Manitoba co operator by Farm Business Communications

Look for the logo

Grain’s gentlemanly giant

Dairy farmers go proactive » PG 15

A tribute to Lorne Hehn » PG 3

SERVING MANITOBA FARMERS SINCE 1925 | Vol. 73, No. 42 | $1.75

October 15, 2015

Grain backlog no impact on farm incomes: Ritz

manitobacooperator.ca

Mission accomplished: McDonald’s sustainable beef on track for 2016

A study says it cost farmers billions BY ALLAN DAWSON Co-operator staff

he grain-shipping backlogs between 2013 and 2015 had “no negative dollar impact” on Praire grain farmers, Agriculture Minister Gerr y Ritz said Oct. 13 in response to a recently released study putting the losses in the billions. University of Saskatchewan agricultural economist Richard Gray has published a study estimating grain-shipping delays during the winter of 2013-14 and 2014-15 slashed western farmers’ revenues by $6.4 billion to $8.2 billion. “(I)f there had been that type of loss coming out of the grain sector in Western Canada AgriStability would’ve paid out huge money,” Ritz said in an interview Oct. 13. “And the other thing to point to is, we have the net incomes for those farmers for those years before, during and after it, and they keep climbing so there is no negative dollar impact on grain farmers in Western Canada through that glitch.” Gray stands by his estimates prepared for the Saskatchewan Wheat Development Commis-

Publication Mail Agreement 40069240

See GRAIN on page 6 »

The fast-food giant expects to have 300 beef operations verified by spring — and then it will hand off the initiative to the beef sector By Alexis Kienlen Staff

cDonald’s Canada will reach its goal of selling “verified sustainable” beef next year, says the company’s senior manager of sustainability. “We’re right on track as far as we know — it’s hard to know how many producers we’ll be able to get interested and get through, but we’ve got some pretty good numbers now,” said Jeffrey Fitzpatrick-Stilwell. As of last month, 147 operations had signed up for the verification process, and 35 will complete it by the end of this month. The lion’s share — 105 — are from Alberta, and while most are cow-calf producers, there are also feeders, the two big slaughter plants (Cargill’s operation at High River and the JBS plant at Brooks), and McDonald’s burger patty facility at Spruce Grove. Eight ranchers from Manitoba have expressed interest and two producers are awaiting finalization of their verification. The goal is to have 300 operations verified by April when the McDonald’s pilot ends and the Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef takes over the verification process. “This is the Canadian roundtable’s to own,” said FitzpatrickStilwell. “McDonald’s is not creating a McDonald’s standard. McDonald’s commitment is to source verified sustainable beef as defined by the Canadian roundtable.”

Handover How that handover will work is still being decided, said Cherie Copithorne-Barnes, who has chaired the roundtable since it

Steve Easterbrook (centre), the head of the global fast-food giant, visiting Graeme Finn’s ranch near Crossfield in June. PHOTO: MCDONALD’S

was established in early 2014 by the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association and other industry stakeholders. And while the roundtable will build on the McDonald’s pilot, it is a separate initiative and will chart its own course, she said. “From our perspective, the fundamental question is that we have to see if this is a viable concept and how it will fit in,” said Copithorne-Barnes, who operates CL Ranches just west of Calgary. “We have to ensure that we set it up in a way that our entire industry can handle. It’s not going to happen with McDonald’s paying for every step of it. “So we’ve got to build this slowly and carefully and ensure that we’re not limiting any areas at the same time. It’s a

delicate dance right now, so we will see how we can move forward without too many hiccups.” Who will pay for the verification process once the McDonald’s pilot is finished is also up in the air, but the goal is to have “something in place that will be there on an ongoing basis,” said Fitzpatrick-Stilwell. McDonald’s is sharing everything it has learned and will do all it can to “ensure that we’re setting up the roundtable for success,” he said. “We’re not going anywhere,” he said.

Other retailers interested While McDonald’s has been the driving force behind the initiative, other retailers — such as Loblaw and Walmart — also want a process that

verifies Canadian producers are good stewards of their land, care for their animals, and produce safe, wholesome food. Loblaw and McDonald’s both have representatives on the roundtable’s 14-member council, which is composed of beef industry players, retailers, packers, and the World Wildlife Fund. The McDonald’s pilot has given the group a clear idea of what a verification process involves and costs, but “there are a whole bunch of different questions that we really have to look at now,” said Copithorne-Barnes. “ We’re t r y i n g t o m a k e sure everything that is being demanded of the beef industry by the retail and food-service side are things that we can See MCDONALD’S on page 6 »

TRANS-PACIFIC PARTNERSHIP: Beginning or end? » PAGE 9

The Manitoba Co-operator | October 15, 2015

INSIDE

Did you know?

LIVESTOCK

Scientists seek biofuel clues in panda poo

Under review The province is seeking public input into the state of rural vet services

The scat could show how tough plants can be digested BY ROBERT-JAN BARTUNEK Brugelette, Belgium/Reuters

CROPS Sunny feast Blackbirds have been a bigger problem than usual for sunflower growers

FEATURE Big iron in China Major manufacturers eye that country’s rapidly growing farm sector

CROSSROADS

elgian researchers are examining the excrement of giant pandas to try to understand how they can digest tough bamboo, hoping for clues on how to develop new generations of biofuel. The genetic makeup of endangered pandas is that of a carnivore but the animals have adapted to a diet consisting almost exclusively of bamboo. While a few scientific studies have looked into the digestive tract of the panda, the researchers say their study is the first to focus on the micro-organisms in the animal’s gut. “ We c a n l o o k f o r n e w enzymes which could be used to degrade tough biomass,” said Korneel Rabaey, professor for biochemical and microbial technology at Ghent University, standing outside the giant panda enclosure at the Pairi Daiza zoo in Belgium.

Hao Hao eats bamboo at the Pairi Daiza wildlife park in Brugelette, Belgium. photo: reuters/francois lenoir

The results of the study may point to new, cheaper, ways to produce so-called second-generation biofuels made from plants and biomass not destined for consumption such as cornstalks. Six-year-old panda Xing Hui, whose name means “sparkling star,” and his female partner Hao Hao, meaning “kind,” paid little

attention to the scientists collecting their droppings on Monday, instead soaking up the sun and chewing through the first stems of their daily 10-kg portion of bamboo. The research may also help the pandas. “We can also go back to the animal and understand why it is eating only certain kinds and parts of the bamboo,” Rabaey said.

Telling tales out of school A Winnipeg historian looks for records of school trustees who were women

4 5 8 10

Editorials Comments What’s Up Livestock Markets

Grain Markets Weather Vane Classifieds Sudoku

READER’S PHOTO

11 16 42 46

ONLINE & MOBILE Visit www.manitobacooperator.ca for daily news and features and our digital edition. (Click on “Digital Edition” in the top right corner.) At our sister site, AGCanada.com, you can use the “Search the AGCanada.com Network” function at top right to find recent Co-operator articles. Select “Manitoba Co-operator” in the pull-down menu when running your search. Scan the code to download the Manitoba Co-operator mobile app. PHOTO: linda boys

www.manitobacooperator.ca

For Manitoba Farmers Since 1927 1666 Dublin Avenue

Winnipeg, MB R3H 0H1 Tel: 204-944-5767 Fax: 204-954-1422

www.manitobacooperator.ca Published by Farm Business Communications A division of Glacier FarmMedia

Member, Canadian Circulation Audit Board, Member, Canadian Farm Press Association, Member, Canadian Agri-Marketing Association TM

Editor / FBC Editorial Director Laura Rance laura@fbcpublishing.com 204-792-4382 Managing Editor Dave Bedard daveb@fbcpublishing.com 204-944-5762

NEWS STAFF / Reporters Allan Dawson allan@fbcpublishing.com 204-435-2392 Shannon VanRaes shannon.vanraes@fbcpublishing.com 204-954-1413 Lorraine Stevenson lorraine@fbcpublishing.com 204-750-0119 Jennifer Paige jennifer.paige@fbcpublishing.com 204-291-4348

ADVERTISING SERVICES Classified Advertising: Monday to Friday: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Phone: (204) 954-1415 Toll-free: 1-800-782-0794 Director of Sales Cory Bourdeaud’hui cory@fbcpublishing.com 204-954-1414 NATIONAL ADVERTISING Jack Meli jack.meli@fbcpublishing.com 647-823-2300

CIRCULATION MANAGER Heather Anderson heather@fbcpublishing.com 204-954-1456 Production Director Shawna Gibson shawna@fbcpublishing.com 204-944-5763 Publisher Lynda Tityk lynda.tityk@fbcpublishing.com 204-944-5755

RETAIL ADVERTISING Terry McGarry trmcgarr@mts.net 204-981-3730

Associate Publisher John Morriss john.morriss@fbcpublishing.com 204-944-5754

ADVERTISING CO-ORDINATOR Arlene Bomback ads@fbcpublishing.com 204-944-5765

PRESIDENT Bob Willcox Glacier FarmMedia bwillcox@farmmedia.com 204-944-5751

SUBSCRIPTION SERVICES Toll-Free: 1-800-782-0794 U.S. Subscribers call: 1-204-944-5568 E-mail: subscription@fbcpublishing.com Subscription rates (GST Registration #85161 6185 RT0001) Canada 12 months $61.00 (incl. GST) 24 months $103.00 (incl. GST) 36 months $129.00 (incl. GST) USA 12 months

$150.00 (US funds)

Publications Mail Agreement #40069240 ISSN 0025-2239 We acknowledge the financial support of the Government of Canada through the Canada Periodical Fund of the Department of Canadian Heritage. Canadian Postmaster: Return undeliverable Canadian addresses (covers only) to: Circulation Dept., 1666 Dublin Ave., Winnipeg, MB. R3H 0H1

The Manitoba Co-operator | October 15, 2015

A grain industry icon and gentleman passes PHOTOs: supplied

Lorne Hehn set the tone for openness and accessibility when he was chief commissioner of the Canadian Wheat Board by always answering his own phone

‘Phenomenal’ support for harvest to support L cancer research

BY ALLAN DAWSON Co-operator staff

More than 250 turned out for a Thanksgiving weekend harvest and fundraising dinner BY LORRAINE STEVENSON Co-operator staff

pedigreed seed grower from Fortier who started a fundraiser to raise money for cancer research says there was phenomenal support over the Thanksgiving weekend and he hopes other farmers and farm businesses will take up this cause. Miller Agritec Inc. owner Darcy Miller vowed to grow a crop and donate the proceeds while in hospital recovering from surgery following a diagnosis of colon cancer in early 2014. Last weekend he and his family along with 250-plus friends and family gathered for harvest of a 90-acre soybean field, followed by a dinner at the Elie community hall. All proceeds from the sale of the crop — and two more to follow — plus all monies raised by the event are for Growing Support for CancerCare (Manitoba). Miller said he hopes it will inspire others in the farm community to host similar events. “I’ve put that challenge out,” he said. “I would love to see other farmers or seed-growing businesses jump in on this. Anyone could start a project on their own and it’s such an easy thing to do.” There was immediate support when Darcy and his spouse Andrea began to pitch the idea last fall. Friends, business associates and neighbours immediately offered to donate land, seed and crop inputs. Bernie Chabot of Elie offered 90 acres of land for the project. Winkler’s Legend Seeds and Seed Depot at Pilot Mound donated soybean and wheat for what will be a three-year crop rotation. Arnold Blight with Portage AgriSales donated all the crop inputs. As the harvest approached, they had so many offers of donated combines that they had to turn some down, or there’d have been too many on the field. “There were eight machines on 90 acres so we weren’t in there very long, just slightly over an hour and 10 minutes and it was all off,” Miller said. Meanwhile, many donations from area farmers and residents have poured in. The event also captured the imagination of University of Manitoba’s agricultural students, who donated

A Thanksgiving harvest: Darcy Miler pledged a field of soybeans to cancer research following a bout of colon cancer in 2014.

proceeds from their annual bed push event this fall to CancerCare too. T-shirts donated by the Millers bore the name of one of Growing Support’s staunchest supporters, John Smith of Seed Depot, who died of cancer earlier this year. “Every single person in that hall has been touched by cancer, either directly, or indirectly through their families,” said Miller, who is still battling it himself. “People had a chance to talk and visit. I love seeing that.” The Elie-Oakville-area Growing Support for CancerCare project is expected to bring in upwards of $150,000 over three years. Darcy and Andrea Miller and their four children are the fourth generation to farm at the old village site east of Oakville. lorraine@fbcpublishing.com

orne Hehn, remembered as a pragmatic grain industry leader through some of its most tumultuous times, died peacefully in Saskatoon Sept. 16 at age 79. “Lorne Hehn was a thoughtful, honest man with a lot of integrity,” said Bob Roehle, who worked with Hehn during his tenure as chief commissioner of the Canadian Wheat Board. “He was a good man, a gentleman and a family man.” Hehn studied agriculture at the University of Saskatchewan. After graduating he returned to run the family farm. He married Beth Smoothy in 1962 and they had two children, Jeff and Pam. Hehn first became involved in farm policy in 1967 and served as a United Grain Growers director from 1970 until his election as president in 1981. The farmer from Markinch, Sask. served as president of the farmer-owned co-operative grain company from 1981 until 1990 when then wheat board minister Charlie Mayer appointed him to the CWB. That was just as anti-monopoly sentiments were running high and protesters began running the Canada-U.S. border with their grain trucks. Hehn said he took on the job despite a pay cut and more headaches because he was motivated to serve farmers. Given that Mayer and UGG opposed the wheat board’s sales monopoly for western Canadian wheat and barley destined for export or domestic human consumption, Hehn’s appointment was viewed with suspicion by monopoly supporters. But their fears proved unfounded. Hehn argued it gave farmers market power and the ability to sometimes extract premiums over competitors. “My first challenge (as chief commissioner) was to show that I wasn’t there to destroy the place,” Hehn said in a 1999 interview. “I was there to do what was

BETTER START. BETTER HARVEST. TM

in the best interest of farmers and I would act accordingly.” Hehn acknowledged in that interview that it took working at the CWB for a while to get a deeper understanding of the monopoly’s value. “It was a wake-up call for me quite frankly,” Hehn said. “I did not have a full appreciation of the highly integrated approach that the board takes to marketing. “If the pillars (of the wheat board), including the single desk and pooling, are weakened the wheat board won’t last long because it has nothing else to offer,” he said in 1999. Hehn retired in January 1999 following changes to the Canadian Wheat Board Act that turned operational control over to a majority of 10 farmer-elected directors and five government-appointed directors. But its fate still rested with government. The Harper government ended the wheat board’s 69-year-old monopoly August 2012. It turned the remaining CWB’s assets valued at $250.5 million over to G3 Global Grain Group, a joint venture firm majority owned by multinational, publicly traded Bunge and state-owned Saudi Agricultural Livestock Investment Company. allan@fbcpublishing.com

DuPont Lumiderm ™

Enjoy the early benefits of cutworm protection and enhanced flea beetle activity when you plant Pioneer brand canola treated with DuPont Lumiderm insecticide seed treatment. ®

Lorne Hehn, the last chief commissioner of the Canadian Wheat Board passed away Sept. 16 in Saskatoon. file photo

™

insecticide seed treatment

Talk to your local Pioneer Hi-Bred sales representative today to add Lumiderm to your 2016 canola seed order. TM

Pioneer® brand products are provided subject to the terms and conditions which are part of the labeling and purchase documents. ® SM TM , , trademarks and service marks of DuPont, Pioneer or their respective owners. © 2015, PHII. As with all crop protection products, read and follow label instructions carefully. Member of CropLife Canada.

1196 Pioneer Lumiderm ad_BETTER_BANNER_MBCoop.indd 1

@PioneerWCanada

9/9/15 3:32 PM

The Manitoba Co-operator | October 15, 2015

OPINION/EDITORIAL

Positioning to thrive

anada’s dairy farmers are wise to tread carefully as they consider how to position their industry in the face of rising imports due to trade and technology. The oh-so-tempting reaction that comes immediately to mind would be to seek replacement of the sector’s protective tariff wall, which is gradually being eroded, with a non-tariff barrier Laura Rance built around the fact that U.S. dairy Editor farmers have access to production aids that are not approved in Canada. On the surface, the fact that that technology, recombinant bovine somatotropin (rBST), continues to be controversial two decades after it was introduced in the U.S. and rejected by Canada, makes blocking it at the border appear deceptively rational. After all, the U.S. along with many of Canada’s trading partners, refuses to accept agricultural products produced with production aids such as pesticides or growth implants that are not approved for use by their own farmers. Why should Canada be any different? Or Canadian producers could seek to have imported milk products produced using rBST labelled, similar to the campaigns to label foods produced with GMOs. The other temptation is to take the A&W approach and market based on what the food doesn’t contain, instead of what it does. For the industry to adopt any of these tactics would be short sighted and likely to fail. First of all, it’s important that any industry faced with the need to continously adapt to keep the door open to what science has to offer. Health Canada refused to allow the use of rBST in Canada in 1999, not because it posed a risk to human health, but because of the documented risks to animal health — namely a 25 per cent increase in the incidence of mastitis — which implies higher usage of antibiotics, a 40 per cent reduction in a cow’s fertility rate, and 55 per cent increase in lameness. We are not suggesting that rBST, which increases a cow’s milk production by 11 to 16 per cent, offers any kind of solution to the escalating pressures on Canada’s dairy farmers. In fact, as technologies go, it’s probably due for a rethink. Surveys suggest that it is now used on less than 20 per cent of U.S. farms. As well, many retail labels have moved to offering product lines that are rBST free. Canada’s other main competitors in dairy, including New Zealand, Australia and the EU, don’t use it at all. But science must be allowed to evolve. The day may come when rBST or something like it becomes more palatable. For example, it helps the dairy industry reduce its environmental footprint. Nitrogen and phosphorus secretions are reduced and the cows receiving these injections require less feed. These herds can produce the same amount of milk with eight per cent fewer cows than conventional operations and 25 per cent fewer cows than organic pasture-based operations. Secondly, attempting to block or label rBST at the border would set the stage for a protracted trade dispute akin to Canada’s fight with the European Union over bovine growth hormones and with the U.S. over country-of-origin labelling. They cost a lot to fight and Canada knows from its experience on the other side of the dispute that it would likely lose. The difference, however, is that unlike the EU and U.S., Canada is too small an economic power and too dependent on trade to ignore the rulings when it loses. The third point we make is that the challenge facing Canadian dairy farmers is to appeal to Canadian consumers on the basis of value instead of price. Value encompasses a much broader spectrum than production efficiency. It can mean local for some, animal welfare for others, and increasingly, environmental sustainability for all. When borders slammed shut and Canada’s beef industry faced decimation by the bovine spongiform encephalitis crisis of 2003, Canadians rallied to support ‘their’ beef farmers. Many Canadians would do the same for their dairy producers — provided they are given the reasons and a mechanism for doing so. That mechanism already exists, the Blue Cow logo, that tells anyone buying dairy they are getting real milk or cream produced by Canadian dairy producers. The sector is now moving to associate that with a fully traceable and audited quality control system like no other — which means it can be trusted. Technology, in the form of milk proteins, and trade in the form of CETA and TPP, have upped the pressure on Canada’s supply management sector. The federal government wouldn’t be investing $4.3 billion in the sector if it didn’t think the coming rise in imports weren’t going to hurt. The biggest pitfall in taking a defensive stance in the face of all this is that it offers up the illusion that the sector doesn’t have to change — when change it must. laura@fbcpublishing.com

Friday is World Food Day FAO release

orld Food Day is a day of action against hunger. On October 16, people around the world come together to declare their commitment to eradicate hunger in our lifetime. Because when it comes to hunger, the only acceptable number in the world is zero. World Food Day celebrates the creation of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) on Oct. 16, 1945 in Quebec. First established in 1979, World Food Day has since then been observed in almost every country by millions of people. In North America, grassroots events and public awareness campaigns engage diverse audiences in action against hunger. From hunger walks and World Food Day dinners to meal-packaging events and food drives, there are many ways for people to be a part of solutions to hunger. Each year, advocates come together to raise awareness and engage Americans and Canadians in the movement to end hunger. Led by the FAO Liaison Office for North America, the World Food Day USA & Canada Network includes over 60 organizations, universities and companies that are working to achieve a zero hunger world. Why care about hunger? Because the right to food is a basic human right. In a world of plenty, 805 million people, one in nine worldwide, live with chronic hunger. The costs of hunger and malnutrition fall heavily on the most vulnerable. • Sixty per cent of the hungry in the world are women. • Almost five million children under the age of five die of malnutrition-related causes every year. • Four in 10 children in poor countries are malnourished, damaging their bodies and brains. Every human being has a fundamental right to be free from hunger and the right to adequate

OUR HISTORY:

food. The right to adequate food is realized when every man, woman and child has the physical and economic access at all times to adequate food or means for its procurement. We can end hunger in our lifetime. The world produces enough food to feed every person on the planet. In September 2000, world leaders signed a commitment to achieve eight Millennium Development Goals by 2015. MDG No. 1 is eradicate extreme poverty and hunger and includes three targets. Since then: • Forty countries have already achieved the first target, to halve the proportion of people who suffer from hunger by 2015. • In addition, over the past 20 years, the likelihood of a child dying before age five has been nearly cut in half, which means about 17,000 children are saved every day. • Extreme poverty rates have also been cut in half since 1990. The challenge is significant, but these results show us that when we focus our attention, we can make big strides. The cost of neglect is too high. No one in the world should have to experience hunger. In addition to the cost of human suffering, the world as a whole loses when people do not have enough to eat. Hungry people have learning difficulties, are less productive at work, are sick more often and live shorter lives. The cost to the global economy because of malnutrition is the equivalent of US$3.5 trillion a year. Hunger leads to increased levels of global insecurity and environmental degradation. Ending hunger is not just a moral imperative, but also a good investment for society. Even in the U.S., one of the richest countries in the world, one in seven Americans does not have enough to eat. Nutritious food can be expensive, making a balanced diet a luxury for many. Loss of a job, a family tragedy, poor health, or an accident can make anyone, anywhere, go hungry in a moment.

October 1991

Some said more than 10,000, others 7,000 to 8,000, but one way or another, a lot of farmers showed up at a rally at the Manitoba legislature on Oct. 9, 1991. They then marched down Portage Avenue to Portage and Main, receiving many waves and signs of encouragement from city dwellers along the route. The farmers had arrived by the busload from across the province to ask for $30 per acre to offset disastrously low prices. The federal and provincial governments had announced a $700 aid package, but some said that was only a third of what was needed. Farmers’ income had been further squeezed by slow grain movement due to a strike at Thunder Bay. In our Oct. 17 issue reporting on the rally we also reported that grain handlers had been legislated back to work. Another story quoted Canadian Wheat Board chief commissioner Lorne Hehn (whose passing is reported in this issue) as saying the board was looking for an alternative shipping route through the U.S. Hog producers were also unhappy that week. The U.S. had increased the countervailing duty on hogs from 4.49 cents to 9.32 cents per pound. The U.S. had imposed the duty in response to a $300-million payout from the national tripartite stabilization program in 1989-90. In the next week’s issue on Oct. 24, there was also bad news for beef producers — bovine TB had been discovered in the Minnedosa-Rossburn area, the first report of TB in the province for 14 years. An estimated 500 cattle in four herds were to be destroyed.

The Manitoba Co-operator | October 15, 2015

COMMENT/FEEDBACK

The dark taste of chocolate There are an estimated 1.5 million child labourers in Cote d’Ivoire BARZA WIRE

Letters

rouna stands shirtless in a cocoa field in Côte d’Ivoire. The 12-year-old holds a hoe and his ribs are clearly visible under his skin. He says, “I have to get up very early each day to be the first in the field with my younger brother to start clearing (the land). I’m so tired.” Arouna was born across the border in Burkina Faso. Eight months ago, he was sent to the Ivoirian village of Sassandra to join his father. He thought he would be continuing his studies in Côte d’Ivoire. Instead, he was taken straight to the forest and now works hard every day in the cocoa fields. He is yet to set foot inside a classroom. A political crisis in 2010-11 killed 3,000 people and displaced half a million in Cote d’Ivoire. But with peace and security returning to the country, many displaced Ivorians are also willing to return — and send their children to work in the cocoa fields. Maxime M’bra is head of Stop Child Trafficking, a local NGO that fights against child labour. He says many people have migrated from neighbouring countries, including Burkina Faso, in recent years. Côte d’Ivoire and neighbouring Ghana produce more than 70 per cent of the world’s cocoa. But, because the market price for cocoa beans has fallen

We welcome readers’ comments on issues that have been covered in the Manitoba Co-operator. In most cases we cannot accept “open” letters or copies of letters which have been sent to several publications. Letters are subject to editing for length or taste. We suggest a maximum of about 300 words. Please forward letters to Manitoba Co-operator, 1666 Dublin Ave., Winnipeg, R3H 0H1 or Fax: 204-954-1422 or email: news@fbcpublishing.com (subject: To the editor)

Conservatives continue to lie to farmers With the federal election upon us, farmers as well as most voters are listening to the promises of politicians. I think though that voters should remember the lies politicians have told us as well when determining who and what party they should vote for. For politicians seeking re-election, such as Minister of Agriculture Gerry Ritz and the minister responsible for the defunct Canadian Wheat Board, it is easy to judge his promises by comparing what he said to what he actually did. When Minister Ritz was questioned about the upcoming sale of the CWB he indicated farmers would be in charge of the new entity. Rather hard to figure out how Saudi Arabians and Bunge now qualify as Canadian farmers! Strike No. 1. In the previous federal election Ritz commented that farmers would get a vote on the future of the farmercontrolled CWB, no vote occurred. Strike No. 2.

sharply, local farmers have increasingly turned to children to work the fields. There are an estimated 1-1/2 million child labourers in Cote d’Ivoire, according to a joint investigation by UNICEF and the Ivorian government. Forced child labour is illegal in Côte d’Ivoire. Penalties range from one to five years in jail and between US$800 and US$2,200 in fines. But the law is rarely enforced and prosecutions are almost unheard of. Since 2013, Côte d’Ivoire has invested an estimated US$40 million to reduce child labour and create a tracking system to identify and investigate at-risk children. Martin N’Guetta is the national coordinator for Operation Akoma, which fights against child trafficking. He says this investment will make little difference unless the culture of legal impunity changes. Mr. N’Guetta adds: “Prevention and protection cannot eradicate… child labour without vigorous… prosecution and punishment against the perpetrators of trafficking and exploitation.” In June 2015, an Interpol operation targeted the trafficking and exploitation of children in Côte d’Ivoire. The operation rescued nearly 50 children not far from Arouna’s village. Interpol agents arrested 22 people, mainly parents. Most of the rescued children were between five and 16 years old. An

At a parliamentary committee meeting Ritz claimed he had never received any invitation to attend a CWB directors’ meeting. Less than two minutes later he had to recant those words when it was proven he had received a written invitation to attend board meetings. Strike No. 3. You are out. I could go on about him closing research stations, wrecking the PFRA, and burning agricultural research libraries across Canada, but that and the other wreckage he has created would make this letter way too long. When voters vote, I sure hope they take into account not just politicians’ promises, but also the nonsense they have told. Hopefully they will come to the conclusion that it is not right to award politicians who continually make misleading statements with your vote. Kyle Korneychuk Pelly, Sask.

TPP free trade deal comes at a cost Canadians have several reasons to be concerned about the Trans-Pacific Partnership. For example, all negotiations took place behind closed doors. Another concern is that 80 per cent of Canadian exports to these countries are raw or semi-processed goods, while 80 per cent of imports are high value-added goods. A good way to export good-paying Canadian jobs wouldn’t you say? As well, leaked information confirms that the TPP includes an investor-state dispute settlement (ISDS) mechanism similar to NAFTA Chapter 11, which allows rich countries to sue governments when policy decisions interfere with their investments. Canada is already the most

The International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL) rescues children, who were the victims of child trafficking, from cocoa fields in Cote d’Ivoire in June. photo: interpol

Interpol official says, “Some of (the victims) had been employed in the fields for more than a year. (They) told authorities they regularly work long hours without receiving pay or education.” Many children are too afraid to fully describe the conditions in which they work. Aicha is a 10-year-old girl who toils near the cocoa fields where Arouna works. She says, “In the morning, I help each day in the family farms.

Then we pick fruit that I must go and sell before dusk to buy oil and salt. This is what I do every day.” She would never admit to the authorities that her parents were forcing her to work. Aicha says, “I’m too afraid of being taken away and living alone.”

sued developed country in the world because of NAFTA’s ISDS process and TPP will significantly increase the number of foreign investors eligible to sue. Seniors (and others) are going to suffer too. The intellectual property chapter of the TPP could prove a disaster for efforts to control drug costs in Canada, which are already the second highest in the world. Farmers are next. Supply management is squarely in TPP’s crosshairs. Since the GATT and the Uruguay Round of the WTO, Canadian farmers’ share of our own dairy market has been nibbled away bit by bit through various trade deals. Unlike the U.S., Canada does not allow the growth hormone rBGH which is used in the U.S. to increase dairy cows’ milk production, and our dairy farmers are not subsidized by the taxpayer. Supply management provides a fair return to farmers and a reasonably priced supply of fresh milk, eggs and poultry to consumers. Unionized autoworkers aren’t going to escape either. Twenty-six thousand Canadian jobs are expected to be lost. It appears that under the Harper government everything Canadian is up for sale at fire sale prices.

been fired. Thousands of books, manuals, journals, and research papers have been destroyed. Valuable archival papers dating back over 100 years are moved to neglected basement corners. This dumbing down of Canadians is happening as we enter a period of climate variability which has already caused political instability. This is precisely the wrong time to fire librarians, send research papers and books to the dumpsters, muzzle scientists and decrease the knowledge base. Who is served?? Not Canada or the Canadian public. The 2015 general election is a chance to change direction — both an opportunity and a responsibility for everyone.

Joyce Neufeld Waldeck, Sask.

Who is served by suppressing information? Discontinuing the long-form census means no reliable data collection regarding living conditions of Canadians. How then to create good long-term policy? Libraries at federal agricultural research facilities (such as the stations at Swift Current and Lethbridge) have been closed. Librarians have

The names of the children in this story were changed to protect them from reprisal. Barza Wire is a service of the Canadian NGO Farm Radio International.

Stewart Wells Swift Current, Sask.

Profit-driven science deserves scrutiny In his Oct. 8 column “Selective use of science won’t sell GMOs,” the author H. Schaffer, treats the science of global climate change and GMOs as being one and the same, and thereby misses the obvious truth. Global warming is a physical, chemical process. A GMO is a living, biological process. It is also worth noting that we are losing our independently based science, and instead rely on the science provided by the corporations that have a vested interest in making profit. When research is done in the name of profit, the consumer is correct in questioning motive; this is the lesson of history. Just think Volkswagen and diesel engines. Wayne James Beausejour, Man.

carry‐over of stocks and large available total supply, higher than normal basis levels persisted for all of the 2014/15 crop year (ranging between $100 and $150 per ton), with a reduction in basis levels occurring at crop year end as producers began to anticipate a drought reduced 2015 crop.

The Manitoba Co-operator | October 15, 2015

The Impact on Grain Producer Income The elevated export basis had a very large and significant impact on grain producer income in Western Canada. As grain export companies reduced their cash bids to ration deliveries, producer prices in the region were reduced relative to Vancouver FOB values. The range of plausible impacts on farmer’s income is estimated to be in the order of $5 to 6.7 billion (all figures in CDN $). These estimates are reported in Table 1, (Reported as Table 4 in Gray, 2015) below.

FROM PAGE ONE GRAIN Continued from page 1

Table 1: Estimated Grain Producer Income Impact of Congestion Related Excess Export Basis in Western Canada 2013/14 and 2014/15

Produced by: SeCan Product/Campaign Name: SeCan AAC Penhold - MB/SASK Date Produced: October 2015

Ad Number: SEC_PENH15_MS Publication: Manitoba Cooperator Size: 3col x 133 Trim: 6x 9.5”

sion. He said drought in the 2013-2014 Crop year 2014-2015 Crop year United States kept grain prices Aug-Dec Jan-Mar Apr--Jul Aug-Dec Jan-Mar Apr-Jul Total relatively high. Farm Deliveries* Million t 21.80 11.86 18.92 22.85 12.72 15.00 103.15 “Yes, (western) farmers had a good year, but that doesn’t take All Sold at Prevailing Basis** away from the fact they could’ve Ave Excess Basis $/t 51.49 143.53 77.67 48.63 59.97 34.94 64.88 Producer Losses $Million 1,123 1,702 1,470 1,111 763 524 $6,692 been several billion dollars better off,” Gray said. “It’s unforAll sold at basis 12 weeks prior^ tunate the minister isn’t better Excess Basis (t -‐‐12weeks) $/t 6.02 75.78 130.82 58.62 48.48 56.82 61.21 briefed.” Producer Losses $Million 131 899 2,475 1,339 617 852 $6,314 Western Canadian farmers 80% sold at basis 12 weeks prior^^ harvested a record 76-million Excess Basis (t -‐‐12weeks) $/t 6.02 75.78 130.82 58.62 48.48 56.82 48.97 tonne crop in 2013. A huge shipProducer Losses $Million 105 719 1,980 1,071 493 682 $5,051 ping backlog developed. The Source: Authors Calculation, Table 3, and CANSIM Table 0010043 railways blamed the big crop and * Farm Deliveries of wheat, oats, barley, canola, peas, Western Canada the coldest winter in 100 years. **Excess basis is estimated to be Vancouver FOB – Sask. Cash bids for wheat -‐‐ $72 /t see Table 3 for calculation and sources The backlog was so bad by ^Excess basis reported for 12 weeks prior to delivery is used to estimate impact. March 2014 the federal govern^^This lower bound estimate assumes that only 80% of producer deliveries are impacted and all basis is priced 12 weeks prior to delivery ment intervened, ordering the railways to move a specific vol- Comparing to the “normal basis” case, if the price of all producer deliveries of wheat, oats, barley, ume of grain weekly or face fines canola and peas was reduced by the excess over normal basis levels, producer income in the region ranging betweenassumed $100 and abasis a tonne would haveexceeded been reduced by$250 an estimated $6.69 billion. year Alternatively, if it is conservatively of up to $100,000 per day. $150 tonne, with a production reduction and combined bathat all the production was contractedcanola at basis levels 12 weeks prior per to delivery and that 20% of As grain backed up on farms was marketed to avoidmargins any impact ofexceeded the increased basis,in then incomelevels reductionoccurring from excess basis basis atis crop sis and crush the basis (the difference between estimated to be $5.05 billion. In either case, the reduction in income is tremendously large. year-end as producers began to $270 a tonne, a summary of the country elevator and f.o.b. anticipate a drought-reduced Vancouver price) widened sub- Gray’s report states. “With record volumes of ex- 2015 crop.” stantially to discourage farmers In addition, Gray estimated ports, basis levels declined from delivering to plugged el3 farmers lost $1.4 billion because somewhat by the end of the evators. wheat shipped from Vancouver In 2012-13 when there were no (2013-14) crop year but were still 200 per cent of posted tar- sold at a discount to equivalentconstraints on moving grain exiffs,” the summary says. “Higher- quality American wheat as Canport basis averaged $72 a tonne, than-normal basis levels per- ada was seen as an unreliable SEC_PENH15_MS_MC_SEC_PENH15_MS_MC.qxd 2015-10-07 2:06 PM Page 1 but by February 2014, the wheat sisted for all of the 2014-15 crop supplier.

Make the leap to NEW AAC Penhold CPS Wheat

Short, strong straw with exceptional yield. ✔ moderately resistant to fusarium ✔ 2 days earlier and shorter straw than AC® Carberry ✔ next generation of milling quality for CPS ✔ great option for intensive management

Genes that fit your farm. 800-665-7333 www.secan.com ®

Developed by Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada, Swift Current. Genes that fit your farm® is a registered trademark of SeCan. ‘AC’ is an official mark used under license from Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada.

SEC_PENH15_MS

Conservatively, farmers lost an average of $63 a tonne over two crop years, the summary says. “For a 5,000-acre farmer producing one tonne per acre per year, this represents a total gross income reduction of $630,000 over the two crop years,” the summary says. “… each producer would have been impacted differently, but the average impacts were very large and economically important.” Given that and that most western grain is drawn to the West Coast because export prices are highest there, Gray argues the grain-handling and transportation system needs extra capacity. “This strategic approach must include a comprehensive analysis of future export needs and a full economic exploration of options to expand export capacity, including publicly supported infrastructure investment, improved logistics, regulatory structures and transportation policy.” Ritz agrees expanding Vancouver capacity makes sense, but added there are still good exports to the east and south. No one can quantify what prices farmers received when they sold their grain, Ritz said. Often farmers price well before they deliver. “He (Gray) took a worse-case scenario and then he read into it ‘this is what happened’ — and it didn’t,” Ritz said. Gray said he calculated losses by taking grain delivery statistics from the Canadian Grain Commission and matching with the average basis during that period. He also did the same calculation (see table) assuming pricing occurred 12 weeks before delivery. That resulted in farmers “conservatively” losing an estimated $5 billion on the wider basis alone. The Canadian Wheat Board Alliance claims orderly market-

ing under the Canadian Wheat Board would have resulted in lower losses. “The western Canadian economy has taken this huge hit… yet the Conservative Party just wants to talk about compensation for supply management,” alliance chair Stewart Wells said last week in reference to the Trans-Pacific Partnership. “They will spend taxpayer money to try and compensate these folks and yet there are these documented losses because of the decisions they took with the wheat board and yet they are just punishing western farmers instead. “The Conservative Party can take a whole bunch of western seats for granted. Their MPs are just silent on the issue.” Orderly marketing would have saved farmers a lot in lost earnings, Gray said. “The basis would have been considerably smaller under the wheat board,” he said because contract calls would be used to meter grain into the system, not prices. “Grain would have moved in roughly the same amount of time, but the big difference would have been the farmers would get a lot higher price and the grain companies would have had to still compete with their available capacity.” As well, the wheat board might have been able to get the railways to move grain even faster or draw attention to the problems sooner, he added. Ritz said 99 per cent of farm groups supported ending the wheat board’s monopoly. “That’s why there is no backlash except for the people you can count on one hand — even today. “Everything they were pointing to — and you have to realize there was a full moon last week — can be shot down with simple logic.”

