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CROPS acon lovers took to social media last week to express disdain over a World B Health Organization report that said processed meat is likely to cause cancer. New clubroot The hashtags #FreeBacon, #Bacongeddon fighter and #JeSuisBacon were among the top-trend- ing topics worldwide on Twitter for a second Multiple strain straight day last Wednesday. resistance, but rotation Celebrities, politicians and ordinary consum- still advised 17 ers were reacting to the announcement by the WHO that eating processed meats including hotdogs, sausages and bacon can cause color- ectal cancer in humans, and that red meat is also a likely cause of the disease. This ‘I heart bacon’ photo was among many pro-pork The review by WHO’s International Agency images on the Twitterverse last week. Photo: Twitter FEATURE for Research on Cancer (IARC) also said there was some link between the consumption of red meat and pancreatic cancer and prostate #Bacon, but don’t worry about it, because that’s Cute and cuddly cancer. The IARC examined some 800 studies bad for you too. #IfTheShoeFits” during a meeting of 22 health experts earlier Austrian politician Andrae Rupprechter (@ defence this month. Andrä Rupprechter) posted a picture of him- Beagles keep unwanted An analysis of social media sentiment by self on his Facebook page with a platter of cold Thomson Reuters found that social media cuts, calling the WHO report a “farce.” species out of New participants were not happy about the WHO Germany’s agriculture minister, Christian Zealand 8 review. Schmidt, also said “no one should be afraid if Negative tweets outnumbered positive ones they eat a bratwurst (sausage) every now and by a ratio of nearly 7 to 1 on Monday and 6.5 then.” to 1 on Tuesday, according to the analysis tool WHO’s initial tweet on Monday about its that tracks and aggregates positive, neutral findings — “The International Agency for CROSSROADS and negative tweets with hashtags #cancer and Research on Cancer, the #cancer agency of #bacon in order to generate a sentiment score. WHO, classified processed meat as carci- Fashion designer Kenneth Cole (@mr_ken- nogenic to humans (Group 1)” — had more nethcole) on Tuesday tweeted “Sugar is bad than 3,040 retweets and 1,000 favourites on From global for you, Carbs are bad for you, and now so is Tuesday. to local Opening a store was solution to BSE crisis 36 READER’S PHOTO

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Warmer winter, warmer Interesting Manitoba, Winnipeg future forecast for weather facts

BY ALLAN DAWSON Manitoba Co-operator staff While climate change threatens food production in many places, it will make Manitobans shouldn’t apologize Manitoba farmers even more productive, Phillips predicts for their weather, they should brag about it, says David Phillips, Environment Canada’s senior climatologist. BY ALLAN DAWSON Sure, Winnipeg is one of the Co-operator staff “If climatologists are world’s coldest cities with a pop- right… the climate of ulation of 600,000, but the city anitobans can expect southern Manitoba and province have a lot of good a warmer-than-nor- will be like the weather, Phillips told the Harvest M mal winter due to El Gala in Winnipeg Oct. 15. Niño, and a warmer-than-nor- climate of Nebraska When compared to Canada’s mal future thanks to climate now by the middle of nine other provinces and three change, says David Phillips, the century and Iowa territories Manitoba has: Environment Canada’s senior • The cleanest air year round. climatologist. by the end of this • Second-sunniest winters and In fact this El Niño, which century.” springs on average behind refers to warm water that Saskatchewan. develops in the central and • The fewest foggy days behind east-central equatorial Pacific, David Phillips the Yukon and . is a “super” one, Phillips told • More sunny days than 10 other the Harvest Gala, a fundrais- Canadian provinces and ter- ing event for the Manitoba Look for a warmer winter and a warmer future, says David Phillips, Environment ritories. Agricultural Hall of Fame Canada’s senior climatologist. PHOTO: ALLAN DAWSON able to produce more food so • Fewer thunderstorms and Red River Exhibition long as there’s adequate water, than Ontario, Alberta and Association in Winnipeg Oct. Phillips said. But farmers will Saskatchewan. 15. while corn acreage is up in the models forecast that by mid- have to protect soil vulnerable •  and all prov- There have been seven super province too, he said. century, the frost-free growing to washing away during mas- inces to the east of Manitoba El Niños in the last 50 years and “We’ve seen here on the period in Manitoba will be 18 to sive rainstorms, or blowing get more snow. during six of them Manitoba Prairies the growing season has 26 days longer than now. away during droughts. • Every province to the east of had a warmer-than-normal advanced by three weeks (over “If climatologists are right… With world population Manitoba gets more freezing winter, but just one colder. the last 100 years) and grow- the climate of southern expected to hit nine billion by rain. “You wouldn’t bet the family ing degree days for crops have Manitoba will be like the cli- 2050, food production needs to • Only Yellowknife has sunnier farm on it but the dice seem to improved quite dramatically,” mate of Nebraska now by the double. Some predict there will springs than Manitoba. be loaded to give you a milder- Phillips said. middle of the century and Iowa be 25 per cent less arable land. • Only nine cities have more than-normal winter — (though) by the end of this century,” “The majority of agronomists sunshine year round than not every day,” Phillips said. Warmer winters Phillips said. and climatologists believes that Winnipeg. Manitoba and the entire Since 1945 average winter tem- climate change will have signifi- • Twenty-four other Canadian world are getting warmer due to peratures have increased 3°. Stormier storms cant if not catastrophic effects cities are colder year round climate change, he said. While “Old timers are right — win- Warmer weather, on average, on food production around the than Winnipeg and 13 are there will be negative conse- ters are not what they used to means more extreme weather. world,” Phillips said. “It is esti- colder in the winter, including quences, Canada and Manitoba be,” he said. “They’re not as “I think there’s growing evi- mated for example that global Timmins, Prince Alberta, Fort are among the places best able cold and they’re not as snowy. dence to suggest storms are yields of the three biggest crops McMurray and Yellowknife. to adapt. Clearly we have seen win- getting stormier,” he said. “It’s — rice, corn and — will • Winnipeg has the most humid- “The future is anything but ters are different here on the Grade 9 science. It’s not com- in fact decrease by 20 to 40 per ity of cities west of Sault Ste. bleak here in Manitoba and in Prairies. Summers are about 1° plicated to say storms develop cent because of heat stress and Marie. Canada,” Phillips said. “A well- warmer, but clearly the winters in a warmer, moister world. drought conditions. “But it’s not bad humidity,” known Bank of Canada econo- are where most of the change They have more energy, more “I think it’s important we Phillips said. “Think of those mist said Canada is one of five occurred. In the years to come power, more to deliver the kinds invest in agricultural sci- suffering people in Calgary. It’s of 163 countries in the world there is good reason to believe of extremes that we have seen. ences and services in order to the driest city in Canada and that could significantly boost the weather will in fact more And there’s more and more develop more heat-tolerant and they deal with fly-away hair and agricultural production dur- dramatically change.” observational evidence… that drought-resistant cultivars. And chapped lips and wrinkles.” ing warmer times and become The National Oceanic and storms are getting larger. We’re also learn to do even more with • In 2007 Elie, Man. had an agricultural superpower. An Atmospheric Administration seeing events happening out of the limited water we have. I Canada’s only EF5 tornado already-changing climate has (NOAA) says September 2015 season. It used to be extreme think there will be more discus- with winds of more than 400 made it possible for Manitoba was the world’s warmest month weather was unpredictable sions between Canada and the kilometres per hour. growers to grow crops that they on record, beating the previous but it was at least foreseeable. over water than haven’t heard of before.” record set last year by 0.19 C. And now what we’re seeing any other commodity in this [email protected] Manitoba now accounts Climate models of 20 years are events that are beyond the century to come.” for half the soybeans grown ago correctly predicted today’s experience of most people.” in Canada outside of Ontario, climate, Phillips said. 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Just the numbers John Morriss Associate Publisher

