandic horses
are small
but powerful
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The Manitoba Co-operator | August 21, 2014
A new biocontrol for fusarium
head blight in cereals coming
An Ontario company will use a fungal organism found on a Manitoba field pea leaf
to ward off FHB and possibly other fungi
By Allan Dawson
co-operator staff
“It’s kind of like a
guard dog — it keeps
you against the
fence unless it gets
hungry.”
F
ighting fungi with fungi.
That’s how an Ontario
company plans to use
an Agriculture and Agri-Food
Canada (AAFC) discovery to
control fusarium head blight in
wheat and other cereal crops.
Adjuvants Plus Inc. at
Kingsville, Ont. has reached a
10-year licensing agreement
with AAFC to use its patented
technology — a fungal organism called Clonostachys rosea,
strain ACM941, which when
applied to cereals can greatly
reduce fusarium infections.
“It (ACM941) really prevents
it (fusarium) getting into the
plant,” Adjuvants Plus Inc.
president Bill Brown said in an
interview Aug. 14. “It’s there
first. It’s simple site occupation
followed by food source denial.
And if it really gets ticked off it
eats it.
“It’s kind of like a guard dog
— it keeps you against the fence
unless it gets hungry.”
Fusarium head blight can
reduce wheat yield and quality
and has cost Canadian farmers $1.5 billion since the 1990s,
according to Brown. It can also
produce vomitoxin, preventing wheat from being used for
human consumption or even
livestock feed.
ACM941 is a year or two away
from registration and commercialization, Brown said. When
it hits the market farmers will
have to learn to take care applying it, he added, since ACM941
is a living organism. To work
it must “infect” the wheat, but
it doesn’t hurt the crop while
helping to ward off fusarium,
Brown said.
“With this product you must
achieve colonization,” he said.
“It must get inside the plant and
grow. It’s the Holy Grail.
“We are shifting the micro-
Bill Brown
The treatment works by introducing a beneficial fungus which consumes the harmful fusarium strain. photo: lionel kaskiw, MAFRD
flora in favour of a ben eficial and keeping at bay the
pathogens.”
Ad j u va n t s Pl u s re c e n t l y
secured a new adjuvant system
from Cornell University, which
makes ACM941’s control more
consistent, Brown said.
“It can double and triple the
amount of inoculation that
we’re getting.”
Getting good results hinges
on good crop coverage. That
means using lots of water,
slowing down, using two directional nozzles and not spraying
when it’s sunny and hot. Ideally
ACM941 should be applied
when it’s cloudy, humid and
warm — the same conditions
that make wheat susceptible to
fusarium infection.
Isolated in Manitoba
ACM941 could cost more than
chemical fungicides, in part
because of the time it takes to
make it, Brown said. But he isn’t
worried the extra cost or management will discourage sales.
Once innovative farmers have
success with it, others will follow, he said.
ACM941 will likely be
approved as an organic treatment. It will also be valuable in
an integrated pest management
program providing farmers with
another mode of action for controlling fusarium.
AFC plant pathologist Allen
Xue isolated Clonostachys rosea
ACM941 from the lower leaf of
a field pea plant in Manitoba
while working at the Morden
Research Centre.
Xue is now at the Eastern
Cereal and Oilseed Research
Centre.
AAFC patented ACM941 in
Beef research money to
back forage program
Funding will support work of a prof and five grad students
Staff
W
ays to boost Prairie forage quality and productivity are on the
curricula for a research program
now underway at the University
of Manitoba.
The Beef Cattle Industry
Science Cluster — backed with
national cattle checkoff funds
through the Beef Cattle Research
Council, and with federal/provincial Growing Forward money
— last week announced support
for a new forage industry chair
program at the university to
“maintain research expertise.”
The final funding agreement
doesn’t provide for appointment of an individual as the
forage chair per se, but Emma
McGeough, an assistant professor in animal science at the
university, has been tasked with
spearheading the forage industry
chair program.
McGeough will work with
acting agriculture dean, Karin
Wittenberg and Paul Jefferson of
the Western Beef Development
Centre at Humboldt, Sask.,
among others.
The funding, Wittenberg said
Monday, was sought with the
goal of helping to set up a young
academic in research work, and
it will support that work, though
without the “chair” title.
McGeough’s research interests
are based in forage-based beef
and dairy production — and the
program is expected to push forward projects dealing with evaluation and utilization of novel
annual and perennial forages for
late-season and overwinter grazing, the BCRC said.
Those projects will also provide
training opportunities for five
graduate students, the council
said in a fact sheet on the funding.
The projects are to focus on
“forage quality retention in
extended grazing systems, animal nutrient status, health and
reproductive performance.”
The work will also involve
coming up with the production
data accompanied by economic
analyses which would be needed
to support future extension work.
Cow-calf producers in Western
Canada have widely adopted
late-fall and winter grazing practices in both annual and perennial forages, the council said.
However, high-value annual
crops have pushed up land prices
and cut into forages’ share of
available acres in many beef-producing areas.
1999 after Xue demonstrated it
inhibited soil-borne and seedborne fungal pathogens.
“Results of this research
project suggest that
ACM941-CL01 is an effective
biocontrol product that can be
used as a foliar application...
for the control of FHB (fusarium head blight), or used as a
spray treatment for crop residues to inhibit G. zeae perithecial production, thus reducing
the initial inoculum of FHB,”
Xue wrote in a 2010 paper on
AAFC’s website. “It is anticipated that the bioagent may be
used as an alternative to fungicides or incorporated as a part
of an integrated disease management system for a pesticide
risk reduction strategy.”
(See the paper at http://
w w w. a g r. g c. c a / e n g /
id=1296759359541.)
The best treatment reduced
the area under the disease
progress curve by 43 per cent
and cut the infected spikelets,
fusarium-damaged kernels and
DON (toxin deoxynivalenol) by
45, 43 and 28 per cent, respectively, while increasing yield
by seven per cent in the field
tests, compared to untreated
controls.
“I am pleased to learn that
our years of hard work have
finally come to fruition,” Xue
said in a news release. “I look
forward to seeing the commercial production of this new
biofungicide and the positive
impact it will have on Canadian
agriculture and food safety.”
Brown believes ACM941 may
also work on other field and
horticultural crops, including those in the greenhouse
industry.
A A F C ’s P e s t i c i d e R i s k
Reduction Program has
worked closely with its Office
of Intellectual Property and
Commercialization and will
provide Adjuvants Plus Inc. with
regulatory assistance in submitting its application to Health
Canada’s Pest Management
Regulatory Agency to seek regulatory approval. The Pesticide
Risk Reduction Program assists
with the registration of biological pest control products
that have been prioritized by
growers.
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The Manitoba Co-operator | August 21, 2014
OPINION/EDITORIAL
Telling the story
of grass
I
f you’re looking for proof that there is
no such thing as bad publicity, beef
may be a good example. For years it’s
been painted as a public health and environmental villain, and recently there were
more reports on how bovine frontal and
rearward methane emissions are a major
source of climate-altering greenhouse gas.
All that bad publicity doesn’t seem to
affect consumers. They continue to pay
John Morriss
record prices for beef, and life for producEditorial Director
ers is pretty good these days. If it ain’t
broke…
On the other hand, one recent study suggested that consumers worried about climate change should eat pork and
chicken instead. That suggests that beef producers have
some work to do.
Let’s be clear about this. Obesity is a serious problem,
and North Americans eat too much of everything, meat
included. And as a piece on page five last week (written in
part by beef industry representatives) suggested, processed
red meat isn’t good for you. It isn’t the meat, it’s the other
stuff they put into it.
However, the science now suggests that unprocessed beef
is not the artery-clogging menace once thought, and its
forms of natural trans fats may in fact be good for you.
Beef producers will be happy to embrace that science, as
they should the science of climate change. It’s for real, and
everyone should do their part to reduce it.
On the other hand, climate change is not the only
threat to the environment. Soil erosion is at least as great
a threat, along with its accompanying nutrient run-off.
It’s a partial contributor to the serious algae problem in
Lake Winnipeg and an even larger contributor to the even
more serious “dead zone” in the Gulf of Mexico. Steps
must be taken to solve these problems. Cultivating more
land to grow corn and other annual crops is not one of
them. In fact, some erodible land that should never have
been cultivated should be returned to… forage, of course.
Meanwhile, much of the land remaining in crops is facing
a growing problem with herbicide resistance. One of the
solutions to that, as well as the other problems of soil erosion and nutrient run-off, is to introduce a forage into the
rotation.
What’s going to happen to all this extra forage? The answer
is obvious to a cattle producer.
Or is it? If you check out cattle industry organization websites and their material directed to the consumer, you’ll find
they are saying all the right things about how cattle turn
grass, that people can’t consume, into beef that they can.
While that may be true for the first few hundred pounds of
gain, it isn’t about the last few hundred in a feedlot. Most of
those pounds come from that agronomically questionable
continuous corn or corn/soy rotation. That is even partly
the case in Canada, where feedlots use plenty of corn or
corn byproducts from U.S. ethanol plants when the price is
right.
The beef industry is a little quieter when it comes to talking about that source of the last few hundred pounds of
gain, but its critics aren’t. Again, times are pretty good these
days, so maybe the best plan is to say nothing. But if the
industry wants to defend itself if chicken and pork are said
to be a better environmental alternative, then it has some
thinking to do.
That includes recognizing that grass fed versus grain
fed is not just an issue for consumers, but something of
an “elephant in the room” one within the industry. A&W’s
promotion of antibiotic- and hormone-free beef is an example. It ruffled some feathers in the Canadian Cattlemen’s
Association and the feedlot industry, but let’s be honest —
there were quite a few grass and grazing advocates quietly
cheering. Unwillingness to address the grass-versus-grain
question is one of the reasons for the fractured state of the
Canadian cattle industry, which was highlighted by the
recent report of the “straw men” review.
This may be about more than promotion and public relations. Again, there is a growing number of reasons to start
putting forage into North American crop rotations — herbicide resistance, soil health, control of nutrient run-off,
disease management and the ability to capture free nitrogen instead of making it from fossil fuel. What if it actually happens? Is the cattle industry ready to use the extra
production? Or does it want to get out in front of the issue
and actively promote beef cattle as a better environmental
option than continuous cropping?
Once the Canadian industry addresses these questions, it
may see an opportunity instead of a menace in the ongoing
dispute with the U.S. over how meat from animals born in
Canada is labelled.
Perhaps a Canadian brand, differentiated by environmentally sustainable production practices producing meat that
offers enhanced nutrition, isn’t such a bad thing.
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ALUS: from pilot project to
provincial policy
Restoration of wetlands to 1958 levels would have decreased the 2011
flood peak and annual stream flow volume by approximately one-third
By Shannon Martin
PC MLA FOR MORRIS
CRITIC, CONSERVATION AND WATER
STEWARDSHIP
W
ith Assiniboine
River water levels
high, the Portage
Diversion operating and the
NDP indicating it will take
seven years to construct an
additional Lake Manitoba
outlet, it’s not surprising
Manitobans are looking for
shorter-term solutions with
real results.
With any flood-mitigation
strategy, there is no single
component that will solve
the problem. Instead it will
be several projects — such as
rural municipalities cleaning
out their ditches and rebuilding dikes along the Assiniboine.
We often look to other
jurisdictions to see what
they’ve done and what we
can replicate, but in one case
we don’t have to look any
further than the RM of Blanshard.
This is where the Alternative Land Use Services (ALUS)
program began in 2006 as a
pilot project initiated by the
Keystone Agricultural Producers and Delta Waterfowl
Foundation. ALUS offers
landowners a financial incentive to offset costs of maintaining wetlands.
Manitoba has lost or
degraded almost 70 per cent
of our wetlands. Wetlands are
a natural, sustainable solution to many of our water
issues. Wetlands also play an
important role in flood prevention, habitat protection,
improving water quality and
reducing the impacts of climate change.
Recent studies by Saskatchewan professor, John
Pomeroy show wetland restoration has a positive impact
on flood conditions. According to the study, restoration of
wetlands to 1958 levels would
have decreased the 2011
flood peak and annual stream
flow volume by approximately one-third.
It may not be realistic to
turn the wetland clock back
60 years, but what if we went
back 30 years? Any sensible
OUR HISTORY:
T
person would agree a 15 per
cent reduction in Assiniboine water levels in 2014
would have had a noticeable impact downstream and
more importantly, reduced
an estimated $200 million in
damages to provincial infrastructure.
The success of ALUS came
from the fact it was voluntary
and recognizes incentives are
a better conservation tool
than regulations or the outright purchase of lands.
The ALUS pilot project
cost less than $2 million and
estimates to expand ALUS
province-wide are around
$25 million. So we can collectively spend hundreds of
millions of dollars repairing
flood damages, or we can
invest a small portion to create permanent sustainable
solutions.
Other provinces like P.E.I.
have taken our idea and run
with it. Unfortunately for
Manitobans, ALUS remains
a pilot project. If the recent
flood taught us anything, it’s
time for the NDP to move
ALUS from pilot to policy.
August 1960
his Welger combine-attached baler advertised in our Aug.
18, 1960 issue made square bales adjustable from 15 to 30
pounds.
On the front page that week, we reported that recent hot, dry
weather had reduced the amount of lush, green growth in ditches
and headlands, and grasshoppers were moving into fields, causing
considerable damage, especially in the Red River Valley. Provincial
entomologist Dave Smith recommended an extra dose of two
ounces of (actual) dieldrin per acre for control.
President Eisenhower reported to Congress that an additional
$1.28 billion had been allocated for disposal of surplus U.S.
commodities under the PL 480 program, bringing the total to $10.5
billion since the program started in 1954. That week’s editorial
noted that Canada could no doubt export more if it had a similar
program, but asked, “How could Canada hope to compete with
the wealth of the United States treasury?” On the same subject,
an editorial reprinted from The Christian Science Monitor said that
Vice-President Richard Nixon wanted a “fresh approach” to the
farm surplus problem, which was to bring production in line with
demand.
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The Manitoba Co-operator | August 21, 2014
COMMENT/FEEDBACK
Puttin’ on the Ritz: are the railways next?
Gerry Ritz won the wheat board battle, now it’s time for a new challenge
By Allan Dawson
co-operator staff
G
erry Ritz slew the Canadian
Wheat Board, but can he rein
in the railways?
If anyone can, it’s Canada’s 33rd
minister of agriculture.
It won’t be easy, but neither was
ending the wheat board’s 69-yearold monopoly.
Ritz had help. Key was Prime
Minister Stephen Harper, who had
a deep disdain for the board and
made its elimination a top priority. But Ritz was just as committed and more importantly, dogged.
For both, ending the monopoly was
ideological and personal. And they
got ’er done to the delight of many
farmers and dismay of others. In
contrast, rail reform is something
almost all farmers agree is necessary.
It’s unlikely Harper has the same
fire in his belly when it comes to
ensuring grain shippers get the
service they deserve at competitive prices. And while rail and grain
transportation policy are just as
complex and nuanced as the wheat
board issue, the former doesn’t fit
into the black and white narrative
the government used to malign and
discredit the board and its supporters. It’s hard to paint the railways
as evil incarnate when they are still
needed.
Ritz, however, gets it, acknowledging the railways have regional
monopolies and therefore immunity to normal market forces that
drive competition. Since grain traffic is captive to the railways, the
railways know if they don’t move
the grain today it will still be there
two weeks from now when they can
move it without investing more and
maintaining their profit margins.
According to some economists,
grain transportation, which costs
we s t e r n Ca n a d i a n g ra i n g rowers more than $1.1 billion a year,
affects farmers’ bottom lines more
than marketing systems. Just consider the past winter’s gap between
futures and cash prices.
photo: lorraine stevenson
To Ritz’s and the government’s
credit, improvements have been
made with the Fair Rail for Farmers
Act, proclaimed May 29, followed
by the act’s regulations implemented Aug. 1. But according to the
Western Grain Elevator Association
( WGEA) the stick needed to discipline the railways — automatic
penalties for failing to meet agreedupon service — is still missing. This
despite the railways being able to
penalize the grain companies for
failing to load or unload trains during an agreed-upon period. The
WGEA will push for reciprocal penalties during the current review
of the Canada Transportation Act
(CTA).
Whether the WGEA is successful rests with the gover nment.
That’s where Ritz comes in. If Ritz
is on side, and gets Harper’s blessing, he’ll move heaven and earth
to make it happen. He’ll have to
because Transport Canada isn’t
known as the “Department of Rail-
“All Stephen Harper has to do is assign Gerry Ritz
to the task.”
ways” for nothing. Rail lobbyists
are constantly making their case
to Transport Canada, which has a
well-deserved reputation for being
railway friendly.
According to some obser vers,
Ritz wanted to do more to address
shipper concerns through the
new act and regulations but was
thwarted by Transport Canada.
It may be losing its influence,
as Ritz has changed his tune. Last
November he said the railways
were doing “an adequate job,” but
by March he was promising “get-towork” legislation.
The new legislation, preceded by
that unprecedented March 7 orderin-council requiring the railways
to move a million tonnes of western grain a week, is a remarkable
achievement. Even more so given
how quickly it came.
This government worships at the
free-market altar, yet intervened
when it was clear to all but the railways that the railways needed a kick
in the butt. Now it needs to finish the
job. All Stephen Harper has to do is
assign Gerry Ritz to the task.
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New project aims to put soil at scientific forefront
Soil health not a new topic, but it’s been taken for granted
The U.S. National Farm Foundation
and The Samuel Roberts Noble
Foundation have launched a new
website with a strategic plan for its
Soil Renaissance Project launched on
World Soil Day on 2013. This release
describes the project, which can be seen
at www.soilrenaissance.org.
W
hen the average person
i n v e n t o r i e s h u m a n i t y ’s
most precious resources,
soil rarely makes the list. Yet without
soil there is no agriculture, no food
supply, no foundation for a global
economy. Soil is life.
Healthy soil is key to a vibrant
agriculture, clean water and air, and
provides a home to micro-organisms
that play a fundamental role in all
ecosystems.
Regardless of where one lives in
the world, the crops produced, the
farming systems employed or the
size and scale of farms, healthy soils
are critical to sustainable and economically viable agriculture and
food production.
Yet there remains a gap in the fundamental knowledge around soil
and soil health. Given the limited
supply of soil in the world, understanding its functions, protecting its
existence and maintaining its vitality
is paramount. Thus Farm Foundation and The Samuel Roberts Noble
Foundation have launched a new
movement to advance soil health:
the Soil Renaissance.
The Soil Renaissance focuses on
the role of soil health in vibrant,
profitable and sustainable natural resource systems, as well as the
critical importance of soil and soil
health in meeting the challenge of
feeding nine billion people by 2050.
The Soil Renaissance seeks to make
soil health the cornerstone of land
use management decisions.
Farm Foundation and The Samuel Roberts Noble Foundation are
leading the Soil Renaissance, but
collaboration will be the linchpin
to its success. No single person or
o r g a n i z a t i o n c a n f u l l y a d d re s s
the diverse and complex issues of
soil health across the nation and
the world. Advancing soil health
requires a sustained effort by all
stakeholders.
The endeavour began in the fall
of 2013 when 25 soil health thought
leaders, working in industry, academia, research, government agencies and production agriculture,
came together at the Noble campus
in Ardmore, Oklahoma, to talk about
soil health. The Ardmore Group
identified the four pillars around
which the Soil Renaissance is built:
economics, measurement, research
and education/outreach.
Those thought leaders then
enlisted other stakeholders to help
create the Strategic Plan. It is important to note that the Strategic Plan
is a starting point that will evolve as
work is completed, new challenges
are identified and more individuals and organizations join the Soil
Renaissance. The Soil Renaissance
will serve as a central hub through
which interested parties can learn
about work in progress, gaps to be
filled and ways they can help.
Soil health is not a new topic, it
has just been taken for granted. The
Soil Renaissance will bring this issue
back to the forefront and expand
the knowledge that will help sustain
Earth’s most valuable resource.
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The Manitoba Co-operator | August 21, 2014
FROM PAGE ONE
MAFRD releases provincial
clubroot findings map
CLUBROOT Continued from page 1
Kelsey
Manitoba Clubroot Map
Low concentrations so far, but only
two per cent of fields have been sampled
June 2014
By Anastasia Kubinec
Mountain
MAFRD OILSEEDS CROP SPECIALIST
T
his map shows positive clubroot (CR) findings by rural municipalities discovered through soil and/or plant tissue analysis for the presence of CR DNA or symptomatic plants from
sampling done between 2009-13. Testing to date has been limited;
positive findings have been sporadic and at low concentrations
throughout the province. As more fields are sampled, the map will
be updated.
As less than two per cent of the farms in Manitoba have been sampled,
it is recommended to assume that CR DNA is within 50 km of your farm,
but may not yet have been identified.
Cleaning of both agricultural and non-agricultural equipment is recommended, removing visible soil and plant debris off equipment using
shovel, scraper, and/or compressed air. Once an RM is determined to
be positive, then cleaning of equipment as previously recommended is
necessary and should be followed by a water wash and a disinfectant (e.g.
two per cent bleach).
Note: In Manitoba, CR-positive fields are defined as where DNA of the
CR pathogen, Plasmodiophora brassicae, has been confirmed in soil or
fields where canola plants with clubroot symptoms have been found. To
date, CR disease has been confirmed in 13 Manitoba fields.
Minitonas
Swan
River
Mountain
Clubroot Confirmed
Grahamdale
Mossey
River
Ethelbert
Shell
River
Lawrence
Grahamdale
Hillsburg
Dauphin
Gilbert
Plains
Grandview
Fisher
Siglunes
Alonsa
Silver
Creek
Russell
Bifrost
Ste.
Rose
Ochre
River
Shellmouth-Boulton
Eriksdale
McCreary
Rossburn
Gimli
Park
Armstrong
Coldwell
Glenella
Clanwilliam
Birtle
Ellice
Shoal
Lake
Strathclair
Harrison
Alexander
St.
Laurent
Rosedale
Lakeview
Minto
Rockwood
Miniota
Archie
Wallace
Hamiota
Blanshard
Odanah
Elton
Whitehead
Pipestone
Pinawa
Springfield
Cartier
South
Cypress
Oakland
Victoria
Taché
Grey
South
Norfolk
Whitemouth
Winnipeg
Cornwallis
Sifton
Glenwood
Rosser
North
Norfolk
North
Cypress
Lac du
Bonnet
Brokenhead
Portage La
Prairie
Daly
Woodworth
St.
Andrews
Woodlands
Westbourne
Langford
St.
Clements
Macdonald
Ritchot
Ste.
Anne
Reynolds
Dufferin
Albert
Cameron
Whitewater
Riverside
Hanover
Lorne
Strathcona
Morris
Thompson
Argyle
Roland
La
Broquerie
De Salaberry
Piney
Edward
Arthur
Brenda
Winchester
Morton
Killarney-Turtle
Mountain
Louise
Pembina
Roblin
Stanley
Rhineland
Franklin
Stuartburn
Date: 2014-06-04
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root,” Kubinec said. “If they do
then use those clubroot-resistant varieties. They shouldn’t use
that tool when they don’t need
it because then they may lose
that tool and not have access to
it when they have a real severe
case.”
Ultimately it’s up to the
farmer, she added.
Brackenreed said if a field
doesn’t have clubroot then growing a clubroot-resistant variety
is not at risk of breaking down
because it isn’t exposed to the
pathogen. And if there are low
levels of clubroot present the
variety will resist infection.
“Grow it before you even think
you have clubroot there at all and
you reduce your risk of getting
it,” she said. “What we’ve seen
in Alberta is really no action
was taken until things got quite
severe... and now we are dealing
with the breakdown of clubroot
resistance. We can greatly reduce
the breakdown of clubroot resistance if we grow those varieties
when there is a very low spore
population there.”
Both agree the best protection
is discovering it early before it’s
widespread in a field and spore
levels are relatively low.
In addition to growing resistant varieties after the disease
is found, farmers should clean
equipment before moving to
other fields and grow canola
less often in their rotation —
ideally one year out of four. But
even a two-year break will help,
Kubinec said. Many farmers still
grow canola every other year in
the same field.
“If you grow a clubroot-resistant variety and grow wheatcanola, wheat-canola and think
you’re never going to get clubroot, it’s a dream,” Kubinec said.
Lengthening canola in the
rotation will also reduce yield
losses due to other pests, including blackleg, a fungal disease,
which this year will rob more
canola yield than clubroot in
Manitoba, she said.
Some have clubroot but
t h e s y m p t o m s a re n’t v i s ible yet. That’s why soil testing is
recommended.
“We have been doing this canola disease survey for six years,”
Kubinec said. “We have only
found one field that had severe
infection and it was in a very
small portion of the field. We
have surveyed every RM but not
every field in every RM, but we
do look at different fields every
year too. So I think between the
soil sampling and surveying we
do, and if farmers start surveying, we will find more (infected)
fields.”
Clubroot-infected canola will
appear to be ripening prematurely. But other diseases such
as blackleg and sclerotinia can
cause that too.
Clubroot was first discovered
to be damaging canola crops
in the Edmonton area about 10
years ago and has since spread
to thousands of fields, advancing
by about 25 kilometres a year.
Clubroot spores can persist in
the soil for 20 years.
In 2012 clubroot DNA was
confirmed in two Manitoba
fields sampled in 2011.
MAFRD reported in 2013
plants from two unrelated fields
showed symptoms of clubroot
galls on their roots and tested
positive for clubroot DNA.
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The Manitoba Co-operator | August 21, 2014
SMALL-SCALE PRODUCERS Continued from page 1
Not everyone is so lucky.
Monika Zinn, a small-scale
mixed-livestock producer in
Springfield, raises and directly
markets chickens. She was not
grandfathered. She said her son,
who is also her business partner, had to find a second job as
an agronomist to supplement
their farming income.
Judy Swain, a mixed-livestock producer near Steinbach,
agreed. “You can’t support your
family on 99 turkeys or 999
chickens,” she said. “The scale
doesn’t work to support the success of small-scale farming.”
“Manitoba Chicken Producers
is calling the shots right now.
Small farmers don’t necessarily
have a voice,” said Kalynn Spain,
who founded Small Farms
Manitoba, a directory of local
producers.
Common theme
The meeting at St. Norbert
Community Centre was one
of three consultations led
by former chief veterinarian
Wayne Lees to collect input
on small-scale production in
Manitoba. The information will
be consolidated into a series
of recommendations and submitted to Agriculture Minister
Ron Kostyshyn. The meetings
are part of Kostyshyn’s recent
effort to gather feedback from
the small-scale food industry.
The consultation at the
Brandon Ag Centre revealed
similar themes.
“We’re hearing some of the
same ideas repeated between
St. Norbert and Dauphin and
now here in Brandon,” Lees
s a i d . “ T h e re’s a c o m m o n
theme starting to emerge and
these are issues that need to be
addressed.”