MCDONALD’S Continued from page 1

cators will be made public for a further 60 days of comment.

handle en masse, that will produce a positive impact and positive changes at the speed and at a rate that the industry can handle. That’s the real trick.” One of the most challenging areas has been settling on the precise criteria — which are called indicators — used to assess an operation. McDonald’s only made its indicators public at the end of last month (see accompanying story on Page 40) because the process took a long time and the criteria were constantly evolving. “The consultants counted out that there were 150 different versions of the indicator sets,” said Fitzpatrick-Stilwell. “There was a lot of work that went on, all positive, because it was based on the feedback we were getting from the stakeholders and everybody along the value chain, and from doing the actual verifications and getting feedback from those producers who went through them.” McDonald’s won’t be making any additional changes, but the roundtable has developed its own set of indicators. They were given to roundtable members at the organization’s annual general meeting in Saskatoon on Sept. 30. They have two weeks to comment on them and then the indi-

allan@fbcpublishing.com

Process Also up for consideration is who will conduct the verifications. McDonald’s hired an American organization, Where Food Comes From, and has upped the number of verifiers to three (from one) in order to complete all of the verifications by April. The roundtable is also considering a sustainability assessment on the Canadian beef sector conducted by Deloitte and how it fits in with the indicators. But the biggest question is how the organization can take over the process from McDonald’s. “We’re putting this question to the membership and really allowing the membership to be part of this discussion,” said Copithorne-Barnes. “Now that we know what it takes to perform these functions and do a verification project, we have to figure out how and to what degree we’re going to move forward with it. “We’re still getting our heads wrapped around what this verification can and should look like and how producers are responding to the McDonald’s pilot project.” akienlen@fbcpublishing.com

The Manitoba Co-operator | October 15, 2015

Liberals and NDP offer ideas for agriculture The Liberals are proposing a full railway costing review; the NDP wants to bring back the CWB Staff

s the days count down to the Oct. 19 election, Liberal and NDP election hopefuls have released some of their party’s plans for agriculture. Liberal candidate for Regina–Wascana, Ralph Goodale said his party has plans to invest in the sector. “Hard-working, skilled farmers and ranchers form the foundation of our food sector. Processors, distributors, retailers, and families across the country all depend on our Canadian farmers, who are the best in the world. After a decade under Stephen Harper, they need smart and supportive policies,” Goodale said. “That means ensuring that our transportation system is world class so they can get their products to market. It means better water management to deal with the intensifying cycle of droughts and floods. It means more basic research that leads to transformative advances for farmers and ranchers.” The Liberals would work towards greater transparency and accountability in grain handling, including undertaking the first full rail costing review in 23 years, he said. Over four years, a Liberal government would put $80 million into the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, $160 million into a valueadded investment fund, $100 million into agricultural research, and $200 million per year into supporting clean energy technology. The Liberals are also promising to review the TPP with a “full and open” debate in Parliament, review farm safety nets, and invest in climate-resilient infrastructure. The NDP candidate for Dauphin, Laverne Lewycky, said that if his party were elected, it would reinstate the singledesk marketing system the Conservatives abolished in 2012. “It is time for the Harper government to be held accountable for the systematic destruction of Western Canada’s farmerdirected and -owned wheat board marketing system. Only the New Democratic Party would reinstate the Canadian Wheat Board single-desk selling system,” he said.

Liberal and Green Party candidates attend Eat, Think, Vote event Brandon-Souris candidates discussed the province’s succession crisis, the need for local processing and infrastructure investments BY JENNIFER PAIGE Co-operator staff / Brandon

at, Think, Vote. That was the theme of several events across the country to get local candidates talking about food policy, including one for the Brandon-Souris riding here last week. It was hosted by Small Farms Manitoba in partnership with Sharing the Table Manitoba and Manitoba Alternative Food Research Alliance. Liberal candidate Jodi Wynman and Green Party of Canada candidate David Neufeld attended the event, which focused discussions around issues facing young farmers, access to land and capital, and the need to develop local processing facilities.

“With all of the trade agreements that are being signed, which favour imports over domestic supply, it is getting harder and harder to have local processing facilities,” said Neufeld. “We in Canada don’t process our food. Our governments have been so focused on the export markets that they haven’t stimulated local processing, storage, and handling properly.” The roundtable discussion touched on the province’s succession crisis and what could be done to encourage and attract new farmers. “The infrastructure crisis we have here is going to keep hurting farmers and is also going to prevent farmers from getting involved,” said Wynman. “After touring a few farms, I found it interesting that everyone is worried about the envi-

ronment and climate, except the current government. We need to pay attention to that or there isn’t going to be anything left for small farmers. If you lose a large piece of your property due to flooding or poor drainage, that can put a young farmer out. Climate-resistant infrastructure and focusing on the environment is necessary or I am not sure how small farmers can survive.” While the Liberal candidate discussed how the party’s funding would focus on infrastructure improvements, the Green Party’s agenda looks at increasing funding to facilitate the transfer of knowledge. “In many cases farmers are learning the skills they need from other farmers. We believe in funding facilitation,” Neufeld said. “If we are talking about growing another generation of

SHARE IN OUR GROWTH

food producers that is going to provide us with a stable food supply, I think that the education and passing of knowledge from active farmers is absolutely critical.” The Eat, Think, Vote event was a part of Food Secure Canada’s campaign to make food an election topic, with the overarching goal of creating a national food policy for Canada. Conservative candidate Larry Maguire and NDP candidate Melissa Joy Wastasecoot did not attend. “These food policy issues are so critical and we are hoping that events like this one will be just the beginning of a larger, continued discussion,” said Kalynn Spain, event co-ordinator and founder of Small Farms Manitoba. jennifer.paige@fbcpublishing.com

WE’RE OFFERING FARMERS A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY TO BENEFIT FROM THE VALUE YOUR CROP CREATES, ALL THE WAY TO PORT. CWB is becoming G3 Canada Limited, and for every tonne you deliver against 2015-16 cash and pool contracts, you receive $5.00 in trust units*, at no cost to you. Benefit from our growth. Forward, we grow.

POOL SIGN-UP DEADLINES ARE APPROACHING! ANNUAL POOL and FUTURES CHOICE ANNUAL POOL: · Lock in your own futures (optional) · Lock in your tariffs at sign-up (optional) · Full cashout available after delivery (optional) · Manage your grade and basis risk · Rest easy with our Act of God clause Sign-up deadline: October 30, 2015 (or until fully subscribed)

LEARN MORE AT WWW.CWB.CA/FUTURE * “trust units” refers to the CWB Farmers Equity Trust and the Farmer Equity Plan logo refers to the CWB Farmers Equity Plan

The Manitoba Co-operator | October 15, 2015

CFA calls for farmers, Parliament to scrutinize Trans-Pacific Partnership The trade deal is a win for export agriculture in Western Canada, says Sylvain Charlebois BY ALLAN DAWSON AND ALEX BINKLEY Co-operator staff/contributor

upply management marketing boards are grudgingly accepting the TransPacific Partnership deal. While they don’t like giving up even a small part of their market, officials said last week they understand there are benefits for the Canadian economy and welcome the government’s pledge of up to $4.3 billion in compensation. Turkey Farmers of Canada chairman Mark Davies said his group “will conduct a detailed evaluation of the challenges this agreement will bring to our farmers and the sector generally, as turkey production is displaced from Canadian farms.” Dave Janzen, chairman of Chicken Farmers of Canada, said the quota loss was sig-

nificant, but the industry welcomed “the government’s firm commitment to immediately ending fraudulent import practices that have plagued the industry for over five years.” “This is a heavy hit,” he said. “Given this additional access, we are counting on the government to cease the practice of regularly issuing supplementary import allocations.” Peter Clarke, chairman of Egg Farmers of Canada said more time is needed to fully understand the impact of the deal on egg producers. The Canadian Federation of Agriculture supports Canada being part of the negotiations but wants to study the agreement further too. While most export commodities will benefit, the deal falls short of the access Canadian sugar beet growers were seeking to the U.S., the CFA said in a release. The CFA wants Canada’s new Parliament to carefully review

the deal and the commitments to assist those sectors negatively affected. “What is needed now is for g ov e r n m e n t a n d i n d u s t r y stakeholders to come together to analyze what is needed for Canadian farmers to take full advantage of these (European Trade Agreement and TPP) trade deals and develop an export strategy,” CFA president Ron Bonnett said. The TPP, if implemented, will be good for western Canadian grain, oilseed, pulse and livestock producers who could potentially see more of their products exported, said Sylvain Charlebois, associate professor of marketing and consumer studies at the University of Guelph. But it doesn’t necessarily mean higher prices due to increased world demand. “I would argue this trade deal can actually enhance Canada’s influence globally as a com-

modity producer,” Charlebois said. “But it doesn’t mean world demand will increase because of this deal. They are two separate concepts. “I would say this is certainly a deal that should be embraced by farmers out west.” Prices are important, but so is market access, especially to growing markets in Asia, he said. Most Canadian farmers need export markets because they produce much more than the countr y can consume. The main exception are supply management farmers who produce dairy, poultry and eggs in sync with domestic demands. U . S . p re s i d e n t i a l c a n d i date Hillary Clinton said she would reject the deal based on what she has seen so far. NDP Leader Thomas Mulcair said Canada won’t sign if he’s elected prime minister. Charlebois says Clinton has an out, but Mulcair was cat-

“What is needed now is for government and industry stakeholders to come together to analyze what is needed for Canadian farmers to take full advantage of these trade deals and develop an export strategy.” Ron Bonnett

egorical. If Canada withdraws, not only would it be bad for the Canadian economy, it would be an embarrassment, according to Charlebois. “(Prime Minister Stephen) Harper’s approach after the (election) writ was dropped was unwise,” he said. “Bu t i f M r. Ha r p e r h a d actively engaged with Mr. Mulcair and Mr. Trudeau I don’t think we would’ve been in the same situation.” allan@fbcpublishing.com

WHAT’S UP Please forward your agricultural events to dave@fbcpublishing. com or call 204-944-5762. Oct. 15: Red River Exhibition/ Manitoba Agricultural Hall of Fame Harvest Gala, Victoria Inn, 1808 Wellington Ave., Winnipeg. For more info or tickets call Judy at 204-888-6990 or email foundation@redriverex.com. Oct. 20: Manitoba Rural Veterinary Task Force public consultation, 1:30 to 7 p.m., Canway Inn and Suites, 1601 Main St., Dauphin. No registration required. For more info call 204-371-2573. Oct. 21: Manitoba Rural Veterinary Task Force public consultation, 1:30 to 7 p.m., Riverbank Discovery Centre, 1-545 Conservation Dr., Brandon. No registration required. For more info call 204-371-2573.

READY FOR ANYTHING

Oct. 21: CleanFARMS public consultation on Manitoba program plan, 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., Green Manitoba, Confederation Room, third floor, 123 Main St. (Via Rail station), Winnipeg. To register to attend call 1-877-622-4460 ext. 2225. Oct. 22: Manitoba Rural Veterinary Task Force public consultation, 1:30 to 7 p.m., South Interlake-Rockwood Agricultural Society’s Red Barn, Hwy. 236 south of Stonewall. No registration required. For more info call 204-371-2573. Oct. 22: CleanFARMS public consultation on Manitoba program plan, 1:20 p.m. to 1:50 p.m., Best Western Airport Plus, 1715 Wellington Ave., Winnipeg. To register to attend call 1-877-6224460 ext. 2225. Oct. 29: Keystone Agricultural Producers fall general council meeting, PCU Centre, 245 Royal Rd. S., Portage la Prairie. For more info call 204-697-1140. Oct. 29-31: Manitoba AgEx, Westoba Agricultural Centre of Excellence, Keystone Centre, 1175-18th St., Brandon. For info visit manitobaagex.com Nov. 15-17: Manitoba Farm Women’s Conference, Days Inn and Suites, 395 Boundary Trail, Winkler. For more info visit manitobafarm womensconference.ca.

ALWAYS FOLLOW GRAIN MARKETING AND ALL OTHER STEWARDSHIP PRACTICES AND PESTICIDE LABEL DIRECTIONS. Details of these requirements can be found in the Trait Stewardship Responsibilities Notice to Farmers printed in this publication. ©2015 Monsanto Canada, Inc.

The Manitoba Co-operator | October 15, 2015

Is TPP the beginning of the end for supply management?

The NFU fears the new TPP deal but a University of Manitoba economist says it doesn’t go far enough BY ALLAN DAWSON Co-operator staff

he National Farmers Union (NFU) predicts the TransPacific Partnership deal is the beginning of the end for supply management while claiming prospects for export agriculture are “illusory.” But Ryan Cardwell, a University of Manitoba agricultural economist, says the deal announced earlier this month doesn’t go far enough to end higher costs for dairy, eggs, chicken and poultry that Canadians pay. After years of negotiations, Australia, Brunei, Canada, Chile, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore, the U.S. and Vietnam agreed on a trade deal Oct. 5, however, ratification could take two years.

Prime Minister Stephen Harper says the TPP will open markets in Asia for Canadian grains, oilseeds, pulses, canola oil, pork and beef. Supply management farmers, currently protected from imports by high tariffs, will give up some of their market. In return the government promises up to $4.3 billion in compensation. Canadian dairy farmers will lose 3.25 per cent of their market (plus another one per cent through the Comprehensive and Economic Trade Agreement (CETA) with the European Union, which still must be ratified. Egg, chicken, turkey and broiler hatching egg producers will lose 2.3, 2.1, two and 1.5 per cent, respectively. Compensation is as follows: • $2.4 billion to make up for lower income.

• $1.5 billion to support quota value. • $450 million to help processors be more competitive. Plus, $15 million has been budgeted to help develop exports. “The federal government’s promise of a $1.5-billion compensation package for loss of quota value over 10 years and $2.4 billion for loss of income over 15 years seems unnecessarily high if we are only talking about a 3.25 per cent dairy quota cut,” NFU president Jan Slomp said in a news release. “This large dollar amount suggests that the intent is to completely dismantle dairy supply management over the next 10 years.” Others suspect the same thing, including Sylvain Charlebois, associate professor of marketing and consumer studies at the University of Guelph.

There’s no way to know what Mother Nature is going to throw at you, but there is a way to be ready for it. With built-in technology that helps you tackle tough weeds in tough conditions, Genuity® Roundup Ready® canola can be the most valuable tool in your field. It’s the foundation for a family of high-yielding canola hybrids that offer diverse disease resistance and enable progressive farming practices such as straight cutting. You can’t anticipate everything, but you can prepare for anything. Get ready for next season; talk to your retailer about booking Genuity Roundup Ready canola for 2016.

“Maybe there will be more announcements ahead,” he said in an interview. “The $4.3 billion could actually be based on the fact we’re really talking about more than 3.25 per cent.” However, one dairy industry official noted the $4.3 billion is for all supply management, not just dairy and it includes money for processors and market development. New Zealand officials have hinted this is just the start of breaking down access to Canada’s dairy market. Bertrand Montel, an independent agriculture consultant in Montreal, told the Globe and Mail the TPP will see milk prices fall, forcing inefficient farmers out. “I can’t help but think it’s a transition fund in disguise to

phase out supply management in 10 or 15 years,” Montel said. Harper told reporters the compensation is not a buyout. “The government missed an opportunity to do something here (to end supply management),” Cardwell said in an interview. “When we see these trade agreements come there’s hope we can reform it and it was missed again this time. Supply management marketing boards say Canadian consumers get an assured supply of high-quality Canadian product at a reasonable price and in return farmers get good, stable returns through market protection. Slomp said open dairy markets in New Zealand, Australia and the U.S. are failing farmers and consumers. “Sacrificing our farmers and destroying a system that works for Canadian farmers, consumers, processors and taxpayers will not solve New Zealand’s problems.” While Canadian supply management farmers are not competitive now, they could be, Charlebois said. Canadian wine producers feared free trade with the United States would destroy their business, but it’s better than ever. The American government subsidizes its dairy farmers at levels so high the Canadian government couldn’t afford to match then, Charlebois said. “We can’t compete against the U.S. Farm Bill,” he said. “There’s no way. It’s a trillion-dollar bill (for all agriculture not just dairy).” Cardwell said Canadian farmers would be better off importing cheaper dairy, eggs and poultry from the U.S. “The reality is we have 11 million households buying dairy and poultry products, paying a very, very high price,” he said. “We estimate in our paper as a result of supply management if you’re making $15,000 to $20,000 a year and you have kids you’re paying an implicit tax of $460 a year. “You have to look at the big picture. Is it more important to recognize the interests of 11 million households that spend billions of dollars a year or a very small concentrated group of a few thousand producers who benefit from these protectionist policies?” Even with the limited imports under TPP, Canadians will save almost $250 million or $6 billion over 15 years, Cardwell said, which means the government can spend $4.3 billion in subsidies and the country would still be ahead. Until now supply management could boast it wasn’t directly subsidized. How can Ottawa now justify import protection and subsidies? “We don’t view this as a subsidy, we view this as an investment in the strength of the system and what it brings to rural Canada,” said a senior government official. “Some 300,000 people are involved in the sector, tens of billions of dollars returned from that sector. So these are investments to make sure they can continue to deliver for the economy as it has been doing.” allan@fbcpublishing.com

The Manitoba Co-operator | October 15, 2015

LIVESTOCK MARKETS

(Friday to Thursday) Winnipeg Slaughter Cattle Steers — Heifers — D1, 2 Cows 108.00 - 115.00 D3 Cows 90.00 - 105.00 Bulls 140.00 - 157.00 Feeder Cattle (Price ranges for feeders refer to top-quality animals only) Steers (901+ lbs.) 205.00 - 235.00 (801-900 lbs.) 225.00 - 246.00 (701-800 lbs.) 240.00 - 255.00 (601-700 lbs.) 250.00 - 268.00 (501-600 lbs.) 260.00 - 315.00 (401-500 lbs.) 290.00 - 340.00 Heifers (901+ lbs.) 190.00 - 215.00 (801-900 lbs.) 200.00 - 227.00 (701-800 lbs.) 215.00 - 234.00 (601-700 lbs.) 235.00 - 268.00 (501-600 lbs.) 245.00 - 305.00 (401-500 lbs.) 275.00 - 325.00

Heifers

Alberta South — — 115.00 - 129.00 95.00 - 114.00 — $ 218.00 - 237.00 223.00 - 248.00 237.00 - 261.00 248.00 - 282.00 273.00 - 305.00 293.00 - 340.00 $ 218.00 - 231.00 218.00 - 231.00 222.00 - 237.00 225.00 - 242.00 235.00 - 265.00 258.00 - 310.00

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

Futures (Ocotober 9 2015) in U.S. Fed Cattle Close Change October 2015 131.18 9.78 December 2015 137.68 7.68 February 2016 139.18 6.38 April 2016 138.75 6.32 June 2016 130.90 6.05 August 2016 128,59 5.93

Feeder Cattle October 2015 November 2015 January 2016 March 2016 April 2016 May 2016

Cattle Slaughter Canada East West Manitoba U.S.

October 9, 2015

DAVE SIMS CNSC

Close 187.88 184.10 178.90 177.40 177.93 177.75

Change 10.48 11.98 12.00 11.58 11.40 11.40

Cattle Grades (Canada) Previous Year 53,879 13,040 40,839 N/A 577,000

Week Ending October 3, 2015 939 29,130 14,132 498 1,067 5,249 270

Prime AAA AA A B D E

Previous Year 911 27,376 17,161 900 1,068 6,370 186

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 184 E 171 E 175.21 178.08

Futures (October 9, 2015) in U.S. Hogs October 2015 December 2015 February 2016 April 2016 May 2016

Last Week 184.32 172.12 174.63 177.52

Close 74.00 66.15 69.08 73.05 77.83

Last Year (Index 100) 231.87 214.62 223.22 226.38

Change 1.38 1.63 1.88 1.55 1.50

Other Market Prices Sheep and Lambs $/cwt Ewes Lambs

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

170.00 - 180.00 190.00 - 205.00

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 October 9, 2015 Broiler Turkeys (6.2 kg or under, live weight truck load average) Grade A ............................................... $1.980 Undergrade ....................................... $1.890 Hen Turkeys (between 6.2 and 8.5 kg liveweight truck load average) Grade A ................................................$1.970 Undergrade ........................................$1.870 Light Tom/Heavy Hen Turkeys (between 8.5 and 10.8 kg liveweight truck load average) Grade A ................................................$1.940 Undergrade ........................................$1.855 Tom Turkeys (10.8 and 13.3 kg, live weight truck load average) Grade A..................................................$1.940 Undergrade..........................................$1.855 Prices are quoted f.o.b. producers premise.

Toronto — 140.00 - 165.00 165.00 - 188.00 190.00 - 205.00 200.00 - 210.00 —

SunGold Specialty Meats —

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

Goats Kids Billys Mature

Winnipeg (Hd Fats) — — —

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

attle volumes in Manitoba took another big step during the week ended Oct. 9 as over 8,900 animals went to market, up from just over 7,000 head the week before. Prices generally softened in a sea of volatility while a few classes showed modest gains. For instance, while feeder heifers (800-900 lbs.) drew bids $10 to $20 lower per hundredweight in most yards, lighter-weight heifers were a different story. Heifers in the 400- to 500-lb. range jumped $5-$15 in some cases. Feeder steers mostly fell lower across the board. Some operators noted a wide spread seemed to exist between Ontario-style Charolais calves compared to coloured and Simmental-cross calves. The market was slightly lower toward the heavy calves, while the light calves remained very strong. Another auction mart said that while the topquality feeder cattle were fairly steady, plainer types dropped $5-$15. Butcher cattle numbers were mostly lower along with cash prices, according to another outlet. “We’ve seen quite a bit of volatility and definitely seen prices soften,” said Melinda German, general manager of Manitoba Beef Producers in Winnipeg, adding that producers can “probably expect more ups and downs.” Some producers, she said, may be letting their cattle chew on grass rather than rushing them into a market that has seen recent downward action. “We had a great year last year and maybe we’re starting to see some folks hold back some cattle,” she said. At least two operators said they expect heavier volumes to flow into their yards in the weeks to come.

“We had a great year last year and maybe we’re starting to see some folks hold back some cattle.” melinda german Manitoba Beef Producers

Markets have softened throughout North America for beef. However, some U.S. traders believe the demand will likely recover somewhat in weeks to come. One trader noted beef prices were more competitive with pork and poultry after a week-long sell-off. A report out of Chicago on Oct. 9 indicated prices eased after investors took profits. Packer prices are another factor industry-watchers will monitor in the coming days. Another bit of news stakeholders are chewing on is the newly signed Trans-Pacific Partnership trade agreement. The deal links Canada with 11 other nations in an arrangement designed to open up new markets for Canadian exporters. While many stakeholders in the dairy side of the cattle market have expressed concerns over the deal, German is bullish for the beef side. “I think it is good news for the Canadian beef industry; anything that opens up more markets for us is going to provide a little more stability.” German said she also believes such deals can reduce volatility, to which beef markets are prone. “I think people are expecting things to remain pretty positive in the industry for some time to come. I think we’re starting to see some of those signals.” Dave Sims writes for Commodity News Service Canada, a Winnipeg company specializing in grain and commodity market reporting.

briefs

USDA to probe feral hogs’ effects on crops, livestock Chicago/Reuters / The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) said Sept. 25 it has started analyzing for the first time data it has collected on the impact that wild pigs have on U.S. farmers’ crop and livestock operations. It is estimated by federal and state agricultural officials that there are more than five million wild pigs in at least 35 states, with the largest populations in California, Florida, Oklahoma and Texas. According to Agriculture Department estimates, it costs more than US$1.5 billion annually in damages and measures to control feral hogs. The agency said its National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) has surveyed more than 10,800 farmers in 11 states, asking if they had seen signs of feral swine in and around their farms and if any crop or livestock losses have been caused by the animals. The Agriculture Department said in a statement that researchers at its Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS)

Wildlife Services were evaluating the data to determine what actions are needed to address problems caused by feral swine. Wild pigs have also been found to carry diseases that can be transferred to livestock, humans, pets and other animals in the wild.

Wales reports BSE case London/Reuters / The Welsh government said Oct. 1 a dead cow on a farm in Wales had been confirmed as having bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE), but said it had not entered the food chain and there was no risk to human health. Rebecca Evans, the Welsh Assembly’s deputy minister for farming and food, said there had been a number of sporadic cases of BSE across Britain in recent years with the last case in Wales in 2013. She said officials were working to investigate the circumstances of the case. Since BSE was first identified in Britain in 1986, strict controls have tempered the spread of the disease. “Identification of this case demonstrates that the controls we have in place are working well,” she said in a statement.

Toronto ($/cwt) 113.24 - 209.90 — 89.21 - 204.79

Horses Winnipeg ($/cwt) — —

Softer markets for beef drag on prices at auctions A Trans-Pacific deal may help reduce market volatility

Ontario $ 145.44 - 162.83 138.42 - 160.54 75.31 - 109.54 75.31 - 109.43 114.08 - 141.85 $ 200.84 - 238.72 213.19 - 247.17 180.26 - 255.86 193.00 - 271.42 205.33 - 304.29 255.56 - 351.03 $ 174.42 - 203.21 205.34 - 233.34 203.01 - 236.85 201.56 - 238.76 192.64 - 286.72 222.13 - 294.92

(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 October 3, 2015 51,660 12,139 39,521 N/A 571,000

$1 Cdn: $0.7724 U.S. $1 U.S: $1.2946 Cdn.

column

Cattle Prices

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

EXCHANGES: OCTOBER 9, 2015

Toronto ($/cwt) 16.00 - 54.00 45.48 - 58.87

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

The Manitoba Co-operator | October 15, 2015

GRAIN MARKETS column

Manitoba Elevator Prices

Canola selling waits for a good push toward $480

Average quotes as of October 9, 2015 ($/tonne) Future

Basis

Net

Weekly Change

Red spring wheat

195.84

30.67

226.51

-1.34

Red winter wheat

185.88

4.92

190.80

-0.02

Prairie spring wheat

185.87

-2.42

183.45

-1.92

Canola

477.52

-26.15

451.37

-2.22

CBOT soybeans got a boost from USDA’s latest forecast Phil-Franz Warkentin CNSC

CE Futures Canada canola contracts held within a narrow range during the week ended Oct. 9, backing away from their nearby highs but also uncovering some support to the downside. The November contract tried and failed on numerous occasions over the past few weeks to move above $480. That mark is seen as some major resistance from a chart standpoint, with a lot of selling waiting to come forward on any moves toward that level. On the other side, the contract settled just below psychological support at $470 per tonne on Friday, but had been down as low as $460 that day. The bounce-back toward support was more closely linked to activity in CBOT (Chicago Board of Trade) soybeans, as opposed to any real canola-centric news. The U.S. Department of Agriculture released its monthly supply/demand report on Oct. 9, and soybeans received a boost from a downward revision to expected U.S. harvested acreage. While the acres may be down, average yields were a bit bigger than expectations, and the end result looks more neutral than bullish as far as beans are concerned. With the Canadian canola harvest nearing completion, and U.S. soybeans also entering their final stages, attention in the oilseed markets is starting to shift southward. USDA now forecasts a record 100-milliontonne soybean crop in Brazil this year, which would be a bearish influence for the oilseeds

if it comes to fruition. Hot and dry weather is causing some problems at Brazil’s planting time, which will be important to keep an eye on going forward.

Port Prices

U.S. wheat still pricey

U.S. hard red winter 12% Houston

Wheat and corn both saw some choppy activity during the week, with more bearish than bullish news at play. For wheat, weather concerns in other parts of the world — including Australia and Russia — are seen as somewhat supportive for North American futures. The fact remains that U.S. wheat is still expensive for international buyers. U.S. wheat futures hit some of their best levels in two months during the week, but ran out of steam at the highs and will likely need some fresh news to see any more gains. Corn also backed away from two-month highs during the week, with the advancing U.S. harvest likely limiting the upside in the short term. In addition to various supply/demand factors moving the markets, activity on the global economic front was another feature over the past week. For canola, the Canadian dollar posted solid gains relative to its U.S. counterpart, recovering off the 11-year lows hit recently. News that an agreement has been reached on the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) could be supportive for exports in the future, but implementation of the deal will still be a long time coming, as it needs to be ratified by the governments of each signatory country. Phil Franz-Warkentin writes for Commodity News Service Canada, a Winnipeg company specializing in grain and commodity market reporting.

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

As of Friday, October 9, 2015 ($/tonne) Last Week

Weekly Change

n/a

240.94

0.36

Canola Thunder Bay

480.10

-0.80

Canola Vancouver

500.10

-0.80

U.S. spring wheat 14% Portland

Closing Futures Prices

As of Monday, October 12, 2015 ($/tonne) Last Week

Weekly Change

ICE canola

470.10

-0.80

ICE milling wheat

239.00

-5.00

ICE barley

185.00

0.00

Mpls. HRS wheat

195.11

-0.09

Chicago SRW wheat

187.95

-2.48

Kansas City HRW wheat

185.01

-1.47

Corn

154.03

0.98

Oats

141.84

-1.46

Soybeans

323.81

1.47

Soymeal

335.34

0.44

Soyoil

625.34

22.93

Cash Prices Winnipeg As of Monday, October 12, 2015 ($/tonne) Last Week

Weekly Change

Feed wheat

189.58

0.00

Feed barley

170.40

-2.76

n/a

472.42

-14.57

Rye Flaxseed Feed peas

n/a

Oats

180.91

9.08

Soybeans

361.93

-1.84

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

Ask

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

Ask

Western Canadian wheat bids edge down as dollar rises Quoted basis levels varied from location to location, but softened by $3 on average to sit at $36 above the U.S. futures BY PHIL FRANZ-WARKENTIN Commodity News Service Canada

ash wheat bids across Western Canada posted small losses over the week ended Oct. 9, as the strengthening Canadian dollar cut into basis levels. Average Canada Western Red Spring (CWRS) wheat prices were generally down by $1 to $4 per tonne across the three Prairie provinces, according to price quotes from a cross-section of deliver y points. Bids ranged from $226 per tonne in Manitoba and northern Saskatc ewan to $240 per tonne in southern Alberta. Quoted basis levels varied from location to location, but softened by

$3 on average to sit at $36 above the futures when using the grain company methodology of quoting the basis as the difference between the U.S. dollar-denominated futures and the Canadian dollar cash bids. When accounting for the currency exchange rates by adjusting the Canadian prices to U.S. dollars ($1=US$0.7730 as of October 9) CWRS bids ranged from US$174 to US$185 per tonne. That would put the currency adjusted basis levels at about US$10 to US$21 below the futures. Looking at it the other way around, if the Minneapolis futures are converted to Canadian dollars, CWRS basis levels across Western Canada range from $13 to $27 below the futures.

Average Canada Prairie Red Spring (CPRS) bids were down $1 to $4 per tonne. CPRS prices came in at about $183 per tonne in Manitoba, $193 to $194 per tonne in Saskatchewan, and $206 per tonne in Alberta. Soft white spring wheat prices held steady on average, ranging from $210 to $211 per tonne in Alberta. Winter wheat prices were steady to $3 per tonne lower. Prices ranged from roughly $186 to $190 per tonne across the Prairies. Average durum prices were steady to down $7 per tonne. Average bids in southern Saskatchewan, where the bulk of the crop is grown, were down by $4 per tonne to sit at $322 per tonne. The December spring wheat contract in Minneapolis, on which most CWRS contracts in Canada are based

off, was quoted at US$5.2950 per bushel on October 9, up 2.25 cents from the week prior. The Kansas City hard red winter wheat futures, which are now traded in Chicago, are more closely linked to CPRS in Canada. The December Kansas City wheat contract was quoted at US$5.0025 per bushel on October 9, down a quarter-cent from the week before. The December Chicago Board of Trade soft wheat contract settled at US$5.0925 on October 9, which was four cents weaker compared to the week prior. The Canadian dollar closed at 77.30 U.S. cents on October 9, which was up by over a cent relative to its U.S. counterpart compared to the previous week.

The Manitoba Co-operator | October 15, 2015

LIVESTOCK

Search Canada’s top agriculture publications… with just a click. Network SEARCH

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

Task force examining rural vet services The Rural Veterinary Task Force will be holding three public consultations in Dauphin, Brandon and Stonewall beginning on October 20 BY JENNIFER PAIGE Co-operator staff

anitobans will soon have the chance to weigh in on how the provincial network of veterinary services is performing as the Rural Veterinary Task Force (RV TF) launches its public consultations later this month. “These meetings are certainly open to anyone. We are hoping to hear from livestock producers, large farms, small farms as well as pet owners and individuals involved with the veterinary districts and municipalities,” said Dr. Paul Schneider, chair of the RVTF. The task force, which was launched in June, consists of three individuals, Dr. Schneider, who has been a practising veterinarian in the province for more than 30 years, Bertha Russell-Langan, c u r r e n t c h a i r o f t h e Ve t Services Commission ( VSC), and Merv Starzyk, chairman of the Shoal Lake and District vet board for the past 23 years. “Since we began in June we have had several focus g ro u p m e e t i n g s w i t h s t u dents, various active vets, representatives of the VSC, as well as stakeholder consultations with virtually all of the livestock associations, the vet medical association, animal health technologists, the chief veterinary officers and Manitoba Health,” said Schneider. The RVTF will be reviewing the current vet structure, funding, clinic infrastructure, residents’ needs and will also look at the role they play in food safety, biosecurity, and animal welfare. Current students and recent g r a d u a t e s o f t h e We s t e r n College of Veterinary Medicine will also be surveyed and clinics throughout the province will be reviewed, looking at things such as financial statements and caseloads.

Provincial setup Manitoba’s Veterinary Service District ( VSD) program was established in 1970 and the VSC was formed to oversee the program. There are currently 27 VSD clinics in Manitoba and approximately 145 practisi n g ve t e r i n a r i a n s i n r u ra l Manitoba. Rural clinics are funded through financial contributions from local municipalities who have a representative on the VSD board. T h e p r ov i n c i a l g ov e r n ment also provides $479,000 annually for the operation and maintenance of clinic buildings. Manitoba is the only province in Canada to operate rural clinics with this provincialmunicipal funding structure.

PHOTO: Thinkstock

“We are not going into this with any specific agenda. Our role is to gather the information and ultimately what we report back and what our recommendations are will be based on what we are hearing and what we will hear from anyone who is willing to talk to us.” Dr. Paul Schneider chair of the Rural Veterinary Task Force

Periodically reviewed The review stems from recommendations a similar task force made in 2008 that the rural veterinary structure be reviewed periodically. In 2008, the task force held similar public, stakeholder and focus group consultations and found the most pressing issue to be the continued shortage of rural vets. It was recommended that the province evaluate the number of spaces for Manitoba students at the Western College of Vet Medicine in Saskatoon, c o n s i d e r m o re p r ov i n c i a l funding for vet training, enhance scholarships and expand responsibilities for vet technicians. “There has been an increase in the number of students that Manitoba fosters at the veterinary college. Over a few years they have moved from 10 places per year to 16 per year,” said Schneider.

The province also has a scholarship program for vet students who agree to practise in a rural setting for two years after graduation. This program was established in 2003 and has seen more than 45 students participate.