World average wheat yield 2015 (bushels per acre): ...... 48 .4 U .S ...... 43 .6 EU ...... 86 .5 Ukraine ...... 57 .4 Uzbekistan ...... 76 .4 Canada ...... 40 .3 Percentage increase in five-year average Prairie canola yields, 2005-09 to 2010-14: ...... 5 .9 was a unique minister For spring wheat: ...... 15 .6 Average per capita U .S . meat consumption, 1965, However, it should have never happened BY ALEX BINKLEY ounces per day: ...... 7 .8 because he shouldn’t have been in on the call . Co-operator contributor / Ottawa During the BSE crisis in 2003, Liberal Agriculture In 2015: ...... 9 .34 Minister Lyle Vanclief left such briefings to USDA recommended daily consumption for men 18-30: ...... 6 .5 erry Ritz will be a tough act to follow as Agriculture Canada and CFIA officials . It was an agriculture minister . During his eight example of how the Harper government med- Canadian overall average daily consumption in 2014: ...... 6 .5 G years in the portfolio, he flew around the dled far too much for its own good . Estimated number of Arkansas cotton acres in 2013 hand-weeded globe promoting Canadian farm and food prod- It was also far too hung up on its ideology, and due to glyphosate resistance: ...... 750,000 ucts more times than anyone can count . that cut off two initiatives Ritz could have taken He was tireless in trying to convince the agri- putting his hard-earned respect in the sector to Estimated cost per acre: ...... $150 culture and food sectors to act like partners in good use . U .S . net farm income in 2013: ...... $123 .7 billion one of Canada’s most significant industries . He One was in October 2013 when CN president was well respected among farm organizations as Claude Mongeau rang the alarm about a mas- Latest estimate for 2015: ...... $53 .9 billion well as the myriad of organizations involved in sive Prairie crop that would require a lot of co- Total U .S . Department of Agriculture budget, 2015: . . . . . $140 billion the food and beverage sector . operation to ship .Two months later Ritz was still Despite his accomplishments and the sup- insisting the grain was moving when it wasn’t . Percentage for farm and commodity programs: ...... 11 port he gathered in the agri-food sector, he The Harperites believed the market would solve For conservation and forestry: ...... 8 rarely received the credit he deserved from his all problems . Nutrition assistance such as food stamps and school lunches: . . . .76 own government . After all he did to promote Ritz should have jumped on Mongeau’s com- the would-be Canada-Europe free trade deal, ment to convene a meeting that fall of farm Number of farms in the U .S . in 1962: ...... 2,240,976 he wasn’t included in the herd of ministers who groups, grain companies and the railways to Number in 2012: ...... 2,109,303 announced its completion . He did get more rec- resolve the transportation problems . He could ognition for his efforts during the Trans-Pacific have done it and in fact did the following Total number of farms in Canada, 1951 census: ...... 623,087 Partnership marathon . February by which time much damage had been In 1971: ...... 366,110 From a personal perspective, Ritz was remark- done . able in that unlike most of his prickly Harper cab- The other was supply management .The In 1991: ...... 280,043 inet colleagues, he retained a sense of humour dairy version has been around for 40 years and Number of combines on farms in Canada, 1976 census: . . . . 163,558 and was always civil in dealings with the media, the poultry boards aren’t far behind .They were political opponents and critics . Even near the end designed for a much different agriculture than we Number in 2011: ...... 90,903 of the interminable Oct . 19 election campaign, he now have . Ritz could have used his good standing Number of tractors on Canadian farms, 1951 census: ...... 399,683 managed to slip a few good one-liners in during with the boards to have the Commons or Senate Number in 2011: ...... 685,914 the CFA’s agriculture issues . agriculture committee take a long hard look at A sense of humour is a rare commodity in what works in supply management and what Number of Manitoba farms reporting pigs, 1951 census: . . . . . 33,007 politics but he ranked with Don Jamieson and doesn’t .This should be an exercise in determin- In 1971: ...... 14,201 in finding the amusing side of many ing what changes are needed to make supply issues . management relevant to 2020, not 1970 . In 1991: ...... 2,969 His description of the 2008 listeria crisis as Of course, even if he had wanted to take either In 2001: ...... 1,668 “death from a thousand cold cuts” still rankles initiative, there’s no guarantee the cabinet would people . It was delivered during a meeting of have backed him . Probably wouldn’t have . In 2011: ...... 590 federal officials who were developing a plan to Hopefully the history books will give Gerry Manitoba acreage in 1985: ...... 1,050,00 respond to the crisis and was leaked by a union his due as one of the country’s most significant official . He was attempting to relieve the tension agriculture ministers . Hopefully, he will also set a In 2015: ...... 140,000 in the meeting .Whatever the circumstances, it good example for future politicians on how to act Manitoba elevator system turnover ratio 2014-15: ...... 4 .6 to 1 was a humorous remark . as an MP and cabinet minister . In 1997-98: ...... 5 .0 to 1 Average Canadian farm operator income, 2011 census: . . . . $63,112 Average amount that came from off the farm: ...... $38,324 OUR HISTORY: November 1908 Agriculture as a proportion of Manitoba’s GDP in 2014: . . .3 per cent Estimated annual value of food waste in Canada: ...... $31 billion hough the exact nature of the transaction is not clear, it Estimated portion of world food lost or wasted in 2013: .32 per cent appears that the Manitoba Grain Growers Association Rank of world beef and cattle exporters in 2014: . . . India 1, Brazil 2, T took over the Nor-West Farmer in 1908, renaming it The Australia, 3 U .S . 4, Canada 5 Grain Growers’ Guide. It later became Country Guide in 1928. The publication served as the “official organ” of the Grain Chicago nearby wheat future price in March, 1974 Growers Grain Company, which later became United Grain (per bushel): ...... $6 .25 Growers. It did not have elevators at the time, and based on the Equivalent amount in 2015 dollars: ...... $29 .64 opinions in the November 1908 issued, it took a dim view of the owners of the current system. One article listed the 82 eleva- Rank of the Soviet Union as a wheat importer in 1992: ...... 1 tors then operating in Manitoba, along with their capacity and Rank of the former Soviet Union as a wheat exporter today: . . . . .1 receipts, taking the view that there were too many inefficient points and arguing for the government to build a system of larger, Amount of organic material in Midwest U .S . soils compared to more efficient elevators. amount in 1930: ...... 50 per cent “In some places there are four or five elevators doing the work Amount of world farmland considered moderately or highly that could easily be done by one... (Q)uite a number of these degraded: ...... 33 per cent elevators has no value as a business concern, with the excep- tion of what they are worth for old lumber. Their maintenance is Increase in organic matter in strip-tilled compared to zero-tilled soil a drain on the wealth of producers, and the sooner the business in a Minnesota five-year study: ...... 8 .6 per cent interests are relieved of them the better for all concerned, with Number of invasive plant species offered on eBay during a recent the exception of the handful of men in Winnipeg who are benefi- 50-day survey: ...... 510 ciaries of the system.” The importance of businesses establishing a “brand” is a frequent topic today, but it appears the idea is not Number of countries from which the plants were offered: ...... 65 new. An article on agricultural advertising advised that the farm should be “christened with a suitable name, and Temperature in Vredendal, South Africa on Oct . 27: ...... 48 .4 C its stock and its produce marketed under the name of the farm, as well as the name of the proprietor.” The Manitoba Co-operator | November 5, 2015 5 COMMENT/FEEDBACK

Black Sea is in for the long haul as the world’s top wheat exporter The former Soviet Union, once Canada’s largest wheat customer, is now its largest competitor

existent competition for major wheat up by three per cent and Ukraine up a Ministry announced the duty could be BY KAREN BRAUN exporters including the United States, whopping nine per cent. cancelled or modified as soon as the London / Reuters which used to be the breadbasket of Ukraine has not only increased wheat foreign exchange rate has stabilized. If the world. That title now belongs to exports every year, but has done so by changes come relatively soon, exports lack Sea wheat exports are pro- the Black Sea, as it has emerged as the an average of 30 per cent per year, even could drastically pick up pace assuming jected at an all-time high this largest wheat-exporting region on the with the drought-marred harvest of that cash prices also remain stable. B year, and there is good reason planet. 2012. Net volume over the same period Cash prices at major ports worldwide, to have confidence in this forecast. With record wheat production has also increased in Russia but by half which are at relative five-year lows, seem During the 2015-16 marketing year, expected this year out of the Black Sea the rate. to reflect the abundance of global wheat the U.S. Department of Agriculture combined with favourable trends in Thomson Reuters data seemingly supply and therefore support larger (USDA) estimates that the states of the prices and forecasts, the record export confirms Ukraine’s strong charge export volumes. former Soviet Union excluding Latvia, forecast is not hard to believe. And the towards the record 15-million-tonne Ukrainian and Russian prices have Lithuania, and Estonia (FSU-12) will trend has staying power. target for the current year. Between July rendered Black Sea milling wheat as export a record 45 million tonnes of 1 and Oct. 20, wheat exports were up by particularly attractive when compared wheat. Burst onto the market nine per cent over the same period in to the U.S., as it has been offered at a Together, Russia and Ukraine Historically, the U.S., Canada, 2014. discount of between $10-$50 since May. account for 75 per cent of wheat pro- Europe, Argentina and Australia Russia is a bit more complicated. And Russian export prices are up to 20 duction and 85 per cent of wheat made up 96 per cent of the wheat Although Thomson Reuters data sug- per cent lower than they were last year exports in FSU-12. market. gests wheat exports since July 1 are at this time, perhaps somewhat easing If USDA’s October exports forecast is But since 1980, market share trends nearly flat on the year, other sources put the duty headache. realized, the percentage of global wheat in the five countries are either flat or them down by as much as 18 per cent Average wheat yields in Russia and trade accounted for by FSU-12 in the decreasing, most notably in the U.S., from 2014. Ukraine have been on a convincing 2015-16 marketing year will reach an which is expected to account for only A year-on-year decline in Russian upward trend over the past decade and all-time high of 28 per cent, narrowly 14 per cent of global wheat exports this wheat exports to date would most combined with stable sown area, Black topping 2009-10’s record of 27 per cent. year. likely be blamed on the export duty, Sea wheat production will continue to World wheat production has nearly In the meantime, FSU-12 has crept which was introduced in December be large and competitive going forward, doubled over the past 30 years, though into the picture and this year’s market 2014. Despite the tax being unexpect- barring an extreme disruption such as the percentage by FSU-12 has been rela- share projection of 28 per cent towers edly introduced mid-marketing year in widespread drought. Unless the situa- tively stagnant. over the EU at 21 per cent. The EU is 2014-15, total Russian wheat exports tion significantly changes, the Black Sea But since the mid-1990s, Black Sea expected to export 33 million tonnes of ultimately overshot initial expectations is here to stay and will likely continue to farmers have nearly quadrupled both wheat this year compared to FSU-12’s despite the downside fears. And the cement its seat at the top of the wheat their share of world wheat exports and estimated 45 million. That would eas- gentle strengthening in the ruble over market over the coming years. the percentage of yearly supply that they ily top last year’s record of 40 million the past two months may have helped export. tonnes. USDA estimates FSU-12 at up attract more buyers. Karen Braun is a Reuters market analyst. The This has introduced previously non- four per cent on the year, with Russia On Oct. 28, the Russian Agriculture views expressed are her own.

