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Rain needed for germination But don’t seed deep to find it By Allan Dawson and Shannon VanRaes Co-operator staff
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espite dark clouds and much thunder, the May long weekend weather failed to deliver the dust-settling, crop kick-starting rain many farmers are anxiously awaiting. “What rain there was mostly fell in the southeast of the province,” said Lionel Kaskiw, a Souris-based farm production adviser for the Manitoba Department of Agriculture. While some producers did experience isolated rain and hail events, most producers only saw a meagre one to 10 millimetres of precipitation, he said. “So it’s some but it’s not really enough to make a big difference that’s for sure,” he added, noting most areas of the province need between half an inch and an inch of rain to germinate dry seeds. “Crop is still coming up in areas and so it does depend a little bit as to where you are in the southwest as to how severe the situation is,” Kaskiw said. “But south of the No. 2 Highway, there is a pretty good demand or need for rain fairly shortly just to get the crop germinated.” The adviser said that in areas that were seeded early with ce-
Once highly productive pastures along the Upper Assiniboine River near the Shellmouth Dam are now saturated with water after years of repeat flooding. Photo: Jennifer Paige
Frustrations rising along the river’s edge Producers operating in close proximity to the Assiniboine River from the Shellmouth Dam to St. Lazare are struggling to stay afloat BY JENNIFER PAIGE Co-operator staff/Brandon
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t happens ever year, no matter how wet or dry conditions have been. Water lays in the pastures and fields along the Upper Assiniboine River downstream from the Shellmouth Dam. Cliff Trinder, who runs a cattle operation with 32 miles of river frontage near Russell, describes the situation as “a mess” and says it’s high time the province dealt with the situation instead of perpetually kicking the can down the road. “We need to sit down and come up with some solutions and agreements about what we are going to do up here,” Trinder said recently. Without action, landowners like him will be left to pick up the fre-
quent and hefty tab for the actions of others, he said. “I am hugely impacted,” Trinder said. “A small flood will cost me half a million dollars in reconstruction and direct losses, and after so many years of constant flooding my pastures look like wasteland. The ground is so saturated that you can’t even drive a quad on it.” An estimated 50,000 acres along the banks of the Assiniboine, from the Shellmouth Dam to St. Lazare, are said to be at risk of flooding every spring, and over the past decade it has reached crisis proportions, says Stan Chochrane, chairman of the Assiniboine Valley Producers and a grain and cattle farmer who operates just outside the Sioux Valley Dakota Nation near Griswold. “Around 2006-07, we started to have floods nearly every year. It has been a financial hardship, plus it has taken a
lot of effort to try and manage a farm when a portion of your land is getting flooded all the time,” Cochrane said.
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INSIDE
Did you know?
LIVESTOCK Attitude adjustment
Farmers vulnerable to ‘ransomware’
A new mindset is needed to tap into new markets for beef
Precision agriculture makes farmers and the industry vulnerable to cyberattacks
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CROPS Frost risk rising Seed soybeans now to avoid frost risk later
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FEATURE A ready-made cottage Ready-to-move vacation homes becoming popular
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CROSSROADS Dairy history on display A St. Claude dairyman’s efforts are recognized
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ou’re all ready to start the planting season, using all your new precision agriculture tools for optimum seed, fertilizer and chemical placement. But all of a sudden all the data scrambles or disappears, and you receive an email demanding payment to get it back. Far fetched? Maybe not, says the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation. In a “Cyber Bulletin” issued April 17, the FBI warns that “smart farming” may increase cyber targeting against the U.S. Food and Agriculture Sector. “The FBI and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) assess the Food and Agriculture (FA) Sector is increasingly vulnerable to cyberattacks as farmers become more reliant on digitized data,” the FBI bulletin says. “While precision agriculture technology (a.k.a. smart farming) reduces farming costs and increases crop yields, farmers need to be aware of and understand the associated cyber risks to their data and ensure that companies entrusted to
Keep your data backed up in a separate location to protect theft from hackers, says the FBI. photo: thinkstock
manage their data, including digital management tool and application developers and cloud service providers, develop adequate cybersecurity and breach response plans.” The bulletin warns that aggregating “big data” analytics could allow criminals to track crop availability and pricing, or to exploit U.S. agriculture resources and market trends. “In addition to theft, farmlevel data may also be vulnerable to ransomware and data destruction. Ransomware has become a significant threat to U.S. businesses and indi-
viduals. Perpetrators use ransomware to encrypt a user’s important files, rendering them unreadable until a ransom is paid. Hacktivists may also destroy data to protest, for example, the use of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) or pesticides.” The FBI said the single most important protection measure is a robust data backup and recovery plan. “Backups should be maintained in a separate and secure location so that malicious actors cannot readily access them from local networks,” the bulletin says.
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Pallister cheers on Bell expansion Bell Canada is targeting Highway 75 in its expanded coverage plan — provided its merger with MTS is approved “I would be not surprised if the prices went up somewhat because we have been paying the cheapest prices in, frankly, most of the country.”
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eliable cellular service could be coming to Highway 75 if Bell Canada’s proposed multibillion-dollar takeover of Manitoba Telephone Services goes ahead. Speaking at the Morris Stampede and Exhibition grounds, Wade Oosterman, group president of BCE and Bell Canada, said the company promise to invest $1 billion in infrastructure over five years includes building three new cellular service sites along the highway, all linked by broadband fibre cables. However, exactly how cellular coverage will be improved or introduced beyond major routes remains unclear. “I expect that coverage will be enhanced in numerous places throughout the province. Specific details of that will be released at a later date, but certainly a billion dollars gets you a lot of expansion,” Oosterman said. “I think there will be a lot of benefits for Manitoba.” Almost all municipalities in the province have some areas without cellular service and some municipalities, such as the Rural Municipality of Stuartburn, have no service at all. Premier Brian Pallister was on hand for the announcement, but what the provincial government’s role will be in expanding rural service has yet to be defined. Describing himself as a “cheerleader” for the proposed plan, Pallister said the infrastructure expansion promised by Bell was simply what happens when “private sector businesses compete with one another.” While the deal — if approved by the Canadian Radio-Television and Telecommunications Commission and Competition Bureau — will reduce the number of cellular carriers in Manitoba from four to three, Pallister said competition isn’t always a numbers game.
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Premier Brian Pallister (r), Wade Oosterman, Pat Solman and Chris Goertzen examine a map of Highway 75. Photo: Shannon VanRaes
“There were players in the past and there was less service, so the correlation I don’t think is an absolute one,” he said.
Increased costs Some telecommunication watchers have raised concerns that reducing the number of competitors in the province will result in increased costs for consumers. “In jurisdictions with less competition, such as Toronto, cellphone rates are almost double the cost as in Manitoba,” said Jim Maloway, opposition MLA for Elmwood. “That is not a good deal for the people of our province.” Neither Pallister or Oosterman disputed the assertion that rates could rise as a result of the merger. Both men indicated that “you get what you pay for.” “We’ve had cheaper limited service, now we get better service,” said the premier. “I would be not surprised if the prices went up somewhat because we have been paying the cheapest prices
in, frankly, most of the country… but we haven’t been getting the service. So today’s announcement is about getting better, faster service.” For those without any cellular service at all, the discussion about rates remains a theoretical one. Pallister said he recognizes that some rural and remote area may not have the population levels needed to make a business case for cellular development, but said that shouldn’t exclude them from service. “I would make the case on the basis of public safety,” he said. “We need to continue to expand our access to cell coverage around the province… where economies of scale at the present time, in terms of residential or commercial numbers, may not make a compelling case.”
Partnership He added that ensuring total coverage could only be done in partnership with the federal government, but that dialogue
between the two levels of government is ongoing. Oosterman said that he believes it would be very rare to find an area of the province where a business case for providing cellular coverage could not be made. “Because it’s not just the community that lives there, it’s the travellers who go through there, it’s the roamers who arrive there, it’s the business that takes place there, commercial activity is everywhere,” he said. “So, you know, we expand as quickly as we can and to as many places as we can and there is always justification at the end of the day.” Chris Goertzen, president of the Association Manitoba Municipalities and mayor of Steinbach, said he was pleased with the news that cellular service would be improved along Highway 75. “AMM has lobbied both the provincial and federal governments for some time to develop a plan for improving wireless communication and Internet service in the rural and northern parts of Manitoba; we have pushed for this,” said Goertzen, adding he has long argued that effective telecommunication services are essential to economic development. “All of us share an equal interest in this announcement here today because cell service is so important to all our communities,” he added. shannon.vanraes@fbcpublishing.com
Farm equipment operator killed on Hwy. 83 A 63-year-old Roblin man died after a car crashed into the back of his tractor BY LORRAINE STEVENSON Co-operator staff
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Roblin-area man died May 15 when a car collided with the tractor he was driving on Hwy. 83. Police reported that just before 7 p.m. that evening they received a report of the
crash between the two vehicles travelling northbound near road 139 North. Their investigation showed the car had collided with the back of an open-cab tractor killing its 63-year-old driver. The driver and lone occupant of the car, a 48-yearold female from Russell was taken to hospital with minor
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OPINION/EDITORIAL
A voice for you
O Gord Gilmour Associate Editor
ne of the greatest issues you face as a farmer in the coming years is going to be ensuring you have a voice in the public realm. Increasingly, there are people who have opinions about the way you farm and that’s not going to change. You can attempt to educate them about what you do and why, but that’s only going to go so far. Eventually, you’ll run into the hidebound ideologues of the world who have already made up their mind and have little interest in absorbing new information and altering
their world view. At one point that wouldn’t have really been an issue, because farmers were a potent political force in their own right. For much of Canadian history, we were a rural country of farmers, and up until the end of the Second World War, the majority of Canadians was rural residents with ties to the farm. Back then populist political parties like the United Farmers held power at the provincial level and farm leaders were courted in the halls of power nationally. Obviously these days it’s a much harder sell. According to the 2011 Canadian Census, there were just 293,925 farm operators in the country, out of a total population of 34.34 million. Are farmers themselves one of those “special interest groups” they like to complain about? With those numbers it’s always going to be hard to move the needle, and doubly so if farmers aren’t willing to work together. The May 19 issue of the Manitoba Co-operator featured an article expressing concern that the province’s general farm organization, the Keystone Agricultural Producers (KAP), has a funding model that features a refundable checkoff, and some are calling for a move to an “opt-in” model rather than forcing producers to apply for the refund of their money. On one level I suppose that argument does have some merit. After all it’s a free country and nobody should necessarily have the power to compel membership in any organization, and certainly not something like an industry association that’s hardly life or death. But that’s not what this is about. Any farmer does in fact have the right to fill out a form, decline membership, and get their funds back. It might be a bit of a hassle, but it is well within the realm of the possible and there are farmers who do it every year. The real issue the opt-out system addresses is that all-toohuman failing of inertia. There are a lot of things we all know are good for us. Getting more exercise, for example, or eating a more nutritionally balanced diet, or — having a unified voice for the agriculture industry. Left to our own devices however, we’re just as likely to crack a beer, watch the game and forget to fill out that membership form and send in a cheque. Why should you want to have that unified voice? Because in my opinion, KAP represents quite possibly the best bang you’re going to get for your buck. It’s a relatively lean organization with a clearly defined mandate to represent the interests of the broad agriculture sector at the provincial level, with ties to national bodies that do the same. It concentrates on concrete issues and doesn’t get tied up in politicking or get taken over as a branch plant of one or another political party — a trend that’s unfortunately pronounced at the national level. To give just one example of how that dynamic has played out, Ian Wishart, who is currently a cabinet minister in the Pallister government, headed KAP for a considerable period during the previous government’s mandate. During that time, KAP never said a bad word about the NDP and in fact worked with it to accomplish what it could under the reality of a predominantly urban governing party. It was, and is, a mature and clear-eyed attitude that should be emulated elsewhere. KAP had made real progress on a number of files as a result, perhaps most notably on farmland education taxes. It convinced the Manitoba government to rebate 80 per cent of education tax on farmland, up to a maximum of $5,000 per farm, and continue to push for a fairer structural distribution of the education tax burden. It also managed to get the government to take a second look at some legislation such as water stewardship and nudged the labour-friendly NDP government to accept that agriculture is a unique industry and deserved some special dispensation under workplace health and safety regulations. It pioneered the alternative land use services (ALUS) concept, which has begun to catch on in jurisdictions across the country, and proposes compensating farmers for public goods like environmental services that are performed for the rest of society. Every farmer will look at that record of achievement and make their own decision about whether or not KAP adds value, and I won’t tell you what to do, or insist you should be a KAP member. I’ll only say that for $210 a year, it looks like a pretty good deal to an outsider. gord.gilmour@fbcpublishing.com
A great mind and a great character BY JOHN MORRISS Associate publisher
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he name Roy Atkinson used to be one of the most mentioned in this newspaper, but it’s been awhile since it appeared. Our digital search records go back to 2007 and since then Roy’s name comes up just once, in an interview with Allan Dawson at the National Farmers Union 40th anniversary annual meeting in 2009. A quote in that story couldn’t be more appropriate — “The first person who compromises, loses.” Reports on Roy’s passing at age 92 last week focused on his role as the NFU’s founding president, but that term ended in 1978. His influence on the organization and on farm politics in Western Canada continued for much longer. In a previous life as an employee of the Canadian Wheat Board, I spent a lot of time with “Big Roy,” sitting through meetings of the elected producer advisory committee and travelling with him to the committee’s local meetings with farmers. As others will agree, Roy was on one hand one of the most brilliant and on the other most aggravating people you would ever meet in farm politics. He would show
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up at meetings well briefed and having read all the background material, and he once told me his approach to either running or attending a meeting: “Never ask a question that you don’t know the answer to first.” That often meant that the person questioned either gave a correct answer that he or she would have preferred not to give, or gave the wrong answer and then got skewered by Roy. His ability to seek out the weak spot in an argument wasn’t only directed at his opponents in other organizations. Roy’s years as first NFU president were marked by militant activity — he even spent a few days in jail after a demonstration in P.E.I. In later years some of the NFU officials and members were inclined to take a less confrontational approach, but Roy remained
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in the background as the “éminence grise” of the organization, with an unofficial Prairiewide network of members backing his “never compromise” approach. However, in the end one reason that some found Roy so aggravating was that they consciously or subconsciously knew — or feared — that he was right. At wheat board advisory meetings in the 1980s, some of his fellow members would roll their eyes at Roy once again predicting a world with unfettered international transfer of capital, and how it would mean the end of the Pools and the takeover of the Canadian grain industry by multinationals. That seemed like paranoia at the time, but for better or worse, Roy’s predictions came true. Even those who think for the better should recognize Roy and the organization he founded for not being afraid to take a stand against conventional wisdom. Roy lost many battles, but never his principles. The day before he died, he reportedly refused a glass of orange juice from a hospital nurse because he’d seen reports of bad practices by California corporate farms. Prairie agriculture has lost one of its great minds and great characters.
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his ad from our May 11, 1961 issue offered a special on tractor and truck tires, with a 15x30 — 6-Ply offered at $135 ($1,135 in 2016 dollars). Tire prices may not have been at the top of farmers’ minds at the time — a front-page story referred to a new illustrated government publication called Fallout on the farm, a guide to farmers in the event of a nuclear attack. “In the event of a nuclear attack, the farmer’s first and most important job would be to protect himself and his family, and after that tend to herds and crops — cows first,” the article said. “Measures to deal with the large numbers of animals that may sicken and die as a result of radiation, plans to control the movement of farm produce that may be contaminated and other plans that will affect the farmer are being worked out.” Perhaps nuclear fallout from tests at the time was already having an effect — local anglers had petitioned the fisheries branch to remove a 7.5-foot, 100-pound-plus pike that was reportedly devouring all the game species in Silver Beach Lake near Russell. The big news that month was the sale of 187 million bushels of wheat and 47 million bushels of barley to “Mainland China.” Some politicians, notably CCF leader (and later wheat board minister after switching to the Liberals) Hazen Argue questioned the deal. The editorial defended the deal as a good foundation for future business, and criticized the politicians for making it “grist for propaganda mills.” Some farmers were apparently not convinced of the merits of fertilizer, and the Manitoba Department of Agriculture and Conservation had issued a release suggesting they test by dividing a field in half, leaving one unfertilized and fertilizing the other at the recommended rate, and then comparing the yield over three years.
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COMMENT/FEEDBACK
The three front-runners in the U.S. presidential race are leery of trade deals
Democratic U.S presidential candidate Hillary Clinton speaks at the Circle of Mothers conference, Trayvon Martin Foundation Gala in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, May 21, 2016.
U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) holds a news conference outside the U.S. Capitol in Washington, April 30, 2015.
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Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump addresses members of the National Rifle Association during their NRA-ILA Leadership Forum at their annual meeting in Louisville, Kentucky, May 20, 2016. Photo: REUTERS/John Sommers
Trade deals going nowhere
No U.S. presidential candidate sees trade deals as a vote winner this election cycle By Alan Guebert
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s the politics of this U.S. election year heat up, the chances of Congress debating — let alone passing — either of the White House’s marquee trade deals continue to melt away. Oh, there’s plenty of talk about the westward-looking Trans-Pacific Partnership and the Euro-centred Transatlantic Trade and Investment Pa r t n e r s h i p, o r T P P a n d T T I P, respectively. Most of the yakking, however, flows from Obama administration officials. Nary a word trickles out of Congress. Worse than Capitol Hill silence is the vocal pounding free trade takes when any of President Obama’s would-be successors talk trade. Bernie Sanders, a Democrat by name but socialist by heart, makes it crystal clear that he would rather eat glass than back “free” trade. Hillary Clinton, who three years ago called the TPP “exciting,” “innovative,” and “ambitious,” now sees it as an agreement that has “failed to provide the basic safety net support needed” for American workers. Take that as an “innovative” no. And The Donald? He’s against TPP because, as he noted in one Republican debate this spring, “It’s a deal that was designed for China to come in, as it always does, through the back door...”
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Talking ag biotech rule changes with the EU is like talking wish lists with Santa Claus: It’s foolish not to ask for the moon, but only a fool would expect it.
China, however, is not part of the Trans-Pacific Partnership, so whatever Trump meant must have been more of a “suggestion” than a fact. Whatever. Even chatted-about vice-presidential candidates are split on the White House’s trade deals. Ohio’s Sen. Sherrod Brown, a possible Clinton veep candidate, is an outspoken critic of all past and most future trade deals. Another mentioned Clinton running mate, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack, is Brown’s opposite, a strong supporter of both TPP and TTIP who can’t leave his Washington, D.C. office or American shores without offering a quick sermon on the virtues of free trade. The typical Vilsack sermon leans more on free trade law than free trade gospel: American farmers and ranchers have a birthright to sell whatever they can wherever they can. As such, groups like the Amer ican Soybean Association
Better water management needed The Manitoba Co-operator May 19 opinion piece “Province’s water needs attention not rhetoric,” is a very good read. This is the result of governments’ wishy-washy drainage policies and the conception that farmers and business have a right to run the show. Whatever happened to the public good as
(ASA) hold every farm state member of Congress and every USDA boss accountable for any hiccup in ag export sales. The ASA made that hard line perfectly clear — again — in a toughly worded April 11 letter to Vilsack and U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman. It was really more of a to-do list for the administration to complete before, ASA implied, it would bless any TTIP deal with the European Union. Some of the problems TTIP needs to resolve, ASA wrote, centre on the need “to reform or eliminate the EU’s significant non-tariff trade barriers” like its current “approval process for new biotechnology,” its “arbitrary restrictions on imports of U.S. soy-based biodiesel and biodiesel feedstocks,” and its “trade-constraining biotech labelling requirements...” Talking ag biotech rule changes with the EU is like talking wish lists with Santa Claus: It’s foolish not to
the guiding principle for public policy? What Canada so desperately needs is a Water Commissioner. Someone with the courage and resourcefulness (and clout) to lay down the pertinent regulations to protect “all the waters of our nation, Canada.” The present mishmash of every province doing “their” own thing, with an out-of -sight, outof-mind syndrome and attitude is not acceptable, as we have well experienced and recognized.
ask for the moon, but only a fool would expect it. ASA and Vilsack, however, are neither fools nor foolish. They now see TTIP as an opening to impose a “working biotech approval system” on the EU, a phrase ASA used in an April 8 letter to Vilsack that pressed hard for him to lean on the “EU Commission” to approve “three biotech soybean products.” Big Ag’s big push for the pending trade deals is understandable given the two changed realities of today’s election year politics. First, even as we lean on the EU to alter its biotech food rules, the U.S. Senate still can’t agree on how to write a biotech food labelling law here. Members know the tide has turned on labelling; 89 out of 100 Americans want it. Majority Republicans, however, don’t and they continue to search for a way to be anti-labelling without becoming anti-incumbents. Second, not one presidential contender sees free trade as a vote-winning issue. Taken together, it’s hard to see how any trade deal goes anywhere this year. After that, you have to take the word of Hillary or Bernie or Donald. Well, maybe not Donald. Or Hillary. Bernie’s solid, though. The Farm and Food File is published weekly throughout the U.S. and Canada. www.farmandfoodfile.com
Working with our U.S. neighbours to help achieve similar water protection would entail a diplomatic Canadian envoy to also pursue and achieve those results. A future for our children and grandchildren that isn’t filled with disaster and hardship is required. Let’s get serious about caring for and protecting our water. John Fefchak Virden, Man.
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tation with a group known as the Shellmouth Liaison Committee and we have regular conference calls with it during the operational period of the dam,” said Doug McMahon, assistant deputy minister with MIT’s water management and structures division. The Shellmouth Liaison Committee consists of upstream and downstream stakeholders, including agricultural interests, the City of Brandon, Portage la Prairie and Winnipeg, as well as local residents and conservation districts. Trinder and Cochrane are both members of the committee, representing affected agriculture interests. Farmers with property along the river frontage say they expect to see flooding in times of increased spring run-off or high levels of precipitation but they are frustrated as they feel in many cases flooding could be avoided with better management of the dam. “In 2010, 2012 and 2014, farmers had seeded all the way to Brandon and all of those years they lost those crops in summer floods because the dam did not have the capacity to catch the summer rains because they did not operate the dam properly in the spring,” Trinder said. McMahon says that along with water flow measurements and forecasts, operators also have to focus on the level of water within the reservoir, which affects when the dam is released. “It is a delicate balancing act managing the facility,” McMahon said. “We have aggressively drawn that reservoir down in the last half a dozen years in anticipation of spring run-off but once it is full, we have to release it.”
Artificial flooding Nobody disagrees that a full reservoir has to be drained or that rainfall has to go somewhere. What local landowners contend is the decisions have been made with the interests of the provincial budget in mind, not local landowners. In 2010, the province passed the Shellmouth Dam Act, which stipulates that the province is only responsible for flood compensation in times of artificial flooding. “The operation of the dam has become so much worse since that legislation came into effect,” Trinder said. It caused the province to attempt to match inflow and outflow and sets the stage for emergency outflows later in the season well after peak water should be an issue, he said. “When the summer rains come, they have no control because they haven’t put out what they should have earlier in the season,” Trinder said. Cochrane agrees, saying the definition of artificial flooding has hampered the province from releasing water from the dam at more appropriate times that would allow for downstream producers to have a better chance of recovering. “Right now the province
Compensation uncertain and slow
Stan Cochrane is the chairman of the Assiniboine Valley Producers, member of the Shellmouth Dam Liaison Committee and Griswold-area producer who has been affected by multiple years of flooding. Photo: Jennifer Paige
“After so many years of constant flooding my pastures look like wasteland. The ground is so saturated that you can’t even drive a quad on it.”
Cliff Trinder took this picture in July 2006, of mares and foals on his ranch on the west side of the Assiniboine River. Photo: Cliff Trinder
Even when compensation is due to landowners from artificial flooding, they say it takes too long and they have to jump through too many hoops to get it. Cliff Trinder says in the past 12 years, he’s had two years he’d consider normal use of the operation’s farmland, but he’s only ever received compensation for the 2011 season. “I think I had submitted 60 pieces of paperwork and about 100 pictures, and after a lengthy evaluation process, I was paid,” Trinder said. Cochrane says he sees flooding every year but has never received any substantial compensation. “We have tried to get compensation but have never received anything of substance,” Cochrane said. According to McMahon, a number of producers throughout the province has received compensation and a number of other claims is still being processed, but says he understands that farmers may be frustrated with the lengthy process. “That is a complex process and once you have defined how much was related to flooding, the agricultural experts become involved to determine what those losses were,” McMahon said. Producers who have submitted compensation claims say the process is excruciatingly slow with little to no resolve. “In 2014, they ran the river out of bank from basically April to October. We had 100 days of artificial flooding and they still haven’t dealt with that,” Trinder said. McMahon admits the process “could likely benefit from some kind of streamlining.”
Cliff Trinder Russell area producer
does a very poor job of managing the dam because they have these operational guidelines,” Cochrane said. “They will not let more water out of the dam than is coming in because that is considered artificial flooding.” McMahon says this year the reservoir had been drawn down to a fairly low level already and MIT did not have the opportunity to release more water because there is a limit to how far down the facility can be drawn down. “Essentially, there is only so much water in that reservoir and certainly if there is an opportunity to reduce it, we have done that in the past,” McMahon said. “This is a moderately sized reservoir and there is only so much we can do with that.”