Current focus This year’s task force will be looking into all of the areas explored in 2008 as well as the recommendations that were made to see what has changed, whether the proposed solutions have made any impact, and what should happen next. “Some of the issues that we examined previously are still with us. We are looking at how things have changed whether there are opportunities for new solutions,” said Schneider. The relationship between l i v e s t o c k i n d u s t r y t re n d s and the vet system will also

be explored in the context of changes in contemporary livestock production and animal volumes. “We will certainly be looking at the economics of the beef and bison industries. Many factors have changed in these industries since the last review,” said Schneider. “Back in 2008, we were reeling with the BSE issues and the beef industry was under financial stress. For a lot of these clinics, a big part of their livestock clientele is on the beef side and so as the industry changes so does the need for these services.” Following the review, the RVTF will compile a report and recommendations that are expected to be delivered to the minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Development early next year. “Manitoba’s rural veterinarians provide a broad range of services and care for animals throughout the province,” said Manitoba Minister of Agriculture, Food and Rural Development Ron Kostyshyn in a press release. “Animal health and biosecurity are priorities shared by vets and our government, so we want to ensure appropriate services and infrastructure are available. We want to hear the priorities of stakeholders and then develop a comprehensive plan for veterinary services for the future.” The RVTF is encouraging

everyone with a comment or concern surrounding rural veterinary care to participate in giving feedback. “We are not going into this with any specific agenda. Our role is to gather the information and ultimately what we report back and what our recommendations are will be based on what we are hearing and what we will hear from anyone who is willing to talk to us,” said Schneider. Public consultations will be held Oct. 20 in Dauphin at the Canway Inn & Suites, 1601 Main Street, in Brandon Oct. 21 at Riverbank Discovery Centre, 1-545 Conservation Drive and Oct. 22 near Stonewall at the South Interlake-Rockwood Agricultural Society’s Red Barn, south of Stonewall on Highway 236. The open house runs from 1:30 to 7 p.m. No pre-registration is required. “Ever yone is welcome, whether you are coming with a presentation or just a few comments. We are hoping to hear from everybody.” If you are unable to attend an in-person session, the RVTF is encouraging you to submit feedback online through written submissions or questionnaire. For more information visit: http://m.gov.mb.ca/agriculture/ surveys-and-consultations/ rural-veterinary-task-force.html. jennifer.paige@fbcpublishing.com

The Manitoba Co-operator | October 15, 2015

Province to complete transfer of community pastures by next year The provincial government announced plans to complete the transfer of community pastures to the Association of Manitoba Community Pastures by October 2016 BY JENNIFER PAIGE Co-operator staff

anitoba’s network of community pastures will be fully trans ferred out of federal control by October 2016. The Association of Manitoba Community Pastures (AMCP) is currently operating 14 of the province’s 23 community pastures and will take over the remaining nine in the coming year. “Community pastures are an important resource for new and established farmers to have a place for livestock to graze and breed,” said Barry Lowes, chair of AMCP. “The community pasture program has been an important part of many farm operations for years and we are pleased we will be able to manage and protect this land for the province and for the agricultural producers who continue to rely on it.” Agriculture, Food and Rural Development Minister Ron Kostyshyn announced in early October that the government plans to complete the manage ment transfer by this time next year. “Community pastures pre s e r v e o u r n a t u r a l Pr a i r i e landscape and offer farmers an important option to raise their livestock,” said Minister Kostyshyn. “The Manitoba gov ernment is pleased to support those who are invested in the continued use and protection of these important spaces.” Manitoba’s 23 community pastures cover 400,000 acres, 80 per cent of which sit on pro vincial Crown land. T h e f e d e ra l g ove r n m e n t began transferring the respon sibility of the community pas tures to the province in 2014, at which time the AMCP was formed. “ This transfer had been planned to be complete in 2018, but they’ve accelerated it to be completed by 2016. At this point, more than half of the pastures have been suc cessfully transferred,” said acting general manager of the AMCP, Barry Ross. The AMCP is composed of individuals who pay fees to use the pasture lands; fees that are held consistent with market rates. “This past year we were able to retain 100 per cent of the cattle and have had a good roll over of staff as well,” said Ross. “The first year there was a little less, about 75 per cent.” Community pastures were established in Canada’s three Prairie provinces in the 1930s to help reclaim badly eroded soils. Today, these pastures con tinue to be managed with the goal of protecting the land from drought, develop ment and intensive cropping impacts. “The sustainable manage ment of these natural lands provides grazing options to Manitoba beef producers, con tinued access for traditional use and protection of biodiver sity and critical wildlife habi

tat,” said Conservation and Water Stewardship Minist er Tom Nevakshonoff. “Commun ity pastures complement our efforts on the landscape to strengthen resilience to cli mate change through water quality protection, water reten tion and groundwater aquifer replenishment.” This project has been sup ported by $1.05 million over three years from the provincial government. “We are looking forward to having all of these pastures under a complete organiza tion,” said Ross. “With all the pastures in the mix the whole thing is more financially stable and it gives us more options to balance the properties if one has a bad year.” jennifer.paige@fbcpublishing.com

“The community pasture program has been an important part of many farm operations for years and we are pleased we will be able to manage and protect this land for the province and for the agricultural producers who continue to rely on it.” Barry Lowes

Manitoba has 23 community pastures that cover 400,000 acres, 80 per cent of which sit on provincial Crown land. Photo: Jennifer Paige

chair of Association of Manitoba Community Pastures

SUPERSEED. GUARANTEED. Earn more money with SeedMaster—guaranteed*. SeedMaster’s UltraProTM seeding system provides near singulated canola seed delivered directly to our innovative active-hydraulic, ground-following, individual row opener for precise seed and fertilizer placement. Cut seeding rates without sacrificing yield. Save on inputs with Overlap Control. And with the biggest toolbar in North America, you’ll seed more crop in the critical 10 – 15 day seeding window. Higher yields and greater profits. That’s SuperSeed. Guaranteed.

seedmaster.ca

We’re farmers, too.

*For full details on the guarantee, please contact a SeedMaster ACE representative or go to SeedMaster.ca/superseed.

The Manitoba Co-operator | October 15, 2015

LIVESTOCK AUCTION RESULTS Weight Category

Ashern

Gladstone

Grunthal

Heartland

Brandon

Virden

Killarney

Ste. Rose

Winnipeg

Feeder Steers

7-Oct

6-Oct

8-Oct

7-Oct

5-Oct

8-Oct

9-Oct

No. on offer

800

870*

603

1,243

2,124*

656*

1,535*

655

Over 1,000 lbs.

n/a

185.00-207.00

900-1,000

190.00-236.00

220.00-255.50

n/a

223.00-237.00

n/a

190.00-232.00

800-900

212.00-240.00

240.00-266.50

200.00-239.00

220.00-237.00

224.00-240.00

290.00-318.00

220.00-238.00 (240.00)

220.00-246.00

700-800

220.00-258.00

250.00-284.00

225.00-245.00

225.00-240.00

243.00-261.00 (263.00)

265.00-295.00

235.00-252.00 (255.00)

240.00-255.00

600-700

227.00-266.00

230.00-254.25

240.00-280.00

250.00-270.00

248.00-282.00 (286.00)

245.00-265.00

250.00-270.00 (290.00)

235.00-280.00

500-600

265.00-299.00

210.00-247.50

275.00-315.00

275.00-305.00

272.00-307.00

265.00-295.00

265.00-293.00 (309.00)

250.00-305.00

400-500

309.00-340.00

205.00-237.00

300.00-360.00

295.00-330.00

288.00-326.00

290.00-318.00

275.00-325.00 (336.00)

275.00-355.00

300-400

n/a

200.00-227.00

370.00-470.00

n/a

320.00-375.00

n/a

325.00-407.00

900-1,000 lbs.

170.00-217.00

n/a

210.00-228.00

n/a

180.00-207.00

800-900

180.00-235.00

200.00-222.50

190.00-229.00

215.00-228.00

220.00-231.00

n/a

200.00-224.00

700-800

190.00-243.00

210.00-240.00

200.00-234.00

218.00-230.00

222.00-232.00

n/a

210.00-230.00 (235.00)

210.00-236.00

600-700

210.00-244.00

215.00-234.00

215.00-238.00

220.00-233.00

229.00-242.00

225.00-240.00

230.00-240.00 (242.50)

225.00-237.00

500-600

220.00-264.00

240.00-258.00

230.00-295.00

235.00-250.00

234.00-259.00

235.00-255.00

240.00-265.00 (266.00)

230.00-265.00

400-500

245.00-288.00

260.00-296.00

285.00-337.00

255.00-280.00

249.00-280.00

240.00-265.00

240.00-286.00 (288.50)

240.00-307.00

300-400

n/a

275.00-307.00

325.00-390.00

n/a

275.00-305.00

250.00-345.00

No. on offer

118

n/a

103

n/a

120

D1-D2 Cows

90.00-180.00

n/a

105.00-118.00

108.00-113.00

105.00-110.00

105.00-112.00 (115.00)

102.00-108.00

D3-D5 Cows

75.00-95.00

n/a

104.00-112.00

90.00-104.00

102.00-107.00

n/a

94.00-106.00

90.00-105.00

Age Verified

100.00-115.00

up to 110.00

95.00-108.00

n/a

110.00-117.00

107.00-113.50

n/a

110.00-138.00

Good Bulls

129.00-147.00

130.00-146.50

132.00-140.75

135.00-155.00

166.00-176.00

150.00-160.00

120.00-140.50 (145.00)

138.00-150.00

n/a

Feeder heifers

Slaughter Market

Butcher Steers Butcher Heifers

n/a

Feeder Cows

n/a

120.00-126.00

n/a

119.00-150.00

n/a

Fleshy Export Cows

n/a

Lean Export Cows

n/a

90.00-101.00

140.00-155.00

n/a

140.00-150.00

n/a

Heiferettes * 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.)

Track systems with

Weatherfarm Mobile Available FREE for iPhone & Android

Weather from hundreds of stations available on your smartphone! The new Weatherfarm Mobile app gives you instant access to an extensive, live-updating network with current and forecasted weather data for your farm or surrounding area. App features include: Current conditions Hourly, 6 hour and 10 day forecast data  Radar & satellite data  Weather news & facts

Weather alerts Market and ag news  Intuitive interface with large, easy-to-read text  More to Come



The Weatherfarm Mobile app gives farmers clear and comprehensive weather information that is essential to their operation. Download the app today! For more information please contact us at: support@weatherfarm.com Sponsored by

Get weather on your desktop at weatherfarm.com

The Manitoba Co-operator | October 15, 2015

Selling the Blue Cow logo to consumers The dairy sector is debating whether focusing on rBST use in the U.S. is the best way to quash consumer interest in imports BY SHANNON VANRAES Co-operator staff

he prospect of more imported dairy products flooding into Canadian dairy markets has local dairy farmers debating a tricky conundrum. How do they position themselves to compete on the basis of quality without fearmongering over production practices south of the border? American producers use recombinant bovine somatotropin (rBST) to boost milk production, which has never been approved for use in Canada. During a recent Dairy Farmers of Manitoba (DFM) meeting held in Headingley, producers considered how to promote their product on the basis of quality without pointing to that difference in how their milk is produced. Fast-food giants such as A&W have taken to promoting their products as being hormone free, a sales strategy that is working, but which has alienated producers using conventional production practices. DFM said it won’t be pointing to the use of rBST south of the border to build its brand. “You’re way better off to talk about the positive values,” said vice-chair He n r y Ho l t m a n n . “ Ve r s u s s a ying what is coming in is bad for

“We want to inform them without putting fear in their hearts.” Henry Holtmann

you… It’s way better to talk about Canadian values, and say our quality is higher than anyone else. We want to promote the good things our farmers do, and that is reflected in our milk and our dairy products.” The strategy is influenced by the seemingly long-standing countryof-origin labelling (COOL) dispute between Canada and the U.S. While the World Trade Organization has ruled in Canada’s favour four times, the U.S. continues to hold firm as Canada prepares to take retaliatory measures. “We just came though COOL labelling on the hog side, so to say we want a COOL-type of labelling on this side — well it’s a very touchy subject,” Holtmann said. “We just tried to remove that impediment for our hog producers and we don’t want to pit one industry against another.” Some producers at the meeting felt that fewer Canadians would include cheese on their cross-border

shopping lists if they knew the differences between how milk was produced in the U.S. and in Canada. “People do this all the time, they go and bring back cheese,” said John Bannister, who farms near Lockport. “But if you mention it to the people who are doing it, they always say it’s cheaper in the States. Now they would stop if they knew it was raised with it. But very often they don’t know, they just see it in the shops and know that it’s cheaper, so they buy it.” He added that the same goes for products sold in Canadian stores that contain imported dairy ingredients. Holtmann said that he wants consumers to know about the differences in production, but that he also wants to keep things positive by focusing on Canada’s strengths and values. That means letting consumers know how to spot 100 per cent Canadian dairy products using Dairy Farmers of Canada’s trademark Blue Cow logo, Holtmann said. It also means backing the Blue Cow up with ProAction — a nationw i d e a c c re d i t a t i o n p ro g ra m f o r dair y producers — that consolidates a wide variety of best management practices together under one umbrella, something which industry

2016 Degelman LR7645 – 45’, 3-Plex . . . . . Special $38,950 2012 NH T9.670HD – luxury cab, cab susp, 520/85R42 Michelin Triples, 57gpm hyd. pump, 6 dlx. remotes, HID’s I-View 2016 Degelman Strawmaster 7000 – 82’, 3255 Valmar, 5/8” 2015 NH T7.175 Sidewinder II – 12x8 Range Command III, NAV, 262 HP/XP rec, 1583hrs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $289,900 x 26” carbide Endura tines, hyd. adjustment . . . . . . . $81,900 (40kph), dlx. cab with dlx. air ride seat, high vis. glass pkg, 2009 NH T9050 – luxury cab, leather, diff. lock, 800 duals, 2016 Degelman Strawmaster 7000 – 82’, 5/8” x 26” carbide 4 remotes, PTO, 3pt hitch, HD axles & more! . . . . . . . . Inquire FM500 with receiver, ISO, 55gpm hyd. pump, hyd. return Endura tines, hyd. adjustment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $62,600 2014 NH TV6070 – hydro, dlx. cab, diff. lock, PTO, 5 remotes 4 remotes, PTO, HID’s, weight pkg, 2574hrs . . . . . . $235,900 2016 Degelman Strawmaster 7000 – 70’, 5/8” x 26” carbide (total), 3pt. hitch, fenders, 3rd pedal option, engine & hyd. 2008 NH T9050 – luxury cab, diff. lock, 800 duals, Ez-Guide Endura tines, hyd. adjustment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $56,100 heater kit, wheel weights, 84LB FEL (long) . . . . . . . . $169,900 500 with receiver, ISO, 55gpm hyd. pump, 4 remotes, power 2014 NH TS6.140 – 16x8 Powershuttle (40kph), creeper gear, beyond coupler, HID’s, weight pkg, 2115hrs . . . . . . $209,900 2015 Dynamic Ditchers Wolverine – creates a 5’ flat bottom, 1000PTO, reverser, high floatation tires . . . . . . . . . . . $58,900 cab with A/C & heater, PTO, 3pt. hitch, high capacity pump On Order: 2016 Versatile 550DT, 450DT & (2) 450 Wheels (34 L/m), 845TL loader w/ grapple & more! . . . . . . . . $119,950

SEEDING & TILLAGE

2012 Wishek 842NT-38 – 38’ tandem disk, 5/16” x 30” 2015 NH T9.700 SmartTrax II – luxury cab, HD axels, (113gpm) MegaFlow, 6 dlx. remotes, Full HID pkg, PTO (1000 Straight blades, scrapers, hyd. level, ONLY 600 acres! $99,900 rpm), I-View IV, Nav II, 372 HP/XP rec, weight pkg . . $699,900 2015 Kelly Diamond Harrow – 45’, CL2 replaceable sharp cutting blade option, hyd. fold & more! . . . . . . . . . . . Available 2015 Versatile 500 – dlx. cab w/ leather, 16/4 P.S., (110gpm) twin hyd. pumps, PTO (1000rpm), 6 remotes, two ¾” returns, LAND ROLLERS, HARROWS & DITCHERS HID’s, 800 duals . . . . Lease for as low as $18,659 S/A OAC 2016 Degelman LR8080 – 80’, 5-Plex . . . . . Special $76,550 2015 Versatile 400 – 710/70R42 Duals, 12x4 Quadshift, dlx. 2016 Degelman LR8064 – 64’, 5-Plex . . . . . Special $72,900 cab, leather, 58gpm hyd, 4 remotes, weight pkg, Raven E-Pro

shannon.vanraes@fbcpublishing.com

*For commercial use only. Offer subject to credit qualification and approval by CNH Industrial Capital Canada Ltd. See your New Holland dealer for details and eligibility requirements. CNH Industrial Capital Canada Ltd. standard terms and conditions will apply. Depending on model, a down payment may be required. Offer good through November 30, 2015, at participating New Holland dealers in Canada. Offer subject to change. Taxes, freight, set-up, delivery, additional options or attachments not included in price. © 2015 CNH Industrial Capital America LLC. All rights reserved. New Holland Agriculture is a trademark registered in the United States and many other countries, owned by or licensed to CNH Industrial N.V., its subsidiaries or affiliates. CNH Industrial Capital and New Holland Construction are trademarks in the United States and many other countries, owned by or licensed to CNH Industrial N.V., its subsidiaries or affiliates.

MFWD TRACTORS

2014 NH T8.360 – 50KPH CVT, MFWD, luxury cab, front & rear duals, PTO, 3pt. hitch, GPS, warranty, 742hrs . $299,990 2007 Case IH ADX3380 – Tow behind, 380bu, d.s., 8 run, mech. drive, 10” auger, 4 rollers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $45,900 2013 NH TS6.140 – 16x8 Powershuttle (40kph), creeper gear, 2015 Degelman Pro-Till 40 – 40”, notched front disks, cab with A/C & heater, PTO, 3pt. hitch, high capacity pump (34 L/m), 845TL loader w/ grapple, 452hrs . . . . . . . . . $99,950 smooth rear disks, Otico rubber semi-pneumatic wedge rollers, high floatation 600/50R22.5 tires . . . . . . . . . . . . $154,900 2011 Case IH Maxxum 125 Pro – dlx cab, MFWD, PTO, 3 2015 Versatile TD600 Tandem Disk – 35.5’, 10.5” spacing, remotes, L750 loader & grapple, 4130hrs . . . . . . . . . . $79,900 26”notched blades (front), 26” smooth blades (rear), HD bearings, mud scrapers, Stone Flex hangers . . . . . . . . . . . . Inquire 4WD TRACTORS

representatives believe will streamline auditing and inspection pro cesses for farmers. It will also allow consumers to verify claims made by the industry and learn more about where their milk comes from. “We know there is that difference between the two countries… and we know that there are these ingredients coming in from other countries and being incorporated into some of the products here,” said Holtmann. “Bu t t h o s e i n g re d i e n t s c e rtainly aren’t in the Blue Cow products. So you know we would rather tackle it from the positive side with the Blue Cow label… instead of saying this is bad and using fear.” Bannister would like a little more direct approach. “I think it’s got to be advertised more, and it’s got to be bigger, people need to see it,” he said. But while it’s not the direct route, Holtmann believes the positive sell will be the most effective strategy in the long haul. “We know there is value in that, it’s just a matter to get more of the Blue Cow on there and getting consumers informed. But we want to inform them without putting fear in their hearts,” he said.

GRAIN VACS, AUGERS, GRAIN EXTRACTORS

2011 NH CR9090 ”Z” – Certified Pre-Owned! – ASP, dlx. cab, duals, HID’s, I-View II+, long auger. 741hrs sep . . . . $279,900 2010 NH CR9080 – Certified Pre-Owned! – ASP, dlx. cab, duals, HID’s, I-View II+, long auger. 741hrs sep . . . . $259,900 (2) 2014 NH CX8080’s – T4a, dlx. cab w/ leather, HID’s, I-View IV, Y&M, dlx chopper, “CR” spreader . . . . . . . .$339,900 each 2013 NH CX8080 – Certified Pre-Owned! – T4A, dlx. cab, I-View III, long auger, dlx chopper. 463hrs sep . . . . . $275,900 2008 NH CX8080 – T3, dlx cab, I-View II+, 21’ long auger, dlx. chopper, 76C p/u. 1074hrs sep . . . . . . . . . . . . . $178,900

SPRAYERS (2) 2015 REM VRX’s – hyd. unfold, chromed flighting, full hose pkg, new fan design . . . . . . . . . . . Special $24,999 each 2015 NH SP.400F – 2015 Demo Unit, 1,600 gal. S.S. tank, 120’ boom, high capacity product pump (310 gpm), ALL 2015 NuVision 4371 GrainMaxx Swing Auger – 13” x 71’ Standard lift, hopper mover kit, elect. winch Special $22,900 NEW luxury cab, Raven AutoBoom with additional sensors, AccuBoom, Capstan Pin Point, 2015 Meridian HD10-53 –35hp B&S engine, mover . $19,495 aux lighting & much more! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $499,500 2015 Meridian HD10-46 – 35hp B&S engine, mover . $18,996 2007 AGCO 7650 Spra-Coupe – 16/2 P.S., 90’ boom, 725gal. 2015 Meridian HD8-39 –26.5hp Kohler, mover . . . . . $16,595 Tank, triple nozzle bodies, SmarTrax Steering, AccuBoom, AutoBoom, 620/70R42 rear floaters, touchdown wheels, Raven 2015 Springland UTL-40 Auger – 11” x 40’, 38hp Kohler, hyd. mover, electric height winch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $21,995 Viper monitor, foam marker & more! 583hrs. . . . . . . $139,900 2015 Akron EXG300 Extractor – 10’, independent hydraulics, 20” loading auger, elect. winch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $35,500

COMBINES

CONSTRUCTION 2013 NH C238 Track Loader – 90hp, 3,800lbs lift, dlx. cab, Heater & A/C, high flow hyd. & more! 848hrs . . . . . . . $55,900

2014 NH L220 – 67hp, 2,000lbs lift, dlx. cab, heater & A/C, 2014 NH CR9090 – Demo Unit, ASP, dlx. cab, GPS, duals, long auger. Loaded! 193hrs sep. SAVE $80,000 . . . $419,900 perf. package, 72L L.P. bucket, Warranty! 94hrs . . . . $46,900

Markusson New Holland of Regina Ltd 26 Great Plains Road Emerald Park,SK

306-781-2828 or 1-800-819-2583 www.markusson.com

AFTER HOURS:

2013 NH CR8090 – ASP, dlx. cab, S3 Rotors, I-View III, HID’s, 2013 NH L223 – 74hp, 2,250lbs lift, dlx. cab, heater, radio II & V-PAS . . . . . . . . . Lease for as low as $13,900 S/A OAC 2016 Degelman LR7651 – 51’, 3-Plex . . . . . Special $41,800 dlx. chopper, long auger, 790CP p/u, 664hrs sep . . . $299,900 14x17.5 tires, 84” L.P. bucket, Warranty! 746hrs . . . . $42,850

Curtis (SE) Gary (NE) Derrick Cory Kim (Short Line Specialist)

For a complete listing of all equipment see www.markusson.com

527-5091 550-4644 537-3848 539-2526 552-4181

The Manitoba Co-operator | October 15, 2015

WEATHER VANE

Network

Search news. Read stories. Find insight.

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

Expect cool weather to dominate Issued: Monday, October 12, 2015 · Covering: October 14 – October 21, 2015 Daniel Bezte Weather Vane

arm, dry weather moved in over the first half of the Thanksgiving long weekend as expected, but after that things kind of went a little awry. A strong area of low pressure helped to boost temperatures into the low to mid20s, but instead of tracking through northern Manitoba, last weekend’s low took a much more southerly route, bringing showers and even the odd thundershower to southern and central regions, not to mention some very strong winds. By the start of this forecast period, that strong area of low pressure will be over northern Quebec, placing our region in a northwesterly flow of cool air. A second weaker area of low pressure will rotate around the large Quebec low, bringing clouds and showers to our region late on Wednesday and into Thursday. A large area of high pressure will begin to build in on Friday and this high should bring plenty of sun-

shine right through the weekend and into the early part of next week. Even though we’ll see plenty of sunshine with this high, temperatures will be on the cool side, with daytime highs only expected to be around the 10 C mark and overnight lows near to slightly below 0 C. An area of low pressure is forecast to develop to our southwest early next week and then track toward the Great Lakes by mid-week. Most of the precipitation from this low should stay to our south but southern and central regions will likely see clouds with the odd shower late Monday and into Tuesday. Temperatures will moderate a little bit ahead of this low, with highs on Monday expected to be around 14 C. Weak high pressure will build back in by mid-week, bringing a return to sunny and seasonable weather. Usual temperature range for this period: Highs, +6 to +16 C; lows, -4 to +5 C. Daniel Bezte is a teacher by profession with a BA (Hon.) in geography, specializing in climatology, from the U of W. He operates a computerized weather station near Birds Hill Park. Contact him with your questions and comments at daniel@bezte.ca.

WEATHER MAP - WESTERN CANADA

1 Month (30 Days) Accumulated Precipitation (Prairie Region) September 9, 2015 to October 8, 2015

0 mm 0 - 5 mm 5 - 10 mm 10 - 15 mm 15 - 20 mm 20 - 25 mm 25 - 30 mm 30 - 40 mm 40 - 50 mm 50 - 60 mm 60 - 70 mm 70 - 80 mm 80 - 90 mm 90 - 100 mm 100 - 125 mm 125 - 150 mm 150 - 200 mm > 200 mm Extent of Agricultural Land Lakes and Rivers

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

Created: 10/09/15 www.agr.gc.ca/drought

This issue’s map shows the total amount of precipitation that fell across the Prairies during the 30 days ending Oct. 8. This was a pretty dry period across agricultural Manitoba, with most regions seeing less than 30 mm; the Interlake was especially dry, with amounts in the five- to 10-mm range. Areas around and just south of Morden saw amounts in the 50-60 mm range thanks to a late-September thundershower. Over the rest of the Prairies the only “wet” area was in Saskatchewan, where some significant amounts fell from the southwest corner northeastward toward Prince Albert.

El Niño beginning to impact our weather? This winter’s storm systems might not behave like we usually expect BY DANIEL BEZTE Co-operator contributor

think I made a fatal mistake last issue when I pointed out that so far this fall the weather has been kind of boring. I think I used the word tranquil to describe the weather so far this fall, but the strong area of low pressure that moved through our region late last Sunday and Monday was anything but tranquil. There were a couple of big s t o r i e s w i t h t h i s l ow. T h e first was the very warm air that was pulled up ahead of the low. While I haven’t been able to verify if any records were broken across southern Manitoba on Sunday, daytime highs were still pretty darned nice. The warmest air remained just to our south over North and South Dakota, where several records were broken, with daytime highs making it into the low to mid30s. In Manitoba, extreme southern regions saw daytime highs in the upper 20s, with 28.1 C at Morden being the warmest temperature I was able to find. The biggest stor y tied to this low was the very strong northwest winds that moved

The atmosphere across the Pacific is becoming well coupled with the ocean and this will usually translate into El Niño patterns becoming more pronounced.

i n e a r l y Mo n d a y m o r n i n g behind the low. A very tight pressure gradient was helping to produce sustained winds in the 60 km/h range, with the strongest gust at the time of writing (9 a.m. on Monday morning) at around 95 km/h around Lake Winnipeg and in the Red River Valley. With forecasts of winds that could approach 100 km/h, I think we can take solace that this occurred when it was warm enough that there was no snow to deal with. What I wonder about this weather system is, was it just a one-off system, or a harbinger of things to come over the next several months? As I have already pointed out, El Niño doesn’t necessarily mean we’ll have a nice warm and quiet winter. El Niño will likely impact our winter weather s i g n i f i c a n t l y, b u t e x a c t l y h ow i s t h e b i g q u e s t i o n . Originally, the weather mod-

els forecast this low to track across the northern Prairies, so this much more southerly track was a bit of a surprise. Personally, I think we’ll see more of this over the winter, with periods of mild weather periodically and abruptly ended by strong and unique storm systems. I say unique because I think we’ll see some storm systems this winter that won’t behave like the storm systems we’re used to seeing in the winter. Keep in mind that this is just my opinion and only time will tell. Speaking about E l Niño, the latest update from the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration ( NOAA ) s t a t e s t h e re i s a 95 per cent chance of the ongoing El Niño event continuing through the winter before weakening next spring. El Niño conditions remain strong, with sea surface temperature anomalies

expected to be at or exceeding 2 C right throughout the winter. NOAA also reports the atmosphere across the Pacific i s b e c o m i n g we l l c o u p l e d with the ocean and this will usually translate into El Niño weather patterns becoming more pronounced around the Pacific. For example, Australia has seen record-setting early summer heat move in, with Canberra hitting 31.8 C on Oct. 5, which was the earliest +30 C day on record for them. In Melbourne, the temperature topped out at 35.8 C, the earliest it broke the 35 C mark. For us, I think the weather over the next month might just give us a hint at the kind of overall pattern that we should see this winter.

More coral bleaching In other weather news, as predicted earlier this year, the Earth is experiencing its third widespread coral bleaching episode of the last 20 years. Coral lives with, or hosts, colonies of small microscopic algae and together they live in symbiosis, each providing for something that helps the other survive and thrive. These algae give coral their distinctive colour. W h e n w a t e r t e m p e ra t u re s around the coral become too

warm and stay that way for an extended period of time, the corals will expel the algae and the coral will turn white, hence the term coral bleaching. While this alone will not necessarily kill the coral, it does put them under stress and can lead to mortalities, especially when multiple bleaching events occur. This round of coral bleaching is expected to impact between 10 and 20 per cent of the world’s coral reefs this y e a r a n d NOAA f o re c a s t s m o re c o ra l b l e a c h i n g w i l l likely take place in 2016. Finally, in the Arctic, the sea ice melt season has officially ended, with this year recording the fourth-lowest minimum on record, at 4.41 million square kilometres. T h e 1 9 8 1 - 2 0 1 0 a v e ra g e i s about six million square km. This puts the rate of decline for the September sea ice minimum at 13.4 per cent per decade, with the nine lowest September minimums all occurring over the last nine years. While it might seem a bit early — and maybe with my track record of talking about something and then seeing it happen, I should avoid next week’s topic — I think it’s time to start talking about snow.

The Manitoba Co-operator | October 15, 2015

Trim: 10.25”

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

Sunflower growers have been trying innovative blackbird-repelling techniques BY SHANNON VANRAES Co-operator staff

It’s been a good year for sunflowers, with the crop accumulating heat units well into September. File photo

“In a lot of areas I’m getting numbers that are approaching the 3,000-pound mark, but I think overall the crop will be more of an average year, and most growers will see something in the 2,000to 2,500-pound range.” As usual, growers have had to keep a close eye out for blackbirds.

Troy Turner

Photo: USDA/APHIS

blackbirds are more prevalent.” Some producers are turning to unusual deterrents to keep the birds at bay. While noise cannons are nothing new, one producer is playing the sound of a blackbird being attacked by a cat. Another farmer has surrounded his sunflower fields with coloured streamers. “I get lots of phone calls about

Unleash the power of T Series

it,” said Turner, adding that it can be hard to know what is going to work and what will cover an area large enough to have a real impact on yield. “But there are definitely people out there with good ideas, trying new things,” he said. Sunflowers have already been harvested in some areas of the province, but those in the Melita

2475 heat units

Introducing the next generation of soybeans. Pioneer brand T Series soybeans feature high performing varieties that are designed to deliver a great harvest in Manitoba. Ask your local Pioneer Hi-Bred sales representative about the right T Series soybeans for your acres. ®

Our experts are grown locally

DUPONT DIRECT

area are still a week or two away from harvest, Kubinec said. “Now those sunflowers are at R8, so basically the ones still out there just need to dry down,” she said. “So the heat that we did have really helped them along… so they are just drying down, and the guys are just waiting for them to get to the right moisture that they can get the heads off and through the combine.” Turner added that some producers will also wait until spring to harvest, meaning it will be a while before the final numbers are in. “In a lot of areas I’m getting numbers that are approaching the 3,000-pound mark, but I think overall the crop will be more of an average year, and most growers will see something in the 2,000- to 2,500-pound range,” he said. shannon.vanraes@fbcpublishing.com

Correction: A photo on Page 17 in the Oct. 8 issue incorrectly identifies a field of forage as soybeans.

2475 heat units

Trim: 15.5”

t’s too soon to know for sure, but early indications are that Manitoba’s sunflower growers will harvest a higher-yielding crop than they have in recent years. “I think it will still be a strong year for yield and I think the quality will be better this year than last year too,” said Troy Turner, an agronomist with the National Sunflower Association of Canada. It will be a good yield, but not a bumper crop, he added. “It’s been a very interesting year with weather, so we’ve seen a few things we haven’t seen in the past few years — like soft rots. They were always around, but not nearly as prevalent as they have been this year,” he said. “And that has an effect on what comes in.” Soft rots like rhizopus and phomopsis have caused breakage and loss across the province, particularly in wetter areas or in locations that saw high winds or storms. “So if farmers are out there wondering why they have so much breakage this year, it’s because they don’t have just one type of soft rot, they could potentially have three types,” said Turner. “When the sunflower is already weakened and a big wind comes along — and they had some pretty good-looking yields and some big heads out there — it just snapped them.” Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Development oilseed specialist Anastasia Kubinec said that many sunflowers did go into the end of the season with heavy seed heads. “Going up right until that third week in September we did still have quite a few days where the sunflowers were accumulating heat units,” she said. The good news is that while soft rot was a problem this season, sclerotinia head rot was not, giving growers a bit of a reprieve on that front. Blackbirds however, were not as kind to sunflower farmers this time around. “The blackbird situation is almost always a problem,” said Turner. “That southwest part of the province has been really struggling with them — with the wet years they’ve had, it just seems like the

Always follow grain marketing, stewardship practices and pesticide label directions. Varieties that are glyphosate tolerant (including those designated by the letter “R” in the product number) contain genes that confer tolerance to glyphosate herbicides. Glyphosate herbicides will kill crops that are not tolerant to glyphosate. Individual product responses are variable and subject to a variety of environmental, disease and pest pressures. Refer to www.pioneer.com/products or contact your local Pioneer Hi-Bred Sales Representative for the latest and most complete listing of traits and scores for each Pioneer brand product and for product placement and management suggestions speciﬁc to your operation and local conditions. Varieties with the Genuity® Roundup Ready 2 Yield® (RR2Y) trait contain genes that confer tolerance to glyphosate, the active ingredient in Roundup® brand agricultural herbicides. Roundup® brand agricultural herbicides will kill crops that are not tolerant to glyphosate. Genuity®, Roundup®, Roundup Ready® and Roundup Ready 2 Yield® are registered trademarks of Monsanto Technology LLC used under license. ®, SM, TM Trademarks and service marks of DuPont Pioneer or their respective owners. © 2015, PHII.

Sunny harvest improves

The Manitoba Co-operator | October 15, 2015

CHS says Viterra intriguing at right price Glencore plans to pay down debt by selling a stake in its grain assets “They’re going to have to be realistic in terms of what the real value of those assets are in today’s market.”

BY KARL PLUME Chicago/Reuters

.S. farm co-operative and grains trader CHS Inc. would be interested in the Canadian grain-handling assets of embattled commodities trader Glencore, but only if they came at a discounted price, CHS CEO Carl Casale said in an exclusive interview. As part of a debt-reduction plan, Swiss-based Glencore has said it could sell a minority stake in its agricultural business, which includes assets from its 2012 purchase of Canada’s largest grain handler Viterra. Analysts say all of Glencore’s agricultural assets could be on the trading block. While Casale said CHS isn’t actively looking for such assets right now, CHS would “certainly take a look and see if there’s an opportunity” to fill gaps in its Canadian portfolio if Glencore were to sell off its stake.

carl casale chs ceo

Glencore bought Regina-based Viterra near the peak of the commodities boom in 2012. photo: dave bedard

However, he said, “It also has to meet our return hurdles or we won’t be a buyer.” A presence in one of the world’s top spring wheat producers and major exporter of

crops such as barley and canola has been high on the wish lists of multinational grain traders since the disbanding of the world’s last major crop-marketing monopoly in 2012.

Minnesota-based CHS has been actively bolstering its core agriculture and energy businesses over the past three to four years with the purchase of two Illinois ethanol plants, grain elevators, a Kansas oil refinery and a canola crush plant just south of the Manitoba border in Minnesota. CHS also holds a 12 per cent stake in processor Ardent Mills, w h o s e Ca n a d i a n h o l d i n g s include flour mills in Saskatoon, Montreal and Mississauga.

A recent US$2.8-billion deal for a stake in CF Industries’ nitrogen fertilizer business was the largest-ever acquisition for CHS. Glencore’s Canadian assets include grain elevators, mills, processing plants and por t facilities acquired as part of a $6-billion-plus deal for Viterra in 2012, near the height of a commodities price boom. Crop prices have since fallen by nearly half, with benchmark corn, soybean and wheat prices all hitting multi-year lows this summer. As a result, CHS would not be willing to pay peak-market prices for processing plants, elevators and other grain-handling assets. “It’s just really difficult to earn the returns on some of these things right now,” Casale said. “They’re going to have to be realistic in terms of what the real value of those assets are in today’s market.”

Oat prices remain under pressure Farmers are keeping the bins shut for now BY DAVE SIMS CNS Canada

SOUND AGRONOMY TO BE

First in the

Field

A SEED PARTNER W I T H P R OV E N R E SU LT S MCVET Trials | Third Party Testing Trials | Crop Insurance Yield Data | Agronomy Field Checks

LOCK IN HIGH YIELDS FOR 2016. QUARRY SEED 888-274-9243

w w w. t hun d e r s e e d . c a

at prices are still having trouble breaking through key resistance figures, as harvest winds down across the Prairies. “They’re (prices) below what farmers like… having trouble breaking that $3-a-bushel level in Manitoba and $2.50 in Saskatchewan,” said Ryan McKnight of Linear Grain at Carman, Man. So far, he said, very few oats have been priced by commercial players when one looks at the deliveries from farmers. “So it seems they’re going into the bins.” The basis is higher right now, according to McKnight, but with a large supply, he believes someone will step up sooner or later. “Eventually somebody will come to play.” Another issue that bears watching is water damage. McKnight said at least one crop in northern Saskatchewan has already seen some sprouting. “They’ll take the sprouts as dockage, because the sprouts shatter when they’re dehulled,” he said. End-users are basically covered until January, McKnight said, so there is time to sort through these issues. Still, he said he doesn’t expect producers will start moving supplies for a bit. “They’ll eat through their space before they’ll pay high basis,” he said.

The Manitoba Co-operator | October 15, 2015

StatsCan report at low end of expectations for canola Wheat production estimates are also up significantly BY DAVE SIMS CNS Canada

espite an upward revi sion of nearly a mil lion tonnes in Statistics Canada’s latest report, most analysts expect canola produc tion will keep climbing further. StatsCan on Oct. 2 released its updated grain and oilseed production estimates, with data collected through sur veys taken between Sept. 3 and 13. Canola production numbers came in at 14.3 million tonnes, which compares to 13.3 million in the previous report. Canada grew 16.4 million tonnes of canola in 2014. Jonathon Driedger of Farm Link Marketing Solutions, near Grunthal, Man., described the report as pretty uneventful. “Most numbers came in line with what the trade was expecting. Probably in the case of canola the number is pretty close to the recent number StatsCan has put out with their different methodology,” he said, referring to the agency’s September report which took into account satellite data and environmental factors along with survey responses. Another analyst agreed with the notion that canola will likely keep increasing in subse quent reports. “The next report is going to be closer to 15 (million tonnes) than 14.5, I can guar antee you,” said Wayne Palmer of Agri-Trend Marketing in Winnipeg. Mike Jubinville of ProFarmer Canada said he thinks the Stats Can survey likely missed the period when yields started to increase as a result of the latesummer rain. “The last third or half of this harvest is probably where some of the bigger yields are. This survey was from the 3rd (of September) to the 13th, so it didn’t capture that.” Most of the other crop esti mates, he said, were in line

FARMING IS ENOUGH OF

“The last third or half of this harvest is probably where some of the bigger yields are.”

summary of Statistics Canada’s latest crop production estimates for 2015-16 A quick summary of Statistics Canada’s latest crop production estimates for 2015-16, in millions of tonnes. Pre-report estimates and final 2014-15 figures included for comparison.

mike jubinville

with what he expected, except for barley. “StatsCan boosted the har vest area by 138,000 acres, which is a bit unusual,” he said, adding that if anything, he thought barley would have lost acreage. Canada grew 7.1 million tonnes of barley last year. StatsCan pegged barley pro duction in today’s report at 7.6 million tonnes, compared to 7.3 million in the previous report.