We welcome readers’ comments on issues that have been covered in the Manitoba Fertilizer run-off is just one piece Co-operator. In most cases we cannot accept “open” letters or copies of letters which have been sent to several publications. Letters are of the dead zone puzzle subject to editing for length or taste. We sug- gest a maximum of about 300 words. More perennial crops and protecting wetlands would help reduce the low-to-no-oxygen zone in the Gulf of Mexico Please forward letters to • Artificial drainage systems: The hydrology of Manitoba Co-operator, BY EILEEN MCLELLAN row-crop landscapes has been further altered by the 1666 Dublin Ave., Winnipeg, ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE FUND development of artificial drainage systems. While R3H 0H1 or Fax: 204-954-1422 these systems are beneficial to crop production, they or email: [email protected] t’s true that fertilizer run-off, sewage, and prevent any filtration of nitrogen-rich waters and (subject: To the editor) other pollutants from the Corn Belt have sig- instead hasten transport into streams. This is a key Letters I nificantly boosted dead zones in the Gulf of factor in the contentious Des Moines Water Works Mexico. That’s because up to half of the fertilizer lawsuit — a situation that could become the norm applied isn’t absorbed by crops, and in order to unless we can reduce nutrient run-off. grow more food we’re using 20 times more ferti- Improving run-off management and captur- lizer in the Corn Belt today than in the 1950s. ing or diverting the nitrogen-rich water would Trading system distorted But even if we optimize fertilizer use on all crop- greatly limit its effects on people and animals living land in the Upper Mississippi and Ohio River basins, downstream. The excellent article ‘Rich nations’ farm sub- nutrients will still be lost to rivers and streams and • Loss of wetlands: Wetlands are one effective way sidies disadvantage poor countries’ farmers’ carried into the Gulf of Mexico. Some of this loss is to filter nitrate-rich water and prevent run-off, but (Oct. 22) points out a distortion in our trading inevitable given factors like unpredictable weather, by 1984, over half of all U.S. wetlands were either system. Trade was supposed to reflect the cost but my colleagues and I set out to quantify other rea- drained or filled in for farmland or development. of production of goods. If one nation could sons for why the Corn Belt exports so much nitrogen. Restoring wetlands in strategic positions on just produce a product cheaper than another then We discovered that an increase in fertilizer inputs one to three per cent of the region’s cropland will trade would advantage both the seller and the is only one part of the problem. Three other distinct combat nitrogen run-off and help bring the Gulf of buyer. But subsidies bend this system badly. but interconnected factors also contribute to water Mexico dead zone to a manageable size. If I can produce a product at a lower price pollution and the Gulf dead zone: the loss of peren- than another person only if I am helped or nial cover, the construction of artificial drainage sys- Practical solutions subsidized then the market system and trade tems, and the loss of wetlands. We need a comprehensive approach to address are not working. And if trade distortions led In our latest paper in the Journal of the American high levels of nitrogen in the Corn Belt. Our to a country lowering its support for a poorer Water Resources Association, we examine these fac- study offers solutions that would not drastically nation, then trade had doubly imbalanced tors in detail and explain how this new knowledge alter current farming conditions or upset the justice. can help develop solutions. economic system on which modern agriculture If Asian and African countries could sup- • Loss of perennials: In the past century, as depends. For example, we need to tailor differ- ply products to the world without a market Midwestern grasslands and prairies were converted ent conservation and mitigation efforts by region distorted by subsidies then all would be better to farmland and crop rotations were simplified to since each landscape has unique attributes and off. Trade will improve and support for other maximize yield and profit, the amount of perennial challenges. communities will benefit. Surely justice and crop cover decreased significantly. Shifting from Specifically, we have a two-pronged approach: compassion are better than market adjust- perennial to annual vegetation reduces evapotran- solutions must incorporate the restoration or ments for cultivating or improving both trade spiration, which accelerates the delivery of nitrate enhancement of agricultural lands to better manage and assistance to poorer nations. into rivers. nitrogen; and we must identify key areas that would Undernourishment has been falling in By reintroducing perennial plants such as alfalfa, most benefit from proven or new nitrogen manage- the developing world if we are to meet our we could improve soil and water quality across the ment practices. Sustainable Development goal for hunger Corn Belt. And perennials could grow alongside In other words, let’s focus resources where they’re reduction by 2030. annuals such as corn and soybeans without affecting most needed so that policy-makers can make the Barry Hammond current yields. Cover crops also have a role to play in most informed decisions about conservation plan- Winnipeg reducing the delivery of nitrate to rivers. ning, outreach, and funding. 6 The Manitoba Co-operator | November 5, 2015 FROM PAGE ONE

AG TO DO Continued from page 1 priority, Goodale said in an CWB sale to interview last week, noting that a review of the Canadian be scrutinized Transportation Act led by former cabinet minister David by new Liberal Emerson is supposed to be done by the end of the year. government “This presents an opportunity for significant improvements in But veteran MP the system. It will be important Ralph Goodale says to seize that opportunity to put in place a system that will not the wheat board’s be prone to the kind of disaster won’t be that happened in 2013-14.” Canada produced a record restored crop that year, but a backlog developed in railway grain ship- ments. Farmers and grain com- BY ALLAN DAWSON panies blamed the railways for Co-operator staff not investing in enough surge capacity; the railways blamed The Canadian Wheat Board (CWB) the big crop and the coldest won’t be restored under the new winter in 100 years. Liberal government, but farmers Although the new govern- could finally see its books, kept ment will consider Emerson’s secret since the government recommendations, it’s on Ralph Goodale says trade and improving grain transportation are at the top of the Liberals’ agricultural agenda. PhOTO: AlLAn Dawson removed its marketing monopoly record as supporting subjecting in 2012. the railways to commercial pen- “A number of farmers has alties for failing to fulfil service has not had a marketing or sales More basic research raised the question and said agreements with grain shippers. “Science within strategy. The end result is we’ve The Liberals plan big changes the numbers just don’t add up,” That’s just normal contractual the Government had 55 months of trade deficits to government scientific Saskatchewan MP and former law, Goodale said. of Canada is under the Harper government.” research, including in agricul- agriculture minister Ralph “This is the only case where Ritz’s efforts lack the “piz- ture. There will be more basic, Goodale said in an interview last it doesn’t apply,” he added. totally messed up zaz” of the Team Canada trade curiosity research, not just week. “What seems astounding is that and the scientific missions conducted by former applied research tied to a com- “Once we have a chance to the railways seem astounded community within Liberal government, according mercial outcome, Goodale said. examine the information that’s when you say the basic princi- to Goodale. “ S c i e n c e w i t h i n t h e available internally maybe we ples of business and contract the government is The Conservative govern- Government of Canada is will be able to shed some light law should apply to them.” obviously muzzled ment cut farm program budgets totally messed up and the sci- for farmers on just exactly what It’s also time to calculate the and intimidated. The and made it harder to trigger entific community within the transpired. What values were railways’ costs of shipping grain whole thing needs payments from AgriStability. government is obviously muz- involved, what money changed — something last done in 1992, Goodale said the new govern- zled and intimidated,” he said. hands, how the assets were val- Goodale said. The formula used to be examined from ment will consult with farm “The whole thing needs to be ued and how it came about that to set the railways’ maximum top to bottom to get groups and the provinces to see examined from top to bottom Bunge and Saudi Arabia are now revenue entitlement is based science policy right.” if the programs can meet farm- to get science policy right. effectively the owners of what on those 1992 costs, adjusted ers’ needs when commodity “There’s a lot of work to do to used to be the wheat board. annually for inflation. However, prices fall. repair the damage that has been “It appears to have been a it’s widely believed by farm Ralph Goodale Some of the Liberal govern- done.” gift. But until we have a chance groups that many railway costs ment’s infrastructure spend- Although the Liberals won to view the internal information have declined due to increased ing is intended for natu- a strong majority Oct. 19, out- it’s just impossible to fully assess rail and grain-handling effi- ral resources infrastructure, side of Atlantic Canada they what has gone on here. You can ciency, resulting in farmers pay- Ritz was widely praised for Goodale said. have few rural seats. Asked how imagine why some farmers are ing much more than intended. his many trade missions to “With the onset of more and the new government will avoid curious.” “It is reasonable I think, boost Canadian farm exports, more consequences from cli- becoming city-centric Goodale In July G3 Global Grain Group, to update the arithmetic,” Goodale isn’t impressed. mate change we are very likely replied: “We’ll just have to work a joint venture of Bunge and Goodale said. “The previous government to have more frequent and very hard at it. state-owned Saudi Agricultural seemed content to go from one more severe cycles of floods and “The prime-minister elect has Livestock Investment Company TPP review trade negotiation to the other droughts,” he said. made it very clear that he wants (SALIC), ostensibly bought CWB The new government is also without a heck of a lot of fol- “The frustration is some to be a prime minister for all for $250.5 million. However, the keen to review the Trans-Pacific lowup,” he said. years you have a flood and lack of Canada and we’ll work very newly formed company kept Partnership agreement before “Once you’ve got the market systems to control it or save it hard to achieve that.” the money instead of paying the endorsing it. access then you’ve got to make and then next year you have a Canadian government, which While former minister Gerry use of it and this government drought.” [email protected] owned CWB. While the transac- tion raised eyebrows among some Canadian grain company executives and was criticized by several farm groups, Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz defended it saying it made for a stronger new company. The Hope of the Harvest Friends of the Canadian Wheat Board, which is suing the gov- with the . ernment, alleges CWB assets Begins Seed belonged to farmers. It wants to see the wheat board’s financial statements. Canada’s agriculture min- ister is obliged to present the wheat board’s annual report to Parliament — something Ritz said he did. However, what was made Book Now for Early Order Discounts public revealed almost nothing. Ritz said he was permitted to keep sensitive information private. on Soybean, Cereal, Corn and Canola Seed. “For all of the complaints about the old wheat board it was far more transparent than the new Contact Tom or Cal for details: 204-736-2849 | www.pituraseeds.ca entity has ever been,” Goodale said. “And now that the remains are in the hands of a foreign corporation and a foreign govern- ment you’ll never be able to have the complete story.”