Upstream Although timing of the dam release and compensation may be contentious issues, both residents and provincial experts agree on the challenge that comes with predicting the Shellmouth Dam’s inflows. McMahon says the Upper Assiniboine Basin is the most challenging basin in the province to accurately forecast. “About 75 per cent of the Assiniboine River Basin comes f ro m o u t s i d e Ma n i t o b a ,” McMahon said. “So, it can be very challenging in wet years to operate the facility to the satisfaction to all of the interests.”
Three options on the table
Trinder captured the same pasture in 2014 following multiple flooding events. Photo: Cliff Trinder
“There is a lot of speculation over how changing land use is changing the hydrology in that part of the basin,” McMahon continued. “Our forecasting methods rely on a lot of historical values and soil conditions but if we have changing land uses, it will certainly impact the forecasting accuracy.” Both Trinder and Cochrane have no doubt that increased drainage in Saskatchewan has caused a dramatic rise in water flows moving into the province. “Manitoba is underestimating the flows because of the situation with agricultural and infrastructural drainage in Saskatchewan. The inflow numbers are so far out of whack,” Trinder said. “Saskatchewan’s land drainage is out of control, unmeasured, and still increasing.” McMahon says that the Saskatchewan Water Security
Agency does not do a lot of forecasting in Assiniboine River Basin, as there are not a lot of ramifications down stream for them, so there is little data on water volumes, but notes the two provinces recently inked a memorandum of understanding to talk about the problem. In the meantime, Trinder and Cochrane, along with a number of residents on the river frontage, anxiously wait to see what position the newly instated Manitoba government will take on the issues that surround the Shellmouth Dam. “Right now there has been no change in the government contacts we have within the liaison committee. But, I am really hoping this new government will have a different attitude about this whole situation,” Cochrane said. jennifer.paige@fbcpublishing.com
A study commissioned by the province and released this past January identified three main possible solutions to flooded farmland down stream from the dam. “One was the addition of the spillway gates, buying out lower-laying agricultural lands that are subject to frequent flooding and they also looked at constructing linear dikes down the river,” MIT’s Doug McMahon said. Spillway gates and downriver dikes were non-starters. The gates wouldn’t have the desired effect without changes to the structure’s operating guidelines and the dikes were deemed too expensive, leaving the buyout option the best one on the table. “The downstream buyout was the most cost efficient and would also provide more operational flexibility for the facility,” McMahon said. Cliff Trinder agrees it’s probably the best option available. “I do believe that the province needs to own the floodplain from Shellmouth Dam to St. Lazare,” Trinder said. “This would allow the operator to use the Shellmouth outflows to capacity to keep the dam in control and provide some flood protection.” Cochrane isn’t in favour of it but believes the province will most likely buy out the low-lying land as it comes with the smallest price tag. But he says it isn’t a solution he likes. “Why are we allowing Saskatchewan to drain all of the land and make more farmland and then we are willing to buy out a bunch of farmers and turn a whole bunch of our land into wasteland just to dump water in?” Cochrane asked.
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The Manitoba Co-operator | May 26, 2016
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real crops germination has been uneven, with seeds sprouting in lower areas but not higher and drier areas of fields. “So we are getting to the point where we need the rain to get that stuff to germinate,” he said. But he said farmers should avoid the temptation to seed small-seeded crops such as canola and flax more deeply to reach moisture. “I still think if you can lay oilseeds (canola and flax) in about an inch it’s maybe a little bit above the layer where the moisture is, but it won’t take much for the two levels to meet if we get a decent rain,” Kaskiw said. “Then it will be up and take off fast. Trying to sink it into the moisture is always risky… (because) a seed may not have enough energy to get to the soil surface. That is when we’ll get some really spotty crops. “If we don’t get rain you won’t have to worry about it.” Some American weather models suggest that southern Manitoba could get a half- to one-inch rain around June 1, Kaskiw said. “As long as we can get it in the next two weeks it would be definitely beneficial,” he said. “Some areas are still not too bad. I was talking to a producer in the Birtle area and he is seeding right into moisture. So it depends a bit on where you are.” Department of Agriculture weather records show parts of Manitoba’s northwest and Interlake regions had close to normal to above-normal rainfall since May 1. For example Gilbert Plains and Roblin as of May 15 had 227 and 115 per cent of average rainfall having received 50 and 31 millimetres, respectively. However, both regions have a number of stations reporting below-average rainfall. It’s even drier in the central, eastern and southwest regions, the data shows. For example, since May 1 Winkler has received just only about five per cent of average precipitation. Morden, Gretna, Elm Creek, Carman and Pilot Mount aren’t much better. Not only are many places dry, but most stations across agroManitoba are also reporting warmer-than-average temperatures — some well above normal. For example Drifting River, north of Gilbert Plains, has recorded 147 per cent of normal corn heats units so far, while Arborg and Gladstone are 135 and 131 per cent of average. Lower-than-normal snowfall, followed by high winds have helped to dry the topsoil in many Manitoba fields. Spotty germination makes it hard to control weeds and to harvest because plants will be at different stages, Kaskiw said. “We had those days with 60- to 70-kilometre winds that dried out the soil to where you disturbed it,” he said. “And we just haven’t had much rain since so some of those areas are just getting too dry. Some spots to the south (of Souris) here guys stopped seeding a week ago because it was just too dry already.” The good news is several years of wet conditions have resulted in adequate subsoil moisture in many areas. “If we can get this crop germinated and the roots going down they will get into moisture,” Kaskiw said. “I really think even if it is a dry year, on average, we will still get an average crop because of the subsoil moisture we have in reserve. It’s just to get it germinated and get it growing. That’s the big thing.
“Most people I talk to say you don’t have to go down very deep and there is moisture there.” While checking on seed germination Kaskiw has come across some pests, including wireworms, which feed on cereal seedings, and dingy cutworms that feed on seedling leaves. “Wireworms are out there but I don’t think they are too severe,” Kaskiw said during the CropTalk Westman webinar May 18. “Usually we don’t see a lot of damage unless the numbers are really high.” Farmers should be scouting for flea beetles in canola now too, he said. With dry conditions and spotty germination the insects could swarm canola plants overwhelming their insecticidal seed treatments. “That’s something to be watching for… because they could do a lot of damage to the plants that are up,” he said. “They could do more damage than the plants can handle. “Now is a good time to be watching because they are all out and the canola is just going to be nicely coming up and it will definitely be in a vulnerable stage during the first week or so as it comes through the ground.”
Some farmers may regret having not done a pre-seed weed burn-off this spring, Kaskiw said. Weed activity started slowly but winter annuals are starting to flower and set seed now, he said. “You will be kicking yourself later on if you don’t do the burnoff because when it comes time for in-crop (weed) control the things are going to be huge and the expense of controlling them will be a lot more,” he said. Kaskiw said he has seen some yellowing winter wheat and believes it’s because there hasn’t been enough rain to get springapplied nitrogen into the root zone so the plants can use it. All that said, he added that the line between wet and dry can be a fine one. “If we were to get a long weather event where we got two or three inches of rain, we’d be in a situation where we’d be getting too wet again,” he said. “Because we do have a lot of subsoil moisture, it’s just right now when you’re putting that seed in an inch or inch and a half of soil that’s so dry that causes problems.”
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Weekly accumulated rainfall - May 17-23, 2016 Rain came to some parts of Manitoba over the long weekend but much of the province remains dry.
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The Manitoba Co-operator | May 26, 2016
Monsanto to reject $62-billion Bayer bid, seek higher price The offer of $122 per share is a 37 per cent premium over Monsanto’s share values By Greg Roumeliotis and Mike Stone New York/Frankfurt / Reuters
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onsanto Co., the world’s largest seed company, will reject Bayer AG’s $62-billion acquisition bid and seek a higher price, two people familiar with the matter said May 24. Monsanto can see the logic of combining with the German drugs and crop chemicals group, and believes a deal could get the necessary antitrust and other regulatory approvals, the people said, leaving the door open for further negotiations. Bayer will now have to decide whether to raise its bid, even as the company faces criticism from some shareholders that its $122-per-share offer is already too high. The other options are to walk away, or mount a hostile bid. The Saint Louis, Missouri-based company has confidence in its stand-alone plan and believes shareholders deserve a better offer, the sources said. Global agrochemicals companies are racing to consolidate, partly in response to a drop in commodity prices that has hit farm incomes. Seeds and pesticides markets are also increasingly converging.
WHAT’S UP Please forward your agricultural events to daveb@fbcpublishing. com or call 204-944-5762. June 7: National Summit on the Control of Agricultural Injuries and Death in Canada, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., TCU Place, 35-22nd St. E., Saskatoon. For more info call 306-966-7884 or visit www.cchsa ccssma.usask.ca. June 15-17: Canada’s Farm Progress Show, Evraz Place, Regina. For more info visit myfarmshow.com. June 21: CanolaPalooza Manitoba, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Canada-ManitobaCrop Diversification Centre, 370 River Rd., Portage la Prairie. For more info or to register (required) visit canolacouncil.org or call Ellen McNabb at 204-982-7751. July 5-7, 12-14: Crop Diagnostic School, Carman. For more info or to register call 204-745-5663 or email monika.menold@gov.mb.ca. July 10-12: Canadian Seed Trade Association annual meeting, Hyatt Regency, 655 Burrard St., Vancouver. For more info or to register visit cdnseed.org/meetingregistration/. July 12-13: Dairy Farmers of Canada annual general meeting, Delta Prince Edward, 18 Queen St., Charlottetown. For more info visit www.dfpei.pe.ca/dfcagm2016. htm. July 24-28: Chicken Farmers of Canada summer meeting, Delta Toronto, 75 Lower Simcoe St., Toronto. For more info visit www. summermeeting2016.ca. July 28: Horticulture School, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, 370 River Rd., Portage la Prairie. For more info or to pre-register (required), call 204-745-5663. Nov. 15-17: Canadian Forage and Grassland Association annual conference, Fairmont Winnipeg, 2 Lombard Place, Winnipeg. For more info visit canadianfga.com/ CFGA_Conf/. Dec. 1: Prairie Oat Growers Association annual meeting, Lakeview Hecla Resort, Hwy. 8, Hecla Island. For more info visit poga.ca.
ChemChina plans to buy Switzerland’s Syngenta for $43 billion, after Syngenta rejected a bid from Monsanto. Dow Chemical Co. and DuPont are forging a $130-billion business. With German rival BASF SE having previously considered a tie-up with Monsanto, Bayer has moved to avoid being left behind. Leverkusen-based Bayer’s unsolicited bid for Monsanto is the largest allcash takeover on record, according to Thomson Reuters data. Bayer said May 23 that the proposal made to Monsanto’s management represented a 37 per cent premium over the closing price of Monsanto shares on May 9, before rumours of a planned bid emerged. The Bayer bid triggered an investor backlash in which one of the German company’s major shareholders called the move “arrogant empire building.” Bayer said it planned to finance the deal with a combination of debt and equity, primarily via a rights offering. Equity would account for about a quarter of the deal value. “We have long respected Monsanto’s business and share its vision to create an integrated business that we believe is
capable of generating substantial value for both companies’ shareholders,” Bayer chief executive Werner Baumann said in a statement.
Price estimates Bayer, which has a market value of $90 billion, said the merger would create “a leading integrated agriculture business,” referring to Bayer’s push to seek more synergies from combining the development and sale of seeds and crop protection chemicals. Most of the major agrochemical companies are aiming to genetically engineer more robust plants and custom build chemicals to go with them, selling them together to farmers who are struggling to contend with low commodity prices. The proposal comes as ChemChina’s deal for Syngenta faces regulatory review in the United States over concerns about the security of U.S. food supply. Any deal between Bayer and Monsanto could raise U.S. antitrust concerns because of an overlap in seeds business, particularly in soybeans, cotton and canola, antitrust experts have said. Bayer, the inventor of aspirin and maker of Yasmin birth control pills, is far more diversified than Syngenta or
Monsanto, with products including cancer drugs, flea and tick collars for pets and Coppertone sunscreen. Some analysts have said a deal with Monsanto could lead to a breakup of the group. Bayer’s crop science division has businesses in seeds, crop protection and nonagricultural pest control, potentially complementing Monsanto’s seeds assets.
Bayer, BASF ambitions Monsanto approached Bayer this year to express interest in the latter’s crop science unit, in the form of an acquisition or joint venture, sources told Reuters in March. Both Bayer and BASF had been exploring tie-ups with Monsanto for months but valuation concerns have made a deal elusive, sources have said. Bayer is ranked No. 2 in crop chemicals, with an 18 per cent market share, just behind Syngenta on 19 per cent, industry data shows. Monsanto is the leader in seeds, with a 26 per cent market share, followed by DuPont with 21 per cent. DuPont agreed last year to merge with Dow Chemical. Any Bayer-Monsanto deal would further reduce the number of major players in seeds and pesticides to four from six.
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The Manitoba Co-operator | May 26, 2016
Throne speech commits to carbon pricing An incentive program similar to ALUS could work with the province’s move towards carbon pricing, says KAP BY SHANNON VANRAES Co-operator staff
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anitoba’s new Conservative government committed to carbon pricing in its first speech from the throne but details re m a i n s p a r s e a b o u t w h a t t h a t means for farmers. W h e n Pre m i e r Br i a n Pa l l i s t e r attended a public event last Friday in Morris, his spokeswoman said he would not be commenting on the issue — at least not yet. Dan Mazier, president of Keystone Agricultural Producers (KAP) speculates that details will be coming in the new government’s budget, which is expected in the coming days. But he hasn’t yet spoken with any of the new ministers regarding the issue of carbon pricing. “I expect we will, things are still very new,” he said. “I’m not even
“I know that some people say we should all be good stewards of the land anyways, but I think we’re all realizing that when it comes to this issue… non-renewable energy, you can really only incentivize or tax.”
Dan Mazier
quite sure which new department will handle it. I would think it might be multi-departmental, but we will have to wait and see.” The general farm lobby group had worked closely with the previous New Democratic government on its greenhouse gas plan released last year and expects to also work well with Pallister and his cabinet, said Mazier.
He said a program such as Alternative Land Use Service, better known as ALUS, would be a helpful model. ALUS is an incentive program that recognizes ranchers’ and farmers’ work in restoring wetlands, prairies and other natural landscapes. “A program like ALUS would be a really good way to implement, or at least get the discussion going on
what would be the value of carbon sequestration, and carbon credits and all that kind of stuff that would be one way, and the government has already said it is committing to an ALUS-type program,” Mazier said. In March — prior to Manitoba’s general election — all provinces and territories agreed to implement a form of carbon pricing, in accordance with the federal government’s aim to reduce carbon emissions. “I know that some people say we should all be good stewards of the land anyways, but I think we’re all realizing that when it comes to this issue… non-renewable energy, you can really only incentivize or tax, those are the only two ways of approaching it,” Mazier said. “But we hope to know more soon.” shannon.vanraes@fbcpublishing.com
FESTIVALS Contact us with your event, dates, location and contact info at news@fbcpublishing.com. May 27-29: Grunthal Spring Rodeo. Call 204-392-7475 or email allissa@hanoverag.com. June 4-5: New Bothwell Summer Fair. Visit the “I’m from New Bothwell” group page or the “New Bothwell Summer Fair” event page on Facebook. June 4-5: Stonewall/Rockwood Fair. Call 204-467-5612 or email janicerutherford@mymts.net. June 5: Family Day, Holland. Call 204-526-2263 or email Theresa@ tntharness.com. June 5: Back 40 Folk Festival, Morden Park, Morden. Visit back40folkfest.com. June 8-12: Manitoba Summer Fair, Keystone Centre, Brandon. Call 204-726-3590 or visit provincialexhibition.com. June 10-11: Lundar Agricultural Fair and Exhibition. Call 204-2783255 or visit www.lundarfair.com. June 10-11: Olde Tyme Country Fair, Niverville. Visit nivervillefair. com. June 11-12: Montcalm Heritage Festival, St. Joseph. Visit museestjoseph.ca/festival/. June 17-19: Pelican Lake Fair, Ninette. Call 204-523-4139 or visit www.pelicanlakeagsociety. wix.com/pelican-lake-ag. June 17-26: Red River Exhibition, 3977 Portage Ave., Winnipeg. Call 204-888-6990 or visit www. redriverex.com. June 18-19: Boissevain Fair. Call 204-534-0857 or email nicolekyle_88@hotmail.com. June 18-19: Pioneer Power and Equipment 20th annual club show, Commonwealth Air Training Plan Museum grounds, Brandon Airport. Call 204-7634342 or 204-729-8331. June 24-25: Killarney Fair. Call 204-523-8289 or email killarneyag@live.ca. June 25: Delodaze, Deloraine Fairgrounds. Call 204-7473668 or visit delowin.ca/ delodaze-2016/.
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The Manitoba Co-operator | May 26, 2016
LIVESTOCK MARKETS (Friday to Thursday) Winnipeg Slaughter Cattle Steers — Heifers — D1, 2 Cows 87.00 - 96.00 D3 Cows 80.00 - 87.00 Bulls 107.00 - 117.00 Feeder Cattle (Price ranges for feeders refer to top-quality animals only) Steers (901+ lbs.) 145.00 - 171.00 (801-900 lbs.) 160.00 - 186.00 (701-800 lbs.) 175.00 - 198.00 (601-700 lbs.) 180.00 - 204.00 (501-600 lbs.) 185.00 - 213.00 (401-500 lbs.) 190.00 -220.00 Heifers (901+ lbs.) 130.00 - 156.00 (801-900 lbs.) 145.00 - 164.00 (701-800 lbs.) 155.00 - 175.00 (601-700 lbs.) 160.00 - 182.00 (501-600 lbs.) 170.00 -195.00 (401-500 lbs.) 180.00 -207.00
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Alberta South — — 92.00 - 108.00 84.00 -97.00 — $ 158.00 -174.00 172.00 - 188.00 180.00 - 207.00 200.00 -222.00 205.00 - 230.00 210.00 - 235.00 $ 147.00 - 161.00 159.00 - 170.00 165.00 - 179.00 172.00 - 190.00 182.00 - 205.00 186.00 - 210.00
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(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.)
Feeder Cattle May2016 August 2016 September 2016 October 2016 Novemeber2016 January 2017
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May 20, 2016
Previous Year 43,100 10,314 32,786 N/A 568,000
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Close 148.28 148.10 146.15 144.18 140.60 135.88
Change 0.45 0.85 0.47 0.20 0.92 0.53
Week Ending May 14, 2016 1,198 26,361 16,473 1,066 570 5,254 240
Prime AAA AA A B D E
Previous Year 778 22,880 13,412 759 608 4,042 244
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 202 E 186 E 183.30
Last Week 193.97 179.39 176.49
Last Year (Index 100) 193.56 180.00 182.81
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December 2016
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Choice (110+ lb.) (95 - 109 lb.) (80 - 94 lb.) (Under 80 lb.) (New crop)
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olumes were light moving through Manitoba’s cattle yards during the week ended May 20, as many producers remained busy with spring field work. While a final influx is possible ahead of the summer, activity is expected to remain on the light side over the next few months. Fo r w h a t’s s t i l l m ov i n g , t h e w e a k e r Canadian dollar has provided some support to prices, said Rick Wright of Heartland Order Buying Co. The declining Canadian currency was bringing in more U.S. buying interest for the heavier-weight cattle, he said, and there was also good interest in lighter-weight cattle going out to grass. The unpredictable Canadian dollar is driving the market, said Wright, noting not a lot of U.S. activity a month ago, but the border crossings are now busy every day. With many yards set to go into summer slowdown mode, buyers are actively looking to purchase what they can now. Wright said it was encouraging that the market had shown some improvement over the past month, but added most backgrounded cattle are still being sold for a loss. R i g h t n ow, p r o d u c e r s s e l l i n g b a c k grounded cattle are getting close to what they paid for the calf in the fall, but are giving away the feed, interest, trucking, et cetera, he said. While they were losing even more a month ago, they are still losing about $200 per head given the current market. As a result, many backgrounders are now
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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 May 22, 2016 Broiler Turkeys (6.2 kg or under, live weight truck load average) Grade A ................................................$1.895 Undergrade ....................................... $1.805 Hen Turkeys (between 6.2 and 8.5 kg liveweight truck load average) Grade A ................................................$1.885 Undergrade ........................................ $1.785 Light Tom/Heavy Hen Turkeys (between 8.5 and 10.8 kg liveweight truck load average) Grade A ................................................$1.885 Undergrade ........................................ $1.785 Tom Turkeys (10.8 and 13.3 kg, live weight truck load average) Grade A..................................................$1.830 Undergrade.......................................... $1.745 Prices are quoted f.o.b. producers premise.
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facing the decision of holding and finishing the cattle themselves, or cutting their losses and getting out now. Some have retained ownership and sent their cattle to the U.S. or Alberta to feed, but selling is more common. The market has now moved through two turns of inventory that have lost money, which will make backgrounders even more cautious when they come back to buy in the fall, Wright said. “There’s not a lot of joy in the cattle business,” he said. “These guys will be much more disciplined in their buying practices in the fall than what they were in the spring.” The cow market is one sector that is still solid, with the summer grilling season bringing in demand for hamburger. Wright said there was more room to the upside for the cows, but the exchange rate will determine what the price will be. Pasture and forage conditions are a fact o r i n t h e b a c k g ro u n d b e i n g w a t c h e d closely. “It’s dry, right from Alberta through Manitoba,” said Wright. If it’s a dry summer, the logistics of the cattle market would change, with calves and yearlings coming in earlier than normal. Phil Franz-Warkentin writes for Commodity News Service Canada, a Winnipeg company specializing in grain and commodity market reporting.
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Sheep and Lambs Winnipeg
“There’s not a lot of joy in the cattle business.”
Phil-Franz Warkentin
Cattle Grades (Canada)
Week Ending May 14, 2016 51,886 12,298 39,588 N/A 601,000
U.S. cattle buyers look north as loonie falters Auction yards are entering summer slowdown mode
Ontario $ 144.48 - 166.00 147.16 - 169.35 75.83 - 102.06 75.83 - 102.06 109.92 - 132.71 $ 164.56 - 185.35 177.19 - 193.72 186.90 - 217.70 179.80 - 229.91 180.63 - 244.74 163.63 - 244.74 $ 149.47 - 170.11 164.11 - 180.09 165.53 - 186.85 163.00 - 197.11 171.33 - 214.90 166.90 - 221.37
$
Futures (May 20, 2016) in U.S. Fed Cattle Close Change June 2016 121.55 -1.03 August 2016 118.33 -0.58 October 2016 117.83 -0.27 December 2016 117.78 0.45 February 2017 116.68 0.45 April 2017 115.35 0.45
Canada East West Manitoba U.S.
$1 Cdn: $0.7727 U.S. $1 U.S: $1.294 Cdn.
column
Cattle Prices
Slaughter Cattle Grade A Steers Grade A Heifers D1, 2 Cows D3 Cows Bulls Steers
EXCHANGES: May 13, 2016
U.S. live cattle and feeder cattle futures tumbled by their respective daily price limits May 23, declining two per cent or more in a selloff triggered by bearish U.S. Depar tment of Agriculture data released after the May 20 session. USDA in its monthly Cattle-on-Feed report May 20 showed the number of cattle placed on feed in April was seven per cent above last year, compared with analysts’ expectations for a slight reduction.
“The placements number obviously was a huge miss,” said Top Third Ag Marketing analyst Craig VanDyke. Several live cattle contracts finished the ses sion down by the daily limit of 3.000 cents, with most active August easing to 114.450 cents per lb, a roughly 2-1/2 week low. The contract eased for the third straight session, shedding 4.6 per cent during that stretch for the worst such performance in its history. CME August feeder cattle fell by their 4.500 cents limit to 143.425 c e n t s p e r l b, l ow e s t i n about a week. Lean hogs contracts declined by one per cent or more. Memor ial Day
holiday on the last Monday of May (May 30), considered the unofficial start of the summer grilling season. But much of the buying is done while beef and pork packers are also likely to idle at least one day surrounding the holiday, reducing demand for slaughter. “Memorial Day demand i s l i g h t e n i n g u p. We’re n o t f e e d i n g t h e b u l l ,” VanDyke said of bullish news that could prompt higher pr ices. After the market closed on May 23, USDA released monthly cold storage data for April showing how much beef and pork was in U.S. freezers and refrigerators, data that was seen generally in line with pre-report expectations, traders said.