All-wheat production also rose by a significant margin. StatsCan pegged it in today’s report at 26.1 million tonnes, which compares to 24.6 mil lion in the previous report. Last year Canada grew 29.4 million tonnes of all wheat. Keith Ferley of RBC Dominion Securities in Winnipeg said he was a little surprised by the increase but doesn’t expect it to rise much further in any subse quent reports.

All wheat Durum Oats Barley Flaxseed Canola Peas

October 2015-16

Pre-report ideas

26.061 4.744 3.292 7.610 0.889 14.297 3.156

24.700 - 26.500 4.500 - 5.100 3.000 - 3.400 6.900 - 7.400 0.850 - 0.950 13.500 - 15.200 2.800 - 3.200

“The cereals didn’t respond in the dry western regions as well as the canola did, because the rains came too late for them,” he explained. For Jubinville’s part, he thinks

August 2015-16 2014-15 24.625 4.467 3.312 7.305 0.884 13.343 2.921

29.419 5.193 2.979 7.119 0.873 16.410 3.810

all-wheat production numbers could still keep climbing. “I won’t be surprised if the yield average gets bumped up more… we could see a 27-million (-tonne) wheat crop,” he said.

Power up your canola.

A GAMBLE...

Save money and unleash yield potential. Monsanto and BASF have joined forces to offer a powerful combination of products. When you purchase Genuity® Roundup Ready® canola for the 2016 growing season, add PRIAXOR®, LANCE® and/or LANCE® AG fungicides and you could earn up to $4.00/acre in rebates. With PRIAXOR’s continuous blackleg control and the sclerotinia protection of LANCE and LANCE AG, you can increase the yield potential and quality of your canola by keeping disease pressures at bay.

Advertise in the Manitoba Co-operator Classifieds, it’s a Sure Thing!

For complete details on this offer, see your retailer or visit powerfulcombination.ca Monsanto Company is a member of Excellence Through Stewardship® (ETS). Monsanto products are commercialized in accordance with ETS Product Launch Stewardship Guidance, and in compliance with Monsanto’s Policy for Commercialization of Biotechnology-Derived Plant Products in Commodity Crops. Commercialized products have been approved for import into key export markets with functioning regulatory systems. Any crop or material produced from this product can only be exported to, or used, processed or sold in countries where all necessary regulatory approvals have been granted. It is a violation of national and international law to move material containing biotech traits across boundaries into nations where import is not permitted. Growers should talk to their grain handler or product purchaser to confirm their buying position for this product. Excellence Through Stewardship® is a registered trademark of Excellence Through Stewardship. ALWAYS READ AND FOLLOW PESTICIDE LABEL DIRECTIONS. Roundup Ready® crops contain genes that confer tolerance to glyphosate, the active ingredient in Roundup® brand agricultural herbicides. Roundup® brand agricultural herbicides will kill crops that are not tolerant to glyphosate. Tank mixtures: The applicable labeling for each product must be in the possession of the user at the time of application. Follow applicable use instructions, including application rates, precautions and restrictions of each product used in the tank mixture. Monsanto has not tested all tank mix product formulations for compatibility or performance other than specifically listed by brand name. Always predetermine the compatibility of tank mixtures by mixing small proportional quantities in advance. Genuity and Design®, Genuity®, Monsanto and Vine Design®, Roundup Ready® and Roundup® are registered trademarks of Monsanto Technology LLC, Monsanto Canada, Inc. licensee. AgSolutions is a registered trademark of BASF Corporation; PRIAXOR and LANCE are registered trademarks of BASF SE; all used with permission by BASF Canada Inc. © 2015 Monsanto Canada Inc. and BASF Canada Inc.

1-800-782-0794

The Manitoba Co-operator | October 15, 2015

Monsanto Canada doesn’t know yet how many Canadian jobs will be cut Monsanto is cutting 2,600 jobs worldwide as it restructures to cut costs and boost net earnings BY ALLAN DAWSON Co-operator staff

t’s u n k n own how many of the 2,600 employees Monsanto plans to cut globally over the next two years will be in Canada, but farmers and retailers shouldn’t notice m u c h c h a n g e , s a y s Tr i s h Jordan, Monsanto Canada’s director of public and industry affairs. “I would say in terms of our working relationship and engagement with our farm and retail customers, we don’t see much changing,” Jordan said in an interview Oct. 8. “We actually believe this transition will help us do a better job of servicing that farm customer in the future because it’s going to change some of the ways we work.”

“I would say in terms of our working relationship and engagement with our farm and retail customers we don’t see much changing.” Trish Jordan

Monsanto announced Oct. 7 it’s cutting 2,600 positions — 11.6 per cent of its global workforce — and restructuring to cut costs in anticipation of lower revenues in 2016. “It’s about making those tough decisions now so that we’re in an even better spot when we get out of this chal-

Monsanto, whose Canadian operations are headquartered in Winnipeg, has announced plans to cut over 11 per cent of its regular workforce. photo: dave bedard

lenging agricultural market we have right now, which is i m p a c t i n g o u r b u s i n e s s ,” Jordan said. Besides lower grain prices the high American dollar

and Chinese competition in glyphosate manufacturing has hurt Monsanto’s earnings, Jordan said. Monsanto Canada has been doing well, but its returns to

Manitoba Co-operator SubSCriberS Save on WorldWide travel!

You’ve worked hard all year… Give yourself a

Break

Save up to $600 per person* on a Collette Tour! bOOK today!

across all seven continents: Collette blends incredible destination highlights with places you might never go on your own. With a Collette guide by your side, explore the world without ever searching for the right hotel, navigating a foreign city, or missing a ‘must- see’ – and enjoy pick-up and drive home from the airport†.

With Collette, the whole world is possible. To view tours like: Canadian Rockies & Alaska Cruise, Shades of Ireland, Legendary Waterways of Europe, Pearls of Asia and 156 other tours across all seven continents, visit www.gocollette.com.

*Mention source code RDG2 and that you are Manitoba Co-operator subscriber for savings. Savings amount varies by tour and is valid on new bookings only. Savings of up to $600 per person is inclusive of the subscriber benefit and the retail offer. Savings amount will vary on departure date, and is only available on select departures. Space is on a first come, first served basis. Offers can expire due to space or inventory availability. Offers are not valid on group or existing bookings. Other restrictions may apply; call for details. Travel Industry Council of Ontario, Registration #3206405; B.C. Registration #23337. †Not valid on group travel. Service is offered on all air-inclusive departures when within 100 km radius from most major Canadian gateways. One transfer per room booking. Additional stops are not permitted on route. Other restrictions may apply; call for details.

ConTaCT Your Travel profeSSional or Call 855.373.8687 for deTailS.*

global headquarters are partly e ro d e d by Ca n a d a’s m u c h weaker dollar. It’s the same story for Monsanto divisions in other parts of the world, she said. “Commodity prices are low,” Jordan added. “That puts pressure on our farmer customers and we have to be cognizant of that. We have to adjust accordingly.” To try to shore up investor confidence, Monsanto announced a $3-billion accelerated-share repurchase program that chairman Hugh Grant said would be completed in the next six months (all figures US$), Reuters reported. Monsanto said it expected to incur restructuring costs of $850 million to $900 million. When completed, the moves should help save as much as $400 million a year. Monsanto isn’t suffer ing alone. Swiss rival Syngenta, w h i c h Mo n s a n t o t r i e d t o acquire over the summer, has said it’s trying to boost earnings by selling a vegetable seed business and undertaking a $2-billion share repurchase. And DuPont, which operates agricultural seed seller DuPont Pioneer, has lowered its profit outlook. Monsanto forecast earnings per share of $5.10 to $5.60 for its new fiscal year, which began on Sept. 1. That’s well below many analysts’ expectations for more than $6. The company said its losses widened to $1.06 a share in the fourth quarter ended on Aug. 31 from 31 cents a year earlier. Of the 2,600 positions to be scrapped half will likely be in the U.S. and the rest in other countries, Jordan said. Monsanto Canada, which is headquartered in Winnipeg, has 300 employees. “We are already very, very lean,” Jordan said. “There will be an impact of some sort (in Canada). We’re in the process of evaluating the needs of the Canadian b u s i n e s s r i g h t n ow s o we don’t have a finalized plan,” she said. Jordan said the Canadian market is an important one to Monsanto. “We know people are interested in both existing technologies and new innovations we’re bringing to market. We are also a key contributor to Monsanto’s global business in terms of providing a good, solid stream of revenue.” The company’s long-term strategy includes adding new business lines, including seed treatments, microbials and data science (precision agriculture). “As we’re telling employees our business is strong, we’ve got a good customer b a s e h e re, a n d w e’v e g o t some great products coming down the pipeline (including glyphosate- and dicambaresistant crops),” she said. “ We’v e j u s t g o t t o f i g u re out how it fits in the new direction.” allan@fbcpublishing.com with files from Carey Gillam, Reuters

The Manitoba Co-operator | October 15, 2015

Ad Number:SEC-RR4H-MB15-T Publication: Manitoba Co-operator Trim: 5Col x 217 10.25” x 15.5”

Non Bleed

SEC-RR4H-MB15-T_MC_West_SEC-RR4H-MB15-T_MC_West.qxd 2015-09-22 12:57 PM Page 1

SeCan will donate for SeCan Genuity Roundup Ready 2 Yield soybeans ordered between ®

OCTOBER 12 – 19, 2015

Produced by: SeCan Product/Campaign Name: SeCan RR2Y Soybeans WEST - 4H Date Produced: September 2015

Contact your SeCan seed retailer. Order on-line: www.secan.com

Bishop R2

2350 HU

✔ our earliest variety, tall upright plant provides ease of harvest

NEW

Mahony R2

2350 HU

Hero R2

2375 HU

✔ early maturity with bushy plant type

www.secan.com

Grow soybeans Support 4-H

✔ early maturity, bushy plant, higher yields into western MB and eastern SK

McLeod R2

2375 HU

Gray R2

2450 HU

Chadburn R2

2475 HU

Currie R2

2500 HU

✔ combines early maturity and good yield potential ✔ bushy plant for wider row spacing ✔ consistent performer, excellent podding height ✔ high-yielding full-season soybean

4-H and SeCan…a great fit. * Donation based on final sale.

Genes that fit your farm. ®

ALWAYS READ AND FOLLOW PESTICIDE LABEL DIRECTIONS. Always follow grain marketing and IRM requirements. Details of these requirements can be found in the Trait Stewardship Responsibilities Notice to Farmers printed in this publication.

800-665-7333

Genes that fit your farm® is a registered trademark of SeCan.

Ad#: SEC-RR4H-MB15-T

The Manitoba Co-operator | October 15, 2015

Edible bean harvest wraps up, hail damage evident

MOVING RIGHT ALONG

Prices are low as markets remain quiet BY JADE MARKUS CNS Canada

A field of flax being harvested near Oakburn, Sept. 26.

photo: Donna Gamache

Setting New Standards

Heavily podded Great yield

6074 RR & 6080 RR Industry-leading yield and harvestability Introducing 6074 RR and 6080 RR - the NEW standards in Genuity® Roundup Ready® Canola performance. 6074 RR was the highest yielding GENRR in the 2014 Canola Performance Trials1. 6080 RR has all the yield potential of 6074 RR and earlier maturity. Look for trial results this fall for both of these varieties.

Branch support Keeps the plant upright under a high yield load

Be sure to get your orders in for these two exceptional varieties. Just another example of world-class products, provided to you from your local seed company.

Strong stalk

TELL US ABOUT YOUR EXPERIENCE WITH BrettYoung CANOLA:

Excellent harvestability

@BY_Seeds | #BYCanola15

Visit brettyoung.ca 1-800-665-5015 BrettYoungTM is a trademark of Brett-Young Seeds Limited. Genuity® and Roundup Ready® are registered trademarks and used under license from Monsanto Company. Always follow grain marketing and all other stewardship practices and pesticide label directions. Details of these requirements can be found in the Trait Stewardship Responsibilities Notice to Farmers printed in this publication. 5032 10/15

Client: BrettYoung Project: Canola Ad Date: Oct 2015 Designer: GB

Publication: Manitoba Cooperator Size: 8.125” x 10” (Junior Page) Bleed: N/A Colour: CMYK

Agency: ON Communication Inc Agency Contact: Jen Grozelle Telephone: 519-434-1365 xt 220 Email: jen@oncommunication.ca

anitoba’s edible bean harvest is done, but markets are sitting little traded and offering low prices to producers, analysts say. The effects of hailstorms in south-central Manitoba are now apparent, said Dennis Lange, a farm production adviser with Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Development at Altona. “It’s going to affect yields and the quality to some degree, because when you get a bean that’s hail damaged, you get a blemish on the seed,” he said. At worst, several fields lost three to four per cent of their potential yield to storms in August. Statistics Canada has pegged this year’s Canada-wide production at 244,900 tonnes, down from 2014’s 273,200. Manitoba’s edible bean production for 2015 has been reported as average to slightly below average. Production this year will near 77,800 tonnes, down from 82,700 the year prior. “I think most producers are happy with what they see this year; it’s about average quality,” Lange said. Now that harvest is finished, producers are starting to think about what types of beans to grow next year, but will likely wait until about mid-winter. Farmers don’t usually fluctuate too much, Lange said; they usually drop maybe a few thousand acres every once in a while, depending on what contracts are like. “They’re always looking at preparing land going into next year as well,” he said. Normally prices would see some volatility due to harvest pressure, but things have been different this year, and the market has sat quiet for a while, said Peter Klippenstein of SaskCan Pulse Trading. Delivered elevator pinto bean prices range from 21 to 32 cents per pound and black beans are, at highest, 25 cents per pound, according to Prairie Ag Hotwire. Klippenstein said those prices are low compared to previous years. The little-changed edible bean market can be chalked up to a slower global economy, and competition from Mexico, said Ben Friesen, processing manager for Legumex Walker. “Mexico does have a good crop and it’s exporting pinto beans instead of importing. That causes a lot of quietness in the market.” In coming weeks, he said, the market will likely see more producer selling. “I think it’s going to take a month or so to get everybody sorted out, see what really is available.”

The Manitoba Co-operator | October 15, 2015

Russia’s blocks on imports seen damaging economy Displacing imports doesn’t usually end well, an ex-WTO chief says BY JASON BUSH AND GABRIELA BACZYNSKA Moscow/Reuters

ussia’s push to boost s a l e s o f h o m e g r ow n products while imports are hit by sanctions will be economically damaging if past experience is any guide, the former head of the World Trade Organization, Pascal Lamy, said Sept. 30. L a m y, s p e a k i n g a t t h e Reuters Russia Investment Summit, said that in the short term domestic producers could benefit but in the long run consumers are likely to lose out because prices for products will be higher. Trade between Russia and western countries, including Canada, is restricted by sanctions imposed by both sides over the conflict in Ukraine, which has dragged relations to their lowest level since the Cold War. Russia’s gover nment has made a big push for “import substitution” — encouraging domestic firms to switch focus to replacing imports that, because of sanctions, are no longer available on the Russian market. “In most of the cases I have known import substitution policies have failed,” said Lamy, who was director general of the WTO for two terms from 2005 until 2013. “They degrade the efficiency of their economy. “ It ’ l l w o r k i n t e r m s o f increasing local production. But that is not the fundamental point. The fundamental point is whether the consumer has value for his or her money,” he said at the summit, held at the Reuters office in Moscow.

“The fundamental point is whether the consumer has value for his or her money.” pascal lamy

in WTO terms is discrimination,” he said. Lamy was head of the WTO w h e n R u s s i a e n t e re d t h e organization in 2012 after years of negotiations. Since joining, Russia has been embroiled in multiple trade disputes with fellow members. The EU accuses Russia of restrictive practices to protect its carmakers, and of putting what it calls exces-

sive import duties on paper and palm oil. Lamy though said that such disputes were a normal part o f W TO m e m b e r s h i p a n d Russia was no more problematic than some other new members had been. “I think it was the r ight thing to do,” he said on the decision to admit Russia to the WTO. “It’s good for Russia, good for the WTO.”

Russia’s push to boost sales of homegrown products while imports are hit by sanctions will be economically damaging if past experience is any guide, according to ex-WTO director general Pascal Lamy, shown here during an interview Sept. 30 in Moscow. photo: reuters/maxim shemetov

THE MARATHON IS ON

Prices versus patriotism A surge in patriotism in Russia triggered by the conf l i c t i n Uk ra i n e m i g h t g o some way to mitigating consumers’ dissatisfaction over higher prices, Lamy said, but he questioned how long that would last. Russia has challenged the western sanctions imposed o n i t ov e r Uk ra i n e, w h i l e questions have also been raised about whether Russian counter-sanctions, banning imports of many western foodstuffs, are in accordance with WTO rules. Lamy declined to comment on what would be the outcome of the different sets of litigation over sanctions. But he said that western sanctions, which focused on travel bans, financial services and weapons, had been carefully calibrated so as not to breach international disciplines on trade. Russia’s countermeasures, meanwhile, were trade sanct i o n s. He s a i d W TO r u l e s say such sanctions are not allowed, except on grounds of national security. “The Russian sanctions are import bans. They are selective, they target some countries and not others, which

AND SO ARE WE From fuel to grain storage to seed bookings to fall fertilizer — we’re with you, right through harvest. So much riding on your farm, so many ways to profit from our experience. BRING IT ON cpsagu.ca

CPS CROP PRODUCTION SERVICES and Design is a registered trademark of Crop Production Services, Inc. 08/15-45622 MC

PLANT NUTRITION

SEED

CROP PROTECTION

FUEL

STORAGE & HANDLING

ECHELON

The Manitoba Co-operator | October 15, 2015

Slowdown in sales softens fertilizer market Ammonia is still seen as pricey relative to crop values BY DAVE SIMS CNS Canada

lack of buying throughout North and South America has put fertilizer prices under pressure, but so far, no one is lining up to capitalize on the weakness, according to an industry watcher. “Farmers aren’t in the mood to buy fall fertilizer. I think they’re more uncertain this year than they normally are,” said David Asbridge, president of NPK Fertilizer Advisory Service in Missouri. He cited declining crop prices across the board as the reason for the uncertainty. Whether it’s supplies of nitrogen, phosphate or potash, Asbridge said there

is definitely more supply than demand at this point. “People hate buying into a falling market; they figure it is falling so they say, ‘We’ll just wait and see how much further it’s going to go down.’” Brazil is another big factor in the equation. Due to the weakness of its currency, the real, versus the U.S. dollar, Brazilian farmers have been very reluctant to import supplies, according to Asbridge. “They are probably 20 to 25 per cent behind their total imports... they’ve backed out of the market at a time when they should be active, which had put a depression on the fertilizer industry,” he said. The pessimistic tone isn’t being felt as acutely in Canada, though, according to one farmer leader.

“We’re beginning to worry because ammonia price is high relative to crop prices. So they (farmers) may switch to urea or wait until next spring.” Norm Hall president of the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan

“It depends on the individual, some guys wait until the spring, but I always buy in the fall,” said Norm Hall, president of the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan. Hall is a firm believer that if you have

the cash, it pays to buy before the spring, he said. However, he acknowledged there are some years when the market throws producers a curveball. “There have been a couple of years, 2008 or 2009, we saw a huge spike of fertilizer price in the fall. Then it dropped back in the spring; that hurt.” If there is one type of fertilizer Asbridge is watching more closely than others, it’s likely ammonia. “We’re beginning to worry because ammonia price is high relative to crop prices. So they (farmers) may switch to urea or wait until next spring,” he explained. Because of this, he said, the market will likely continue to ride lower for the T:17.4” foreseeable future.

BayerCropScience.ca/InVigor or 1 888-283-6847 or contact your Bayer CropScience representative. Always read and follow label directions. InVigor® is a registered trademark of the Bayer Group. Bayer CropScience is a member of CropLife Canada.

FS:10.525” F:10.875”

BCS10406655_InVigorBrand_106.indd

InVig

The Manitoba Co-operator | October 15, 2015

American farmland management titan eyes Canadian market Farmers National manages two million acres in the U.S By JENNIFER BLAIR Staff

ne of America’s largest farm management and real estate brokerages has expanded into the Canadian Prairies — starting with Alberta. Through a joint partnership with Edmonton-based consulting firm Serecon, Farmers National Company is now “open for business” in Canada.

“It seemed like the right fit for the right timing going into the Canadian market,” said Dave Englund, board chair of the new entity, FNC Serecon. “ We’re both excited about the business opportunities in Canada.” Although virtually unknown north of the border, Farmers National is a huge player on the U.S. farm scene — managing 5,000 farms and more than two million acres in 30 states. FNC Serecon will offer

farm management and real estate brokerage services in Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Ma n i t o b a , a n d i n t e n d s t o eventually expand to Ontario and B.C. “Our main business is managing property for absentee landowners,” said Englund, an Omaha-native who has worked for Farmers National for the past 28 years, most recently as senior vicepresident of farm and ranch management.

“There’s probably going to be about 50 to 60 per cent of the land market — both in the U.S. and Canada — changing hands between now and 2030.” David Englund

“About 60 per cent of the land in the United States is owned by absentee or nonoperating landowners... Most of what we have is people who have ties to land that has been passed down from generation to generation. Our average clients are the people who have inherited the ground from their parents or their grandparents.” But most “don’t have the ties and the knowledge of the people and the wherewithal to have that ground farmed,” he added. T h a t ’s w h e r e F a r m e r s National comes in. “They come to us, and we work with them to fulfil their goals and objectives on that farm,” said Englund, adding Farmers National “basically does everything except running the tractors.” “We make sure the farms are taken care of — that the crops are planted, taken care of, and har vested. We also work with them on the marketing of that crop, collect the income, disperse it through their trust accounts, and pay any bills that they might have.”

Five lease types

T:11.428”

The company uses area farm managers to co-ordinate the day-to-day on-farm work with local farmers, based on “five basic lease types — a cashrent lease, crop-share lease, a 50/50 lease, a custom farming lease, and a net share lease.” The new company has h i re d o n e f a r m m a n a g e r, based in Edmonton, and plans to expand as business grows. ( The plan is to blend Serecon’s Canada-wide consulting services with Farmers National farm management service. The six-person management team is comprised of three officials from each company.) “We go out and work with local farmers in that area and negotiate leases with them to farm that property,” said Englund. “ We work strictly with the local farmers based on what our clients want for their lease types and their goals and objectives for their farms.” Once the lease type has been decided, the farm manager acts as a liaison between the farm owner and the lessee to develop a plan to work the land. “We create cropping plans for the farm with the operator and then draw up a budget for seed varieties, herbicides, and pesticides and plan the seeding rate, timing of planting, things like that. We then present that plan to the owner.”

O-66-08/15-10406655-E

F:6.525”

InVigorBrand_106

Marketing is approached the same way. “ We d e t e r m i n e w i t h t h e farm owner what sales leve l s w e w a n t t o d o,” s a i d Englund, adding they do “a lot of cash sales and forward contracting.” “We’ll set out target levels where, once the price of grain gets to a certain level, we might want to sell 10 or 15 per cent of that projected harvest.” The goal is to have most of the grain priced before harvest, said Englund. “We’ll have 20 or 30 per cent left to sell after harvest, and then we work with our clients based on their income needs — whether they need to sell all their grain in the current year for tax reasons, or if they can carry over grain and market some this year and some next year,” he said. “Once we get done with har vest, we’ll tr y to pr ice grain on the rallies as we go into the spring months.”

Owner in charge Ultimately though, the farm owner has the final say over any sales or management practices. “ The client is the owner of the far m, and we work for them,” he said. “We set up whatever we do so that it meets what the clients want done on their farms.” The company also plans to be a major player in the Canadian agr icultural real e s t a t e m a rk e t . It h a n d l e d $2.7 billion in U.S. farmland sales in the last five years, and there’s a lot more land about to change hands on both sides of the border, said Englund. “We’re at the point where a lot of the landowners are at that 60- to 85-year (age) range, and that’s where most of the wealth is held normally. We’re going to see a huge wealth distribution going on from that generation to the next generation. There’s probably going to be about 50 to 60 per cent of the land market — both in the U.S. and Canada — changing hands between now and 2030.” Real estate sales have slowed and prices have softened this year, but goodquality land is still selling well, he said. For the time being, though, Englund said he will be focusing on getting to know Canada better. “I’m going to be spending quite a bit of time up there, going pretty much all across Canada tr ying to grow our business. I’m looking forward to it.” jennifer.blair@fbcpublishing.com

The Manitoba Co-operator | October 15, 2015

CROP REPORT

Despite the highs and lows, Manitoba’s crop is better than average Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Development crop report for October 13, 2015 Weekly Provincial Summary P r o v i n c i a l l y, h a r v e s t i n Manitoba is more than 95 per cent complete. Edible beans and field pea harvest is 100 per cent complete, spring cereal crops are 99 per cent complete, canola 98 per cent complete, flax and soybeans 85 per cent complete, sunflowers 50 per cent complete and grain corn 45 per cent complete. Crop yields in Manitoba are generally at or slightly above 10-year average yields. However, lower-than-average yields for various crop types were reported in some areas of the province, largely due to extreme weather events during the growing season including May and June frost events, wind resulting in lodging, hail and extremes in moisture. Quality for majority of crop types is average. Cereal crops harvested later in the season saw a decrease in quality due to poorer weather conditions at harvest. Germination and stand establishment of winter cereal crops this fall is rated very good to excellent. Fall field work, including tillage, soil testing, post-harvest weed control and fertilizer applications of anhydrous ammonia is ongoing.

Southwest Region The biggest weather story of the year was the F2 category tornado that touched down near Tilston. Normal to above-normal September temperatures allowed most of longer-season crops to reach maturity. Winter cereals were good this year. Yield range was 60 to 80 bu./acre. Quality was good due to less fusarium head blight infection. The fall rye crop was average with yields in the 50 to 60 bu./acre range. Spring wheat harvest is near-

ing completion with yield reports of 50 to 60 bu./acre. Barley yields range from 70 to 80 bu./acre with good quality. Oats yields range from 95 to 100 bu./acre. Canola yields were generally very good to excellent. Non-reseeded canola is completely harvested with average yields of 40 bu./acre. Reseeded canola yielded approximately 50 bu./acre. Many canola fields had blackleg infection, but sclerotinia was minimal. Quality of the canola crop is good to excellent with majority grading No. 1 CAN. Flax harvest continues with progress at 60 to 70 per cent complete, with yields of 30 to 35 bu./acre. Quality is good to excellent. Field peas yielded 45 to 50 bu./acre with good quality. The soybean harvest is 70 to 75 per cent complete with yield reports continuing at well above long-term averages at 40 to 45 bu./acre.

Northwest Region Some fields of flax and soybeans are still remaining; harvest of hemp is just beginning. Wheat harvest is generally complete. The average yield for hard red spring wheat is 45 to 50 bu./acre with about 25 per cent of the crop grading No. 1 CWRS, 55 per cent grading No. 2 CWRS, and 20 per cent grading No. 3 CWRS or less. Some producers are reporting high-protein wheat and heavy bushel weights. The canola harvest is also wrapping up at 95 per cent complete. Reported canola yields averaged approximately 45 to 50 bu./acre. The quality of canola harvested is average for the region with 70 per cent No. 1 CAN and 30 per cent No. 2 CAN. Approximately 70 per cent of the soybean crop is harvested.

Trait Stewardship Responsibilities Notice to Farmers Monsanto Company is a member of Excellence Through Stewardship® (ETS). Monsanto products are commercialized in accordance with ETS Product Launch Stewardship Guidance, and in compliance with Monsanto’s Policy for Commercialization of Biotechnology-Derived Plant Products in Commodity Crops. Commercialized products have been approved for import into key export markets with functioning regulatory systems. Any crop or material produced from this product can only be exported to, or used, processed or sold in countries where all necessary regulatory approvals have been granted. It is a violation of national and international law to move material containing biotech traits across boundaries into nations where import is not permitted. Growers should talk to their grain handler or product purchaser to confirm their buying position for this product. Excellence Through Stewardship® is a registered trademark of Excellence Through Stewardship. ALWAYS READ AND FOLLOW PESTICIDE LABEL DIRECTIONS. Roundup Ready® crops contain genes that confer tolerance to glyphosate, the active ingredient in Roundup® brand agricultural herbicides. Roundup® brand agricultural herbicides will kill crops that are not tolerant to glyphosate. Acceleron® seed treatment technology for canola contains the active ingredients difenoconazole, metalaxyl (M and S isomers), fludioxonil and thiamethoxam. Acceleron® seed treatment technology for canola plus Vibrance® is a combination of two separate individually-registered products, which together contain the active ingredients difenoconazole, metalaxyl (M and S isomers), fludioxonil, thiamethoxam, and sedaxane. Acceleron® seed treatment technology for corn (fungicides and insecticide) is a combination of four separate individually-registered products, which together contain the active ingredients metalaxyl, trifloxystrobin, ipconazole, and clothianidin. Acceleron® seed treatment technology for corn (fungicides only) is a combination of three separate individually-registered products, which together contain the active ingredients metalaxyl, trifloxystrobin and ipconazole. Acceleron® seed treatment technology for corn with Poncho®/ VoTivo™ (fungicides, insecticide and nematicide) is a combination of five separate individually-registered products, which together contain the active ingredients metalaxyl, trifloxystrobin, ipconazole, clothianidin and Bacillus firmus strain I-1582. Acceleron® seed treatment technology for soybeans (fungicides and insecticide) is a combination of four separate individually registered products, which together contain the active ingredients fluxapyroxad, pyraclostrobin, metalaxyl and imidacloprid. Acceleron® seed treatment technology for soybeans (fungicides only) is a combination of three separate individually registered products, which together contain the active ingredients fluxapyroxad, pyraclostrobin and metalaxyl. Acceleron and Design®, Acceleron®, DEKALB and Design®, DEKALB®, Genuity and Design®, Genuity®, JumpStart®, RIB Complete and Design®, RIB Complete®, Roundup Ready 2 Technology and Design®, Roundup Ready 2 Yield®, Roundup Ready®, Roundup Transorb®, Roundup WeatherMAX®, Roundup®, SmartStax and Design®, SmartStax®, Transorb®, VT Double PRO®, and VT Triple PRO® are registered trademarks of Monsanto Technology LLC, Used under license. Vibrance® and Fortenza® are registered trademarks of a Syngenta group company. LibertyLink® and the Water Droplet Design are trademarks of Bayer. Used under license. Herculex® is a registered trademark of Dow AgroSciences LLC. Used under license. Poncho® and Votivo™ are trademarks of Bayer. Used under license. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

The average yield is estimated at 35 to 50 bu./acre, with 75 per cent grading No. 2 CAN and 25 per cent grading No. 3 CAN. Harvest of the field pea crop is complete with an average yield of 45 bu./acre grading No. 2 CAN. The flax crop is approximately 80 per cent complete with an average yield of 25 bu./ acre. Most of the flax is grading No. 2 CW. The major limitation to crop production for 2015 in the Northwest Region was an early-season frost resulting in reseeding of canola. Producers were able to limit disease and insect pressure due to appropriate application of fungicides and insecticides to susceptible crops at the most beneficial stage Some second-cut hay harvest still continues. Many producers still have cattle on pastures.

Central Region Harvest presented challenges a s we t c o n d i t i o n s c a u s e d problems for some producers. Lodged crops were a much bigger concern than in most years. Winter wheat yields ranged from 55 to 90 bu./acre, averaging 60 to 70 bu./acre. P r o t e i n s w e re a v e r a g e t o good. Quality was generally good, with average to low fusarium-damaged kernel levels. Hybrid and fall rye had some excellent yields, ranging from 60 to 100 bu./acre. There were few if any reports of lodging in winter wheat, fall and hybrid rye. Spring wheat yields ranged from 45 to 90 bu./acre, with most reporting 55 to 70 bu./ acre average. Protein levels were good to excellent. CPSR and general-purpose wheats ranged from 50 to 100 bu./ acre, averaging 60 to 70 bu./ acre, with lower proteins on the higher-yielding fields. Barley yields ranged from 70 to 90 bu./acre, with the majority averaging 70 to 85 bu./acre. Quality is good. Oats ranged from 90 to 140 bu./acre, averaging 110 to 125 bu. Less of the crop was downgraded this year; majority is grading No. 3 CAN or better. Canola yields were good to excellent. Cutworms were an issue in some fields. Some fields were reseeded due to the early-season stresses, with the late-May frost having the biggest impact. Many fields had problems with blackleg. Sclerotinia had a somewhat bigger impact than last year, and in combination with lodging due to strong winds in July, harvest was a challenge. Yields were variable, ranging from 15 to 60 bu./acre, averaging 40 to 45 bu./acre. Flax yields range from 18 to 37 bu./acre; average is expected to be in the 25 to 33 bu./acre range. Quality is good. Peas ranged from 40 to 60 bu./acre; average 50 bu./acre. Harvest is complete. Edible bean harvest is complete. Yields are lower than last year, averaging 1,500 lbs./acre, with most ranging from 1,200

to 2,000 lbs./acre. Quality is good. Soybean harvest is essentially complete. Yields vary from 15 to 60 bu./acre, averaging 35 to 40 bu./acre. Sunflower harvest continues. Yield reports to date range from 1,500 to 3,000 lbs./acre, with average expected to be in the 1,800 to 2,200 lb./acre range. Grain corn harvest continues. Early yields range from 100 to 140 bu./acre, with average yields to date in the 100 to 120 bu./acre range. Potatoes ‎in the MacGregor area yielded 320 to 350 cwt and in the Carberry area, yield is 400 plus. Winter wheat-seeded acres are flat to lower in the region. The main insect problems this year were flea beetles, cutworms and grasshoppers. Isolated spraying continued to the end of August for grasshoppers. High numbers of beneficial insects were seen in many fields. Soil testing continues. Results are variable, but there a re m a n y re p o r t s o f ve r y low soil test nitrogen and phosphorus. Hayfields are in fair to good condition. Alfalfa hay saw average yields of 1.25 tonnes/acre for first cut, 0.6 tonnes/acre for second cut and 0.4 tonnes/ acre for third cut. Brome/ alfalfa hay had average yields of 1.5 tonnes/acre for first cut and 0.6 tonnes/acre for second cut. Other tame hay had an average first-cut yield of 1.25 tonnes/acre. Wild hay had an average first-cut yield of 0.8 to 1.0 tonnes/acre. Greenfeed had an average yield of 2.0 tonnes/ acre.

Eastern Region Pr o d u c e r s i n t h e E a s t e r n Region are mostly caught up with their field work. Manure application is ongoing when weather permits. Topsoil moisture conditions for both crop land and hay/pasture land across the region are rated as adequate. Winter wheat had an average yield of 63 bu./acre with the crop grading 45 per cent No. 2 CWRW, 45 per cent No. 3 CWRW and 10 per cent CW Feed. Producers expressed concern with generally lower-than-expected yields and sometimes higher-thanexpected levels of fusarium head blight infection. The acres seeded to winter wheat this fall have dropped by approximately 35 per cent compared to the fall of 2014. Spring wheat had an average yield of 52 bu./acre with the crop grading 10 per cent No. 1 CW, 80 per cent No. 2 CW, five per cent No. 3 CW and five per cent CW Feed. Oats had an average yield of 100 bu./acre with the crop grading 60 per cent No. 2 CW, 30 per cent No. 3 CW, five per cent No. 4 CW and five per cent Feed. Canola had an average yield of 42 bu./acre with 100 per cent of the crop grading No. 1 CAN.

Soy b e a n s h a ve a n a ve rage yield of 39 bu./acre with 100 per cent of the crop grading No. 2 CAN. Corn harvest is around 35 per cent complete with average yields of 145 bu./acre; 100 per cent of crop grading No. 2 CW thus far. Sunflower harvest is approximately 60 per cent complete; average yield to date of 1,750 lbs./acre with grading still to be determined. Quality problems are anticipated, particularly with confectionery types. Significant levels of head rot were noted in many sunflower fields. A l f a l f a h a y s a w a v e ra g e yields of two tons/acre for first cut, two tons/acre for second cut and one ton/acre for third cut. Brome/alfalfa hay had average yields of 2.25 tons/acre for first cut and 1.75 tons/acre for second cut. Other tame hay had an average first-cut yield of 1.75 tons/ acre. Wild hay had an average first-cut yield of one ton/acre. Greenfeed had an average yield of 2.5 tons/acre.

Interlake Region Overall, the 2015 cropping year was considered average in the Interlake Region. Harvest is estimated to be 95 per cent complete in the Interlake Region. Soybeans, sunflowers, and grain/silage corn are all that is remaining to be harvested. Winter wheat averaged 60 to 70 bu./acre with proteins ranging from 10.5 to 11.0 per cent. Most winter wheat was graded No. 2 CWRW with very few samples showing any fusarium head blight. Spring wheat yields varied throughout the region. South Interlake had many producers reporting 60 to 70 bu./acre while north Interlake reports came in at 40 to 60 bu./acre with proteins ranging from 13.5 to 16.0 per cent. Most spring wheat graded No. 2 CW due to environmental conditions during harvest. Barley and oats came off good this year with barley averaging 70 to 80 bu./acre, and oats averaging 90 to 110 bu./acre with the majority grading a No. 2 CW. Overall, there was very little disease pressure in cereal crops this year. Canola yields ranged from 30 to 40 bu./acre with some reports of yields going as high as 50 to 60 bu./acre in certain areas. Majority of canola was graded No. 1 CAN. Flax yields ranged from 10 to 25 bu./acre. Peas came in at 50 to 60 bu./ acre and all graded a No. 1 CAN. Soybean yields range from 30 to 40 bu./acre with no grading issues noted. Harvesting of sunflowers is still ongoing with no reports on yields and grain corn harvest is expected to start later in the week. Fa l l t i l l a g e i s o n g o i n g but with recent rain events progress will be slowed for a few days. Rains over the Thanksgiving weekend brought many of t h e s o i l s i n t h e In t e r l a k e Region up to field capacity for moisture.