Those who can’t make it to
the consultations are invited
to fill out a survey online. Lees
will also be conducting several
over-the-phone interviews in
an effort to connect with busy
producers who can’t make it out
to a meeting.
Small-scale producers generate a good chunk of the total
income from the food- and
beverage-processing industry
in Manitoba. MAFRD estimates
annual direct-market sales generate $65 million to $79 million
annually. And in 2012 farmers’
markets generated an estimated
$241 million worth of sales.
“That’s nothing to sneeze at,”
said Lees.
Larry Kleinsasser, a chicken
and turkey producer from Stony
Mountain, said he was pleased
with how the meeting went, but
is reserving full judgment for
later.
“I think (today’s meeting)
was well done, well organized,”
he said. “But now the results
of the meeting are going to
show whether we were actually
listened to.”
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with files from Lorraine Stevenson
Mentoring food and business skills among a younger generation, and closer connection to consumers are some of the
benefits that will come from improving the business environment for smaller-scale direct marketers, said proponents at
MAFRD-hosted consultations across Manitoba. PHOTO: LORRAINE STEVENSON
Wayne Lees speaks to a group at the St. Norbert
Community Centre. PHOTO: MEGHAN MAST
Monika Zinn (l) and Kalynn Spain attended
the meeting in Winnipeg. PHOTO: MEGHAN MAST
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The Manitoba Co-operator | August 21, 2014
Agricultural Hall of Fame
WHAT’S UP
Five new members of the Manitoba Agricultural Hall of Fame were inducted July 17 at a ceremony
in Portage la Prairie. We’re featuring each in successive issues
Robert Clarke McNabb
1947 —
R
obert (Bob) McNabb was
born and raised on a farm
at Minnedosa, Manitoba.
He attended the University of
Manitoba where he obtained
a degree in agriculture, major-
ing in animal science. While at
university, he took flying lessons
and obtained his commercial
flying licence. Following graduation, Bob spent eight years in
northern Saskatchewan where
he was the operations manager
and chief pilot for an aviation
company.
In 1976, Bob and his wife
Elaine (MacCarthy) and young
d a u g h t e r Da n a m ove d t o
Minnedosa to begin farming.
Three more children followed —
Lauren, Robert and Michael.
Bob and Elaine currently
operate a 1,000-acre farm and
have been committed to zero
tillage for 36 years. Although
starting out as a mixed operation, Bob switched to grains in
1985. In 2005, he moved from
strictly zero tillage to a rotation
of permanent grasses for custom
grazing. Bob wanted to determine what nutrients a pasture
system would add to the soil and
how such a production system
might work under zero tillage.
During this period, the McNabb
family spent time in Zimbabwe
where Bob co-ordinated a Canadian International Development
Agency-funded agricultural
project. The goal was to introduce
conservation management strategies to a Third World country
and monitor the results. Working
with the locals, Bob helped write
manuals, still being used, on conservation farming and zero-tillage
practices.
Returning to Manitoba, Bob
worked with Manitoba Pool Elevators on an environmental farm
plan idea. This was the forerunner of the Environmental Farm
Plans in use today in conjunction
with Agricultural Policy Framework programs. Bob was instrumental in setting up a zero-till
research farm in Manitoba.
Over the years, Bob has been
given many awards for his work
in soil conservation. These
include the L.B. Thomson Conservation Award, the Manitoba-North Dakota Zero Tillage
Association Farmers Award, the
Agricultural Institute of Canada
Recognition Award and the Little
Saskatchewan River Conservation District Farm Family of the
Year Award.
Bob owns and operates Minnagro Ltd., a small feed and farm
supply business in Minnedosa.
In 2004, the Minnedosa Chamber of Commerce named Bob the
Business Owner of the Year. He
continues to fly northern-based
aircraft, training and mentoring
younger pilots throughout Manitoba, Saskatchewan, N.W.T. and
Nunavut.
In his community, Bob has
been active in the Kinsmen Club,
the Credit Union, 4-H, and the St.
Alphonsus Catholic Church. He
has also been involved in Canadian Foodgrains Bank projects.
Bob is passionate about agriculture, soil conservation and the
wise use of our land resources.
Nominated by the Manitoba-North Dakota
Zero Tillage Farmers Association — 2014.
Attend the LEMKEN tillage Field Day on
August 26th or book a private demonstration
in your own field this fall
Please forward your agricultural
events to daveb@fbcpublishing.
com or call 204-944-5762.
Sept. 6: Manitoba Fibre Festival,
St. Norbert Community Centre,
3450 Pembina Hwy., Winnipeg. For
more info visit www.manitoba
fibrefestival.com.
Sept. 7: Manitoba Giant Growers
Association pumpkin patch tour
and virtual early tomato weigh-off,
1:30 p.m., Roland. Weigh-off at
pumpkin shed; patch tour to follow.
For more info call 204-343-2314 or
email [email protected].
Sept. 21: Organic Food Council
of Manitoba screening of “Open
Sesame: The Story of Seeds”
and panel discussion, 6 p.m.,
Park Theatre, 698 Osborne St.,
Winnipeg. For more info or to buy
tickets visit www.cog.ca/news_
events/events/Open-Sesame/.
Sept. 25: Organic Food Council
of Manitoba screening of “Open
Sesame: The Story of Seeds” and
panel discussion, 6 p.m., Mennonite
Heritage Village, Hwy. 12, Steinbach.
For more info or to buy tickets visit
www.cog.ca/news_events/events/
Open-Sesame/.
Sept. 26-28: World Beef Expo,
Wisconsin State Fair Park, 640 S.
84th St., West Allis, Wisconsin.
For more info visit www.worldbeefexpo.com.
Sept. 30-Oct. 4: World Dairy Expo,
Alliant Energy Center, 1919 Alliant
Energy Center Way, Madison,
Wisconsin. For more info visit
www.worlddairyexpo.com.
Oct. 6-9: International Summit of
Co-operatives, Centre des Congres de
Quebec, 1000 boul. Rene-Levesque
E., Quebec City. For more info visit
http://www.sommetinter.coop.
Oct. 28-30: Cereals North America
second annual conference,
Fairmont Winnipeg, 2 Lombard
Place, Winnipeg. For more info visit
www.cerealsnorthamerica.com.
FESTIVALS
Contact us with your event, dates,
location and contact info at
[email protected].
Aug. 22-24: Corn and
Apple Festival, Morden. Visit
cornandapple.com.
Get a close-up look at the HELIODOR and RUBIN 9 compact-discs,
the KARAT cultivator, and the new RUBIN 12 compact-disc with
its massive 29” discs that work at depths up to 8”. Watch LEMKEN
transform a stubble field, making it seedbed ready in one pass.
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Experience our
equipment in action:
• KARAT cultivator
• HELIODOR compact-disc harrow
• RUBIN 9 compact-disc harrow
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Those who register for their own
on-farm demonstration might also
win a $1000 WestJet gift certificate.
Where: On HWY #3, 6 miles south of
Carman and 3 miles north of HWY 23
across from Graham’s Groves. To see a
map please go to: http://goo.gl/8RnxjS
305
13
Winnipeg
3
Carman
245
205
When: Tuesday, August 26th at
10:00 a.m. (lunch provided).
Pre-registration is appreciated.
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Morris
Contact: Waldemar at Prairie Agri
Sales at (204) 712-7073 or email
[email protected] for more
information or to RSVP. Please call if
you are unsure about the weather.
Aug. 23-24: McCreary Fair. Call
204-835-2022 or email fletauct@
mts.net.
Aug. 31-Sept. 1: Selkirk High
School Rodeo. Call 204-485-4854.
Sept. 6: The Pas Family Fair and
Mud Bog. Call 204-623-4966 or
email [email protected].
Sept. 6-7: Beausejour High
School Rodeo. Call 204-755-2924.
Sept. 6-7: Double B Rodeo and
Country Fair, Beausejour. Call 204205-0723 or email doublebrodeo@
highspeedcrow.ca.
Sept. 12-14: Harvest Moon
Festival, Clearwater. Visit
harvestmoonfestival.ca.
Sept. 13-14: Russell High School
Rodeo. Call 204-773-4743 or email
[email protected].
Oct. 5: Roland Pumpkin Fair. Call
204-343-2314 or email artccam@
gmail.com.
www.LEMKEN.ca
Nov. 6-8: Manitoba Livestock
Expo, Brandon.Call 204-726-3590
or visit www.brandonfairs.com.
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The Manitoba Co-operator | August 21, 2014
Straight cutting canola versus swathing
Farmers can save time and labour parking the swather, but field selection is important
By Allan Dawson
“A combination of swathing
and straight cutting can
really help get that timing
just right, which we’ve
seen can definitely increase
yield.”
co-operator staff
W
hether to straight cut or swath
canola isn’t an either/or question.
Farmers should consider doing some
of both if it means getting more of their
canola harvested at the optimum time,
a Canola Council of Canada agronomist
says.
Farmers can plant a lot of canola in
the spring, but often lack the swathers
and labour in the fall to swath it all at the
ideal time, Angela Brackenreed, Manitoba agronomy specialist, said Aug. 13
during the Westman Crop Talk webinar.
As a result, many farmers swath too early
and too late. Swathing early reduces yield
and quality because not all the seeds are
mature; swathing late results in more pod
shattering and less yield.
“A combination of swathing and straight
cutting can really help get that timing
just right, which we’ve seen can definitely
increase yield,” Brackenreed said. “I don’t
think we’re at the point where we can park
the swather and put the “for sale” sign on
it, but a good combination of the two can
certainly help with harvest management.”
Research shows little difference in yield
when each is done at the optimum time.
“The benefits of straight cutting should
generally be seen as time management
and the yield really should be seen as
equal to that of swathing,” Brackenreed
said. “There is some potential for quality improvements, but I think that should
be secondary to that time management
benefit.
“You’re removing a pass from the field,
so if it’s done with care I think there is
potential that we could actually reduce
losses by straight cutting.”
The best time to swath canola is at 60
Angela Brackenreed
Straight combining canola can save time and labour, but some fields are more suited to the
practice than others, says the Canola Council of Canada’s Angela Brackenreed. photo: allan dawson
to 70 per cent seed colour change. Canola should be 10 per cent moisture or less
when straight combined. Brackenreed
said on her farm straight cutting canola
saves labour, but the crop comes off at
about the same time whether it’s swathed
or straight combined.
Depends on the field
Some fields are better suited to straight
cutting than others. That’s why the assessment should be made just before the
ideal time to swath. Even crop maturity is
important.
“If you have extreme variability in your
field I really think the best option is swathing,” Brackenreed said.
When straight cutting, it helps if the
crop is thick, well knitted and slightly
lodged in one direction, she said.
“A short, severely lodged, or excessively
branched canopy, may also be a good
candidate as there is going to be minimal
stubble left there (to anchor a swath),”
Brackenreed said.
Swathing desiccates both the canola
and the weeds in it. A desiccant can be
applied to aid in straight combining,
Brackenreed said. Reglone is the only true
desiccant. Glyphosate kills plants, but it
takes awhile and should be considered as
pre-harvest weed control.
Reglone, a contact herbicide, kills plants
but does not hasten crop maturity.
“For this reason you have to be very
careful not to apply it too early as you
run that risk of locking in green seed,”
she said. “So the timing is about 70 per
cent seed colour change or later. Then,
after it’s sprayed you can harvest in four to
seven days. If left standing too long when
sprayed with Reglone, you will definitely
incur more shattering losses than if it
wasn’t sprayed.”
Brackenreed said a desiccant or pre-harvest glyphosate should have been used on
her farm last year. The canola seed was
dry, but the canola stalks were still green.
That, and humid conditions caused the
combine to plug frequently.
“And if you have a high population
of green weeds, you’ll want to look at a
glyphosate product just to dry down those
weeds so you’re not creating a storage
risk,” she said.
While glyphosate obviously won’t work
on Roundup Ready canola, BASF is working to register its herbicide Heat as a harvest aid in canola, Brackenreed said.
She also noted tank mixing Reglone and
glyphosate is not registered.
This year excessive moisture delayed
canola seeding, so crops are late. Swathing is something to consider to avoid frost
damage, but the crop has to be less than
20 per cent moisture to avoid frost damage
even in the swath, Brackenreed said. If the
moisture is high, knocking the crop down
a few hours before a hard frost isn’t going
to protect it.
Farmers have swathed canola at 15 to 30
per cent seed colour change to avoid frost
damage, but quality and yield suffer.
“On my farm, and what I recommend
to most producers, is swathing at 60 to 70
per cent, so (swathing at) 15 per cent (seed
colour change) definitely makes me nervous,” Brackenreed said.
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The Manitoba Co-operator | August 21, 2014
LIVESTOCK MARKETS
Cattle Prices
Heifers
Alberta South
—
164.00 - 164.00
118.00 - 137.00
100.00 - 120.00
—
$ 194.00 - 209.00
204.00 - 220.00
210.00 - 235.00
230.00 - 260.00
250.00 - 275.00
251.00 - 320.00
$ 180.00 - 195.00
185.00 - 205.00
196.00 - 215.00
215.00 - 239.00
220.00 - 258.00
230.00 - 275.00
($/cwt)
(1,000+ lbs.)
(850+ lbs.)
Futures (August 15, 2014) in U.S.
Fed Cattle
Close
Change
August 2014
150.00
-5.55
October 2014
147.35
-5.65
December 2014
149.65
-3.60
February 2015
150.83
-3.28
April 2015
150.80
-2.40
June 2015
145.65
-1.38
Cattle Slaughter
Canada
East
West
Manitoba
U.S.
Feeder Cattle
August 2014
September 2014
October 2014
November 2014
January 2015
March 2015
August 15, 2014
Producers get in on
attractive butcher prices
Recent dry spells have taken a toll on pasture land
Close
215.13
213.05
212.38
211.78
206.18
205.73
Change
-3.20
-4.67
-4.60
-3.82
-4.15
-2.78
Cattle Grades (Canada)
Previous
Year­
44,625
10,250
34,375
N/A
628,000
Week Ending
August 9, 2014
469
21,056
17,714
859
1,011
5,234
199
Prime
AAA
AA
A
B
D
E
Previous
Year
468
18,530
16,841
1,123
943
5,968
241
Hog Prices
Source: Manitoba Agriculture
(Friday to Thursday) ($/100 kg)
E - Estimation
MB. ($/hog)
MB (All wts.) (Fri-Thurs.)
MB (Index 100) (Fri-Thurs.)
ON (Index 100) (Mon.-Thurs.)
PQ (Index 100) (Mon.-Fri.)
Current Week
240.00E
221.00E
231.57
240.48
Futures (August 15, 2014) in U.S.
Hogs
August 2014
October 2014
December 2014
February 2015
April 2015
Last Week
250.36E
230.68E
243.53
250.61
Close
114.83
95.25
87.75
86.60
85.70
Last Year (Index 100)
197.85
182.28
191.47
194.42
Change
-0.40
-5.00
-4.08
-2.15
-1.85
Other Market Prices
Sheep and Lambs
$/cwt
Ewes Choice
Lambs (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 August 17, 2014
Broiler Turkeys
(6.2 kg or under, live weight truck load average)
Grade A .................................... $1.965
Undergrade .............................. $1.875
Hen Turkeys
(between 6.2 and 8.5 kg liveweight truck load average)
Grade A .................................... $1.955
Undergrade .............................. $1.855
Light Tom/Heavy Hen Turkeys
(between 8.5 and 10.8 kg liveweight truck load average)
Grade A .................................... $1.955
Undergrade .............................. $1.855
Tom Turkeys
(10.8 and 13.3 kg, live weight truck load average)
Grade A..................................... $1.880
Undergrade............................... $1.795
Prices are quoted f.o.b. farm.
Toronto
79.32 - 112.50
148.40 - 176.32
185.49 - 198.85
177.79 - 196.13
175.93 - 240.41
—
SunGold
Specialty Meats
—
Goats
Toronto
($/cwt)
157.06 - 229.80
—
83.59 - 215.03
Horses
<1,000 lbs.
1,000 lbs.+
Winnipeg
($/cwt)
—
—
Ashern
Toronto
($/cwt)
5.00 - 37.00
25.00 - 47.00
Aug. 20
Regular Tuesday sales through summer
Brandon
A
round 1,000 Manitoba cattle made
their way to auction for the week
ended Aug. 15, more than twice as
many the previous week. Prices remain
firm, with top-end bids for 400- to 500pound steers topping out at $275 per hundredweight (cwt). Healthy demand continued to come in from the West and U.S.,
particularly for feeder cattle.
“We’re seeing record feeder prices but
we’re also seeing record butcher prices;
that’s what’s bringing them to town a little earlier,” said Robin Hill of Heartland
Livestock in Virden.
Strong prices likely prompted growers to
send more animals to market at this time
of year than usual, he said. The Virden sale
drew close to 600 animals.
“They’re grabbing a hold of cows that
probably didn’t have calves on them and
older-type cows that were going to hit the
market anyway,” said Hill.
Butcher steers and heifers drew bids in
the $150/cwt range while mature bulls were
generally in the $140-$160 range.
“The hamburger trade is booming right
now and generally moving quicker than
good cuts of meat.”
Cattle volumes will increase as the season
progresses, Hill said, estimating the calf run will
start by late September, which is typical for the
season. However, he noted, calf volumes will
probably be lower than usual, “because our
numbers in the spring were higher.”
Small amounts of yearlings are also
expected in the fall, he said; producers
moved a lot of animals six months earlier
than normal because of the high prices
being offered for them.
Gladstone
Aug. 19, Aug. 26
Grunthal
Regular Tuesday sales through summer
Killarney
Sept. 8
Ste. Rose
Aug. 21
Virden
Regular Wednesday sales through summer
Winnipeg
Friday sales through summer
“The hamburger trade is
booming right now and generally
moving quicker than good cuts
of meat.”
robin hill
As pastures go, dry weather is starting to
scorch fields in certain parts of southern
Manitoba. Most producers could use rain,
Hill said. “Probably two weeks ago.”
He noted there are still some fields that
are flooded, but dry conditions are starting
to take over.
Hill said he also believes market forces in
the U.S. are crimping values a bit, though
he’s not entirely sure why.
“You know we’ve lost a little bit there (in
the Chicago markets); that’s something to
watch.”
Dave Sims writes for Commodity News Service
Canada, a Winnipeg company specializing in grain
and commodity market reporting.
briefs
Chinese racto
ban hits U.S. pork
exports
Reuters
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
Kids
Billys
Mature
CNSC
By P.J. Huffstutter and
Theopolis Waters
Eggs
Winnipeg
(Fats)
—
—
—
When’s the next sale?
Dave Sims
Ontario
$ 154.31 - 178.31
145.51 - 170.77
83.93 - 120.82
83.93 - 120.82
114.11 - 136.49
$ 194.90 - 224.25
207.86 - 229.82
182.65 - 261.79
200.57 - 285.66
195.07 - 317.58
218.14 - 336.49
$ 170.30 - 198.31
173.58 - 207.82
176.62 - 219.13
168.72 - 239.91
180.08 - 250.44
198.20 - 273.09
$
(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.)
Week Ending
August 9, 2014
47,044
10,252
36,792
N/A
573,000
$1 Cdn: $0.9166 U.S.
$1 U.S: $1.0910 Cdn.
COLUMN
(Friday to Thursday)
Winnipeg
Slaughter Cattle
Steers & Heifers
152.00 - 156.75
D1, 2 Cows
110.00 - 115.00
D3 Cows
100.00 - 110.00
Bulls
130.00 - 137.00
Feeder Cattle (Price ranges for feeders refer to top-quality animals only)
Steers
(901+ lbs.)
$ 160.00 - 192.00
(801-900 lbs.)
185.00 - 216.00
(701-800 lbs.)
200.00 - 235.00
(601-700 lbs.)
210.00 - 242.00
(501-600 lbs.)
215.00 - 256.00
(401-500 lbs.)
220.00 - 260.00
Heifers
(901+ lbs.)
148.00 - 172.00
(801-900 lbs.)
165.00 - 202.00
(701-800 lbs.)
175.00 - 212.00
(601-700 lbs.)
185.00 - 217.00
(501-600 lbs.)
190.00 - 228.00
(401-500 lbs.)
190.00 - 235.00
Slaughter Cattle
Grade A Steers
Grade A Heifers
D1, 2 Cows
D3 Cows
Bulls
Steers
EXCHANGES:
August 15, 2014
Tyson Foods Inc. plans to
find other export markets
for its pork products after a
recent delivery to China triggered an export ban of half
its U.S. hog slaughterhouses,
the company told Reuters
last Friday.
The Agriculture Department announced earlier that
China was barring future
pork imports from six U.S
processing plants and six
cold storage facilities over the
use of a feed additive called
ractopamine. China requires
third-party verification that
U.S. pork imports are ractopamine free.
“We’re confident about the
safety and quality of our pork
and will work with the USDA
to try to resolve China’s
concerns,” Tyson spokesman Gary Mickelson said in
an email statement. “In the
meantime, we’ll find other
markets for our products.”
How much China’s recent
bans will impact the thirdlargest market for U.S.
pork exports is unclear, say
traders.
In 2013, U.S. pork exports
to China, excluding Hong
Kong, totalled 312,138
tonnes, valued at $645.3 million, according to the Global
Trade Atlas.
But the ban comes at a
critical time for meat exporters after Russia slapped
a one-year ban on meat,
including pork, from the
West in retaliation for sanctions imposed for its support
of rebels in eastern Ukraine.
The appetite for U.S. pork,
they said, remains strong in
Japan and Mexico.
Ty s o n’s p o rk - p a c k i n g
plants currently ineligible to
export to China include its
facilities in Perry and Storm
Lake, Iowa, and Logansport,
Indiana.
China has also banned
pork from a Hormel Foods
Corp. plant in Fremont,
Nebraska; Triumph Foods
in St. Joseph, Missouri and
Quality Pork Processors Inc.
in Austin, Minnesota.
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from livestock auctions around the province. » PaGe 15
11
The Manitoba Co-operator | August 21, 2014
GRAIN MARKETS
Export and International Prices
column
Expect market positioning
ahead of StatsCan’s report
U.S. crop data from USDA met the bears’ expectations
Phil Franz-Warkentin
CNSC
T
he ICE Futures Canada canola market fell to fresh lows during the week
ended Aug. 15, as a sell-off in global
vegetable oil markets did not spare the
Canadian oilseed.
Highly varied Canadian crop conditions
and ongoing uncertainty over the actual
size of this year’s crop did remain somewhat supportive for canola, but those are
local issues in the grand scheme of things.
Soybean oil and palm oil together account
for roughly two-thirds of the global vegetable oil market, and those two commodities were both setting fresh five-year lows
during the week. Demand concerns, along
with record production prospects, contributed to losses in those outside markets.
CBOT (Chicago Board of Trade) soybeans
were also down during the week, as that
market reacted to a U.S. Department of
Agriculture production report pegging this
year’s U.S. soybean crop at a record 3.8 billion bushels. The big U.S. crop has been
anticipated for some time, but the confirmation was still bearish.
Statistics Canada releases its first official survey-based estimates on the size of
this year’s Canadian crops on Aug. 21, and
positioning ahead of that data will be a
feature of the market.
Second-guessing StatsCan is a cottage
industry in and of itself, and this particular report (hot on the heels of a major
StatsCan error in employment data) may
lead to even more questions than normal.
Crop development is generally behind
normal, and reports across the Prairies
are all over the map. It’s safe to say that
Week Ago
Year Ago
Chicago wheat (nearby future) ($US/tonne)
197.41
201.82
234.22
Minneapolis wheat (nearby future) ($US/tonne)
222.58
227.35
271.69
Chicago corn (nearby future) ($US/tonne)
142.51
138.48
189.57
Chicago oats (nearby future) ($US/tonne)
232.94
231.97
248.18
Chicago soybeans (nearby future) ($US/tonne)
449.93
472.07
473.30
Chicago soyoil ($US/tonne)
740.88
781.45
950.80
Coarse Grains
oilseeds
a repeat of the record-large 2013 crop is
unlikely, but it likely won’t be until subsequent reports that we know just how much
smaller the supplies are for 2014-15.
U.S. wheat futures were mostly lower
during the week, seeing a continuation of
their months-long slide as USDA predicted
large global wheat production this year.
However, the Kansas City and Chicago winter wheat values may also finally be due for
a post-harvest correction.
Ha r v e s t i s n e a r i n g c o m p l e t i o n o n
Canada’s winter wheat crop as well, but
high fusarium rates have been reported in
many areas.
For spring wheat, Canada’s production
estimates will be followed closely as well,
although improving U.S. prospects and
the looming harvest pressure will likely
see Minneapolis futures move lower still
before they correct to the same extent as
the other wheat markets.
Wheat traders also continue to follow
the news out of Europe closely, where
untimely rains are downgrading the quality
of the crops.
Geopolitical issues are a feature in
wheat as well, with attention focused
on the ongoing situation in Ukraine and
Russia as both countries are major wheat
exporters.
One continued bright spot in the North
American grain and oilseeds has been the
oats market, which edged up during the
week. Quality concerns with Canada’s crop,
which could be on the light side according
to some reports, were supportive for oats.
Corn also posted good gains during the
week, despite record U.S. production prospects, as end-user demand for the commodity remains strong.
Phil Franz-Warkentin writes for Commodity News Service
Canada, a Winnipeg company specializing in grain and
commodity market reporting.
For three-times-daily market reports from
Commodity News Service Canada, visit
“Today in Markets” at www.manitobacooperator.ca.
Last Week
All prices close of business August 15, 2014
Winnipeg Futures
ICE Futures Canada prices at close of business August 15, 2014
barley
Last Week
Week Ago
October 2014
135.00
136.00
December 2014
137.00
138.00
March 2015
138.00
139.00
Last Week
Week Ago
November 2014
Canola
429.50
443.90
January 2015
434.10
449.10
March 2015
436.10
450.70
Special Crops
Report for August 18, 2014 — Bin run delivered plant Saskatchewan
Spot Market
Lentils (Cdn. cents per pound)
Spot Market
Other (Cdn. cents per pound unless
otherwise specified)
Large Green 15/64
22.60 - 23.75
Canaryseed
Laird No. 1
21.50 - 23.75
Oil Sunflower Seed
Eston No. 2
19.00 - 22.00
Field Peas (Cdn. $ per bushel)
23.50 - 24.00
—
Desi Chickpeas
15.20 - 16.00
Beans (Cdn. cents per pound)
Green No. 1
8.80 - 9.00
Fababeans, large
—
Medium Yellow No. 1
5.75 - 6.50
Feed beans
—
Feed Peas (Cdn. $ per bushel)
No. 1 Navy/Pea Beans
33.00 - 33.00
Feed Pea (Rail)
No. 1 Great Northern
50.00 - 50.00
4.25 - 4.35
Mustardseed (Cdn. cents per pound)
No. 1 Cranberry Beans
38.00 - 38.00
Yellow No. 1
No. 1 Light Red Kidney
54.00 - 54.00
38.00 - 39.00
Brown No. 1
32.30 - 34.00
No. 1 Dark Red Kidney
54.00 - 54.00
Oriental No. 1
29.50 - 31.00
No. 1 Black Beans
36.00 - 36.00
Source: Stat Publishing
No. 1 Pinto Beans
29.00 - 32.00
No. 1 Small Red
35.00 - 35.00
No. 1 Pink
SUNFLOWERS
35.00 - 35.00
Fargo, ND
Goodlands, KS
17.30
16.15
Report for August 15, 2014 in US$ cwt
NuSun (oilseed)
32.00*
Confection
Call for details
—
Source: National Sunflower Association
Oats prices remain steady despite slow movement
Recent warm, dry weather may lead to lighter test weights and lower milling quality
By Marney Blunt
Commodity News Service Canada
W
hile this year’s Canadian oat
crop may not be above average, prices are staying relatively strong in comparison to other
crops, says a Manitoba trader.