Goats Kids Billys Mature
Winnipeg (Hd Fats) — — —
Toronto ($/cwt) 91.11 - 408.32 — 101.07 - 329.77
Horses <1,000 lbs. 1,000 lbs.+
Winnipeg ($/cwt) — —
Toronto ($/cwt) 26.00 - 85.00 57.53 - 71.65
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The Manitoba Co-operator | May 26, 2016
GRAIN MARKETS column
Manitoba Elevator Prices
Speculator buying, low dollar fuel canola action
Average quotes as of May 19, 2016 ($/tonne)
Few, if any, reports of frost-damaged canola appear DAVE SIMS CNSC
I
CE Futures Canada’s canola futures posted solid gains during the week ended May 20 as speculator interest drove canola’s July contract above the $525-per-tonne mark. Contracts began the week on a bouncy note as the market was roiled by duelling weather influences. Temperatures over the period of May 12-15 dipped as low as -6 C in some regions, which caused some worry among watchers. At the same time, rain was forecast for several parched regions in Alberta, which partially eased concerns over excess dryness. The give and take continued into the next session, with chart-based buying leading to mild gains. However, on May 18, canola saw its biggest move when the front-month contract shot up $5.80 on a rash of speculator buying. Canola also appeared to be somewhat underpriced relative to other oilseeds. The latter stages of the week saw action in the Canadian dollar give canola added support, as the loonie hit a one-month low relative to its U.S. counterpart. Anyone who predicted frost damage to the canola crop was likely surprised by week’s end, as reports of injury to crops were few if any.
Future
Basis
Cash
E. Manitoba wheat
192.45
43.00
235.45
W. Manitoba wheat
192.45
36.65
229.10
E. Manitoba canola
526.00
-19.06
506.94
W. Manitoba canola
526.00
-21.18
504.82 Source: pdqinfo.ca
Moving forward, questions remain over how much old-crop supply is out there, which will likely factor in to some of the forward contract pricing participants see. Crush margins also hung relatively firm. Canola’s July contract settled $10 higher than at the same time the previous week as traders rushed to secure positions ahead of the long weekend.
Weather favours corn In the U.S., it was a bearish week for corn, with prices plunging due to strengthening in the U.S. dollar and favourable weather in the U.S. Midwest. The July contract ended cents higher than the week before, which brought it ever closer to the psychologically important US$4-a-bushel mark. Soybeans finished higher for the week. The market took strength from gains in vegetable oil and a U.S. Department of Agriculture report that called for slightly lower acreage than last year. The July contract rose over US$9 and shows signs of moving higher still. Speculation that U.S. farmers will swap out corn acres in favour of soybeans limited the upside, but only so much. Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT ) wheat futures lost ground, however. Disappointing export sales and spillover losses from other commodities weighed on the market. Favourable weather conditions in the U.S. southern Plains also dragged on values. Dave Sims writes for Commodity News Service Canada, a Winnipeg company specializing in grain and commodity market reporting.
For three-times-daily market reports and more from Commodity News Service Canada, visit the Markets section at www.manitobacooperator.ca.
Port Prices As of Monday May 19, 2016 ($/tonne) Last Week
Weekly Change
U.S. hard red winter 12% Houston
172.51
0.37
U.S. spring wheat 14% Portland
228.27
-2.47
Canola Thunder Bay
533.10
16.60
Canola Vancouver
553.10
16.60
Closing Futures Prices
As of Monday, May 19, 2016 ($/tonne) Last Week
Weekly Change
ICE canola
523.10
16.60
ICE milling wheat
237.00
1.00
ICE barley
171.00
-3.00
Mpls. HRS wheat
194.19
-0.55
Chicago SRW wheat
172.24
0.28
Kansas City HRW wheat
164.61
-0.64
Corn
153.54
0.39
Oats
122.07
-2.27
Soybeans
393.71
-0.18
Soymeal
416.67
15.10
Soyoil
703.62
-14.55
Cash Prices Winnipeg As of Monday, May 19, 2016 ($/tonne) Last Week
Weekly Change
Feed wheat
220.07
9.19
Feed barley
177.75
n/a
Rye
n/a
n/a
Flaxseed
447.22
2.36
Feed peas
334.37
n/a
Oats
178.32
0.65
Soybeans
432.48
13.60
Sunflower (NuSun) Fargo, ND ($U.S./CWT) Sunflower (Confection) Fargo, ND ($U.S./CWT)
16.60
n/a
Ask
Ask
Prairie wheat bids hold steady as loonie falls U.S. wheat futures all finished down on the week BY PHIL FRANZ-WARKENTIN CNS Canada
C
ash spring wheat bids across Western Canada held relatively steady during the week ended May 20, with weakness in the Canadian dollar helping basis levels improve despite a decline in U.S. futures. Depending on the location, average Canada Western Red Spring (CWRS) wheat prices were up $1 to down $1, according to price quotes from a crosssection of delivery points across the Prairie provinces compiled by PDQ (Price and Data Quotes). Average prices ranged from about $230 per tonne in southeastern Saskatchewan to as high as $244 in northern Alberta. Quoted basis levels varied from location to location, but generally improved by about $2-$3 to range from $37 to $50 per tonne above the futures
Average CWRS prices ranged from about $230 per tonne in southeastern Saskatchewan to as high as $244 in northern Alberta.
when using the grain company methodology of quoting the basis as the difference between U.S. dollar-denominated futures and Canadian dollar cash bids. When accounting for currency exchange rates by adjusting Canadian prices to U.S. dollars, CWRS bids ranged from US$175 to $186 per tonne, down by about $2 compared to the previous week. That would put the currencyadjusted basis levels at about US$8-$19 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 $10 to $25 below the futures. Average Canada Prairie Spring Red (CPSR) bids were slightly firmer on the week. Average CPSR prices came in at about $202-$206 per tonne in Saskatchewan, and $213-$216 per tonne in Alberta. Average durum prices were up by as much as $10 per tonne, depending on
the location, with bids in Saskatchewan ranging from roughly $292 to $297 per tonne. The July spring wheat contract in Minneapolis, off of which most CWRS contracts in Canada are based, was quoted at US$5.2775 per bushel on May 20, down 7.75 U.S. cents from the previous week. Kansas City hard red winter wheat futures, traded in Chicago, are more closely linked to CPSR in Canada. The July K.C. wheat contract was quoted at US$4.49 per bushel on May 20, down seven U.S. cents compared to the previous week. The July Chicago Board of Trade soft wheat contract settled at US$4.6775 on May 20, down by seven U.S. cents on the week. The Canadian dollar closed at 76.2 U.S. cents on May 20, down by a full cent relative to its U.S. counterpart on the week.
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The Manitoba Co-operator | May 26, 2016
LIVESTOCK h u s b a n d r y — t h e s c i e n c e , S K I L L O R ART O F F AR M IN G
New mindset needed? Earls is just the ‘tip of the iceberg’ Consumers are starting to call the tune about how cattle are raised, and the sector needs to respond, say industry observers By ALEXIS KIENLEN Staff
C
onsumers are demanding sustainable beef and many want it sooner rather than
later. That’s a key lesson from the Earls Restaurant controversy — and evidence producers need to change their thinking, say experts. “The first thing the cattle industry has to do is stop believing that there is no money to be made with niche markets. There is money to be made,” said Sylvain Charlebois, one of Canada’s most well-known experts on the food industry. “The second thing the industry has to do is come up with a strategy. Define what sustainable beef means and execute a strategy as quickly as possible.” Earls’ controversial (and since reversed) decision to source Certified Humane beef from the U.S. shows that consumer trends move quickly — but the beef industry has trouble keeping up, said Charlebois, dean of the faculty of management at Dalhousie University. The Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef, formed in 2014, is reviewing the criteria developed for McDonald’s “verified sustainable beef,” but isn’t expecting to complete that job until 2017. That means it will be 2019 before cattle raised under those protocols head to slaughter. “Consensus building has been challenging for the roundtable — the first thing we need to do as a country is agree on what sustainable beef actually means,” said Charlebois. Dave Andrews, a Brooks rancher and well-known figure in the beef sector, agrees the process may be moving too slowly, but he’s not going to fault the roundtable for that. “It’s a big project,” he said. “I’m not critical of the roundtable for being too slow. Resources are finite and it’s not inexpensive to develop a program like this.” Andrews is one of the authors of the seminal 2014 “straw man” report that urged the beef industry to work together to capitalize on Canada’s ability to produce high-quality beef. That included a call “to provide both domestic and international customers with a dependable supply of quality beef that meets their specific needs and expectations.” But so far, the market signals for specialized beef programs for companies like Earls have not been “vigorous” enough, he said. “This is a market-based industry — it responds to price sig-
Cattle prices have ‘just one direction to go’ and that’s why producers should be embracing niche markets for natural or ‘certified humane’ beef, says Hanna rancher Colleen Biggs. PHOTO: TK RANCH
nals,” said Andrews. “I don’t think that the market opportunity has been clearly demonstrated to be profitable at this point in time. “It’s not that hard to do if the price signals are there.” Producers are “looking very carefully” at the market potential, but so far the number of buyers like Earls is few and far between, he said. And while Europe is a potentially lucrative market and wants beef raised without growth promotants, it imposes tariffs and quotas to keep out imports.
Looking ahead But ranchers like Colleen Biggs are already doing what Charlebois recommends by chasing niche markets. The high prices for cattle in recent years shouldn’t lull producers into a false sense of security, said Biggs, who produces ‘natural’ beef with husband Dylan at TK Ranch near Hanna. She likens the cattle business to the oil industry, and fears what would happen if prices suddenly plummeted. “We’re doing OK right now, but heaven forbid… we had some strong years and the market has just one direction to go now,” she said. “That’s the primary reason we got involved. We couldn’t survive in the industry by just selling our calves in the fall. There wasn’t
“The first thing the cattle industry has to do is stop believing that there is no money to be made with niche markets. There is money to be made.”
“This is just the tip of the iceberg... we need to understand what it is that will drive consumers to buy our product and we need to make sure that we can supply what it is they want.”
Sylvain Charlebois
Dave Andrews
enough cash. The more markets we have for our livestock, the more stable the overall agricultural industry will be.” The Biggs, who will soon be opening their own abattoir near Calgary, raise grass-fed beef, lamb, and pasture-raised pork under the Certified Animal Welfare label, which is even more stringent than the Certified Humane brand.
There is an oppor tunity for beef producers to come together to market naturally raised animals, but there’s a major roadblock, she said. Raising, assembling, processing, and certifying cattle under special protocols isn’t difficult, but things fall apart when the meat goes further along the value chain, she said. For beef
to retain its certification, warehouses and coolers need to be federally inspected and certified as well. Andrews agrees that’s a problem today, but said it can be overcome with the right technology. However, that will take a change in attitude, he added. “What producers need to understand is they (retailers, restaurants and customers) are not just buying meat anymore,” he said. “They’re actually buying cattle from primary producers. They’re buying cattle from me indirectly. They’re not some shadowy retailer way out there at the other end of the value chain. They’re coming down to my place and they’re looking for cattle to satisfy their consumers. “That’s what producers need to get through their heads.” Neither A&W’s move to “better beef ” or Earls’ decision should be viewed as a “oneoff,” he warned. “You can bet your boots it’s not — this is just the tip of the iceberg,” said Andrews. “As cattle people from the rancher right through to retail, we need to understand what it is that will drive consumers to buy our product. “And we need to make sure that we can supply what it is they want.” akienlen@fbcpublishing.com
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The Manitoba Co-operator | May 26, 2016
SHEEP & GOAT COLUMN
No empty nesters here
Small sale for first auction of summer schedule By Mark Elliot Co-operator contributor
D
emand was there to be filled and buyers were prepared for some major bidding — but just 54 sheep and goats were delivered for the May 4 sale at Winnipeg. It’s possible some classifications saw higher bidding than ordinary because of the limited selection. A group of six 224-pound Suffolk-cross ewes carried similar interest as the last sale, bringing $232.96 ($1.04 a pound). A 125-pound Rideaucross ewe showed evidence of age, so the the bidding did not match the quality ewes. A 250-pound Suffolk-cross ram brought $0.91 per pound. Two 143-pound heavyweight Suffolk-cross lambs brought $218.79 ($1.53 per pound). There were no Market lambs. There were no Feeder lambs. Five 77-pound Rideau-cross lambs brought $187.77 ($2.44 per pound). A 60-pound Katahdin-cross
A setting goose keeps a wary eye on potential intruders. photo: les rankin
Animal rights bill under farm group scrutiny
The private member’s bill could criminalize legal and humane practices BY ALEX BINKLEY Co-operator contributor
A
Toronto Liberal MP’s bill to expand animal anti-cruelty provisions in the Criminal Code is setting off alarm bells for agriculture organizations. They’re closely scrutinizing Nathaniel Erskine-Smith’s private member’s bill because of its potential to sideswipe livestock farming. The Beaches-East York MP has also been told by Bill Blair, the former Toronto police chief and current MP and parliamentary secretary for justice, that changes are needed to the bill to protect farmers, hunters and anglers. “Canadians who enjoy hunting or fishing, or raise animals to be slaughtered for food are deeply concerned that these practices could be captured by these new offences, notwithstanding my friend’s reassurance,” Blair said in the Commons May 9, during second reading on the bill. “Given the strong concerns that were expressed when a similar bill was debated, I think it would be most appropriate to broadly consult with Canadians across the country before pushing forward with any legislative amendments,” he added.
Criminal liability While the bill is aimed at truly egregious abuse including shark finning and animal fighting, “a number of the proposed changes will drastically increase the likelihood of farmers facing criminal liability related to animal welfare,”
says a briefing note prepared by the Canadian Federation of Agriculture. “The current Criminal Code already accounts for intentional animal cruelty and the amendments proposed by C-246 do not improve the law in this respect nor does it include an exemption for generally accepted farming practices.” Spokesmen for the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association and the Canadian Pork Council say the bill ignores all the work done by the National Farm Animal Care Council to develop livestock codes of practices for farmers. They spell out the humane animal treatment that must be practised in raising animals. Erskine-Smith’s bill is expected to come up for debate again in the fall. Private member’s bills rarely become law. Blair said the bill may be overtaken by a government review of the Criminal Code. Despite his support for tackling animal abuse, he criticized the bill for a lack of exemptions for specific legal activities such as ranching, hunting, fishing, trapping, and medical research. “The bill may inadvertently create a conflict of law, making existing legally regulated activities illegal by the very nature of their existence,” Blair said. “I believe that most Canadians would agree that animals deserve our protection apart from any property interests that may be attached to them. I am certainly not disagreeing with the need for strong legislative action to protect animals.”
Linkages Blair added studies have confirmed that a person who abuses animals is much more likely to begin doing the same to people, and there is also research linking animal abusers to increased incidence of domestic violence. “Animal cruelty is an important social issue that deserves a comprehensive legislative response,” Blair said. “It needs broad public consultation to allow us to get this right. The best way forward is in the review of the Criminal Code that will take place in the future.” He said that while the bill has received applause for its proposal to outlaw shark finning, that the practice “is already banned in Canada through licensing conditions administered under the Fishery Relations, and any violation of shark harvesting licensing conditions is a chargeable offence under the Fisheries Act. As such, the proposed amendment to the regulations may create some confusion or redundancy.” John Masswohl, director of government and international relations with the CCA, said from discussions with Erskine-Smith, it seems he is anti-farming but didn’t understand the protection provisions already in place. Gary Story of the Pork Council said there are farm practices such as euthanasia of sick animals that could be misconstrued by outsiders. Several Conservative MPs warned that while they understood the MP’s motives for bringing in the bill, they would vote against it because of the threat it posed to their rural constituents.
Ewes
lamb brought $135 ($225 per pound). The New-Crop Lamb classification featured quality and uniform-framed lambs at this sale. A group of 13 84-pound lambs brought $239.40 ($2.85 per pound). Eighteen 88-pound lambs brought $253.44 ($2.88 per pound). The selection for goats has been very limited in many of the sales, an issue that continued and even worsened at this sale. In the goat doe class, a group of 10 93-pound Alpinecross and Boer-cross goats, all open with doelings in the group brought $270 ($2.90 a pound). The goat buck class saw the largest number of goats at this sale, with three 93-pound Boer-cross bucks bringing $205 ($2.46 a pound). An 85-pound Boer-cross buck brought $220 ($2.59 per pound). A 140pound Boer-cross buck brought $227.50 ($1.63 a pound). A 175pound Boer-cross Saanen goat buck brought $247.50 ($1.41 per pound). A 160-pound Boer-cross goat wether brought $235 ($1.47 per pound).
$232.96
Lambs (lbs.) 110+
$218.79
95 - 110
n/a
80 - 94
n/a
Under 80 77
$187.77
60
$135
New-Crop Lambs
price / lb.
84
$2.85
88
$2.88
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The Manitoba Co-operator | May 26, 2016
LIVESTOCK AUCTION RESULTS Weight Category
Ashern
Feeder Steers No. on offer
Gladstone
Grunthal
Heartland
Heartland
Brandon
Virden
Killarney
Ste. Rose
Winnipeg
May-18
May-17
May-17
May-17
May-18
May-16
May-19
May-20
304
564
134
156
718
328
120
765
Over 1,000 lbs.
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
145.00-157.00
900-1,000
n/a
150.00-163.00
n/a
140.00-162.00
155.00-170.00
n/a
n/a
150.00-171.00
155.00-183.00
150.00-180.50
155.00-172.00
165.00-190.00
180.00-194.00
n/a
n/a
160.00-189.00
800-900 700-800
160.00-188.00
170.00-190.25
165.00-190.00
185.00-205.00
192.00-207.00
175.00-202.00
175.00-201.00
175.00-205.00
600-700
170.00-204.00
180.00-204.00
175.00-200.00
195.00-218.00
196.00-216.00
180.00-208.00
185.00-208.00
180.00-215.00
500-600
180.00-225.00
190.00-223.00
190.00-210.00
205.00-227.00
205.00-225.00
200.00-230.00
195.00-221.00
180.00-220.00
400-500
n/a
215.00-251.00
200.00-230.00
220.00-240.00
215.00-245.00
215.00-231.00
n/a
180.00-224.00
300-400
n/a
220.00-264.00
200.00-237.00
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
190.00-214.00
n/a
n/a
n/a
120.00-140.00
135.00-155.00
n/a
n/a
140.00-164.00
800-900
n/a
140.00-162.00
150.00-171.00
150.00-176.00
150.00-168.00
n/a
n/a
155.00-175.00
700-800
160.00-178.00
150.00-171.00
160.00-177.00
155.00-180.00
164.00-182.00
155.00-170.00
n/a
160.00-183.00
600-700
140.00-181.50
150.00-182.25
165.00-181.00
170.00-190.00
172.00-190.00
170.00-181.50
170.00-190.00
155.00-199.00
Feeder heifers 900-1,000 lbs.
500-600
150.00-189.00
170.00-194.50
170.00-182.00
180.00-195.00
184.00-204.00
180.00-203.00
180.00-194.50
170.00-204.00
400-500
160.00-186.50
180.00-201.00
175.00-186.00
195.00-215.00
186.00-215.00
190.00-214.00
175.00-195.00
170.00-207.00
300-400
n/a
160.00-170.00
180.00-200.00
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
No. on offer
140
n/a
55
76
n/a
n/a
121
175
D1-D2 Cows
82.00-88.00
n/a
n/a
90.00-98.00
89.00-97.00
85.00-92.00
90.00-100.00 (103.00)
88.00-94.00
D3-D5 Cows
70.00+
n/a
n/a
80.00-90.00
75.00-88.00
n/a
84.00-90.00
75.00-89.00
Slaughter Market
Age Verified
87.00-99.00
75.00-91.50
n/a
n/a
91.00-99.75
n/a
n/a
100.00-117.00
Good Bulls
110.00-123.75
110.00-127.00
108.00-111.00
118.00-130.00
119.00-128.00
115.00-125.00
110.00-129.00
115.00-117.00
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
Butcher Steers Butcher Heifers
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
Feeder Cows
n/a
n/a
105.00-118.00
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
Fleshy Export Cows
n/a
n/a
88.00-92.00
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
Lean Export Cows
n/a
n/a
80.00-86.00
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
Heiferettes
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
95.00-140.00
n/a
n/a
n/a
* includes slaughter market
(Note all prices in CDN$ per cwt. These prices also generally represent the top one-third of sales reported by the auction yard.)
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The Manitoba Co-operator | May 26, 2016
COLUMN
What to expect when your horse is expecting The majority of mares foals between dusk and dawn Carol Shwetz
DVM
Horse Health
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oaling is a remarkable process that few owners witness. They usually arrive to discover a healthy foal having already nursed and easily following alongside its dam. An uneventful foaling and a vigorous newborn foal are the natural outcome of a healthy mare with an excellent nutritional program and opportunity for plenty of movement. The duration of pregnancy in mares is generally 330 to 345 days, or about 11 months, however, this period can span from 310 to 387 days and not be unusual. Even though a mare can be checked any time to determine if she is pregnant, evaluations done earlier on in the gestation period tend to be more reliable when predicting delivery dates. Many mares will have very similar gestation lengths from year to year. In order for the mare to become acclimatized to the environment in which she will foal in, it is best to introduce her into the foaling location at least one month prior to the anticipated delivery date. This time frame not only
allows the mare to settle into her new surroundings, it also provides her immune system the opportunity to produce antibody-specific colostrum. These colostral antibodies will protect her newborn foal in the environment into which it is born. Clean grassy pastures provide an ideal environment for a mare to foal. During the last two weeks of gestation mares commonly have a pronounced abdomen, develop a distended udder, and show relaxing and/ or softening of the buttocks, tailhead, and vulvar region. Teats generally “wax” or weep a clear, syrupy secretion 24 to 48 hours before foaling. Milk kits are available to test the calcium concentration in the milk prior to foaling. Typically calcium concentrations in the milk begin to rise significantly 48 hours prior to impending parturition. The majority of mares foals between dusk and dawn. This is likely an innate behaviour from the wild ensuring the foal has ample time to nurse and easily follow its dam by morning light. When it is time to foal, the mare experiences three stages of labour. During the first stage the mare generally seeks isolation, stops eating, and often appears restless and
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uncomfortable, perhaps pacing or sweating. This is normal and is a part of the proc e s s t h a t p re p a re s p ro p e r positioning of the foal for delivery. At some time within the next 24 hours the mare progresses to the second stage of deliver y. Initial uter ine contractions cause signs of mild discomfort, tail switching, sweating, and frequent urination. As the uterine contraction become stronger and more frequent, they force the white glistening fetal membranes and foal’s feet forward through
a dilating cervix. Once the water bag breaks and fetal fluids are expelled, most mares lay down and begin strong abdominal labour. Both of the foal’s feet will then appear with one foot leading the other by a hand’s breadth. This unlocks the shoulders and allows easy passage of the foal through the pelvic canal. The nose of the foal follows close behind. From this point, the foaling process is almost explos i ve w i t h e a c h a b d o m i n a l effort moving the foal through the birth canal within a short
period of 15 to 20 minutes. Va r i a t i o n s i n t h i s n o r m a l presentation are an indication for veterinary assistance. After delivery, the mare may remain laying down for up to 30 minutes before standing and bonding with the foal. This period allows the mare to rest and the foal to become familiar with its new environment. The umbilical cord often remains attached as long as the mare remains down and allows a reserve of blood to flow from the placental unit to the foal. As the foal begins to move around the umbilical cord separates about six to eight inches from the umbilicus. During the final stage of delivery the placenta is passed. Ideally the newborn foal will stand within one hour of delivery, nurse within two hours of birth and the mare will expel her placenta within three hours. Healthy foals will pass their first manure and/ or meconium shortly after ingesting colostrum. The 1-23-hour rule following foaling is directly linked to the health and well-being of both mare and foal. If there are any delays, a call to your veterinarian is crucial, as this is a critical time. Carol Shwetz is a veterinarian focusing on equine practice in Millarville, Alta.
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The Manitoba Co-operator | May 26, 2016
WEATHER VANE “Everyone talks about the weather, but no one does anything about it.” Mark Twain, 1897
Active summer pattern developing Issued: Monday, May 23, 2016 · Covering: May 25 – June 1, 2016 Daniel Bezte Weather Vane
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ast week’s forecast played out pretty close to what was expected, with plenty of warm air and even some t h u n d e r s t o r m s t h r ow n i n for good measure. The trouble is, the muddled forecast for this upcoming forecast period hasn’t got any clearer as we move into a more active pattern. At the surface there is no dominant weather feature that will influence our forecast. In the upper atmosphere, weather models show a fairly strong and persistent upper low sitting over the northwestern U.S. This upper low will be the main controlling factor for our weather over the next couple of weeks, bringing a lot of warm air along with plenty of chances for precipitation. The general flow around this upper low will give us an overall southerly to southwesterly flow. This will help to keep our temperatures near the top end of the usual temperature range for this time of year. Just how warm each day will get will depend
on cloud cover, with sunny days seeing highs in the upper 20s and cloudy days in the low 20s. Overnight lows will also be mild, with most nights cooling off into the low teens. There will be several systems embedded in this southerly to southwesterly flow that will bring chances for showers and thundershowers. It’s difficult to predict when each of these systems will affect our region, so I think it’s easiest to say we could see the chance of precipitation every day during this forecast period. Due to the scattered nature of the rainfall, some areas may be wet, while other areas may stay fairly dry, but I do think the chance of everyone seeing some rainfall is pretty high. Looking further ahead, the models show this active and warm pattern continuing right through to the first week of June. Usual temperature range for this period: Highs, 16 to 27 C; lows, 3 to 13 C.
global monthly temperature anomalies & Arctic sea ice
The first image here shows global monthly temperature anomalies for the first four months of this year, compared to previous annual anomalies. The planet’s year-to-date temperature anomaly is running well above the previous record-warm year.
The second image shows the latest Arctic sea ice extent compared to average and the last four years.
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.