The Manitoba Co-operator | October 15, 2015

Going The Extra Mile Since 1924

WWW.EBOURASSA.COM

RADVILLE 869-2277

PANGMAN 442-2033

ASSINIBOIA 642-3826

WEYBURN 842-6626

ESTEVAN 634-9444

4WD TRACTORS 2014 New Holland T9.670HD, Hrs: 650, 608 HP . . . . . . . . $374,000 W 2009 New Holland T9050HD, Hrs: 3572, 485 HP . . . . . . . . . $155,000 A 2002 Buhler Versatile 2360, Hrs: 3081, 360 HP . . . . . . . . . $115,000 W 2002 Buhler Versatile 2310, Hrs: 4577, 310 HP . . . . . . . . . . $75,000 W 1976 John Deere 8630, Hrs: 9735, 275 HP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15,900 W/F 1980 Versatile 555, Hrs: 6300, 210 HP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14,500 A 2012 New Holland BOOMER 25, Hrs: 89, 27 HP . . . . . . . . $13,000 W

2WD & FWA TRACTORS 2002 McCormick MTX175, Hrs: 2105, 176 HP . . . . . . . . . . . $59,000 P 2008 Farm Pro WDK3100Q, Hrs: 969, 82 HP . . . . . . . . . . . . . $29,000 A 1984 Case 2390, Hrs: 9674, 178 HP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14,000 P 1982 Ford TW 30, Hrs: 8590, 175 HP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12,000 P

2004 Case 2388 w/2015, Hrs: 2721 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $90,000 A 1994 Case IH 8820, Hrs: 2737 30’, DK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $33,000 W 2001 New Holland TR99 w/971, Hrs: 1995 / 1568 . . . . . . . . $75,000 E 1992 Case IH 8820, Hrs: 4320 25’, DK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25,000 E 1999 New Holland TR99 w/971, Hrs: 2352 / 1665 . . . . . . . . $59,000 P 1993 AGCO Hesston 8100, Hrs: 1965 30’, SK . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25,000 E 1999 New Holland TR99, Hrs: 3652 / 2845, No PU Header. $59,000 W 1994 Case IH 8820, Hrs: 3791 25’, DK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19,000 W 1999 New Holland TR99 w/76C, Hrs: 2660 / 1966 . . . . . . . . $59,000 A 1983 Massey Ferguson 885, Hrs: 2963 25’, SK . . . . . . . . . . . $9,500 W 1996 New Holland TR98 w/971, Hrs: 2621 / 2104 . . . . . . . $35,000 W 2000 MacDon 1900, 30’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7,000 P 1996 John Deere CTS w/914, Hrs: 3762 / 2701 . . . . . . . . . $35,000 W/F Case IH 736, 36’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,000 W 1998 New Holland TR98 w/971, Hrs: 2940 / 2343 . . . . . . . $34,000 W 1994 Massey Ferguson 210, 25’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,500 A 1994 Case 1688 w/1015, Hrs: 4011 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $30,000 A 1995 New Holland TR97 w/971, Hrs: 3377 / 3030 . . . . . . . $27,000 W 1987 John Deere 7720 w/212, Hrs: 4720 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25,000 P 1991 New Holland TR96 w/971, Hrs: 3552 / 1381 . . . . . . . $15,000 W

GRAIN AUGER/CONVEYORS

SPRAYERS

2010 John Deere 4930, Hrs: 1539, 1200 Gal, 120’ . . . . . . . . . $220,000 R 2009 Miller Pro NITRO-4275, Hrs: 1315, 1400 Gal, 120’ . $199,000 A 2008 John Deere 4830, Hrs: 1950, 1000 Gal, 100’ . . . . . . .$185,000 W/F

2006 Miller 3275, Hrs: 1822, 1200 Gal, 120’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $149,000 R 2001 Kubota BX1800D, Hrs: 900, 18 HP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,900 W 2010 Batco 20X105-SWING, 20” x 105’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $29,000 A 2001 Willmar 8600, Hrs: 2700, 1200 Gal, 90’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $99,000 R Brandt Grainbelt 1585 , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $27,000 W/F 2010 Ag Shield 1250, 1250 Gal, 120’. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $29,000 P 2013 NuVision 6395, 13” x 95’. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $27,000 A 2010 New Holland S1070, 1600 Gal, 100’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $27,000 R 2008 Haybuster 2650 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14,900 E 2014 NuVision 5395, 13” x 95’. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25,000 A 2007 Ag Shield 1250, 1250 Gal, 120’. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $24,000 W 2010 Degelman 2881 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12,500 W 2011 Brandt 15X45, 45’ x 15”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19,500 A 2002 Flexi-Coil S67, 800 Gal, 90’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19,000 W 2001 Haybuster 2554 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9,500 A 2014 Sakundiak 12X85, 12” x 85’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19,500 A 2004 Flexi-Coil 67XL , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $18,000 A/F 1999 Jiffy 900 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9,000 W 2010 Brandt 1390XL, 13” x 90’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $18,000 E Jetstream Overseer, 550 Gal, 60’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9,900 W 2003 Haybuster 2640 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8,000 P 2009 Buhler Farm King 1395, 13” x 95’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17,900 R 1998 Flexi-Coil S67XLT, 1250 Gal, 110’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9,000 A/F 2001 Brandt VSF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6,000 W 2012 Farm King Y1385TMMR, 13” x 85’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15,500 W Brandt QF1500, 1200 Gal, 120’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6,800 W/F 2009 Wheatheart SA 1371 FLEX, 13” x 71’. . . . . . . . . . . . . $14,500 W 1996 Bourgault 850 - CENTURION 111, 800 Gal, 100’ . . . . $5,000 P 2011 Normand N104-342, 104” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9,200 R 2003 Buhler Farm King 13X85, 13” x 85’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $13,500 E 1989 Flexi-Coil System 60, 800 Gal, 80’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,000 P 2010 Erskine 1080R, 108” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7,900 W 2010 Farm King 13X70, 13” x 70’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $13,000 W

BALE PROCESSORS

SNOWBLOWERS

COMBINE HEADERS

2013 Normand N112-342, 112” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7,000 W 2008 Sakundiak HD12-2200, 12” x 74’. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12,500 P 2010 Erskine 1080R, 108” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6,500 W 2013 Sakundiak HD8-39, 8” x 39’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12,500 W/F 2005 Honey Bee SP36, 36’, SK, CR Adapter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $38,000 R 2005 Schulte SDX9600, 96”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6,000 A 2009 Brandt 1070XL, 10” x 70’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12,000 W 2009 New Holland 74C-35F, 35’, CR Adapter . . . . . . . . . . $38,000 R/F 2008 Schulte RDX 960, 96” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,600 R Sakundiak HD8-1600, 8” x 54’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10,900 P 2008 New Holland 94C-42, 42’, DK, CR Adapter . . . . . . . . . . $35,000 R Erskine 1080FM, 108” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,500 R 2006 Buhler Farm King Y1370-TMR, 13” x 70’ . . . . . . . . . $10,500 P 2006 New Holland 94C-36, 36’, SK, TR Adapter . . . . . . . . . $32,000 W 2010 Erskine ES2000, 72” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,000 A 2002 Buhler Farm King Y1070TMR, 10” x 70’ . . . . . . . . . . . $7,000 E 2009 New Holland 94C-42, 42’, CR Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . $32,000 R/F 1979 Schulte RM800, 102” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,900 W 2004 Sakundiak HD8-1000, 8” x 32’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,500 W 2008 New Holland 94C, 36’, DK, CR Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . $29,000 W

GRAIN EXTRACTORS

1999 Sakundiak HD8-1600, 8” x 52’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,500 P 2004 Crary C36, 36’, DK, CAT Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $28,000 A

2008 Akron E180T . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16,900 R

WINDROWERS

2011 Akron EXG300 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25,000 A Sakundiak 8x39, 8” x 39’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,000 W 2003 MacDon 962-36, 36’, SK, CR Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25,000 A

COMBINES 2013 New Holland CR9090 w/790CP, Hrs: 336 / 251 . . . $399,000 W

1999 New Holland 94C-30, 30’, TR Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $23,000 A

2013 New Holland H8060 w/HB36, Hrs: 176, 36’, DK . . . . $139,000 A 2004 Honey Bee HB36, 36’, SK, CaseIH 7010 Adapter . . . . . $22,000 A 2014 MacDon M155/R85-13, Hrs: 75, 13’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $125,000 E 2001 New Holland 94C-30, 30’, SK, TR Adapter . . . . . . . . . . $20,000 E

1997 Honey Bee SP36, 36’, SK, CR Adapter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $18,000 E 2013 New Holland CR9090 w/790CP, Hrs: 504 / 347 . . . $380,000 W 2009 MacDon M150 w/D60, Hrs: 730, 35’, SK . . . . . . . . . . . $115,000 P 2014 New Holland CR8090 w/790CP, Hrs: 355 / 281 . . . $365,000 W 2009 MacDon M150 w/D60, Hrs: 889, 40’, DK . . . . . . . . . $109,000 W MacDon 962-30, 30’, TR Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $18,000 A 2010 New Holland CR9060 w/76C, Hrs: 969 / 725 . . . . . $195,000 W 2009 John Deere 4895 w/WS36, Hrs: 690, 36’, DK . . . . . . . $99,000 W 1995 MacDon 960-36, 36’, TX Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17,000 A 2009 New Holland CR9060, Hrs: 1526 / 1142, No PU . . . . . $185,000 A 2011 Massey Ferguson 9430 w/5200, Hrs: 302, 36’, SK . . . $89,000 P 1999 New Holland 994-30, 30’, SK, MF Adapter . . . . . . . . . . $17,000 R 2010 New Holland CR9060 w/76C, Hrs: 1376 / 1167 . . . . $179,000 A 2010 New Holland H8040 w/HB36, Hrs: 1159, 36’, DK . . . . $85,000 A 1999 New Holland 94C-30, 30’, SK, Case Adapter . . . . . . . . $15,000 A 2008 Case IH 7010, Hrs: 2203 / 1624, No PU Header . . . . . . $159,000 A 2005 New Holland HW325 w/HB30, Hrs: 1491, 30’, SK . . $73,000 W 1995 Honey Bee SP36, 36’, SK, TR Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14,500 P 2008 New Holland CR9060 w/76C, Hrs: 2341 / 1815 . . . . $159,000 R 2000 Case IH 8860 w/ST30, Hrs: 3229, 30’, SK . . . . . . . . . . $45,000 W 1996 Honey Bee SP36, 36’, SK, JD Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14,000 R 2008 New Holland CX8080 w/76C, Hrs: 2302 / 1801 . . . . $159,000 R 2000 Case IH 8825, Hrs: 2362, 25’, SK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $39,000 A 1998 MacDon 960-25, 25’, TV140 Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $13,900 A 2005 New Holland CR960 w/76C, Hrs: 2363 / 1869 . . . . . $115,000 E 1994 MacDon 2900 w/960, Hrs: 3587, 30’, SK . . . . . . . . . . . . $35,000 E 1990 MacDon 960-36, 36’, SK, TX Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $13,000 A 2003 New Holland CR970, Hrs: 3947 / 2912, No PU . . . . . . $110,000 A 1993 Case IH 8820, Hrs: 2635, 30’, DK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $33,000 A 2001 Case IH 1020-25F, 25’, Case 80/88 Adapter . . . . . . . . . $12,000 A

The Manitoba Co-operator | October 15, 2015

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

Historian seeks names and stories of women trustees Women could serve as school trustees in Manitoba from 1890 on, or 26 years before they were even permitted to vote. A Winnipeg teacher and historian is hoping Manitoba Co-operator readers will remember relatives who served in public office in the early half of the last century

A Winnipeg teacher is looking for the stories of early-serving school trustees who were women in Manitoba. PHOTO: LORRAINE STEVENSON

BY LORRAINE STEVENSON Co-operator staff

Winnipeg teacher and historian is hoping Manitoba Co-operator readers will help her find the names of pioneer women who once served as school trustees. “You can’t find the records easily,” says Linda McDowell, who took up the project because she’s interested in how women in Manitoba became involved with politics. McDowell is also a member of the Nellie McClung Fo u n d a t i o n , w h i c h t h i s month is gearing up to host a play re-enacting the ‘mock Parliament’ McClung and her peers held 100 years ago as they pushed for women’s right to vote. Even though women didn’t gain that right until 1916, they were permitted to serve as trustees from 1890, said McDowell. So she’s combing archives and rural history books to see if she can find references. There’s not one mention of a female trustee before 1915.

She tracked down a few in the years shortly after that. Two women served as school trustees in her own tiny hometown of Manson, near the Saskatchewan border, said McDowell. The year was 1921. One was a Jean Asselstine (nee Potter) and the other listed only as ‘Mrs.’ Fisher. “To have two that early on is interesting,” she said. “It was a very small community.” McDowell’s search is doubly challenging in that it’s not just hard to find records of trustees’ names before 1950, but the lists she can find often list just initials for the first names. You can’t tell if they were men or women. “Or what you find is they may list all the teachers but they don’t list the trustees,” she said. T h e r e f o r e , M c D o w e l l ’s decided to take a different tact with her research. Would readers of Manitoba Co-operator recall a female family member who was school trustee in those early decades? She wants to hear from them. “It would help me a lot if someone could remember if

“I’d like us to remember them. It was at a very low level of government if you will, but that’s where women got their start.” Linda McDowell

their grandmother or their aunt had been one,” she said. “I’d like to get some of their stories. I’d like to know how they made a difference as trustees, or if it was difficult for them to be trustees. I’d like to know if they went on to do something else.” These early trustees’ stories would help shed light on women who trail blazed into public office, as this was their first opportunity to officially serve. They have an important story to tell, she said. “I’d like us to remember them,” she said. “It was at a very low level of government

if you will, but that’s where women got their start.” Or did they? Until she’s done more research, it’s impossible to say whether any number of women took up the opportunity. If not, why not, is McDowell’s other question. At some point in time, many women took up the opportunity and now actually outnumber men as serving trustees today. According to the Manitoba Association of School Trustees there are now more women (162) than men (149) on provincial school boards. The same can’t be said for ser ving municipal leaders. She may delve into the history of that next, said McDowell. “That’s my next thought, that I should go looking at that,” she said. Nearly a third (31 per cent) of all r ural municipalities are governed only by men in 2015 and just 15 per cent of all councillors are female. Women make up just a scant two per cent of all present-day reeves and mayors. lorraine@fbcpublishing.com

O c t o b e r i s Wo m e n’s History Month, declared to highlight the contrib u t i o n s o f wo m e n t o events in histor y and contemporary society. It’s marked in October in Canada to coincide with the date of October 18, 1929 when a decision of the highest court in the countr y finally c l a r i f i e d t h a t wo m e n were “qualified persons” under the British North American Act. Readers who may have a name of an early-serving rural trustee to pass along can contact: Linda McDowell 260 Carpathia Road Winnipeg, Man. R3N 1S9 or email: clio@mymts.net

The Manitoba Co-operator | October 15, 2015

COUNTRY CROSSROADS

Prairie fare Does an apple a day really keep the doctor away? julie gardenrobinson Food and Nutrition Specialist NDSU Extension Service

s I looked up at our apple tree with its big red apples, I was carried back in time to a memory of my children’s younger years. They usually help with the apple harvest if we have a good year. They have learned about a lot of things in the process. “I want to pick apples, too!” my younger daughter announced as her older brother and sister headed into our backyard with plastic bags. She was about four at the time. “She drops them on the ground and picks up the bad ones!” my then-12-year-old son said as he grabbed the apple picker from her little hands. My then-nine-year-old daughter nodded and said to her sister, “Yes, you need to stay inside!” A battle of the siblings was brewing and it was going to be loud. I grabbed my little girl’s hand and sidestepped the eruption about to take place. Keep in mind, I am the food and nutrition specialist and not the parenting expert. I did the best I could. “OK, you will help me. I’ll pick the apples and give them to you. You will gently put them in the bag. Can you do that?” I asked my young daughter. “Yes, I can!” she said, looking at her sib-

lings through narrowed eyes. They grinned at their defiant little sister. She was a good apple-picking assistant. Even better, they all enjoyed apple slices for a snack that day. Fortunately, as time has passed, my kids have become more patient with each other — most of the time, anyway. They still enjoy apples, especially when we make delicious recipes using them. Are apples healthful? A medium apple, which is about the size of a tennis ball, contains about 80 calories, three grams of dietary fibre and only a trace of fat. Apples are made up of about 85 per cent water. The type of fibre apples contain, called pectin, has been linked with lowering blood cholesterol and potentially reducing the risk of heart disease. Apples may help with weight maintenance or loss. For example, a 12-week study conducted in Brazil showed that overweight women ages 30 to 50 lost weight when they supplemented their diets with apples or pears. Groups of study participants ate either extra fruit or a cookie with fruit fibre. The group who ate an oat cookie with fruit fibre did not lose a significant amount of weight. In addition, the blood sugar levels among the group eating apples or pears decreased, compared with those eating the oat cookies with fruit fibre. A m o re re c e n t s t u d y e x a m i n e d t h e effects of apple juice on brain function. The researchers studied 21 nursing home residents ranging in age from 72 to 93. All were experiencing moderate to severe Alzheimer’s disease. The residents contin-

Apple Raisin Bread Pudding Here’s another great dessert using apples for a larger group. The sweetly spiced custard soaks into the bread making a delicious pudding with the added flavour of apples, raisins and walnuts. It’s so easy to make a dessert the entire family will love. 4 eggs 1 c. sugar

ued their regular diet with the addition of two four-ounce glasses of apple juice daily. Although their ratings on the Dementia Rating Scale did not improve, their anxiety and agitation levels decreased. Although the results of these two studies were promising, more research is needed. However, we do not need to wait for the results to enjoy more apples every day. Apples are a delicious and healthful ingredient. When selecting apples, choose fruit without bruises. Fruit without blemishes tends to last longer. Store apples in a cool place just above freezing, such as in a refrigerator with humidity to help prevent shrivelling. Remember to wash apples with plenty of water, but no soap, before eating. If you have an abundance of apples, remember, they can be frozen, canned, dried or made into jelly. If you press apples to make apple juice or cider, be sure to heat the juice to at least 165 degrees to kill bacteria that could be present. Foodborne illness outbreaks have been associated with fresh, unpasteurized apple juice. Store heat-treated apple juice in the refrigerator. Here is a tasty recipe that my students tried in our food lab at NDSU. Yes, having a plain apple has fewer calories and no fat, so remember, this is a treat. We tried this recipe with Honeycrisp apples. The apples on my Haralson tree, a tart Granny Smith or many other varieties would provide a tasty result as well. Check out the apple information in the produce section of many grocery stores to learn the best ways to use them.

Preheat oven to 350 F. Butter an 11x7-inch glass baking dish. In a large bowl, whisk together eggs, sugar, allspice, cinnamon, butter and vanilla extract until well blended. Whisk in milk. Add bread cubes, apple, raisins and walnuts and toss until bread is evenly coated with milk mixture. Spread evenly in prepared baking dish. Bake for 45 minutes or until golden, edges are puffed and a knife inserted in the centre comes out clean. Let cool slightly and serve warm.

1-1/2 tsp. ground allspice

PHOTOs: Thinkstock

Microwave Apple Crisp for one 1 tbsp. butter 2 tbsp. brown sugar 2 tbsp. quick-cooking oats 1 tbsp. all-purpose flour 1/8 tsp. cinnamon 1 medium apple (about 3 inches in diameter), peeled and sliced

To make crumble topping, soften butter by placing in a glass measuring cup and microwaving on high for about 10 seconds. Add sugar, oats, flour and cinnamon and mix. Place apple slices in a small microwave-safe bowl. Sprinkle the crumble topping over the apples. Microwave for about 2-1/2 minutes or until the apples are tender. If you do not have a turntable in your microwave oven, turn the dish one time. Serve with whipped topping or ice cream if you wish. Want to preserve some of your apples or other prairie fare? Visit https://www.ag.ndsu.edu/food for information and recipes about all types of food preservation.

1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon

Tips

3 tbsp. melted butter

• Choose a dense bread, rather than a fluffy one, for the best texture in your bread pudding. For a less sweet and mildly spiced version, decrease the sugar to 3/4 cup and decrease the allspice to 1/2 tsp.

1 tsp. vanilla extract 2 c. milk 4 c. french or Italian bread, cubed 1 large apple, peeled and chopped 1/2 c. raisins 1/2 c. chopped walnuts

Preparation time: 20 minutes. Cooking time: 25 minutes. Serves 8. Recipe source: Courtesy of Dairy Farmers of Canada and Beth McKeown, dairy farmer from Duncan, B.C.

The Manitoba Co-operator | October 15, 2015

COUNTRY CROSSROADS

Changes around Lake Audy

May look alarming at first but necessary to conserve and restore the area By Donna Gamache Freelance contributor

n a recent visit to the Lake Audy area in Riding Mountain National Park, my husband and I learned that a number of restoration and research projects are being carried out in the region. Some of these are being done under the “Recovery and Discovery of the Aspen Parkland Conservation and Restoration Project.” Most noticeable are the distinct changes in the landscape near the campground, which were somewhat dismaying to us at first. Park workers have been cutting and clearing out the forested section on the east side of the campground, as well as the area to the north of the road that leads to the horse campground. Official plans are to restore the area to its original prairie habitat. Signs near the clearing project explain the reasons. According to the signs, the white spruce trees there were actually planted ones, put there over 80 years ago, before this area was a national park, in an attempt to conserve forest resources. However, the land was actually native prairie habitat, not boreal forest. As well, the trees were planted too close together, so they were “doomed from the beginning.” Over the years the spruce had become spindly and unhealthy. A wind-

Dying spruce forest. GAMACHE PHOTOS

New fence extending bison enclosure.

storm in 2012 had knocked down many of the trees, and insect infestation had weakened others. Plans are to remove unhealthy portions of the plantation and plant native vegetation instead. This will take place over a 10-year period.

The sign states: “This Lake Audy Plain area represents one of the largest areas of rough fescue grasslands, a rare ecosystem in Western Canada and Riding Mountain National Park.” Park officials hope that, over time, the region can be restored to the native prai-

rie that it once was. At the moment, the area looks rather desolate, and the campground is less protected if winds are from the east. But after reading the signs, and looking at some remaining parts of the spruce plantation, we felt better about the changes. Another sign in the campground outlines other happenings around Lake Audy. Mowing and herbicide application are being carried out, in an attempt to control smooth brome, an invasive type of grass. Another experiment is small cages located throughout the bison enclosure. By excluding the bison from these small sections, this research hopes to determine what effect the animals have on the rough fescue grassland. One more change along the Central Trail is a new section of fence at the north end of the bison enclosure. This fence will expand the bison range and improve access for other wildlife species, such as deer, elk, bears and wolves. The fence will also help research “on the effect bison have on the encroachment of woody species into the grassland.” On your next drive up to Lake Audy, to camp or look for the bison or other wildlife, take time to check out the signs which explain what has been happening there. Donna Gamache writes from MacGregor, Manitoba

Tips for making healthier desserts Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care release

You can still enjoy all those favourite family recipes but why not make them a bit healthier to eat? • Remove one-quarter to onethird of the sugar and/or fat in a recipe. This can often be done without making a big difference in taste. • Use fruit purée, applesauce or mashed bananas to replace some of the sugar and up to one-half of the fat in cookies and muffins. • Use lower-fat milk products in recipes. For example, replace full-fat sour cream with reduced-fat sour cream or firm yogurt. • Replace some of the white flour with whole wheat flour. • Use vanilla, almond, maple, orange or lemon extracts for added flavour. If a recipe calls for one of these extracts, try doubling the amount for added taste. • Sweet-tasting, calorie-free spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves and ginger are another great way to add flavour. • Enjoy desserts that focus on the refreshing taste of fresh fruit, rather than rich cakes and pastries. • Smaller portions are another way to enjoy tasty foods in moderation.

Autumn — the ideal time to amend your soil Healthy soil is essential so here’s some tips to maintain it Autumn is an ideal time to pay attention to garden soil and to add amendments.

By Albert Parsons Freelance contributor

armers — and gardeners — know the importance of soil. It is part of the great cycle of life on our earth. All life is sustained by the energy from the sun and plants use this to produce carbohydrates, amino acids and proteins by using water, carbon dioxide, nitrogen and essential minerals. When plant material is returned to the soil the cycle is completed as the plant material decomposes and releases these essential minerals, carbon dioxide and nitrogen back into the soil. Some gardeners might think that soil fertility can simply be maintained by adding the appropriate synthetic fertilizers; determine the NPK (nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium) levels in the soil, calculate the needs of the plants and apply fertilizer accordingly. Most realize, however, that maintaining healthy soil is not quite that simple. The addition of organic matter to the soil adds necessary nitrogen and other nutrients but it also feeds the array of soil organisms essential for healthy soil — and crops. Fungi, bacteria, and insects are part of

Grass clippings, dry leaves and compost all make great soil amendments. PHOTO: ALBERT PARSONS

the diverse life in soil that regulate how plants are able to utilize nutrients and are essential to maintaining the soil structure that provides fertility and water retention. Autumn is an ideal time to pay attention to garden soil and to add amendments. Add decomposed plant material to vegetable gardens, flower borders and shrub beds. Work the compost into the top layer of soil. Since the decomposition process, which consumes nitro-

gen, will continue, you might add a bit of high-nitrogen fertilizer before tilling for the first couple of years if your soil contains little organic matter. After that the stored nitrogen from the compost will be released gradually by the soil, providing lots of nitrogen for the plants in years to come. Using organic mulches is another way to add compost — and nitrogen — to the soil. These mulches, such as leaves and grass clippings, will gradu-

ally decompose from the bottom and over time provide nutrients and humus to the soil. Most perennial borders and ornamental trees and shrubs perform better and have greater resistance to disease and pests if they are not fertilized. Mulches and adding compost to the soil around them in the fall will suffice to return lost nutrients to the soil. The type of soil you have also dictates how you should manage it. If your soil is heavy clay, avoid walking on it. Put down boards in the vegetable garden and use pathways in the rest of the garden. Add organic matter to the soil surface — don’t cultivate or incorporate the compost too deeply and use lots of mulches on the soil surface. If your soil is sandy, add lots of compost and till it into the soil. Use organic mulches; the idea

is to add as much organic matter as you can to sandy soil. This will not only add nutrients but increase the ability of the soil to retain moisture. Amendments such as compost, leaf mould, grass clippings and manure have the added advantage of adding micronutrients to the soil. Microorganisms in the soil, such as fungi and bacteria, break down the organic matter and release these nutrients and make them available for the plants to use. Caution is advised when using manure as it might have high levels of nitrogen among other things and be too strong. If not properly composted, manure can also contain unwanted pests and weed seeds. So, this fall, use your compost to good advantage and build up your soil. Use the rakings from the lawn and all of the leaves as mulches or to make compost. Don’t forget to bag some dry leaves to act as the “brown” part of next summer’s compost. Our gardens — and kitchens — produce lots of organic waste. Use it to maintain the health of your garden’s soil and you will reap huge benefits. Albert Parsons writes from Minnedosa, Manitoba

The Manitoba Co-operator | October 15, 2015

COUNTRY CROSSROADS

St. Lazare author nominated for national award Donna Simard’s first book of children’s series written years ago By Darrell Nesbitt Freelance contributor

D Customers look over the produce marketed by Teenie Yanick and Ernie Peleshok. PHOTO: DARRELL NESBITT

Starting a farmers’ market Shoal Lake Ag Society aims to see markets thrive and vendors grow By Darrell Nesbitt Freelance contributor

tarting a farmers’ market is a challenging task. The Shoal Lake Agricultural Society learned this first hand in hosting single-day markets this past summer. Besides generating a customer and vendor base there are also key administrative foundations that need to be established. Although 2014 was the first year that Shoal Lake became involved in a market with two dates held, this year saw a total of nine at the fairgrounds.

“Vendors are drawn from Angusv ille, Hamiota, Shoal Lake and Strathclair,” said Dennis Green of the Shoal Lake Community Development Corporation, which assists the local ag society. The Shoal Lake market is a member of the Manitoba Farmers Market’s Association of Manitoba Co-op Inc., with an average of five to 10 vendors so far, providing freshly grown produce, and a variety of crafts. The mission of many farmers’ markets is to: benefit local producers by providing a market for their product; benefit consumers by providing a

high-quality, unique product; and benefit the community by building a sense of community, local economic development, and preservation of local agriculture. Many are now several generations removed from farming, and farmers’ markets remind us of where our food comes from and who tends it. Far ming is a par t of our heritage, one that nourishes and supports communities and the natural environment. Let’s suppor t our far mers’ markets!

onna Simard — a wife and grandmother — lives in St. Lazare, Manitoba with husband Jean-Marie and their two youngest (of 12) children, Natalie and Isaiah. Encouraged by family and friends she is still making a name for herself as an author. S i m a r d ’s f i r s t c h i l dren’s book, Shhh! It’s A Surprise: Michael and D a d a t t h e Z o o ( Wo rd Alive Press), was selected as a finalist for The Word Guild 2015 Word Awards Shortlist. These awards celebrate Canadian Christian writers and were held in Toronto this past June. “This is the first book of my children’s series, Shhh! It’s a Surprise,” said Simard. “The idea for these books was actually from a game I used to play with our children, as children love learning in a fun way,” she said. “I began writing children’s books, when Jean-Marie and myself had seven kids, and that time was shared with writing courses, a typewriter, and snail mail. Today, I have

Donna Simard PHOTO: COURTESY

around 40 stories written, and with more time, children and grandchildren are loving them.” Nominated for the award by Word Alive Press, Simard said being a finalist was a real pat on the back, even though she didn’t capture top award. Along with the book series, Donna’s Dozen — A Mother’s Story has brought warmth and celebration to the Simard family of 38 years of family living and loving. Wanting to write the books for family and having the support of Word Alive is a fantastic dream come true. Darrell Nesbitt writes from Shoal Lake, Manitoba

Darrell Nesbitt writes from Shoal Lake, Manitoba

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

f you do, a Manitoba historian wants to hear from you. In early 1981 the Co-operator worked with provincial Manitoba Historic Resources Branch staff to photograph and publish a series on rural buildings in Manitoba. Each week a photo and a story were published about why each of the buildings were rare or unusual. Now Gordon Goldsborough, webmaster and journal editor with the Manitoba Historical Society (MHS) is looking for Co-operator readers’ help to relocate these barns. He has looked for them during road trips in rural Manitoba, but because the site’s location details are scant, he has been unable to find them. He wants to include the buildings, with their GPS co-ordinates on a map of historic sites being prepared for the MHS. This photograph was taken by now-retired Co-operator editor Bob Hainstock who took the photo in the 1980s for the earlier project. Many of the photos were eventually included in Hainstock’s 1986 book Barns of Western Canada: An Illustrated Century. We are including the original “caption” that ran with his photo, hoping a reader can answer these questions: 1. Does the building still stand? 2. If so, where is it? 3. What are its GPS co-ordinates? 4. What other information can you provide on its state of preservation or other details about its history since the original story in the 1980s? Please send your responses to Gordon Goldsborough at: email: gordon@mhs.mb.ca Telephone: (204) 474-7469 Mail: 2021 Loudoun Rd. Winnipeg, Man. R3S 1A3.

At the height of industry success more than 175 fox farms operated in Manitoba during the mid-1930s. Today there are about five commercial fox fur farms still operating, although a number of abandoned fox towers remind other generations of one of Manitoba’s most successful past farm commodities. This particular tower is a familiar sight to motorists on Highway 67 heading for Stonewall. Built around 1919 for the Langtree Fur Farm it continued in use until the 1940s. Every year in late January or early February fox ranchers would have to climb the towers to keep constant vigilance over breeding programs. Each morning a male fox would be moved into a female’s pen and if mating occurred he would be moved to another pen the next morning. If mating did not occur, he would remain. The breeding season ended about one month after it started. In the mid-1920s top male and female breeding stock was being exported from the Langtree Fur Farm to Sweden for as much as $1,500 per animal. Fox pelts were fetching prices of around $300 each, but fell to a low of $15 a pelt as overproduction and markets shifted. This spelled the end of the industry as it was then known. The Langtree operation was originally started by Richard Langtree and in turn taken over by son Jim and later by grandson Bud who also introduced the operation into mink. Today there are fox farms at Arborg, Gilbert Plains, Lundar, Sperling and Cartwright. But no longer are fox towers required for breeding programs.

The Manitoba Co-operator | October 15, 2015

This year’s Value Bonanza sales event gives you more SMART WAYS TO SAVE! It starts with BONANZA BUCKS – it’s like bonus cash just for buying select New Holland tractors and equipment. And, your savings continue with 0% FINANCING or CASH BACK in lieu of financing. But hurry! The clock is ticking. See us before this offer ends on November 30, 2015. See all the SMART deals at nhvaluebonanza.com *For commercial use only. Offer subject to credit qualification and approval by CNH Industrial Capital Canada Ltd. See your New Holland dealer for details and eligibility requirements. CNH Industrial Capital Canada Ltd. standard terms and conditions will apply. Depending on model, a down payment may be required. Offer good through November 30, 2015, at participating New Holland dealers in Canada. Offer subject to change. Taxes, freight, set-up, delivery, additional options or attachments not included in price. © 2015 CNH Industrial Capital America LLC. All rights reserved. New Holland Agriculture is a trademark registered in the United States and many other countries, owned by or licensed to CNH Industrial N.V., its subsidiaries or affiliates. CNH Industrial Capital and New Holland Construction are trademarks in the United States and many other countries, owned by or licensed to CNH Industrial N.V., its subsidiaries or affiliates.

USED EQUIPMENT www.agdealer.com/raymorenh

40FT Header, Excellent cond., DOUBLE KNIFE DRIVE, 6 BAT UII SPLIT REEL, DOUBLE DRIVE, HYD FORE/AFT, TRANS

2013 New Holland H8060

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

2012 New Holland SP.240F

XP Sprayer, 4WD, 700hrs, 275HP, Excellent cond., 1200GAL 100FT ENVISIO SMART TRAX WARRANTY

2015 Elmers Super 7

70FT Harrow, 10” - 7 bar harrow sections Hydraulic Tine Adjust Hydraulic

2008 NH CX8080 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $155,000

HAYING

2008 NH CX8080 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$175,000

2009 NH 94C-36FT CR/CX . . . . . . . . . . $49,000

2013 NH H7460-16FT Rubber . . . . . . . . $37,000 2014 SU XH1500 S3 SERIES . . . . . . . . . $26,900 2012 CK RZT 54 KW . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,650 2010 CK TANK 60 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,900 2008 NH BR7090 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$14,900 SPRAYERS 2001 FC 67 XL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17,000 2000 SPAIR 3200 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$10,900 2013 NH SP.240F XP 1200GAL 100FT $275,000 2012 NH SP.240F XP 1200GAL-100FT $235,000

2009 NH 94C-30FT CR/CX . . . . . . . . . . $44,000

TRACTORS

2008 NH 94C-36FT CR/CX . . . . . . . . . . $49,000 2008 NH 94C-36FT CR/CX . . . . . . . . . . $42,000 2005 NH 94C-30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25,900

693358

694590

716097

718052

2006 Case IH STX480

4WD, 5660hrs, 480HP, Fair cond., 710/70R42 DUALS, 55GPM, 4 REMOTES FRONT & REAR WEIGHTS, TOW CABLE

$110,000

$159,000

716049

2015 New Holland SP.295F

High Clearance Sprayer, 4WD, 295HP, 1200GAL, 120FT, INTELLISTEER, LEASE FOR 60 MONTHS

2015 Elmers 1150

Haul Master Grain Cart, Excellent cond., 1200BU, TRANSFER TRACKS, SCALES, AGRIMATICS, TARP, PIVOTING AUGER

2000 Case IH MX270

42FT CR/CX Draper Head, 42FT CR/CX, GUAGE WHEELS, SPLIT UII REEL, HYD F/A, HYD TILT

709462

2015 Rem VRX

Tractor, 4WD, 4890hrs, 270HP, Good cond., MFWD, 710/70R42 Rears, Power Shift 4 Remotes, front weight 718336

2010 New Holland 94C

Grain Auger 2003 FK 1370TM . . . . . . . . . $9,500 Grain Cart 2012 BRENT 2096 . . . . . . . . $83,000 Grain Vac 2008 REM 2700 . . . . . . . . . . . $11,900 Grain Vac 2011 WLNGA 6614 . . . . . . . . . .$21,000 Harrow Heavy 2005 RITEW 8178 . . . . . $24,900 Lawn Tractor 2012 CK LTX1050KW . . . . . $1,799

700503

$31,000

$169,000 2014 SeedMaster CT6012

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

699185

2013 Morris C2

86FT-12IN /w 9800 TBH Air Drill, Good cond., 86FT, 12IN, PAIRED ROW, MUD GUARDS, 5.5SPP, DS, 9800TBH

2014 Versatile 450

Grain Vac, VRX

718342

$59,000

2015 Versatile 450

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

2000 CIH MX270 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $85,000 2013 NH TD5050 HC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $45,000 2009 NH TV6070 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $90,000

MISC.