“They’ve held in very strong relative
to corn and wheat,” said Ryan McKnight
of Linear Grain in Carman. “Out of the
whole grain complex oats have not seen
the kind of drops that we’ve seen in other
things. I think because of that it will hurt
the feed demand in the oat market in the
long term.”
However, McKnight added that not
many grain companies are offering for
oats recently, due to ongoing logistics
and transportation issues.
“Railways are more or less getting
caught up,” said McKnight. “Oats are
going, for the most part, in the U.S.
and the rail cars don’t come back
very quickly when they’re going to
the delivering railway carriers, so
my guess is railways are going to be
most likely less interested in those
types of destinations. Assuming that
they have high demand for cars,
they’re going to be looking to haul
to places that have fast turnaround
times, which will be mainly the
ports.”
Milling demand for oats remains
steady as usual, McKnight says.
“Feed oat demand is sort of the
kicker in the oat usage world. If oats
are too high priced relative to other
replacements for oats then they don’t
use them, they kick them out of their
usage and that leaves the demand
lower,” said McKnight. “ There’s
demand that comes from the feed
industry and that (demand lowers)
when oats are high priced relative to
other commodities.”
“Farmers should probably con-
sider selling some oats at these levels
because if there’s any sort of correction relative to other commodities it’s
going to make for obviously lower oat
prices,” said McKnight. “So if people
can make money at today’s prices they
should probably sell some to buyers
willing to take them.”
This year’s oat crop is expected to
be an average size, however, there are
some worries over lighter test weights,
said McKnight. “I haven’t confirmed
that because we haven’t seen any crop
samples yet. But based on the weather
we’ve had, the oat quality in Manitoba
is possibly questionable.”
12
The Manitoba Co-operator | August 21, 2014
Wild sheep help parasite research
Canadian durum
exports still the
best, but less
consistent
Poor international durum yields mean
more business for Canadian grain
By Meghan Mast
Co-operator Staff
I
Researchers from Princeton University and the University of Edinburgh are studying the effect of parasite
load on reproduction with Soay sheep, a wild population on the island of Hirta, about 160 km off the
Scottish coast. The sheep were first brought to the island about 4,000 years ago and have been running wild since it was abandoned in 1930. The researchers have found that some sheep have a higher
genetic tolerance to internal nematode parasites, allowing them to produce more offspring. Photo: Jamain
news
Funds for seed sector data
management
The federal government is giving the Canadian
Seed Growers Association $836,000 to develop
a rapid data management system for seed crop
certification.
Member of Parliament Tom Lukiwski
announced the investment July 9 on behalf of
Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz.
The new data management system, developed in collaboration with the Canadian Food
Inspection Agency, replaces the three-part
paper forms of the past allowing licensed seed
crop inspectors to submit reports electronically, sometimes straight from the field, saving
time and money. This modernized seed crop
certification tool ensures the continued production of high-quality, variety-specific seed
and provides assurance that seeds are produced, inspected and graded in accordance
with established standards.
Established in 1904, the Canadian Seed
Growers’ Association is a not-for-profit organization representing approximately 4,000 seed
growers.
Thursday, October 16, 2014
Viscount Gort Hotel - 1670 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, MB
Tickets $100
Reception 5:00 p.m. Dinner 6:00 p.m.
nternational durum buyers
visiting the Canadian International Grains Institute
(Cigi) last week said they are seeing less consistency in their purchases from Canada since the
end of single-desk marketing.
“Sometimes we see peaks in
proteins or test weight,” said
Italian broker Miria Filomena
Balletta in an interview. “Not
just in the same cargo, but in
the same hold.” The quality is
never worse than promised —
sometimes it has been better.
But she said she would like to
see more consistency.
Balletta was one of 22 international guests from 13 different
countries attending last week’s
international durum program
at the Canadian International
Grains Institute. The group
toured Cigi’s facility, visited
wheat plots in Saskatchewan
and flew to Vancouver where
they walked through a terminal elevator, and stopped by the
Canadian Grain Commission
and the Port of Vancouver.
Balletta said consistent quality is key to processors. Canada’s crop has historically been
very homogeneous, but that
changed slightly after the Canadian Wheat Board’s single desk
was disbanded in 2012 and
access to the export market was
privatized. Canada is still the
world’s largest durum exporter,
however, and customers said
they still consider it to have the
best quality.
“My hope is the (Canadian)
crop this year is going to be as
good as it was in the previous
years,” Balletta. She says the
most important quality Italians look for is protein content,
because they use the product to
make semolina flour for pasta.
Seyed Moineddin Ahmadi,
a trader from Dubai, agreed
there is some concern amongst
importers that the crop’s reliability has been compromised
since privatization.
“Now as the market is open
and international market
demand is going up and down,
there might be a concern about
will it be available or no,” he
said. “But in general, looking
at the size of the crop and the
size of production, it seems it is
going to stay as it is.”
He expects 100 per cent of
Dubai’s durum imports will be
from Canada this year due to
price, quality and most of all its
consistency. “Canada (durum)
is always available, always
present in the market.”
Abdelkader Hamici, deputy
general manager of Algerian
processor Sosemie Eurl said he
expects his country’s durum
imports will rise to two million
tonnes this year from 1.2 million because local production
is down. Most of those imports
will come from Canada.
For Algerian buyers, protein
is less important than esthetics,
such as colour.
“The colour plays a very big
role in Algeria. When we see
a nice yellow colour, we are
happy,” he said, holding up
his fingers and rubbing them
together.
Algeria buys durum primarily for couscous and pasta production. The country’s durum
imports are subsidized by the
government, under the condition of selling durum and semolina flour at, or below, a certain
set price.
“Canada’s durum is probably
the best,” he said.
Canadian durum exporters
could cash in on lower supplies
due to weather-damaged crops
in France and Australia. Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada is
forecasting a strong export pace
for durum this year, with total
exports of 4.75 million tonnes.
[email protected]
Abdelkader Hamici, from Algeria,
buys durum to make couscous and
pasta. photos: meghan mast
Guest Speaker:
JoAnne L. Buth
CEO, Canadian International Grains Institute
For more information:
Telephone: 204.888.6990
email: [email protected]
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Beef cattle producers can save thousands of dollars by swath grazing cereals over the winter, says Vern Baron. Photo: Jennifer Blair
Swath grazing cereals
saves half of overwintering
costs in beef cattle
With new higher-yielding, higher-quality forage cereals in the works,
there has never been a better time for beef cattle producers to try swath grazing cereals
By Jennifer Blair
staff / lacombe, alberta
S
wath grazing cereals could save
producers almost half the cost of
overwintering cattle, says a federal forage researcher.
“Extended grazing practices like
swath grazing, bale grazing, and grazing second-cut grasses in the fall are
one of the most effective ways to
reduce your overwintering costs of
beef cows,” Vern Baron said at the
Lacombe Field Day in late July.
“By swath grazing barley, which is the
most popular, you can save about 42
per cent of what you would be spending on keeping cows over winter in a
feedlot or feeding site.”
For every $1 producers spend feeding
grain and hay mixtures over the winter,
he said, they save around 58 cents. If
it costs close to $2 a day to overwinter
a cow, producers stand to save around
$1.20 per cow per day — savings that
really add up in larger herds.
“At 100 cows for 100 days, that saves
you about $7,000 if you’re using barley,”
said Baron, adding that barley costs
around $90 an acre to grow to swathgrazing stage.
“We made really big improvements
in the cost of overwintering cattle by
using barley, because with barley, our
savings are coming from not having to
harvest and bale or make silage, haul
it, process it, feed it, and take manure
out.”
And the savings are even higher
when swath grazing triticale.
“If you’re using triticale,
which yields more and
costs about the same,
you could save as much
as $12,000 compared to
traditional methods.”
Vern Baron
“Triticale is cheaper,” he said, adding
that growing triticale costs around $130
an acre.
“When it’s planted at a time that it
can be swathed in September for swath
grazing, it yields twice as much. Something that costs about the same and
yields twice as much is going to cost
you about half on a per-cow per-day
basis.
“If you’re using triticale, which yields
more and costs about the same, you
could save as much as $12,000 compared to traditional methods.”
Cereal breeders in Lacombe and
across the Prairies have been working
to improve yield and quality in both
triticale and barley to make them more
appealing for swath grazing, said Pat
Juskiw, a barley breeder with Alberta
Agriculture and Rural Development.
“One of the things we’ve been able to
identify is that fibre digestibility does
differ between different genotypes,”
she said. “We have selections with
improved fibre digestibility, especially
in the barley.”
Gadsby — a general-purpose barley — has been popular among grazers for its improved digestibility, but
Falcon is a “hot variety” because of
its increased biomass yields. And new
ones are coming down the line.
An as-yet unnamed variety (FB
439) has high yield and high quality,
making it a superior “silage or forage
type,” she said, while a new triticale
variety (94L) also has high biomass
yields and better forage quality.
“Another thing you might want in
a forage triticale is the reduced awn
trait, and Taza has that reduced awn
trait,” said Juskiw.
With these improved varieties and
the economics of overwintering cattle,
swath grazing cereals will become a
more attractive option for producers,
said Baron.
“There never has been a time
when you have as many choices for
using cereals for forage as there is
now.”
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The Manitoba Co-operator | August 21, 2014
Junior Cattle Producers and
Canadian Junior Shorthorn Weekend
Neepawa hosted 65 Junior Cattle Producers from Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta for the
seventh annual Manitoba Youth Beef Roundup along with the Canadian Junior Shorthorn Weekend.
Grand Aggregate winners (l-r) were Vanessa Shepppard, Alta.; Royce Mollenbeck, Sask.; and Naomi Best, Harding, Man. and Carson Baker, Neepawa on the
tractor along with Justin Pollock of platinum sponsor Enns Brothers. Photos: supplied
On Aug. 1 and 2 Neepawa hosted 65 Junior Cattle Producers from Ontario,
M a n i t o b a , Sa s k a t c h e w a n
and Alberta for the seventh
annual Manitoba Youth Beef
Ro u n d u p a l o n g w i t h t h e
Canadian Junior Shorthorn
Weekend.
Events included the Ag
Challenge, a timed competition with some hands-on
knowledge of the livestock
industry. The Juniors enjoyed
the challenges and tasks they
were given like halter making
and tattooing an animal. The
winning team was Braden
Calvert, Brad Height, Clayton
Sprung, Brooklyn Hedley and
Ty Nykoliation.
Another highlight was the
Saturday Cook-off, where up
to six members on a team
prepare a steak and create a theme. Judges Melinda
German of Manitoba Beef
Producers and Darell Gerrard
of Enns Brothers evaluated
the competition and selected
the winning team of Kolton
McIntosh, Keegan Blehm,
Cora Baker, Tristin Bjarnarson, Wyatt Inglis and Sarah
Height.
Best Costumes and second
place went to Naomi Best,
Hannah Boyko, Royce Mollenbeck, Kaitlyn Davey and
Gavin Reid.
Showmanship winners (l-r) Judge Sheldon Kyle; Brigitle Herrema, Ont.; Sadie Anwender, Sask.; Royce Mollenbeck, Sask.; Grace Glover, Boissevain and gold
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Study shows PEDv can be carried in feed
Piglets given feed from infected farms contracted the disease
By Tom Polansek
Reuters
A
research study has shown
for the first time that livestock feed can carry a virus
that has killed about 13 per cent
of the U.S. hog herd, the study’s
lead author said, confirming suspicions among farmers and veterinarians battling outbreaks.
The findings, published this
month in the peer-reviewed BMC
Veterinary Research journal, bring
increased scrutiny on the feed
industry in the fight against porcine epidemic diarrhea virus, or
PEDv.
The fast-moving virus has killed
an estimated eight million piglets
since it was first identified in the
United States last year, pushing
U.S. pork prices to record highs.
In the study, researchers collected feed residue from three
farms in Iowa and Minnesota
that had outbreaks of PEDv and
had received feed from the same
source. They fed it to five piglets
in an experiment at South Dakota
State University, and all became
infected with the virus. Piglets that
were not fed the infected feed did
not get sick.
“This study helped validate
that the virus was alive in the
feed,” said Scott Dee, director of
research for Pipestone Veterinary
Clinic in Minnesota and lead
author of the study, in an interview. “That had never been done
before.”
The study did not determine
how the feed became infected
with PEDv. It is possible that
ingredients in the feed, such as
corn or soybeans, were contaminated with the virus. The feed
also could have been contaminated in other ways, such as during transportation, Dee said. It did
not contain pig blood products
used in feed that are suspected by
some of transmitting the disease.
Researchers have been trying to
identify the ways in which PEDv
is spreading to help control outbreaks. The results of Dee’s study
are “one more piece of the puzzle
that we’ve been looking for,” said
Tom Burkgren, executive director of the American Association of
Swine Veterinarians.
The study shows it is critical for
farmers to press feed suppliers
about the practices used to prevent PEDv contamination, said
Paul Sundberg, vice-president of
science and technology for the
National Pork Board.
“Quiz them and challenge them
to ensure that the biosecurity in
that feed-handling system is sufficient in preventing PEDv in getting through to that feed,” he said.
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The Manitoba Co-operator | August 21, 2014
LIVESTOCK AUCTION RESULTS
Weight Category
Ashern
Gladstone
Grunthal
Heartland
Heartland
Brandon
Virden
Aug-13
Killarney
Ste. Rose
Winnipeg
n/a
n/a
n/a
Feeder Steers
n/a
n/a
n/a
Aug-12
No. on offer
n/a
n/a
n/a
364*
597*
n/a
n/a
n/a
Over 1,000 lbs.
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
180.00-204.00
n/a
n/a
n/a
900-1,000
n/a
n/a
n/a
185.00-210.00
210.00-228.00
n/a
n/a
n/a
800-900
n/a
n/a
n/a
195.00-221.00
210.00-241.00
n/a
n/a
n/a
700-800
n/a
n/a
n/a
215.00-238.00
218.00-241.00
n/a
n/a
n/a
600-700
n/a
n/a
n/a
230.00-250.00
228.00-258.00
n/a
n/a
n/a
500-600
n/a
n/a
n/a
240.00-265.00
233.00-266.00
n/a
n/a
n/a
400-500
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
240.00-275.00
n/a
n/a
n/a
300-400
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
Feeder heifers
900-1,000 lbs.
n/a
n/a
n/a
155.00-177.00
160.00-185.00
n/a
n/a
n/a
800-900
n/a
n/a
n/a
190.00-207.00
184.00-203.75
n/a
n/a
n/a
700-800
n/a
n/a
n/a
195.00-233.50
195.00-221.00
n/a
n/a
n/a
600-700
n/a
n/a
n/a
215.00-238.00
214.00-230.00
n/a
n/a
n/a
500-600
n/a
n/a
n/a
230.00-247.00
220.00-244.00
n/a
n/a
n/a
400-500
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
225.00-252.00
n/a
n/a
n/a
300-400
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
No. on offer
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
D1-D2 Cows
n/a
n/a
n/a
116.00-133.25
117.00-126.00
n/a
n/a
n/a
Slaughter Market
D3-D5 Cows
n/a
n/a
n/a
100.00-116.00
108.00-116.00
n/a
n/a
n/a
Age Verified
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
119.00-129.75
n/a
n/a
n/a
Good Bulls
n/a
n/a
n/a
140.00-159.25
140.00-154.00 (157.00)
n/a
n/a
n/a
Butcher Steers
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
152.00-157.25
n/a
n/a
n/a
Butcher Heifers
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
150.00-155.50
n/a
n/a
n/a
Feeder Cows
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
125.00-139.00
n/a
n/a
n/a
Fleshy Export Cows
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
Lean Export Cows
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
Heiferettes
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
* includes slaughter market
(Note all prices in CDN$ per cwt. These prices also generally represent the top one-third of sales reported by the auction yard.)
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The Manitoba Co-operator | August 21, 2014
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“ E v e r y o n e t a l k s a bout the we a the r , but n o o n e does a n y thi n g a bout it . ”
M a r k Tw a i n , 18 9 7
Warm and muggy, followed by cool and wet
Issued: Monday, August 18, 2014 · Covering: August 20 – August 27, 2014
Daniel Bezte
Co-operator
contributor
I
t looks like our weather pattern will undergo some
changes over the next week or
two. This forecast period will start
off on the warm side, but by the
weekend temperatures could be
getting fairly cool. Don’t worry; it
doesn’t look like summer is finished just yet.
By Wednesday of this week
the weather models show a large
slow-moving area of low pressure
developing to our west and southwest. This low will help pump up
some nice warm temperatures
along with a fair bit of humidity.
High temperatures from Wednesday to Friday will be in the upper
20s or possibly even the low 30s if
a region gets enough sunshine. It
looks like a piece of energy from
this western low will lift northeastward on Thursday bringing
increasing cloudiness along with
a good chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Friday looks to be
a bit of a mixed bag of weather as
the western low reorganizes and
starts to push northeastward.
Over the weekend the weather
looks like it could get interesting.
One of the weather models now
shows the approaching low get-
ting really strong as it swings to
the northeast and moves across
southern and central Manitoba.
This could result in an outbreak of
severe weather sometime Saturday, as the centre of the low moves
through. Confidence in this part
of the forecast is not that high, as
a second model keeps this low
much weaker, but it is definitely
something to watch for.
Once this low passes by, cold
air will be drawn in behind the
departing system. Sunday and
possibly Monday will likely see
mainly cloudy skies along with
scattered showers as clouds on the
backside of the departing low hang
over our region. If the models are
correct, temperatures will be very
cool with highs in the mid-teens.
For the remainder of next week
it looks like skies will clear and
we should see more sun than
clouds along with warming temperatures. Highs later in the week
should be back into the mid- to
upper 20s.
Usual temperature range for
this period: Highs, 18 to 29 C;
lows, 6 to 14 C.
WEATHER MAP - Manitoba
Manitoba
Monthly Accumulated Rainfall: May 1 — August 16, 2014
Created by:
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 [email protected].
Created for:
This issue’s map, provided by
Weatherfarm, shows the total
amount of precipitation across
agricultural Manitoba from
May 1 through to Aug. 16. The
Interlake region has been the
driest during this period, with
far-western regions seeing fairly
wet conditions. The wettest area
during this period was in the
southern Red River Valley, which
received over 500 mm of rain.
The No. 1 question? Tornadoes
If a region is warm but still has access to cold air nearby, it’s tornado season
By Daniel Bezte
co-operator contributor
T
he greatest numbers of
questions and comments
I’ve received over the
last couple of weeks have been
about tornadoes — and luckily,
only one about sharknadoes.
The questions have ranged
from how to recognize if one
is coming toward you, to what
you should do if you see one
coming.
First of all, I want to point
out that while worldwide,
Canada is second only to the
United States in the number of
tornadoes occurring each year,
with an average of about 70
reported, we do not usually see
a large number of deaths. This
is probably due to the solid
nature of our construction —
most Canadian buildings are
built to make it through our
cold winters — and also to
the fact that our population is
fairly spread out. Across Canada, southern Ontario experiences the highest number of
tornadoes, followed by southern Manitoba, Saskatchewan
and central Alberta. While
these areas report most of
Canada’s tornadoes, they have
occurred in nearly all regions
of Canada.
Tornadoes can strike at any
time of the year, but in Can-
Remember, a moist atmosphere means there is a
lot of energy available.
ada, tornado season runs from
April to October, with the peak
months being June, July and
August. This differs from the
U.S., where tornadoes peak in
April and May. This is due to
the amount of cold air available for severe storm development. In the spring, the
southern and central U.S.
become quite hot, but cold air
is still closely available to help
develop thunderstorms. By
midsummer, most of the cold
air has retreated well into Canada, putting our region into
warm conditions; however, we
still have cold air fairly close by
to our north.
The first question about
tornadoes is how to know if a
storm is capable of producing
severe weather. The answer is
actually not that easy. The first
thing is to listen to Environment Canada for watches and
warnings. If a watch is issued,
it means the potential exists for
severe thunderstorms, but they
have not yet developed in your
area. When you hear there is a
watch, you should watch the
sky for any development, and
if any storms do develop they
have the potential to become
severe. If EC issues a warning,
this means a thunderstorm
with some or all of the characteristics of a severe storm
has developed and has been
confirmed by eyewitnesses or
radar. This means you should
take precautions immediately.
If you are out in the field
without access to a radio, what
can you watch out for? First of
all, recognize the conditions:
how warm and humid is the
air? Remember, a moist atmosphere means there is a lot of
energy available. Look for a
dark or threatening sky; look
closely at the area between
the storm and the ground, and
if you can see through it, the
storm is likely not severe yet.
Lots of lightning or nearly continuous thunder are a good
indication of a severe storm.
As the storm approaches,
keep an eye out for conditions
such as a green sky and mam-
matus clouds (clouds that look
like bag-like sacks that hang
beneath a cloud). These conditions usually indicate the
storm contains huge amounts
of water and has very strong
up-and-down drafts.
Watch out for any kind of
rotation within the storm. This
means the storm has become
very strong and has the capability of producing a tornado.
This can be tough to figure out,
but one of easiest ways to recognize this is to look for what
most of us would call an angry
or chaotic sky under the storm.
This is where it looks like the
clouds are moving in all different directions at once. Often
the clouds in this part of the
storm are lower than the rest
of the storm. Finally, if you
see a funnel cloud, then you
know that a tornado is either
trying to form or one somewhere nearby may have already
formed.
Seek shelter, now
The word tornado for most
people brings about a feeling
of awe and even a little fear.
Unless you have already witnessed a tornado first hand,
many who are interested in
weather secretly wish they
could safely experience the
awesome beauty and power
of a tornado. What’s been an
increasing trend with thunderstorms and tornadoes is
the number of people trying to
“chase” them. I think too many
of us watch the stormchaser
shows on TV and think this is
easy to do. My advice to you is
to leave stormchasing to the
professionals.
If you do see a tornado and
you are in a vehicle, you should
try to find shelter as quickly as
possible; any solid building,
preferably with a basement, will
do. If there is no way to make
it to a shelter, you have a couple of choices — both of which,
unfortunately, are not that safe.
First of all, you can stay in your
vehicle with the seatbelt on
and tuck yourself down as low
as possible. Just remember a
strong tornado can pick up and
throw tanker trucks, so your car
or SUV is no match. Your other
option is to leave your vehicle
and seek shelter in a low-lying
ditch or culvert. Again, this is a
last resort if there was no way
to find suitable shelter. This
option leaves you exposed to
flying debris. I think everyone
has seen the picture of a piece
of straw driven through a tree
by a tornado; enough said.
In the next issue we’ll finish our look at tornadoes and
tornado safety, so long as our
weather remains on the quiet
side.
The Manitoba Co-operator | August 21, 2014
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T:10.25”
CROPS
Soybean aphids found
near Morden, but don’t panic
They’ve finally arrived, but the pest isn’t likely to cause economic damage this season
By Allan Dawson
co-operator staff
T
“My gut feeling is
it likely won’t be
an economic issue
this year given how
late they’ve arrived
and the fact there
does seem to be
some healthy natural
enemy populations
around.”
John Gavloski
Soybean aphids on the back of a soybean leaf. The white spots are discarded soybean aphid skins. The economic threshold for
spraying to control soybean aphids is 250 aphids per plant and rising. photos: john gavloski, mafrd
“My gut feeling is it likely won’t
be an economic issue this year
given how late they’ve arrived
and the fact there does seem to
be some healthy natural enemy
populations around,” Gavloski
said.
Those include lady beetles in the
larval and adult stage, pirate bugs,
lacewings, certain wasps and a fungal disease.
Larger lady beetle larva can eat
100 aphids a day.
“That really helps,” Gavloski said.
Soybean aphids don’t overwinter in Manitoba because it’s too
cold. They blow in from the United
States, but once here, under the
right conditions, can double their
population in a week.
Partial leaf count
When soybean aphid numbers
are high counting isn’t practical,
Gavloski said. It’s better to count
the number of insects on part of
a leaf and use that to extrapolate.
A number of plants should be
randomly selected and the estimated number of aphids averaged. MARFD has a photo key to
assist. It’s also available online at
http://fieldcropnews.com/wp-
content/uploads/Soybean-AphidScouting-Card-ENGLISH.pdf.
Be careful not to count aphid
skins discarded as the insect goes
through various stages. The cast
skins look a bit like dandruff, Gavloski said.
“Don’t get panicky if you start
to see on average 50 aphids per
plant,” he said. “Soybeans can tolerate that quite well, especially if
we have decent growing conditions.”
While the economic threshold
triggering an insecticide application is 250 soybean aphids per
plant, research shows there’s no
yield loss until populations hit 485
to 600 aphids per plant, Gavloski
said. It takes 670 aphids per plant
to cause enough yield loss to cover
the cost of applying an insecticide. Two hundred and fifty aphids
per plant and rising is the trigger
because even if an insecticide isn’t
applied for a week it will be in time
to prevent lost yield, he said.
“This is the reason you don’t
lower the threshold below 250
(even if soybean prices increase)
because you’ve already got some
distance between 250 and the level
of where you can detect any yield
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he first soybean aphids of the
season have been found near
Morden but there are so few
and it’s so late they are unlikely to
be an economic pest this season,
says Manitoba Agriculture, Food
and Rural Development’s entomologist John Gavloski.
“It’s happening very late so
there could be some later-seeded
fields that are still susceptible, but
as far as we know they have just
arrived, or at least they are just
being noticed,” Gavloski said in an
interview Aug. 13. “And right now
they are at very low levels. A person would have to look very hard
to even find some. We’re nowhere
close to the 250 per plant (and rising) threshold (for spraying an
insecticide for control).”
Soybeans are most at risk from
soybean aphids in the R1 (beginning to bloom) to R5 (small seed
development) stage, Gavloski said
earlier during the Westman Crop
talk webinar.
“Once the seeds are full size it’s
probably too late to be worrying
about soybean aphids,” he said.