Global record-warm start to the year
This may be the summer when we see the extreme heat other parts of the world have had BY DANIEL BEZTE Co-operator contributor
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ith the forecast calling for warm temperatures across our region it seems appropriate that this article is about heat. For those of you who are still not convinced that our planet is warming, if you are not convinced by the end of this article, I don’t think you will ever be. Let’s begin with global April temperatures. According to both NOAA and NASA, April 2016 was the warmest April on record, coming in over 1.1 C above the long-term average. Usually, when global monthly temperature records are broken, it is by a couple of 100ths of a degree. This April the record was broken by about 0.25 C, which is a huge margin. According to NOAA data, this April marks the 12th consecutive month in which the monthly temperature record was broken and the 17th consecutive month where global monthly temperatures have been in the top three warmest. So far this year, the Earth has recorded a mean temperature more than 1 C above the long-term average and is actually close to 1.5 C above the preindustrial average using an 18811910 baseline, and it is by far the
… even if we see a dramatic cooling over the next eight months, it still looks like 2016 will break the previous record for the warmest year.
warmest start to any year. In fact, even if we see a dramatic cooling over the next eight months, it still looks like 2016 will break the previous record for the warmest year, which was set just last year.
Ice futures With the extremely warm start to the year globally, it is not surprising that Arctic sea ice is running at recordlow levels. If you recall back a few articles, I pointed out that one of the main satellites monitoring sea ice was giving bad data. While this satellite is still acting up, another satellite is currently being calibrated to temporarily take over. Even though the data might not be exactly the same as before, overall the data has only slight differences that do not really impact the overall picture of ice extent. With that said, current ice levels are tracking well below previous record levels. As well, April snow
cover in the Northern Hemisphere was at its lowest level in the 50-year data record according to Rutgers University Global Snow Lab. These record-low snow and ice levels have been brought on by the very warm temperatures across the Arctic. Stations in both Alaska and Norway have recorded winter and spring temperatures that have been consistently above average, with only one or two days coming in below average. Does this mean we’ll see a new record-low summer minimum in the Arctic sea ice? It’s too early to say, as conditions over the next several months will have a large impact on just how low the ice cover will get. So, the planet is heating up, but I still hear people asking just when are we going to feel this heat? Sure, we’ve had some warm temperatures, but so far we have not seen any of the sustained record-breaking heat. Well, it’s looking more and more like
this just might happen this summer across our region. You know as well as I do that forecasts going out more than about 15 to maybe 30 days are often not that accurate. I like to say that if anyone is claiming they have accurate long-range forecasts then they must be rich, and if they are not rich then they are lying about the accuracy of their forecasts! Even with this in mind, the current batch of long-range forecasts for this summer across our region is making me begin to wonder. The latest forecast to come out was released by the Weather Company, and while its forecast only covers the U.S., it is fairly easy to extrapolate the data northward into southern Canada. According to its forecast the southern U.S. will see cooler-than-average conditions this summer with average temperatures warming to well above average as you move northward toward the Canadian border. Combine this with forecasts of hot and dry weather from the Old Farmer’s Almanac, NOAA and Environment Canada, and it starts to make you think that maybe, just maybe, we’ll actually see some of the extreme heat that other parts of our planet have been experiencing — either that, or it will end up being cold and wet!
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The Manitoba Co-operator | May 26, 2016
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
Get your soybeans in soon or face higher frost risk in fall T
ime is running out for Manitoba farmers to seed soybeans. “ Yo u s t i l l h a ve s o m e t i m e to get them in, but I like to see soybeans in the ground in May and that gives you enough time for the plants to mature and reduce the risk (of damage from) a fall frost,” Dennis Lange, the Manitoba Department of Agricuture’s pulse crop specialist, said during the CropTalk EastMan webinar May 19. “With soybeans, the warmer the soil the better it is. They come up quicker. With soil temperatures at 10 C, soybeans take 15 to 17 days to come up if those temperatures are steady. If the soil temperature is at 15 C, they come up a lot quicker... seven to 10 days.” For full crop insurance coverage, the seeding deadline in Soybean Area 1 — a small area in the southern heart of the Red River Valley — is June 6. However, for most of Manitoba it’s May 30 (see map). Farmers in Soybean Area 1 can seed soybeans between June 7 and 11, but crop insurance coverage is reduced 20 per cent. The reduced coverage deadlines in Soybean Area 2 is May 31 to June 4. In the rest of the province there is no extended soybean-seeding deadline. Most Manitoba soybean growers dodged a bullet May 13 and 1 4 , w h e n m uch of souther n Manitoba experienced a hard frost, because so few soybeans were out of the ground. “We can see temperatures as low as -2 C and they can tolerate it for short periods of time,” Lange said. “That frost we had was much colder... (-7 C in some places), but fortunately most of the beans were under the soil surface and the ones that were poking up were just barely out of the ground so there really wasn’t much damage.”
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As of May 19, the Manitoba Agricultural Services Corporation (MASC) had received just one soybean reseeding claim as a result of that frost, said David Van Deynze, MASC’s manager of claim services. MASC received 80 reseeding claims from farmers with frozen canola. However, as of last week MASC wasn’t sure how many of the claims would result in reseeding. MASC waits a few days before assessing the damage and in some cases damaged crops will recover. As with soybeans, there wasn’t a lot of canola out of the ground to freeze almost two weeks ago, Canola Council of Canada agronomist Angela Brackenreed said during the webinar.
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The Manitoba Co-operator | May 26, 2016
Soybean group highlights growing importance of crop Soybeans are now Canad’as fourth-largest crop by acres and are a major economic force in agriculture BY ALEX BINKLEY Co-operator contributor
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oy production is surging in Ca n a d a , a n d n ow t h e re a re some hard numbers to attach to the explosive growth. In the decade ending in 2014, soybean production in Canada essentially doubled to just over six million tonnes, while farm cash receipts from the crop soared as did exports, says an economic assessment from consultants MNP, commissioned by Soy Canada. It’s made Canada the seventh-largest soy producer and fifth-largest soy exporter in the world. On t a r i o a c c o u n t e d f o r 6 4 p e r cent of soy production followed by Quebec at 17 per cent and Manitoba at 16 per cent, Saskatchewan two per cent and Atlantic Canada one per cent, says the study. “We commissioned... the study so we could capture the full impact of this surge in production – not just on the farm, but in industries and communities all across Canada,” says Jim Everson, Soy Canada’s executive director. “The analysis confirms that soybeans have become a major economic force in Canada, creating jobs, wealth and opportunities for tens of thousands of people not directly involved in farming.”
“The analysis confirms that soybeans have become a major economic force in Canada, creating jobs, wealth and opportunities.” Jim Everson Soy Canada
Ontario growers earned farm cash receipts of about $1.5 billion in 2014, followed by Quebec at $374 million and Manitoba at $373 million respectively. Na t i o n a l l y i n 2 0 1 4 , t h e l a t e s t year figures were available, soybeans earned farmers $2.3 billion, a 201 per cent increase from 2005, and generated 3.4 million tonnes in exports, a 190 per cent increase in a decade. Soybeans are the fourthlargest seeded crop nationally behind wheat, canola and barley. Soybeans also generate nearly $1.3 billion in tax revenue for fede r a l , p r ov i n c i a l a n d m u n i c i p a l governments. Everson said his organization, founded in 2014, will use the report’s findings as it continues to build on the growing importance of soybeans in Canada’s agriculture production and export sectors. “This analysis will help us demonstrate to our trading partners
that Canada is a thriving and reliable supplier of soybeans,” he said. “It also communicates to our own federal and provincial governments that this sector is important to our economy, across the country and in their regions.” The report says that in 2014, the activities of the soybean industry generated total revenue of $5.8 billion and about 54,435 total fulltime-equivalent jobs. About 80 per cent of the soybean production was GM varieties. However, more than 200 varieties of non-GM or food-grade soybeans were also grown, mostly in Ontario and Quebec. Soybean farmers involved in the production of non-GM soybeans receive a premium above the world price to compensate for additional m a n a g e m e n t re q u i re d t o m e e t exporter and end-user standards, ranging from $2 per bushel for a generic identity-preserved soybean
to a high of $7 per bushel for a more specialized variety. The report noted that about 21 per cent of the weight of a soybean is turned into oil, while 75 per cent is turned into meal. The remaining four per cent of the weight of the soybean is lost during processing. Soybean meal is primarily used to produce animal feed due to its high protein value, with a small fraction used to produce soy flour, soap stock and other industrial products. Soybean oil is primarily consumed as edible oil, and the remaining fraction is used to make industrial products such as biodiesel, waxes, solvents, lubricants, paints and coatings. T h e m a i n s oy b e a n - p ro c e s s i n g facilities are located in Ontar io and Quebec. These include ADM Agri-Industries in Windsor, Bunge Canada in Hamilton and Viterra in Becancour, Quebec. Soybean exports worth $1.9 billion in 2014 were exported to more than 50 countries. “Ontario reported the highest value of soybean exports at $886 million, followed by Quebec $604 million, Manitoba $328 million, and Saskatchewan at $106 million, the report reads. The report also noted soybean exports increased by approximately 30 per cent between 2010 and 2014 and top export destinations were the United States, China, Netherlands, Japan and Belgium.
“Only go as deep as you need to go (to reach moisture),” he said, adding the ideal seeding will branch out to compensate depth is three-quarters to 1.25 for lost plants. Depending on inch. “So if you have moisture at the time of year, soil moisture and the number of surviving an inch and a half don’t go to plants, it can be better to stick two inches just because you with the damaged crop instead want to make sure you are in deeper moisture,” Lange said. of reseeding. Seven to 10 plants per square “You want to just get to some foot is the ideal population moisture.” If seeding deep, consider for canola, but just two plants per square foot can produce a upping the seeding rate to offset potential higher seedling decent crop, Brackenreed said. The recommended seeding mortality, he added. There’s also a risk some soyrate for solid-seeded soybeans is 200,000 per acre — 180,000 beans will just get enough when seeding in rows 30 inches moisture to start germination, but not enough to proapart, Lange said. “Based on seed survivability duce a seedling — a condition and germination you want to referred to as “dry seed.” But end up somewhere between don’t panic if you find some 140,000 to 170,000 plants per dry seeds because they turn up acre,” he said, since that’s where in most fields, he said. Usually farmers prefer to the best yield potential is. But even as few as 80,000 roll their soybeans, Join the creating plants an acre can produce a a smoother surface for easier nation-wide harvesting in the fall, right decent yield, Lange said. movement! Lange said. “I wouldn’t be working any- after seeding, thing up at 80,000 plants per However, because of dry soil withuntil us they’re waiting acre. I would make sure that field some areWalk out of the ground. Lange recstays clean through the growing this June! Find a Walk in your area, register Find a Walkseason in your waiting until the — so keeping onpledges top ofonlineommends and collect at area, register and collect Join the your alzheimer.mb.ca/wfa soybeans are in the trifoliate pledges online at weeds.” Lange recommends a stage. nation-wide alzheimer.mb.ca/wfa or callusing 204-943-6622 or call “You don’t want to do it at hula hoop 28.25 inches in diammovement! 204-943-6622 eter for easy calculations when the hook stage,” he said. Rolling should only be done doing plant counts. Multiply the Walk with us this June! number of plants inside the hoop in the afternoon when it’s 23 to to get a per-acre count. Fifteen 26 C when the plants are their plants in the hoop means there most pliable. “Check for damage,” he said. are 150,000 plants per acre. “Make sure you don’t do a 160Soybeans take time acre test strip. “Make sure that you are Unlike with smaller-seeded not snapping any hypocotyls. crops, deeper-planted soybeans Join the Walk with us are, those plants are will generally emerge so nation-wide movement! thislong June! If you Find a Walk in your area, register goners. You won’t have any as the soil isn’t compacted and and collect pledges online at alzheimer.mb.ca/wfa regrowth from that.” there’s moisture for germinaor call 204-943-6622 tion, but it will take longer, alzheimer.mb.ca/wfa Lange said. allan@fbcpublishing.com SOYBEANS Continued from page 17
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The Manitoba Co-operator | May 26, 2016
Agriculture and food add to booming exports Manitoba’s diversified economy is paying dividends in uncertain times STAFF
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a n i t o b a ’s e x p o r t economy is on fire, and the agri-food sector is leading the way. Export Development Canada said Manitoba is on track to expand exports by four per cent in 2016 and five per cent in 2017, in its semia n n u a l f o re c a s t o f g l o b a l exports, released May 19. This performance reflects strength across the provincial economy, but particularly in agriculture and food and manufactur ing, the repor t said, noting the Manitoba export economy was one of the most diversified in the country. “When it comes to exports, we all envy Manitoba,” said Peter Hall, EDC’s chief economist, in a media release. “Even though oil exports have fallen off, other sectors have made up for it. Diversification is what you want. It provides stability that the economy can rely on in volatile times like we’re experiencing now.”
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anitoba Pulse and S oy b e a n G r ow e r s (MPSG) has hired three summer students to deliver agronomy research and services throughout the province. The team will focus exclusively on conducting independent research, implementing the association’s comprehensive research and production program, and engaging with industry partners, stakeholders, and farmers. Geertje Doornbos, an agrononomy research intern from Carman, will assist MPSG research and production staff with data collection and the management of small-plot research trials, including hail simulation and seeding date trials aimed at verifying or improving current crop insurance policies. She will also be
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helping with MPSG’s On-Farm program. Intern Carlene Dmytriw will work on agronomy engament and inform agronomists about MPSG activities and initiatives related to research and production of soybeans and pulse crops. Carlene, who is from Minnedosa, will be visiting agri-retail outlets across the province, delivering crop pro-
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Kristen Podolsky, MPSG’s production specialist, says the summer employees reflect the organization’s commitment to provide proactive service to farmers and agronomists. “We’re an organization set on developing resources and programs to enable farmers and agronomists with profitable pulse and soybean production,” Podolsky said in a media release.
duction tools to businesses that interact directly with farmers. Returning for a second summer, agronomy intern James Carriere, from La Salle, will contribute to the MPSG research and production program, scouting soybean and pulse crops across the province, assisting with field days, and providing service to farmers at their farms and at MPSG events.
You need something more than seed genetics alone to protect your canola from blackleg.
“When it comes to exports, we all envy Manitoba.”
Peter Hall Export Development Canada
Agri-food, which is Manitoba’s largest export sector and accounts for more than one-third of the province’s exports, will see overall growth of two per cent this year, followed by five per cent growth in 2017. T h i s p o s i t i ve o u t l o o k i s being driven by pork meat and hog exports, with increasing Asian demand coming off the heels of the Canada-Korea free trade agreement. EDC also expects Manitoba to benefit from U.S. pork production dropping back to normal levels, after years of record highs. Within the agri-food sector, Manitoba’s oilseeds and pulse exports will also perform relatively well this year and next. The strength of these subsectors will help offset this year’s decline in wheat exports. Despite relatively strong wheat production in the province, global demand for wheat is expected to be weaker due to high inventories and strong production from the United States, China and India. In the manufacturing sector, motor vehicles are experiencing a 22 per cent increase and aerospace a 16 per cent increase this year. Companies like bus manufacturer New Fl ye r In d u s t r i e s a re l e a d ing the charge with several important contract wins in 2016.
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The Manitoba Co-operator | May 26, 2016
Beer brewers toast Australian gluten-free barley Gluten-free barley called a ‘true game changer,’ especially in Europe where demand is strongest BY COLIN PACKHAM Sydney/Reuters
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ustralian scientists say they have developed the world’s first WHO-approved “gluten-free” barley, a breakthrough for global beer manufacturers. They have had to use alternatives to barley such as rice and sorghum to brew gluten-free beer. Australia’s Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization (CSIRO) said on April 8 it had sold 70 tonnes of the new Kebari barley to Germany’s largest brewer Radeberger, which has produced a beer to be sold in local supermarkets. “Gluten-free barley will be highly sought after, with European brewers particularly interested,” said John O’Brien, a brewer of gluten-free beer in Melbourne. Gluten free is one of the world’s fastest-growing consumer trends with the market expected to grow more than 10 per cent a year until 2020 to be worth C$9.75 billion, a 2015 report by MarketsandMarkets estimated. European drinkers, already among the world’s largest consumers of beer per capita, have embraced gluten free more than other regions, brewers said, with several large manufacturers releasing gluten-free brands. One of the problems brewers have faced in making gluten-free beer without barley, or barley with the gluten stripped out, is that beer drinkers often complain it doesn’t taste like traditionally brewed beer. “A true gluten-free barley variety is a true game changer, there is going to be a massive market for the product,” said Phin Ziebell, an agribusiness economist at National Australia Bank. While the new “gluten-free” Kebari barley actually contains minute amounts of gluten, the CSIRO said it had 10,000 times less gluten than traditional strains, or about five parts of gluten per million, well below the World Health Organization’s
Bottles of Radeberger beer are pictured in Berlin, Germany, April 13, 2016. Photo: REUTERS/Hannibal Hanschke
(WHO) 20 parts per million for classification as a gluten-free grain. Barley is primarily used for animal feed and alcohol production and the development of a “gluten-free” barley is expected to boost Australia’s ability to capitalize on the growing global glutenfree market. “As it expands, certainly some growers will benefit, this will be a premium grain,” said Phil Larkin, research manager for healthy cereals at CSIRO. The new “gluten-free” barley is part of Australia’s push to become Asia’s delicatessen, supplying premium agricultural products like finger limes, olive oil, honey, wagyu beef and organic baby food to the region’s growing middle class.
“Gluten-free barley will be highly sought after, with European brewers particularly interested.” John O’Brien brewer
While the diagnosis of gluten-related disorders such as celiac disease has increased, the majority of consumer growth in the sector has come from non-sufferers.
However, gluten-free beer has seen only small gains, curbed by differing global standards of what is considered gluten free. The United States plans to tighten requirements on manufacturers of gluten-free beer to prove their claims. Kebari barley is not a product of genetically modified farming, but a decades-long program of breeding out the gluten by crossbreeding low-gluten barley varieties, said the CSIRO. Production of the new strain of barley, which has been patented by CSIRO, will be strictly controlled within Australia, limiting farmer access to seeds, in order to prevent cross-contamination, said the government-funded scientific body.
Fire on the farm: minimize your risk A dry, hot spring has increased the risk of runaway fires By Julienne Isaacs Co-operator contributor
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s dry conditions persist and forest fires fill the news, experts are warning farmers across Western Canada to be on high alert and minimize the risk of damage to their property. Mike Long, communications director for Alberta Agriculture and Forestry, said the impact of wildfires on agriculture in Alberta has so far been minimal. But with precipitation levels well below normal, Prairie wildfire danger conditions range from high to extreme for this time of year. “We often have severe fire weather, meaning that if bush in someone’s shelterbelt or around their homestead catches fire, the weather is dry enough to carry that fire,” says Brian Amiro, a professor in the department of soil science at the University of Manitoba and a former research scientist with the Canadian Forest Service. “On agricultural lands, bare
soil in the spring, and green crops in the summer, can provide a bit of a barrier,” he said. “If a fire starts in a woodlot, it usually won’t carry across cropland, but could across dry grasslands. We don’t have fuel continuity like we do in forest, where fire keeps going, so we can usually keep things contained.” Farmsteads near wooded areas or bush face a higher risk than those on the open prairie.
Be aware of fuels There are several precautions producers can take to make their properties fire safe. Producers should pay attention to fuels and ignition, and be aware of “fuel continuity” with their homes t e a d s, o u t b u i l d i n g s a n d h yd ro l i n e s, A m i ro s a i d . These structures are at risk when adjacent to dry brown grass, coniferous trees, woodlots and bales. Grain bins are often positioned near bush or woodlots. “Producers should reduce the fuel around structures to create a cleared area, so that fuels aren’t right near or
against your buildings,” he said. “That also goes for dry grass fuels. If you remove fuels, then you’re not worried about fighting the fire the same way.” Farmers are encouraged to use tillage to create black zones near buildings and hydro lines or maintain short, green grass. Ranchers should prepare a livestock evacuation plan, designating safe transfer zones on or off the operation and make feed arrangements in advance. If animals cannot be transferred to a safe location, they should be turned loose.
Wildfire preparation Provincial governments have released materials online to help farmers and ranchers create “FireSmart” plans for the farm, including protecting livestock and making farms easily accessible to fire response crews. The FireSmar t program was created by Partners in Protection, a national nonprofit association created in 1993 “to facilitate interagency co-operation in the promotion of awareness and educa-
tion aimed at reducing risk of loss of life and property from fire in the wildland/urban interface.” FireSmart has published magazines, available online, devoted to applying fire safety principles on farms and ranches. In Manitoba, a 2014 resource urges Manitoba farmers to plan ahead. The resource contains FireSmart protection plan checklists and maps farmers can use to identify priority zones on the farm. A key aspect of fire preparation is reviewing the terms of farm insurance policies to ensure they adequately reflect the true value of the buildings insured. According to Rey Girardin, director of sales and marketing for One Insurance Group, fire damage is almost always covered by farm insurance packages as long as fire is accidental. A Manitoba company, One Insurance has a portfolio of 1,798 farmer clients, ranging from hobby farms to highly specialized operations. Girardin says different types of buildings carry different coverage, depending on age
and other factors — for example, older farm buildings are sometimes subject to a cash value settlement — but fire and lightning damage is considered a “basic peril” of insurance. “We put the onus on the farmer to phone a local hardware store or contractor to get a price from them,” he says. “We also have a national program in-house that we use that’s specified to agricultural buildings so that we can calculate the specific building cost of buildings based on building type. “Make sure that all your buildings are properly maintained inside and out,” he says. “Know what your coverage is on the buildings themselves — you should have an insurance limit on buildings that reflects the buildings’ true value.” Fa r m e r s c a n’t p r e v e n t wildfire from crossing their properties, and are not held accountable for accidental fires. But Girardin says they should take basic precautionary measures and mitigate their losses as best they can.
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Ritz calls foul on TPP ratification delay STAFF / Former federal agriculture minister Gerry Ritz is crying foul over the new Liberal government’s plans to delay ratification of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) until after the U.S. election. In a media column released May 16, Ritz, the current international trade critic, said the delay amounts to “... letting Donald Trump or Hillary Clinton dictate Canada’s foreign trade policy.” Ritz described the TPP as a “tremendous opportunity” to strengthen multilateral trade and develop rules to protect and promote trade and the country’s economic interests, through the elimination of trade barriers. He indicated the Pacific Rim area is an important component of the deal, giving Canadian exporters access to an area that has grown rapidly and will continue to grow, which will support economic growth within Canada. “Private sector trade can grow our economy without spending billions of tax dollars that we do not have,” Ritz wrote. To pressure the government into ratifying the deal, the opposition brought forward a motion on the TPP to expedite tabling of legislation approving the deal in early May, sparking a heated exchange between Chrystia Freeland, the current trade minister and Ed Fast, the former trade minister. Ritz also wrote the government was exhibiting “comtempt” for a trade deal that represents “almost 800 million consumers with a combined GDP of $29 trillion, and accounts for almost 40 per cent of the world’s economy.”
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CROP REPORT
Timely rains arrive as seeding nears completion Manitoba Agriculture crop report for May 24, 2016 Weekly Provincial Summary Excellent field and weather conditions allowed seeding operations to continue across Manitoba. Provincially, seeding progress is estimated at 88 per cent complete. Many areas of Manitoba received precipitation over the weekend which was of benefit to crops, hay and pastures. However, additional precipitation would still be welcomed to assist with crop germination, emergence and growth. Where soil moisture is adequate, crops are emerging rapidly. Weed control will become a priority for producers as crops and weeds advance.
Southwest Region Little to no rainfall was reported in the Southwest Region over the past week. Amounts varied with some h e a v i e r s h owe r s a n d h a i l occurring in ver y isolated areas. Several producers completed seeding over the weekend and overall the Southwest Region is approximately 85 per cent complete. High winds over the past week have been challenging, resulting in blowing soil, drying of topsoil and impacting seed germination. Early-seeded cereal crops are at two- to four-leaf stage. Germination issues are noted on some acres as seed sits in dry soil. Most cereal acres north of Highway No. 2 are emerging with little to no problems. Canola seeding is 75 per cent complete with many acres planted into dry soil and needing a rainfall to germinate. There are some reports of flea beetle pressure and cutworms. Soybean planting is about 65 per cent complete. Peas are 100 per cent complete with most acres germinated and emerged. Winter cereal crops are progressing well with some fields reaching the heading stage.
Several producers have moved cattle to pasture.
Northwest Region There were some localized showers reported in the southern part of the region. Soil moisture is adequate in most areas but higher portions of some fields are becoming dry. High winds caused soil to blow. Overall seeding progress in the Northwest Region is estimated to be 80 per cent complete. The two major crops grown in the region are wheat and canola. Wheat emergence is very uniform. For canola, approximately 20 per cent of the crop emerged. Other crops grown in the region include field peas, soybeans and flax. Most of the acres dedicated to these crops have been seeded. Corn silage is 85 per cent planted and early-planted fields are emerging. There are a few reports of flea beetle activity in some canola fields but injury to date is minimal. Forages are growing rapidly with the good moisture conditions and heat received over the weekend. Cattle are being moved to pasture with conditions varying. Pastures that were overgrazed last year are requiring supplementation.