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FARMLAND Continued from page 1 we’re in a better position than Farmers, not investors pushing up land price Saskatchewan, which is trying to Should Canadian-owned companies be allowed to speculate in Manitoba’s farmland market? catch up with our regulations.”

Pension funds ineligible four to eight per cent return The act ensures Manitoba farm- BY ALLAN DAWSON over 20 to 30 years, Daman land is preserved for present Co-operator staff/Portage la Prairie said. and future generations of What’s driving the market is Canadians, Roeland said. on’t blame pen- farmers who want to buy land “By limiting the speculation sion funds for ris- close by, especially if they are in farmland it (act) supports D ing Manitoba farm- building for the next genera- two goals, the first being that it’s land prices, blame expanding tion, he said. to maintain opportunities for farms and low interest rates, Motivated buyers will pay 30 Canadians to acquire farmland says Gordon Daman, a land per cent more to ensure they in Manitoba for agricultural appraiser and president of Red get the land, and that sets a purposes,” she said. “And the River Group. new floor price. second is rural development — “This has nothing to do with “By and large producers to support the development of outside investors,” Daman push the market and it comes strong rural communities.” told the Keystone Agricultural down to assemblage,” Daman Just as it’s illegal for non- Producers’ (KAP) General said. “I’ve seen this time and Canadians to own more than 40 Council here Oct. 29. time again. “It’s the invisible acres of Manitoba farmland, the “I can assure you that the hand of the marketplace, eco- Manitoba Farm Industry Board chair Greg Perchaluk wants to hear from the public same applies to corporations, Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan nomics 101…” on how to strengthen the Manitoba Farm Land Protection Act. PHOTO: ALLAN DAWSON Roeland said. As a result most is not a bunch of evil Ontarions Canadian companies are pension funds are ineligible, she coming to raise the price of free to buy Manitoba farm- by producers. Keep the specu- would allow them to own the said. land. They are quite sophis- land in hopes it will appreci- lators out, I think.” land on foreclosure. That pro- “The concern is just that they ticated… they get appraisals ate in value earning profits for Perchaluk praised the vision is already in Manitoba’s (pension funds) are interested in done before they purchase Canadian shareholders. But extensive consultations the legislation, he added. purchasing farmland,” Roeland something. Do they have should they be? Saskatchewan government had “I think we’re a little bit said. “We know that they have some influence in the market? Board chair Greg Perchaluk earlier this year on its farm- ahead of them (Saskatchewan), signalled their interest and that’s Absolutely, but I don’t think of Roblin questions it. land ownership act. As a result but there’s always room an area the board has said that’s the influence that they have “I don’t know about specu- amendments are planned, for improvement, always,” a concern of the public.” is as broad and as wide as we lators,” he told reporters. “For including, prohibiting for- Perchaluk said. Oct. 20 the Saskatchewan gov- believe.” me I don’t think so. I think land eign lenders from mortgaging ernment announced it’s amend- Pension funds want to get a prices should be determined Saskatchewan farmland, which [email protected] ing its farmland ownership act specifically making “pension plans, administrators of pension fund assets and trusts not eligi- ble to buy (Saskatchewan) farm- land” (see sidebar). The Manitoba board received an exemption application from a pension plan in British Columbia, Roeland said. “We’ve had some calls from investment groups but so far they haven’t put up a proposal,” she added. In the meantime the board wrestles with the implications of allowing farmland already in foreign hands to be trans- ferred to other non-Canadians, Roeland said. The land is rented Advancements in to Canadian farmers and is important to their operations. “However, if the board con- the lab move you tinued to grant exemptions… it could allow the ownership of farmland to remain in another forward in the field. generation of non-Canadian ownership and it could lead to the land being held by non-eli- Dow may be a new name, but it gible people in perpetuity,” she has the power of Dow AgroSciences said. Manitoba farmland buyers firmly behind it. This includes a robust must sign a declaration saying R&D pipeline and leading-edge trait they are eligible to own the land. The onus is on buyers to prove technologies like Herculex, SmartStax they are eligible. and the Enlist Weed Control Those contravening the act face fines of up to $50,000 and System. So expect better. Better must sell the land within a year, traits, genetics and performance. although the board can grant an extension. The fines can also We’re behind you all the way. apply to those who assisted the purchaser, including real estate I work for Dow AgroSciences. agents, lawyers and the vendor. The board allows too many I am Dow Seeds. exemptions, Starbuck farmer Linda Nielsen told the board. “If we’re going to keep our agriculture in Manitoba and keep our province thriving with @DowSeedsCA our younger generation, things have to change,” she said. Starbuck farmer Chuck Fossay wants the act strengthened, he said in an interview. The board only acts when it gets a com- plaint rather than checking all sales to ensure compliance, he said. “I think there are a lot of sales made to foreign owners that are slipping through the current regulations,” he said. Suspected breaches should be reported to the board, which will investigate, said Farm Regulatory approvals are pending in other geographies for the Enlist™ herbicide solution and crops containing Enlist herbicide tolerance traits. The information presented here is not an offer for sale. DOW, the DOW Diamond design, Dow AgroSciences, Enlist, Herculex and Dow Seeds are trademarks of The Industry Board chair Greg Dow Chemical Company (“Dow”) or an affiliated company of Dow. SmartStax™ multi-event technology developed by Dow AgroSciences and . SmartStax™ is a trademark of Monsanto Technology LLC. Perchaluk. Herculex™ Insect Protection technology by Dow AgroSciences and Pioneer Hi-Bred. 09/15-43356-2 MC [email protected]

43356_02 DAS_Seed Advancement_8_125x10_MC_a2.indd 1 9/16/15 2:13 PM 8 The Manitoba Co-operator | November 5, 2015 New Zealand’s constant battle with invasive species Agriculture is considered New Zealand’s primary industry, but the incursion of disease and pests poses a constant threat to farmers on the island nation

BY SHANNON VANRAES Co-operator staff/Hamilton, N.Z. “And when I say they are cute and cuddly, iosecurity doesn’t get that is actually really much cuter than this, important for us, a and the Kiwis know it. B lot of people don’t Floppy-eared beagles, with patches of tan and white fur, like dogs.” greet visitors and returning locals alike as they disembark at any of New Zealand’s inter- national airports. Brett Hickman But the friendly and curi- ous canines play a vital role in New Zealand’s intense net- New Zealand. The country work of biosecurity measures, is already dealing with doz- aimed at protecting the coun- ens of invasive plants, rats try’s fruit, honey and livestock introduced by Polynesian set- industries. tlers hundreds of years ago “The beagle is the face of and a rabbit-killing virus. It biosecurity in New Zealand,” was purposely introduced by said Brett Hickman, detection farmers frustrated with the technology manager for New government’s response to Zealand’s Ministry of Primary the rodents, which are them- Industries, or MPI, which is selves an invasive species. responsible for all aspects And that is to say nothing of of agriculture on the island the possums, which are dev- nation. astating some areas of the “If you come into the coun- countryside, giving rise to a try, you’ll see us here at the market for possum wool in border, it’s one of the first an attempt to encourage the things visitors see, but it is hunting and trapping of the Kelsie the beagle is in training to become one of New Zealand’s front-line defenders in the battle for biosecurity. only one part of our multi- destructive species. Photo: Shannon VanRaes layered system,” he said. “It The current fear is that fruit might be the most visible, flies will make it onto the but the detector dogs work as South Pacific nation and dev- invasive species. When people pests and disease out of New officer. “And when I say they part of our bigger biosecurity astate the country’s orchards first arrived on the land mass Zealand, and that’s why we are cute and cuddly, that is system.” and vineyards. And the pos- now known as New Zealand have a real focus on biosecu- actually really important for Even before visitors see the sibility of foot-and-mouth around the year 900, only two rity,” said the minister. us, a lot of people don’t like beagles — which are trained disease is never far from the mammals species existed on However, biosecurity dogs, and we want people to detect any sort of fruit or minds of producers. the island — both were bats. doesn’t come cheap. to be comfortable if the dog vegetable, along with honey “As an exporting and trad- Guy notes that while eco- Last week the New Zealand comes up and smells their and animal or fish prod- ing nation, protecting our nomic impacts are a key con- government announced it bag. Some people are very ucts — they are instructed to economy is really important,” cern with biosecurity, con- would be introducing a bor- averse to dogs and they will “dispose or declare” all such said Nathan Guy, minister of servation is also a priority, der levy to help defray the back away, and we don’t want items. But Hickman said not primary industries. “We’re as is protecting the country’s expense of its costly system, that.” everyone does. petrified of getting a disease tourism industry. An indus- although, the details of that The beagles also appear Some people aren’t familiar into this country that could try that relies on both a rich levy have yet to be released. regularly on the TV show with the concept of biosecu- cause major ramifications.” ecological diversity and the “That means that instead of “Border Patrol,” which follows rity, others forget about the knowledge that tourists can the taxpayers paying for bor- New Zealand customs officers banana in the bottom of their Formerly mammal free return to their own countries der biosecurity and customs, as they defend against biose- bag, and a few just believe the And not just commercial pro- without fear of bringing a dis- it will be on you as travellers curity incursions and other rules don’t apply to them, said duction would be affected ease back to their homes and coming to New Zealand,” said threats. In its 11th season, the Hickman. — native plants and animals farms. Guy. show now appears in a dozen However, maintaining — especially birds — have “So we know we have to countries and Hickman said biosecurity is crucial for also been affected heavily by do our utmost to keep those Dogs have a Facebook page many people who breeze Part of that new revenue through New Zealand cus- stream will be used to train toms reference the show, indi- and implement more detec- cating they knew exactly what tor-dog teams, which also to bring and what to leave at patrol docks, cruise ships and home because of it. Take care of your land and the country’s international Of course, it’s not just bea- mail centre in Auckland. gles that greet land and sea Twenty more dogs will be arrivals in New Zealand. it will take care of you added over the next year, Uniformed quarantine offic- bringing the total to about 60. ers also speak to each individ- Hickman said the dogs do ual, asking questions about much more than just detect food, shoes, farm and animal Register today for an Environmental Farm Plan Workshop meat and produce, they have exposure, and even if visitors also become valuable public are bringing in camping gear. Environmental farm plans help you protect your land and preserve it for generations to come. relations and education tools. “Many people don’t think The beagles have their own about outdoor kit, but soil Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Development is holding workshops in November and December to help you develop or Facebook page and have been on shoes or tents can pose a renew your plan. With a valid statement of completion, you could be eligible to receive funding through Growing Assurance to: featured in nationwide nam- serious risk as well,” Hickman ing contests, giving MPI an said. The final step is to X-ray • Improve manure storage and manage phosphorous • Protect and enhance habitat opportunity to engage the all baggage to ensure nothing • Manage runoff from livestock sites • Reduce soil erosion public and make sure people has been missed. • Increase water storage • Upgrade fuel storage understand the seriousness of “So we have many, many biosecurity threats. broad layers,” he said, noting Complete workshop dates and locations are available at manitoba.ca/agriculture. Contact your local MAFRD GO Office “It’s been great, because that MPI is also responsible to register for November workshops by Friday, November 6 and for December workshops before Friday, December 4. yes a lot of dog lovers go on for surveillance, management Facebook and look at the and destruction efforts should dogs, but then they also start a breach occur and a biosecu- Apply for funding to ask about biosecurity and rity threat, such as a fruit fly, Applications for Growing Assurance will be accepted starting at 9:00 a.m. on Monday, February 8, 2016 until what they can and can’t bring makes it into the country. into the country. So for us it’s “We’re trying to keep the midnight Friday, February 12, 2016. brilliant,” he said, adding the country safe for our primary decision to focus on beagles industries and for tourism,” was also a strategic one. said Hickman. “And that can “They tick every single box be a vey complex endeavour.” for is and they’re as cute as can be,” said the border [email protected]