“It’s when the seeds are smaller and
developing that soybean aphids
can be an issue.”
Whether soybean aphid populations increase enough to cause
economic damage depends on several factors, including the activity
of natural insect and disease predators, he said. Both agronomists
who reported the soybean aphids
said they saw more predators than
aphids.
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The Manitoba Co-operator | August 21, 2014
Study shows no downside to
pre-harvest glyphosate on malt barley
Pre-harvest glyphosate applied at the right time and the right rate has no negative impact
on malt barley germination — a key concern for maltsters
By Jennifer Blair
staff / lacombe, alberta
M
Variety
reclassification
– [6”]
Research scientist
John O’Donovan
is looking at the risks and rewards of
pre-harvest glyphosate application in malting barley. Photo: Jennifer Blair
2014
alt barley producers battling secondary
growth in the fall may
soon be able to add glyphosate
to their arsenal, thanks to a federal research study underway
across the Prairies.
These preliminary findings are
part of a larger study looking at
agronomic practices to improve
malt barley quality and yield,
said federal research scientist
John O’Donovan.
“Farmers grow malting varieties in the hope of getting malting quality, but that doesn’t
happen a lot of the time,” said
O’Donovan at the Lacombe
Field Day in late July.
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 Plenty on August 1, 2015
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 CDC Arras on August 1, 2017
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“Twenty-five per cent or less
annually is accepted for malting.
The rest goes for feed at a lower
premium.”
During the course of the study,
O’Donovan’s team has developed recommendations for
everything from seeding rate to
rotational benefits of malt barley following pea. But “there are
a number of outstanding issues,”
said O’Donovan, and secondary
growth in the fall is a key one.
“A way of overcoming that
problem is to apply a pre-harvest
glyphosate application as a drydown,” he said.
“But the maltsters are not gungho about that, and most of the
time, they will not accept barley
that has been treated with a preharvest glyphosate application.”
There are valid reasons for that,
he said. The first is maximum
residue limits, which can impact
international malt barley trade.
“The threshold, I believe, is
around 20 parts per million. If
barley exceeds that threshold, it
can be rejected.”
Pre-harvest glyphosate may
also affect germination, another
consideration for maltsters. “Germination is crucial during the
malting process.”
Using two popular varieties —
AC Metcalfe and CDC Meredith —
O’Donovan tested two glyphosate
rates at three stages of application: the soft-dough stage (where
moisture levels are between 30
to 40 per cent), the hard-dough,
or recommended, stage (where
moisture levels are between 25
to 30 per cent), and at maturity
(where moisture levels are under
20 per cent).
Last year’s results, he said, “were
quite interesting.”
“If the glyphosate was applied
at the right stage and the right
rate, there was no effect at all on
“If the glyphosate
was applied at the
right stage and the
right rate, there was
no effect at all on
germination, and the
residue levels were
quite a bit below the
threshold level.”
John O’Donovan
germination, and the residue
levels were quite a bit below the
threshold level,” he said.
At several locations, including Lacombe and Lethbridge,
O’Donovan saw around a 10
per cent increase in yield when
glyphosate was applied at the
right stage and right rate.
When glyphosate was applied
at the soft-dough stage, germination was affected, but “not to the
extent that I thought it might be,”
he said, adding that in some locations, residue levels rose above
threshold levels and yields were
reduced.
The preliminary results are
promising, said O’Donovan, but
the Canadian Grain Commission
will be looking at the effects of
glyphosate on other malt barley
quality factors.
“We’re hoping at the end of the
three or four years to have the
risks and benefits worked out,”
he said.
“Then it’s up to the maltsters
and the industry to make a decision as to whether they will allow
the glyphosate to be applied preharvest.”
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Sunflower values stay steady
despite summer hurdles
Despite wet-weather seeding setbacks,
acreage still well above last year
By Dave Sims
Commodity News Service Canada
W
estern Canadian sunflowers continue to
draw steady prices
despite volatile conditions that
throw many other crops up and
down, says an industry analyst.
Ben Friesen, commodity purchasing manager with Keystone
Grain Ltd., said prices have generally hung around the 32-cent-perpound range for several months
now and he expects that stability
to continue.
“I don’t see a huge change on
it at all, I think we’re going to stay
at a fairly nice, stable price,” said
Friesen.
Early-planted sunflowers in
Manitoba were in the R6 stage
with later ones checking in at R3
or R4, according to the Aug. 14
edition of the Manitoba Sunflower
Crop Report. The report said some
leaf rust, sclerotinia and lygus
bugs have been observed, but all
are still considered low in occurrence.
Friesen said the continued dry
weather in the province is starting to wear on the plants however,
and some rain will be needed.
Mexico and the U.S. continue
to be Canada’s largest customers
along with the Middle East, he
said.
Argentina is traditionally one
of the world’s largest exporters of the oilseed and a chief
competitor for Canada. Friesen
estimates its current prices are
similar to Canada’s. He says its
farmers are likely sourcing seed
now as they usually want to
start planting in October. Argentina typically harvests its crop
in March. The 2014 harvest was
generally seen as “mediocre” by
industry watchers.
It’s estimated that earlier wet
weather on the eastern Prairies
prevented planting of 15,000 to
20,000 acres. Despite this setback,
Friesen said recent crop insurance
estimates show Canadian sunflowers should hit the 90,000-acre
mark, approximately 10,000 more
than last year.
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The Manitoba Co-operator | August 21, 2014
Manitoba puts $50,000
toward ARBI launch
Pretty wildflower or weed?
Initial funding to help with organizational startup costs
Staff
I took this photo in a native
pasture near Altamont — it
has never been cultivated
as far as I know. An Internet
search indicates this delicate
flower is Campanula
rapunculoides, or creeping
bellflower. According to the
Invasive Species Council of
Manitoba it’s a perennial
that originated from Europe
and was brought over as an
ornamental and considered
a weed. “Creeping bellflower
is a hearty plant that can
survive drought and tolerate
various light conditions,
however, it does prefer
well-drained soils that are
pH neutral.” photo: allan dawson
T
he province of Manitoba
is committing an initial
$50,000 to help launch
the new Assiniboine River
Ba s i n Co m m i s s i o n , a i m e d
at improving water planning
and cross-border dialogue
throughout the region.
“We look forward to working closely with this new organization on improvements in
water management and planning throughout the basin
including flood forecasting,
water storage and drainage
practices, and priorities for
upgrading mitigation infrastructure,” said Manitoba Premier Greg Selinger in a news
release.
This funding is a contribution towards getting their
organization off the ground,
and will help with setup costs
for a fall conference where
stakeholders will decide
T:8.125”
whether to actually move for-
ward with a new commission,
said Wanda McFadyen, ARBI
project manager.
“It’s great to hear the province is committed with this
initial contribution,” she said.
An interim executive planning committee for the
Assiniboine River Basin Initiative (ARBI) also met in Minot,
N.D., last week. The meeting’s discussions included a
historical review of work to
date, a retrospective of the
2014 flood as well as starting the process of the development of governance and
sustainable funding model
options to present to conference attendees in Regina in
November.
They will be looking for a
range of public-sector funding programs as well as supports through foundations,
sponsorships and memberships to financially support
an ongoing ARB Commission,
McFadyen said.
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Organic sector
gets fed funding
Agriculture Minister Gerry
Ritz and Nova Scotia MP
Scott Armstrong on Aug.
12 announced $8 million
in funding for the Organic
Federation of Canada (OFC).
A release said the funding is to lead an organic
science cluster that will
help the sector respond to
market demand and capture new opportunities.
It said 200 collaborating scientists will work on
several priorities, including
crop breeding for improved
cultivars, developing new
reduced tillage systems
for organic crops, enhancing soil to improve plant
health and developing new
approaches to manage
crop pests, diseases and
livestock parasites.
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Reuters / Deere & Co.,
the world’s largest maker
of farm equipment, said it
would indefinitely lay off
more than 600 employees
at plants in Illinois, Iowa
and Kansas as falling grain
prices hurt demand for tractors, harvesters and other
agricultural machinery.
The company on Aug. 13
reported a five per cent drop
in third-quarter sales and cut
its full-year profit forecast.
Deere had about 67,000
full-time employees as
of Oct. 31, 2013, of which
about 33,900 were in the
United States and Canada.
The layoffs are at plants
in Moline and East Moline,
Illinois; Ankeny, Iowa; and
Coffeyville, Kansas.
The company operated
26 plants in the United
States and Canada as of
Oct. 31, of which 17 primarily make agriculture
and turf equipment. Deere
also makes construction
and forestry equipment.
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more than 600
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The Manitoba Co-operator | August 21, 2014
Russia sanctions bite world grain prices
High interest rates prompt Russian farmers to rush grain onto the market
By Polina Devitt and
Sarah McFarlane
moscow / london / reuters
A
significant rise in the
cost of borrowing for
Russia’s agricultural sector, partly caused by western
sanctions, is fanning a grain
export rush as farmers cash in
on crops to repay increasingly
expensive bank debt.
Russian farmers are heavily
dependent on loans to finance
crop cycles, but brisk selling
from the world’s fourth-biggest
grain exporter to service debt
may prove counterproductive, as it is likely to push down
prices.
Corn and wheat have already
hit four-year lows on bumper
global supplies.
Farmers rushed to sell grain
in Russia’s south, a trader said.
“They were selling to cover their
liabilities.”
“All (of the Russian)
agriculture sector is
critically dependent
on imported plant
protection products,
complex fertilizers
and seeds.”
Andrey Oleynik
The situation may now shift
to Russia’s Central and Volga
regions, he added.
Moscow nursed farmers
through the financial crisis of
2008, and droughts in 2010
and 2012 with easy access to
finance. European Union and
U.S. sanctions are the latest
rough patch but the government is likely to be less able to
help this time.
Last month, the European
Union agreed its toughest sanctions yet against Moscow in
response to Russia’s annexation
of Crimea and support for separatist rebels.
Russia’s largest lender Sberbank and Russian Agricultural
Bank, two major creditors to the
farm sector, have been added to
the EU’s sanctions list, preventing them from accessing the EU
capital markets. Russian Agricultural Bank is on the U.S. list.
According to Russia’s central
bank, ruble-denominated debt
in the agriculture and hunting sectors stood at 1.27 trillion
rubles (US$35 billion) as of July
1, up from 1.24 trillion rubles as
of Jan. 1.
Input imports expensive
“The situation with credit
resource availability is critical in
the agriculture sector,” Andrey
Oleynik, managing director of
Russian company Basic Element’s agribusiness, told Reuters.
“All (of the Russian) agriculture sector is critically
dependent on imported plant
protection products, complex
fertilizers and seeds.”
Interest rates on loans to
the agricultural sector are up
between three and four percentage points compared with a
range of 12 to 14 per cent at the
start of the year, due to rising
key central bank rates, Oleynik
said.
Traders said that this had
resulted in Russian farmers
front loading crop sales, to pay
off debt as quickly as possible.
“If interest rates go up you
will have front loading, people will cash in to repay credit
rather than carry goods,” said a
trader.
Russia exported a record 3.1
million tonnes of grain in July,
up from the previous record of
2.5 million tonnes in July last
year, agriculture consultancy
IKAR said.
“People are talking now about
a 60-million-tonne wheat crop.
There’s no doubt the farmers
will keep selling,” a European
trader said.
“Russian wheat will stay
cheap because there’s plenty
of it, they have the quality but
they have no big chance to
ask for better prices — there’s
too much.”
The trader said he expected
record monthly grain exports
until at least the end of 2014.
In 2011-12 Russia posted
record grain exports of 27.2 million tonnes, according to International Grains Council data.
“Possibly they can export 27
million to 28 million tonnes,”
said the trader.
“It should bring more pressure to global prices.”
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Global warming
doesn’t mean
the end of cold
snaps
Global temperatures
are increasing, but so is
the variability of temperature extremes, say
researchers from Northe a s t e r n Un i v e r s i t y i n
Boston.
In a paper published
July 31 in the journal Scientific Reports, researchers Evan Kodra and
Auroop Ganguly report
on results of extensive
data analysis using a
$10-million multi-university Expeditions in
Computing grant.
They found that while
global temperature is
indeed increasing, so
too is the variability in
temperature extremes.
For instance, while each
year’s average hottest
and coldest temperatures
will likely r ise, those
averages will also tend to
fall within a wider range
of potential high and
low temperate extremes
than are currently being
obser ved. This means
that even as overall temperatures rise, we may
still continue to experience extreme cold snaps,
Kodra said in a release.
Knowing that models
project a wider range
of extreme temperature
b e h a v i o u r w i l l a l l ow
sectors like agriculture,
public health, and insurance planning to better
prepare for the future,
the researchers said. For
example, “an agr iculture insurance company
wants to know next year
what is the coldest snap
we could see and hedge
against that. So, if the
range gets wider they
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The Manitoba Co-operator | August 21, 2014
CROP REPORT
Early harvest finds average yields and quality
Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Development GO Teams & Crops Knowledge Centre crop report for August 18, 2014
Weekly Provincial Summary
Harvest of spring cereal crops
has started in Manitoba. Early
reports indicate average yields
and quality.
Winter wheat harvest continues. Yields remain variable,
ranging from 30 to 90 bu./
acre with quality below average due to fusarium-damaged
kernels.
Swathing of canola continues, as well as swathing and
pre-harvest applications in
spring cereals.
Thunderstorms passed
through some areas of Manitoba over the weekend, resulting in welcomed precipitation
for continued growth in crops
such as corn, soybeans and
sunflowers, grain filling in
cereals, canola and flax, and
regrowth in forages and pastures.
Southwest Region
Showers throughout the region
during the weekend resulted in
10 to 30 mm of precipitation.
Spring wheat, oat and barley crops are maturing rapidly.
Isolated reports of stem rust in
oats are reported. Winter wheat
harvest began in some areas of
the region; quality and yields
are poor. Fusarium-damaged
kernel levels are ranging from
five to 20 per cent, and test
weight is low. Ergot levels are
higher in comparison to previous years.
This year’s canola crop is
much shorter than normal due
to the early season’s excess moisture which has renewed interest
in straight cutting. Sclerotinia
levels look to be at low levels.
Flax continues to have excellent yield potential as the crop
enters boll-filling stage of development. Corn and sunflowers
are still behind normal.
Haying continues on native
grass on accessible areas but
many acres are still inundated
and/or inaccessible. Second-cut
hay continues on stands worth
cutting but many have poor
regrowth due to the hot and dry
conditions.
Northwest Region
A few localized thunderstorms
passed through the Northwest
Region over the weekend resulting in less than 13 mm in most
cases.
Regionally, approximately
40 per cent of the wheat crop
is in the milk stage and about
60 per cent in the dough stage.
Twenty per cent of the canola
crop is at some stage of flowering with about 80 per cent podded. Some crops are showing
multiple stages of growth, particularly canola.
There are symptoms of fusarium head blight and glume
blotch appearing in some wheat
crops. Canola fields in parts of
the region are showing signs of
sclerotinia, blackleg and root
rot. Wild oats, barnyard grass,
foxtail barley and Canada thistle are becoming more evident,
particularly where the crop is
less competitive. Also, cleavers is becoming more visible in
canola crops.
Haying progressed significantly with the good weather
over the last week. Pastures that
have been rotationally grazed
over the summer are still in relatively good shape.
Central Region
Most of the region received little or no precipitation. Topsoil
conditions are poor.
Crops are matur ing and
turning colour rapidly in areas
that have poorer soil moisture-holding capacity or where
crops have shallow root systems due to the earlier excess
moisture.
Winter wheat yields to date
range from 40 to 90 bu./acre
with average yields from 50 to
65 bu./acre. Fusarium-damaged
kernels reported in the harvested sample range from 0.5 to
20 per cent.
Some oats are harvested with
early reports of average yields.
Some swathing of canola has
started with 10 to 20 per cent
swathed in the most advanced
areas. Sunscald is common in
many fields, giving the appearance of early maturity; scouting
is encouraged to time swathing
correctly.
Early leaf drop is reported in
the driest soybean fields. Edible
beans are fully podded and filling.
Blackleg lesions are evident in
many canola fields. Brown girdling root rot has been reported
in some fields, and other root
rots are being found. Some leaf
spotting is evident in soybeans,
both brown spot and bacterial
blight.
Some sunflowers have been
s p ra y e d f o r l y g u s a n d / o r
banded sunflower moth, with
lygus more of a concern. Very
low levels of soybean aphid
have been found. Beneficial
predator insects are also being
found at levels that should keep
numbers well in check, but
scouting is still encouraged.
Haying continues in the
region. Pastures are also showing stress due to the drier conditions. Hay land and pastures
remains flooded along Lake
Manitoba.
Eastern Region
The Eastern Region saw trace
rainfall amounts last week with
the weather being warm and
sunny. However, rain began
after midnight last night with
amounts of 12 mm reported.
Winter wheat harvest has
begun with yields ranging
from 55 to 80 bu./acre. Grain
quality is low due to fusariumdamaged kernels and will be
downgraded. Spring cereals
continue to progress rapidly in
the hot weather. Small patches
of wilted soybeans were noted.
Both soybeans and corn will
benefit from the recent rain,
but would welcome additional
precipitation to maintain yield
potential. However, those crop
types and sunflowers are growing rapidly with the heat. Other
crops are advanced enough that
the dry weather will have little
effect on yield potential.
Haying is in full swing with
approximately 90 per cent of
the hay crop harvested.
Interlake Region
Scattered showers fell through
parts of the Interlake Region.
High humidity is resulting in
poor drying conditions for harvest.
Winter wheat harvest is
nearly complete. Reports of
less-than-average yields and
grain samples showing anywhere from one to five per
cent fusarium-damaged kernels. Pre-harvest glyphosate
applications on some spring
wheat fields in the south Interlake area were done last week.
Canola swathing is slowly getting started. Soybeans continue
to pod and fill. Timothy fields
continue being harvested with
reports of yields being average.
Some second cutting of alfalfa
fields is taking place. Haying of
native/coarse hay continues
where soil moisture allows.
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The Manitoba Co-operator | August 21, 2014
COUNTRY CROSSROADS
CON N EC T I NG RU R A L FA M I L I E S
Don’t call them ponies
Bringing tiny Icelandic horses to Manitoba was a dream of his late father’s.
Nearly 30 years later they’re still part of the Arnason family
By Lorraine Stevenson
co-operator staff/Rosser
B
rett Arnason remembers the first
time he saw an Icelandic horse.
This was no horse, he thought.
This was a pony.
But his father Frank, in the mid1980s, who was raising thoroughbreds near here thought otherwise.
The elder Arnason had grown increasingly interested in the capabilities of
the Icelandic horse, and had started
to talk about bringing a few over from
Iceland for the 1989 centennial of the
Islendingadagurinn festival at Gimli.
At the time, there were none in
Manitoba, although horse owners elsewhere in Western Canada had some.
The younger Arnason, busy with the
family construction business at the
time, dismissed the whole idea. “It was
interesting from a heritage point of
view. But I couldn’t seen any value in a
horse that small.”
Then in August of 1987 his father
died.
His dream would not.
A year later, Brett would be in
Iceland with Joe Sigurdson, another
Manitoba businessman, looking for
horses to carry out his father’s wishes.
By then the two had embraced the
idea, and had created a syndicate
with other business associates to
gather donations of about $50,000 to
buy horses in Iceland. The initial plan
was that each donor would eventually be offered a foal, although many
didn’t actually take one in the end, says
Arnason.
“They just said, ‘try her
because she thought she
was big.’”
Brett Arnason
They’d put up their money because
they shared the dream.
It was the spring of 1988 that Arnason
and Sigurdson were dispatched to
spend a couple of weeks in Iceland
finding horses. There were lots to
choose from. There are an estimated
100,000 in the country.
“We just asked questions of relatives and friends and drove around the
countryside,” he said. Then one afternoon they spotted a note posted at a
public swimming pool.
“It said, in English, ‘Would you like to
ride an Icelandic horse? Call Hugga,’”
Arnason recalls.
Hugga was Hugrun Ivarsdottir, planning a weekend camping trek up a
mountain with a group of friends and
about 60 Icelandic horses.
They joined the ride, and it would
be the last time Arnason would use the
word “pony” in the same sentence as
Icelandic horse.
Small but powerful
He was offered a tiny red and white
pinto named Skjona to ride. At
13 hands, she was indeed, small.
Arnason still had doubts. (Most
Brett Arnason poses with Ginnar, one of the family’s Icelandic horses kept at their Rosser-area farm. PHOTO: LORRAINE STEVENSON
Icelandic horses are between 13-1/2 to
14-1/2 hands high.)
“I told them that I thought they
should maybe get me a bigger one,” he
said. His remarks drew chuckles from
the others saddling up.
“They just said, ‘try her because she
thought she was big.’”
She was. Arnason was about to go for
the ride of his life.
“She was just an amazing, powerful
little horse,” he said. They set out, about
nine riders and 60 horses in all, crossing rocky, uneven terrain and heading uphill. It felt more like flying, he
said. The ride was incredibly smooth.
He knew the Icelandic had a unique
gait, called the tölt, a very fast-paced,
four-beat gait and nothing like a trot,
but this was the first time experiencing
it on the terrain these horses were bred
to cross.
And what she lacked in stature she
more than made up in strength, speed
and stamina.
“This horse was just a powerful, willing horse. And she was fast,” he said.
“We climbed 3,000 feet. I think we travelled 18 km and we swam two rushing
rivers. She just plunged into the river
and within a few steps was swimming.
It was almost 100 metres downstream
before we came ashore. She was very
brave and bold.”
When they finally stopped for a
break, he remembers being handed a
bottle of brennivin and Hugga asking
him: “So do you still think your horse is
too small?”
“Skol!” he replied, and toasted his
hosts.
Skjona, along with Dreki, Stormur,
Drottning, Ogn were among a total of 14
Icelandic horses that eventually boarded
a plane for a flight to their new home
in Manitoba. The animals were flown
to Montreal, then trucked to Winnipeg,
and arrived in March 1989. Hugga and
her friend Hoskoldur Jonson came too,
to help Manitobans learn about the care
and training of the horses.
More to come
And so the dream of Frank Arnason was
realized. Initially kept on a property
near St. Norbert, the sturdy little horses
began to appear in parades, then
made their debut later that year, just
as planned, at the 100th anniversary
celebrations of the Islendingadagurinn.
The Icelandic horse has töltered its
way into the hearts of Manitobans, and
far beyond, ever since.
More would eventually be brought
over, to be sold to prospective owners
across North America. A breed evaluation in the early 2000s attracted riders from all over the continent. In 2002
another planeload — 83 horses in total
— touched down in Winnipeg flying
directly from Rekyavik.
“It was the largest export ever of
horses in one load from Iceland,” said
Arnason.
The horses were kept for quarantine
on their farm at Rosser that year, then
delivered one by one to new owners
across North America.
There are approximately 1,300
Icelandic horses registered with the
Canadian Livestock Records today,
but a more accurate estimate of living
horses is possibly 600, meaning these
sturdy little horses seen at Gimli every
summer remain a rare sight.
“There’s probably 2,000 in North
America,” adds Arnason.
The Arnasons have 30. Some are at
the Rosser farm, which he co-owns
with his brother who continues to raise
racehorses there. The rest of the 30
are pastured elsewhere in Manitoba,
including some near Gimli, and a few
on another farm Arnason owns near
the eastern edge of Riding Mountain
National Park.
They’ve also pastured horses on land
near Rossburn, which they’ve since
sold to the Nature Conservancy of
Canada (NCC) on arrangements they
could continue keeping horses there.
‘Just amazing’ animals
Arnason says the horses have given his
family much pleasure all these years.
Today he and his daughter, Lauren,
continue to spend several hours a week
riding together.
“It’s something we’ve shared since
she was a little girl,” he says. “We spend
a lot of time together. We meet after
work three days a week to train them,
and work together with the demo for
Gimli.”
He’s only sorry many still take the
same view of the Icelandic horse he
once did.
Most can’t see beyond its size, he
says. “What I’ve found over the years
is that, in general, horse people aren’t
willing to give them a chance. Yet, I’ve
never met a person who has given them
a chance that isn’t totally surprised.
They look as docile as a lamb, but they
move out with power like a running
quarter-horse or a thoroughbred.
“They are just amazing animals,” he
continues. “But you can’t explain it, and
people just don’t get it. I didn’t, until I
rode them.”
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Have you tried eggplant?
By Julie Garden-Robinson
Julie is a North Dakota State University
Extension Service food and nutrition specialist and professor in the department of
health, nutrition and exercise sciences.
I
recall the first time I brought home an
eggplant from the grocery store. I probably would have gotten similar attention
if I brought a martian home for dinner.
I pulled it out of the shopping bag and set
it on the counter. My husband and our kids
gathered around and examined it. As I recall,
my husband said, “Anything as weird as eggplant has to be nutritious.”
I gave my husband “the look.” He stopped
talking.
“It doesn’t look like an egg,” our son
remarked. He was seven years old at the
time.
“I think it’s pretty and shiny,” our then
four-year-old daughter added.
“It’s supposed to be purple, not almost
black,” our son reminded her. When I finally
was able to extricate my family from staring
at the intact eggplant, I prepared it in a way
I thought they might enjoy or at least taste. I
dipped eggplant slices in beaten eggs, rolled
them in crushed crackers and herbs and
fried them in some canola oil. I loaded my
husband’s plate with a hefty pile of eggplant.
He ate it all with no further comments. I
think he talked about how delicious it tasted.
Our daughter ate a small piece. Our son
wrinkled his nose. He looked at me and said,
“This is too weird.” I think I coaxed him to
have a tiny nibble.
Echoing in my brain was the advice of
nutrition researchers who say a new food
may take 10 or more exposures before a
child will try it. I decided to be patient.
Now, 12 years later, our two teenagers are
adventurous eaters who will try almost any
food. They love to try new things in restaurants and appreciate unique combinations
of foods at home.
Eggplants have been eaten for centuries.
Spaniards called it “Berenganias” or the
apple of love. They thought eggplant con-
Wilted Rainbow Chard
with Seared Eggplant and
Parsley Vinaigrette
Here’s a tasty recipe that makes good use of a
variety of late-summer garden goodies, including
eggplant, zucchini, green peppers and onions. In
fact, a few years ago when we watched a movie
with the same name as this recipe, my kids
remembered the first time they tried eggplant at
home.
Here’s another recipe for using eggplant from
the CanolaInfo.org website. In this salad, the
wilted, yet vibrant chard leaves are nestled under
baby eggplant caramelized with canola oil. The
vegetables are then drizzled with a zesty green
vinaigrette made with parsley. The meatiness
of the eggplant makes this an excellent vegetarian meal, but you may also add grilled tofu or
roasted or grilled chicken breast for protein. For
variety, substitute beet greens, collard greens or
spinach for the rainbow chard.