Central Region Continued dry weather and high winds on Friday and Saturday caused some soil blowing to occur in areas of the Central Region. On Sunday evening to Monday morning, most of the region received rainfall resulting in 10 to 45 mm. Some areas along the U.S. border in the Red River Valley and farther west in the region received lesser amounts of rainfall. Seeding is reported to be almost complete in the
A sight for weary eyes
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Central Region. Crop is emerging nicely where soil moisture is adequate. Some areas with drier soil conditions have uneven germination as seed is sitting in dry soil. The most advanced cereals are in the three- to four-leaf stage. Canola seeding progress ranges from 70 to 100 per cent complete, averaging 90 per cent for the region. Frost from the previous week, as well as high winds causing some wind damage to canola, has resulted in some reseeding particularly in the southern part of the Red River Valley. Flea beetle pressure is reported on the earliestemerged canola fields requiring some treatment. Corn-planting progress ranges from 95 to 100 per cent complete, with some fields emerging. Sunflower seeding ranges from 95 to 100 per cent complete. Soybean seeding progressed well last week with warmer soil temperatures. The majority of fields was seeded by the end of last w e e k . So m e s oy b e a n s a re starting to emerge. Pea acres continue to emerge as well. Edible beans are reported to be 60 to 80 per cent complete with planting. Vegetable producers in the Portage area have been irrigating to help the crop germinate and start growth. Most winter wheat fields are elongating and fall rye is very close to heading out. Herbicide applications are mostly complete in winter wheat. Fields are reported as being quite clean, with few if any wild oats seen in the majority of fields. The recent rain will stimulate both crops and weed growth. Tr a p s f o r M a n i t o b a Agriculture’s insect-monitoring program are installed and the first report for diamondback moth in canola indicates their arrival in the Red River Valley.
There are no reports of significant disease pressure in crops to date. Growth in perennial forages, pastures and hayfields was slow with the cooler temperatures and frosts. Pasture growth is slow at this point mostly due to the dry conditions. More precipitation would be welcomed to give perennial stands a much-needed boost.
Eastern Region Across the Eastern Region, seven to 16 mm of precipitation fell overnight Sunday and into Monday with higher accumulations in southern areas. Last week, the weather was sunny and warm for the most part and field operations progressed rapidly. Many producers finished seeding or will be done this week. Warm soil temperatures led to rapid emergence and development of earlier-seeded crops. While cropland topsoil moisture conditions are rated as adequate across the Eastern Region, most producers would welcome more precipitation. Se e d i n g p ro g re s s i n t h e Eastern Region is at 95 per cent complete. For canola, 95 per cent of the acres are seeded with approximately 60 per cent of the crop in the seedling stage or emerging. Ninety per cent of soybean acres are seeded with approximately 50 per cent of acres emerging. Seeding is complete for field peas, sunflower and grain corn. Approximately 80 per cent of field pea and sunflower acres are in the seedling stage with the remaining acres emerging. Seventy-five per cent of corn acres are in the V1 growth stage with the remaining 25 per cent emerging. Winter wheat is tillering with stems beginning to elongate. Spraying of winter wheat acres was completed last week. Firstpass herbicide spraying of
cereals, canola and field peas have begun. Overall, crop conditions are rated as good to excellent at this time. Across the region, the majority of hay land is rated in good condition with pasture land rated good to fair. Livestock are being moved to pasture.
Interlake Region In the Interlake Region, warm temperatures and dry soil conditions gave many producers the opportunity to finish seeding for the 2016 season. Trace amounts of rainfall were experienced earlier in the week but did not slow seeding progress. On Monday mor ning, a storm system moved into the Interlake Region. Areas surrounding Teulon, Arborg and Riverton received 15 to 35 mm of rainfall. Woodlands, Moosehorn, Eriksdale and surrounding areas received rainfall ranging from five to 15 mm. Seeding progress througho u t t h e In t e r l a k e Re g i o n ranges from 80 to 90 per cent complete. Most spring cereal crops have emerged and are at the two- to three-leaf stage. Canola fields seemed to have survived last week’s cold temperatures. There is very little flea beetles activity in canola fields. Earlyseeded soybean fields are starting to emerge in areas of the South Interlake. Winter wheat continues to tiller and herbicide application will be completed shortly. The majority of all forage seed stands has been broadcasted with fer tilizer and spraying will most likely occur this week. Warm temperatures have aided hayfields and pastures. Monday’s rainfall event provided some much-needed precipitation for forage stands. Producers are busy hauling livestock to pastures.
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ANNUAL SPRING CONSIGNMENT & EQUIPMENT
See our website: www.billklassen.com or check our spring 2016 auction catalog for complete listing or call 204-325-4433 cell 6230
Sat., June 11th @ 10:00 am
BILL KLASSEN AUCTIONEERS
Stonewall, MB #12 Patterson Drive
Book Your Items in Early for Advertising! Tractors * Equipment * Recreation * Tools * Call to Consign or email! mcsherry@mymts.net (204) 467-1858 or (204) 886-7027
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Call our toll-free number to take advantage of our Prepayment Bonus. Prepay for 3 weeks and we’ll run your ad 2 more weeks for free. That’s 5 weeks for the price of 3. Call 1-800-782-0794 today! FARM AUCTION FOR HAROLD WUTKE. Sat., June 11th 12:00 noon 4-MI S of Waldersee MB on Hwy 260 till Rd 102N & 2-1/2 MI E Yd #65150. TRACTOR & HAYING EQUIP: 1976, 4630 JD 20.8 x 38 fact Duals 2-hyds 1000-PTO 8500-hrs +2000 on rebuilt eng; 1979, 4240 w/148 JD loader fact 3-PTH 2-hyds PTO 18.4 x38 fact Duals 10,000-hrs; 1966, 3020 DSL w/46A JD Ldr clock reads 5429-hrs; 1978, 7700 JD combine 2876 eng hrs; 1996 Ford F150 XLT 4x4 197,222-km; 1976 Chev Custom Deluxe 30 w/12-ft B&H 350 4-spd 55,200-km; 1983, 200 Honda 3 wheeler; 1992 535 JD Baler; 1431 New Holland Discbine; 6-Wheel MF Rake; 14 Rd Bale Wagon; 357 NH Mixmill w/PBF; CONSIGNED: 1482 Case IH combine w/specialty rotor; 2 PTO shafts always shedded; 1974 GMC 1 ton Truck w/12-ft Box & hoist; 7x36-ft Westfield PTO auger; Frt mt 9-ft Leon hyd angle Blade; Side Delivery Rake; Yearling Bale Feeders; single Livestock Scale; 3-Hyd Grain Feeders fit on Bale Forks; TILLAGE EQUIP: 22.5-ft Vibra Chisel w/NH3 kit; 24.5-ft Vibra Shank Cult; 16-ft; C20 John Deere Cult; 13 sect Ajax Diamond Harrows Hyd Bar; 5 sect of Coil Packers; 6) 16 IHC Plow; 50-ft Vers Sprayer; Crowfoot Packer wheels; Swath Roller; 1350-bu Butler Bin; 510 Walinga Grain Vac; 7x40-ft Sakundiak Auger; 6x30-ft Vers Auger; 2) John Deere Farm wagons. CATTLE EQUIP: 16.5-ft Real Industries Stock Trailer; 2) 8x16-ft Calf Shelters; 24-ft Bale Wagon; 8) 25-ft Free standing Panels; 13 Rd bale Feeders; 25) 10/12 & 14-ft Corral Panels; 6) 12-ft Gates; 4) 3-ft gates; Creep feeder Panel; Self locking Head gate; Chute side Panels; Walk Thru Panel; Calving Camera; Calf Chute; Ritchie Water Fountain; Head Gate & Panel; Feeding Troughs; Water Trough w/float & Pump; Wood Calf Hot Box; 200 Fence Posts; 2 hydro Poles; Miami welding Cattle Oiler. MISC EQUIP: V Box for Drill Fill; Pencil Augers; Drill Fill Augers; 11x16-in frt tractor tire; 3) 10.5R15 tires; 3) 14-in tires; 500-gal. Fuel Tank & Std; 10 RR Ties; Fencing Supplies; 225amp Lincoln Welder. ANTIQUES & COLLECTABLES: 1-to 5-gal. Crocks; Victoria Grammaphone; Black Box Camera; 5-gal. Cream Cans; Sad Irons. HOUSEHOLD: full listing on website www.nickelauctions.com Terms Cash or Cheque. Lunch served. Subject to additions and deletions, Not responsible for any errors in description. GST and PST will be charged where applicable. Everything sells AS IS Where IS. All Sales Final. Owner and auction company are not responsible for any accidents on sale site Statements made on sale day will take precedent over all previous advertising. Sale conducted by Nickel Auctions Ltd Dave Nickel auctioneer (204)637-3393 cell (204)856-6900. For info Call Victor (204)352-4298.
UNRESERVED RETIREMENT FARM AUCTION
for NORMAN & LINDA LESCHASIN
of SHOAL LAKE, MB. - SATURDAY, JUNE 11th 10:00 AM
• 1981 John Deere 4040 Tractor • 1981 Case 2090 Tractor w/Allied 795 Front End Ldr • 1974 MF 1085 Tractor w/Allied 590 Front End Ldr • 1970 Massey Ferguson 135 Tractor • Ford 8N Tractor • 1979 Massey Ferguson 750 sp Combine • 1984 18’ Versatile 400 Swather • 16’ IH 6200 D/D Press Drills • Degelman Ground Drive Rotary Stone Picker • 1999 New Holland 688 Round Baler • 1991 12’ Case International 8350 Haybine • 1981 Chev 60, 3 Ton Truck w/15’ Stock Racks, B+H • 6’ Farm King 3PT Snow Blower • PLUS SO MUCH MORE!!!
For more information contact: Norman & Linda Leschasin 204-365-7837 THIS IS JUST A PARTIAL LISTING, for complete listing visit www.fraserauction.com
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McSherry Auction Service Ltd
AUCTION SALE Corbett Family
ANNUAL PRE-HAYING EQUIPMENT AUCTION AT FRASER AUCTION YARD OF BRANDON MB EQUIPMENT CONSIGNMENT
Sun., May 29th @ 10:00 am Winnipeg, MB 1/2 Mile on 101, of 101 & Inkster Overpass
Prince Albert Saw Mill * Vehicles * Trailers * Construction Items * Generators * 2 Post Hoist * 1920 Diamond T Truck * 47 Bosak Power Toboggan * Go To Web! Stuart McSherry
SATURDAY, JUNE 18, 2016 • 9:00 A.M.
(204) 467-1858 or (204) 886-7027
THIS SALE WILL FEATURE: Farm & Industrial Equipment *Trucks *Trailers *Livestock Handling Equipment *Vehicles *Lawn & Leisure *Shop Equipment & Tools, 3PT Hitch & Acreage Equipment * Plus Misc. Pallet Lots & Soooo Much More!!!
AUCTION SALES Manitoba Auctions – Red River
CONSIGN EARLY – THIS WILL BE A VERY LARGE AND WELL ATTENDED SALE Call our office now to consign to this very well attended consignment auction. 1-800-483-5856 or email office@fraserauction.com
MORE EQUIPMENT IS BEING ADDED TO THIS SALE WEEKLY! FOR A WEEKLY UPDATED LIST WITH FULL DETAILS AND PICTURES GO TO: www.fraserauction.com
FRASER AUCTION SERVICE LTD.
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McSherry Auction Service Ltd
AUCTION SALE
Brian & Debra Gudge
Sun., June 5th, 2016 @ 10:00 am Meleb, MB 1 Mile North on Hwy 7 Then East 1 Mile On Trakalo Rd Contact: (204) 643-5460
Crawler & Tractors: Int. T D Crawler 6 540 PTO FEL w Blade 3821 Hrs * Case 930 Dsl Cab Dual Hyd. 540 PTO w Case 70 FEL 7826 Hrs. * Int 414 Dsl HL 3PH w Allied 450 FEL Good Rear Rubber * MH 44 Dsl Hyd 540 PTO * MH 44 540 PTO w FEL * Ford 9 N HL Range 3PH NR * McConnel 3PH 540 PTO Drive Backhoe Equip: MF 31 3PH 7' Sickle Mower * McKee 3PH 6' Snowblower * Imco 5' P Type Rotary Mower * 3PH 8' Cult * 3Ph Older 4' Howard Rotovator * 3 PH 2B Plow * Trailer Hyd . Wood Splitter Vehicles & Trailers: 99 Olds Intrigue * 99 Chrysler Dynasty * 80 Dodge 150 383 4 x 4 * BH 12' Flatdeck K Trailer * Utility Trailer * 11' Gravel Box Hoist Trailer Yard & Recreation: 05 Polaris 700 cc Ranger Side by Side 4x4 Winch w Removable Cab * 84 Honda 125m 3 Wheeler * Cooey 60 BA 22 Repeater * Merry Tiller * Gas Push Mower * 3) Yard Trailers Misc: 20) Steel Corral Panels * 2 RD Bale Feeders * 2) Saddles 1) Western 1) Pony * Headgate * Cement Mixer * Gas Water Pump * Fuel Slip Tank * Welding Table w Vice * 50' HD Welding Cable * Welding Material * Galv Sheets * 20) Railway Ties * Tools: Miller 180 Welder * Acetelyne Torches * Drill Press * Table Saw * Mitre Saw * Chain Saws * Air Comp * Battery Charger * Power Tools * Socket Sets Up to 3/4" * Snap On 600 lb Torque Wrench * Hand Tools * Shop Supply Antiques: Horse Hay Rake * Planet JR Seeder * CNR Toledo 1000 Lb Scale * 20 Gal Medalta Crock * Implement Seats * Cream Can * Plus Some Household * Stuart McSherry (204) 467-1858 or (204) 886-7027 www.mcsherryauction.com
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DALE ONUFREYCHUK AUCTION Sun., June 5th 2016 11:00am Directions: 11-KM S and 5-KM W of Sheho, Sheho SK. CONTACT: (306)272-7096. MACHINERY TRACTORS: Case 2670: 4-WD, cab, air, PTO, 4-hyd, 20.8x34 factory duals, 3700-hrs, looks good; Case 970: cab, fan, standard, like new rubber, w/Leons 707 FEL 6,800-hrs, good; Case 730: square fender, w/Case FEL, gas; Volvo 810: cab, turbo, good 18x38 tires, 6,000-hours, dual hyd; Case 1175: cab, air, good 23.1x34 duals 8,700-hours 2-hyd; Case 1175: cab, PTO, dual hyd, good engine, needs transmission; IHC 1256: cab, w/Farmhand FEL, good tires. COMBINES: MF 850 SP combine: grey cab, air, chopper, PU, 2,000-hrs, looks really good; MF 750 DSL: cab, air, chopper, RENN PU. TRUCKS: 1981 Ford F700: 429 V8, 5x2, 18-ft steel box, hoist, tarp looks good; 1964 Chev 3ton: V8 2-spd, wood box, hoist, poor transmission; 1989 Ford ranger: 5-spd, topper; 1994 Ford XLT half ton: 351 V8 auto (farm truck). TILLAGE: IHC 27.5-ft #645 Vibra-Chisel cultivator: w/air package, harrows, carbide knives, w/mini Blanchard tank; IHC 24-ft heavy duty cultivator w/Degelman harrows; Morris 36-ft Vibra shank & harrows (heavy shank) Morris #525 29-ft heavy duty cultivator & harrows; Morris L320-28-ft cultivator (parts). SWATHERS: MF#775 18-ft SP swather, nice; JD 25-ft PTO swather; MF 24-ft PTO swather. HAYING: 1998 NH#664 round bailer: net wrap, rebuilt PU, gathering wheels, 10,000 bales, nice. Plus misc equipment, auger, bins, misc. Note: Dale due to health is retiring from farming and selling all of his machinery. There are not many small items. Online Bidding 1:00PM. Visit www.ukrainetzauction.com for updated listing and pictures. Sale conducted by Ukrainetz Auction Theodore SK. (306)647-2661. License #91585
UPCOMING AUCTION LARGE FARM RETIREMENT, RV & CONSIGNMENT AUCTION SATURDAY JUNE 18th 10:00 AM
Location: 218 Brandt Street, Steinbach, Manitoba Partial List: TRACTORS *2013 John Deere 6190R, 50 km/h IVT Trans, 3 PTH,MFWD, Loader, 700hrs *8640 John Deere 4WD Tractor, Dual Hydrulics *4020 John Deere Tractor w/ Loader & Cab (excellent shape) *McCormick Farmall H Tractor
EQUIPMENT *2012 CIH Flex Hoe 700 60ft Air Drill Slim & Fold w/ Case IH 3430 3 Compartment Tank *Wishek 842–N 14ft Tandem Disc *2012 New Holland DuraVee 1428 28.5ft 14 Wheel Rake *John Deere 946 Mower Conditioner *John Deere 568 Round Baler, 5X6, Cover Edge Net Wrap *530 John Deere Round Baler *8ft Fella Disc Mower, 3 PTH *18ft Cultivator w/ Valmar 1600 Air Seeder *Mac Don 608 Bale Karrier Bale Mover
VEHICLES *2008 Ram 3500 HD Quad Cab, Cummins Diesel, 4X4, 206,000km,(Salvage needs repair) *2006 Ford F250 Lariat, 4X4, Powerstroke Diesel, Ext Cab, 135K mi (very clean truck) *2007 Dodge Sprinter Cargo Van, 185,161 mi *2006 Subaru Outback 2.5XT, AWD, Leather, 155K *1976 Pontiac Bonneville (40,000 miles, excellent shape) *2006 Volkswagen Jetta TDI, Auto, Safety Certified *1983 Chevrolet 3 Ton Grain Truck w/ Box & Hoist, Tarp *2011 GMC Sierra Ext Cab, Z71, 4X4 *2005 Ford F250 Lariat Crew Cab,4X4, Diesel
SKID STEER ATTACHMENTS *Stout Skid Steer Rock Bucket Grapple HD723 *Stout Skid Steer Brush Grapple 72-4 Close-Tine*Stout Skid Steer Brush Grapple 66-9*Stout Skid Steer Brush Grapple 66-9 *Stout Skid Steer Full Back 48” *Stout Reg Skid Steer Forks *Set Of 4 Maxam Skid Steer Tires 10 Ply 10-16.5
INDUSTRIAL TOOLS & YARD EQUIPMENT *Husqvarna HU800A AWD Self-Propelled Lawn Mower 22” (new) *Green Works 24V Lithium Cordless Chain Saw, Grass Trimmer & Pole Saw Combo *10,000W Generator w/ Briggs Engine, Elec Start *8000W Honda Powered Generator*4000W Generator *(2) 2000W Inverter Generators *48” Lawn Roller *Pressure Washer Heater/ Steamer Add on Unit, 4000 PSI, 4 GPM, 120V *NorthStar Wet Steam & Hot Water Pressure Washer, 3000 PSI, 4 GPM, Honda Elect Start w/ CAT Pump*NorthStar Gas Wet Steam & Hot Water Pressure Washer w/ Briggs Engine, 2700 PSI * 4000 PSI 3.5 GPM Honda 390cc Gas Pressure Washer w/ CAT Pump*3000 PSI 2.5 GPM Powerhorse Gas Pressure Washer*NorthStar ATV Boomless Broadcast & Spot Sprayer *(6) 26 gal Tow Behind Sprayers w/ 8ft Broadcast Boom & Spot Wand *(2) 13 Gal Tow Behind Broadcast & Spot Sprayers *(9) 3 in 1 48” Broadcast Sprayers w/ Dump Cart & Broadcast Spreader *(8) Towable Dump Carts w/ Lawn Sprayer Attachments *(4) Dewalt D55153 Twin Tank Contractors 4 Gal Air Compressors *Stihl Backpack Blower *(2) Goodyear 1/2”X50ft Air Hose Reel w/ Hose *Northern Industrial Plasma Cutter 375 40Amp *Mastercraft Wire Feed Mig/Flux Core Welder *Ironton 125 Wire Feed Flux Core Welder *New Powerhorse OHV Horizontal Engine 420cc 1in Shaft *Cover-All 30X40 Fabric Buildings *New Industrial Tire Machines *New Wheel Balancer Machines *20X40 & 16X22 Wedding Tents
CAMPERS & BOATS *2010 Forest River Wildwood 27ft Bumper Hitch Camper Trailer *2005 Jayco Featherlite 25ft Hybrid Camper w/ Slideout *2006 Gulfstream 32ft Fema, Travel Trailer *AMF Crestliner Crusader 15 Boat w/ 90HP Mercury O/B & Trailer *1993 Fleetwood American Eagle Diesel Motorhome
LIVESTOCK HANDLING *(6) Rugged Ranch Squeeze Chutes (new) *Large Selection Of Livestock Panels, Gates & Farm Fence *Qty Of Horse Box Stalls/Maternity Pen *Sheep Panels w/ Mesh PLUS MUCH MORE!!
TO CONSIGN CALL 204-326-3061 ITEMS MUST BE IN YARD BY MAY 31st. LIVE INTERNET BIDDING AND DETAILED LISTING AT PENNERAUCTIONS.COM Full Listing At www.pennerauctions.com
PENNER AUCTION SALES LTD. 218 Brandt Street Steinbach, MB Ph: 204.326.3061 Fax: 204.326.7529 Toll Free: 1-866-512-8992 www.pennerauctions.com
Sale Conducted by: PENNER AUCTION SALES LTD.
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AUCTION SALES Saskatchewan Auctions
CONTRACTING Custom Work
RUDY & PAULINE ELS AUCTION Acreage Auction Sat., June 4th 2016 10:00am Directions: From Yorkton 8-Km N on #9 to Mehan Rd, 12-Km E. Contact Gord (306)621-1619. ACREAGE EQUIPMENT TRACTORS: JD 4230, Cab, Air, 148 FEL Loader, Bucket, Grapple, Joystick, Good Tires, 4100-hrs, Excellent. ANTIQUE TRACTORS: JD Styled AR, Shedded, Real Nice; JC Unstyled AR, Shedded, Real Nice; JD Blade for AR; 2- JD D Tractors, Not Running. ANTIQUE EQUIPMENT: JD Semi Mount Mower, Shedded, Real Nice; Horse Drawn Rake, Real Nice; Horse Mower with Pole, Real Nice; JD Binder, Real Nice; JD Harrow Cart; JD 2 Bottom Plow; Potato Cultivator; Macleod’s Crusher; JD Stationary Engine, Excellent; 2-IHC Stationary Engines, Excellent; High Gear Wagon. YARD EQUIPMENT: Z425 48-in Zero Turn Mower225-hrs, Mint; JD 44-in Lawn Sweep, Like New; JD LT 160 Automatic 16HP 38-in Riding Lawn Mower, Good Shape; DEX48-12 Chemical Yard Roller; 2007 Gator Serial#W004X2X018805; JD Leaf Blower; JD Tiller; 2-Wheel Trailer; Wheel Barrow. VEHICLE: 2003 Ford F150 Supercab XTR,4WD,V8, Auto, 148,913-kms, Tires Like New, Hidden hitch, Delta Champion Toolbox, Excellent Shape; 1985 Lincoln Town Car- V8, Auto, 5.0-L, Full Load, Mint; 1952 Ford one ton one owner. Plus shop, tractor, toys, household, etc. Rudy and Pauline have sold the farm. He had a passion for JD Equipment. JD Tractors and Equipment are excellent to mint condition. JD 4230 is one of the nicest we sold. If you talk to Rudy you talk John Deere! ONLINE BIDDING 1:00PM. Visit www.ukrainetzauction.com for updated listing and pictures. Sale conducted by Ukrainetz Auction Theodore SK. (306)647-2661. License #91585
STAN’S MOBILE REPAIR & Welding. CWB Certified Welding, Structural Welding, Welding Repairs to Grain Bins, Mechanical Repairs to Grain Systems & all general welding repairs. Contact Stan Cornelsen (204)612-7191 or stancornelsen@gmail.com Morris, MB.
BEEKEEPING BEEKEEPING Bee Equipment
CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT 2012 KOMATSU D65PX-17 CRAWLER tractor c/w a dozer w/tilt A/C cab canopy 1bb1 MS ripper rear view camera 4797-hrs top con G.P.S. plumed in all wiring & valve $150,000. 2006 Cat D6R LGP Ser. III crawler tractor c/w S dozer w/tilt A/C cab canopy diff steer 1bb1 MS ripper 2118-hrs $140,000. 2006 Cat D-6-R LGP Ser. III crawler tractor cargo winch 6-way dozer $110,000. 2004 Cat D-6-N LGP crawler tractor 6-way dozer A/C canopy diff steer cargo winch new u/c 10835-hrs $90,000. 1999 Cat D-6-R LGP crawler tractor 6541-hrs c/w dozer w/tilt A/C canopy new u/c $70,000. 2007 Komatsu PC200LC-8 hydraulic excavator c/w q/c cleanup bucket 9-ft. 6 stick aux hyd a/c 12582-hrs $55,000. (204)871-0925 Macgregor, MB. 20 QUICK ATTACH EXCAVATOR buckets, some trenching & clean-up buckets, plus 6 excavator rippers, some Cat’s & WBM’s. (204)871-0925, MacGregor MB. 320 KOMATSU LOADERS: LOADER fork to fit $2,800. Load pallet forks to fit $3,500. 104-in. 3 1/2-yd tooth bucket to fit $5,000. (204)871-0925 Macgregor, MB. 6 X 64” EXCAVATOR clean-up bucket $4,000-$5,000/each. 58” wrist clean-up bucket like new $8,500. 62” clean-up bucket $4,000. 48” frost ripper $2,500. New hydraulic thum & cylinder $4,000. (204) 871-0925 Macgregor, MB.