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column Cattle Prices (Friday to Thursday) Winnipeg October 30, 2015 Slaughter Cattle Steers — Heifers — D1, 2 Cows 90.00 - 103.00 Manitoba marts report D3 Cows 90.00 - 101.00 Bulls 132.00 - 136.00 Feeder Cattle (Price ranges for feeders refer to top-quality animals only) Steers (901+ lbs.) 185.00 - 232.00 strong demand for the week (801-900 lbs.) 220.00 - 232.00 (701-800 lbs.) 240.00 - 273.00 (601-700 lbs.) 235.00 - 296.00 Increased demand toward Christmas seen as putting (501-600 lbs.) 265.00 - 316.00 (401-500 lbs.) 275.00 - 335.00 a bullish undertone to the cash market Heifers (901+ lbs.) 180.00 - 217.00 (801-900 lbs.) 200.00 - 235.00 (701-800 lbs.) 210.00 - 236.00 breath to see what the cash markets do. You (601-700 lbs.) 235.00 - 260.00 Jade MarkuS know they were so disappointing throughout (501-600 lbs.) 230.00 -282.00 (401-500 lbs.) 240.00 - 315.00 CNSC August and September.” But cash markets did recover in October, Slaughter Cattle ($/cwt) Alberta South Ontario Grade A Steers (1,000+ lbs.) $ — $ 155.68 - 172.48 and demand will start picking up into the Grade A Heifers (850+ lbs.) — 143.26 - 172.30 winter, Wasko said. D1, 2 Cows 105.00 - 125.00 75.43 - 108.12 “As we head into kind of the Christmas D3 Cows 90.00 - 107.00 75.43 - 108.12 Bulls 134.45 -134.45 111.39 - 139.86 anitoba’s fall run is in full swing, season, and holiday time frame, there’s a Steers (901+ lbs.) $ 235.00 - 245.00 $ 217.70 - 242.12 and local and national marketers demand component there that likes to go (801-900 lbs.) 245.00 - 256.00 219.27 - 249.83 are waiting to see how cash markets after the middle meats, the high-end cuts.” (701-800 lbs.) 251.00 - 267.00 219.56 - 263.72 M (601-700 lbs.) 261.00 - 280.00 237.87 - 294.99 are shaping up. She added that Canada’s herd size is (501-600 lbs.) 277.00 - 306.00 251.39 - 334.29 “The bred cattle sale season is upon us, expected to be smaller in the second half of (401-500 lbs.) 312.00 - 346.00 262.89 - 365.89 Heifers (901+ lbs.) $ 218.00 - 233.00 $ 187.88 - 228.34 and I guess we’re all intrigued about what the year. (801-900 lbs.) 228.00 - 242.00 204.79 - 234.86 bred cattle and heifers are going to trade However, the market isn’t without bearish (701-800 lbs.) 230.00 - 244.00 202.12 - 241.18 for,” said Robin Hill, manager at Heartland news. (601-700 lbs.) 237.00 - 259.00 217.65 - 263.99 (501-600 lbs.) 250.00 - 275.00 234.05 -297.18 Virden. “The radar screen that we’re watching says (401-500 lbs.) 272.00 - 304.00 252.64 - 322.63 Prices in the butcher trade have levelled there’s more pork, there’s more poultry, and out since last week, he added. fewer exports of those proteins. There’s lots Futures (October 30, 2015) in U.S. “A lot of times you see it slip, slip, slip of things to be watching for.” Fed Cattle Close Change Feeder Cattle Close Change October 2015 140.13 -0.30 October 2015 193.15 -2.40 every week, but this week there’s no slip in Data from the World Health Organization December 2015 142.80 -0.95 November 2015 191.93 -2.32 the butcher market. found that eating processed meat can lead February 2016 144.33 -0.93 January 2016 184.25 -2.05 April 2016 143.15 -1.03 March 2016 180.83 -1.60 “They’re lower from the summer, but to bowel cancer, and red meat is a likely June 2016 133.85 -0.90 April 2016 181.40 -1.47 they’re not too bad.” cause of the disease, but that news had only

August 2016 131.25 -0.75 May 2016 181.18 -1.67 In auction marts across the province, a temporary effect on the market, Wasko prices stayed steady, according to market said. Cattle Slaughter Cattle Grades (Canada) reports, and demand was strong. The day the data was released futures mar- Week Ending Previous Week Ending Previous October 24, 2015 Year­ October 24, 2015 Year The futures market remains volatile day to kets were volatile, but after the fact, the data Canada 56,776 52,265 Prime 1,089 687 day, but has found a sideways trading range, has left little effects on the market. East 11,755 9,779 AAA 31,090 23,605 said Anne Wasko, an Alberta-based market “I think we could say that news is out of West 45,021 45,021 AA 15,101 15,542 Manitoba N/A N/A A 699 748 analyst with Gateway Livestock Marketing the market. I suspect you could suggest that U.S. 556,000 578,000 B 1,226 980 Inc. there was maybe some impacts here and D 7,113 6,991 Wasko said based on previous years, the there, but not a dramatic shift.” E 225 148 futures market should have a bullish tone throughout November, and will likely turn Jade Markus writes for Commodity News Service Canada, higher. a Winnipeg company specializing in grain and commodity Hog Prices “We’re all going to be watching with bated market reporting. (Friday to Thursday) ($/100 kg) Source: Manitoba Agriculture E - Estimation MB. ($/hog) Current Week Last Week Last Year (Index 100) MB (All wts.) (Fri-Thurs.) 177 E 183.20 199.25 MB (Index 100) (Fri-Thurs.) 164 E 171.72 185.06 Maple Leaf Foods swings ON (Index 100) (Mon.-Thurs.) 173.08 175.42 190.59 PQ (Index 100) (Mon.-Fri.) 177.79 178.29 201.05