Ratatouille
1/4 c. olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 onion, sliced
1 green pepper, seeded and cut in strips
3 medium unpared zucchini, cut in 1/4-inch slices
1 medium eggplant, pared and cut into cubes
2 tsp. dried basil
1 tsp. dried oregano
1-1/2 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. black pepper
3 tomatoes, peeled and cut in wedges
Parsley Vinaigrette:
1 c. tightly packed fresh parsley leaves
1/3 c. reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/4 c. chopped shallots
1 tbsp. cider vinegar
2 tsp. canola oil
1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
Heat oil in large skillet; add garlic, onion, green
pepper and zucchini. Cook about three minutes
or until onion is tender, stirring frequently. Add
eggplant, herbs and seasonings and then cover
and cook over medium heat for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add tomato wedges; cover and
cook for five minutes longer or until tomatoes
are heated. Serve hot or cold.
Salad:
2 tsp. canola oil
2 baby eggplant or 1 medium eggplant, unpeeled and cut
into 1-inch pieces (4 c.)
1 bunch fresh rainbow chard, rinsed well and chopped (4 c.)
(Note: To remove skins from tomatoes, plunge
tomatoes one at a time in boiling water for about
30 seconds. Skins then will slip off easily.)
Makes six servings.
PHOTO: THINKSTOCK
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tained a love potion. In the U.S., eggplant
was first used as an ornamental plant.
Eggplant is very low in calories unless
you bread it and fry it. A half-cup serving of
plain eggplant contains about 20 calories
and is a source of dietary fibre and some
vitamin C.
Eggplants are very perishable, so they
should be used quickly after purchase or
harvest. Look for eggplants with a smooth,
even-coloured, dark-purple skin. Avoid
eggplants with any sunken dark areas. Store
them in the vegetable compartment of your
refrigerator because the higher humidity
helps keep them fresh.
Eggplant can be sautéed, baked, broiled,
grilled or stuffed. Extra eggplant can be
frozen. To freeze, slice or cube the eggplant
and dip in a solution of 1 tablespoon lemon
juice to 1 quart of water. Blanch in boiling
water for four minutes. Cool promptly in
cold water. After cooling, dip again in the
lemon juice solution. Drain well and package in airtight containers, leaving 1/2-inch
head space.
In blender, combine all dressing ingredients.
Purée until smooth. Set aside. In large skillet,
heat 2 tsp. canola oil over medium-high heat.
Add eggplant and cook 3-5 minutes, until golden
brown on all sides, stirring frequently. Remove
from pan and cover with foil to keep warm.
Set aside. Add rainbow chard to same skillet
over medium-high heat. Cook 1-2 minutes or
until chard wilts, stirring frequently. Remove
from heat and arrange chard on serving platter. Arrange eggplant over top of chard. Drizzle
parsley vinaigrette over eggplant and chard and
serve.
Yield: 4 servings. Serving size: 3/4 cup eggplant
mixture, 1/2 cup wilted chard.
Source: Recipe printed with permission from
www.canola.org
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G
“
randmaaaa!”
Rose Jackson looked up from her book to
see her granddaughter Allison come running
up the walk at full speed, a towel draped around her
shoulders and her hair flying behind her in the wind.
The little girl ran nimbly up the stairs onto the deck
and launched herself into the air, landing directly and
accurately in Rose’s lap, where she immediately huddled up close, shivering just a little.
“Wow girl! You are quick!” Rose laid the book, which
she had barely had time to move out of the way, onto
the deck beside her chair. “What’s the hurry?”
The little girl shivered again, but smiled. “I’m a little
cold,” she said.
“I can tell,” said Rose. “You’re shivering.”
“That’s OK,” said Allison. “You can warm me up.”
“That I can,” said Rose. “Where’s Daddy?” she
added. “He didn’t send you up from the beach all by
yourself did he?”
Allison snuggled closer and gave a contented sigh
as she relaxed in the warmth and comfort. “He’s coming,” she said. “He couldn’t keep up. I’m pretty fast. I
was going 50 kilometres. Or maybe even 30.”
Rose looked out across the back lawn and down
the tree-lined path that led to the beach, and sure
enough, there was her son Randy, still a distance
away, towing Allison’s little brother Andy Jr. in his little
red wagon slowly towards the cottage. She turned her
attention back to Allison.
“Did you have fun?” she asked.
“It was super fun! I swimmed all by myself.”
Allison wrestled an arm out from under the towel
to demonstrate. “I did this,” she said, moving her
arm in slow motion as though she were performing the world’s most elegant front crawl, “and then
I kicked my feet really hard, and then I swimmed!
Daddy was holding me but then he let go, and
I didn’t sink or anything!” She pulled the towel
back up over her arm. “It was pretty amazing,” she
concluded.
“I assume you were wearing your life-jacket,” said
Rose.
Allison gave another little shiver. “I assume I was
too,” she said.
The
Jacksons
BY ROLLIN PENNER
Rose smiled and hugged the little girl close. “I’m so
glad you’re here,” she said.
“Everybody’s glad I’m here,” said Allison innocently.
“Especially me.” She looked up at Rose. “Where’s
Mommy?” she asked.
“Mommy’s in the kitchen with Uncle Brady and
Auntie Amanda,” said Rose. “They’re making dinner.”
Allison pushed a wet strand of hair out of her face.
“What are they making?” she wanted to know.
“Spaghetti,” said Rose. “With homemade sauce and
fresh salad and garlic toast.”
Allison gave her grandmother a look. “I meant for
dessert,” she said.
Rose laughed. “Of course you did,” she said. “I don’t
know. What would you like to have for dessert? An icecream cone?”
“What?” said Allison.
“An ice-cream cone,” Rose repeated.
Allison looked skeptical. “Do we have any?” she
asked.
Rose nodded. “Yup,” she said.
“Here?” said Allison
“In the kitchen,” said Rose.
Allison sat up so fast she nearly smacked her head
on Rose’s chin.”
“Daddy!” she yelled at the top of her lungs. “I’m
going to have an ice-cream cone for dessert! That’s
just crazy!” She relaxed and sank back into Rose’s lap.
“What’s an ice-cream cone?” she asked.
“Really sweetie?” Rose was surprised. “You’ve never
had an ice-cream cone.”
Allison shook her head. “But I love ice cream,” she
said.
“Everybody loves ice cream,” said Rose. “But I guess
you’ll have to wait till later to find out what a cone is.”
“OK,” said Allison agreeably. “I’m nice and warm
now.” She sat up again and threw the towel off of her
shoulders. “Hey Daddy,” she said, as Randy and her
little brother finally reached the bottom of the steps.
“We’re having ice-cream cones for dessert.”
“I heard,” said Randy. “Actually I’m pretty sure everyone heard. You were pretty loud.”
“I’m pretty loud and I’m pretty fast,” said Allison.
“How was the beach?” asked Rose as Randy came
up the steps and plopped himself down on the chair
next to hers. Little Andy clambered up the stairs and
sat down on the deck, playing with a green plastic
beach shovel.
“The beach was exhausting,” said Randy, “in the
best possible way.” He took a moment to survey the
surroundings, the sun slanting in through the pine
trees and the dragonflies humming around the yard.
“This place is awesome,” he said. “I’m looking forward
to getting in the hot tub later.”
“Yeah that’ll be nice,” said Rose. “Andrew and I have
been enjoying that all week.”
“Can I go in the hot tub?” asked Allison.
Randy shook his head. “The hot tub is for later, after
you’re in bed.”
Allison yawned. “I’m not tired,” she said.
“You will be later,” said Rose.
Randy smiled. “So will I,” he said. “So will I.”
Pine to Prairie International Birding Trail
Manitoba is the northern extension of a trail developed in Minnesota
By Donna Gamache
FREELANCE CONTRIBUTOR
A
developing tourist attraction in southeastern and
south-central Manitoba is
the Pine to Prairie International
Birding Trail, a northern extension of a birding trail previously
developed in Minnesota. The
Manitoba trail, an initiative of
Watchable Wildlife Manitoba, a
program funded by the provincial government, was officially
opened at Fort Whyte Alive in
2011.
The route connects various
sites that are good for viewing
birds and other wildlife. Many
of the sites are on public land,
state or provincial parks, or wildlife management areas (WMAs),
and some provide facilities while
others are undeveloped. Park
passes are required for state and
provincial parks but there are no
fees for Manitoba’s WMAs.
The Pine to Prairie Trail passes
through a transitional zone
of unique habitats, ranging
from pine and deciduous forests to tall grass prairie, aspen
parklands, sand dunes, bogs,
marshes, lakes and rivers, and
because of that, over 275 bird
species are included.
The Minnesota section of the
trail includes 45 sites. It starts
near Fergus Falls and heads
north along Highway No. 59 to
the waterfowl and wildlife sanctuaries of Pelican Rapids and
Above: Great grey owl
Right: Wood duck PHOTOS: GAMACHE PHOTOS
Detroit Lakes, continuing north,
to such places as Glacial Ridge
National Wildlife Refuge, Agassiz
Dunes, and Lake Bronson State
Park.
The Manitoba and Minnesota
trails connect north of Warroad,
Minn. at the Canada-U.S. border
crossing near Middlebro, Man.
Once in Manitoba, the trail splits
into two branches, each following long zigzag routes with most
of the 23 viewing sites near main
highways.
The easternmost branch goes
north and east from Sprague
through the Northwest Angle
Provincial Forest and Whiteshell
Provincial Park. Then it heads
northwest on No. 44 towards Lac
du Bonnet (with a side trip on
No. 211 to Pinawa), and along
the Winnipeg River to Pine Falls.
In this forested section of the
trail you might catch sight of a
great grey owl or various types of
woodpeckers.
From there the trail turns
west on No. 11, then south on
No. 59 to Grand Beach Provincial
Park, famous for active sand
dunes and white sand beaches,
where you may see the endangered piping plover. Then
it’s back south to Birds Hill
Provincial Park, and across to
Oak Hammock Marsh WMA.
Birds Hill is good for viewing
white-tailed deer or numerous
birds including wild turkeys, and
watch for shorebirds
and waterfowl from
the marsh boardwalks
at Oak Hammock. Next
the route heads north
via No. 7, with side
trips to the Narcisse
Snake Pits; Sandy Bar,
which is classed as an
“Important Bird Area”
because of its ringbilled gulls and common terns; and Hecla
Island Provincial Park,
where this branch ends.
The second Manitoba
branch of the trail goes
west on No. 12 from
Sprague, then on No. 201 and
No. 209 to the Tall Grass Prairie
Reserve, one of Manitoba’s last
remnants of this type of prairie.
More than 50 bird species nest
there, including bobolinks and
black-billed cuckoos, and check
out the Nature Conservancy
Visitor Centre while you’re there.
From Tolstoi the trail turns
north on No. 59, including such
places as St. Malo Provincial
Park and Rat River WMA, then
north to Winnipeg which features Fort Whyte Alive, the
Living Prairie Museum, and
Assiniboine Park and Forest
(watch for wood ducks there).
West from Winnipeg, the route
takes No. 26 with loops to St.
Ambroise Beach Provincial Park
and Delta Marsh WMA. A map
of the whole route can be downloaded (see website below), or
use the Backroad Mapbook,
available at many gas convenience stores.
The International Pine to
Prairie Birding Trail is still in the
making, with plans for further
developments. Although all the
sites are classed as “birding hot
spots,” non-birders will also
find the route interesting, and
because many are near main
roads, you can join the trail at
any point.
In Manitoba, the Watchable
Wildlife group has developed a
guiding booklet with a focus on
birds, available at tourist booths,
phone 1-800-214-6497, or go to
http://www.gov.mb.ca/watcha
blewildlife/pdf/pine_to_prairie_
birding_trail.pdf.
Minnesota info is also available on the Manitoba site or at:
mnbirdtrail.com.
Donna Gamache writes from
MacGregor, Manitoba
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Why grow
gazanias?
If you have a garden area that is hot and dry,
this one will perform well
By Albert Parsons
Although the plants can be spaced apart,
they look better if they are planted quite
n my garden and I’m sure in many close together as they don’t produce a
other gardens, there are a couple of lot of blooms at any one time so a group
spots that call for plants that like it hot will provide a better display of colour.
and dry. These locations can be a chal- Gazanias benefit from deadheading to
lenge because many plants that we want to keep them blooming.
Plant in a hot, well-drained spot that
use in these locations would require constant watering and perhaps some protec- gets full sun — no shade — as even a bit of
tion from the hottest rays of the afternoon shade will mean less bloom is produced.
sun. One annual, however, that will per- They respond well to fertilizer, and do
require water, but infreform well in such a locaquent deep water ing
tion is the gazania.
is recommended. The
A perennial originating
Plant in a hot, wellplants like to have the
in South Africa, this plant
drained spot that
soil dry out a bit between
is treated as an annual in
waterings and if it is kept
our locale. Gazanias are
gets full sun — no
consistently wet, they
sold as bedding plants,
shade — as even
will not thrive. Dusty
either individually pota bit of shade will
miller, which has the
ted or in paks. Be sure
mean less bloom is
same cultural requireto choose specimens
ments as gazanias, makes
that are quite large and
produced.
a good companion plant.
mature as this is a slowGazanias also are used
growing plant and very
in containers, but these
small seedlings will take
containers must receive
a long time to come into
full sun.
bloom. This is one case
The one disadvantage of gazanias is that
when buying more mature bedding plants
is a good practice. Do not plant outdoors the blooms tend to close on cloudy days
until temperatures are reliably warm — and they do close at night so you would
they need heat so perhaps wait until early not want to locate these plants in an outdoor living space that is used frequently
June before planting them outside.
Gazanias are not tall plants — usually at night. Plant breeders are developing
only 20 cm — although there are taller newer varieties that are better at staying
varieties. They are clumping plants and open during dull weather so look for tags
their dark-green leaves with silver under- proclaiming this characteristic. There are
sides are not unattractive even when the also double varieties, such as the one picplants are not in bloom. Their blooms are tured in the photo. Gazanias surely will
daisy-like and come in vibrant colours like add vibrant colour to that hot, dry spot in
yellow, orange, and red, as well as more your landscape.
subdued hues like burgundy, pink, cream
and white, and some varieties are striped. Albert Parsons writes from Minnedosa, Manitoba
Freelance contributor
I
Gazanias also come in double varieties like this one. PHOTO: ALBERT PARSONS
Botulism — not just linked to home-canned foods
Usually thought to be caused by improperly canned food, many other foods can support the growth of toxin as well
By Julie Garden-Robinson
NDSU Extension Service
E
very now and then I get a
call or email that inspires
a column. Last week, I
received a call from someone
who told me a tragic story that
involved food. According to my
caller, a woman had prepared
a main dish in a slow cooker.
When it was done, she turned
it off, covered it and let it stand
on the counter for many hours.
Later, she ate some of the food.
Investigators determined that
botulism was the cause of death.
My caller said he was attending her funeral, and he asked
me if I could write something
about botulism to warn others. I don’t know all the details.
Maybe she made this dish many
times previously. Perhaps she
let it stand on the counter in
the past but was fortunate that
the toxin didn’t form the other
times. Although we cannot
change the outcome, we can
learn from this tragedy.
Has this happened previously? In 1995, the Departments
of Health in Arkansas and
Oklahoma investigated a similar case. The patient had been
admitted to a hospital with dizziness, blurred vision, slurred
speech, difficulty swallowing
and nausea, which are hallmark symptoms of botulism. He
needed to be placed on a ventilator to breathe.
The investigators learned that
he had eaten home-canned
green beans and stew with roast
beef and potatoes. Contrary
to what people suspected, the
green beans were not the issue
in this case. The stew tested
positive for the botulinum
toxin. It had been covered with
a heavy lid and was allowed
to stand for three days on the
stovetop. The U.S. Department
of Agriculture recommends that
perishable food spend no more
than two hours at room temperature. The number of botulism cases per year is relatively
low, but the fatality rate is high.
The symptoms usually show up
18 to 36 hours after eating the
food.
Clostridium botulinum is
the name of a group of bacteria usually found in the soil, so
that is how the bacteria “hitch
a ride” on vegetables. The bacteria can form spores (protective coats) that allow the organism to survive in nature’s harsh
conditions. The toxin can form
in low-acid, anaerobic (oxygenfree), warm conditions. A covered container of lukewarm
stew would meet the criteria
to promote the formation of
the botulinum toxin. However,
placing leftover food in shallow
containers in the refrigerator
prevents the formation of the
toxin.
Besides beef stew, onions
sautéed in margarine and left
in a pile on a grill, foil-wrapped
baked potatoes left on the
counter overnight, and pot pies
all have been linked with botulism outbreaks. Mushrooms,
ripe olives, tuna, liver pâté,
luncheon meats, sausage and
smoked fish are among other
foods that can support the
growth of the toxin.
What are the lessons we can
learn from the tragedy my caller
described? If you make food
ahead of time or have leftovers,
be sure to cool foods quickly.
Toxins can form in food that is
not cooled fast enough. Some
toxins can be inactivated by 10
minutes of boiling, but preventing the toxin from forming is the
best way to protect ourselves.
As we would expect, thicker
foods, such as chili or stew, take
a longer time to cool. Here are
the steps to cool foods quickly:
•P lace thick foods, such as
stew or chili, in shallow pans
no more than two inches
deep. Cut meat into thin
pieces.
•Make your sink into an “ice
bath” to cool foods quickly.
Place food in a pan, then
set it in the ice bath, stirring
regularly.
•Leave out some of the water
in the recipe and add ice near
the end of cooking to chill the
food.
If you plan to can vegetables, meats and other low-acid
foods at home, remember that
you need to use a pressure canner, not a water-bath canner.
Pressure canners heat the food
to about 116 C (240 F), which
inactivates the spores that can
produce the deadly toxin. Add
acid, such as lemon juice or citric acid, to tomatoes to ensure
they are at a safe acidity level for
water-bath canning. Use safe,
research-tested salsa recipes
when canning.
Visit http://www.ag.ndsu.
edu/food for a wide range of
food preservation materials.
Julie Garden-Robinson, PhD, R.D., L.R.D.,
is a North Dakota State University
Extension Service food and nutrition
specialist and professor in the
department of health, nutrition and
exercise sciences.
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Auction Schools
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– White
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– Various
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– Various
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– Case/IH
– Cl
– Caterpillar Lexion
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– Massey Ferguson
– Versatile
– White
– Combines - Various
– Accessories
LAnDSCApinG
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– Lawn & Garden
LiVeSTOCK
Cattle
– Cattle Auctions
– Angus
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– Aryshire
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– Blonde d’Aquitaine
SpRAyinGequipMenT
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– Various
– Brahman
– Brangus
– Braunvieh
– BueLingo
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– Dexter
– Excellerator
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– Guernsey
– Hereford
– Highland
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– Jersey
– Limousin
– Lowline
– Luing
– Maine-Anjou
– Miniature
– Murray Grey
– Piedmontese
– Pinzgauer
– Red Poll
– Salers
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– Shaver Beefblend
– Shorthorn
– Simmental
– South Devon
– Speckle Park
– Tarentaise
– Texas Longhorn
– Wagyu
– Welsh Black
– Cattle Composite
– Cattle Various
– Cattle Wanted
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– Horse Auctions
– American Saddlebred
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– Pinto
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– Quarter Horse
– Shetland
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– Standardbred
– Tennessee Walker
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– Warmblood
– Welsh
– Horses For Sale
– Horses Wanted
poultry
– Poultry For Sale
– Poultry Wanted
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– Sheep Auction
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– Texel Sheep
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– Sheep Wanted
Swine
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Livestock Equipment
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& Vet Supplies
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– Cereal Seeds
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– Grass Seeds
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– Common Seed Various
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– Feed Grain
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AUCTION DISTRICTS
Parkland – North of Hwy 1; west of PR 242,
following the west shore of Lake Manitoba
and east shore of Lake Winnipegosis.
Westman – South of Hwy 1; west of PR 242.
Interlake – North of Hwy 1; east of PR 242,
following the west shore of Lake Manitoba
and east shore of Lake Winnipegosis.
Red River – South ofHwy 1; east of PR 242.
The Pas
AUCTION SALES
Manitoba Auctions – Parkland
AUCTION SALES
Manitoba Auctions – Parkland
UNRESERVED AUCTION for
The ESTATE of EDWARD MISANCHUK
SANDY LAKE, MB. • SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 6TH 10:00 AM
Birch River
DIRECTIONS: From Junction of Hwy#45 & Hwy #250, go North on Hwy #250 2.8 Kms through Sandy Lake to Sale
Site on West side of Hwy. Follow the Hwy #250 Marker Signs through Sandy Lake. Watch for Sale Day signs.
ORDER OF SALE: 10:00 – 1:00 (Misc, Tools, Collectables, Ect) Approx 1:00 (Lawn and Garden, Leisure, Vehicles,
Equipment, and Tractors)
Swan River
Minitonas
Durban
Winnipegosis
Roblin
Dauphin
Grandview
Ashern
Gilbert Plains
Fisher Branch
Ste. Rose du Lac
Russell
Parkland
Birtle
Riverton
Eriksdale
McCreary
Lundar
Gimli
Shoal Lake
Langruth
Neepawa
Hamiota
Gladstone
Rapid City
Virden
Melita
1
Killarney
Pilot Mound
Crystal City
Elm Creek
Sanford
Ste. Anne
Carman
Mariapolis
Lac du Bonnet
Beausejour
Winnipeg
Austin
Treherne
Westman
Boissevain
Stonewall
Selkirk
Portage
Carberry
Brandon
Souris
Waskada
Interlake
Erickson
Minnedosa
Reston
Arborg
St. Pierre
242
Morris
Winkler
Morden
Altona
Steinbach
1
Red River
AUCTION SALES
AUCTION SALES
Manitoba Auctions – Westman
PARKS
AUCTION SERVICE LTD.
SERVING MB & SK FOR OVER 30 YEARS.
Ed and Margaret Martin
Farm Equipment Auction
Elkhorn District, Manitoba
Fri., August 29th, 2014 @ 11:00 am
Located: 5.8 km (3 ½ mi) west of Elkhorn,
MB. on Trans Can. #1 Hwy. Or 30 km east of
Moosomin Sask. On #1 Hwy. Then 6.2 km
(4 mi) south on Municipal Road 168.
Watch for PARKS AUCTION SIGNS.
TRACTORS
• 710 Deutz Allis Dx 7.10 w/FWD w/Leon
790 fel/bucket, 5337 Hrs.
• 265 MF Diesel, 3 pt., 4030 hrs, good cond.
TRUCKS
• 1973 International 600 Loadstar, 3 Ton Grain
Truck, 15’ Steel B&H.
• 1997/98 Ford F250, 4x4, Extended Cab.
HAYING & LIVESTOCK EQUIPMENT
• 530 Case IH Single Axle PTO Manure Spreader.
• 355 New Holland Mix Mill.
• 2 – 851 New Holland Rnd Balers.
• 10 Rnd Bale, HAUSER. Bale hauling Wagon.
• 9’ New Holland #56 Side Delivery Rake.
HARVEST & TILLAGE EQUIPMENT
• 750 MF SP Combine, Diesel.
• 24’ Melroe (2x12’) #202 Press Drills.
• 56’ Morris Autofold Hyd Spring Tooth Harrow.
• 60’ Brandt Field Sprayer, 400 us gal.
SHOP TOOLS & MISC EQUIPMENT
• 180 LINCOLN welder, cables
• 40 gal COLEMAN UPRIGHT AIR COMPRESSOR.
• 12 spd CTT upright Drill Press
• Dual 8” pedestal grinder.
• 14” KING Cut Off Saw
• Power Hack Saw
• LINCOLN “Corepak 125” FLEX CORE WIRE
FEED WELDER on cart, New.
• Bin Areation Fan w/cord
• Misc livestock supplies/applicators.
• Meat Table Saw
• #32 Cast Meat Grinder w/elect mtr.
• 3-4 yd Miskin Belly Dump earth mover.
• Leon Reel Ground Drive, Hyd Dump hopper
Stone picker
GARDEN EQUIP
• John Deere 140 Hydrostatic Lawn tractor
w/ 48 Belly mtd mower, multi speed cruise
control, only 63 hours, Like NEW cond.
• 5 HP Craftsman, 17” Rear Tine Garden Tiller.
• 712 S Allis Chalmers Garden Tractor w/
rear mtd tiller.
• Assorted tools, wrenches, sockets.
HOUSEHOLD
• Deep freezers.
• Rocking chair, Coffee & end tables, Lamps,
Chesterfield/Chair, Singer Sewing machine,
Dresser/Washstand, misc. Crocks, jugs,
lanterns, stone hammer.