BEEHIVES & NUCS FOR sale. Phone Roger (204)434-6918.
SKIDSTEER LOADERS: 2008 CASE 440 Ct series $34,500; 2008 Case 440, series 3, $29,500; 2006 Case 440, $26,500; 2007 Case 420, $24,500. Phone (204)794-5979.
BUILDING & RENOVATIONS
FARM MACHINERY
BUILDING & RENOVATIONS Roofing
FARM MACHINERY Grain Augers
PRICE TO CLEAR!!
Cudmore Bros.
29 gauge full hard 100,000PSI high tensile roofing & siding. 16 colours to choose from. B-Gr. coloured......................70¢/ft.2 Multi-coloured millends.........50¢/ft.2 B-Gr 30 gu Galv. barn master available in 12ft sheets.......... 49¢/ft.2
Farm King Augers Meridian Augers Meridian Hopper Bins Honda & Kohler Engines Watermaster Floating Pumps Poly Tanks & Transfer Pumps
BEAT THE PRICE INCREASES CALL NOW
CRYSTAL CITY, MB
FOUILLARD STEEL SUPPLIES LTD. ST. LAZARE, MB. 1-800-510-3303
BUILDINGS AFAB INDUSTRIES IS YOUR SUPERIOR post frame building company. For estimates and information call 1-888-816-AFAB(2322). Website: www.postframebuilding.com CONCRETE FLATWORK: Specializing in place & finish of concrete floors. Can accommodate any floor design. References available. Alexander, MB. 204-752-2069.
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES Hotel for sale in Rural MB. The Sandy Lake Hotel is an established turn key business located in Sandy Lake, MB. (204)585-2600 slh1@mymts.net
BUSINESS SERVICES BUSINESS SERVICES Crop Consulting
FARM CHEMICAL / SEED COMPLAINTS We also specialize in: agricultural complaints of any nature; Crop ins. appeals; Spray drift; Chemical failure; Residual herbicide; Custom operator issues; Equip. malfunctions. Licensed Agrologist on Staff. For assistance and compensation call
Back-Track InvesTIgaTIons
204-873-2395 www.cudmorebros.com FARM MACHINERY Grain Dryers HUME CONTINUOUS CORN DRYER upgraded to farm fan burner. Electric RPTO, good capacity, setup on double axle wheel. Easy to move. Can be seen running. $4000 OBO; 35-FT wet & dry auger w/motor; 90-Ft Over bin cross auger distribution w/motor. (204)882-2329 WESTERN GRAIN DRYER manufacturers of grain dryers w/fully automatic moisture & drying control systems. Updates for IBEC/Vertec & roof, tiers, burners, auto moisture controller. Re-built dryer is available. 1-888-288-6857, westerngraindryer.com
FARM MACHINERY Grain Elevators 80-FT. BUCKET ELEVATING LEG w/3 phase 10-HP electric motor. Phone (204)886-3304.
FARM MACHINERY Grain Vacuums CURT’S GRAIN VAC SERVICES, parts & repair for all makes & models. Craik SK, (306)734-2228.
FARM MACHINERY Parts & Accessories GOODS USED TRACTOR PARTS: (204)564-2528 or 1-877-564-8734, Roblin, MB.
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CONTRACTING
BUILDING & RENOVATIONS Roofing
ROLLWORKS
FARM MACHINERY Parts & Accessories The Real Used FaRm PaRTs sUPeRsToRe Over 2700 Units for Salvage • TRACTORS • COMBINES • SWATHERS • DISCERS Call Joe, leN oR daRWIN (306) 946-2222 monday-Friday - 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
WATROUS SALVAGE WaTRoUs, sK. Fax: 306-946-2444
FARM MACHINERY Machinery Miscellaneous
NH FLEX PLATFORMS: In stock Models 973 both 25-30’; 74C 30-ft. w/air reel; 88C 36-ft. flex draper; 94C 25-ft. rigid draper w/trailer. Deliver in SK, MB, AB. Gary (204)326-7000, Reimer Farm Equip, Hwy #12 N, www.reimerfarmequipment.com Steinbach, MB. WHITE MASSEY FERGUSON 9230 30-ft straight cut header, fits White 9700, 9720 & Massey Ferguson 8570, 8590, $5,500. Phone (204)794-5979.
GEHL 500-BU. TMR CART, $10,000; Knight 250 CF TMR Cart, $5,000; Artsway Mixmill, $1,500; Hewke 30-in. Rollermill, $3,500; JD 780 Manure Spreader, $10,000; JD 7000 Planter 8R30, $7,000; Phoenix Rotary Harrows 30, 40 & 50-ft. Brandt 4000 Grain Vac, $8,000; 4500, $8,500; New 10-ft. Box Scraper Landleveller, $2,450; Used Fertilizer Spreaders 4-8 Ton 10-Ton Tender, $5,000; REM 1026 Grain Vac, $4,500; JD 535 Baler, $5,000; JD 510, $1,500; JD 336 Square Baler, $3,000. (204)857-8403
Spraying EquipmEnt SPRAYING EQUIPMENT Sprayers
ROWCROP CULTIVATORS 4-8R LILLISTON Cultivators 6-12R Discs Wishek 16-ft., $23,000; 30-ft., $33,000; Breaking Discs Kewanee 150ft., $25,000; Tonner 18-ft., $30,000; Vers 36-ft., $20,000; Bushog 25-ft., $7,500; IHC 14-ft. 770, $6,500; JD 1630, $3,500; DMI Disk Ripper 5 Shank, $8,900; 7 Shank, $10,900; JD 3970 Harvester, $6,000; IH 781, $2,000; 12-ft. Dump Wagon, $3,000; Vermeer 23 Hyd Rakes, $9,500 & Up; Hay Conditioners, $800 & Up; JD 9-ft. Sickle Mower, $2,000. (204)857-8403.
FARM MACHINERY Machinery Wanted WANTED: FRONT END LOADER to fit 400 John Deere garden tractor or 420 John Deere. Call (204) 222-5479 after 6 pm.
HAYING & HARVESTING HAYING & HARVESTING Baling Equipment CASE IH 8455 ROUND baler, PU recently rebuilt, numerous spare parts, $4,200. Phone (204)467-5093
HAYING & HARVESTING Various
Rebuilt Concaves
Rebuild combine table augers Rebuild hydraulic cylinders Roller mills regrooved MFWD housings rebuilt Steel and aluminum welding Machine Shop Service Line boreing and welding
Penno’s Machining & Mfg. Ltd. Eden, MB 204-966-3221 Fax: 204-966-3248
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Combines COMBINES Caterpillar Lexion
BUILDINGS Always shedded. Exc cond.; Cebis; 3D sieves; Elec. sieves adjmt; Yield & moisture; Universal APS concaves; Chaff spreader; 22.5-ft unldng auger; 900/ 65R32 Goodyr rice tires (3-yrs) ; 600/55-260.5 Trelleborg rear tires (2-yrs); Swathmstr pickup header; Ser#2BZ00463 $72,500.00 (204) 941-3125 rdreger.qc@gmail.com
COMBINES Accessories AGCO MF CAT flex platforms: In stock Models 500 Gleaner 25-ft. & 30-ft.; Model 8000 30-ft. & 8200 35-ft. MF; Cat FD30 flex; FD40 flex. Reconditioned, ready to go. Delivery in SK, MB, AB. Gary: (204)326-7000, Reimer Farm Equip, Hwy #12 N, Steinbach, MB. www.reimerfarmequipment.com JD FLEX PLATFORMS: 922, 925, 930, sever- al newer ones w/full finger augers & air reels; 630-635 w/wo air bars. Deliver in SK, MB, AB. Gary (204)326-7000, Reimer Farm Equipment, Hwy #12 N, Steinbach, MB. www.reimerfarmequipment.com
RED OR GREEN 1. 10-25% savings on new replacement parts for your Steiger drive train. 2. We rebuild axles, transmissions and dropboxes with ONE YEAR WARRANTY. 3. 50% savings on used parts.
1-800-982-1769 www.bigtractorparts.com
HEAT & AIR CONDITIONING
The Icynene Insulation System®
GRAIN CLEANERS GJESDAL MIDSIZE 5in1 roatery seed cleaner trailer mounted capacity 20-70 bushel per hour $7000 or best offer. Phone evenings (204)367-8807 JD 772 DH GRADER; JD 850 dozer cab, ripper; 1981 GMC 7000 17-ft box & hoist; 1999 GMC T8500, DSL tow truck, 20-ft deck; MF 2675 cab & dozer; Allis 6080 MFD loader, 3-PTH; Ford Major loader 3-PTH; Rotex SR7 Power Parachute as is; Vac tank 1800-gal. & pump; 24-ft deep tillage & harrows. Phone (306)236-8023
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F-21 FARMHAND LOADER W/DOZER blade & manure fork, $950; Mobile home axles, springs & tires near new, $195 each. (204)385-2685, Gladstone.
JD 4840 POWER-SHIFT DUALS, clean, $21,500 JD 4650 Standard, duals, clean, $32,500 84 555 Versatile, pto, recent drop in eng. $18,500 MF 1085 3-PT, ldr, low hours, $17,500 Ford 6600, 3-PT, ldr, showing 4800-hrs, $13,500 Zetor 4340, FWA, 3-PT, ldr, $14,500 AC 7020, 3-PT, cab, PTO, $12,500 930 Case, 3-PT, ldr, cab, $7,950 (204)746-2016 or (204)746-5345, Morris, MB.
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BARE TRUCK FRAME W/axles & 6 good tires. Would make into good bale trailer $975. 6-FT bucket w/teeth for bales, $295. Tumble bug scraper handy dirt mover to pull behind tractor $450. Roy (204)385-2685.
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MF 88 GAS TRACTOR w/easy on 100 front end loader, new rear tires. PTO Ford industrial tractor large loader gas new rear tires.16FT heavy duty cultivator cockshutt with ram. Offers (780)919-9985
HEADER TRAILERS & ACCESSORIES. Arc-Fab Industries. 204-355-9595 charles@arcfab.ca www.arcfab.ca
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CASE/IH FLEX PLATFORMS: MODELS 1020 25ft. & 30-ft. w/wo sir reel; 2020 30-ft. & 35-ft., 2020 30-ft. w/air reel; 2011 3020 35-ft. Can install new AWS air bar for additional $11,500. Deliver in SK, MB, AB. Gary (204)326-7000, Reimer Farm Equip, Hwy #12 N, www.reimerfarmequipment.com Steinbach, MB.
7200 INTERNATIONAL PRESS HOE drill. 14-ft $1,000 OBO. Also for parts, NH 1400 combine. Call:(204)837-1553.
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2004 DODGE 1500 QUAD cab 4x4 5.7 hemi, Safetied 124-km $7,400; 38-ft Allis Chalmers cultivator w/NH3 kit. Asking $675; 27-ft Morris deep tillage w/NH3 Kit Asking $3,050 OBO; 28-ft ocean container. Asking $2,800; Mckee round balers, good belts. Asking $1,000 OBO; Cleasby HYD conveyor mounted on 26-ft deck. Used for roofing, siding, shingles etc. Asking $3,500 OBO. 45-Ft Will-Rich Field cultivator asking $3,200. (204)728-1861.
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1996 TYLER PATRIOT 150XL sprayer. 90-ft booms, Trimble GPS, extra set of tires & rims 12.4x38, 2,421-hrs, asking $52,000. (204)372-6201
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DUPLEX 15-FT. DISCERS LATEST CI model 1001 good condition, easy transport, large capacity seed/fertilizer box, asking $1,000. (204)392-4023 PLANTERS JD 7200 8 Row, 30-in., Finger PU, Monitor, Reconditioned Field Ready, $16,900; JD 7200 12 Row, 30-in., Finger PU, Monitor, Reconditioned, Field Ready, $18,900; White 6122 12 Row, 30-in., Vacuum, Monitor Reconditioned, Field Ready, $16,900; JD 1750 8 Row, 30-in., Vacuum, Monitor, Reconditioned, Field Ready, $18,900; JD 7200 16 Row Front Fold, 30-in., 3-Bu Seed Boxes, Monitor, Always kept in a shed, $22,500. Call Gary (204)326-7000 Reimer Farm Equipment Ltd. Hwy 12N, Steinbach, MB www.reimerfarmequipment.com
TracTors TRACTORS Case/IH 1983 IHC 5088, 130 Hp, 8900-hrs, Triple Hydl, dual PTO, 18.4x38 duals, well maintained. $16,500 204-525-4521 www.waltersequipment.com Minitonas, MB
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FOR SALE: JD 2950 2WD, CAH, 3-pt, 2 hyd’s; JD 2950 MFWD, 3-pt, 2 hyd’s, w/loader; 2, JD 4050 MFWD, 3-pt, PS, w/o loaders; JD 4250 MFWD, 3-pt, 15-SPD, w/265 loader; JD 4255 2WD, quad shift, 3-pt., never had loader, mint; JD 4640 Quad, 3 hyd’s; JD 6400 2WD, PQ w/RHS, 3-pt, w/loader; 2, JD 6400 MFWD, 3-pt, PQ w/RHS, w/640 loader; JD 7220 MFWD, AQ w/LHR, 3-pt., 3 hyd’s w/741 loader; Case MXM 140, MFWD, 3-pt, 3 hyd’s w/loader, 5,000-hrs. All tractors can be sold w/new or used loaders. Now a Husqvarna Dealer, w/a full line of Husqvarna Equipment. Mitch’s Tractor Sales Ltd. St. Claude, MB. Phone (204)750-2459 (cell) Mitchstractorsales.com
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TRACTORS Kubota FOR SALE: 2014 KUBOTA TRACTOR L3560 HST, w/cab, air, radio, block heater, hydrostatic transmission & industrial tires. Very low hrs, 105-hrs, regularly serviced, asking $30,000; Attachments for tractor include: 2014 L4479-GL60 (74-in) front snowblower used 3 last winters to clear farmyard, asking $3,000; 2014 FarmKing 6-ft rotary mower w/3-PT model 620, asking $1,500; Bought in 2015, Kubota front loader, model LA555, asking $3,000; Prefer to sell tractor & 3 attachments together, always shedded, all VGC, must see! Total Package $37,000. lpayette@goinet.ca Call (204)836-2293.
TRACTORS 2-Wheel Drive DEUTZ-ALLIS 7110, 4040-HRS, 110-HP, dual Hyd & PTO, cab, air, 18.4x38, $16,000. (204)525-4521 www.waltersequipment.com , Minitonas, MB STEVE’S TRACTOR REBUILDER specializing in JD tractors in need of repair or burnt, or will buy for parts. JD parts available. Phone: 204-466-2927 or cell: 204-871-5170, Austin.
TRACTORS Various FOR SALE: 2- 110 white tractor C.A.H., 60-hrs on complete engine overhaul, hyds, PTO & PWR shift rebuilt, new clutch, injection pump & injectors done. (204)425-3884
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LIVESTOCK Cattle – Angus 2 YR OLD RED PB Bulls. Semen tested. $2500 each. Phone (204)371-6404. St Anne, MB. 2-YR OLD REGISTERED RED Angus Bulls, semen tested & guaranteed to breed, birth weights range between 85-95-lbs, delivery available. Phone Dick (204)427-3234. Battle Lake Farm has for sale PB Registered Red & Black Angus Bulls for Sale. Semen tested and EPD’s. Carberry. battlelakefarm2016@gmail.com (204) 8342202 FOR SALE: RED & Black yearling & 2-yr old Angus bulls, will semen test, delivery available, call Wayne (204)383-5802 or (204)383-0100. HAMCO CATTLE CO. HAS for sale Reg Red & Black Angus yearling bulls & 2-yr olds. Good selection. Semen tested, performance data & EPD’s available. Top genetics, Free Delivery. Contact Glen, Albert, Larissa Hamilton (204)827-2358 or David Hamilton (204)325-3635. RIDGE SIDE RED ANGUS has yearlings & 1, 3 yr old herdsire for sale. From Top AI Sires. All bulls tested, long, thick, deep, good disposition. Can deliver call Don (204)422-5216
LIVESTOCK Cattle – Black Angus BLACK ANGUS BULLS YEARLINGS & Long Yearlings, some Heifer Bulls, semen tested & performance records avail. Call Don Guilford, Hereford Ranch (204)873-2430, Clearwater. BLACK HAWK ANGUS HAS several registered Angus yearling bulls for sale as well as a few 2-yr olds. We concentrate on calving ease in our bulls & have added herd sires to kick up the performance as well. Bulls are hand-fed & performance tested, bulls are semen tested & delivery can be arranged when you need them. Birth, weaning, & yearling weights are available on all bulls. Call (204)529-2605 or Call/text (204)245-1110. OSSAWA ANGUS AT MARQUETTE, MB has for sale: Yearling & 2-yr old bulls. For more info call (204)375-6658, cell (204)383-0703.
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1 & 2 YR old Char bulls, Seminole grandsons, $3,500-4,000. Daybreak Charolais (204)381-1240. 1 2-YR OLD POLLED Charolais Bull, grandson of Bluegrass, will be easy calving, good disposition, semen tested. “Must be seen”; Also 2 polled yearlings, grandsons of Bluegrass. Semen tested. K.E.H Charolais Keith Hagan (204)748-1024, Virden. 2-YEAR OLD & YEARLING bulls sired by Silver Bullet & Specialist. For calving ease & yearling growth, Polled & semen tested. Martens Charolais & Seed (204)534-8370. PUREBRED CHAROLAIS BULLS, 1 1/2-yr olds & yearlings, White & Red factor, some good for heifers, semen tested, guaranteed & delivered. R&G McDonald Livestock. (204)466-2883, (204)724-2811. WE HAVE AN EXCELLENT selection of PB Charolais bulls, both Red & white yearling & 2-yr olds. Pictures & info on the net www.defoortstockfarm.com. Call Gord or Sue:(204)743-2109.
LIVESTOCK EQUIPMENT ALTERNATIVE POWER BY SUNDOG SOLAR, portable/remote solar water pumping for winter/summer. Call for pricing on solar systems, wind generators, aeration. Service & repair on all makes/models. Carl Driedger, (204)556-2346 or (204)851-0145, Virden. 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.
NOTRE DAME USED OIL 12V. or Hydraulic Electronic Scale Opt.DEPOT & FILTER • Buy Used Oil • Buy Batteries • Collect Used Filters • Collect Oil Containers
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PUREBRED DUN DEXTER BULL. Will be 2 in Sept. He can be registered if desired. He is PHA free. Dwarf free. $1,000. Evelyn Wilton (204)239-1913, Portage La Prairie.
FOR SALE 26FT JD auto 100 field cultivator w/ harrels $1,200 OBO; 24ft IHC model 645 w/ harrels. $1,000 OBO; 30ft coil packers $1,400 OBO; 60ft Morris Pine harrels auto fold $1200 OBO; Easy on model 100 front end loader & fits onto a JD 40. $1600 OBO.(204)637-2393
LIVESTOCK Cattle – Gelbvieh YEARLING & 2-YR OLD bulls for sale, also mature herd sire with proven calving ease, bulls semen tested, in the 90%. Phone Wayne (306)793-4568, Stockholm SK.
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LATE 40’S FARMER SEEKS single, separated or divorced female for dating/long-term relationship, kids welcome. Reply to Ad# 1024, c/o Manitoba Cooperator, Box 9800, Station Main, Winnipeg, MB R3C 3K7.
FOR SALE: POLLED HEREFORD Bulls Yearlings & Long Yearlings, semen tested & performance records avail. Call Don Guilford, Hereford Ranch (204)873-2430, Clearwater.
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PB POLLED HERFORD BULLS coming 2 yr old, developed slowly on a mostly forage ration, quiet, roped to tie, guaranteed, delivery avail. Herefords for over 75 years. Catt Brothers (204)723-2831 POLLED HEREFORD YEARLING BULLS. Vern Kartanson, Phone: (204)867-2627 or (204)867-7315.
LIVESTOCK Cattle – Salers We know that farming is enough of a gamble so if you want to sell it fast place your ad in the Manitoba Cooperator classifieds. It’s a Sure Thing. Call our toll-free number today. We have friendly staff ready to help. 1-800-782-0794. REGISTERED POLLED SALERS BULLS on farm & at Douglas Summer sale, May 31st, 2016. Red or Black. Semen tested & guaranteed. Can arrange delivery. Ken Sweetland, Lundar, MB. www.sweetlandsaler.com (204)762-5512.
LIVESTOCK Cattle – Shorthorn ATTENTION GRADUATES: SHORTHORN BREEDERS of Manitoba will be accepting applications for the John A. Nevin Cattle Growers Education Fund Award until June 1st, 2016. Contact: Susan Armbruster PO Box 597 Rossburn, MB R0J 1B0. Phone & Fax: (204)859-2088. Email:shorthornsue@gmail.com SHORTHORN BULLS, COMING 2-YR old, 1 white, 1 red, low birth weights, quiet. For more info call (204)365-0066, Darcy Purdy, Shoal Lake.
LIVESTOCK Cattle – Simmental 3 YR OLD RED Polled Simm herdsire; 2 yr old & yearling bulls; Also 4 Fullblood cows/heifer calves. Acomb Valley Simmentals (204)867-2203, Minnedosa. 5W SIMMENTALS HAS FOR SALE: Reg Polled Yearling Simmental Bulls, Red & Blacks, Semen Tested, Will Deliver, Keep Until Needed. Purchase Sired Goldstandard, Mind Games, Skinner & Justice. Phone (204)868-5040 For More Info. TOBACCO CREEK CATTLE CO has one Anchor T Legend 7h xLFE Justified 7328x bull for sale birth weight 93-lbs, weaning 831-lbs, yearling weight 1284-lbs, average daily gains 4-lbs per day (204)435-2545
LIVESTOCK Cattle – Speckle Park SPECKLE PARK BULL, COMING 2-yr old, very quiet, semen tested. Phone (204)365-0066, Darcy Purdy, Shoal Lake.
LIVESTOCK Cattle Various 60 Open Replacement Heifers. Fancy Red & Black Limousin cross. Home raised, full herd health program & no implants. Call Ed (204)365-0824 eddarr@mymts.net FOR SALE: 10-12 SIMM cows/heifers, Bred Simm/Angus to calve July/Aug. Call (204)585-5370, Sandy Lake, MB.
LIVESTOCK Horses For Sale 6YR OLD SORREL MARE. Approx 1500Lbs Halter broke. $1,500.(204)637-2393
CANADA COMMON #1 MULTI-FOLIATE Alfalfa seed, $3.55/lb Canada Common #1 Timothy seed, $1.90/lb. Call (204)642-2572, Riverton MB.
RECREATIONAL VEHICLES RECREATIONAL VEHICLES All Terrain Vehicles BEST PRICES IN MANITOBA on Kids/Adults ATVS, Dirtbikes, Dune Buggies, UTVS! 110 ATV$849.00; 125cc Dirt Bike- $899.00; 125 Dune Buggy- $1,799.00 (Check Out Our Ads @ www.kijiji.ca) (Go to Manitoba/Brandon/110 ATVS) Phone (204)724-4372.
1994 TRIPLE E CLASS-A 35-ft. motor home, 460 motor, less than 50,000-km, new tires, battery, back-up camera & new TV, $18,000. (204)822-4382
REAL ESTATE Land For Sale 145-acs of ORGANIC FARM LAND & open concept home w/3,296-sq.ft. of living space. Walk-out basement, cathedral ceilings & solid oak flooring w/ceramic tiles. Home & Garage heated by geothermal furnace & floor heating. (204)937-3160 Web Site: www.boggycreek.ca BRIAN FLOWER OF STE. Rose du Lac, MB intends to sell private lands: SW 32-24-14W ; N1/2 32-24-14W; E1/2 33-24-14-W; SE 28-24-14W; E1/2 8-25-15W; N1/2 35-24-14W; SW36-24-14W to Tim and Kayla Peters of Morden, MB who will be considered by Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Development for possible transfer of the Crown land forage lease associated with this ranch unit. This forage lease currently consists of the following: N1/2 2-25-14W; N1/2 3-25-14W; S1/2 9-25-14-W; E1/2 of NE 9-25-14W; Sec 10-25-14W; Sec 11-25-14W; Sec 14-25-14W; S1/2 15-25-14W; NE 15-25-14W; E1/2 2-25-14W; Sec 23-25-14W by Unit Transfer. If you wish to comment on or object to the potential transfer of this forage lease to this purchaser please write to: Director, MAFRD, Agricultural Crown Lands, PO Box 1286, Minnedosa MB R0J 1E0; or Fax 204-867-6578. RALPH KETEL OF PINE RIVER intends to sell private lands: SW 14-33-23W; S1/2 23-33-23W; SE 12-33-23W; N1/2 14-33-23W; SE 14-33-23W; E1/2 10-33-23W; N1/2 12-33-23W; SW 12-33-23W; NW 02-33-23W; E1/2 03-33-23W; SW 03-33-23W E1/2; SW 07-33-22W WEST OF HWY; N1/2 01-33-23W; SE 01-33-23W; SE 31-32-22W N1/2; NE 36-32-23W; W1/2 06-33-22W to Raymond and Austin Larocque who will be considered by Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Development for possible transfer of the Crown land forage lease associated with this ranch unit. This forage lease currently consists of the following: SW 01-33-23W; E1/2 02-33-23W; SW 02-33-23W; SEC 11-33-23W by Unit Transfer. If you wish to comment on or object to the potential transfer of this forage lease to this purchaser please write to: Director, MAFRD, Agricultural Crown Lands, PO Box 1286, Minnedosa MB R0J 1E0; or Fax 204-867-6578.