Futures (October 30, 2015) in U.S. to profit but shares slide Hogs Close Change Company reports a rare profit, but it was less than some investors expected December 2015 59.88 -6.58 February 2016 63.00 -5.13 ties, though not at the pace Schneiders, fell margin- April 2016 67.13 -4.13 BY TANVI MEHTA May 2016 72.13 -3.95 we had hoped for,” said chief ally to $814.8 million in the AND ROD NICKEL June 2016 75.35 -3.63 executive Michael McCain. . Reuters Maple Leaf disappointed On an adjusted basis, the by delaying to 2016 its tar- company earned 16 cents aple Leaf Foods Inc., get of increasing EBITDA as per share. Other Market Prices one of Canada’s a percentage of revenue to The company’s net earn- M b i g g e s t p o r k 10 per cent, said Canaccord ings were $18.7 million or 13 Sheep and Lambs processors, swung to a rare Genuity analyst Derek Dley cents per share, in the quar- Winnipeg SunGold profit in the third quarter as in a note. ter ended Sept. 30, com- $/cwt Wooled Fats (320 head) T oronto Specialty Meats the company nears the end The profitability measure pared with net loss of $26.7 Ewes Choice — 93.95 - 119.47 — Lambs (110+ lb.) — 143.66 - 181.31 of its restructuring plan. amounted to 7.1 per cent million a year earlier. (95 - 109 lb.) Next Sale 182.88 - 201.05 The profit is only Maple during the quarter, up from Analysts had, on average, (80 - 94 lb.) November 4th 182.69 - 204.45 Leaf’s second in the past 11 the previous quarter but expected Maple Leaf to earn (Under 80 lb.) — 186.42 - 271.95 (New crop) — — quarters, but was slightly below expectations, he said. 17 cents a share, according smaller than expected. Restructuring costs fell to Thomson Reuters. Shares fell nearly seven per about 76 per cent to $3.4 Meat processors around Chickens E ggs cent in Toronto trading to million ($2.57 million) in the the world were rocked last Minimum broiler prices as of April 13, 2010 Minimum prices to producers for ungraded $20.95 Oct. 29 as the com- third quarter. week by a World Health Under 1.2 kg...... $1.5130 eggs, f.o.b. egg grading station, set by the 1.2 - 1.65 kg...... $1.3230 Manitoba Egg Producers Marketing Board pany delayed reaching a key Maple Leaf’s net sales fell Organization (WHO) report 1.65 - 2.1 kg...... $1.3830 effective November 10, 2013. earnings target. slightly to $818.8 million that said eating processed 2.1 - 2.6 kg...... $1.3230 New Previous The company rolled out from $820.1 million in the meats could cause colorectal A Extra Large $2.00 $2.05 A Large 2.00 2.05 a program in 2010 to boost third quarter, hurt mainly cancer in humans. A Medium 1.82 1.87 earnings by shutting some by the agribusiness group, T h e C a n a d i a n Me a t T urkeys A Small 1.40 1.45 plants and modernizing which includes Canadian Council, which represents Minimum prices as of October 18, 2015 A Pee Wee 0.3775 0.3775 others. hog production operations. meat packers such as Maple Nest Run 24 + 1.8910 1.9390 Broiler Turkeys “We are making meaning- Sales in the meat prod- Leaf and the Canadian (6.2 kg or under, live weight truck load average) B 0.45 0.45 C 0.15 0.15 ful progress on eliminating ucts unit, which includes units of Ltd. and JBS Grade A ...... $1.985 Undergrade ...... $1.895 inefficiencies driven by the products sold under brands SA, rejected the findings as Hen Turkeys Goats ramp-up of our new facili- such as Maple Leaf and simplistic. (between 6.2 and 8.5 kg liveweight truck load average) Winnipeg Toronto Grade A ...... $1.970 (Hd Fats) ($/cwt) Undergrade ...... $1.870 Kids — 118.22 - 220.30 L ight Tom/Heavy Hen Turkeys Billys — — (between 8.5 and 10.8 kg liveweight truck load average) Mature — 109.06 - 225.03 Grade A ...... $1.940 Undergrade ...... $1.855 H orses Looking for results? Check out the market reports Tom Turkeys Winnipeg Toronto (10.8 and 13.3 kg, live weight truck load average) ($/cwt) ($/cwt) Grade A...... $1.940 from livestock auctions around the province. » PaGe 14 <1,000 lbs. — 17.05 - 43.00 Undergrade...... $1.855 Prices are quoted f.o.b. producers premise. 1,000 lbs.+ — 42.00 - 62.00 The Manitoba Co-operator | November 5, 2015 11 GRAIN MARKETS column Manitoba Elevator Prices

Average quotes as of November 2, 2015 ($/tonne)

Future Basis Net Weekly Change Canola continues to trade near Red spring wheat 190.36 35.81 226.17 3.12 Red 178.79 6.80 185.59 -0.24 its key support level of $470 Prairie spring wheat 178.80 3.00 181.80 2.15 Canola 474.55 -22.42 452.13 -2.34 Hefty supplies of vegetable oil around the world seem to have canola stuck in range-bound trade Port Prices have sparked a move by speculators on Friday DAVE SIMS morning as the January contract rose despite As of Friday, October 30, 2015 ($/tonne) a strong Canadian dollar and weak vegeta- CNSC Last Week Weekly Change ble oil market. Canola gave back most of the gains at the end of the day though to finish U.S. hard red winter 12% Houston n/a n/a near its key support level of $470 per tonne. U.S. spring wheat 14% Portland 241.77 6.42 The next factor that could potentially Canola Thunder Bay 484.40 3.20 CE Futures Canada canola contracts spent move the market is the USDA’s November most of the week ended Oct. 30 locked in crop report, along with any weather events Canola Vancouver 504.40 3.20 I range-bound trade as comfortable sup- in South America. For now, hefty supplies of plies cancelled out China’s demand for veg- vegetable oil around the world seem to have etable oil. canola stuck in range-bound trade. The November contract neared expiry and Soybeans remained caught in sideways Closing Futures Prices gave way to its January counterpart but not trade and looking for overall direction. As of Monday, November 2, 2015 ($/tonne) before generating a healthy spread trade at Exports remained solid as China moved in the beginning of the week. Strength in the again with another large purchase which Last Week Weekly Change Canadian dollar buffeted canola at times but calmed investors who worried the country ICE canola 471.20 -3.20 it received support from slow farmer selling had decided to back away from the U.S. mar- ICE milling wheat 234.00 5.00 and steady buying from crushers. Malaysian ket in search of cheaper supplies. palm oil was also supportive due to currency Wheat rose slowly through the week as ICE 185.00 0.00 issues. improving demand and reports of dryness in Mpls. HRS wheat 191.07 4.41 However, canola did feel technical pres- several key regions of the world buoyed val- sure early in the week that sent it below the ues. The U.S. Southern Plains, Australia and Chicago SRW wheat 189.23 8.91 50-day moving average, which, according to the Black Sea region are all facing moisture Kansas City HRW wheat 179.40 4.68 one trader, likely sparked some interest from problems to some extent. Corn 149.60 0.69 large funds. Corn received some support from good A lack of fresh news meant canola was export demand. However, some farmers in the 147.19 1.30 mainly a follower for the early and middle Midwest were forced to unload supplies due Soybeans 323.44 -6.80 parts of the week. Ideas that the next govern- to a lack of storage space. Corn was lacking Soymeal 332.36 -6.83 ment survey will point towards a much larger any major news though, which left it vulner- canola crop than previously forecast kept the able to up-and-down action from wheat and Soyoil 614.75 -21.39 market undermined along with rains in Brazil soybeans. that alleviated concerns over dryness in soy- bean fields. Dave Sims writes for Commodity News Service Canada, a Cash Prices Winnipeg Towards the end of the week canola settled Winnipeg company specializing in grain and commodity at its weakest level in over a month. That may market reporting. As of Monday, November 2, 2015 ($/tonne)

Last Week Weekly Change Feed wheat 196.56 -6.25 Feed barley 177.75 1.38 For three-times-daily market reports and more from Rye n/a n/a Commodity News Service Canada, visit the Markets section at Flaxseed 457.06 5.91 www.manitobacooperator.ca. Feed peas n/a n/a Oats 183.50 -3.89 Soybeans 450.00 -14.00 Sunflower (NuSun) Fargo, ND ($U.S./CWT) 16.40 .10 Sunflower (Confection) Fargo, ND ($U.S./CWT) Ask Ask

Wheat bids rose last week on improved basis levels CWRS basis levels across Western Canada range from $2 to $22 below the futures (CPRS) bids were down by CWRS contracts in Canada By Commodity News $2 to $4 per tonne. CPRS are based off of, was quoted Service Canada prices came in at about at US$5.2550 per bushel on $181 per tonne in Manitoba, Oct. 30, up 17.50 U.S. cents ash wheat bids across $189 to $192 per tonne in from the week prior. W e s t e r n C a n a d a Saskatchewan, and $201 to Kansas City hard red win- C moved up slightly dur- $205 per tonne in Alberta. ter wheat futures, which are ing the week ended Oct. 30 Soft white spring wheat now traded in Chicago, are as basis levels showed mod- prices were up by $11 to $12 more closely linked to CPRS est improvement. per tonne, ranging from $219 in Canada. The December Average Canada Western to $220 per tonne in Alberta. Kansas City wheat contract Red Spring (CWRS) wheat Winter wheat prices rose was quoted at US$4.9375 per prices were up by $3 to $6 by $6 to $7 per tonne com- bushel on Oct. 30, up 18.25 per tonne on average across pared to the previous week. U.S. cents from the week the three Prairie provinces, File Photo Prices ranged from roughly before. according to price quotes of quoting the basis as the That would put the currency- $180 to $187 per tonne The December Chicago from a cross-section of deliv- difference between the U.S. adjusted basis levels at about across the Prairies. Board of Trade soft wheat ery points. Bids ranged from dollar denominated futures US$3 to US$17 below the Average prices contract settled at US$5.2200 $226 per tonne in Manitoba and the Canadian dollar cash futures. were down $5 to $11 per on Oct. 30, which was 31.50 to as high as $244 per tonne bids. Looking at it the other way tonne. Bids in southern U.S. cents stronger com- in southern Alberta. When accounting for the around, if the Minneapolis Saskatchewan, where the pared to the week prior. Quoted basis levels var- currency exchange rates futures are converted to bulk of the crop is grown, The Canadian dollar closed ied from location to loca- by adjusting the Canadian Canadian dollars, CWRS lost $7 per tonne to sit at at 76.48 U.S. cents on Oct. tion, but improved by $6 on prices to U.S. dollars basis levels across Western $304 per tonne. 30, which was up by over average to sit at $45 above ($1=US$0.7648 as of Oct. Canada range from $2 to $22 T h e De c e m b e r s p r i n g half a cent relative to its U.S. the futures when using the 30) CWRS bids ranged from below the futures. Average w h e a t c o n t r a c t i n counterpart compared to the grain company methodology US$173 to US$187 per tonne. Canada Prairie Red Spring Minneapolis, which most previous week. 12 The Manitoba Co-operator | November 5, 2015