Lunch Available
TRACTORS: *Ford Jubilee, 3PT, 540 PTO, 4 Cyl Gas Eng, 1519 Hrs showing *JD 7200 MFWA w/ JD 740 Self Leveling,
Loader w/ Bucket & Joystick, 16 Spd Power Quad Trans, 3PT, 2 Valve Hyd, Dual PTO, 18.4-38 Rear rubber, 14.9-28
Front Rubber, 1433 Hrs Showing, s/n 004897 (Bale Forks – Sell Separate from Tractor) *Ford 9N, NOT RUNNING, 3PT,
4 Cyl Gas, s/n A177 *Ford 8N, 4 Cyl Gas Eng, 3 Spd STD Tran, 3PT, s/n A154 LAWN & GARDEN & LEISURE: *Kubota
BX1850 Lawn Tractor w/ 3 Cyl DSL Eng, Hydrostatic Drive, 60” Mower Deck, LA203 Loader w/ Bucket (47”) w/
Joystick, 47” Kubota Tiller, 3PT, 540 PTO, 4Wh Drive, Roll Bar 44.8 Hrs showing, Diff Lock, s/n 50444 *JD F725 Front
Deck Mower w/ Side Bagger, 54” Deck, Kawasaki Liquid – cooled V Twin Eng, 247 Hrs showing, s/n M0F725X041248
*2007 Craftsman DYS 5500 Lawn Tractor w/ 54” Mower Deck, 24HP B&S Engine, Hydro Trans, 3.8 Hrs showing, s/n
052 107 B001 356 *Craftsman Chain Drive Lawn Sweeper, 18 Bus Cap, 12” Brushes *Assorted Push Mowers *6’
Genaire Yard Sprayer w/ Hand wand *Sno-Trac Snow Blower, 26” Cut, 10HP Tecumseh Eng, Electric Start, 5 Spd Trans
*Harley-Davidson 3 Wheel Golf Cart, Gas Engine, Running Condition, s/n 3B18724H6 *14’ Crestliner Boat w/ Trailer,
Envinrude Lark VII Electric Shift Outboard Engine (40HP), Deep Hull Boat, Engine has extension to accommodate
the deep hull, Model 3054, 5 Seater, Electric Start, Reversible Rear Bench Seat, 2 Tow Hooks, s/n 24119E, NO
TOD FOR TRAILER *(2) 12’ Aluminum Fishing Boats *10’ Glasscraft Fiberglass Boat *Boat Trailer – NO TOD *(3)
Johnson 6HP Seahorse 2 Stroke Outboard engines, (2 – still in the box) s/n C19294 & s/n C19278 *5 ½ HP Johnson
Seahorse 2 Stroke Outboard Eng *(2) Envinrude Outboard engines VEHICLES & TRAILER: *2005 Buick Rendezvous
CXL Sport Utility, 3.4l V6 Eng, auto Trans, Air, Tilt, Cruise, Pwr Locks, Windows & Mirrors, Heated Seats, Leather
Interior, On Star, 89,179 Kms Showing, VIN# 3G5DB03E25S514488 *1985 Dodge Ram 350 w/ 7’3” x 11’ Cancade
Super box w/ Hoist, V8 Gas Eng, 4 Spd Std Trans, Running Boards, 3 Pc End Gate in Box, 28,364 Kms showing,
VIN# 1B6MD34W7FS678008 *1977 Honda Civic , Rebuilt 4 Cyl eng (Not sure if it is in running Cond), 4 Spd Std
Trans, 05,591 Miles Showing, VIN# BA-5119223 *1976 Pontiac Lemans, 4 Door, Auto Trans, 350 V8 eng, 66,388
Miles Showing, VIN# 2D29V61518142 *1983 Nissan ¼ Ton Truck, 4 Cyl Eng, STD Tran, 327,862 Kms Showing,
VIN# JN6ND01S0EW300598, PARTS ONLY – NO TOD *1974 Ford Thunderbird (2 Door) 460 V8 Eng (Needs Heads),
auto Trans, Pwr Windows & Locks, 48,320 Miles Showing, VIN# 4J87A122214, NOR RUNNING – NO TOD *1972
Chevrolet Caprice, Small Block 400 V8 eng, auto Trans, 2 Door, 68,069 Miles showing, VIN# 1N47R21121239, NO
TOD *Ford F155 Grain Truck, Flat Head V8 Eng, Dual Rear Wheels, 3394 Miles showing, PARTS ONLY – NOT RUNNING,
VIN#GQ811149-5864 *1967 Del Air 4 Door Car, Small Block V8, PARTS ONLY – NOT RUNNING – NO TOD *1950’S
Chev 1 Ton Step Side Truck, 2 Pc Windshield, PARTS ONLY – NOT RUNNING – NO TOD *1950’s GMC 9430 Flat Deck
Truck, PARTS ONLY – NOT RUNNING – NO TOD *1950’s F6 1 ton Truck w/ 11’ Gravel Box w/ Roller Hoist, Flathead
V8 Eng, Dual Rear Wheels, 65840 Miles showing, VIN# 8MA81AHP22892, PARTS ONLY- NOT RUNNING – NO TOD
*1940’S Ford F68 Flat deck Truck w/ single Wheels, PARTS ONLY – NOT RUNNING – NO TOD *1950’S Chev Step Van,
Model 3542, VIN#93542650178B, PARTS ONLY – NOT RUNNING – NO TOD SEED & TILLAGE: *14’ Cockshutt Deep
Tiller w/ Hyd Cylinder *14’ IH Deep Tiller w/ Hyd Cylinder *14’ IH Deep Tiller w/ Morris Mounted Harrows, Hyd Cylinder
ATTACHMENTS & 3PT: *4’ Woods 3PT Tiller, 540 PTO, Model T50, s/n 0002038 *Deerborne 2 Furrow 3PT Plow,
s/n 4917 *3PT Hyd Dump *Ferguson Type T-J0-20, 3PT Box w/ Dump, s/n 22358 *3PT Dump *7’ 3PT Blade (Ford),
Adjustable Both Ways *5’ Ford Brush Mower, 3PT, s/n WC14432 *Ford Dump Box, 3PT *6’ 3PT Cultivator WAGONS:
*4’x6’ 2 Wheel Wagon *4 Wheel Wagon, Running Gear MISC EQUIPMENT: *2 Wheel Honey Wagon *8” x 13 Belt Auger
w/ Wheels *28’ Diamond Harrow Bar SHOP ITEMS: *Craftsman 2HP Twin Cylinder Air compressor *Century 230 Amp
AC Welder *Chuan TE Bench Grinder *Grinding Mandrel w/ Electric Motor *Assorted Welding Rods *Shur Lift 2 ¼ Ton
Floor Jack *New Beach 6 Drawer Tool Box *Jack-All-Jacks *Record 3”Bench Vise *Assorted Hyd Jacks *Assorted
Mechanical Jacks *HD Building Jacks (Simplex) *Assorted Mechanics Creepers *Saw Mandrel Blades *Assorted
Boxes of Bolts & Nails *Assorted Jack Stands *Assorted JD Parts *Assorted 8N & 9N Parts *Selection of Wrenches
*Selection of Sockets *Assorted hand Tools *Assorted Power Tools & Air Tools *Car Ramps *Cart *Assorted Ladders
*Delta 10” Table Saw w/ Rip Fence, s/n K9004 ANTIQUE EQUIPMENT: *IH Type LA Engine (Stationary Engine) 1 ½ - 2
½ HP, s/n LAA60421 *Tandem Disk *HD Wood Splitter *Single Furrow Plow *Potato Cultivator (Horse Drawn) *Horse
Drawn Single Disk w/ Front Wheels *Horse Drawn Single Disk *Horse Drawn Dump Rake *Steel Wheel Cultivator *4
Sections S-Tine Harrows ANTIQUES: *Jubilee Wood Stove by Guelph Stove Co. 24” x 38”, 6 Place w/ Water Reservoir,
Oven, Overhead storage *Enterprise Wood Stove *Assorted Wood Stoves *Booker Self Feeder Coal Heater *Assorted
Hurricane Lanterns *Assorted Coal Oil Lamps *Gas Can *8” x 6” x 13’ Railway Crossing Marker Posts, Painted
*Assorted Railways Signs *Railway Switch *Assorted Hubcaps *12 Oak School Chairs *Assortment of antique Chairs
*chairs from the Prince Edward Hotel *Radiant Standard No 17 Wood Stove (Missing one leg) *Wood Burning Inserts
*Patio Doors *Assorted Crock Pots – 10 Gal, 6 gal, 2 Gal & Some Smaller ASSORTMENT OF MISC ITEMS: *Assorted
Bikes *Assorted Ladders *Goldie & McCulloch Co Ltd Golf SAFE, 31” x 32” *Assorted Lumber *Assorted Steel T Posts
*Assorted Rolls of Wire (Some New) *Assorted Yard Lights *Assorted Timbers *Assorted Wood Saws *500 Gallon Fuel
Tank (Never Had fuel in it – 5 years old) *Fuel Tank Stand *Cement Mixer w/ electric Motor *Assorted Cinder Blocks
*4x4 Cedar Posts *Assorted Barrels *Assorted Culverts *Assorted Posts *70+ Railway Ties
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT FRASER AUCTION SERVICE
PHONE: 204-727-2001 OR EMAIL: [email protected]
FRASER AUCTION SERVICE LTD.
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PHONE: (204) 727-2001 FAX: (204) 729-9912 www.fraserauction.com EMAIL: [email protected] Auctioneer: Scott Campbell
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Service not responsible for any accidents. GST & PST where applicable. TERMS: Cash or cheque. NOTE: cheques of
$50,000 or more must be accompanied by bank letter of credit. Sale conducted by FRASER AUCTION SERVICE
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AUCTION SALES
Manitoba Auctions – Red River
AG EQUIPMENT RETIREMENT
& CONSIGNMENT AUCTION
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 20th 10:00 AM
OWNERS - ED/MARGARET MARTIN
Phone: 204-845-2116
PARKS AUCTION SERVICE LTD.
GENE PARKS
RHETT PARKS
Office: 204-727-2828 306-735-7813
Cell: 204-729-7118
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FARMING
IS ENOUGH OF
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Location: 218 Brandt St. Steinbach, MB
AUCTIONEERS NOTE: The Martin Family
have farmed in the Elkhorn District
for 60 yrs. Plan to attend this sale of
mid size equipment.
AUCTION SALES
Manitoba Auctions – Red River
FEATURING: Diesel Pickup Trucks
*Grain Trucks *Tillage Equipment *Lawn & Garden Equipment
*Haying Equipment *New Skid Steer Attachments *New Storage Buildings *4WD Tractors *3 pth
Yard Tractors *Cube Vans & Storage Containers *Antique Trucks & Tractors. Call Today To Consign!!
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tornadostorm
• 2008KubotaTractor
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pto,withquicktach
• LA402Loader,material
bucketandquicktach,
forks,joystick,only607
oneownerhrs.
• 2008FarmKing72”in
3pthFinishmowerrear
discharge
• 2008FarmKing60’’3pth
snowblower
• 2008FarmKing60”in
3pth,rotarytiller
• Allbikesrunning,
• 2006HondaRincon
680cc4x4Automatic,
3600miles
• HondaXR70motorbike
• HondaXR100dirtbike
• Kawaski100ccmotor
bike
• HondaCM400Tbike,
thisonemaynotrun
• ATVmountedsprayer
12voltpump
• JetSkitigershark650
ccSuzukiengine,good
runner
FROM MIAMI, MB ON HWY. 23, 5 MILES
WEST, 3 SOUTH ON PR 240, 1 MILE
WEST AND 1/4 SOUTH OR NORTH OF
DARLINGFORD ON HWY. 240
Partial listing see our website
www.billklassen.com
See our website: www.billklassen.com or call 204-325-4433 cell 6230
1-800-782-0794
BILL KLASSEN AUCTIONEERS
AUCTION SALES
Manitoba Auctions – Interlake
McSherry Auction Service Ltd
AUCTION SALE
Alex Medwid
Sat., August 23 @ 10:00 am
Arborg, MB
North 5 Miles on 329 then East 2 Miles RD 13416 then South 1/4 Mile on RD 13E
Alex has retired from his Electrical Career & Has Moved off the Acreage
Contact: (204) 643-5288
TRACTORS, BOBCAT & TRENCHER: Case IH 685 MFWA Cab 3PH w/ Allied 594 FEL, 7236 hrs *
2010 Kubota B 2710 MFWA Hydrastic 3PH 540 PTO w/ Belly Mount Mower & Kubota LA 402 FEL,
1008 hrs * Bobcat Melroe 500 * Case 760 4WD Cab FRT Blade & Trencher Attach, 3966 hrs * 05
Jeep Grande Cherokee 4x4, 165,000 km, Sft * 97 Ford Econoline 250 Van, 156,000 Sft * 87 Ford
F250 Ext Cab 146,000 km * 05 Precision Pintle H 18’ Flat Deck Tandem 7000 lb x2 w Ramps *
Farm King 3PH 7’ Rotovator * Woods 3PH 6’ Rotary Mower * JD 3PH 84” Snowblower * Allied 3PH
7’ Blade * Kubota 3PH 2B Plow * Trailer Wood Splitter * Saw Mandrel * JD 1445 Serious II 4WD dsl
60” Com Mower w/ MCS600 Bagger System, 45 hrs Owner Approval of Last Bid Needed * Polaris
90cc Outlaw Quad * 91 Yamaha 120 Snowsport Snowmobile * Lode King 1500 bus Hopper Bin *
2) Westeel 2000 Bus Bin * 3) 12’x14’ Wood Granary POWER TOOLS: Good Brand Names! Milwakee * Dewalt * Bosch * Makita * Portable Upright Air Comp * New Hobert 175 Welder * Drill Press *
Onan 4-KW Onan Generator * Dust Collector * Metal Chop Saw * 250 Amp Welder * Ridget Sliding
Mitre Saw & Stand * Hilti TE60 * Jack Hammers * Tools 18 volt * Air & Hand Tools * GreenLee Hyd
Punch Driver Set * Socket Set * Manual Pipe Benders * Crimpers * Bolt Cutters * Fish Tape * Vise
* Stabilizing Jack * Chain Hoist * Post Malt * Large Amount Hand Tools * Drill Bits * Whole Saws *
Building Electric Supply LARGE AMT of ELECTRICAL SUPPLY - Sold by the PALLET LOTS * Elec
Motors 15HP, 100HP * Elec Wire * Lumber * 30) Railway Ties * Sheet Metal * Welding Material *
Ripper Attach * New 1800 lb 12v Winch * New Gas Engine * Construction Scaffolding & Platform *
SCRAP PILES: Copper * Batteries * HOUSEHOLD: GD Appliances * Fridge * Deep Freeze * Washer
* Dryer * Schwin 825 Treadmill * 3 pc LR Suite * Dresser *
(204) 467-1858 or (204) 886-7027
www.mcsherryauction.com
McSherry Auction Service Ltd
AUCTION SALE
Anne Martens Berard (Late Joseph)
Sun., August 24 @ 10:00 am
Seven Sisters, MB - East 1/2 Mile on Hwy #307
Contact: Viewing by Appt - (204) 797-0844
Trucks & Trailers: 05 H&H BH 8'x16' Enclosed Trailer * BH 14' Tandem flat Deck w/ Ramps * BH
18' Tandem Flat Deck * 2) Utility Trailers * 92 Ford Range w/ Cap * 81 Chev 1 ton Dually Propane
w/ 14' Cube Box Yard & Rec: 10 Odes 400cc 4x4 Side by Side * Crafts 13.5HP R Mower * 2)
Craftsman 5 HP Roto Tiller * 3) Push Gas Mowers * Yard Trailer * Stihl Gas Hole Digger * Elec
Chain Saws * Wheel Barrow * Steel Wheels * Patio Tables * Fishing, Camping Items * Propane
BBQ * Pedal Bikes Tractors & Misc: Case DC 4 Tractor * 2) Cement Mixer w/ Elec Motors * Fuel
Slip Tank * A-Frame List * Trailer Parts * Load Binders * Lumber * Plywood * Home Repair * Al
Ladders * Warehouse Cart * 2) Wheel Dollies * Tiger Torche * Quantity of Copper Tools: 225 Welder
* Port Air Comp * Drill Press * Metal Band Saw * Accetylene Torches * Battery Charger * Pedestal
Tire Changer * Chain Saws * Mitre Saw * Power Tools * Makita Planer * Various Hand Tools * Tool
Cabinet * Gear Puller * Shop Supply Household & Antiques: Deep Freeze * Washer & Dryer * Hall
Elec Bingo Game * Wood Heater * Painted Dressers * Barn Lanterns * Coal Lamps *
(204) 467-1858 or (204) 886-7027
www.mcsherryauction.com
McSherry Auction Service Ltd
HUGE CLOSE OUT
Hardware /
Building Supply Store
Wed., September 3 @ 10:00 am
Stonewall, MB - #12 Patterson Drive
ALL NEW PRODUCT - 5 SEMI LOADS
Just A Small Guideline - Visit Our Website
Lumber: All Dimensions, Treated & Not * Plywood * Drywall * Lattice * Sheet Metal * New
Bldgs * Pop Tents * Storage Tents * 2) 20x30 * 2) 10x20 * 2) 18’ Decorate Gates * Fencing:
Railway Ties * Posts * Wire * Barb * High Tensil * Mesh Panels * Elec * Battery * Solar Fencers
* Bldg Supply * Windows * Doors-Interior & Exterior * Screen * Insulation * Shingles * Bags
Cement * Vents * New Hardware * Screws * Nails * Hinges * Bathroom Fixtures * Vanity *
Faucets * Elec * Plumbing * Garage Door Openers * Garage Door Openers * Stains * Paints
* Semi Load Barkman Concrete Products: Bricks * Pads * Fire Products * Fountain Kits *
Semi Load Bagged Feed: Poulty * Horse * Cattle * Rabbit * Salt # Mineral * Dog & Cat Food
* Farm Misc: Grain & Livestock Items - Metal Corral Panels 8-16’ * Gates * High Hog Gates
* 10’Metal Bunk Feeders * Panels * Poly Tanks * Baler Twine * 2) Dozer Blades * Fencers *
Canvas * Belts * Baler Twine * Silage Wrap * Tools: Air Comp * 6500 Watt Generators * Battery/
Booster Charger * Dewalt Compound Mitre Saw * 50) Power Tools * Dewalt * Makita * Port
Cable B&D * Chain Saws * Air Tools * 18 Volt Tools * 18 Volt Greaser * Dsl Generators * Tire
Changer * Large Amt Various Hand Tools: Hyd Jacks * Jackalls * Welding Access * Work
Bench-1) 32 Drawer * Tool Boxes * Store Product: New Batteries * Shop Vacs * Submerg
Pumps * Heaters * Air Cond * Dehumdifiers * Ladders * Fishing * Camping * Steel Toe Boots *
Gloves * Yard: Poulan R Mowers * Push Mowers * Roto Tillers * Lawn Sweep * Sheds * Wheel
Barrow * Yard Care Products * Hand Yard Tools *
(204) 467-1858 or (204) 886-7027
A GAMBLE...
Advertise in the Manitoba
Co-operator Classifieds,
it’s a Sure Thing!
AUCTION SALES
Manitoba Auctions – Interlake
AUCTION SALES
Manitoba Auctions – Westman
ACREAGE & TOOL AUCTION for Laurent &
Germaine Goderis Sat., Sept. 6th at 9:30am at the
farm 1-mi North of Swan Lake, MB. Tractors & Equipment Sells at 1:00PM: 2010 Kubota L3240 MFWD
Hydostatic 32-HP DSL 3-PTH, PTO, Cab, A/C, Heat,
only 79-hrs, w/Kubota LA514 Loader. Ford Jubilee,
running; Farm King 84-in. Snow Blower like new
Other Yard Equip; ATV’s & Leisure Equipment.
Full line of Lawn & Garden Equipment sells at 12:30PM
includes 3 Riding Mowers. Real Good Power Shop Tools. Good Selection of Power Hand
Tools. Lots of Shop Supplies & Hand Tools. Much
much more. Check our website for full list &
pics For inquiries call Laurent at (204)836-2196
Sierens Auctions (204)526-5047 or (204)744-2364
www.sierensauction.com
www.mcsherryauction.com
McSherry Auction Service Ltd
AUCTION SALE
Estate & Moving
Wed., August 27 @ 4:00 pm
Stonewall, MB - #12 Patterson Drive
Yard & Rec * Tools & Misc* Antique Furniture
* Antiques * Adv & Collectibles * Household
(204) 467-1858 or (204) 886-7027
www.mcsherryauction.com
Farming is enough of a gamble, advertise in the
Manitoba Co-operator classified section. It’s a sure
thing. 1-800-782-0794.
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AUCTION SALES
Manitoba Auctions – Interlake
AUCTION SALES
Manitoba Auctions – Interlake
AUCTION SALES
Manitoba Auctions – Interlake
LARGE ANTIQUE, COLLECTIBLES
& REAL ESTATE AUCTION
FOR MATTHEW & NATASHA GRAY
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 13th 10:00 AM
Location: 502 1st Street, Portage la Prairie, MB
REAL ESTATE
• A. Property Located at 502 1st Street. 2500
sqr ft home w/ double attached garage.
• B. 3 Commercial Lots Hwy Frontage (sold
separately) Located on Hwy #1A East side of
portage.
For Details see real estate section or
visit our website.
FIRE TRUCK
• 1950 F135 Ford Fire Truck, running order,
low mileage
TOYS & COLLECTIBLES
• Mint boxed 1st Edition Tin Lithographed
Hockey game with image and signature of
Foster Hewitt Reliable Toys
• Hockey memorabilia
• Nice assortment of high end collectable dolls
• Two children’s chairs decorated with
decoupage (one naughty, one nice)
• Louis Marx and Co #2650 Mechanical Toy
Phonograph in box “Minty”
• Sets of build your own doll house furniture
• Tin lithograph doll houses
• 1950’s Xylophone
• Tin Lithographed Advertising Rulers
• American flyer 706 uncouplers boxed
• (approx. 40+ pieces) of Canadian ‘Air Force
Sweetheart pins, bracelets, broaches and clips.
• Oil bottles, rulers and advertising
• 30” & 20” high 3 masted scooner wood
• 20” high fishing boat wood
• Old Coins, Stamps & 1st day covers
• Post War American & French Army Base Flags
• Many Occupied Japan figures,
toys and items of interest
• Monarch memorabilia
• Nice collection of “Drewrys” bottles
depicting RCMP with tins and openers
• Air Force War Time Wedgy Hat
• MP’s arm band
• Hat badges (Military)
• Milk glass, Depression glass, Art glass
• Toby jugs
• Photographic collectables
• Full size Replica Death Mask of King Tut &
African Tribal Masks
• Ball and claw piano stool
• Arrow and spear heads in napped stone
• Campbell’s soup kid dolls mint (with
advertising and collectables)
• Beautiful 9” spelter horse statue
• Assorted crack Top Ink Wells
• Green/blue/amethyst mason jars
• 1960’s Impala chrome ash tray stand
(Impala club guys will love this)
• Nice large assortment of 1930 and sentiment
cards for all seasons and reasons
• 1956 Eaton’s toyland catalog (minty)
• Cast Iron Horse and buggy
• Cast iron locomotive train with tender 2
passenger cars with one rear observation car
• Assorted pairs of antique spectacles and
various cases
• Antique Rolls Royce Razor and case
• 1941 Season Greetings Hydro News
Ephemera (minty)
• #2 Edition Vancouver BC RCAF King’s Crown
cloth chest patch (Minty)
• Bing Crosby Photo and endorsement on Valley
Farms Ice Cream Carton
• 3 nice aluminum billet folk art war planes
10”-12” wing span
• Assorted fountain pen ink blotters (advertising)
• Military Canada Post First Day Covers
• 7’ Decorative Giraffe
• Original St. Hyacinths Stations of the Cross
in frames
ANTIQUE FURNITURE
• 3 pc Depression Painted Wood Grain: Chest
Of Drawers w/ Mirror & Washstand
• Victorian Oak Wardrobe w/ Half Barley Twist
• Georgian Oak Six Sided Wardrobe
• Small Bow Fronted China Cabinet
• 1940 Oak Side Board
• Victorian Full Side Board Carved Boar Heads
• 1/4 Cut Oak Table w/ Metal and glass
ball-n-claw feet
• 1930-40’s Northern Electric Floor
Model Radio
• 1940 Oak Dining Room Suite “hand carved”
Table w/ Leaf, 4 Chairs, side board
• 6’/4’/2.5’ tobacco store display cabinet
(circa 1940)
• 4’/4’/2.5’ display cabinet (circa 1950)
• Gramophone with records
• Original St. Hyacinths Choir pew
METAL TOYS & TRAIN COLLECTION
• Lionel “O” gauge Sante Fe War Bonnet AA
Locomotives Number 2333
• Lionel “O” gauge 100 Anniversary
Commemorative box car Joshua Lionel
• Lionel “O” gauge re war caboose in
plate #1682
• Tin plate reefers box cars and cabooses by
Hafner and Marx
• Tin plate engine tender and two passenger
cars by “Mar lines”
• 1950’s Cragston Milk truck, rare maroon
color missing wheels
• Tin plate 1950’s Japanese San Francisco fire
truck with 6 fire fighters
• Nice late 1940’s Japanese tin plate car
• Nice size 1950’s tin plate toy ford dump truck
• Tin plate lithographed silver mountain
train #3525
• Wester tin lithographed locomotive
• Wilesco steam engine #D10 with work station
• Crest Liner Model Ships Miniature replicas
and Post 2nd World War British Ship and
Submarines
• Nordair and CP Air 737-200 1/100th scale
models mint boxed nice artwork on box
• Many more collectable toys, COMIC
CON, STAR WARS, STAR TREK TO
NUMEROUS TO LIST
PLUS TOOLS, APPLIANCES & MISC ITEMS
Full Listing At www.pennerauctions.com
PENNER AUCTION SALES LTD.
218 Brandt Street Steinbach, MB Ph: 204.326.3061 Fax: 204.326.3061
Toll Free: 1-866-512-8992
www.pennerauctions.com
AUCTION SALES
Saskatchewan Auctions
WILLIAM & JEAN KOWALISHEN AUCTION. Sat.,
Aug., 30th, 2014 11:00am. Directions: 6-MI SOUTH
ON #8, 2 AISNE ROAD, 1 EAST, 1/2 SOUTH KAMSACK, SK “CLEAN UP SALE” MACHINERY: IHC
28-ft 6200 Press Drills: rubber press, markers,
shedded, real nice; IHC 5000 24-in Vibrachisel: harrows, excellent; IHC 24-in Vibrashank w/harrows;
12-ft deep tillage; 50-ft tine harrow bar; 2) 12-ft
Cockshut tandem discs hooked together w/hitch;
JD 4-wheel trailer. AUGERS: Weststeel W80 - 46
PTO Auger, real nice; Sakundiak 7x41 Auger: ES,
excellent. BINS: 3) 2000 Weststeel hopper bins on
skids, excellent; 2000-bus Weststeel bin on cement; 1650-bus Weststeel Rosco on cement; 1650
metal industries on cement; 16x20 wood bin. VEHICLES: 1993 Chev Silverado 1/2 Ton: V8 auto, showing
81,000-kms, excellent; 1984 Old 98 Brome: V8 auto,
nice; 1989 Chev 4 door Caprice: V8 auto, 279,000-kms.
MISC AND SHOP: Lincoln 180 welder; Band saw; Vices; Clamps; Greasers; Bin sweep; JD pressure washer;
Ladders; 1250-gal. water tank; 3-HP aeration fan; Hyd
drill fill; Wrenches, sockets, nuts, bolts, etc. RECREATION AND YARD: JD 318 Hydro Lawn Tractor: 48-in
deck, rotor tiller, real nice; Rotor tiller; JD snow blower.
Plus misc shop & household. NOTE: William & Jean
moved to Yorkton. This is a clean up sale. Visit www.
ukrainetzauction.com for complete pictures & listing.
Sale conducted by Ukrainetz Auction Theodore SK.
(306)647-2661. License #915851.
Go public with an ad in the Co-operator classifieds.
AUTO & TRANSPORT
AUTO & TRANSPORT
Auto & Truck Parts
GREAT PRICES ON NEW, used & remanufactured
engines, parts & accessories for diesel pickups.
Large inventory, engines can be shipped or installed. Give us a call or check us out at www.thickettenginerebuilding.ca Thickett Engine Rebuilding.
Ph (204)532-2187, Russell MB.
Sale Conducted by:
PENNER AUCTION SALES LTD.
BUILDING & RENOVATIONS
BUILDING & RENOVATIONS
BUILDING & RENOVATIONS
Building Supplies
BUILDING & RENOVATIONS
Building Supplies
BUILDING & RENOVATIONS
Roofing
FARM MACHINERY
Parts & Accessories
PRICE TO CLEAR!!
Harvest Salvage Co. Ltd.
75 truckloads 29 gauge full hard
100,000PSI high tensile roofing &
siding. 16 colours to choose from.