REAL ESTATE Farms & Ranches – Manitoba EXCELLENT LIVESTOCK FARMS: 1) 1000 head feedlot, Hartney. 2) 1732 deeded acs w/4,425-acs of Crown land, fenced, small bungalow, very good buildings & metal corral system, can carry 450 cow/calf pairs. 3) 1,270 deeded ac cattle farm by Lac du Bonnet, 640-acs Crown land, turnkey operation. 4) Cattle ranch, Pine River, 3,300 deeded & 1,200-acs Crown land. 5) Excellent horse ranch in Erickson MB, Riding Arena & Bldgs in Fantastic condition. Jim McLachlan (204)724-7753, HomeLife Home Professional Realty Inc, Brandon, MB, www.homelifepro.com PORTAGE LA PRAIRIE FARM 313-ACRES OF PRIME FARMLAND JUST OUTSIDE OF PORTAGE LA PRAIRIE BEHIND THE SHELL STATION. CURRENTLY BEING USED AS A SOD FARM. RIVER ACCESS FOR IRRIGATION & CELL TOWER RENTER ON PROPERTY.JUST OFF TRANS CANADA HIGHWAY. $3,130,000 (204)338-0351 GWENMMB@AOL.COM
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CERTIFIED SEED CERTIFIED SEED Cereal Seeds CERTIFIED CARBERRY & CDC Plentiful Wheat. Certified Tradition Barley & Certified Summit Oats. Ph:(204)385-2486 or Cell:(204)212-0531. Wilmot Milne, Gladstone, MB. JAMES FARMS LTD Brandon, Cardale & Faller wheat, Summit, Souris & Haymaker forage oats, Mcleod RR2 soybeans, Tradition barley, forage seeds, various canola & sunflower seed varieties. Custom processing, seed treating, inoculating, as well as delivery are available. Early payment discount. For info call (204)222-8785, or toll-free 1-866-283-8785, Winnipeg. djames@jamesfarms.com REGISTERED & CERTIFIED AAC Brandon wheat; Registered & Certified CDC Glas flax. Please call Elias Seeds in Carman, MB:(204)745-3301. SANDERS SEED FARM FOUNDATION, Reg, Cert, Brandon, Carberry, Thorsby, Elgin Wheat, Camden Oats. Phone (204)242-4200, Manitou.
204-712-0440 www.delmarcommodities.com SEED/FEED/GRAIN Hay & Straw FOR SALE 1500 STRAW bales & 500 Hay bales (204)246-2096
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37 4th Ave. NE Carman, MB R0G 0J0 Ph. (204) 745-6444 Email: vscltd@mts.net Andy Vanderveen · Brett Vanderveen Jesse Vanderveen
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*6-Row* 1-877-250-5252 MALT BARLEY
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Grasses, Alfalfa’s, Lawn seed, Rye, Triticale. Custom Blending available.
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CERTIFIED SEED Pulse Crops CERTIFIED CDC JET 95% germ (Black) & Certified CDC Super Jet 95% germ (Black). CDC Certified Pintium (Pinto). Martens Charolais & Seed. (204)534-8370.
COMMON SEED COMMON SEED Forage Seeds 4010 FORAGE PEAS. $15.00/BUSHEL. Call 1-877-781-8189 at Thomson Forage & Grass Seeds.
Confection and Oil Sunflowers, Brown & Yellow Flax and Red & White Millet Edible Beans
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BuyUsed Used Oil Oil ••Buy NOTRE •• Buy Buy Batteries Batteries DAME ••Collect CollectUsed Used Filters Filters • Collect Oil Containers • Collect Oil Containers USED • Antifreeze OIL & Southern,Southern Eastern, and Manitoba Western Western FILTER Manitoba DEPOT Tel: 204-248-2110
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REAL ESTATE Houses & Lots MARVIN HOMES INC- SINCE 1976- Your READY TO MOVE HOME BUILDER for 40 YEARS. Avail soon 1,560-sq.ft., 3 bdrm, 2.5 bath front covered deck & roof dormers. Contact us for more info & pricing. marvinhomesinc@live.com MARVIN VOGT, MARVIN HOMES, Mitchell, MB. (204)326-1493 or (204)355-8484. www.marvinhomes.ca
SEED / FEED / GRAIN
RECYCLING
We BUY used oil & filters
SEED/FEED/GRAIN Grain Wanted
FOR SALE: ALFALFA, TIMOTHY, Brome, Clover, hay & pasture blends, millet seed, Crown, Red Prozo. Leonard Friesen (204)685-2376, Austin, MB.
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Celebration & Tradition *2-Row* ACbuy Metcalfe, CDC Copeland & AAC Synergy We feed barley, feed wheat, MALT BARLEY BARLEY MALT oats, soybeans, corn & canola We buy feed*2-Row* barley, feed wheat, *6-Row* & AAC Synergy ACoats, Metcalfe, CDC Copeland soybeans, corn & canola & Tradition COMECelebration SEE US AT AG DAYS IN We buy feed barley, feed wheat, THE CONVENTION HALL SEE barley, US AT AG DAYS IN WeCOME buy feed feed wheat, oats, soybeans, corn & canola CONVENTION HALL BOOTH 1309& oats,THE soybeans, corn canola BOOTH 1309 COME SEE US AT AG DAYS IN COME SEE US AT AG HALL DAYS IN THE CONVENTION THE CONVENTION BOOTH 1309 HALL
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MALT BARLEY
YEARLING & 2-YR OLD Black Angus bulls. Holloway Angus, Gerry Williams, Souris. Phone: (204)741-0070 or (204)483-3622.
COMMON SEED Forage Seeds
*6-Row* Celebration & Tradition We buy feed barley, feed wheat, oats, soybeans, corn & canola
TOBACCO CREEK CATTLE CO has 1 Connelly Thunder bull for sale birth weight 102-lbs, weaning weight 823-lbs, yearling weight 1249-lbs, average daily gain 4.04-lbs. (204)435-2545
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2013 Malt Contracts Available Box 238 Letellier, MB. R0G 1C0 Phone 204-737-2000 Toll-Free 1-800-258-7434 Agent: M & J Weber-Arcola, SK. Phone 306-455-2509
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www.selectholidays.com CAREERS CAREERS Farm / Ranch EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY RED RIVER HOLSTEINS is seeking applicants to work on a robot dairy/grain farm. Glenlea, MB. F/T $17.00 per hour 8:00-5:00 M-F, alternate weekends, extended hrs during hay season & harvest. Applicants must be self motivated, physically able, familiar & comfortable around cattle. Must have experience with daily feeding, livestock medication, equipment/tractor operation. Must have valid class 5 drivers. Send resume to Reg Wiens, Red River Holstein Box 17 Glenlea, MB R0G 0S0. (204)470-8102 LIVESTOCK HERDSMAN WANTED. Steppler Farms Ltd. is seeking applicants to work on a medium sized purebred cattle farm, Miami MB. Full time, $17/hr, 8-5 Mon-Fri, extended hrs harvest and calving. Applicants must be self motivated, physically able, familiar and comfortable working around cattle. Must have experience with: daily feeding, identification, diagnosis and treatment of cattle ailments, familiarity with livestock medication, calving duties, operation of heavy equipment Must have a valid class 5 drivers license-class 1 license an asset. Accommodations available; $500 per month plus utilities, country yard, 3-bdrm house, full basement, garage. Send resumes with references to: Andre Steppler, Livestock Manager Steppler Farms Ltd. Box 7 Miami MB R0G 1H0 (204)435-2463 stepplerfarms@hotmail.com www.stepplerfarms.com
CAREERS Help Wanted SWINE TECHNICIAN REQUIRED AT Calvern Farms- a farrow to finish operation near Argyle, MB. Job involves all aspects of work in barn including care of pigs, treatment, feeding, breeding, farrowing sows, moving and loading hogs and carrying out hygiene routines. Applicants must have at least 2-yrs experience working with pigs. Salary $15.00/hr. Housing available. Email resume to calp@highspeedcrow.ca
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*For commercial use only. Offer subject to credit qualification and approval by CNH Industrial Capital Canada Ltd. See your New Holland dealer for details and eligibility requirements. CNH Industrial Capital Canada Ltd. standard terms and conditions will apply. Depending on model, a down payment may be required. Offer good through June 30, 2016, at participating New Holland dealers in Canada. Offer subject to change. Taxes, freight, set-up, delivery, additional options or attachments not included in price. © 2016 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 is a trademark in the United States and many other countries, owned by or licensed to CNH Industrial N.V., its subsidiaries or affiliates.
$190,000 $183,000 $169,000 $125,000
SPRAYERS
2015 NH 840CD-35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $83,000 2015 NH 840CD-35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $83,000 2015 NH 840CD-35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $83,000 2013 NH 840CD-35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $67,000 2013 NH 840CD-35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $67,000 2015 MB D65-35FT CNH . . . . . . . . . . . . . $85,000 2015 MB D65-35FT CNH . . . . . . . . . . . . . $85,000 2010 MB D60-35FT CR/CX . . . . . . . . . . . $52,000 2010 NH 94C-36FT CR/CX . . . . . . . . . . . $43,000 2010 NH 94C-42FT CR/CX . . . . . . . . . . . $65,000 2009 NH 94C-30FT CR/CX . . . . . . . . . . . $35,900 2009 NH 94C-40FT CR/CX . . . . . . . . . . . $50,000 2009 NH 94C-36FT CR/CX . . . . . . . . . . . $43,000 2008 NH 94C-36FT CR/CX . . . . . . . . . . . $39,000 2008 NH 94C-36FT CR/CX . . . . . . . . . . . $37,000 2005 NH 94C-30FT CR/CX . . . . . . . . . . . $23,900
TRACTORS
2010 NH CX8070 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2009 NH CX8080 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2008 NH CX8080 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2003 NH CR970 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
COMBINE HEADS
693358
‘15 Elmers 1150 Haul Master
‘09 New Holland P2070 - 70’
759568
700503
Grain Cart, Excellent cond., 1200BU, TRANSFER TRACKS, SCALES, AGRIMATICS, TARP, PIVOTING AUGER
Air Drill, NH Opener, Double Shoot, Floatation Tires
770205
‘15 Rem VRX Grain Vac, VRX
‘15 Versatile 450
Tractor, 500HP, PS, 710/70R42 IF DUALS, 110GPM, 6EH REMOTES, LUX CAB
SWATHERS
1989 JD 590 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,500 1999 MB 9200. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $46,900 2013 NH H8060-36FT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$118,000 2012 NH H8060-36FT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $105,000 2008 NH H8040-36FT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $79,000
MISC.
ATV 2009 CK 3100S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9,250 Baler/Round 2009 NH BR7090 . . . . . . . $27,000 Baler/Round 2008 NH BR7090 . . . . . . . .$14,900
‘14 Seed Hawk 8412
‘95 Case IH 9280
$14,900 770206
‘13 New Holland P1060 TBH
Air Cart, Excellent cond., 430bu, 3 TANK, VR, 10” AUGER 8 RUN, REAR DUALS
770207
Tractor, 4WD, 7725hrs, 375HP, Good cond., 20.8R42 FIRESTONE TRIPLES, SYNCROSHIFT 12F/3R, 4 REMOTES
‘08 New Holland BR7090
Round Baler, Good cond., 1.5M PICK UP, LACED BELTS, 31X13.5-15 TIRES, HYD, PICK UP
Truck Semi 1994 FO LTL9000 . . . . . . . . . $6,000 Truck Semi 2003 IHC 9900I. . . . . . . . . . $35,000 Rake/Wheel 2008 TONUT V14 . . . . . . . . . $11,500 Mower Conditioner 2013 NH H7460-16FT Rubber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $29,000 Mower Conditioner 2013 NH H7460 $38,500 Mower Conditioner 2008 NH 1475 . . . . . $28,571 Mower/Batwing 2014 SU XH1500 S3 SERIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $26,900 Mower/Zero Turn 2012 CK RZT 54 KW $3,650 Mower/Zero Turn 2010 CK TANK 60 $4,000 Harrow Heavy 2013 BO 7200-84. . . . . . .$31,500 Harrow Heavy 2001 BO 7200. . . . . . . . . .$21,900 Harrow Packer 1998 MR Rangler II . . . .$12,500 Forklift 2006 JC 940 RTFL . . . . . . . . . . . $40,000 Forklift 2004 SX SD 80. . . . . . . . . . . . . . $64,000 Grain Auger 2011 WHEAT BH 1041. . . . . . $9,950 Grain Vac 2008 REM 2700 . . . . . . . . . . . .$14,900 Deep Tillage 1984 FC 800 . . . . . . . . . . . .$10,000 Deep Tillage 1984 MR CP750. . . . . . . . . .$16,000
770202
Air Drill, Good cond., 8RUN DOUBLE SHOOT FLEXI COIL AIR PACK, SETUP TOW BEHIND,
$89,000
$54,900 $79,000
2010 NH T7040 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $129,000 2003 NH TM140 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $59,900 1995 CIH 9280 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $68,000
747714
$24,900
$13,800 ‘15 New Holland Boomer 24
Tractor, 4WD, Excellent cond., BOOMER 47 $27,500 260TLA Loader $7,500 BOOMER 37 $21,900 250
‘14 SeedMaster CT6012
Air Drill, Excellent cond., 60FT 12IN, TIRE N TIRE, HD FRONT CASTERS, DUAL FRONT WING
Windrower, 635hrs, Excellent cond., 36FT, SCHUMACHER, UII, DELUXE CAB, CAB SUSPENSION
2001 FC 67 XL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$10,900 2000 SPAIR 3200 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$10,900 2013 NH SP.240F XP 1200GAL 100FT $269,000 2012 NH SP.275F . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $235,000
741787
$65,000
$110,000
618931
‘08 New Holland H8040-36FT
$59,000
1993 CIH 1688. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$16,900 2015 NH CX8090 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $459,000 2013 NH CX8090 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $344,000 2011 NH CR9080. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $267,000 2011 NH CX8080. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$170,000 2011 NH CR9080. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $239,900 2010 NH CX8080 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $209,900
Windrower, 190HP, HB 36’ UII split 5 bat double drive reel Draper Header
‘11 New Holland P1060 TBH Air Cart, Excellent cond.
770208
‘15 Versatile 500DT
Tractor, 4WD, 550HP, Excellent cond., PS, 30” TRACKS, 110GPM, 6 REMOTES, PTO, LUX CAB, GPS
$99,000
COMBINES
‘13 New Holland H8060 - 36’
‘15 New Holland 840CD-35FT
Header, 35FT, TRANSPORT, GUAGE WHEELS, AHHC, X-AUGER
737592
$190,000
2008 BO 3310 65FT-10IN c/w 6550 TBH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $165,000 2009 NH P2070 70FT X 12IN. . . . . . . . . . $65,000 2014 SHAWK 8412 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $190,000 2014 SHAWK 8412 c/w P1060 & P1070 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $355,000 1994 FC 2320 TBT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6,500 2010 JD 1910 TBH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $55,000 2008 SHAWK 7212 c/w 3430 TBH . . . $169,900 2009 SMASTER TXB5012 . . . . . . . . . . . . $88,000 2008 Morris 7240 TBH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $28,000
736163
$69,000
SEEDING
‘13 New Holland H8060-36FT
Windrower, 298hrs, 190HP, Excellent cond., 36FT, DELUXE CAB, CAB SUSPENSION, DELUXE LED LIGHTS, 600/65R
‘09 New Holland 94C-40FT
Header, Excellent cond., DOUBLE KNIFE DRIVE, 6 BAT UII SPLIT REEL, DOUBLE DRIVE, HYD FORE/AFT, TRANS
$78,000
‘10 MacDon D60-35FT
CNH Header, Good cond., 35FT, CROSS AUGER, TRANSPORT, CNH ADAPTER
716097
678145
$159,000
‘10 New Holland 94C-36FT
Header, Excellent cond., 36FT, DOUBLE KNIFE DRIVE, 6 BAT UII 42IN DIAMETER ONE PIECE
736273
$475,000
677742
‘11 New Holland CX8080
Combine, 2260hrs, 360HP, Good cond., 520 DUALS, 600/65R28 STEERS, LARGE TOUCH SCREEN DISPLAY, CR
$119,000
744124
$45,000
677738
‘11 New Holland CR9080
Combine, 1135hrs, Good cond., 620 DUALS, S3, SID’S, DSP, DELUX CHOPPER, 790CP-15
677932
$119,000
Combine, 1785hrs, 360HP, Good cond., 900/65R32 Tires, CAST, BLOWERS,76C Swathmaster
677757
$175,000
$169,000 ‘08 New Holland CX8080
Combine, 682hrs, 449HP, Excellent cond., 520 DUALS, CAST, Y&M, SPREADERS, HIDS, 790CP-15FT
$239,900
737584
$319,000
‘13 New Holland CX8090
739591
$54,000
733839
$344,000
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Ready-to-move cottages growing in popularity The past decade has seen more Manitobans choosing ready-to-move cottages BY DUNCAN MORRISON Co-operator contributor
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s warm weather engulfs the province many Manitobans are dreaming of summer days at the cottage. And, says one owner of a Manitoba ready-to-move (RTM) company, increasingly those thoughts are centred on cottages that are RTM products. “Over the past 10 years, cottages have become more popular,” says James Zacharias, owner of Emjay Homes in Austin, Man. “Our business has noticed that about 25 per cent of our builds in a year are destined for cottage lots.” When customers explore their options around building a cottage from scratch, they often will find that the costs to build a new cottage can quickly add up. This is because most customers have to hire a construction company, purchase the materials, and have them delivered to often-remote locations. Once those steps are done, many still have to hire contractors for final tweaks before the cottage is livable. The costs of transportation, labour and contractors can often increase budget or project delays substantially. As a result, many people are turning to the convenience of pre-built RTMs for their dream cottage. “We pretty much do everything here in-house that you would pay a construction company or contractors to do,” says Zacharias. “From the first day that a customer decides to build an RTM for their cottage, we are with them every step of the way. We will design their blueprints, order the materials, build the RTM on site, install the exterior and interior finishes and arrange the delivery.” As with any RTM product, the customer will need to have a pre-existing foundation on their lot that adheres to local building code regulations. Zacharias says hiring a local contractor to build the foundation will help lower the travel costs often associated with non-local construction companies. Cottage RTMs are much like residential RTMs in that the customer has a lot of freedom
More and more RTM builds are finding their way to cottage country after construction is complete. PHOTO: Penner Builders
“About 25 per cent of our builds in a year are destined for cottage lots.”
Timeline for RTM builds RTM builders pride themselves on their customer-friendly approach. According to James Zacharias of Emjay Homes, a project will usually take three months from start to delivery:
James Zacharias Emjay Homes
with design. For example, the RTM company can build to the customer’s exact preferences, such as adding customized siding that gives the cottage a log cabin look. Still, Zacharias has found that most of his cottage RTM owners have kept their buildings to more traditional shapes and sizes. “I have found that most cottage RTMs tend to stay consistent at one level in height and in standard sizes,” he says. “This is because once you build an RTM that is two storeys or is an irregular shape, you may need to lift or remove Hydro lines along the route during the move. Also, with a larger truck, moving costs would be higher and need to be considered in the planning stages.” Zacharias says that the time period from when the cus-
tomer decides they want to purchase an RTM to the time that it arrives on their lot is about three months. Zacharias says he offers the same heartfelt tip to all potential cottage RTM owners. “Do not cut corners when designing your cottage RTM, he said. “Cottage RTMs are very similar to the home build RTMs. I see a lot of customers who come in looking for a cottage and think that they are able to cut corners. In the short term, this may save you a few extra bucks. But in the long term, you will find that there will be some problems, which will cost you. Treat your cottage RTM as if it was a regular home build. These cottages face similar, in fact, usually worse elements than the regular RTM. Keep that in mind when you are planning your building.”
• Day 1: Customer has decided that they are going to build an RTM. They will come into the office and meet with the designers to go over their specifications to begin designing the blueprints. • Day 14: The blueprints will be designed and sent to the customer for approval. Once approval is received, materials will be ordered. • Day 21: Materials will be delivered to the building shop. Once materials arrive, construction will begin. • Day 49: Construction of the frame will be completed. The building will be built to “lock up” which is an industry term which means that you will be able to lock the doors of the building and no one will be able to get in. • Day 56: Interior construction such as electrical wiring, drywall and plumbing will begin. • Day 60: Siding will be installed and exterior painting will begin. • Day 70: Interior painting will begin. • Day 77: Finishing touches will begin such as flooring, trim and installation of interior doors. • Day 85-90: Building construction will be completed and delivery will be scheduled. • Day 90: Delivery of the building to the customer’s lot. These times are based on the average RTM build. Various elements may cause the timeline to vary.
W. Giesbrecht Homes Ltd. builds fully-finished quality Ready-to-Move Houses on-site, and delivers them onto your foundation ready to be lived in. We service most areas of Manitoba and Saskatchewan, Canada.
“Specializing in RTM Homes” Box 1501, RR #1, Ste. Anne, MB R5H 1R1 Phone: 204-346-3231 • Fax: 204-355-5073
www.wgiesbrechthomes.ca
W. Giesbrecht Homes Ltd. has been in business for over 30 years, and uses only quality materials and experienced professional craftsmen. All of our kitchen cabinets are custom-built in our shop. Bring us your plans and ideas, and we will help you customize your house plans and finalize them!
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Farm RTMs face size limitations
RO LL WO RKS INC. DECKER COLONY, DECKER MB
The biggest farm buildings will still be built on site but smaller outbuildings fit the RTM model
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“Our farm buildings offer the ability to be custom designed for all your needs,” said Fyfe. “Features such as fibreglass doors, PVC windows and metal siding and roofing are all available. They are built to the customer’s specifications which allow for precision fitting.” And he says they are built to last with leading-edge ventilation systems in place and other design elements that improve durability and functionality. “The combination of lumber and steel within the foundation gives the customer the satisfaction of knowing that their building will be built to the strength needed to face the elements of their operation,” said Fyfe. “The frame walls allow for insulation to be included in part or all of the building without having to include the unnecessary interior posts which will eliminate additional costs for lumber and labour.”
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RTM building process lowers waste Energy-efficient designs and in-factory recycling make RTM homes a green building option BY DUNCAN MORRISON
“As the RTM moves around the factory, the unused pieces get thrown into recycling bins to be reused for other purposes.”
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n element of ready-tomove (RTM) construction that’s gar ner ing more attention recently is the lower levels of waste generated by this type of build. Those close to the indust r y s a y t h a t i t ’s i n c r e a s ingly becoming a larger s e l l i n g p o i n t for the RTM homeowner. “With the RTMs being built at one location within the factories, it really reduces the amount of waste created. Ever ything gets recycled,” said Jeff Enns, director of sales and marketing for Grandeur Housing of Winkler, Man. “The building of RTMs compared to a regular home build eliminates that much more waste because as the RTM moves around the factor y, the unused pieces g e t t h r ow n i n t o re c yc l i n g bins to be reused for other purposes. During a regular home build on site, this may not happen as much, as more unused or scrapped products can at times be simply thrown away.” As of April 1, 2016, building codes require more insulation and energy-efficient walls than ever before. With the new energy codes, customers will save money on the heating and cooling of their new RTM.
Jeff Enns Grandeur Housing
Building more than one home at a time at the same location lowers overall waste for all the projects by enabling a full recycling system. PHOTO: GRANDEUR HOUSING
“ T h e RT M s a re b u i l t t o the same National Building Code that apply to all home builds,” said Enns. “They are built strong enough to endure transport which allows the customer the extra satisfact i o n o f k n ow i n g t h e y w i l l be receiving an extremely strong-structured home.” Jo h n Pe n n e r o f Pe n n e r Builders of Cartwright, Manitoba agrees and also points out the RTM buildings feature energy-efficient insulation design. “By placing Styrofoam over all the studs, this also gives
a thermal break to the wall s t u d s,” s a i d Pe n n e r. “ T h e St y r o f o a m w i l l n o t a l l ow warm or cool air to transfer throughout the home as quickly, making the home much more efficient.” Grandeur Housing builds all of its RTMs in an indoor facility. Enns says this prevents exposure to weather conditions that could potentially damage the home during the construction phase. He noted t h a t t h i s i n d o o r- b u i l d i n g trend is common in the rest of Western Canada but is a new feature in Manitoba.