Read digital editions, search archives There’s more for stories, sign-up for free enews. It’s all there – plus the very latest LIVESTOCK commodity information. h u s b a n d r y — the science, S K I L L O R A r t O F F A R M I N G online www.manitobacooperator.ca Manitoba Beef and Forage Inc. research projects have started First-year projects include energy-dense forages, pasture species and rotational grazing practices

larger paddocks at a slower BY JENNIFER PAIGE rate. Co-operator staff / Brandon “The gains this year were higher with the term-grazing t now has an official title — herd but what we did see is we Manitoba Beef and Forage had a lot of leftover forage on I Inc. (MBFI) — and some of the mob-grazing sites, which its first projects are underway. gave us a lot of forage to work MBFI has four major partners with if we were short in other — Manitoba Beef Producers areas,” German said. “We will (MBP), Ducks Unlimited, continue to refine this and look Manitoba Agriculture, Food and at the impacts of mob and con- Rural Development (MAFRD) tinuous grazing, not only on and Manitoba Forage and the animals but on the plants Grasslands Association (MFGA). and soil health as well.” They’ve joined to find answers on the latest technology and Overwintered cattle production methods for the Emma McGeough from the province’s beef producers. University of Manitoba will be M B P g e n e r a l m a n a g e r leading MBFI’s project looking Melinda German provided an at forage species for overwin- update on research projects to tered cattle. the Manitoba Feedlot School at The project will evaluate the Brandon Research Station annual and perennial forage last week. species and their potential to “This is a lofty goal but I think serve as stockpiled forage. that it is very important at this This year, several forage time in the industry… more and mixtures were established in more industry, academia and the northeast corner of the government are coming together Johnson site. MBFI hopes to to make sure that we don’t lose identify forage varieties with resources but also make sure we improved yield, quality, persist- are conducting and getting the ence and productivity for use in research out that is important to extended grazing systems. producers,” German said. The goal is to take university Cow-calf feeding research and determine how it and vaccination can be practically applied on This project will evaluate the the farm. effect of injection techniques “What we want to do is tweak on carcass quality, the per- and take the risk out of adopt- formance of calves from cows ing new production practices that had nutrient-restricted or new technologies, because and non-restricted winter we know the adoption of some diets and developing a method of these things can be risky for Melinda German, general manager of the Manitoba Beef Producers, provided an update on Brandon’s research and of measuring pasture feed producers.” demonstration farms at the Manitoba Feedlot School in Brandon last week. photo: Jennifer paige intake. The project consists of three Kim Ominski from the sites near Brandon — Johnson, chicory, Boston plantain, the pasture, we still saw a University of Manitoba will Brookdale and the First Street Nubucco Italian ryegrass and “What we want to pretty good stand of spurge lead the project and cattle from farm. All are guided by a pro- Perseus festulolium. per square metre but we saw this project will be pastured ducer-led advisory committee. “We planted these forage do is tweak and that the flowering was signifi- in the northwest corner of the “Our goal is to have a very pieces in different areas around take the risk out cantly reduced and the foliage Johnson site next year. strong feed of information from the province to see how they of adopting new was stunted. We will continue “We will graze the calves at our advisory committee so that would do,” German said. “And production practices to work on this and possibly our site and start using nee- we make sure we are doing the then custom grazed 50 head at introduce some other methods dle-free technology. There will research that is important here the Brookdale site. This year we or new technologies, of control to see what we can be two groups, one using tra- in Manitoba to producers, and found a few things. The cattle because we know the come up with to deal with this ditional and one using nee- then making sure we are getting weren’t crazy about the plantain adoption of some of weed and to overall improve dle free and then after they are this information out to folks so or the chicory. It looks like there the health of that area.” done grazing with us in the fall that they can use it in a timely may be a bit of a palatability these things can be MBFI anticipates the project they will be harvested and we fashion,” German said. issue, but this is only year one.” risky for producers.” will demonstrate low-cost will evaluate the carcasses,” Led by Juanita Kopp from methods of improving soil German said. Energy-dense annual forages MAFRD, researchers will meas- health, weed reduction and In the coming years, MBFI will Melinda German A number of projects is begin- ure forage productivity and Manitoba Beef Producers forage diversification and continue with these projects, ning to take shape in the first quality. Cattle will graze larger, production. pulling in field experts from year. MBFI will examine energy- pasture-sized plots and grazing various academic institutes and dense forages for the prospect preference will be recorded. Brookdale site industry organizations. of keeping cattle in the pasture Following this study, which Led by MAFRD extension At the Brookdale site, a project There are also plans to build longer, increasing production will be conducted over a specialist Jane Thornton, this led by Pam Iwanchysko from new infrastructure on the sites, and providing a substitute for number of years, MBFI antici- project has seen fences built for MAFRD is looking at how two create a mobile lab and an perennial pastures that have pates seeing new forage options a rotational grazing plan that different grazing strategies interactive website that will uti- lower quality in the fall and and improved cattle gains. will begin in the spring. affect forage health, soil and lize drone images. require resting for the next grow- “Prior to the grazing we cattle production. MBFI will be providing reg- ing year. First Street site found the site had very low Two groups of 25 head have ular project updates and find- Several other countries are At the First Street site, MBFI will fertility and a medium-inten- been grazing at the site since ings as more in-depth annual currently utilizing these forages be looking at how rotational sity infestation of leafy spurge. early June. One herd is mob reports and yearly producer but they have not been tested in grazing improves pasture health We introduced some biologi- grazing, being moved every day tours. A grand opening for the Manitoba growing conditions. indicators, including species cal controls, like the black through one-acre paddocks in demonstration farm has been Sites in Arborg, Beausejour, composition, litter accumula- leafy spurge beetle,” German the first rotation without back slated for summer 2016. Carberry and Brookdale have tion, soil exposure, erosion and said. grazing, and a term-grazing planted four species: Antler noxious weed abundance. “In July when we assessed herd is being moved through [email protected] The Manitoba Co-operator | November 5, 2015 13

COLUMN NEWs

U.S. agriculture groups opposed to Factors which can contribute insurance cuts in budget deal to bullers in feedlots BY MARK WEINRAUB Close observation and working with your vet on a customized plan REUTERS are key to dealing with this problem U.S. agriculture groups closed ranks last week to processing crews as to proper several days. This also mini- are less dominant and try prevent a proposed fed- ROY LEWIS DVM technique. A number of implant mizes digestive upsets. and avoid riding behaviour. It eral budget deal from cut- Beef 911 guns now have retractable nee- There has been a higher inci- does not improve the bulling ting crop insurance pro- dles and one (the Revalor gun) dence of riding in Holsteins, but rate but the guards may pre- grams that were crafted as has a simple metal hoop which this may reflect past husbandry vent injury. If the same cattle part of a farm bill enacted pushes the gun away, mak- practices with calves being indi- are always found under these in 2014 following years of ing it virtually impossible to vidually housed for the first few guards they still should be contentious debate. ullers are, fortunately, a crush implants. Crews should weeks of life. pulled as feed and water con- The budget bill seeks rare, sporadic occurrence use alcohol- or disinfectant- Stags or intact bulls can cause sumption are greatly altered. to cap the rate of return B in western Canadian impregnated rollers to clean numerous problems in the True bullers, which totally for insurance providers feedlots and backgrounding needles quickly between usage. feedlot, not the least of which stand to be ridden, should at 8.9 per cent from 2017 operations. Every year it is best to review the are bullers. They initiate lots of be pulled and in most cases to 2022, a move that was When dealing with cases of operation’s implant technique riding. Conversely when cas- remain in the chronic pen for estimated to save $3 bil- steers mounting other steers, because sometimes, in the inter- trated, they may become the the rest of their days. These lion and opponents say one must bear in mind the eco- est of speed, shortcuts are made. target of riding. true bullers will do well in will gut the programs. nomic loss to the entire pen Common-sense things like not If we knew the weight loss a small pen and can live out Both the House and when frequent riding occurs. implanting through manure, dirt and injuries caused by stags their days comfortably elimi- Senate Agriculture com- Because the incidence is so and debris, as well as using the in the feedlot, the numbers nating all the chaos they cause mittees, which shaped sporadic (one to six per cent in proper location (middle third of would be shocking. All feed- in a full large pen and gains the farm bill, opposed the U.S. feedlots), no hard and fast the ear for all implants) is criti- lots try and avoid the purchase become respectable. changes. research has been done as to cal. Some implant techniques of these animals, but there are Watch for unusual cases “ T h e m e m b e r s o f the exact cause. But there are such as bunched, crushed or always some cases to deal with. such as hermaphrodites (inter- Congress stand united many factors which potentially implants too close to the head Make sure they are castrated sexes) and freemartin heif- against reopening the contribute to riding. increase riding. It is also critical properly and check closely for ers (which may look like steers 2014 Farm Bill to fur- Each feedlot’s buller prob- to have a defined implant proto- stagy animals when process- including having a sheath) that ther cuts, emphasizing lems can be unique, which is col and not use, for instance, too ing. This may require palpat- can initiate riding behaviour. that the proposed cuts why a customized plan for deal- high of a TBA implant when, for ing every steer coming in so Pens of heifers not on MGA to crop insurance in the ing with these problems should example, the energy in the ration if identified they can be dealt (a progesterone product to budget agreement would be developed with your feedlot is low or cattle are grazing. with right at processing. Deal reduce cycling) will, of course, undermine a critical risk veterinarian. Inconsistencies in feeding with them as soon as possible cycle regularly. The problem management tool for There seems to be higher times and crowding lead to as the best time for reintroduc- here is differentiating normal American agriculture pro- incidence of bullers in larger, bored cattle and the propen- tion is when the pen is being cycling behaviour from exces- ducers and consumers,” but crowded, pens. We almost sity to initiate riding. Be con- processed, moved, or reim- sive cycling that you might get according to a statement never see the condition in small sistent in feeding, maintain planted. Reintroducing ani- with a cystic animal. Watch for issued by the Republican pens of 10 or 15 head, which functional watering bowls, and mals from the chronic pen excessive abrasions over the and Democrat leaders of is why moving bullers to the allow as much room as possible or adding new arrivals is best back or apparent knuckling in the committees. chronic pen can often be a to prevent a flare-up of riding done when the whole pen is the back legs that would indi- Crop insurance groups, solution. behaviour. Larger feedlots often being disrupted such as reim- cate back problems. These which claim that the In a new pen, it may take up implement at least two- and plantation time or during a animals should be pulled and industry already has sus- to 60 days to establish a social even three-times-a-day feeding. storm. The premise is not hav- allowed to convalesce (and may tained $12 billion in cuts hierarchy and of course steers This minimizes digestive upsets ing the new cattle stand out as or may not return to the home since 2008, said the plan penned next to heifers are a and ruminal acidosis, and has being different. pen). proposed in the budget problem especially if heifers are a secondary benefit of reducing Some feedlots over the years As with everything in the would be “devastating.” not on MGA and are cycling. bullers. have tried masking the sup- feedlot good observation skills “The budget pro- Bulling activity will naturally Bunk management is criti- posed hormonal smell with a and attention to detail will min- posal would essentially increase a bit in the late sum- cal for several reasons, includ- different smell, such as a per- imize bullers and reduce the destroy the delivery sys- mer and early fall as it is associ- ing keeping the buller prob- fume oil. In my experience, this decreased weight gain or injury tem and the timely ser- ated with warm days and cool lem to a minimum. The main only further peaks the cattle’s they cause to the rest of the pen. vice that farmers have nights. idea is to not run out of feed natural curiosity and riding come to rely on to get Implants have always been in the bunk as cattle can start behaviour may start. Roy Lewis practised large-animal back on their feet after implicated when there is crush- pushing when feed arrives Some feedlots have con- veterinary medicine for more than 30 times of disaster,” accord- ing or abscessation resulting and riding can be the result. structed buller guards so these years and now works part time as a ing to a statement issued in inconsistent absorption. A Sudden ration changes lead to animals can find some relief technical services veterinarian for Merck by the Crop Insurance great deal of time and effort has increased riding so most ration by running under them. This Animal Health. and Reinsurance Bureau, been spent in teaching feedlot changes should be made over works for social bullers, which National Crop Insurance Service, and American Association of Crop Insurers. Sharp declines in crop prices during the past two years have highlighted the need for insurance, a lob- bying group for soybean farmers said. “Farmers need a stron- ger safety net, not a weaker one, and now is hardly the time to pull the rug out from under them by weakening the nation’s investment in the crop insurance program,” the American Soybean Association said in a statement. T h e N a t i o n a l Association of Wheat Growers and the National Corn Growers Association also issued statements opposing the cuts. 14 The Manitoba Co-operator | November 5, 2015 LIVESTOCK AUCTION RESULTS