$24,900

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

1989 JD 590 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,500 2013 NH H8060-36FT . . . . . . . . . . . . . $128,000 2013 NH H8060-36FT . . . . . . . . . . . . . $128,000 2012 NH H8060-36FT . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$118,000

Tractor, 4WD, 229hrs, 450HP, Excellent cond., 800/70R38 DUALS, STD QUAD SHIFT, MECH REMOTES, DEMO

$280,000

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

$270,000

690840

2010 NH 94C-42FT CR/CX . . . . . . . . . . $59,000

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

SWATHERS

$85,000

1990 JD 9500 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$41,000 2013 NH CX8080 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $285,000 2013 NH CX8090 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $344,000 2013 NH CX8080 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $296,000 2011 NH CX8080 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$175,000 2010 NH CX8070 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $190,000 2010 NH CX8080 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $185,000

1993 MB 960 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8,500

2008 New Holland CX8080

2003 NH TM140 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $55,900 2006 CIH STX480 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $159,000 2000 JD 9400T . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $99,900

$327,000

COMBINES

2003 NH 94C-30FT CR/CX . . . . . . . . . . $25,500

$179,900

690133

2013 MR C2 86FT-12IN c/w 9800 TBH $327,000 2002 MR MAXIM 2-49FT-10IN . . . . . . . $25,000 2009 NH P2070 70FT X 12IN . . . . . . . . . $92,000 2004 NH SD440 51FT-12IN . . . . . . . . . . $35,000 2010 JD 5000-51FT c/w 1910 TBH . . . . $74,500 1998 JD 1900 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$13,900

COMBINE HEADS

2013 New Holland H7460

$59,000

686695

SEEDING

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

$37,000

$179,000

$90,000 682429

2011 New Holland CX8080

2260hrs, 360HP, Good cond., 520 DUALS, 16FT Disc Mower Conditioner, CHEVRON 600/65R28 STEERS, LARGE TOUCH SCREEN RUBBER ROLLS, MOMAX MODULAR DUTTER DISPLAY, CR STYLE SPREADERS BAR, HYD TONGUE SWING, 8PR IMPLE

$251,000

2009 New Holland 94C

Combine, 2WD, 499hrs, 360HP, Excellent cond., 520 DUALS, 600 REARS, CAST, HID, Y&M, 790CP-15FT

2009 New Holland TV6070

4WD, 2875hrs, 155HP, Good cond., 82LB LOADER, THIRD FLOOR PEDAL, WHEEL WEIGHTS, 480/85R34 R1

$135,000

678145

677851

2012 Morris C2

80FT-12IN /w 9800 TBH Air Drill, Good cond., 80FT, 12IN, PAIRED ROW, MUD GURADS, 5.5SPP, DS, 9800 TBH

725350

$83,000

2013 New Holland CX8080

677932

2013 New Holland SP.240F

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

$54,900

$296,000

677872

677757

$235,000

2010 New Holland 94C-36FT 2013 New Holland H8060-36FT

Excellent cond., 36FT, DOUBLE KNIFE DRIVE, Windrower, 298hrs, 190HP, Excellent cond., 6 BAT UII 42IN DIAMETER ONE PIECE REEL, 36FT, DELUXE CAB, CAB SUSPENSION, SLOW SPEE DELUXE LED LIGHTS, 600/65R

677746

$275,000

677744

$135,000

677742

$49,000

677738

2012 Brent 2096

Grain Cart, Excellent cond., 2000bu, 900/60R38 Self Steering Tandems, Tarp, 510 scale, joystick

Highway #2 South

Highway #6 North

Highway #10 East

Fax: 306-946-2613

Fax: 306-746-2919

Fax: 306-782-5595

Ph: 306-946-3301

Ph: 306-746-2911

Ph: 306-783-8511

The Manitoba Co-operator | October 15, 2015

MORE NEWS LOCAL , NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL NEWS

Machinery makers smell opportunity as China’s farms think big Subsidies are encouraging bigger farms and more mechanization

A farmer looks as a corn harvester reaps corn at a farm in Gaocheng in China’s Hebei province on Sept. 30. photo: REUTESR/Kim Kyung-Hoon

BY DOMINIQUE PATTON Beijing/Reuters

he world’s largest makers of tractors and combines are finding a rare opportunity for growth in China despite a sharp slowdown in the world’s No. 2 economy, with big farm machines in demand as the rural labour force shrinks and plot sizes grow. For manufacturers such as U.S.based Agco and Deere and Italy’s CNH, Chinese demand for big machines could help to offset weakness in North America and Europe, where farm incomes are declining with global commodity prices. The trend also contrasts with stalling sales in construction equipment and passenger cars, which have been hit by the slowing Chinese economy. Driving this binge on bigger, more powerful equipment to till larger farms is a combination of labour migration to the cities, land reforms and government subsidies, spurring consolidation of the country’s vast small landholdings. “People are just getting ready,” said Alexious Lee, head of China industrial research at investment bank CLSA, pointing to the widespread move towards larger farms. “Whether from the dealers or the financing side, everyone is skewing towards this angle.” The average farm in China was smaller than a football field in

“The main growth is from co-operatives, which have been growing rapidly in number the last five years thanks to Chinese government support.”

Luca Mainardi, head of agriculture construction operations in China for CNH International

2012, but still nearly 900,000 “family farms” had an average size of 33 acres, according to data from China’s Agriculture Ministry. While these family plots were still less than a 10th of the average U.S. farm, further expansions in size are expected as Beijing urges more efficient agriculture and takes steps towards reforming land rights. Several thousand state and co-op farms of over 8,500 acres each also need bigger tractors and combines to cultivate and harvest their agribusiness-size plots. Total sales of 100- to 129-horsepower tractors in China increased 38 per cent in the first half of 2015 compared with the same period last year, according to Agco, owner of the Massey Ferguson brand. And even though overall farm equipment sales for Agco and others in China were flat through the first half of the year, long-term prospects look brighter. Asia-Pacific accounted for only five per cent of Agco’s $9.7 billion in revenues last year (all figures US$),

but the company — which recently opened its fifth factory in China — is targeting $1 billion in sales from the overall region before 2020 and expects its China business to quadruple by then.

Co-ops and subsidies The slowdown in agricultural sales in the U.S. and other markets is probably too big for China to counter alone, although CNH expects “significant acceleration” in the country overall, said Luca Mainardi, head of agriculture construction operations in China for CNH International. “The main growth is from cooperatives, which have been growing rapidly in number the last five years thanks to Chinese government support,” Mainardi said. CNH sells tractors of 140 to 230 hp in China, the high end of the market, and just started producing combines there. Mainardi reckons there could be about 5,000 co-op farms in China, with their number growing by 15 to 20 per cent each year. Subsidies — which can cover up

to 30 to 40 per cent of the cost of a tractor or give incentives for deep plowing — have also encouraged rapid gains in mechanization in a sector still dominated by the lowerh o r s e p ow e r t r a c t o r s a n d o t h e r machinery used on smaller farms. “There are a lot of subsidies, and with a bigger land area you get more efficiency and more income,” said Zhao Shuanzhen, director of the Gaocheng Zengshou Agricultural Machinery Service Co-operative in Hebei province. Zhao’s co-operative or iginally only leased equipment and services to far ms across China, but since 2011 has also been farming on its own account, and now rents about 100 acres from more than 100 households. The co-op has more than 200 wheat harvesters — including more than 30 it bought this year — 180 tractors and 24 corn har vesters, almost all of them domestic brands. “If our land area was bigger, we might consider buying some good (foreign) equipment,” said Zhao. Foreign players now account for an estimated 80 per cent of the high-horsepower market, although they can expect to face greater competition from local counterparts in the future. Un d e r t h e n a t i o n a l “Ma d e i n China 2025” plan, Beijing wants domestic companies to take 30 per cent of the 200-plus horsepower market by 2020, and 60 per cent by 2025.

The Manitoba Co-operator | October 15, 2015

cons e rvat i o n c h a m p i o n s

Five hundred miles of trees — so far The Stanley Soil Management Association has stood the test of time and continues the work it was set up in 1984 to do

“There are trees being replaced too, and now they’re in the right places.”

BY LORRAINE STEVENSON Co-operator staff/Winkler

hen the soil began to blow south of Winkler this spring, Richard Warkentin knew his phone would ring. It did, almost on cue, as he drove the back roads eyeing dust storms swirling on a mid-April afternoon. “It was a guy wanting to plant trees,” says the long-serving technician and project manager with the Stanley Soil Management Association (SSMA). “They start to think about it when the soil is blowing.” It’s something many farmers around these parts have been thinking about since the early 1980s, thanks to the work of the non-profit, producer-driven SSMA. It organized in 1984 during another period when the sandy soils of the region were flying, and farmers wanted relief from wind and dust storms. The group initially organized as an economic development program, managed under the umbrella of the Stanley Agricultural Society. The Prairie Farm Rehabil itation Administration (PFRA) supplied a tree planter to the organization, and by 1989, they had planted almost 175 miles of field shelterbelts, using a Ford 5610 purchased with Farmer for Tomorrow program fund-

Theo Allan chair of SSMA

Thornhill farmer Theo Allan (left) chairs the non-profit, producer-driven Stanley Soil Management Association while Richard Warkentin is the group’s project manager. PHOTO: LORRAINE STEVENSON

ing, and still in use today, along with a Farm King Tiller and Weed Badger. It’s been used to maintain and plant more than 500 miles of trees since they got started, says Warkentin, who was a local weed supervisor until he joined the SSMA. It’s a post-PFRA era now of course. But they keep on planting trees. They now buy trees from other nurseries to supply to farmers, said Warkentin,

estimating last year’s purchases amounted to around 14,000 trees. The SSMA was directly involved in planting about 50 per cent of them. The focus now is very much on convincing farmers to keep their trees in, through support for stand maintenance, including tillage, hoeing or spraying. They’ve also added biological weed monitoring and control and well sealing to their list of activities.

Call for Nominations Become involved with an organization that is on the cutting edge of the canola industry. The Manitoba Canola Growers Association (MCGA) is seeking MCGA members to stand for election to the Board of Directors. MCGA oversees the distribution of research funds, promotes Canadian canola, and represents canola farmers on industry matters that impact farmer’s net income. Nominations must be submitted to the Manitoba Canola Growers oﬀice at:

400-167 Lombard Avenue, Winnipeg MB R3B 0T6

on or before the 15th of October and not later than 4:30 p.m. on the 2nd day of November. For more information or to download a nomination form you can visit

www.canolagrowers.com or call 204-982-2122

The SSMA releases beetles to battle leafy spurge every year, and now, with over seven years of data collected at sites, has seen more than 80 per cent decrease of spurge in areas monitored. They’re also aggressively searching for, and destroying the invasive weed diffuse knapweed that takes over pastures if left unchecked. Sealing off wells for landowners is another major part of SSMA activities. At one time there were about 40 other similar groups, said Warkentin, who operates the association from a small office on his property south of Winkler. Others disbanded as the emphasis on tree planting waned, he said. “I would say we’re the only one left now, he said. But they’ve more than proved their worth helping the municipality, which joined the Pembina Valley Conservation District in 2003, support soil and water conservation projects that benefit local landowners. “They wanted us to stick around,” says Warkentin. “They consider us a partner.” More recently, the SSMA facilitated a large 2013 study identifying a broader range of lesser-recognized benefits for retaining shelterbelts, including improved soil fertility and pollinator habitat to enhancing the rural community’s sense of place. Its author also made recommendations for strategic management of shelterbelts, including the devel-

opment of a land-planning guide for farmers for future optimal placement. The SSMA continues to follow up on its recommendations. It’s all having impact in an era where trees can be seen as little more than weeds that need to get pushed out of the way. Today even some of the largest farmers in the region are proponents of tree planting, said Warkentin. Some call asking to replace trees they’ve initially taken out. Those tree lines will be their legacy and most lasting achievement, adds Theo Allan, a Thornhill-based farmer who serves as chair of the board. There’s been losses of trees certainly too. In fact, there’s probably been more come out than gone in over time, he adds. “But there are trees being replaced too, and now they’re in the right places,” said Allan. “We have had speakers in to explain the benefits of shelterbelts. Richard has done an awful lot of work to create awareness.” The Stanley Soil Management Association was recognized in 2014 by the Manitoba Conservation District Association for its extensive efforts in soil and water stewardship education and programming. This is the first of a series highlighting contributions made by individuals and organizations recognized by the MCDA. lorraine@fbcpublishing.com

The Manitoba Co-operator | October 15, 2015

Think Europe’s halting GMOs? It could be heading for more Nineteen of 28 EU states have asked to opt out of GMO crops BY SYBILLE DE LA HAMAIDE AND BARBARA LEWIS Paris/Reuters

he large number of European countries opposing GMO cultivation may have given the impression the bloc is putting a brake on GMOs, but with new crops queuing for approval and key countries leaving the door open, output is more likely to grow than wane. Nineteen out of 28 EU member states have requested opt-outs for all or part of their territory from cultivation of Monsanto’s MON810, the sole GMO crop already approved for cultivation, or for pending applications. They were using a law signed in March giving countries opposed to the technology the right to seek exclusion from any approval request for GMO crop cultivation even if strains have been approved at EU level. Although widely grown in the Americas and Asia, public opposition is strong in Europe against GMO crops, which have had their DNA altered, often by introducing genes from a different species to boost their resistance to pests or herbicides. France, among the most vocal opponents to the technology and the bloc’s largest grain grower, has banned Monsanto’s MON810 maize strain since 2008, citing “serious doubts” it was safe for the environment. It was among the first countries to use the opt-out scheme to ensure its ban remained in place, followed by other large maize growers such as Italy, Hungary and Germany. Monsanto, which says its maize is harmless to humans and wildlife, asked that its 10-year clearance be renewed and seven new maize strains developed by DuPont Pioneer, Dow and Syngenta are in the approval process.

GMOs welcome in Romania Although it remains unclear how long it could take for new GM seeds to be available in countries that did not block them, farmers and feed producers have little doubt output will grow. “Romanian grain farmers will gladly embrace the genetically modified maize crops,” said Laurentiu Baciu, president of the LAPAR league of Romanian farmers, which unites about 60 per cent of the Black Sea country’s acreage. “It’s common sense that any maize farmer, be it in Spain or in Portugal or in Romania, would like to reduce production costs and eventually reap a bigger harvest,” he said, estimating that GM maize strains under approval would boost yields by at least 15-20 per cent. Approved in Canada since 1997, MON810 has been cultivated in Portugal and Spain for years, with 131,500 hectares in Spain last year, Farm Ministry data shows. In Romania, the secondlargest maize producer after France, the area sown with GMOs has decreased in recent years but Baciu expects output to pick up. Environment campaigners have decried the EU approval system for new GM crops and called for it to be reformed.

“It’s common sense that any maize farmer… would like to reduce production costs and eventually reap a bigger harvest.” laurentiu baciu Romanian farmer

Despite public hostility to genetically modified foods, Europe is one of the world’s major buyers of biotech grain. There are nearly 60 GM crops approved for use in the EU, mainly for animal feed. “These new strains will certainly find an outlet in sectors that don’t ban GMOs, especially in animal feed,” said Stephane Radet, director of French animal feed maker group SNIA, noting that when grown legally GMOs could travel freely within Europe.

Over 1,000 people protest against Monsanto in Lyon, France on May 23. photo: reuters/ emmanuel foudrot

PROVEN BY EXPERTS And by experts we mean farmers Proven® Seed is the total, all-around package for canola growers. It’s new genetics — proven by 25 years of groundbreaking research and hybrids with superior agronomics. And with our Proven Performance Trials, growers have access to over 100 canola trials where it counts — on large-scale, producermanaged fields. Like yours. Now that’s what we call proven.

Proven® Seed is a registered trademark of Crop Production Services (Canada) Inc. CPS CROP PRODUCTION SERVICES and Design is a registered trademark of Crop Production Services, Inc.

The Manitoba Co-operator | October 15, 2015

U.S. may kill poultry with heat to stop bird flu Opponents say the method ‘essentially bakes birds to death’ By Tom Polansek Chicago/Reuters

.S. agriculture officials seeking ways to control deadly bird flu have approved the use of a method to kill poultry by turning up the heat in their barns and shutting off ventilation systems. The Agriculture Department will consider using the method, condemned by animal rights groups as cruel, if there are no other ways to kill flocks within 24 hours of flu infections being detected, according to a statement. The agency has set a goal to cull infected flocks within a day to prevent the virus from

spreading, after over 48 million chickens and turkeys died from December through June in the nation’s worst-ever animal disease outbreak. More than two months have passed since the last infection was detected. However, officials are preparing for the potential return of the flu this fall because wild ducks, which are thought to carry the virus, will begin migrating. Shutting off ventilation systems is “considered by some to be less humane than other methods” of culling flocks, USDA said in a statement last week. However, the method, known as ventilation shutdown, is a “necessary alternative” because of the need to control and eradi-

cate the virus, according to the agency. It takes about 30 to 40 minutes for the birds to die from heat stress during ventilation shutdown, said T.J. Myers, associate deputy director of surveillance, preparedness, and response services for USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service. USDA has never used the method, he said. The government is trying to improve its response to the flu after farmers and lawmakers complained the agency moved too slowly in killing infected flocks and disposing of them. Shutting down ventilation systems in poultry houses “essentially bakes the birds to death,” according to the Humane Society of the United States.

“Animals suffer immensely with any outbreak of an epidemic like avian influenza, and we shouldn’t compound the problems for birds by subjecting them to a particularly miserable and protracted means of euthanasia,” said Michael Blackwell, the Humane Society’s chief veterinary officer. The gover nment’s first choices for culling infected poultry will be suffocating them with foam or in chambers filled with carbon dioxide, methods widely used this spring with turkeys and egg-laying hens, according to USDA. The agency said it plans to approve the use of ventilation shutdown on a case-by-case basis.

ELECTION 2015:

DID YOU MISS THE NATIONAL AGRICULTURE DEBATE? THIS MATTERS TO FARMERS

Watch the federal candidates discuss ag industry issues online now

PARTICIPANTS INCLUDE:

Gerry Ritz

Malcolm Allen

Mark Eyking

Andrew West

Yves Lessard

Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food

NDP Agriculture Critic

Liberal Agriculture Critic

Green Party

Bloq Quebecois

Mass chicken cull in Indonesia after trade policies backfire Six million breeder chicks will be culled this season after ease supply pressures By Bernadette Christina and Michael Taylor Jakarta/Reuters

ndonesia is set to cull millions of chickens to ease supply swings in the local meat market caused by a drive for self-sufficiency, the latest in a string of food policies that have backfired for the government of President Joko Widodo. Since coming to power last October, Widodo has been pursuing food self-sufficiency to protect farmers, but the outcome has often been volatile prices and concern from investors — eroding support for the government. A reluctance to import rice has made Indonesian wholesale prices among the most expensive in the region this year, while delays in issuing raw sugar import permits caused local refineries to close. The troubles in the meat market began when Indonesia cut live cattle imports for the third quarter, forcing consumers to switch to poultry and pushing average local broiler chicken prices to 20,250 rupiah ($1.38) per kg at the start of September, up 15 per cent from the first-half average. The spike came despite the fact that output was already outstripping demand by up to 30 per cent. Prices have come down now with live birds on farms selling at about 12-18 per cent below production costs. “Our consumption is lower than production,” Srie Agustina, director general of domestic trade at the Trade Ministry said. “There is an oversupply. There must be a management, a control.” To ensure stable pr ices, Indonesia plans to cull six million breeder chickens, starting early October, industry sources said.

FARMING IS ENOUGH OF A GAMBLE...

If you are interested in learning more about how the federal parties in the 2015 election will address agricultural issues, start with these videos, which outline what took place at the debate on Sept. 30.

Watch the full debate or specifc segments at www.agcanada.com/electionag2015

Advertise in the Manitoba Co-operator Classifieds, it’s a Sure Thing!

1-800-782-0794

The Manitoba Co-operator | October 15, 2015

PEDv may have entered U.S. on ‘reusable’ feed totes The industry fears the virus could come surging back BY P.J. HUFFSTUTTER AND DANNY NA Chicago/Reuters

h e p o rc i n e e p i d e m i c diarrhea virus (PEDv) that killed millions of U.S. pigs over the past two years may have entered the country on large bags typically used to haul feed and other bulk products, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said. The report, dated Sept. 24 and released Wednesday, said the agency does not have definitive proof of how PEDv initially arrived in the U.S. The virus was first identified in the country in the spring of 2013. The most likely scenario was that the virus came from the use of flexible intermediate bulk containers (FIBCs), also known as tote bags, according to the report by USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS). APHIS looked at 17 possible scenarios, including whether the virus had been accidentally or intentionally brought into the countr y. Some of these 17 scenarios, according to the report, now are considered to be plausible explanations. “The most probable route of dissemination is in the context of recycled food or feed products through distribution companies that generally service a large network of feed mill customers across the Midwest and beyond,” according to the report. The outbreak of PEDv killed roughly 10 per cent of the U.S. hog population between 2013 and 2014. It pushed U.S. pork prices to historic highs and its economic cost to the U.S. could be as much as US$1.8 billion, according to some agriculture economists. In Canada, the virus first appeared in Ontario in early 2014, and has since been confirmed in hogs on 84 farms in Ontario, 13 in Quebec, five in southeastern Manitoba and one on Prince Edward Island. Canada’s most recent cases were confirmed at three farms in southern Ontario in July. Though the number of new PEDv cases has slowed since its peak in 2014, fears remain that the virus may return. Earlier this year, U.S. researchers identified a new strain, a sign the vir us will keep mutating.

Contaminated bags Before the outbreak, there were no federal regulations over the reuse of FIBC bags for importing products, according to the report. Such bags were sold online and frequently used by animal feed mills without being cleaned or disinfected. The bags could have been contaminated in an “origin country’s transport trucks, by exposure to irrigation or flood waters containing organic fertilizer like pig manure,” the report said. Other possibilities include wood shavings, grains, fertilizer, compost,

animal parts or bulk rendered products. Where such contamination may have originated is not known. It is also not known what could have been inside contaminated bags. The possibilities include vitamin and mineral premixes, livestock vaccines or antibiotics approved for animal feed — the majority of which is either produced in China, or used in ingredients or reagents from China, the report said. “Some products such as a n t i b i o t i c s a re d i l u t e d i n China with rice hulls. One consultant had seen rice hulls being dried on a roadside where they are likely driven over by contaminated pig trucks,” according to the report.

Veterinary researchers tracking the outbreak found in 2013 that there was some indication the PEDv strain seen in the U.S. was 99.5 per cent similar in genetic makeup to one identified in China’s Anhui province. The big bags are used to haul rice hulls, livestock medication and other feedstuff from small manufacturing plants to large mixing facilities in Asia, according to the report. Early in the outbreak, federal and state investigators — as well as an early case-control study — thought the source of the outbreak could be linked to feed or feed delivery systems. However, investigators could find no common feed manufacturers, products, or ingredients in the initially infected herds.

FACT #1: Proven® Seed is the total, all-around package for success in canola and cereal crops. It’s NEW genetics and seed varieties. It’s also 25 years of groundbreaking research — plus leading agronomics, field trials and distribution networks. FACT #45: Proven Seed integrated all the way from R&D to the farm — through breeding, production, seed treating, distribution and retail. Which means quality seed you can count on. FACT #74: Proven Seed has over 25 years of continuous research in Western Canada. The CPS R&D team includes more than 50 dedicated staff in Canada and Australia with three research farms and 35 research sites across the Prairies.

PEDv, most often fatal in very young piglets, is now suspected to have come into the U.S. on bulk feed totes or FIBCs. photo: thinkstock

is put to the test by farmers to ensure it performs best where it counts — on large-scale, producermanaged fields. See for yourself at provenseed.ca/performance-trials. FACT #29: Seed production is a priority for Proven Seed. We work with CSGA growers to produce,

FACT #10: Proven Seed set the bar in standability. New hybrids, like PV 200 CL, build on this world class standard while offering high yield potential and a non-GMO premium contract option with the Clearfield® production system. FACT #51: Manage your acres and harvest timing. PV 531 G brings strong yields, excellent standability and early maturity so growers can manage harvest windows without sacrifice. Suitable for the short growing zones of the Prairies, this Genuity® Roundup Ready® hybrid lives up to the name Proven Seed.

IT’S A PROVEN FACT (that 25 years adds up to a lot of facts)

FACT #88: Clubroot is a potentially devastating soil-borne disease that causes swelling or galls to form on roots in canola, ultimately killing the plant. The next generation of advanced CPS-bred Brassica napus canola hybrids demonstrate high levels of resistance to clubroot pathotype 5X, and will mark a first in the fight against the growing threat of this disease. FACT #133: The Proven Performance Trials program is the largest retail comparison program in Western Canada. With over 200 trials in 2015, the Proven Seed portfolio

clean and test our seed to ensure the highest level of quality control. Through an accredited seed laboratory, we screen every seed lot extensively for disease, purity and germination — to give you confidence in your seed investment.

FACT #47: Proven Seed products are only available at CPS retail locations across Western Canada. Your CPS advisor will guide you through seed, fertility and crop protection requirements to find a solution tailored for your farm. Find a retailer near you at provenseed.ca/find-a-retailer.

PROVEN WHERE IT COUNTS — ON A FARM NEAR YOU. See for yourself at provenseed.ca

FACT #46: Proven Seed PV 533 G is a new Genuity® Roundup Ready® hybrid allowing you to push your yield potential, while getting excellent standability and blackleg resistance. PV 533 G is a great choice for your best performing fields. See for yourself at provenseed.ca/canola.

Genuity® and Roundup Ready® are registered trademarks of Monsanto Technology LLC, used under license. CLEARFIELD® is a registered trademark of BASF. Proven® Seed is a registered trademark of Crop Production Services (Canada) Inc. CPS CROP PRODUCTION SERVICES and Design is a registered trademark of Crop Production Services, Inc.

The Manitoba Co-operator | October 15, 2015

Prairie farmers follow miners, stream crops for cash Growers are advised to carefully consider what they put up as security BY ROD NICKEL Reuters

rairie canola farmers are tapping an alternative form of financing more often used by cash-hungry miners, turning a small Saskatchewan company into one of the country’s biggest suppliers of the oilseed. Regina-based Input Capital Corp., which does not own a tractor or grain bin, now controls 75,000 tonnes of canola production through contracts with 78 farmers, up from just five in 2013. Input, which has a market capitalization of about $200 million, says it is the first company in the world to buy “streams” of farmers’ future production. The practice was pioneered among miners by Silver Wheaton Corp. While farmers have long used forward sales contracts to hedge the price they get for their crops, Input’s model offers the advantage of upfront payment. Input aims to profit by paying a discounted price for the oilseed. Streaming currently accounts for less than one per cent of this year’s harvest in the world’s biggest canola producer. But as Input grows, it may claim a larger share of the farm credit business of Canada’s major banks and other lenders. “There is a dearth of working capital available to farmers,” said Input CEO Doug Emsley. “Farmers need cash when they have crop in the bin, because they

“Farmers need cash when they have crop in the bin, because they can’t necessarily monetize it when they want to.” doug emsley ceo, Input Capital

can’t necessarily monetize it when they want to.” Input’s niche model has helped it attract investors including Sprott Asset Management. “They’re first to market and they’re making it more and more difficult for other financial institutions to provide an equal service,” said Sprott portfolio manager Jason Stevens. But like crop prices themselves, Input’s stock is volatile. Its shares on the TSX Venture Exchange hit an all-time high in April before crumpling to an eight-month low in August. The stock is up about 18 per cent year to date. Another company is already hoping to follow Input’s path — in Australia. Startup CommStream Capital Ltd. is looking to sign farmers to multi-year contracts to supply half a dozen crops, including wheat, barley and canola. Australian farmers’ debts currently

Farmers working with Input Capital are getting upfront payment for “streams” of their future canola production. file photo

hold them back from investing to improve productivity, said CommStream chief operating officer Simon Skerrett.

‘Sky’s the limit’ Input is now working with farmers in all three Prairie provinces. Graham Sorgard, who farms at Churchbridge, Sask., about 50 km west of Russell, Man., signed a six-year contract to supply Input with 100,000 bushels of canola annually, about one-quarter of his production. The deal gave him $3 million up front — 70 per cent of the contract’s value — enabling him to buy an egg farm and stock up on fertilizer.

“I can see (crop streaming) getting bigger,” Sorgard said. “I think the sky’s the limit.” Even so, crop streaming comes with all the risks associated with weatherdependent agriculture. Last year, a large farm that was flooded could not meet its supply obligation, so Input restructured its contract, noted National Bank analyst Greg Colman. A risk for farmers is that they typically put up land as security. Farmers should give careful thought before doing that, said Glen Snyder, Saskatchewan agribusiness manager for Bank of Montreal, who said Input has not dented its farm business.

What’s on the horizon in agriculture? Watch This Country Called Agriculture and be informed. This Country Called Agriculture is a new on-demand video series that delivers relevant news & information on the agriculture industry. Host Rob Eirich interviews ag pioneers, professionals and academics that oﬀer insight into today’s trends and what the future holds for agriculture – on and oﬀ the farm. Video topics include:  Sustainability  Starting a new farm

 Ag innovations  Renewable energy

 Exporting  Alternative energy

 New technology  Food production

 Production

& fuel sources  AND MORE

and marketing

Start watching now at AGCanada.com/TCCA Or scan the code with your phone to watch.

TCCA CURRENT EPISODES Consumer Beneﬁts from Genomics Rob Eirich talking with Tom Lynch-Staunton of Livestock Gentec, and Colin Coros of Delta Genomics, about the beneﬁts of animal genomics for consumers.

Brought to you by

The Manitoba Co-operator | October 15, 2015

Southeast Asia seeks plan to fight ‘slash-and-burn’ farming Rapid growth of palm oil plantations is a leading cause of deforestation The city state passed a law last year that allows it to sue companies or individuals — based in any country — that cause haze, a step that other nations could emulate to boost enforcement, Sembiring said.

BY ASTRID ZWEYNERT Kuala Lumpur/Thomson Reuters Foundation

s a b l a n k e t o f h a ze, caused by thick smoke f r o m f o re s t f i re s i n Indonesia, covers parts of Southeast Asia, the region is struggling to find an effective response to the problem, experts said. The haze has caused health problems, flight delays and school closures across Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore in what has become an annual ordeal that has defied attempts by governments, businesses and green groups to tackle it. At the heart of the problem are palm oil plantation owners, who use cheap and easy slash-and-burn techniques to clear forests and meet rising global demand for the oil used for cooking and in household products from shampoo to ice cream. Experts stress that Indonesia, home to the world’s third-largest tropical forest acreage, holds the key to the problem and needs to put into practice a long-term plan to enforce laws, tackle the fires and spend more on prevention. Margareth Sembiring, senior analyst at Nanyang Technological University in Singapore, said the complexity of the issue means it is difficult to make the region haze free. “Strengthening law enforcement in Indonesia is undoubtedly key in solving the problem,” she said. Other experts say companies and consumers must also play a part by pushing for palm oil to be produced more sustainably. Environmental groups such as Greenpeace have targeted companies in high-profile campaigns, and some firms have made commitments to help stop deforestation by palm oil plantation owners. Golden Agri-Resources, the world’s second-largest listed p a l m p l a n t e r by a c re a g e, recently said it had stopped buying from a supplier punished by Indonesia for allegedly causing forest fires.

Indonesia takes some action Indonesia, the world’s fifthlargest emitter of greenhouse gases, mainly from deforestation, will be one of the countries under scrutiny at December’s UN climate change conference, which will try to get legally binding commitments from the 120 member nations to cut CO2 emissions. Under criticism from its neighbours, the government has investigated more than 200 companies and ordered four to suspend operations for allegedly causing forest fires as it scrambles to control blazes on Sumatra and Kalimantan islands. Weak law enforcement in Indonesia is exacerbated by a lack of transparency about land ownership, making it

Sustainable palm oil

Thick smoke rises as a fire burns a forest at north Indralaya village in Ogan Ilir Regency, Indonesia’s south Sumatra province, on Sept. 13. photo: reuters/beawiharta

harder to pinpoint and punish perpetrators, experts said. “Without a centralized, public map that shows resource ow n e r s h i p, i t w i l l re m a i n hard to find the offending companies or landowners,” s a i d A n d i k a Pu t ra d i t a m a , Indonesia research analyst at the World Resources Institute (WRI). Indonesia last December launched its long-awaited “One Map” initiative, a comprehensive map of land ownership to provide clarity on the boundaries of land owned by companies, communities and the government. It is due to be completed in two to three years, but progress has been hampered by overlapping land use permits and other technical issues, experts said. Environment and Forestry Minister Siti Nurbaya Bakar said her ministry had given all data about the permits it had issued to the Economy Ministry, which is co-ordinating the project. “Basically, we want early prevention (of the fires), if possible starting now,” she said in response to questions put by the Thomson Reuters Foundation. She declined to comment on questions about the budget for fire prevention and efforts to make land allocation more transparent.

Slow regional efforts Indonesia in 2014 became the last country to ratify the Association of Southeast Asian Nations’ (ASEAN) transboundary agreement to tackle haze, some 12 years after it was launched. The accord calls for concerted regional efforts to prevent or put out the fires — but every year June-September

monsoon winds send thick s m o k e f r o m In d o n e s i a t o Malaysia and Singapore. “It is important to understand that ASEAN stands on a sovereignty principle,” said Sembiring. “The onus is on all member states to develop their own national policies

and programs based on the agreement and implement them accordingly.” Singapore went further after a surge in forest fires in Indonesia engulfed it in particularly thick haze in 2013, causing record levels of air pollution.

The haze has also led to calls for a boycott of products containing palm oil, but green groups say a more effective approach would be to boost sustainable production. The rapid growth of palm oil plantations, now covering over 11 million hectares in Indonesia — an area bigger than Iceland — has been a leading cause of fires and deforestation. De m a n d f o r s u s t a i n a b l e palm oil is rising, and around a fifth of the world’s palm oil is now certified as such by the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO), a body of c o n s u m e r s, g re e n g ro u p s, plantation fir ms and consumer goods companies. RSPO standards require its members to stop cutting virgin forest, produce or source oil only from land to which growers have clear rights, and not to clear land by burning. Through satellite data and online maps the RSPO has tracked the origins of the current haze. The data showed no fire alerts at RSPO-certified palm oil concessions between January and August, compared with 627 at those without certification.

The path to growing great crops starts with ALPINE G22 ®

Norwich Optimist Corn Maze 2013

Call your local ALPINE® representative to get your farm on the right path with an efficient, effective, and economical PHAZED NUTRITION PROGRAM™. Chris Cox

Shane Falk

Eastern Manitoba DSM Western Manitoba & Southeastern Saskatchewan, DSM 204.823.4667 204.851.5403

www.alpinepfl.com

The Manitoba Co-operator | October 15, 2015

A thumbs up for ‘verified beef’ process Elise Walker says the process of being scored on a host of ‘indicators’ looked intimidating but turned out to be easy and informative By Alexis Kienlen

“They never compare you to another operation. They’re solely interested in how you operate.”

STAFF

f you’ve completed an environmental farm plan, you’ll feel fairly comfortable being verified as part of McDonald’s sustainable beef pilot project. That’s the take of Elise Walker, a Milk River-area producer who was verified in June — although the process looked overwhelming at first. “There are a lot of questions,” said Walker who, along with husband Kelly, runs an Angus cow-calf herd and does backgrounding and feeding at their farm near Milk River. “But if you’ve done your environmental farm plan, you’ve already completed a huge selfassessment of your operation. I feel like this ties in with that. It’s not as bad as it looks.” After months of review and tweaking, McDonald’s Canada recently released details of its criteria — called indicators — for ‘verified sustainable beef ’ on the www.vsbpilot.ca website. There are roughly 30 indicators (one set for cow-calf producers and one for feeders) and each indicator comes with a ranking scale, ranging from 1 (Entry) to 5 (Excellence). The indicators were developed with participants and the beef sector with the understanding that the process was more about documenting what producers are already doing

Elise Walker

Elise Walker said the verification process wasn’t onerous and proved to be a good learning experience. PHOTO: ANNEMARIE PEDERSEN

rather than imposing new or onerous practices. But the rating system does encourage producers to ensure they’re employing good practices. For example, to meet the Level 3 criteria (Achievement), producers have to have an environmental farm plan and have implemented the water and soil health components. That level also requires doing rangeland health assessments and implementing workplace safety measures. It also forbids the use of electric cattle prods

(unless the handler or animal is in danger) and, effective Jan. 1, 2016, requires pain control for dehorning and castration. But Walker said the biggest challenges for her and her husband, who are both first-generation producers, was getting their heads around all of the indicators — and finding time to host the independent thirdparty verifier during the busy spring season. They solved the latter problem by picking a day a couple of months in advance, knowing

they wouldn’t back out no matter how busy they were. Then they each printed out a copy of the indicators and over the next month, recorded their own thoughts and observations on them. A few days before the verifier arrived, the couple, who makes all farm decisions together, went through the indicators and compared notes. “It was interesting to go through it because he understood some of the questions differently than I had,” she said. “He also thought of answers that I hadn’t thought of.” It turned out the couple’s preparations were just what they needed to do. “You get worried that you need to do a lot of work and prepare for it, but if you go through the indicators and read through them, that’s exactly how you go through your day with your verifier,” said Walker. The verifier was friendly and easy to get along with, she said. The Walkers just showed him

around their operation and answered questions during the half-day he was there. (The process typically takes four to six hours.) “You basically cover every corner of your operation — you show him what you do (over the course of ) a year,” she said. “They never compare you to another operation. They’re solely interested in how you operate.” The process wasn’t intimidating at all, and it was just like showing an interested visitor around the ranch, said Walker. The process will be a little smoother for anyone who has enrolled since the indicators have finalized because redundant or strangely worded indicators have been removed, she added. The Walkers still haven’t received their scores, but now that the indicators have been finalized, producers who have gone through the process will be getting their numbers soon. McDonald’s is looking for more producers for the pilot project, and Walker said she and her husband learned a lot from both the self-assessment and the day spent with the verifier. “It was a positive experience,” she said. For more information on the indicators and how to sign up, go to www.vsbpilot.ca. akienlen@fbcpublishing.com

Looking for some ag inspiration? Watch the AgCanada TV video series online now. Gain a new perspective on your farm, your family and your future with this informative video series from Farm Credit Canada.

INFORMATIVE:

INSPIRATIONAL:

Watch reviews of the latest ag products. From vehicles, equipment and services to emerging ag technologies.

Listen to such noted speakers as Rick Hanson and many others discuss the challenges and rewards of farm living.

Current AGCanadaTV topics include: 

Know Your Options: Take the Risk Out of Grain Marketing

Tyler Russell, Cargill National Grain Marketing Solutions Manager shares how farmers can mitigate grain marketing risks and go from price takers to price makers.

Trade in the Canadian Agri-food Industry



Hear about the resiliency of Canada’s agri-food industry and its importance in the Canadian economy from FCC Chief Agricultural Economist J.P. Gervais.