With that ability, RTMs are being built larger and with more unique designs. Newer and different rooflines allow customers to design the shape of the home that they have always wanted. RTM builders now offer the option of building a home with a garage that can be attached to form one building and shipped via the same truck. “The options are so diverse now,” said Enns. “Recently we just finished a project that was 72,000 square feet. It was an apartment complex that housed 63 suites that we
built indoors in our building factory.” There are lots of exciting things going on in the RTM i n d u s t r y. B o t h E n n s a n d Penner were quick to point out the advancement in interior design, where the customer has the ability to customize almost every centimetre of their RTM. When a greener outcome, built by a trusted builder and delivered to national code is factored in, many people are finding the RTM option is perfect for them. “The advancements in RTMs have made them very p re d i c t a b l e a n d t r u s t w o rthy,” said Enns. “We have the ability at the point-of-sale to work out the exact plan for the customer. We are able to meet the desired specifications of the customer, schedule the construction time, set the price and deliver y day with no overruns or delays.”
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High-tech tools ease RTM design Customers can now see designs in 3D before the building process even starts By Duncan Morrison
Penner Builders’ seven-step blueprint process:
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Step One: The customer meets with the RTM build team’s designer to discuss all the specifications of the new build. The designer makes notes and creates a rough sketch to understand what the customer wants.
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echnology has changed everything in recent years, including the way readyto-move (RTM) homes are planned and designed. “Technology has come a long way,” said John Penner, owner of Penner Builders in Cartwright, Man. “The guys before us in the industry used drafting boards. Then, we moved to computer drafting. And now we have the digital software to show twodimensional and three-dimensional interior and exterior renderings to help the customer with planning. Through technology, we can cut time and costs while providing a more realistic view and an accurate set of plans. Good drawings can be shown early on in the process.” RTM builders now use blueprints created through computer-assisted drafting (CAD) and designed for all types of buildings. Most RTM builders will use specifically designed CAD systems for the building of residential buildings, says Penner. The CAD blueprints can be presented in three-dimensional drawings which give the customer a valuable perspective before it gets to the building stage. “The CAD programs help us connect with our customers,” said Penner “We can spend a few hours putting together the preliminary blueprint to go over with our customers and even position
Step Two: The designer uses computer-assisted drafting (CAD) to input the specifications into the program for the first draft of the blueprint. From there, the designer then adds the custom interior designs to complete the first draft of the 3D blueprint.
New high-tech design tools allow RTM buyers to model different layouts like kitchens and even see them in three dimensions before building begins. PHOTO: Penner Builders
the house on their lot. We can also use the technology to look at the inside of the house.” Using the three-dimensional drawings, customers can test out different layouts of the interior of the RTM. This includes the placement of windows, doors, fireplaces and other interior decorations they may want to add. If they are not happy with a layout of a particular item or how it looks, things can be quickly changed to the customer’s satisfaction. And the time required to do so is quite short, Penner said. “To create the finished blueprint, it would take our design-
“Through technology, we can cut time and costs while providing a more realistic view and an accurate set of plans.”
Step Three: After in-house builder consultation, the designer would show the blueprint to the customer for comments or approval. Step Four: The customer and the designer schedule a meeting for any changes or further questions. Step Five: The designer updates the design, sends to customer for approval from the customer.
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Step Six: The customer approves blueprint.
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ers roughly 12 hours to complete,” he said. “It takes four to eight hours for the basic preliminary plan and another two or three hours working with the customer to gather input and feedback. We usually factor in
two or three additional hours to create our customers’ finished plan. It’s really a great tool to have and allows us to aim for excellence in helping the customer achieve exactly what they want in their home.”
Step Seven: The construction of the RTM building begins.
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St. Claude farmer recognized for his work creating the Manitoba Dairy Museum Raymond Philippot is one of five Manitobans to receive an award this month from Lt.-Gov. Janice Filmon for long service promoting history and heritage BY LORRAINE STEVENSON Co-operator staff
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ears back, when talk began about setting up a museum in St. Claude, everyone was all for it, except no one knew where to start. It wasn’t just a matter of collecting old stuff. The provincial Culture and Heritage Branch urged them to try something different. Manitoba already had plenty of pioneer museums. “They said we should choose a theme,” said retired dairy farmer Raymond Philippot. It was the early 1990s, and his son was taking over the family farm near St. Claude. Philippot had more time on his hands so he joined the St. Claude Historical Society and started going to workshops and seminars with other members. The idea for a dairy museum began to emerge as Philippot began reading widely about the history of dairying, not just in this part of Manitoba but beyond. His research led him to farm families throughout the province who offered artifacts for a museum. He took photos of dairy barns and listened to owners’ stories. He talked with
Trappist monks at Our Lady of the Prairies Monastery near Holland, “who had the best herd for many years,” Philippot said — and they were also very helpful, among other things offering a very rare book on the origin of Holstein cattle in North America.
Unique In time, St. Claude realized it could develop a singularly unique museum devoted to dairying, and realized it wasn’t just going to be a museum about that community. “That’s when we applied to have our name changed to the Manitoba Dairy Museum,” Philippot said. And so it became. The ribbon was officially cut on the 2,400-sq.-ft. museum in 2004. Today it receives about 800 visitors annually, including many tour groups from Quebec. It’s an impressive facility, filled with pictures, artifacts and equipment. It features displays, stories and extensive interpretive signage that tell the story of how dairying evolved in Manitoba. Here one can learn about different breeds raised on Manitoba farms, how farms, processing, and distribution systems changed over time, and
“I like history, no matter what kind. It becomes a passion and the more you know, the more you want to know.” Raymond Philippot
“It should be higher,” he said with a shrug. He recalls the stories told h i m w h i l e p h o t o g ra p h i n g those barns, all neatly framed in barn wood. “That one was first a church,” Philippot said, pointing to a rare hexagonal barn in the Lac du Bonnet area. “Then the congregation got into a fight. So they made a barn out of it.”
Barbed wire display where dairy farms were established around the province. There’s a map of the greater Winnipeg milk shed, showing where dairy farms moved beyond the city as the city grew. The collection has presses and cream cans and replica barns and models of early haying equipment and a display showing how barn stalls changed. There’s one-of-a-kind items like a petition signed by Manitoba farm families defending the sale of raw milk. “They put it in the paper and said guard your children against pasteurization,” said Philippot. At the entrance is a facade of a log pioneer home he dismantled himself at its original site to rebuild inside the museum.
There is even a display of 72 types of barbed wire dating back to the 1870s. “At first we never thought we’d fill the place, but now it’s full,” said Philippot. And yet it’s not, he added. “It’s not complete. There’s so much more to learn.” Which is what kept him so busy all those years. And why he enjoyed this work so much, he says. “I like history, no matter what kind,” he said. “I met so many interesting people. It becomes a passion and the more you know, the more you want to know. He i s m o d e s t a b o u t a n award presented to him by Lt.-Gov. Janice Filmon earlier
this month. He and four other Manitobans were recognized for their long and meritorious service to promote history and heritage. The Manitoba Dairy Museum is a collection many people contributed to, and St. Claude Historical Society has an extremely dedicated membership base, he said. “You can’t do this on your own,” Philippot said. “I take all the honours, and they do all the work,” he added with a chuckle. Others also recognized for their extensive work to preserve a piece of Manitoba’s rich history were Gordon McGill in Clearwater, Shayne Campbell in Argyle, Pat Eyolfson in Arborg, and Janis McMorran at Clear Lake. These individuals all “demonstrate that our history is a tapestry of many threads telling many stories,” Lt.-Gov. Filmon said in a news release. “They have kept alive our understanding of the specific histories of local communities or industries and placed these stories in a provincial, national and global context,” she said. lorraine@fbcpublishing.com
Retired dairy farmer Raymond Philippot displays his provincial award received for long years of service with the Manitoba Dairy Museum located in St. Claude. PHOTO: LORRAINE STEVENSON
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Prairie fare Rhubarb marks the beginning of the bounty BY GETTY STEWART Home economist
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here’s nothing like the first rhubarb crisp to herald the arrival of spring and the bounty of fresh local produce that will grace our tables for the next six months. But just how much do you know about this harbinger of spring? Challenge yourself and others with this rhubarb quiz and find out. 1 ) Is r h u b a r b a f r u i t o r vegetable? We use it like fruit in the kitchen, but botanically, it’s a vegetable. Fruits are the fleshy parts that surround seeds and come from flowers. Leaves, stalks and roots of plants are considered vegetables.
2) Are rhubarb leaves poisonous? Yes. According to The US National Library of Medicine, high levels of oxalates and anthraquinone glycosides are what make r h u b a r b l e a v e s p o i s o n o u s. However, a 150-lb. adult would need to eat about 11 lbs. of rhubarb leaves to cause death. Smaller quantities may cause a burning in your mouth and throat, difficulty breathing, diarrhea, eye pain, nausea, stomach pain, vomiting, kidney stones, seizures, or coma. All reasons to avoid eating rhubarb leaves. 3) Can rhubarb leaves go in the compost? Rhubarb leaves do not pose any danger to microbes in your compost bin, go ahead compost them. 4) How do you know when rhubarb is ready to harvest? If you guessed colour, you’re incorrect. Colour indicates variety, not ripeness. Rhubarb varieties
may be all green, a mix of green and red, or all red. The Canada Red or Victoria varieties are favoured for their vibrant red colour and slightly sweeter taste. Rhubarb is ready to harvest when stems are about 25 to 40 cm (eight to 15 inches) long. 5) Can rhubarb be harvested after it has gone to seed? Yes, rhubarb can be harvested all season. Stalks are at their best in spring and fall, with the most tender stalks coming before rhubarb has gone to seed. After the seed stalk appears, it’s the summer heat and low moisture levels that keep rhubarb relatively inactive. But cool, fall air offers a final opportunity to pick more rhubarb. To encourage good plant growth, keep one-third of stalks on the plant at springtime and two-thirds of the stalks in fall. This will allow the plant to draw adequate moisture and nutrients to its roots.
6) Can I eat rhubarb after a frost? In May 2015, the University of Illinois issued a warning not to consume rhubarb touched by hard frost. While many took this to mean all rhubarb was unsafe to eat, the advice clearly stated “Rhubarb should not be harvested when the leaves are wilted and limp after a hard freeze.” 7) What nutrients are found in rhubarb? Rhubarb contains vitamin C, vitamin A, vitamin K, dietary fibre, calcium, potassium, manganese and magnesium among other minerals and organic compounds. It has been touted for its laxative properties and high levels of vitamin K, potassium and calcium. In addition to rhubarb pie, muffins and crisps, here are a few ways to enjoy rhubarb this spring, including one recipe to take out to the field.
Add dipped bread fingers to skillet and cook over medium-high heat until brown on all four sides and cooked through, about 3-4 minutes. Remove from pan. Serve immediately or let cool on wire rack and serve cold with stewed rhubarb. Freeze leftovers. Pop in toaster to reheat. Yield: 30 – 40 fingers
Classic Stewed Rhubarb A delicious sauce you can eat on its own or served as a topping on foods such as toast, cake, ice cream, pancakes, French toast or waffles. Serve warm or cold. 4 cups diced rhubarb (fresh or frozen) 1/4 cup orange juice or water 1/3 cup sugar (or more as desired) 1 tsp. cinnamon
Rhubarb is a harbinger for the flood of fresh produce we can all expect to enjoy over the coming months. PHOTOs: THINKSTOCK
Rhubarb Juice Concentrate Extend your repertoire of rhubarb recipes with unsweetened rhubarb juice concentrate. Use it in salad dressings, sweet and sour sauces, or in summertime beverages like iced tea, lemonade or martinis. 4 cups diced rhubarb (fresh or frozen) 1 cup water
In large saucepan combine rhubarb and water. Bring to boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes, until rhubarb is soft and breaks apart easily. Pour mixture through a fine mesh strainer or sieve. Use the back of a spoon to squeeze out any remaining liquid. Use juice for various recipes, mix with Sprite or ginger ale or freeze as ice cubes to perk up your favourite summer beverage. Store in refrigerator for 5 to 7 days or freeze for longer storage. Use the leftover pulp in smoothies, mixed with applesauce or mixed with a little honey on top of toast or waffles. Yield: 1-1/2 cups juice concentrate
Field Hand French Toast Fingers with Stewed Rhubarb Serve these French Toast fingers hot or cold on or off the field. Serve with a cup of stewed rhubarb to easily dip into instead of fussing with sticky, runny syrup. Be sure to use thick cut or slightly stale bread to make them sturdy enough to pick up. 6 eggs 2/3 cup milk 2 tsp. vanilla extract 1 tsp. cinnamon 10-12 thick-cut, slightly stale bread slices 1 tbsp. canola oil 2 cups stewed rhubarb
In large bowl, thoroughly whisk eggs to ensure egg whites and yolks are completely mixed. Add milk, vanilla and cinnamon. Stir well. Mix will be slightly thicker than regular French Toast batter. Slice bread into 3/4- to 1-inch slices. Dip bread pieces in egg mixture. In large skillet, heat half the oil over mediumhigh heat (add the remaining oil to the pan as needed throughout cooking).
In a large saucepan, bring rhubarb (thaw frozen rhubarb), orange juice and sugar to boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes until rhubarb is tender and pieces are the desired softness. The longer you cook the rhubarb the more the rhubarb pieces will break down. Stir in cinnamon. Taste and adjust sweetness as desired.
Variations: Add 1/2 cup strawberries or raspberries to pump up the red colour and add natural sweetness. For a thicker, stiffer sauce mix 1 tbsp. cornstarch with 2 tbsp. water. Add to rhubarb mix and bring back to boil until sauce thickens. Yield: 2 cups Recipes: www.GettyStewart.com
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ose Jackson lay back on her lounger and heaved a contented sigh. The sun shone down hot and bright, so bright Rose found herself squinting even through her sunglasses. A few clouds drifted lazily across the sky and a slight haze dimmed what would otherwise have been a brighter blue. She closed her eyes and after a few minutes felt herself drifting off to sleep, but was roused by the sound of a car approaching on the street and turning into the Jacksons’ driveway. She contemplated getting up but thought better of it. They’ll find me soon enough she decided, and she was right. “Grandma!” Little Allison Jackson came dashing around the corner of the house and without giving Rose a chance to prepare herself leaped headlong on top of her grandmother, moving so fast that she was unable to stop herself and rolled completely over the lounger and onto the grass beside it. Rose turned to look at the little girl. “Hey howdy,” she said. “I am not an obstacle course for you to leap over like some kind of Olympic triathlete my darling. Slow down a little, would ya?” Allison looked up from her prone position and laughed. “I’m so fast,” she said. “Fifty kilometres probably.” “Probably,” said Rose. “Too fast for my backyard.” “Mommy and Andy are coming too,” said Allison, “but they’re slow. Mommy has to get Andy out of his car seat.” Rose was sitting up now and the little girl jumped up and plopped herself into her grandmother’s lap. “I love you,” she said. “I love you too Ally,” said Rose. “What brings you to town?” Allison looked puzzled. “Mommy brought me,” she said. “Who else?” Rose laughed. “Of course,” she said. “Let me rephrase the question. Why did you come to town?” “Oh,” said Allison. “Because Mom has to buy groceries. So you have to babysit,” she added. “Oh really now,” said Rose. “And what if I’m too busy to babysit?” “Are you busy?” asked Allison.
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“Very,” said Rose. “I am very busy doing all sorts of things. I’m lying down. I’m enjoying the sun. I’m trying to have a nap.” “Did we wake you?” Allison’s mother Jackie had appeared around the corner of the house and was setting young Andy down on the grass. Andy toddled straight over to Rose arms outstretched. “Gamma!” he said. “Come on up!” said Rose. There’s always room for one more!” The little one clambered up onto her lap next to his sister while his mother sat down in the Adirondack chair facing Rose. “You didn’t exactly wake me,” said Rose. “Because I wasn’t exactly sleeping.”
“We didn’t mean to disturb you,” said Jackie. Rose gave her grandchildren a squeeze. “This kind of disturbance I can handle,” she said. “Besides. I had to get up anyway since according to Allison I’m now babysitting.” “Oh good lord Allison,” said Jackie. “Have I taught you no manners? We don’t tell Grandma she’s babysitting. We ask politely and if she says no, then that’s OK. Do you understand?” Allison nodded and looked up at Rose. “Please can you babysit while Mommy goes to the store. It’s OK if you can’t. I’ll probably cry though,” she added as an afterthought. “There’s nothing wrong with a little cry every so often,” said Rose. “But save it for another day. I will babysit for a few hours. And 20 bucks.” “Done!” said Jackie with a laugh. “I’d give you 30 if you asked!” “Ah, no worries,” said Rose. “We’ll have fun.” She manoeuvred the two youngsters off of her lap and back onto the grass. “What are you shopping for today?” she asked. “I have to get a few groceries,” said Jackie, “and I need some summer clothes. Pants and shorts. I’ve finally lost the weight I put on when I was pregnant with this little shyster,” she reached out to tousle Andy’s hair as he headed off in the direction of the sandbox, “so none of my pants fit anymore.” “Ah I remember those days,” said Rose. “People think it’s expensive buying clothes for your kids but it’s not half what you have to spend on yourself.” “Well I am deeply grateful to you for looking after the kids,” said Jackie. “Groceries are one thing, but shopping for clothes with the kids is a nightmare.” “Been there done that,” said Rose. “Say no more.” “Thank you,” said Jackie. “Why are you still here Mom?” said Allison peering out from behind the trunk of the nearest oak tree.” “I’m leaving,” said Jackie, getting up. Rose smiled. “Like I said, we’ll have fun.” “More fun than I,” said Jackie and she disappeared back the way she had come.
Iresine — a brilliant addition to the garden This accent plant is called ‘bloodleaf’ for good reason By Albert Parsons Freelance contributor
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all them focal points or accents, exclamation points or dots of contrast, plants that immediately stand out from their surroundings and instantly catch the eye are vital to creating an interesting landscape. There are guidelines to follow when using such vivid plants because you want them just as accents and not overwhelming. Don’t add too many such plants or the garden may become cluttered looking. In large containers, a single vividly coloured plant (whether a foliage plant or a flowering plant), may be all that is needed to add pizzazz. A grouping of smaller containers will be overpowering if all the plants are focal points. In a bed or border, the same applies. Two or three dots of vivid colour will be just enough to add interest without totally overwhelming the other plants. One plant I have seen used as an accent plant is iresine. This native of the tropical regions
of Brazil is grown for its stunningly vibrant foliage. It is called “bloodleaf” for good reason as its glossy bright-red, heartshaped leaves (which are interestingly variegated with white, green or pink markings) instantly demand attention. The brightpink stems add to the overall impact of the plant. Iresine does bloom, but its greenish-white flowers are insignificant and are usually pinched off. Pinching off terminal shoots will also keep the plants bushy and more compact. There is a yellow variety whose heart-shaped leaves become intensely yellow in full sun; some green variegation gives them an interesting texture. Iresine is a fleshy shrub — a perennial in its native habitat — and it has a slightly upright growth habit, but consistent pinching will produce attractive bushy plants that are quite wide. One plant will be sufficient to create a good accent in a container or flower border. It will get to be 20 to 35 cm in height by the end of the season. Iresine likes a rich soil containing lots of organic matter, and it likes a constant supply of moisture and resents having its plant-
Being a tropical plant, it does not like cold temperatures, so it should not be planted outdoors before temperatures are consistently warm.
ing medium dry out. If the leaf edges start to brown, the plants are likely being kept too dry. Being a tropical plant, it does not like cold temperatures, so it should not be planted outdoors before temperatures are consistently warm. It likes full sun although it will tolerate some shade. The less light, the less intense the leaf colour will be. Iresine can be grown indoors and if you wish to use it as a houseplant, take it indoors before the temperatures get too cool in the fall. The best way to take the plant indoors is to take stem cuttings and simply
Iresine is grown for its vibrant foliage.
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plant them in soil, where they will quickly root. Several cuttings will create a full pot of foliage. Indoors the plant should be placed in front of a sunny south window. Watch for insects as it is prone to insect attacks when grown as a houseplant; take all necessary precautions, including thoroughly wetting the cuttings with insecticidal soap before planting them.
Iresine is a relatively easy plant to grow and its very colourful foliage will create accents in the landscape. We will probably see this plant more often as it becomes better known and gardeners realize how useful it is to add vivid colour to their gardens. Albert Parsons writes from Minnedosa, Manitoba
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Now is the time to think of home insulation If you’re planning a re-siding or remodelling project on your home this summer that can be the perfect time to increase insulation levels NDSU Agriculture Communication
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rapping your house in a warm blanket will keep you more comfortable and save you money by reducing energy costs. Now is a good time to inspect your home’s “blanket,” says Ken Hellevang, N o r t h D a k o t a S t a t e Un i v e r s i t y Extension Service agricultural engineer. Homeowners planning remodelling or re-siding projects this summer should take a look at their home’s insulation levels because those are good opportunities to add any necessary insulation and seal air leaks. Insulation is rated in an R-value, which is its capacity to resist heat flow. The higher the R-value, the greater the insulating power. Insulation of R-49 to R-60 is recommended in an attic space, while R-13 to R-21 is recommended in a wall cavity. The type of insulation and its thickness will determine its R-value. For details, see the NDSU publication Insulating to Reduce Heating Costs, at h t t p s : / / w w w.ag.ndsu.edu/pubs/ ageng/structu/ae1368.pdf. Fibreglass batt insulation, for example, has an R-value of 3.0 to 3.5 per inch, so 3.5 inches of insulation would equal approximately R-13. “That’s the minimum insulation level recommended, but it is difficult to increase that in an existing 2x4 stud wall,” Hellevang says. “You’re typically looking at opening up the walls, either internally or externally.” Homeowners need to consider the ratio of improvement in the insulation level (future value divided by existing value) as they analyze an insulation project, he says. While adding insulation may not be economical unless a homeowner is remodelling or re-siding a home, incorporating rigid polystyrene insulation during such a project can increase the R-value significantly.
It’s always easy to insulate the middle portion of a house attic, but closer to the edge of the house is often where insulation is missing in ceilings.
“If he went from an R-5 to an R-20, he’s going to see a huge improvement, so it’s worth doing more extensive remodelling,” Hellevang says. Even with a reasonable indoor temperature, homes can feel colder due to insufficient insulation. “If we have a wall that is cold, heat is radiating, or moving, from our body to that cold wall, and we end up feeling cold,” Hellevang says. “So by insulating our home, not only are we reducing the heat loss, but we’re going to make that home more comfortable because adding insulation warms the inside wall surface, which then reduces the amount of that radiation heat loss, and we feel warmer.” Homeowners also should be aware of gaps in the insulation. It’s always easy to insulate the middle portion of a house attic, but closer to the edge of the house is often where insulation is missing in ceilings. Other areas that may have inadequate insulation are around windows and doors, behind electrical outlets, near the ceiling in a wall and in corners. Homeowners should watch for visual clues of insufficient insulation, such as frost or snow on the roof melting quicker than on neighbouring roofs, or uneven patterns of frost on a roof. Condensation may form on cool spots on the wall or ceiling.
Upgrading home insulation can save money by reducing energy costs. PHOTO: THINKSTOCK
“Some of these visual clues are a good message,” Hellevang says. Homeowners also should look for air leaks in their home, where valuable energy is wasted. “We can do a good job of insulating, but if we still leave an opening for air to get through, particularly with fibreglass or loose insulations, that air will carry the heat through the insulation and out of the living space,” Hellevang says.
Seal openings between the living space and the attic or outside walls, such as openings for plumbing, electrical outlets or recessed lights. Also add foam covers behind outlets, seal the attic hatch, and caulk or weatherstrip around windows and doors. To learn more about sealing a home, check out the NDSU publication Home Envelope, at https://www.ag.ndsu.edu/ pubs/ageng/structu/ae1616.pdf.
This Old Elevator
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n the 1950s, there were over 700 grain elevators in Manitoba. Today, there are fewer than 200. You can help to preserve the legacy of these disappearing “Prairie sentinels.” The Manitoba Historical Society (MHS) is gathering information about all elevators that ever stood in Manitoba, regardless of their present status. Collaborating with the Manitoba Co-operator it is supplying these images of a grain elevator each week in hopes readers will be able to tell the society more about it, or any other elevator they know of. MHS Gordon Goldsborough webmaster and Journal editor has developed a website to post your replies to a series of questions about elevators. The MHS is interested in all grain elevators that have served the farm community. Your contributions will help gather historical information such as present status of elevators, names of companies, owners and agents, rail lines, year elevators were built — and dates when they were torn down (if applicable). There is room on the website to post personal recollections and stories related to grain elevators. The MHS presently also has only a partial list of all elevators that have been demolished. You can help by updating that list if you know of one not included on that list. Your contributions are greatly appreciated and will help the MHS develop a comprehensive, searchable database to preserve the farm community’s collective knowledge of what was once a vast network of grain elevators across Manitoba. Please contribute to This Old Grain Elevator website at: http://www.mhs.mb.ca/elevators. You will receive a response, by email or phone call, confirming that your submission was received.
The last grain elevator in Sidney was built by Reliance Grain in 1942. Having a capacity of 36,700 bushels, it was sold to Manitoba Pool in 1948. Traded to Cargill Grain in 1975, substantial renovations were made at that time. The elevator was demolished in 1999. PHOTO: SANDRA REMPEL (1999)