B-Gr. coloured......................70¢/ft.2
Multi-coloured millends.........49¢/ft.2
Ask about our blowout colours...65¢/ft.2
Also in stock low rib white 29 ga. ideal for
archrib buildings
BEAT THE PRICE
INCREASES CALL NOW
FOUILLARD STEEL
SUPPLIES LTD.
ST. LAZARE, MB.
1-800-510-3303
BUILDINGS
2004 HI-QUAL 36 X 22 Fabric Quonset; Agri-plastic calf hutches w/pails & doors; 2 metal calf sheds.
Phone (204)571-1254, Brandon.
AFAB INDUSTRIES IS YOUR SUPERIOR post
frame building company. For estimates and information
call
1-888-816-AFAB(2322).
Website:
www.postframebuilding.com
McMunn & Yates post frame
building systems are the ultimate
in post frame construction for
the agricultural, commercial and
industrial markets.
McMunn & Yates post frame
buildings
are
economocial,
functional and attractive. Our
attention to detail ensure that you
receive a high quality building that
will last and perform for many
years.
www.mcmunnandyates.com
CALL TOLL FREE
1-855-962-6866
Ron Cook
P. 204-638-5303
C. 204-572-5821
F. 204-622-7053
[email protected]
Jan Ward
P. 204-478-8291
F. 204-284-8284
[email protected]
Make it better
Buy one province, buy two
provinces or buy all three.
Great rates whatever
you choose
Contact Sharon
Email: [email protected]
FYFE PARTS
1-800-667-9871 • Regina
1-800-667-3095 • Saskatoon
1-800-387-2768 • Winnipeg
1-800-222-6594 • Edmonton
“For All Your Farm Parts”
www.fyfeparts.com
NEW & USED TRACTOR PARTS
NEW COMBINE PARTS
BUSINESS SERVICES
Crop Consulting
Large Inventory of
new and remanufactured parts
FARM CHEMICAL SEED COMPLAINTS
We also specialize in: Crop Insurance appeals;
Chemical drift; Residual herbicide; Custom operator
issues; Equipment malfunction; Yield comparisons,
Plus Private Investigations of any nature. With our
assistance the majority of our clients have received
compensation previously denied. Back-Track
Investigations investigates, documents your loss and
assists in settling your claim.
Licensed Agrologist on Staff.
For more information
Please call 1-866-882-4779
CONTRACTING
MANITOBA BASED CUSTOM HARVESTING operation equipped w/Case IH & John Deere combines. Peas, cereals, canola, & soybeans. Flex heads,
straight heads & PU headers. Professional operation
fully insured. Phone:(204)371-9435 or (204)391-5491.
Call our toll-free number to take advantage of our Prepayment Bonus. Prepay for 3 weeks and we’ll run your
ad 2 more weeks for free. That’s 5 weeks for the price
of 3. Call 1-800-782-0794 today!
CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT
2008 KOMATSU HYD EXCAVATOR PC 308 zeroturn USLC-3 w/hyd quick attach clean up bucket,
13-ft. stick, A/C, plumbed for GPS, also has auxillary hyd for thumb, $75,000; JD 270 LC hyd excavator, quick attach, hyd thumb, 12-ft. stick, A/C,
$55,000; 2001 Volvo 210 excavator, w/quick attach
$45,000. Phone:(204)871-0925, MacGregor.
2008 KOMATSU HYD EXCAVATOR PC 308 zeroturn USLC-3 w/hyd quick attach clean up bucket,
13-ft. stick, A/C, plumbed for GPS, also has auxillary hyd for thumb, $75,000; JD 270 LC hyd excavator, quick attach, hyd thumb, 12-ft. stick, A/C,
$55,000; 2001 Volvo 210 excavator, w/quick attach
$45,000. Phone:(204)871-0925, MacGregor.
LETOURNEAU LS 13-YD HYD scraper, sand
blasted & painted, matching tires, VGC, $32,000.
(204)326-3109, Steinbach.
FARM MACHINERY
Grain Bins
MORE OPTIONS TO
SAVE YOU MONEY
Round up the cash! Advertise your unwanted
equipment in the Manitoba Co-operator classifieds.
BUSINESS SERVICES
FARM MACHINERY
Prairie-Wide Display Classifieds
MURPHY SALVAGE New & used parts for tractors,
combines, swathers, square & round balers, tillage,
press drills & other misc machinery. MURPHY SALVAGE (204)858-2727 or toll free 1-877-858-2728.
BUILDINGS
ALLAN DAIRY IS TAKING bookings for the 2014 silage season, trucks equipped with floatation tires, For
more information call (204)371-1367 or (204)371-7302.
BUILT TO LAST
Tractors Combines Swathers
GOODS USED TRACTOR PARTS: (204)564-2528
or 1-877-564-8734, Roblin, MB.
CONCRETE FLATWORK: Specializing in place & finish
of concrete floors. Can accommodate any floor design.
References available. Alexander, MB. 204-752-2069.
CONTRACTING
Custom Work
POST FRAME BUILDINGS
1-866-729-9876
5150 Richmond Ave. East
BRANDON, MB.
www.harvestsalvage.ca
New, Used & Re-man. Parts
CUSTOM BIN MOVING Book now! Fert Tanks.
Hopper Bins/flat. Buy/Sell. Call Tim (204)362-7103
or E-mail Requests [email protected]
FOR SALE: 1,650-BU WESTEEL Rosco Grain bin
with floor. Phone:(204)526-2810 or (204)526-2658.
USED WESTEEL GRAIN BINS, 14-ft diameter, 7 tiers,
& 2300-Bu. Ready to move. Phone (204)876-4637
WESTEEL GRAIN BIN EXTENSIONS, 14-ft & 19ft, galvanized & plastic culverts, 19-ft & 14-ft roof
sheets, $35 & $25/each. Roofing & siding seconds,
half price. Phone:(204)257-3634.
FARM MACHINERY
Grain Carts
M & W GRAIN carts, 500-bu, 1000 Rpm PTO,
18.4x26 tires, $10,000 OBO. Phone (204)864-2498
FARM MACHINERY
Grain Vacuums
CURT’S GRAIN VAC SERVICES, parts & repair for
all makes & models. Craik SK, (306)734-2228.
STEINBACH, MB.
Ph. 326-2443
Toll-Free 1-800-881-7727
Fax (204) 326-5878
Web site: farmparts.ca
E-mail: [email protected]
The Real Used FaRm PaRTs
sUPeRsToRe
Over 2700 Units for Salvage
• TRACTORS • COMBINES
• SWATHERS • DISCERS
Call Joe, leN oR daRWIN
(306) 946-2222
monday-Friday - 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
WATROUS SALVAGE
WaTRoUs, sK.
Fax: 306-946-2444
FARM MACHINERY
Machinery Miscellaneous
(1) 600V 25-30HWP Square D frequency drive,
$2,500; (2) 2,000-g fuel tanks, quarter inch steel,
10-in I-beam stands, $800; Sutton rod & tubing
straightener from 1/2-in to 1-1/2-in, $8,000; 1-lot of
bin sheets, 3-ft x 8-in around, wide & narrow core,
$21/sheet; UII pick-up reel; 1-lot of SS hog feeders,
from 25-80-lbs, $35/each. GrainLeg 7,200 bushels/hour 110-ft height, 12-in pockets, $9,000. HaulAll seed tender, 2 compartments, mount on a Manag trailer, $12,000. Arnies low-bed 24-ft, $12,000.
Phone:(204)274-2502, x225.
1975 CASE 1070 TRACTOR: 3-PTH, 5566-hrs;
1981 3/4 Ton GMC 4x4 truck: brand new tires,
52,244-kms, 5th wheel ball in box; 1999 Bobcat 873
Loader: 6036-hrs, 3 attachments - bale fork, bucket,
and
grapple;
New
Idea
haybine.
Phone
(204)571-1254, Brandon.
1984 VERS. 4400 SWATHER, w/cab, large rubber,
bat-reel, good condition, asking $4,000 OBO; 1982
Vers. 400 swather, 20-ft header, bat-reel, good condition, asking $1,200; 1982 20-ft double swath 400
Vers. asking $1,000 OBO. 24-ft Ocean container, can
be delivered, asking $3,800. Phone: (204)728-1861.
1998 CASE IH 8825 25-ft. windrower DSL, w/rear
mount, freeform swath roller (can sell separate), excellent condition, $23,000; 1996 NH 499 mower
conditioner, VGC, $6,000; 2005 Hesston round baler w/net wrap, $8,000; NH 114 mower conditioner,
$2,000. (204)383-5346, (204)793-7396.
2001 JD 9650 COMBINE, 2300-hrs, $67,000; JD 925
Flex head, excellent shape, $7400; 1997 45-ft Lode
King aluminum combo trailer, good condition, $7500;
5000 IHC DSL 24.5-ft swather, w/U2-PU reel, $6900;
20-ft UII PU reel, nice condition, $2,000; Flexicoil 65
100-ft. sprayer, $2,700; JD 8 row 22-in. all crop head,
$4,500; JD 15-ft. head w/sunflower pans, $1,500;
Grain Dryer CMS14E continuous multi stage, $5,000;
JD 7100 18 rule planter, $4,000; 3-PTH 90-ft. sprayer,
$3,500. (204)325-8019.
2006 HESSTON SOFT-CENTRE BALER, excellent
shape, stored inside shed, $6500 OBO; Also crimper off 400 Versatile swather; Massey 750 combine w/
extension hopper; 2 Goodyear tires 16.9x28 off tractor,
radials (no brakes) $300 for pair; Case IH small square
baler $1700 OBO. (204)886-2083, Teulon.
If you want to sell it fast, call 1-800-782-0794
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FARM MACHINERY
Machinery Miscellaneous
FARM MACHINERY
Machinery Miscellaneous
COMBINES
John Deere
TILLAGE & SEEDING
Tillage Various
3400 INDUSTRIAL FORD TRACTOR w/loader;
IHC truck chassis w/new 920 tires; Feed barley.
Phone:(204)735-2567.
QUIT FARMING: 2008 STX 430 4WD, new tires,
$160,000; 2008 CIH 8010 4WD combine, 30-ft flex
draper, $200,000; 2011 Farm King Auger, 13x85,
hyd. swing & hyd. lift on swing, $18,000; 2013 Geringhoff corn chopping header, 8x30-in, w/row
stompers, $80,000; (2) 105 White tractors, rebuilt
eng., $7,000; Roadrunner header haul, $8,000; 30ft Case IH MacDon draper header, $20,000; IH
4240 tractor w/15-ft mower, $12,000; 16x30 Westco
cult., $1,500; 16x30 Band sprayer, $1,500; 32-ft
Ezee-on tandem disc cushion spring loaded gangs,
almost like new, $25,000. Call:(204)871-0925, Macgregor, MB.
1981 JD TURBO 6620 combine, w/hydrostatic
trans, corn concaves, 216 pick-up w/reverser, 16-ft
straight header, air design separator adjustment,
3,276-hrs. Repairs have been done as per green
light inspection, always stored inside. Asking
$10,000,OBO. Phone:(204)822-3387.
FOR SALE: 7-FT. 3-PTH cultivator, 6-in. spacing,
$390 OBO. Phone (204)257-5916.
42-FT TANDEM ALUMINUM CORN husker trailer;
50-ft Cancade trailer w/roll tarp, good for livestock
or hauling scrap iron; 30-ft John Deere straight
header w/sunflower attachment; 8-in Farmking auger, 13-hp w/Honda motor; 7-in Sakundiak auger,
w/Kawasaki motor; 13-inx85-ft Farm King auger
;13-inx71-ft Westfield auger; Hopper feed bins, assorted sizes; 42-ft Ezee-On chisel plow w/distributor
fan for granular fertilizer. Call Mark Devloo
(204)825-7655, Jamie Devloo (204)825-8765.
595 ALLIED FEL, COMPLETE w/controls, bucket,
grapple & Universal Mounting brackets, VGC.
Phone (204)348-7680 or cell (204)213-2628.
DOWNSIZING: 2001 JD 7410 FWA 740 loader
6,870-hrs; MF 860 6 cyl 2,201-hrs, PU, $5,000; 20ft. straight cut PU reel; JD 2420 DSL 25-ft. UII reel;
21-ft. Hart Carter PU reel; New Quonset future steel
52x35x18 in crate; GMC 1981 7000 series 17-ft.
factory grain box & hoist, A1; 1980 Chev 6500 tandem gravel box & hoist, propane, $3,800; 18-ft. Vac
tank & pump, off Ford 750 truck, A1; MF 410 combine PU, runs good, $1,200; PWR parachute Rotex
SR7, as is $3,000; Steel mounted skid mount cummins w/trans $2,200; 1999 Cat loader IT28G, A1;
2003 Hitachi ZX200LC, A1. (306)236-8023
FOR SALE: 25-FT. & 35-ft. Morris deep tillers w/3
row mulchers, includes spare parts, asking $2,750
OBO for both. (204)265-3365, Beausejour.
FOR SALE: HIGH CLEARANCE sprayer 800-gal
tank, good tires, hyd pump, 75-ft. or more booms
w/windshields, $3,000 OBO; Canola shear cutters,
$85; electronic hay preserver applicator, new,
$1,500 OBO; 20-ft. Vers refurbished PU reel
w/plastic fingers, $200. (204)866-2253
GRAIN CARTS LARGE SELECTION used carts JM
650, $10,500; EZ 675, $11,000; Brent 620 scales,
$11,500; Brent 770, $14,000; JM 875, $18,000; Brent
976, $28,000; Bourgault 1100 $17,500. We have others.
Disk rippers DMI 5 shank, $8,900; 7 shank, $10,900;
Disks IH 490 25-ft., $7,500; Bushog 25-ft., $7,500;
JD 330 22-ft., $9,500; JD 30-ft., $10,500; Vers 36-ft.,
$25,000; Kewannee & Towner breaking discs. Phone
(204)857-8403.
GRAIN VACS BRANDT 4000, $7,000; REM 2500
HD, $9,500; Jump Auger, $500; 8x31 Westfield Auger, $1,800; Fertilizer Spreaders 4-9 Ton large selection conveyor grain carts for beans 4-ft. 750-bu.
hyd drive, $17,000; Kinze 450 bean cart scales,
$12,000; Flex heads JD 925 air reel, $8,500; JD
924, $6,000; Case IH 25-ft. 1020, $6,000; 30-ft.,
$8,000; IH 820, $2,000; Case IH straight header
25-ft., $4,000; 30-ft., $4,500; JD 930 Rigid, $2,500;
Phone (204)857-8403.
GRAVITY WAGONS NEW 400-BU, $7,400; 600-bu,
$12,000; 750-bu, $17,750; Tarps available. Used 350-bu,
$3,200; 500-bu, $6,000; 616-bu., $10,500; Large Selection 250-750 bu grain screen-ers Hutch #1500, $1,500;
DMC 48-in., $2,500; DMC 54-in., $4,000; Kwik Kleen 5-7
Tube Screen-ers, $4,000 & up; V Drainage plow, $1,500;
Scrap-ers 4-yd, $3,900; 6-yd Crown, $5,500; Eversman 6.5-yd., $6,000; 7.5-yd., $8,000; 10-ft. Landlevellers
$2,250; 3-PH 9-ft. blade, $950. Phone (204)857-8403.
HAYBINES GEHL 14-FT., $3,900; NH 116, $3,000;
Hay Conditioners, $800 up; 14 Wheel Rake,
$6,500; NH 166 Swath Turner, $3,500; NH 144
Swath Turner, $3,000; Bean Windrower, $5,000;
Flexheads JD 925, $6,500; JD 930, $6,500; Case
IH 1020 25-ft., $6,000; IH 1020 30-ft., $8,000; IH
820, $2,000; Artsway Mixmill, $1,500; Champion
20-in. Rollermill, $2,000; JD 780 Hydrapush
Spreader, $9,000; JD 709 mower, $3,000; JD 15-ft.
bat wing mower $6,000; Woods 315, $6,000; JD 9ft. #450 mower, $2,200. Phone (204)857-8403.
JD 15-FT. AW TANDEM discer; Vers 6x36 gas auger; 2-Ton fertilizer spreader; 8-ft. Canola roller;
Loader mt flax pusher; Ford 5 bottom plow. Call
Brian (204)981-6480.
JD 568 ROUND BALER w/net wrap; Heston 1375
15-ft. discbine; Kuhn 12 wheel v-rake. All in excellent condition. (204)828-3483 or (204)745-7168.
JD 930 30-FT FLEX header, asking $4,200 OBO;
Case IH 8570 baler, asking $16,000 OBO. Both in
good condition. (204)882-2413.
New Equinox black 1250-gal tank
Retail Price $610 Special Price $440
New GX 630 Honda motor, 24-hp electric start
Retail Price $2395 Special Price $1850
New GX 390 Honda 13-hp motor rope start
Retail Price $1514 Special Price $810
New GX 690 Honda motor, electric start
Retail Price $2765 Special Price $2175
New Sega scooters, 50cc, electric start
Retail Price $2290 Special Price $1660
2-yrs warranty as above ** Must Sell**
A&T Auto Sales Ltd.
Morden, MB
Phone: (204) 822-1354 Cell: (204) 823-1559
1997 JD 9600, 2131 sep. hrs, 914 PU, air foil sieve,
fine cut chopper, chaff spreader, new precision rasp
bars, auto steer ready (green star). Always shedded, field ready VGC, $55,000. Also, FarmKing
10x60 auger w/hyd. side feed, $1,200 OBO.
Phone:(204)324-8036.
1997 JD 9600 914 PU head, 2,500-hrs, Sunnybrook cyl & concave, new Hopper Topper, fine cut
chopper, F&A, Auto header height control, shedded, VGC, $52,000. Phone (204)324-3647.
RETIRED FARMING. CALUMET 4500 manure
tank, complete w/tandem 445-65-22.5 tires, parts
only $1000; Friesen Hopper bottom bin, 1500-bu,
$2500; Friesen Hopper bottom bin, 1000-bu,
$2000; 6-ft Winkler pull-type swath roller, $300;
300/500 steel fuel tank stands, $200; Dempster
Fertilizer pump SMD1 rebuilt, $300. Phone
(204)388-4291 leave message.
1998 9610 JD COMBINE, 914 header, 2,665-sep
hours, 4WD, Sunnybrook cylinder, AHHC, DRS, fore &
aft, yield moisture mapping monitor, Starfire receiver,
chaff spreader, air-foil sieve, fine-cut chopper, mint condition, $78,000 OBO; Also 930 F header & trailer available. Sanford (204)782-3234, (204)793-3752.
SUPER M FARMALL GOOD, running, $1,200; Farmall H Wide Front, all new tires, good, running, $1,800;
Super C Farmall wide front, good tires & metal, $1,400;
McKee 6-ft. single auger snow blow-er, $800; 7-ft. PT
cultivator, $250; 2,500-gal & 1,000-gal fuel tanks w/
stands. Phone (204)736-2619
TOWNER BREAKING DISC KEWANNEE 13-ft. & 16ft. Breaking Disc 36-in. Blades Row Crop Culti-vators
4-12R Lilliston 8R Richardton Hi-Dump Si-lage Wagons 12-ft. $3,000; New Style 12-ft. #700, $7,000; Richardton #770 1050 CF lifts to 15-ft., $21,000; Rex Forage Wagon Front Conveyor w/6 Wheel Wagon, $3,000;
JD 3970 Harvester, $8,900; NH 890, $2,500; IH 781,
$2,500; Danhauser Post Auger, $650; Degelman rock
picker, $3,500; Degel-man 14-ft. rock rake, $9,500.
Phone (204)857-8403.
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.
HAYING & HARVESTING
HAYING & HARVESTING
Baling Equipment
204 JD 9860, 1390-SEP hrs, 15-ft precision head-er.
New feeder chain, threshing elements & chop-per
blades 3-yrs ago. Excellent rubber, AHC, Y&M, DAS,
2nd owner, good condition, field ready. $145,000 OBO.
(204)546-3233, (204)572-6576, (204)546-2021.
FOR SALE: 7700 JD combine 3,043-hrs, shedded,
good condition, $4,000 OBO. Phone Jake after
5:00pm (204)324-6353.
HAYING & HARVESTING
Various
JD 9600, 2600 SEP.HRS, hopper ext., chopper upgrade, new tires, chaff spreader, recent inspection,
VGC. (204)386-2645, (204)476-0029.
Rebuilt Concaves
COMBINES
Accessories
Rebuild combine table augers
Rebuild hydraulic cylinders
Roller mills regrooved
MFWD housings rebuilt
Steel and aluminum welding
Machine Shop Service
Line boreing and welding
Penno’s Machining & Mfg. Ltd.
Eden, MB 204-966-3221
Fax: 204-966-3248
2004 JD 567 BALER, megawide PU, hyd PU, push
bar, shedded, excellent condition, asking $19,900
OBO. Phone (204)535-2593, Baldur.
Check out A & I online parts store
www.pennosmachining.com
HAYING & HARVESTING
Swathers
Combines
1987 CASE IH 4000 Swather, 16 1/2-ft draper
header, bat reel & hay conditioner. C/W a/c, new
knife, guards & canvasses. Field ready, VGC. Asking $7,000. Also, 1984 IH 4000 Swather, 19 1/2-ft
header with p/u fingers. C/W a/c, VGC. Asking
$7,000. Phone Haywood, MB (204)379-2613 or
phone/text cell (204)745-8775 anytime.
1995 8820 CASE IH swather 25-ft. PU reel, double swath,
$21,000. Phone (204)735-2772 or (204)981-4781.
4750 VERSATILE SWATHER W/30-FT doubleknife drive & PU reel, w/canola roller mounted,
2,760-hrs, always shedded. Asking $10,000.
(204)782-2846, (204)488-5030.
COMBINES
Belarus
2 BELARUS DON 1500 combines, both in running,
working condition, always shedded. One is 1988, the
other 1989 model, low hrs, $4,000 each. Extra parts
combine also avail. Phone (204)738-2251, evenings.
Hit our readers where it counts… in the classifieds.
Place your ad in the Manitoba Co-operator classifed
section. 1-800-782-0794.
COMBINES
Case/IH
FOR SALE: 1992 PRAIRIE Star Swather DSL
1,800-hrs, MacDon 960 25-ft. double swath table
PU reel, new knife, new Trelleborg tires. Phone
(204)773-2868, Russell.
1977 IHC 815 COMBINE, DSL, grain maize special, field ready, used in 2013, shedded, nice
shape, $5,000 OBO. (204)736-4392
FOR SALE: CASE IH 8825 HP Swather, 25-ft double swath table, UII pick-up reel, 1,219-hrs, hyd.
drive swath roller. Very good condition. $29,500.
Phone:(204)248-2327.
1985 CASE IH 1480 combine, 3,980-hrs, specialty
rotor, new rub bars, new elevator chains & cross
augers, large drum pick-up header, 24-ft large drum
straight head, new front tires, needs to be seen.
Contact Clint:(204)362-4532.
HAYING & HARVESTING
Various
2008 CIH 8010 4WD combine, 30-ft flex draper,
$200,000. Phone:(204)871-0925.
2000 JD 930F full finger auger, HHC, Crary air reel,
$3,000 work order, new wobble box, VGC, $14,500.
Phone (204)324-3647.
930 JD FLEX HEADER adapted to fit TX66 NH
combine, $10,500; 2 sets crop lifters, $10 each;
Ford 8000 tractor, $2,500; 390 motor & trans from
510 grain truck complete, runs good, $350; Quick
attach for 3-PTH for 200+ HP tractor, $500.
(204)378-2974 (204)641-3615.
JD 630 HYDRA FLEX header c/w fore aft PU reel,
full finger, HD auger, header height sensing, single
pt hookup & poly skids, excellent condition, stored
inside. (204)723-5000, (204)248-2364 (evenings),
Notre Dame.
MK 100-61 WESTFIELD AUGER, VGC, $7,400.
(204)824-2196 or (204)573-6723, Wawanesa.
NH 2355 DISCBINE HEADER, 2008, 15.5-ft., low
hrs, excellent condition, was used on NH 806
swather, sold cows, $23,500. Call or text
(204)378-0020 or (204)378-0030, Arborg, MB.
FARM MACHINERY
Machinery Miscellaneous
EDGE
EQUIPMENT SALES
3-170 Murray Park Rd
Winnipeg, MB
204-837-1660
www.edgeequipmentsales.com
Exclusive PowerFold® feature
allows operators to lift
DuraMax® decks with their
fingers not with their backs.
USED GRASSHOPPERS AVAILABLE
MUDHOG 4WD DRIVE axle for Case IH combine,
complete w/tires, $5,000. Also, various rotor belts,
separator belts, assortment of all sorts of belts for
2388 combines. Brand new sickle & wobble box for
1010 & 1020 header. Call:(204)391-5491.
COMBINES
Ford/New Holland
1998 NH TR98, 914 header w/Swathmaster PU,
has 900 Trelleberg on front, 600 Trellebergs on
rear, Harvest services, wide spaced, wide wire cocaves, terrain tracer, long auger, hopper extensions, electronic stone trap, high-speed chopper,
new chopper blades & flails, jewel chaff spreader,
rotors balanced last week, recently re-built rotor
boxes, tunnel covers & side covers replaced, c/w
994 30-ft Honeybee draper header, w/U2 PU reel.
Well
maintained
machine,
$47,500
OBO
(204)632-4390, (204)797-4821.
NH TR 70 COMBINE chopper air Melroe 378 7 belt
rubber PU, low hrs, grain moisture tester, JD 5-16
hyd plow, Cockshut 225 discer hyd seed box.
Phone (204)265-3302, Beausejour.
COMBINES
Gleaner
1983 GLEANER L3 COMBINE, gear drive, 2,969 engine hours, 12-ft Victory Super 8 pick-up, good condition, field ready, $8,500 OBO. Evenings: (204)367-8807.
1997 HONEYBEE 30-FT HEADER w/gleaner
adapter, single knife, UII PU reel, good condition
$15,000. Phone:(204)874-2206 or (204)868-5504.
2001 CAT FLEX HEADER 30-ft., $10,000; 1997 30ft. Cat Flex header $8,000. Both w/PU reels, al-ways
shedded, VGC. Phone (204)746-8851, Mor-ris.
2008 CAT F540 40-FT. Flex Platform, $26,500.
Reimer Farm Equipment, Hwy #12 N, Steinbach,
MB. Gary Reimer (204)326-7000 www.reimerfarmequipment.com
2010 MACDON FD70 35-FT. Flex Draper, $59,500.
Reimer Farm Equipment, Hwy #12 N, Steinbach,
MB. Gary Reimer (204)326-7000 www.reimerfarmequipment.com
AGCO GLEANER, R SERIES, 27-ft straight-cut
header w/bat-reel, $2,950; 1992 Silverado ext cab,
original paint, no rust, $4,950. East Selkirk, MB.
Phone:(204)268-2853.
CASE IH MACDON 30-FT. flex draper header fits 8010
combine, model 6220, $48,000. (204)871-0925.