Grainews looks at Ford’s all-new, aluminum-bodied F-150



Grainews field editor Lisa Guenther talks with Trevor Boquist about the features on Ford’s 2015 F Series truck.

Start watching: www.agcanada.com/video

AGCanadaTV is sponsored by

The Manitoba Co-operator | October 15, 2015

‘Super El Niño’ may mean hunger for millions Developing nations’ rainy seasons are getting more unpredictable, Oxfam says BY JOSEPH D’URSO London/Thomson Reuters Foundation

t least 10 million poor people face hunger this year and next because of droughts and erratic rains linked to record global temperatures and an expected “super” version of the evolving El Niño weather pattern, aid charity Oxfam has warned. In Ethiopia alone, 4.5 million people need food aid because a combination of El Niño and long-term climate change has made the rainy season more unpredictable, according to United Nations agencies. El Niño, caused by Pacific Ocean warming, leads to dry weather in some parts of the world and causes floods in others. This year the phenomenon is expected to peak between October and January and could turn into one of the strongest on record. The last “super El Niño” was in 1997-98. “Rice and maize crops are both at risk, with serious implications for millions of poor people from Southern Africa to Central America who are dependent on these staples,” Mark Goldring, Oxfam GB’s chief executive, said in a statement on Oct. 1. A scorching drought has ravaged crops in southern Africa already, with South Africa’s key maize crop falling by a third and poor yields set to continue into the Southern Hemisphere summer, according to the country’s weather service. In neighbouring Zimbabwe, where the maize harvest is 35 per cent below average, the government blamed the droughtstricken farm sector for a halving of its economic growth forecast in July. Harvests in Central America have fallen by as much as 60 per cent for maize and 80 per cent for beans this year due to prolonged dry spells linked to El Niño, according to the UN Food and Agriculture Organization. Southeast Asia is also affected, Oxfam said. Warming seas could double the frequency of the most powerful El Niños, the report noted. As world leaders prepare for a UN summit on climate change in Paris in December, increasing climatic disruption, driven by rising temperatures, threatens to increase the likelihood of humanitarian emergencies at a time when the aid system is already under enormous strain, Oxfam said. “Governments and agencies need to act rapidly to avert humanitarian disasters in the next year,” said Goldring. “ This should ser ve as a wake-up call for them to agree a global deal to tackle climate change.”

Australian dry spell threatens farm output Wheat, canola and milk production may miss estimates BY COLIN PACKHAM Sydney/Reuters

bout of hot, dry weather in Australia over the next three months is likely to exacerbate an expected downturn in agricultural output, with wheat and milk production most affected, analysts said Oct. 7. Nearly all of Australia’s east coast is likely to record belowaverage rainfall until the end of the year, the Australian Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) said, while much of the country faces higher-than-average temperatures. The adverse outlook comes at a critical growing time for

crops and follows recent hotter-than-average temperatures in the country’s south and southeast, which have already curbed wheat yields for some farmers. “Having that heat so early is putting crops under stress and it is bad for yields. There is some production risk on the (official) wheat estimates,” said Phin Ziebell, agribusiness economist for National Australia Bank. “Looking forward, the BOM is talking about pretty much no rain for southeast Australia… it is bad news not just for grain growers but also graziers.” Hotter, drier weather over the next three months could mean Australia’s production of wheat, canola and milk in particular

forecaster last month raised its forecast for wheat production to over 25 million tonnes. However, much of the country has recently recorded unseasonably warm temperatures for the spring season. South Australia, a large wheat-exporting state, recorded its hottest early-October day in 70 years, putting stress on wheat crops in their yielddetermining phase. Lower milk production could also undermine expansion plans by the country’s largest milk processor, Murray Goulburn, which recently raised A$500 million (C$471 million) to boost production of dairy and cheese products for export to Asia.

miss official estimates, analysts said. “There is little rainfall in prospect that will restore moisture across areas where that is still relevant,” said Tobin Gorey, director of agricultural strategy for Commonwealth Bank of Australia. Production of beef, however, could exceed forecasts as farmers are forced to slaughter animals as pasture wilts and dams run dry. Lower wheat production in the world’s fourth-largest exporter could support prices, which hit a near two-month peak Oct. 6 on concerns over unfavourable weather in the Black Sea and Australia. Australia’s chief commodity

4-H Manitoba & CoCoRaHS present...

Discover CoCoRaHS Tracking Precipiation and Weather COCORAHS IS PART OF THE NEW 4-H HANDS-ON SCIENCE SERIES.

4-H Hands-on Science Series

Discovering CoCoRaHS: Tracking Weather and Precipitation Introduction

4-H Manitoba members who are interested in the weather will want to take this project, to learn about precipitation and how it affects their lives. Rain, hail, tornadoes and lightning are just some of the topics covered. Members will also learn about the CoCoRaHS program and how citizen-science can benefit their communities.

DISCOVER THE SCIENCE BEHIND OUR WEATHER! 4-H Manitoba members/families can contact the Manitoba Provincial Coordinator, Tiffiny Taylor, at 204-228-0842 or manitoba@cocorahs.org for more details. All 4-H Manitoba members will be provided with access to training and will be supplied with an official CoCoRaHS Rain Gauge to measure precipitation.

Do you enjoy rainy days? Maybe you prefer spending time outdoors in fresh snowdrifts. Checking the weather is a great way to make outdoor plans for warm, sunny days and to plan to stay indoors on cool, rainy Table of Contents days. Introduction In Canada, weather patterns can vary widely from province to province, season to season, and day to day. Canada is home to Project Summary

mountains, deserts, rainforests, and prairies, each with unique weather patterns. The CoCoRaHS (Community Collaborative Rain, Hail & Snow) network keeps a record of precipitation across the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico. In partnership with 4‐H Manitoba, CoCoRaHS provides 4‐H members with a FREE rain gauge and a greater awareness of their environment. Canadians are famous for talking about the weather. Your observations will lead to a greater understanding of the weather. This project will help you expand and share your weather knowledge. As part of this project you need to become a CoCoRaHS weather reporter. Contact the Manitoba Coordinator at Manitoba@cocorahs.org to order a rain gauge and visit http://www.cocorahs.org/Canada.aspx for more information about their collection process and to register your station.

Skill Builder 1: Temperature

Skill Builder 3: Cloud Formation

Skill Builder 4: Cloud Types

Skill Builder 5: Updrafts and Rising Air

Skill Builder 6: Tornadoes

Skill Builder 7: Lightning and Thunder

Showcase Challenge

Portfolio Page

- Draft 2015 -

Misty is a raindrop that knows a lot about weather. She will tell you important information throughout your manual and she has great fun facts and trivia for you.

Learning is 3D! To help you get the most out of your learning, each project meeting has the following parts: Dream it! Plan for success Do it! Hands on learning Dig it! What did you learn?

WHAT IS CoCoRaHS? CoCoRaHS stands for “Community Collaborative Rain, Hail & Snow Network. CoCoRaHS is a unique new weather monitoring program that exists right here in Manitoba. This grass-roots volunteer network of weather enthusiasts measure & submit precipitation data from their own backyard each day. The data our observers provide is fed to Environment Canada, which helps forecasters protect and prepare us for flood & drought events & severe weather. ~ CoCoRaHs is hands-on citizen science!

MEET MISTY! Misty is a raindrop that knows a lot about weather. She will tell you important information throughout your manual and she has great fun facts and trivia for you.

WANT TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT 4-H?

WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT CoCoRaHS?

Visit www.4h.mb.ca to learn about joining a 4-H Manitoba club near you. 4-H provides a strong foundation of leadership and skill development to help youth succeed. Find what you are looking for in 4-H! Join a club today.

Visit our website: www.cocorahs.org/canada. SIGN UP (either individually or as a club) to be a volunteer precipitation reporter today! A citizen science initiative like this is a great way to get young people all across the province engaged in their environment and learning the science behind our weather.

Skill Builder 2: Precipitation Measurement

Meet Misty!

Dream It

Dig It

Do It

The Manitoba Co-operator | October 15, 2015

FARMER'S

MARKETPLACE selling?

Call to place your classified ad in the next issue: 1-800-782-0794 FAX your classified ads to: 204-954-1422 · Or eMAiL your classified ads to: mbclassifieds@fbcpublishing.com

Classification

Index Tributes/Memoriams Announcements Airplanes Alarms & Security Systems AntiqUes – Antiques For Sale – Antique Equipment – Antique Vehicles – Antiques Wanted

Your guide to the Classification Categories and sub-listings within this section.

BUiLding & renovAtions – Building Supplies – Concrete Repair – Doors & Windows – Electrical & Plumbing – Insulation – Lumber – Roofing Buildings Business Machines Business Opportunities

Arenas AUCtion sALes – MB Auction Parkland – MB Auction Westman – MB Auction Interlake – MB Auction Red River – SK Auction – AB Auction Peace – AB Auction North – AB Auction Central – AB Auction South – BC Auction – Auction Various – U.S. Auctions

BUsiness serviCes – Crop Consulting – Financial & Legal – Insurance/Investments Butchers Supply Chemicals Clothing/Work wear Clothing/Western /Specialty wear Collectibles Compressors Computers

Auction Schools AUto & trAnsport – Auto Service & Repairs – Auto & Truck Parts – Autos – Trucks – Semi Trucks & Trailers – Sport Utilities – Vans – Vehicles Various – Vehicles Wanted BeeKeeping – Honey Bees – Cutter Bees – Bee Equipment

ContrACting – Custom Baling – Custom Feeding – Custom Harvesting – Custom Seeding – Custom Silage – Custom Spraying – Custom Trucking – Custom Tub Grinding – Custom Work Construction Equipment Crop Inputs Dairy Equipment Electrical Engines Entertainment FArM MAChinerY – Aeration – Conveyors – Equipment Monitors

Belting Biodiesel Equipment Books & Magazines

tiLLAge & seeding – Air Drills – Air Seeders – Harrows & Packers – Seeding Various – Tillage Equipment – Tillage Various trACtors – Agco – Allis/Deutz – Belarus – Case/IH – Caterpillar – Ford – John Deere – Kubota – Massey Ferguson – New Holland – Steiger – Universal – Versatile – White – Zetor – 2-Wheel Drive – 4-Wheel Drive – Various

– Fertilizer Equipment – Grain Augers – Grain Bins – Grain Carts – Grain Cleaners – Grain Dryers – Grain Elevators – Grain Handling – Grain Testers – Grain Vacuums – Hydraulics – Irrigation Equipment – Loaders & Dozers – Parts & Accessories – Potato & Row Crop Equipment – Repairs – Rockpickers – Salvage – Silage Equipment – Snowblowers/Plows – Specialty Equipment – Machinery Miscellaneous – Machinery Wanted

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

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

LAndsCAping – Greenhouses – Lawn & Garden LivestoCK Cattle – Cattle Auctions – Angus – Black Angus – Red Angus – Aryshire – Belgian Blue – Blonde d’Aquitaine – Brahman

sprAYing eqUipMent – Sprayers – Various

– Brangus – Braunvieh – BueLingo – Charolais – Dairy – Dexter – Excellerator – Galloway – Gelbvieh – Guernsey – Hereford – Highland – Holstein – Jersey – Limousin – Lowline – Luing – Maine-Anjou – Miniature – Murray Grey – Piedmontese – Pinzgauer – Red Poll – Salers – Santa Gertrudis – Shaver Beefblend – Shorthorn – Simmental – South Devon – Speckle Park – Tarentaise – Texas Longhorn – Wagyu – Welsh Black – Cattle Composite – Cattle Various – Cattle Wanted Horses – Horse Auctions – American Saddlebred – Appaloosa – Arabian – Belgian – Canadian – Clydesdale – Draft – Donkeys – Haflinger – Miniature – Morgan – Mules – Norwegian Ford – Paint – Palomino – Percheron – Peruvian – Pinto

– Ponies – Quarter Horse – Shetland – Sport Horses – Standardbred – Tennessee Walker – Thoroughbred – Warmblood – Welsh – Horses For Sale – Horses Wanted poultry – Poultry For Sale – Poultry Wanted Sheep – Sheep Auction – Arcott – Columbia – Dorper – Dorset – Katahdin – Lincoln – Suffolk – Texel Sheep – Sheep For Sale – Sheep Wanted Swine – Swine Auction – Swine For Sale – Swine Wanted Speciality – Alpacas – Bison (Buffalo) – Deer – Elk – Goats – Llama – Rabbits – Emu/Ostrich/Rhea – Yaks – Various Livestock Equipment Livestock Services & Vet Supplies Misc. Articles For Sale Misc. Articles Wanted Musical Notices On-Line Services orgAniC – Organic Certified – Organic Food – Organic Grains

Outfitters Personal Pest Control Pets & Supplies Photography Propane Pumps Radio, TV & Satellite reAL estAte – Commercial Buildings – Condos – Cottages & Lots – Houses & Lots – Land For Rent – Land For Sale – Mobile Homes – Motels & Hotels – Resorts – Vacation Property – farms & Ranches – Acreages/Hobby Farms – Manitoba – Saskatchewan – Alberta – British Columbia – Pastureland – Farms/Ranches Wanted reCreAtionAL vehiCLes – All Terrain Vehicles – Boats & Water – Campers & Trailers – Golf Carts – Motor Homes – Motorcycles – Snowmobiles Recycling Refrigeration Restaurant Supplies Sausage Equipment Sawmills Scales CertiFied seed – Cereal Seeds – Forage Seeds – Oilseeds – Pulse Crops – Specialty Crops CoMMon seed – Cereal Seeds – Forage Seeds – Grass Seeds – Oilseeds – Pulse Crops – Common Seed Various

seed/Feed/grAin – Feed Grain – Hay & Straw – Feed Wanted – Grain Wanted – Hay & Feed Wanted – Seed Wanted Sewing Machines Sharpening Services Silos Sporting Goods Stamps & Coins Swap Tanks Tarpaulins Tenders Tickets Tires Tools trAiLers – Grain Trailers – Livestock Trailers – Trailers Miscellaneous Travel Water Pumps Water Treatment Welding Well Drilling Well & Cistern Winches CAreers – Career Training – Child Care – Construction – Domestic Services – Farm/Ranch – Forestry/Log – Health Care – Help Wanted – Management – Mining – Oil Field – Professional – Resume Services – Sales/Marketing – Trades/Tech – Truck Drivers – Employment Wanted

✁

Classified Ad Order Form MAiL TO: Manitoba Co-operator, Box 9800, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 3K7

FAX to:

204-954-1422

Name: __________________________________________________________

phone in: TOLL FREE IN CANADA:

1-800-782-0794

Phone #: ______________________________

Postal Code: _________________________

pLeAse print YoUr Ad BeLoW:

Classification: ___________________________ ❏ I would like to take advantage of the Prepayment Bonus of 2 FREE weeks when I prepay for 3 weeks.

❏ VISA

❏ MASTERCARD

No. of weeks _______________________ = ____________________ Minimum charge $11.25 per week Minus 10% if prepaying: ______________________

Card No. Expiry Date:

Add 5% GST: ______________________

Signature: _______________________________________________

TOTAL: ______________________

Published by Farm Business Communications, 1666 Dublin Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R3H 0H1 WINNIPEG OFFICE Manitoba Co-operator 1666 Dublin Avenue, Winnipeg, MB R3H 0H1 Toll-Free in Canada 1-800-782-0794 Phone 204-954-1415 in Winnipeg FAX 204-954-1422 Mailing Address: Box 9800, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 3K7

AGREEMENT The publisher reserves the right to refuse any or all advertising for any reason stated or unstated. Advertisers requesting publication of either display or classified advertisements agree that should the advertisement be omitted from the issue ordered for whatever reason, the Manitoba Co-operator shall not be held liable. It is also agreed that in the event of an error appearing in the published advertisement, the Manitoba Co-operator accepts no liability beyond the amount paid for that portion of the advertisement in which the error appears or affects. Claims for adjustment are limited to errors appearing in the first insertion only. While every endeavor will be made to forward box number replies as soon as possible, we accept no liability in respect to loss or damage alleged to a rise through either failure or delay in forwarding such replies, however caused, whether by negligence or otherwise.

(unless otherwise stated)

Advertising rAtes & inForMAtion REgulAR ClASSIfIED

pLeAse note: Even if you do not want your name & address to appear in your ad, we need the information for our files.

No. of words _________________ x $0.45 x

NOON on THURSDAYS

Or (204) 954-1415 in Winnipeg

Address: ___________________________________________ Town: _____________________________________________ Province: ____________________________

ADVERTiSiNG DEADLiNE:

CAUTION The Manitoba Co-operator, while assuming no responsibility for advertisements appearing in its columns, exercises the greatest care in an endeavor to restrict advertising to wholly reliable firms or individuals. However, please do not send money to a Manitoba Co-operator box number. Buyers are advised to request shipment C.O.D. when ordering from an unknown advertiser, thus minimizing the chance of fraud and eliminating the necessity of a refund where the goods have already been sold. At Farm Business Communications we have a firm commitment to protecting your privacy and security as our customer. Farm Business Communications will only collect personal information if it is required for the proper functioning of our business. As part of our commitment to enhance customer service, we may share this personal information with other strategic business partners. For more information regarding our Customer Informa-

tion Privacy Policy, write to: Information Protection Officer, Farm Business Communications, 1666 Dublin Ave., Winnipeg, MB R3H 0H1. Occasionally we make our list of subscribers available to other reputable firms whose products and services might be of interest to you. If you would prefer not to receive such offers, please contact us at the address in the preceding paragraph, or call 1-800-782-0794. The editors and journalists who write, contribute and provide opinions to Manitoba Co-operator and Farm Business Communications attempt to provide accurate and useful opinions, information and analysis. However, the editors, journalists and Manitoba Co-operator and Farm Business Communications, cannot and do not guarantee the accuracy of the information contained in this publication and the editors as well as Manitoba Co-operator and Farm Business Communication assume no responsibility for any actions or decisions taken by any reader for this publication based on any and all information provided.

• Minimum charge — $11.25 per week for first 25 words or less and an additional 45 cents per word for every word over 25. Additional bolding 75 cents per word. GST is extra. • 10% discount for prepaid ads. If phoning in your ad you must pay with VISA or MasterCard to qualify for discount. • Prepayment Bonus: Prepay for 3 weeks & get a bonus of 2 weeks; bonus weeks run consecutively & cannot be used separately from original ad; additions & changes accepted only during first 3 weeks. • Ask about our Priority Placement. • If you wish to have replies sent to a confidential box number, please add $5.00 per week to your total. Count eight words for your address. Example: Ad XXXX, Manitoba Co-operator, Box 9800, Winnipeg, R3C 3K7. • Your complete name and address must be submitted to our office before publication. (This information will be kept confidential and will not appear in the ad unless requested.) DISplAy ClASSIfIED • Advertising copy deviating in any way from the regular classified style will be considered display and charged at the display rate of $32.20 per column inch ($2.30 per agate line). • Minimum charge $32.20 per week + $5.00 for online per week. • Illustrations and logos are allowed with full border. • Spot color: 25% of ad cost, with a minimum charge of $15.00. • Advertising rates are flat with no discount for frequency of insertion or volume of space used. • Telephone orders accepted • Price quoted does not include GST. All classified ads are non-commissionable.

The Manitoba Co-operator | October 15, 2015

AUCTION DISTRICTS Parkland – North of Hwy 1; west of PR 242, following the west shore of Lake Manitoba and east shore of Lake Winnipegosis. Westman – South of Hwy 1; west of PR 242. Interlake – North of Hwy 1; east of PR 242, following the west shore of Lake Manitoba and east shore of Lake Winnipegosis. Red River – South ofHwy 1; east of PR 242.

The Pas

Birch River

AUCTION SALES Manitoba Auctions – Interlake

AUCTION SALES Manitoba Auctions – Red River

McSherry Auction Service Ltd

ANNUAL FALL GUN AUCTION

Winkler, MB • 1-204-325-4433

Sat., Oct. 24 @ 9:30 am

Swan River Minitonas

NOW BOOKING SPRING & SUMMER 2016 FARM AND OTHER AUCTIONS

Stonewall, MB - #12 Patterson Dr.

Durban

Winnipegosis

Roblin

Dauphin

Grandview

Ashern

Gilbert Plains

Parkland

Birtle

Riverton Eriksdale

McCreary

Langruth Gladstone

Neepawa Rapid City

Melita

Carberry

Killarney

Pilot Mound Crystal City

Beausejour

Elm Creek

Sanford

Ste. Anne

Carman

Mariapolis

Lac du Bonnet

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

4 Auctioneers With Full Support Staff. We Have Agriculture Product Knowledge Along With Excellent Advertising To Give Your Auction The Success You Deserve. We Can Handle The Largest Of Auctions.

www.mcsherryauction.com

Winnipeg

Austin Treherne

Westman Boissevain

Stonewall Selkirk

Portage

Brandon Souris

Waskada

Interlake

Erickson Minnedosa

Virden

Arborg

Lundar Gimli

Shoal Lake

Hamiota

Reston

Always a Huge Sale with Coast to Coast Buyers! Consign Early for Advertising

Fisher Branch

Ste. Rose du Lac Russell

St. Pierre

242

Morris Winkler Morden

Altona

Steinbach

Red River

AUCTION SALES AUCTION SALES Manitoba Auctions – Westman SUN., OCT. 25TH 9:30AM at The Royal Oak Inn, Brandon, MB Coin & Currency- lots of coins, U.S. & Canadian, a $25 bill, several 1000 dollar bills, 100’s, 50’s, 20’s some uncirculated. Devil”s face on several bills and some in sequence. Internet Bidding-download SoldOutright application. Buyers premium. Don’t miss this unique sale. For more info call Miller Auctions (204)725-8289 or (204)522-5683 www.globalauctionguide.com

1-800-782-0794 Stretch your ADVERTISING DOLLAR!

AUCTION SALES Manitoba Auctions – Westman

Network

Sat., Nov. 7th @ 10:00 am Stonewall, MB - #12 Patterson Drive

Signs – Red Indian * BA * Oldsmobile * Coca Cola * Oil Racks * Gas Pumps * Vending Machines * Oil Cans * Metal Toys * Pedal Cars * To Consign Call or Email * Stuart McSherry

AUCTION SALES Manitoba Auctions – Interlake

CLOSE OUT AUCTION

AUCTION SALES Manitoba Auctions – Westman

Saturday, October 17th 10:00 am Woodlands, MB #4 Hogg Street, 1/2 Mile East of Hwy #6 on Rd 82 N

Auction Note: Machine Shop That Installed Service Boxes On Trucks & Various Metal Fabrication Plant - Always More Than Listed!

Contact: Ray (204) 383-5069 or (204) 990-8553

Killarney, MB | October 26, 2015 · 10 am

2013 Case IH 9230

2013 Case IH WD1203 36 Ft

Property & Building: Lot 4 Hogg St. 2.5 Acres, 40' x 90' x 16' H Insulated Shop, OH Doors Heat Propane Boiler * Subject to Approval Forklift & Vehicles: Sellick 1740 All Terrain Gas Forklift 96" 5000lb 2694 Hrs. * Hyster 50 Propane Forklift 5000lb 3787 Hrs. * Allis Chalmers FP50 Propane Forklift 5000lb 2888 Hrs. * Battery Walk Behind Forklift * 09 Ford Ranger 6 Cyl 4 x 4 Ext Cab w Cap 226,000 Km Sft * 01 Dodge Ram 3500 Dually Ext Cab Cummings Turbo Dsl 433,000 Km * 00 Ford E150 Passenger Van * Skid Steer & Attach: Case 1845 B Skid Steer Dsl 2 Aux Hyd. 6586 Hrs. * Hyd Post Auger' * 6' Tines & Grapple * 7 1/2 ' Hyd Dozer * 6' Digger Bucket * Pallet Forks * Lifting Booms * 42" Pallet Forks * Hoist & Crane: 4) Rotary Lift Mdl MCH13 Mobile Column Hoists 13,000lb Each New Cond * Goibel 4000lb Crane Lift System w 2) 2000lb Steel Bridges * Tools: Verson Mdl 300 300,000 Ton Press w Safety Curtain & Various Dies * "Thermal Dynamics" Pak Master 50 Plasma Cutter * New " Hypertherm" Power Max 85 Plasma Cutter * Miller Cp-250 TS 350 Welder * 2) Miller Matic 250 Mig Welders * Hobbart Titan 800 AC/DC Welder Generator 18 * Scottman 200 Hyd Drive Welder * Solberga Threader Tapper * ALTZ Drill Press * Hyd-Mech DM-10 Metal Band Saw * Milwaukee Portable Band Saw * Manuli 80T Power Hyd Crimper w 1/4" to 1 1/2" Dies * Large Amount of Hyd Fittings * Hyd Spec Co. Fluid Transfer Station * 25 HP Air Comp * Ingersoll Rand Stage 15 HP 120 Gal Air Comp * Lemer Airless Spray Pump Paint System * 8 HP Gas Air Comp * 90lb Hyd Jack Hammer * Kango Elec Jack Hammer * Bee 60 P Metal Sander * Cyklop 3 Auto Box Bander * 2) Stencil Cutter * Acetylene Torches * 3 Ton Arbor Press * Air Impacts * Air Tools * Power Tools * Anvil * 4" Iron Shear * Hyd Press * Manual Pipe Bender * Floor Jacks 1) 5000lb * Socket Sets 1 * Wrenches * Torch Wrench * Clamps * More Metal Related Tooling * Truck Attach & New Service Box Supply: HIAB M-70 10000lb 26' Reach * Dakota Service Box for 3 Ton * Oasis 4000 12V/Elec Air Comp * 2) Auto Crane Power Hyd Toolgate * Truck Tool Boxes * Rolling Truck Beds * Storage Cabinets * Hyd Resevoir * Air Tanks * Reels * Beacons / Strobe Lights * Service Body Attachments * Work Truck Components * Receiver Hitch * Building & Misc: Winkler Canvas 40' x 60' x 16' H Pipe framed Quon Shed * Steel Structure Paint Booth 24'L 14'W 12'H * Reznor Waste Oil Furnace w 1000 gal Tank * Parts Tumbler * Conveyor * Construction Scaffolding * Honda 8 1/2 HP Engine * Bolt Bins * Pallet Racking * Shelving * Tote Tanks * Steel Gates 12'L * 350' Treated Fence Panels * Fuel Slip Tank * Material & Manufacturing Supplies: Welding Material * Angle * Fittings * Hardware * Yard & Recreation: 3) Ski Doo 640 Alpine Double Track w Reverse * Ice Shack Sleigh * Stuart McSherry (204) 467-1858 or (204) 886-7027 www.mcsherryauction.com

2010 Case IH 800 Precision Hoe 60 Ft w/3430

2013 Case IH Puma 145

AUCTION SALES Saskatchewan Auctions

McSherry Auction Service Ltd

Mid Country Sales

Jon Penner & Shawna Peters

ESTATE OF PETER PANASUIK AUCTION Sun., Oct 25th 2015 1:00PM. Directions: 1 S, 6 W, 2 1/2 SOUTH OF PREECEVILLE, PREECEVILLE SK. CONTACT: BILL (306)547-7614 OR MARIE (306)592-2073. MACHINERY: 1981 Case 2090 Tractor: cab, air, power shift, 23.1x34 tires, approx. 5000-hrs; Case 830 gas Tractor: square fenders, w/Leons 636 FEL, gas. TRACTORS NOT RUNNING: JD 830 Gas - JD AR; Case S - parts; Case 1030: square fender, wide arch; IH W30 on steel. STONE PICKER: Degelman stone picker w/clutch; Crown fork type stone picker. AUGER: Pool 6x35 auger & motor. TILLAGE: CCIL 22ft Vibrashank & harrows; JD 14-ft #100 deep tillage & harrows; JD 12-ft Discer; CCIL 18-ft Vibrashank & harrows; 3 furrow plow. TRUCKS: 1974 GMC 3-Ton: box, hoist, V8, 2-spd. DRYER: Morridge 275-bu dryer, nice. HAYING: Vermeer G Round Baler; Craig 24-ft bale wagon, good; NH 276 Square Baler; Versatile 15-ft PTO Swather; Case trailer mower; MH Side Delivery Rake; Bale stoker. MISC EQUIPMENT: Kendon hopper tank & trailer; MM 6-ft one way; Front mount post pounder; MF 510 Western special combine; Case 960 SP Combine, not running; 50-ft pool sprayer; Poly water tank; Misc combine bodies, harrow bars, more iron. ANTIQUES: 1960’s Fargo 1/2 ton; Rumley thrashing machine. NOTE: This is an estate clean up sale. Not many small items. Old tractors have decent tin. Visit www.ukrainetzauction.com for updated listing & pictures. Sale conducted by Ukrainetz Auction Theodore SK. (306)647-2661. License #915851

Stretch your advertising dollars! Place an ad in the classifieds. Our friendly staff is waiting for your call. 1-800-782-0794.

www.mcsherryauction.com

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

Alpha Acres Ltd.–

2013 Case IH Patriot 4430 120 Ft

BILL KLASSEN AUCTIONEERS

McSherry Auction Service Ltd

Vintage Service Station Coca Cola Auction

Unreserved Public Retirement Auction

2013 Case IH 450

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

Search news. Read stories. Find insight.

AUCTION SALES Manitoba Auctions – Westman

MACK AUCTION COMPANY presents a relocation auction for Ensign Well Servicing Sat., Oct. 24th, 2015 10:00am. Ensign yard Hwy 39 East Service Road Estevan, SK. Contact person Jeff (780)201-9376 Live internet bidding www.bidspotter.com! Commercial & Oilfield equip plus much more! 2012 Mahindra FWA tractor w/only 498-hrs; Farm King 755 3-PTH finishing mower; 1997 Volvo tandem pump truck w/Series 60 engine; 1991 tandem axle Pump truck w/Cummins engine; 2010 Kenworth T660 hwy tractor semi w/Double sleeper & all new rubber; 2006 IH hwy tractor truck w/big sleeper & Cummins engine; 1995 Freightliner tandem truck w/Cummins & 9-SPD; 1996 IH Navistar tandem axle truck w/DT4; 1996 IH tandem axle truck w/10-SPD; 2007 Ford F150 XLT regular cab 4WD; 2006 Ford F350 Super Duty crew cab; 2005 Ford F350 Super Duty Crew Cab 2WD, 5th Wheel tandem axle mobile pump & tank unit; 1972 Fruehauf 40-ft. tandem catwalk trailer; Cat 930 wheel loader w/pallet forks & bucket; 2007 2660 Genie tough terrain scissor lift w/26-ft. height, Mission pumps; well head flanges; tubing elevators; rig riders; pump manifolds; drilling blocks; draw works clutches; Wagner accumulator; anchor augers, accumulator bottles; subsite line locators, Carolina hyd press; Carolina power hack saw; Carolina engine hoist; Jet pallet jack; Acklands welder; desk; chairs, cabinets plus much more! Visit www.mackauctioncompany.com for sale bill & photos. Join us on Facebook & Twitter. (306)421-2928 or (306)487-7815 Mack Auction Co. PL 311962

AG EQUIPMENT

DEALS ON THE GO!

SCAN TO DOWNLOAD THE APP »» AUCTION SALES Manitoba Auctions – Westman

AUCTION REMINDER

COMPLETE LISTINGS AND PICTURES @ WWW.FRASERAUCTION.COM 2012 Wilson 42 Ft

2010 Demco 1050

UNRESERVED ANNUAL FALL CONSIGNMENT SALE BRANDON, MB. • SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17th • 9:00 AM

COMPLETE LISTINGS AND PICTURES @ WWW.FRASERAUCTION.COM 2010 Kenworth T800

2002 Kenworth T800

AUCTION LOCATION: From KILLARNEY, MB, go 17.7 km (11 miles) South on Hwy 18, then 8 km (5 miles) East on Blixhavn Rd. Yard on North side. GPS: 49.0216, -99.5373

A PARTIAL EQUIPMENT LIST INCLUDES: 2013 Case IH 450 Quadtrac · 2013 Case IH Puma 145 MFWD · 2013 Case IH 9230 Combine · 2011 Case IH 3020 35 Ft Flex Header · 2010 Honey Bee SP36 36 Ft Draper · 2013 Case IH WD1203 36 Ft Swather · 2010 Kenworth T800 Sleeper T/A Truck Tractor · 2002 Kenworth T800 Sleeper T/A Truck Tractor · 1979 GMC 7000 S/A Grain Truck · 1990 Ford L9000 T/A Flatbed Truck ·

2012 Wilson 42 Ft Tri/A Grain Trailer · 2006 Wilson 41 Ft Tri/A Step Deck Trailer · 1978 Bedard Bottle Mfg 4000 Imperial Gallon T/A Tank Trailer · 2012 Rainbow 18 Ft T/A Equipment Trailer · 8 CY Hydraulic Pull Scraper · 2010 Case IH 800 Precision Hoe 60 Ft Air Drill · 2014 Elmers Super 7 90 Ft Heavy Harrows · 2013 Case IH 4430 120 Ft High Clearance · 2011 Pattison CB3200D (2) 3200 gal Liquid Cart ...AND MUCH MORE!

FARM LAND AUCTION QUARTER SECTION IN RM OF ELTON FARM LAND AUCTION IN BRANDON, MANITOBA • WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 28th • 1:00 PM LAND INFORMATION: Information on land to be sold by written opening bid and phone auction: Parcel consist of 1 quarter section of land approx 160 acres (Based on 2014 tax assessments) Copies of Property Tax Bill is included in package showing assessments and acre area. R.M. map showing property is also included in package. CAVEATS: The buyer will accept title subject to existing caveats and the land in its current condition.

PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: NE14-12-17W in the RM of Elton – Approx 121 cultivated in 2014. The remaining area is grass, slough, and creek bed.

For up-to-date equipment listings, please check our website: rbauction.com Jon Penner: +011.506.8586.7045 (prior to Oct 16th) 204.523.6651 (after Oct 16th) alphaacres@mts.net Ritchie Bros. Territory Manager – Steven Perrin: 204.573.0993 | 800.491.4494

FRASER AUCTION SERVICE LTD.

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

Not responsible for errors in description. Subject to additions and or deletions. Property owners and Fraser Auction Service not responsible for any accidents. GST & PST where applicable. TERMS: Cash or cheque. NOTE: cheques of $50,000 or more must be accompanied by bank letter of credit. Sale conducted by FRASER AUCTION SERVICE 1-800-483-5856 www.fraserauction.com

The Manitoba Co-operator | October 15, 2015

AUCTION SALES Manitoba Auctions – Interlake

UNRESERVED

LaRgE INVENtoRy REDUctIoN

aUctIoN SaLE at Buhler Industries

1201 Regent Ave. West (Winnipeg)

AUTO & TRANSPORT Trucks

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

Ask about our blowout colours...65¢/ft.2

“SUBJECT TO ADDITIONS & DELETIONS” “Everything Sold As is, Where is” with no warranties implied or expressed

KayE’S aUctIoNS 204-668-0183 Wpg.

www.kayesauctions.com

Beyond the printed page. www.manitobacooperator.ca

CONCRETE FLATWORK: Specializing in place & finish of concrete floors. Can accommodate any floor design. References available. Alexander, MB. 204-752-2069.

BUILDING & RENOVATIONS Roofing

(Viewing at 9:00 AM Same Day of Sale Only)

TERMS: Cash, Visa, MasterCard or Debit paid in Full Same Day of Sale.

AFAB INDUSTRIES IS YOUR SUPERIOR post frame building company. For estimates and information call 1-888-816-AFAB(2322). Website: www.postframebuilding.com

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

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

Note* All pallets will be loaded by Buhler Ind. Licensed Operators

BUILDINGS

8-FT WHITE LINED LEER truck cap w/tool box on the side & cargo rack. Phone:(204)857-8383.

Saturday, October 17th 11:00 AM Loaders* buckets* brush grapples* grapples* quick attachments* tine kits* pallet forks* harrows* cultivators* hose kits* mower* grain cleaner* Johnson gas furnace* SWECO finishing mill* Tos Kurim milling machine* Logan Arbour press* cylindrical wood sanding machine* Pacific 180-ton hyd. Brake* high speed balancer* injection moulding machine* HydMach H-20 band saw* cutting edges for buckets* mounting kits for loaders* assort. hyd. cylinders* implement wheels & tires* approx. 100 pallets tractor parts* plus many more items too numerous to list.

BUILDINGS

Multi-coloured millends.........49¢/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

Go public with an ad in the Co-operator classifieds.

AUCTION SALES U.S. Auctions

GRAND FORKS AREA EQUIPMENT & TRUCK

AUCTION Indoors At The Alerus Center, Grand Forks, North Dakota, USA

TUESDAY, NOV. 24, 2015 9:00 AM • PROVEN WIDE AREA MARKETING AND SALES PROMOTION: Each of our Alerus Center Auctions have commanded large attendances from throughout North America. Our marketing plan is highly dynamic, and CAPITALIZE ON always delivers powerful results. OUR PROVEN • EXCELLENT EQUIPMENT SELECTION: We consistently have a wide variety of top quality late model units seldom seen at other area consignment auctions.

TRACK RECORD AND CONSIGN YOUR NO LONGER NEEDED ITEMS NOW—YOU WILL BE GLAD YOU DID!

• RESULTS: Not only have our Alerus Center Auctions been well attended, but also well recognized for excellent results. We have sold millions of dollars worth of equipment for hundreds of satisfied sellers & to thousands of satisfied buyers.

SAVE THOUSANDS BY BUYING OUTRIGHT & USING THE AUCTION METHOD TO LIQUIDATE YOUR TRADES FOR CASH!! COMBINES & HEADS, TRACTORS, PLANTING EQUIPMENT, TRUCK, SPRAYERS, HAYING EQUIPMENT, FALL TILLAGE, SCRAPERS, WHAT HAVE YOU!

We Can Arrange Transportation And Cleaning Of Your Equipment! ADVERTISING DEADLINE IS OCTOBER 26

BUSINESS SERVICES Crop Consulting

QUALITY FARM RETIREMENT AUCTION

FARM CHEMICAL / SEED COMPLAINTS

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2015 - 10:30AM

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

LOCATION: 14339 83rd St NE, St. Thomas, North Dakota; driving directions - from Jct Hwys 81 & 66 west (South of St. Thomas), 4 miles west on Hwy 66, 1 mile north & ½ mile west; or from Jct Hwys 66 & 18 (East of Crystal) 3 miles east on Hwy 66, 1 mile north & ½ mile east AUCTIONEER’S NOTE: Richard and Marilyn have decided to retire from farming. Please note a clean line of low hour equipment that has been very well maintained. Major items have been kept indoors, used on a smaller acreage within 2 miles and are basically owner/ operator. Machinery will sell by noon!! LOAD OUT INFORMATION: Load out assistance auction day, October 30 & November 2. All items must be removed by November 12, 2015.

ONLINE BIDDING:

AVAILABLE BY REGISTERING IN ADVANCE AT WWW.RESOURCEAUCTION.COM

Back-Track InvesTIgaTIons

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

CONTRACTING CONTRACTING Custom Work CORRAL CLEANER W/3-YD LOADER & 3 vertical spreaders. Taking new customers. Call or text (204)730-3139.

Your online source for the latest in ag news and information.

AUCTION SALES U.S. Auctions

BUSINESS SERVICES

CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT TRACTORS, LOADER & GPS: *1997 JD 9300 4WD, 24 spd trans, 4 hyd w/ return line, diff lock, 8 like new Good Year Optic Trac DT824 710/70R38 tires & duals, field office, Outback auto steer valve, weights, only 6238 hrs, regular Green Light inspections & repairs, SN#RW9300H001662 *1996 JD 8100 MFWD, power shift, 3pt w/ quick hitch, PTO, 4 hyd w/ power beyond, field office, Outback auto steer valve, front weights, front fenders, 320/85R34 fronts, 380/80R46 rears, duals, only 5520 hrs, fresh Green Light inspection, SN#RW8100P005902 *1980 JD 4440 2WD, quad range, 3pt w/ quick hitch, 540/1000 PTO, 3 hyd, 380/80R50 rear singles, over size fronts to match, only 7330 actual hrs, single owner, fresh Green Light inspection, SN#54546 * JD 725 loader w/ QT bucket & tank guard, mounts for 30/40/50 series, used very little * Outback S2 E drive guidance system * Outback S3 E drive guidance system COMBINE & HEADS: * 2000 JD 9650W combine, rock trap, chopper, chaff spreader, variable spd feeder, DMC moisture monitor, excellent 30.5-32 drive tires, 14.9-24 rear tires, $25000 in 2014 repairs, always stored inside, only 1843 sep, 2194 eng hrs, only 1000-1500 acres of dry beans total, as nice as you’ll find, SN#H09650W686455 * JD 925 flex head w/ finger reel, Crary air system, 3” cut, poly points, long & short dividers, SN#672426 * JD 912 6 belt pickup platform w/ 3 roller pkp, 9500/9600 drive, used very little, SN#625599 * Universal UH22 22’ edible bean head w/ bean roller & Sund pkp, SN#677595 FARM TRUCKS: *1993 Volvo WG TS tri-axle farm truck, L10 Cummins, 9 spd, 295/75R22.5 tires on aluminum wheels, full 3rd tag, 22’ Midland

box, hoist, roll tarp, combo end gate, rear controls & beet equipment, mileage unknown, but is not a high mileage truck *1990 Kenworth T-450 tri-axle farm truck, L10 Cummins, 9 spd, 11R22.5 deep lug tires on steel disk wheels, full 3rd tag, 22’ Midland box, hoist, roll tarp, combo end gate & beet equipment, only 373141 miles showing *1986 Chev C70 tandem twin screw, 427 engine, 5/2 air shift trans, 19’ Strong box, hoist & combo end gate, plumbed for drill fill, 10.00-20 tires, only 58988 actual miles showing, single owner TILLAGE EQUIPMENT & GRAIN DRILL: * JD 2210 38’ field cultivator w/ 3 section fold, 4 bar harrow, excellent sweeps, front casters, walking tandems around & factory rear packer hitch * JD 650 30’ disk w/ hyd F/A, 10” front & rear spacing, 3 bar Summers harrow & dual wing wheels * JD 610 30’ spring std chisel plow w/ walking tandems around, 3 bar Summers 104 harrow, single point depth control & black shanks * Summers 84’ Super Harrow Plus heavy tine harrow w/ auto fold & low aces on brand new teeth * JD 455 30’ folding drill w/ 6” spacing, dry fert, 2 bar harrow, factory markers & roll tarp covers, kept indoors * Summers 40’ trailing coil packer w/ 3 section fold & spring loaded carriers * Melroe 40’ 3 rank multi-weeder w/ 5 bar harrow sections * JD 3600 8-18 toggle trip trailing plow w/ 16, 18 & 20” vari-width spacing * Brillion SCP-2 2 shank 3pt subsoiler, SN#184795 * IH 45 18’ 3pt cultivator w/ nearly new Summers harrow GRAIN HANDLING EQUIPMENT: * Farm Farms AB12B auto batch dryer, single ph elec, only 489 hrs * Farm King 10x60 swing hopper auger w/ mech drive & 540 PTO

* Westfield W70-31 7x31 auger w/ 5hp elec motor * Westfield W70-51 7x51 auger w/ 7.5 hp elec motor ROW CROP EQUIPMENT: * JD 7300 Maximerge II 12R22 vacuum planter w/ 1.6BU boxes, herb/insecticide, 200 monitor, guide cones, beet, dry bean & soybean plates, lift assist, flat fold markers * 12) new style 3BU poly boxes for Maximerge II planter * Yetter 3541 44’ rotary hoe w/ fldg wings & gauge wheels * Alloway 2130 12R22 row crop cultivator w/ danish tines, 8x8 bar & tunnel shields * Harriston 5000 12R22 stealth bean knife w/ 4 front rows and 8 rear rows, ind spring stds * Harriston 12R22 3pt bean rod w/ gauge wheels OTHER EQUIPMENT: * Summers Ultimate NT 110’ suspended boom sprayer w/ 1500 gal tank, 200 gal aux tank, onboard mixer, rinse wand, 3 way nozzle bodies, Raven controller, stainless boom, crop dividers, ext pole & marker, SN#F0220 *Eagle STU4657 rotary ditcher w/ 1000 RPM PTO * Hammerback 12’ killifer/ scraper w/ hyd tail wheels * Verhoff 2462 24’ folding pull type land plane *JD HX20 18’ rotary mower w/ 1000 PTO & chain kit, kept indoors * Pleasure Products 1250 gal fiberglass tank w/ 2” transfer pump, hose, mixing cone & tandem trailer * JD 115 3pt angle blade * Inland DD110 110” 2 stage 3pt snow blower w/ 1000 RPM PTO & hyd chute, SN#1102 * JD 9350 10’ press drill made into 3pt pot hole seeder, kept indoors * 2) Westfield tailgate drill fills w/ brush augers * Winpower 12KW generator w/ 540 PTO & 2 wheel trailer

RICHARD & MARILYN BUCHHOLTZ, OWNERS • St. Thomas, ND • 701-520-0319

Call 701-757-4015 For Proper Placement in All Promotions!

03 D6R XW SERIES II Cat, w/1 BB1 ripper, 28-in. pads, A/C cab, diff steering, $80,000; 2000 D6R Cat LGP, cab A/C, canopy, diff steering, winch, Aframe dozer 16-ft. 8-in., very clean, $85,000; 2007 D6M LGP Cat C-W 6 way dozer, A/C cab, canopy, diff steering, 1 BB1 MS ripper, 8,626-hrs, extremely clean, under carriage is like new, $96,000; 04 D6N LGP crawler, 6 way dozer A/C cab, diff steering, Allied W6G winch, 1,624-hrs, $84,000. (204)871-0925 6 QUICK ATTACH EXCAVATOR buckets, some trenching & clean-up buckets, plus 6 excavator rippers, some Cat’s & WBM’s. (204)871-0925, MacGregor MB. CAT 60 HYDRAULIC SCRAPER. Excellent shape. Tires very good. $23,500. John Dueck 204-746-8733 Morris, MB.

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

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

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

FYFE PARTS

1-800-667-9871 •• Regina 1-800-667-9871 Regina 1-800-667-3095 •• Saskatoon 1-800-667-3095 Saskatoon 1-800-387-2768 • Winnipeg 1-800-667-3095 Manitoba 1-800-222-6594 •• Edmonton “For All Your Farm Parts”

www.fyfeparts.com

Memory assistance. Network

Search news. Read stories. Find insight.

“Decades of Knowledge - Steady Innovation - Top Results”

“Decades of Knowledge - Steady Innovation - Top Results” www.resourceauction.com

2702 17th Avenue South, Grand Forks, NO 58201• 701-757-4015 • FAX: 701-757-4016 Dennis Biliske 701-215-2058 / Travis Zablotney 701-721-2188 / Mark Jones 701-317-0418 We welcome Canadian Sellers at our Grand Forks Auction. Please don’t hesitate to contact us with any questions on how to add your no longer needed equipment or excess inventory to our auction.

AUCTIONEERS & CLERK: Main Resource Equipment Auctions, Dennis Biliske- Auctioneer, 2702 17th Ave S,

Grand Forks, ND 58201, ph 701-757-4015, fax 701-757-4016, Dennis Biliske ND Lic 237, ND Clerk Lic 624

Website: www.resourceauction.com | Email: info@resourceauction.com Canadian buyers are always welcome, please furnish a letter of credit for registration. Larger purchases will require payment by wire. Most units move easily across the border, feel free to ask in advance for document assistance if necessary. Some major units will require payment by wire transfer, please contact our office with questions.

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

The Manitoba Co-operator | October 15, 2015

FARM MACHINERY Parts & Accessories NEW & USED TRACTOR PARTS NEW COMBINE PARTS Large Inventory of new and remanufactured parts

Spraying EquipmEnt

PERSONAL

SPRAYING EQUIPMENT Sprayers

AVAILABLE BACHELORETTES

JD 4720 2006: 90-ft boom, SS tank, 2,060-hrs, VGC. 2 sets of wheel. Ph:(204)752-2252.

Name: Julie Age: 44

TracTors TRACTORS Case/ IH STEINBACH, MB. Ph. 326-2443 Toll-Free 1-800-881-7727 Fax (204) 326-5878 Web site: farmparts.ca E-mail: roy@farmparts.ca FARM MACHINERY Machinery Miscellaneous 39-FT CIL 203 DEEP tiller, 12-in spacing, 3-row harrows, new shovels, in excellent shape. No reasonable offer refused. (204)795-0626. CASE 1836 SKIDSTEER LOADER, Kubota DSL motor, 3,600-hrs, good tires, asking $9,500. Phone (204)761-7680 DISCS BUSHOG 25-FT, $2500; Bushog 30-ft, $7500; Krause Rock cushion 30-ft, $9500; JD 16-ft, $3500-$5000; Breaking discs Towner 18-ft; Kewanee 12, 14, 15-ft; DMI ripper, 5 shank, $8900; 7 shank, $10,900; McKee 7-ft snowblower $1200; Leon front blade 12-ft, $3500; 10-ft blade, $1500; Box scraper 10-ft, $2450; 3-PH Blade 9-ft $950; Hyd post auger, $2200; Grain screeners $200 up; Kwik Kleen 5 tube, $4500; 7 tube, $6500. (204)857-8403, www.zettlerfarmequipment.com

2096 CASE TRACTOR, new tires, good condition, $15,000 OBO; 630 Case-o-matic w/new rubber, $2,000 OBO; 430 Case dual trip range drive, $1,600 OBO. Jack Pawich (204)827-2162, Glenboro. FOR SALE 1086 IHC with 8814 hrs. 20.8 radial duels like new. CAH tractor is very clean. Ph: (204)797-3515

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.

HEAT & AIR CONDITIONING

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

USED FERTILIZER SPREADERS 4-8 ton large selection, Haul all drill fill w/brush auger, $2500. www.zettlerfarmequipment.com (204)857-8403.

HAYING & HARVESTING HAYING & HARVESTING Various

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

www.penta.ca

1-800-587-4711

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

LIVESTOCK LIVESTOCK Cattle Auctions

Hwy #205, Grunthal • (204) 434-6519

GRUNTHAL, MB.

COMBINES Ford/New Holland

AGENT FOR T.E.A.M. MARKETING

1999 TX68 2,500 SEP $25,600, like new; 1997 TX68 2,300-hrs, $28,500, excellent condition. Nate Golas (204)280-1202 or (204)372-6056.

REGULAR CATTLE SALES

COMBINES John Deere JOHN DEERE 1986 224 Sunflower header, 24-ft w/9-in sunflower pans & power drum, $5000. Phone for more info, (204)483-0764.

COMBINES Accessories

LIVESTOCK Cattle Various 80 YOUNG BRED COWS for sale: 40 Black Angus, 40 Exotic Chars $2500.00. Please call (204)886-2614 or cell (204)861-2169, Inwood, MB.

LIVESTOCK Swine Wanted

WANTED: BUTCHER HOGS SOWS AND BOARS FOR EXPORT

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

LIVESTOCK EQUIPMENT

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

Combines

FOR SALE: REG POLLED Hereford cows 2, 3 yr olds; 1, 4 yr old w/Heifer calf. Also some hay bales. Phone Martin (204)425-3820, Vita, MB.

FOR SALE: 50 COWS Red Angus X Simm, bred Black Simm. Fall Delivery. Richard (204)773-2824.

IRON & STEEL

Rebuilt Concaves

LIVESTOCK Cattle – Hereford

every TUESDAY at 9 am

ALTERNATIVE POWER BY SUNDOG SOLAR, portable/remote solar water pumping for winter/summer. Call for pricing on solar systems, wind generators, aeration. Service & repair on all makes/models. Carl Driedger, (204)556-2346 or (204)851-0145, Virden. KELLN SOLAR SUMMER/WINTER WATERING System, provides water in remote areas, improves water quality, increases pasture productivity, extends dugout life. St. Claude/Portage, 204-379-2763.

October 20th & 27th

MUSICAL Monday, October 26th at Noon

Sheep and Goat with Small Animals & Holstein Calves

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

CD’S GOSPEL, FIDDLING; Q-chord $300; Trumpet, Clarinet, Flute, $250/each. Lapsteel $229; 6-string banjo $249; Digital piano, $399.95; 76 note keyboard, $299; Violin set, $129.95; Mandolin, $129.95; Harmonicas, $10-$225; Guitars $79.95-$699; Amplifiers $69.95-$1,000; Microphones $19.95-$200. Hildebrand Music, Portage La Prairie mall. Phone:(204)857-3172.

WWW.GRUNTHALLIVESTOCK.COM

PERSONAL

Saturday, October 31st at 10 am

Tack and Horse Sale

For on farm appraisal of livestock or for marketing information please call MB. Livestock Dealer #1111

LIVESTOCK Cattle – Black Angus HEADER TRAILERS & ACCESSORIES. Arc-Fab Industries. 204-355-9595 charles@arcfab.ca www.arcfab.ca

FOR SALE: HERD DISPERSAL. 6 bred cows, healthy, sound, young, quiet, Purebred, w/3 May 2015 calves. $22,000. Phone(204)534-6185. Boissevain, MB.

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

Julie is a sweet, loving, beautiful woman who works as a teacher. She has never been married and has no children, though she is open to men who do have children. Julie is a very kind, caring, generous and charitable person, she is very accepting and non-judgmental. She enjoys the outdoors, road trips, cooking, traveling, sailing, and spending time with her friends and family. Julie is looking for a man who is loving, kind, has a big heart and a great personality. Julie is a bit nervous about dating, she hasn’t dated in over 2 years, her father had prostate cancer and was very sick, in between helping care for her dad, working, and helping her mother run his business, she just didn’t have the time. Her father did unfortunately pass away within the past year, and her mother ended up selling the business, as she couldn’t operate it on her own, she misses her father a lot, but she knows that her father wanted her to find a good man to make her happy. She has much more time now and she is ready and excited to get out there and to find someone special she can spend her life with, someone that can make her happy, and someone she can make equally happy.

Matchmakers Select

1-888-916-2824 www.selectintroductions.com Thorough screening process, customized memberships and guaranteed service. Est 15 years in Canada & US. We are a full service permanent relationship firm with a success rate of 87%. Testimonials available.

REAL ESTATE Houses & Lots READY TO MOVE HOME Builder since 1976 MARVIN HOMES INC - 1520-sq.ft, spacious 3bdrm home, 2.5 baths, main floor laundry, master has full bath & walk-in closet, kitchen has corner pantry & 6-ft island. Call (204)326-1493 or (204)355-8484 Marvin Vogt, MARVIN HOMES, Mitchell, MB www.marvinhomes.ca

REAL ESTATE Land For Rent LAND FOR RENT- Roblin, MB area. 60 cultivated acres & 100-acs of bush & pasture land w/water access & fenced. 20-acs of hay land also available. Inquiries (204)746-3999 PASTURE SPACE AVAILABLE The Association of Manitoba Community Pastures (AMCP) will be operating the following former PFRA pastures in Manitoba in 2016: Alonsa, Gardenton-Pansy, Langford, Lenswood-Birch River, McCreary, Mulvihill, Narcisse, Pasquia, Sylvan-Dale, New for 2016, Bield, Ellice-Archie, Turtle Mountain, Dauphin-Ethelbert, Libau, Spy Hill-Ellice, Cote-San Clara, Wallace. Grazing applications for the 2016 grazing season are due Nov 1st, 2015. To receive an application or for more info please contact us at: Phone (204)868-0430 Email: amcp@pastures.ca

REAL ESTATE Land For Sale BERNARD DYCK OF STE Rose du Lac, MB intends to sell private lands: NW 12-24-16W; Part NW 16-24-16W; Part NE 20-33-15W to Christopher Popowich who intends to acquire the following agricultural Crown land leases: All of Section 22-33-15W; All of Section 21-33-15W; All of Section 15-33-15W; NE 16-33-15W; NW 16-33-15W; SE 16-33-15W by Unit Transfer. If you wish to comment on or object to the eligibility of this purchaser please write to: Director, MAFRD, Agricultural Crown Lands, PO Box 1286, Minnedosa MB R0J 1E0; or Fax (204)867-6578.

REAL ESTATE Land For Sale FARM LAND FOR SALE BY TENDER 25 QUARTER SECTIONS* IN MUNICIPALITY OF LOUISE AND MUNICIPALITY OF PEMBINA ESTATE OF LATE ROBERT EDWARD ALVIN FINDLAY. Sealed tenders in writing will be received for the purchase of the following property: Parcel 1: NW 13-01-09 W 155-ac. pasture, creek and bush, 5 ac. Cultivated; Parcel 2: NE 13-01-09 W 60-ac. cultivated, 100-ac. bush pasture; Parcel 3: NE 14-01-09 W 135-ac. cultivated, 25-ac. bush pasture; Parcel 4: SW 23-01-09 W 140-ac. cultivated, 20-ac. bush pasture; Parcel 5: SE 23-01-09 W 120-ac. cultivated, 40-ac. bush pasture; Parcel 6: NW 24-01-09 W 143-ac. cultivated, 17-ac. bush & river; Parcel 7: SW 24-01-09 W 100-ac. cultivated, 60-ac. bush pasture; Parcel 8: NW 22-01-10 W 155-ac. cultivated, 5-ac. Runway; Parcel 9: SW 22-01-10 W 160-ac. Cultivated; Parcel 10: NW 23-01-10 W 145-ac. cultivated, 15-ac. Slough; Parcel 11: SW 23-01-10 W 141.44-ac. Cultivated; Parcel 12: SE 23-01-10 W 140-ac. cultivated, 20 -c. bush; Parcel 13: NW 26-01-10 W 80-ac. cultivated, 2 x 50,000bu. & 2 x 75,000-bu. Westeel bins w/floor air & augers, 100 x 50 floor heated machine shed/workshop, 300 x 32 x 19 loose housing w/lean-tos, 54 x 36 machine shed, 1 1/2 storey 4-bdrm, 2 bath, house. Parcel 14: SW 26-01-10 W 150-ac. cultivated, 10-ac. slough; Parcel 15: NW 27-01-10 W 87-ac. cultivated, 73-ac. Slough; Parcel 16: SW 27-01-10 W 120-ac. cultivated, 40-ac. slough; Parcel 17: NE 27-01-10 W 98-ac. cultivated, 62-ac. slough, loose housing, shed; Parcel 18: SE 27-01-10 W 150-ac. cultivated, 9-ac. Star Mound hill top; Parcel 19: NW 28-01-10 W 140-ac. cultivated, 20-ac. slough; Parcel 20: NE 28-01-10 W 97-ac. cultivated, 63-ac. slough & grass, water way; Parcel 21: SW 28-01-10 W 128-ac. cultivated, 32-ac. slough; Parcel 22: SE 28-01-10 W 155-ac. cultivated, 5-ac. slough; Parcel 23: NW 02-02-10W 157-ac. cultivated, 3-ac. slough; Parcel 24: NE 02-02-10 W 160-ac. cultivated; Parcel 25: SE 02-02-10 W 160-ac. Cultivated. *TOTAL ACRES: 3,981.44. Terms and Conditions of Tender and Sale: 1. Interested parties must rely on their own inspection of the property. 2. Each tender must be accompanied by a $10,000.00 deposit cheque payable to Treble Law Office Trust. Deposit cheques accompanying unacceptable bids will be returned. 3. If a tender is accepted, the submitting party will be notified of the acceptance and will be required to pay a non-refundable deposit of 10% of the accepted tender upon signing an offer to purchase. 4. Possession date December 1, 2015. 5. If the balance of the purchase price is not paid by December 1st, 2015, or other satisfactory arrangements are not in place, the deposit shall be forfeited to the vendor as liquidated damages and not as a penalty. 6. Tenders for more than one parcel must show a separate price for each parcel. 7. Highest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Please submit tenders to Treble Law Office, 115 Broadway Street, Box 10, Crystal City, Manitoba R0K 0N0 before 4:00pm October 30th, 2015. For further information contact Doug Treble at (204)873-2427 fax:(204) 873-2656 email: doug_treble@mts.net GLADSTONE NE ONE SECTION pasture land fenced, dug outs $225,000* Gladstone 10.31-acres w/mobile & newer shed 24x30-ft 4-mi west on #16 $89,000* Plumas NE close to town two bdrm, quonset, shop etc on 4.1-acres $115,000* Minnedosa Neepawa 2.27-acres 3-bdrm 1.5 bath VG road, $174,000 0B0* Neepawa New 3-bdrm apartment 4 appl. *New 4-plex avail to rent or buy unit. 3; main fl suites avail. Liz (204)476-6362 Gill & Schmall Agencies. WANTED: HALF SECTION OF land, or existing dairy farm to build new dairy barn. Must have good water supply, any area considered. Phone: (204)305-0340 or (204)534-8260. All inquires handled in strict confidence.

REAL ESTATE Farms & Ranches – Acreages/Hobby GRANT TWEED: Specializing in all farm property matters. If you’re selling, buying or renting, Call: (204)761-6884. Email: grant.tweed@century21.ca

REAL ESTATE Farms & Ranches – Manitoba EXCELLENT LIVESTOCK FARM 1,732 deeded acres w/4,425-ac of Crown land. All the land is fenced & the farm has very good buildings & metal corral system. The farm can carry up to 400-450 cow/calf pairs. There is a small bungalow home; Excellent 254-ac property located in the RM of Alexander at the junction of Maskwa & the Winnipeg River. This would make a first class cottage development, or is suitable for other uses; 1,270 deeded acres cattle farm by Lac du Bonnet, also 640-ac crown land. Turn key operation; Turn key 4,500-ac cattle ranch by Pine River, MB. Price of farm includes cattle, cattle equipment & machinery. In one of the more scenic areas of Manitoba. Jim McLachlan (204)724-7753. Homelife Home Professional Realty Inc. www.homelifepro.com

Watch your profits grow! Prepayment Bonus Prepay your regular word classified ad for 3 weeks and your ad will run an additional 2 consecutive weeks for free! Call Our Customer Service Representatives To Place Your Ad Today!

Outside Winnipeg: 1-800-782-0794 Winnipeg: 954-1415

The Manitoba Co-operator | October 15, 2015

Crosswor ossword Cr osswor d

Who Let These Out of the Barn?

by Adrian Powell

40 42 46

Muse who inspired Keats Polite interjection Qom religious leader Birdlike Attire Woodworker's groove Ships' wheels "Able was I ere I saw ___" Good forecast for Asessippi

DOWN 1 For swine, it's fine 2 "Embraceable You" writer Gershwin 3 S. African diamond centre 4 Holy hollers 5 Large, fish-eating sea bird 6 Not at home 7 Run in long strides 8 Inn quaffs 9 Professions 10 Gives a heads-up 11 Important part of a scythe 12 From the neighbourhood 13 ___ acetate paint solvent 21 Geddy Lee's group 22 Ontario-Huron canal 23 Unawares 24 Cherish 27 Bach's instrument 28 Salary increase 29 Teary-eyed

32 33 34 36 37 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 48 49 50 54 55

Guy who retails 2x4s Indigo shrubs Civet's old world cousin Big arterial vessel Scandal-reporting rags Zion National Park sights US Pacific possession A little chicken Ballroom dance from Havana West Indies witchcraft Work on a pumpkin, perhaps Well-travelled path Lose one's cool Split lentil dish from India Thyme, e.g. "Much ___ About Nothing" Use a Lawn-Boy, e.g. SOLUTION TO PUZZLE

V A L U E

A B A C K

S I K T R I Y A M B E R L E Y

H O S A N N A S

R U S H

G A A W N A N Y E T O R A G O A R N T A R A G E

D H A L R A I S E L O P E

H E R B

A C A B L A L L E R E A S T E R D R E T E M E R S I N S L S T T U T G A M Y R U B B H A L E U M O R M I M B D A A S N

A M D O OW G E N E T

A N I L S

E T H Y L

L O C A L

51 52 53 56 57 58 59 60 61

C A N Y O N S

*Taxes included

B A N T A M

ATTACH YOUR MAILING LABEL HERE

T R A I L

Your expiry date is located on your publication's mailing label.

❑ 1 Year: $150.00 (US Funds)

ACROSS 1 Punjabi believer 5 Big festive shindig 9 Shaw offering 14 Huey, Dewey and Louie, e.g. 15 Army offence, briefly 16 Pass out 17 West African crop 18 Scruff, neck-wise 19 Attain 20 Like a farmer whose outbuildings collapsed due to naive construction techniques? 23 Winnipeg's Portage, e.g. 25 Explain once more 26 Election candidates on rural whistle-stop tours, perhaps 30 Koran deity 31 Drought enders 32 Tarry 35 Pool tools 36 One with a bias against the elderly 37 Melody 38 Skeleton, for one 39 Roll along in neutral 40 Street urchin 41 Bamm-Bamm's cartoon dad 43 One slice of pie, technically 46 Most robust 47 Dirty jokes from US Midwest farmers?

Email: subscription@fbcpublishing.com

❑ 1 Year: $61.00* ❑ 2 Year: $103.00* ❑ 3 Years $129.00*

1·800·782·0794

U.S. Subscribers

Call, email or mail us today!

Canadian Subscribers

9 16

Renew your subscription to the Manitoba Co-operator for 2 years BEFORE we mail your renewal notice, and we'll extend your subscription by 2 additional months. That's 26 months for the price of 24. OR - Renew for one year and receive 13 months for the price of 12!

M S E R : 12345 2015/ 12 P UB John Smith Company Name 123 E x a m p l e S t . Town, Province, POSTAL CODE

save!

Renew early and

C A R V E

O B E A H

Payment Enclosed ❑ Cheque

❑ Money Order

❑ Visa

❑ Mastercard

Visa/MC #: Expiry:

TAKE FIVE

Phone:_____________________________

Email:____________________________________________________ BONUS: Sign me up for daily breaking news bulletins and special offers FREE!  I agree to receive emails from FBC Communications Limited Partnership containing news, updates and promotions, as well as product and/or service information that may be of interest to me. You may withdraw your consent at any time by contacting Heather Anderson, Circulation Manager, Box 9800, Winnipeg, MB R3C 3K7, email: esubscriptions@fbcpublishing.com

Make cheque or money order payable to Manitoba Co-operator and mail to: Box 9800, Stn. Main, Winnipeg, MB R3C 3K7

Sudoku

Help us make the Manitoba Co-operator an even better read! Please fill in the spaces below that apply to you. Thank you!

If you're not the owner/operator of a farm are you: q In agri-business (bank, elevator, ag supplies etc.) q Other total farm size (including rented land)_______________ Year of birth________ q I’m farming or ranching q I own a farm or ranch but i'm not involved in it's operations or management

My Main crops are: No. of acres 10. Lentils ___________ 11. Dry Beans ___________ 12. Hay ___________ 13. Pasture ___________ 14. Summerfallow ___________ 15. Alfalfa ___________ 16. Forage Seed ___________ 17. Mustard ___________ 18. Other (specify) ___________ Livestock Enterpise No. of head 5. Hog farrow-to-finish (# sows) ______ 6. Finished Pigs (sold yearly) _________ 7. Dairy Cows ___________ 8. Other Livestock (specify) __________

Occasionally Farm Business Communications makes its list of subscribers available to other reputable firms whose products and services may be of interest to you. If you PReFeR NOt tO ReCeIve such farm-related offers please check the box below. q I PReFeR MY NAM AND ADDReSS NOt Be MADe AvAILABLe tO OtHeRS

4 5 8

9 3 7

4 9 7

3 4 9

2 4

1 9

8 4 2

8 1 9 7 6 3 5 4 2

4 2 3 9 5 1 7 6 8

6 5 7 2 4 8 9 1 3

3 9 6 4 8 5 2 7 1

1 8 2 6 9 7 4 3 5

7 4 5 3 1 2 6 8 9

9 3 4 1 2 6 8 5 7

2 7 8 5 3 4 1 9 6

5 6 1 8 7 9 3 2 4

Puzzle by websudoku.com

Here’s How It Works:

✁

My Main crops are: No. of acres 1. Wheat ____________ 2. Barley ____________ 3. Oats ____________ 4. Canola ____________ 5. Flax ____________ 6. Durum ____________ 7. Rye ____________ 8. Peas ____________ 9. Chick Peas ____________ Livestock Enterpise No. of head 1. Registered Beef ____________ 2. Commercial Cow ____________ 3. Fed Cattle (sold yearly) ____________ 4. Hog Weaners (sold yearly) __________

3 1

5 6 8

Last week's answer

Sudoku puzzles are formatted as a 9x9 grid, broken down into nine 3x3 boxes. To solve a sudoku, the numbers 1 through 9 must fill each row, column and box. Each number can appear only once in each row, column and box. You can figure out the order in which the numbers will appear by using the numeric clues already provided in the boxes. The more numbers you name, the easier it gets to solve the puzzle!

BUY AND – SELL –

SEED/ FEED/GRAIN Grain Wanted

SEED/FEED/GRAIN Grain Wanted

HEATED CANOLA & FLAX

Licensed and Bonded Grain Brokers

Specializing in: • Corn, wheat, sunflower, canola, soymeal, soybeans, soy oil, barley, rye, flax, oats (feed & milling) • Agents of the CWB • Licensed & bonded 5 LOCATIONS to serve you!

NOW BUYING Confection and Oil Sunflowers, Brown & Yellow Flax and Red & White Millet Edible Beans

Andy Vanderveen · Brett Vanderveen Jesse Vanderveen

A Season to Grow… Only Days to Pay! Go public with an ad in the Manitoba Co-operator classifieds. Phone 1-800-782-0794.

Licensed & Bonded Winkler, MB.

**SERVICE WITH INTEGRITY**

Classifieds RECYCLING

NOTRE DAME USED OIL & FILTER DEPOT

BuyUsed Used Oil Oil ••Buy •• Buy Buy Batteries Batteries ••Collect CollectUsed Used Filters Filters • Collect • CollectOil OilContainers Containers • Antifreeze

Southern,Southern Eastern, and Manitoba Western Western

Manitoba

Tel: 204-248-2110

Do you want to target Manitoba farmers? Place your ad in the Manitoba Co-operator. Manitoba’s best-read farm publication.

www.delmarcommodities.com

Toll Free: 888-974-7246 SEED/ FEED/GRAIN Hay & Straw FOR SALE: FIRST & second cut big round alfalfa bales & round oat/straw bales. In Ridgeville area. Phone:(204)373-2452. HAY FOR SALE, GOOD quality round bales. Phone (807)709-0771. HORSE HAY, 2ND CUT Timothy/Timothy grass round bales, clean fields, 1,300-lbs, no rain, tarped, $60. Timothy straw round bales $30. Delivery available. Phone:(204)635-2600. Stead, MB. ROUND HAY BALES for sale. Delivery available. Call:(204)721-2629. Please leave me a message.

SEED/ FEED/GRAIN Grain Wanted

CERTIFIED SEED CERTIFIED SEED Specialty Crops Diversify with a frost tolerant specialty crop. Grow Quinoa! Total production contracts available for 2016. Premium returns, guaranteed markets and delivery. www.quinoa.com. Call: 306.933.9525

1-877-250-5252 SPORTING GOODS

FOR SALE: REMINGTON 270 rifle w/4x Banner scope, gun case, $650; 30.30 rifle, $100; 22 Rifle, $50; Gun Cabinet, $100. Phone (204)873-2470

TIRES

Buying Tough, Heated, Green, Canola, Freight Options, Prompt Payment Bonded and Insured

INCREDIBLE PRICE, NEW 23.1X26 Goodyear 10 ply R3, $599 each. Phone (204)822-6127 or email tire-man@live.ca

Download the app at agreader.ca/mbc

CALL 1-866-388-6284 www.milliganbiofuels.com

FARMERS, RANCHERS, SEED PROCESSORS BUYING ALL FEED GRAINS

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

TRAILERS Livestock Trailers

SEED/FEED/GRAIN Grain Wanted

Today’s top ag news, delivered. *6-Row* MALT BARLEY

TRAILERS

Take us with you.

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

BOOTH 1309

WE BUY OATS Call us today for pricing Box 424, Emerson, MB R0A 0L0 204-373-2328

“ON FARM PICK UP”

CANOLA WANTED

2013 Malt Contracts Available 2015 AOG Malt Contracts Available Box 238 Letellier, MB. R0G 1C0 BoxPhone 238 Letellier, MB. R0G 1C0 204-737-2000 Phone 204-737-2000 2014Toll-Free AOG Malt Contracts Available 1-800-258-7434 Toll-Free 1-800-258-7434 BoxMalt 238 MB. R0G 1C0 Agent: M &Letellier, J Weber-Arcola, SK. 2013 Contracts Available Agent: M & J Weber-Arcola, SK. Phone 204-737-2000 Phone 306-455-2509 Box 238 Letellier, MB. R0G 1C0 Phone 306-455-2509 Toll-Free 1-800-258-7434 Phone 204-737-2000 Agent: M & 1-800-258-7434 J Weber-Arcola, SK. Toll-Free Agent: Phone M & J 306-455-2509 Weber-Arcola, SK. Phone 306-455-2509

2015 EXISS ALUMINUM LIVESTOCK Trailer 7-ft x 24-ft GN; 2015 EXISS Horse Trailer 2 Horse Slantload. 10-yr Warranty SOKAL INDUSTRIES LTD. Phone (204)334-6596. Email: sokalind@mymts.net WANTED: CATTLE TRAILER. 7-ft wide x 16-ft or larger & tandem axle. Gooseneck or bumper hitch. Needs to be in good condition. Phone: (204)895-8338, Cell:(204)771-7850.

LOOKING FOR EQUIPMENT?

TRY SCAN TO DOWNLOAD THE APP »»

CAREERS

SASKATOON, LLOYDMINSTER, LETHBRIDGE, VANCOUVER, MINNEDOSA

1-204-724-6741

MALT BARLEY

anything you need through the

Head Office - Winkler (888) 974-7246 Jordan Elevator (204) 343-2323 Gladstone Elevator (204) 385-2292 Somerset Elevator (204) 744-2126 Sperling Elevator (204) 626-3261

• Competitive Prices • Prompt Movement • Spring Thrashed

For Pricing ~ 204-325-9555

37 4th Ave. NE Carman, MB R0G 0J0 Ph. (204) 745-6444 Email: vscltd@mts.net

“Naturally Better!” Soybean Crushing Facility (204) 331-3696

Buy and Sell

SEED/FEED/GRAIN Grain Wanted

BUYING:

Vanderveen Commodity Services Ltd.

*6-Row* Celebration & Tradition We buy feed barley, feed wheat, oats, soybeans, corn & canola

n Manitoba 110

FARMS WANTED! Considering selling your farm? Not sure what your farm is worth? Not sure where to start? Call me to discuss all options. All calls are confidential & dealt with in a professional manner. Currently there is strong demand for Grain & Livestock Farms from both domestic & overseas buyers. Rick Taylor, Sales Associate, HomeLife Home Professional Realty Inc. Ph:204-867-7551. rtaylor@homelife.com, www.homelifepro.com

SEED/ FEED/GRAIN Feed Grain

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

atteries t Oil Containers

REAL ESTATE Farms & Ranches – Wanted

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

SED OIL EPOT

The Manitoba Co-operator | October 15, 2015

CAREERS Help Wanted HELP WANTED: Feeding & care of dairy cattle. The position requires a detail-oriented, reliable person who is able to work efficiently w/farm machinery for feeding, bedding & manure removal. If interested, please send your resume to borstlap@xplornet.com or call (204)745-7864, Haywood, MB.

get the manitoba co-operator mobile app now! Keep up to date on all the latest regional ag news that matters to you with the new Co-operator mobile app! INSTANT ACCESS TO: • Daily regional ag news • Crops news • Livestock news • Daily market news • Commodity futures • WeatherFarm data • Machinery tips & reviews • Plus much more!

IT’S FREE! Scan the code to get the app – or visit agreader.ca Available for Android devices, iPhones and iPad. Part of the

More great agricultural apps available!