CASE PLATFORMS: 1995 CASE 1020 25-ft. Flex
Platform, $12,900; 1997 Case 1020 30-ft. Flex Platform, $12,900; 2003 Case 2020 30-ft. Flex Platform, $17,900. Reimer Farm Equipment, Hwy #12
N, Steinbach, MB. Gary Reimer (204)326-7000
www.reimerfarmequipment.com
FOR SALE: 1995 CASE IH 1020, 30-ft straight cut
header; Also 35-ft header trailer. Phone (204)385-2753.
FOR SALE: JD 853 & 853A all-crop header, 8
rows, 30-in, PTO drive, excellent condition, $8,500
for 853A, $6,000 for 853. Phone:(204)758-3943 or
(204)746-5844. St. Jean, MB.
FOR SALE: WHITE 24-FT. rigid header, Teflon
bottom, nice, is like new, fits MF 8570 combine,
works nice, $1,000. Phone (204)746-5199.
TRACTORS
Case/IH
08 STX 430 brand new 620-70-42 tires, delux cab,
heated
leather
seat,
$160,000.
Phone
(204)871-0925, McGregor.
1981 IHC 1586 TRACTOR 135-HP, Duals, 184x38,
Dual Hyd., Cab, Loader w/round bale fork, est.
10,000-hrs, $12,900. Reimer Farm Equipment, Hwy
#12 N, Steinbach, MB. Gary Reimer (204)326-7000
www.reimerfarmequipment.com
1995 5220 CIH MFWD, Cab, A/C, 2,700-hrs, Owl
quickie loader, $42,500. Phone (204)427-3311.
TRACTORS
John Deere
1980 JD 8440 TRACTOR. 6,099 total hours, w/1,807hrs on a rebuilt engine. Triple hyd. & PTO, 20.8 x 34
tires. Asking $18,000, OBO. Phone: (204)822-3387.
1990 JD 2555 TRACTOR 65 PTO HP, 3-PTH,
3,781-hrs, loader, $19,500. Reimer Farm Equipment, Hwy #12 N, Steinbach, MB. Gary Reimer
(204)326-7000 www.reimerfarmequipment.com
1996 JD 7800 MFWD w/740 JD loader 16-SPD PWR
quad, triple hyds, 3-PTH, 6,800-hrs, $68,000; 1982
JD 4440 2WD, w/158 JD loader, quad range, 3-PTH,
7,200-hrs, $30,000. Both in excellent condi-tion. Phone
(204)886-7009 or (204)886-2245, Teu-lon.
FOR SALE: POLARIS RZR 800 side by side, low
miles, mint; JD 2355, MFWD, 3-PT, O.S. w/loader;
JD 2555, (2)MFWD, CAH, 3-PT, w/245 loader; JD
2750, 2WD, O.S., 3-PT, Hi/Low shift w/146 FEL; JD
2955, MFWD, 3-PT, CAH, w/265 FEL; JD 4240,
Quad shift, 3-PT; JD 4250, MFWD, 15-spd; JD
4440, (3) Quad shifts, 3-PT; JD 4650, MFWD,
3-PT, 15-spd, duals; JD 6420, MFWD, 3-PT,
24-spd w/LHR, loader; JD 8400, MFWD, 3-PT, PS.
All tractors can be sold w/new or used loaders.
Mitch’s Tractor Sales Ltd. St Claude, MB
(204)750-2459 cell. Mitchstractorsales.com
FARMING
IS ENOUGH OF
A GAMBLE...
Advertise in
the Manitoba
Co-operator Classifieds,
it’s a Sure Thing!
JD ADJUSTABLE REAR COMBINE axle for 6600
or 7700, $400; Also hard cover parts manual for
7700, $40. Phone (204)325-4474, Winkler.
JD FLEX PLATFORMS: 2004 JD 630 30-ft. Hydra
Flex Platform, $15,900; 2006 JD 630F 30-ft. Hydra
Flex Platform, $18,900; 2006 JD 630F 30-ft. Hydra
Flex Platform, $23,900; 2010 JD 635F 35-ft. Hydra
Flex Platform, $25,900; 2011 JD 635F 35-ft. Hydra
Flex Platform, $28,900; 1998 JD 930 30-ft. Flex
Platform w/Crary Air Reel, $16,900; 2001 JD 930F
30-ft. Flex Platform, $12,900; 2002 JD 930F 30-ft.
Flex Platform, $18,900. Reimer Farm Equipment,
Hwy #12 N, Steinbach, MB. Gary Reimer
(204)326-7000 www.reimerfarmequipment.com
NH 973 FLEX HEADER 1996 25-ft. good condition,
$7,500; JD 444 CORN HEADER 1990, 12 row, 20in. row spacing, poly dividers, excellent condition,
will also fit on NH combines, $1,5000. Call or text
(204)378-0020 or (204)378-0030, Arborg, MB.
1-800-782-0794
TRACTORS
2-Wheel Drive
STEVE’S TRACTOR REBUILDER specializing in
JD tractors in need of repair or burnt, or will buy for
parts. JD parts available. Phone: 204-466-2927 or
cell: 204-871-5170, Austin.
TRACTORS
Various
NH FLEX PLATFORMS: 1998 NH 973 30-ft. Flex
Platform, $6,900; 2004 NH 94C 25-ft. Draper Platform, $16,900. Reimer Farm Equipment, Hwy #12
N, Steinbach, MB. Gary Reimer (204)326-7000
www.reimerfarmequipment.com
TRACTORS FOR RENT. Different Sizes, Very
Reasonable Rates. (204)724-0274, (204)483-2113.
UPGRADED COMBINE HAVE 30-FT. 960 Macdon
draper header w/Bat reel, good canvasses, good
knife w/TR & TX adapter, always shedded, in good
condition,
asking
$14,000
OBO.
Phone
(204)427-2778 or (204)746-4084.
TO BE REMOVED: 3+ miles of 5 strand high-ten-sile
electric fencing & fence line materials; 1+ mile single
strand high-tensile w/off-set insulators and 3 strand
barb wire: poles, insulators, line tighteners, swinging
gates. 8300 PowerBox solar energizer w/new deep
cycle battery and/or Speed-Rite elec-tric energizer.
Also plastic step-in fence posts & electric fence tapes,
handles, insulators, & two 4-mile solar energizers.
Phone (204)571-1254, Brandon.
1974 MODEL 6601 always shedded, field ready.
Phone (204)822-3855, Morden, MB.
FARM MACHINERY
Machinery Miscellaneous
TracTors
FLEX PLATFORMS IN STOCK: JD 216, 920, 925,
930, 630, 635; CIH 1020, 25-ft. & 30-ft. 2020 30-ft.
& 35-ft; NH 973, 30-ft. w/air & w/o air; Cat FL540,
40-ft. Have many w/Crary air systems. Corn heads
JD843- CIH 1083 in stock. Reimer Farm Equipment, Hwy #12 N, Steinbach, MB. Gary Reimer
(204)326-7000 www.reimerfarmequipment.com
COMBINES
John Deere
1986 JD 8820 CHAFF spreader, chopper, topper,
2-spd, new belts, long auger, 224 header, JD 22-ft
flex-head, sickle drive, PU reels, $16,000 OBO.
(204)635-2600, Stead.
IHC 300 DISCERS 16X2 SA FA, $1,000 OBO.
Phone (204)864-2498.
FENCING
HEAT & AIR CONDITIONING
HEADER TRAILERS & ACCESSORIES.
Arc-Fab Industries. 204-355-9595
[email protected] www.arcfab.ca
Tillage & Seeding
TILLAGE & SEEDING
Seeding Various
The Icynene Insulation
System®
• Sprayed foam insulation
• Ideal for shops, barns or homes
• Healthier, Quieter, More
Energy Efficient®
FOR SALE: REAR MOUNTING Cancade hydraulic
drill fills Phone:(204)526-2810 or (204)526-2658.
TILLAGE & SEEDING
Tillage Equipment
2004 JD 2410 CHISEL plow 37-ft., can easily add 2
more shanks lengthen to 39-ft., JD heavy harrows,
excellent tires, excellent condition, reasonable offer.
(204)242-2784
43-FT 5 PLEX IH 4900 Vibra-chisel, $7500. Phone
(306)898-2123
WANTED: BIG, HEAVY DISC approx 22-ft or
bigger, Rome or Wishek. Phone:(204)372-6201,
(204)308-0256.
www.penta.ca
1-800-587-4711
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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LIVESTOCK
Cattle Auctions
LIVESTOCK
Horse Auctions
REAL ESTATE
Houses & Lots
GRUNTHAL LIVESTOCK
AUCTION MART. LTD.
MPHB LOUD & PROUD ANNUAL Production sale,
Sept 20th, 2014. Moved to Alameda SK Auction
mart due to flooding. Late consignments accepted.
Preview 11AM, sale 1PM Saskatchewan time. All
foals halter broke lots of broke horses.
www.mbpainthorsebreeders.com
[email protected] To consign call Karen (204)634-2375, Nadine (306)483-5076 or Diane (204)522-8414.
GRUNTHAL, MB.
LIVESTOCK
Sheep For Sale
Hwy #205, Grunthal • (204) 434-6519
AGENT FOR T.E.A.M. MARKETING
REGULAR
CATTLE SALES
every TUESDAY at 9 am
August 26th
Monday, August 25th at 12 pm
Sheep and Goat
with Small Animals & Holstein Calves
Sales Agent for
HIQUAL INDUSTRIES
We also have a line of Agri-blend all natural
products for your livestock needs.
(protein tubs, blocks, minerals, etc)
For on farm appraisal of livestock
or for marketing information please call
Harold Unrau (Manager) Cell 871 0250
Auction Mart (204) 434-6519
MB. Livestock Dealer #1111
WWW.GRUNTHALLIVESTOCK.COM
LIVESTOCK
Cattle – Charolais
MARTENS CHAROLAIS has 3 YR old, 2-yr old &
yearling bulls for sale. Dateline sons for calving
ease & performance. Specialist sons for consistent
thickness. Also Pleasant Dawn Marshall sons. Call
Ben (204)534-8370.
LIVESTOCK
Cattle Wanted
TIRED OF THE
HIGH COST OF
MARKETING
YOUR CALVES??
300-700 LBS.
Steers & Heifers
Rob: 528-3254, 724-3400
Ben: 721-3400
LIVESTOCK
Horse Auctions
SAVE THIS DATE! Rocking W Horse sale, Sat.,
Aug 30th, Keystone Centre, Brandon MB. Consignment forms available at www.rockingw.com or
Phone (204)325-7237. In conj. w/Northern Lights
Barrel Futurity.
REAL ESTATE PROPERTY AUCTION
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 13th 1:00 PM
Auction Location: 502 1st Street, Portage la Prairie, MB
3 bdrm church converted to home 2000 sqr ft main floor,
500 sqr ft for mezzanine, 2 car attached garage, 3 entrances,
1X2 solid wood grain floor, R50 insulation, all new plumbing,
wiring with a 200 and 100 amp system. In floor heat (water
& electric). Potential for more bedrooms or can be converted
to apartments. Can easily be kept as a church or wedding
chapel. Basement bathroom fitted 2013, main floor bath with
extra large jet tub and beautifully detailed.
FLOCK DISPERSAL: 70 EWES Rideau x Suffolk. Age
range from 1 to 5-yrs. The flock averaged 2 lambs/ewe
& had a 100% lambing rate this spring, $175/ewe. This
years crop of ewe lambs are also available ($150/ewe
lamb) as well as 2 mature Ca-nadian Arcott rams $200300. All sheared, vacci-nated, dewormed & trimmed.
Lambing records available. Also have a 1-yr old guardian
dog to go with this flock. $100. Please call for more details Kyle & Merle Plett (204)377-4287 or (204)371-2269.
OPEN HOUSE FRIDAY
AUGUST 29th 4 PM to 8 PM
FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT www.pennerauctions.com
PENNER AUCTION SALES LTD.
Purebred Suffolk Rams for Sale. Yearling & February
2014 Rams. Neil Versavel, Stonewall MB. (204)2501944, [email protected]
218 Brandt Street Steinbach, MB Ph: 204.326.3061 Fax: 204.326.3061
Toll Free: 1-866-512-8992
www.pennerauctions.com
LIVESTOCK
Swine Wanted
P. QUINTAINE & SON LTD.
728-7549
Licence No. 1123
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 13th 1:00 PM
AUCTION HELD AT 502 1st Street, Portage la Prairie, MB
Located on Hwy #1A East Side of Portage la Prairie, MB
A great way to
Buy and Sell
without the ef for t.
NEW CONCEPT ROLLER MIXMILL, VGC. Brian
McCarthy (306)435-3590 or cell (306)435-7527.
MISCELLANEOUS
FOR SALE
Classifieds
PERSONAL
DIVORCED 46 YR OLD farmer (2 kids) Seeks
down to earth, mature, slim, attractive, marriage/family minded female, late 20s or older. Reply
to Ad# 1024, c/o Manitoba Co-operator, Box 9800,
Station Main, Winnipeg, MB R3C 3K7
TIME TO SHARE YOUR life with someone special.
CANDLELIGHT MATCHMAKERS. Confidential, Rural,
Photos and Profiles to selected matches, Af-fordable,
Local. Serving MB, SK, NW Ontario. Call/Write for info:
Box 212, Roland, MB, R0G 1T0, (204)343-2475.
REAL ESTATE
REAL ESTATE
Houses & Lots
Trux-N-Parts Salvage Inc.
PENNER AUCTION SALES LTD.
218 Brandt Street Steinbach, MB Ph: 204.326.3061 Fax: 204.326.3061
Toll Free: 1-866-512-8992
www.pennerauctions.com
LAND FOR SALE:
3 quarters, NW 7-24-27 W1, NE 7-24-27 W1,
SW 7-24-27 W1. RM Shellmouth-Boulton. 7-mi
N of Inglis MB, on PR#592. Call Barry or Pat
NOTRE
DAME USED OIL
Sawchuk:(204)564-2228.
& FILTER DEPOT
LAND FOR SALE IN PLUMAS area, approx. 150 cultivated acres, no stones, call for more info. SE 34-16• Buy Used Oil
• Buy Batteries
12W. Phone (204)476-6742 or (204)386-2225
• Collect Used Filters • Collect Oil Containers
REAL
ESTATE
Southern
and Western
Manitoba
Mobile
Homes
Tel: 204-248-2110
MODULAR HOME: 1999 Bowes/SRI mobile home
w/vaulted ceiling. 3 bdrms, 2 bthrms w/Jacuzzi in
ensuite; abundant cupboard space w/2 pantries in
kitchen area. Single family owned- to be moved.
(204)571-1254 Brandon, MB.
Sale Conducted by:
PENNER AUCTION SALES LTD.
RECYCLING
BuyUsed
Used Oil
Oil
••Buy
NOTRE
•• Buy
Buy Batteries
Batteries
DAME ••Collect
CollectUsed
Used Filters
Filters
• Collect
Oil
Containers
•
Collect
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Containers
USED
• Antifreeze
OIL & Southern,Southern
Eastern,
and Manitoba
Western
Western
FILTER
Manitoba
DEPOT Tel: 204-248-2110
Go public with an ad in the Manitoba Co-operator
classifieds. Phone 1-800-782-0794.
1000 Litre
Caged Storage Tanks
$60.00 each
Call Ken 204-794-8383
#45 Mountain View Rd.
Winnipeg, MB
PARCEL A: 3.23 Acres City Land
PARCEL B: 5.25 Acres Municipal Land
PARCEL C: 1.28 Acres w/ Building, solid concrete floor
For Details Call Penner Auctions
204-326-3061 or go to pennerauctions.com
2013 LEON 425V MANURE spreader, only used
season, excellent condition. Brian McCarthy
(306)435-3590 or cell (306)435-7527.
JD MODEL 135 SILAGE mixer wagon, good condition, asking $9,500. Phone (204)857-2126.
REAL ESTATE
Land For Sale
HWY FRONTAGE LAND AUCTION
LIVESTOCK EQUIPMENT
8-FT, 10-FT, 12-FT, 16-FT, varied length gates; 16ft light duty panels; cattle oiler: free-standing, hanging: brand new still in box; calf puller: no chains;
varied tagging and castration pliers. Phone
(204)571-1254, Brandon.
Sale Conducted by:
PENNER AUCTION SALES LTD.
REAL ESTATE
Land For Sale
WANTED:
BUTCHER
HOGS
SOWS AND BOARS
FOR EXPORT
800-1000 LBS.
Steers & Heifers
Don: 528-3477, 729-7240
Contact:
D.J. (Don) MacDonald
Livestock Ltd.
License #1110
REAL ESTATE
Houses & Lots
REAL ESTATE
Farms & Ranches – Manitoba
RTM’S - SUMMER SPECIAL 3 bedroom homes,
ready now! 1320-sq ft, Reg $79,200.00 - Now Only
$70,000.00. 1520-sq ft, Reg $91,200.00 - Now Only
$85,000.00 MARVIN HOMES, Steinbach, MB
(204)326-1493 or (204)355-8484
716-ACRES MIXED FARM, fenced elk, bison, cattle, 1064-sf bung, outbldgs, 2nd yard site,
McCreary: 24-15-11W, RM of Lakeview, Section of
pasture in block, fenced, 4 dugouts, MLS 1320985:
SW 5-14-17W, RM of Odanah, 160-acres grainland, possession January 2015, MLS 1408620: SW
22-14-10W. Westbourne, 160-acres fenced pasture
w/dugout, 1982 3-bdrm bung, MLS 1411329. Call
Liz (204)476-6362, John (204)476-6719, Gill and
Schmall Agencies
960-ACS RANCH IN MOOSEHORN area excellent
house, barns, hay sheds, very well maintained property, endless possibilities. Contact Henry Kuhl Farm
Specialist Royal Lepage Alliance (204)885-5500.
EXCELLENT LIVESTOCK FARM EXTENDING to
1,732 deeded acres w/4,425-acres 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. Tel: Gordon Gentles (204)761-0511 or
Jim McLaughlan (204)724-7753. Homelife Home
Professional Realty Inc. www.homelifepro.com
FOR SALE: 500 HEAD goat dairy at Minto, MB. Also
would consider a partner. Milk contracts for fluid milk
& cheese. Complete operation w/land, livestock, &
buildings or operation can be moved. Contact David
(204)534-7531 or [email protected]
It doesn’t get any better than this. Prepay your ad for 3
weeks and get 2 weeks free! Call today! 1-800-782-0794.
GRANT TWEED Farm Specialist
If you are Buying, Selling or Renting Farm Land
You Can Benefit from my Experience & Expertise
the Decisions you Make Can Have
Long Lasting Impact,
So Take the Time to Know your Options.
Call (204)761-6884 to Arrange an
Obligation Free Consultation.
Visit: www.granttweed.com
REAL ESTATE
Farms & Ranches – Saskatchewan
HAMMOND REALTY: Shire Farm, RM 92 Walpole,
near Moosomin, SK. 1,280-acs, featuring 610 cult.
acs & 625 hay/pasture acs (300-acs could be
cropped), $61,863 avg 2013 assessment. Grass
carries 100 pair. Yard includes: 1,180-sq.ft. bungalow (1983), 4 bed, 2 bath, 12,850-bu. steel bin storage, exc. water & cattle facilities. MLS #501213.
Reduced
to
$1,240,000.
Alex
Morrow
(306)434-8780 http://Shire.HammondRealty.ca
RECREATIONAL VEHICLES
The wrong sky map for August was carried in the July 31
issue. This is the correct one. We apologize for the error.
RECREATIONAL VEHICLES
Campers & Trailers
ESTATE SALE, MUST SELL. 2002 Jayco 26.5-ft
5th-wheel double slide camper, 1-owner, well kept.
$12,000 OBO, will trade cattle. (204)723-2820,
leave message.
We BUY used oil & filters
Collection of plastic oil jugs
Glycol recovery services
Specialized waste removal
Winter & Summer windshield
washer fluid
Peak Performance anti-freeze
( available in bulk or drums )
Proud Supporter of Manitoba Businesses & Municipalities
LIVESTOCK
The only company that collects,
recycles and re-uses in Manitoba!
888-368-9378 ~ www.envirowestinc.com
CERTIFIED SEED
CERTIFIED SEED
Cereal Seeds
CERT FLOURISH & CERT CDC Falcon Winter
Wheat seed for sale, 2013 crop, cleaned, ready to
seed, wholesale or retail. Jim Wilson (204)362-2449
Darlingford, MB.
FOR SALE: CERTIFIED FLOURISH winter wheat.
Phone James Farms Ltd. at 1-866-283-8785,
(204)222-8785 or email [email protected] for
additional info.
Manitoba Co-operator classifieds, 1-800-782-0794.
Court Seeds
NEW Winter Wheat for 2014:
AC Emerson
TM
 FIRST wheat rated R to FHB
 Improved winter hardiness
 Strong straw, medium maturity
Plumas, MB [email protected]
courtseeds.ca
204-386-2354
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CERTIFIED SEED
Cereal Seeds
SEED/ FEED/GRAIN
Grain Wanted
SEED/ FEED/GRAIN
Grain Wanted
BUYING:
CAREERS
SEED/FEED/GRAIN
Seed Wanted
CAREERS
Construction
Mail:
HEATED & GREEN
CANOLA
Winter Wheat
•Falcon(Highyields,lessstraw,GPClass)
•Flourish(New,shortstraw,FalconReplacement)
•Emerson(New,higherfusariumTolerance)
Fall Rye
•Hazlet(Goodquality,shorterstraw,plumpkernels)
Fall Triticale
Limited Supply
Selling Fast
Book Now!!
SEED / FEED / GRAIN
SEED/FEED/GRAIN
Hay & Straw
CORN SILAGE FOR SALE can deliver, long term potential on 20+ Ton loads. Phone (204)427-3311, Woodmore.
ROUND & LARGE SQUARE hay bales for sale, delivery avail. Phone (204)721-2629 or (204)730-3139.
SEED/FEED/GRAIN
Grain Wanted
“ON FARM PICK UP”
1-877-250-5252
Vanderveen
Commodity
Services Ltd.
Licensed and Bonded Grain Brokers
37 4th Ave. NE Carman, MB R0G 0J0
Ph. (204) 745-6444
Email: [email protected]
Andy Vanderveen · Brett Vanderveen
Jesse Vanderveen
A Season to Grow… Only Days to Pay!
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• Competitive Prices
• Prompt Movement
• Spring Thrashed
2013 Malt Contracts Available
Box 238 Letellier, MB. R0G 1C0
Phone 204-737-2000
Toll-Free 1-800-258-7434
Agent: M & J Weber-Arcola, SK.
Phone 306-455-2509
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For Pricing ~ 204-325-9555
NOW BUYING
Confection and
Oil Sunflowers,
Brown & Yellow Flax
and Red & White Millet
Edible Beans
Licensed & Bonded
Winkler, MB.
FARMERS, RANCHERS,
SEED PROCESSORS
BUYING ALL FEED GRAINS
Heated/Spring Threshed
Lightweight/Green/Tough,
Mixed Grain - Barley, Oats, Rye,
Flax, Wheat, Durum, Lentils, Peas,
Canola, Chickpeas, Triticale,
Sunflowers, Screenings, Organics
and By-Products
√ ON-FARM PICKUP
√ PROMPT PAYMENT
√ LICENSED AND BONDED
SASKATOON, LLOYDMINSTER,
LETHBRIDGE, VANCOUVER,
MINNEDOSA
1-204-724-6741
Boldt Precision Const. Of Ponoka is looking for
mature reliable workers. We install metal trusses &
decking on roofs, so must be good with heights.
Some heavy lifting involved. Wage depends on
ability. [email protected]
BUYERS OF:
• Rye
(all grades)
• Flaxseed
CAREERS
Help Wanted
• Field Peas
• CGC Bonded
• Farm pickup
GRAIN FARM NORTH OF Beausejour is looking
for Class 1 truck drivers, full or part time. Salary negotiable. Fax resume to (204)265-3477 or for more
info phone (204)268-0262 or (204)265-3494.
Call The Rye Guy - Cal Vandaele
204-522-5410 or 204-665-2384
Box 144 • Medora, MB • R0M 1K0
SPORTING GOODS
ATTENTION TRAPPERS: personal trapping instruction avail for Coyote & Fox w/snares or traps,
55 yrs experience, June 15th-Sept 30th. Call for details Guilliland Lures (204)634-2425 Pierson, MB.
TIRES
2 FIRESTONE 30.5X32, 60% tread, asking $1000 for
the pair. (204)825-8340 or (204)825-2799, Pilot Mound.
USED 18.4X34, 18.4X38, 20.8X34 used tires. Phone
(204)730-3139.
If you want to sell it fast, call 1-800-782-0794.
TRAILERS
TRAILERS
Grain Trailers
1982 R600 MACK TANDEM Grain truck, 19-ft box, 8 1/2-ft
wide, 60-in deep, w/roll tarp. $16,500. Phone:(204)871-0925.
TRAILERS
Livestock Trailers
HALARDA FARMS IS SEEKING a full-time/year
round employee to work with dairy cattle & milking
robots. The successful applicant will be self-motivated & a team player. No experience needed.
Competitive wages & an extensive health & benefit
package offered. Halarda Farms is a modern, large
mixed farm located in the Elm Creek area. Email resume to [email protected] or Fax to:(204)436-3034
or Call:(204)436-2032.
HALARDA FARMS IS SEEKING full-time/year
round mechanics helper/large equipment operator.
Mechanically inclined a requirement. Class 5 drivers licence required. The successful applicant will
be self-motivated & a team player. Competitive
wages & an extensive health & benefit package offered. Halarda Farms is a modern, large mixed
farm, located in the Elm Creek area. E-mail resume
to: [email protected] or Fax to:(204)436-3034 or
Call:(204)436-2032.
HELP WANTED: We are looking to hire a person to
take responsibility for the feeding & care of our
dairy cattle. The position requires the ability to work
efficiently with a front end loader for feeding, bedding, & manure removal, close attention to detail, &
reliability. Experience w/cattle an asset. If interested, please call (204)379-2640 or (204)745-7864.
We know that farming is enough of a gamble so if you
want to sell it fast place your ad in the Manitoba Cooperator classifieds. It’s a Sure Thing. Call our toll-free
number today. We have friendly staff ready to help.
1-800-782-0794.
EXISS ALUMINUM LIVESTOCK TRAILERS 2014
Stock has arrived! 7-ft wide x 20-ft & 24-ft lengths.
10-Yr Warranty. SOKAL INDUSTRIES LTD. Phone:
(204)334-6596, Email: [email protected]
Call our toll-free number to take advantage of our Prepayment Bonus. Prepay for 3 weeks and we’ll run your
ad 2 more weeks for free. That’s 5 weeks for the price
of 3. Call 1-800-782-0794 today!
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We are looking for a senior plant manager to manage day to day production activities within the new
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