Weight Category Ashern Gladstone Grunthal Heartland Heartland Killarney Ste. Rose Winnipeg Brandon Virden Feeder Steers 28-Oct. 27-Oct. 27-Oct. n/a 28-Oct. 22-Oct. and 26-Oct. n/a 30-Oct. No. on offer 1,233* 1,363* 1,566 n/a 3,591* 1,516* n/a 1,300 over 1,000 lbs. n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 185.00-228.00 900-1,000 194.00-242.25 215.00-225.00 190.00-215.00 n/a 222.00-236.00 n/a n/a 190.00-236.00 800-900 217.5-248.00 215.00-244.25 210.00-241.00 n/a 233.00-250.00 235.00-250.00 n/a 220.00-248.00 700-800 145.00-253.50 220.00-250.00 235.00-259.00 n/a 247.00-266.00 245.00-265.00 n/a 240.00-270.00 600-700 154.00-266.50 222.50-271.00 245.00-280.00 n/a 260.00-289.00 270.00-290.00 n/a 235.00-294.00 500-600 n/a 250.00-305.00 270.00-236.00 n/a 275.00-309.00 285.00-314.50 n/a 265.00-317.00 400-500 115.00-330.00 275.00-350.00 300.00-375.00 n/a 310.00-360.00 315.00-350.00 n/a 275.00-349.00 300-400 n/a 310.00-367.00 325.00-420.00 n/a 335.00-395.00 340.00-370.00 n/a 350.00-420.00 Feeder heifers 900-1,000 lbs. 150.00-230.5 127.00-175.00 n/a n/a 214.00-229.00 n/a n/a 180.00-223.00 800-900 175.00-235.00 170.00-231.50 195.00-220.00 n/a 223.00-237.00 n/a n/a 200.00-232.00 700-800 132.50-237.50 205.00-238.50 210.00-240.00 n/a 226.00-237.00 225.00-235.00 n/a 210.00-235.00 600-700 130.00-246.00 210.00-248.00 230.00-267.00 n/a 233.00-253.00 235.00-250.00 n/a 235.00-258.00 500-600 180.00-260.00 225.00-274.50 250.00-286.00 n/a 239.00-263.00 255.00-275.00 n/a 230.00-282.00 400-500 n/a 240.00-304.00 270.00-332.50 n/a 260.00-300.00 275.00-308.00 n/a 240.00-301.00 300-400 n/a 240.00-311.00 300.00-365.00 n/a n/a 280.00-320.00 n/a 300.00-424.00 Slaughter Market No. on offer 124 n/a 131 n/a n/a n/a n/a 200 D1-D2 Cows n/a n/a 98.00-105.50 n/a 102.00-110.00 97.00-104.00 n/a n/a D3-D5 Cows n/a n/a 90.00-97.00 n/a 94.00-101.00 n/a n/a n/a Age Verified n/a 92.00-103.25 n/a n/a 105.00-112.50 100.00-106.00 n/a 110.00-138.00 Good Bulls 120.00-145.00 128.50-134.00 n/a n/a 137.00-147.00 120.00-125.00 n/a 130.00-134.00 Butcher Steers n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a Butcher Heifers 130.00-153.5 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n.a n/a Feeder Cows 120.00-145.00 n/a 115.00-130.00 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a Fleshy Export Cows n/a n/a 98.00-105.00 n/a n/a n/a n/a 90.00-103.00 Lean Export Cows n/a n/a 90.00-97.00 n/a n/a n/a n/a 90.00-101.00 Heiferettes n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a * includes slaughter market (Note all prices in CDN$ per cwt. These prices also generally represent the top one-third of sales reported by the auction yard.)

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near- to slightly below-average WEATHER MAP - BY DANIEL BEZTE temperatures to end the week. Co-operator contributor Over the weekend an area of low pressure is forecasted to break off of a large parent low over Alaska and slide across the ’ll have to admit that last northern Prairies. This, com- issue’s forecast didn’t work bined with building high pres- I out very well as the atmos- sure to our south, should help phere is transitioning to a more to create a strong southwest- winter-like pattern. That pat- erly flow that will boost tem- tern begins this forecast period peratures back up towards the as a Colorado low is forecasted top end of the usual tempera- to affect parts of our region ture range for the weekend. during the first half of the A cold front will then sweep week, bringing some winter southward on Monday behind weather along with it. the northern low, bringing It’s always tough to cre- temperatures back down, with ate a forecast when a major highs by Tuesday expected weather event is about to to be in the low single digits. unfold. It looks like an area of The models are then show- low pressure combined with ing another area of low pres- some arctic air will bring the sure breaking off of the par- first measurable snowfall to ent Alaska low and tracking extreme western parts of cen- across the northern Prairies tral Manitoba late Tuesday during the middle of the week. and into Wednesday. The exact This should once again result track, strength, and speed of in mild southwesterly winds, this system will determine bringing a return to above- which areas see snow and average temperatures. which see rain. Those areas Usual temperature range that receive significant snow for this period Highs: -2 to 8 C, accumulation will see cooler Lows: -11 to -1 C. Probability of temperatures later this week precipitation falling as snow: and into the weekend, while 75 per cent. areas that receive rain will be milder. Daniel Bezte is a teacher by profession This low is forecasted to with a BA (Hon.) in geography, This issue’s map shows September’s global temperatures as percentiles ranging from record cold to record warmth. Looking at the map it’s pull off to the northeast by specializing in climatology, from the easy to see just why September 2015 was one of, if not the, warmest September on record. With the exception of a few small areas of cooler Thursday, with a modified arc- U of W. He operates a computerized to much cooler-than-average temperatures, most of the planet saw warmer to much warmer-than-average temperatures, with large areas tic high building in behind it. weather station near Birds Hill Park. seeing record warmth. This high should bring a mix Contact him with your questions and of sun and clouds along with comments at [email protected].

October was a warm month right across the Prairies All three forecasters correctly called the weather for last month

places reporting mean monthly nearly 50 mm, which was well remember, three different fore- average precipitation. It then BY DANIEL BEZTE temperatures that were at least above October’s average of casts pretty much got it right. indicates that the cold weather Co-operator contributor 2.0 C above average. The warm- 30 mm. Dauphin, along with Environment Canada, the Old will intensify in December, est region, at least compared to being the warm spot, was Farmer’s Almanac and my fore- with well-below-average tem- s the weather clock average, was around Dauphin, also the dry spot with only 23 cast all called for above-aver- peratures along with near- c o n t i n u e s i t s s l ow which saw temperatures that mm of precipitation reported, age temperatures along with to slightly below-average A march towards win- were 2.9 C above average. The which is below the average of near- to slightly below-average amounts of snow. ter, October’s weather across Brandon region came in sec- 35 mm. amounts of precipitation. O v e r a t E n v i r o n m e n t agricultural Manitoba, and in ond with a mean monthly tem- Farther west, Saskatchewan We’ll start off our November Canada, it is calling for a con- fact the Canadian Prairies as a perature that was 2.6 C above saw above-average precipita- and December outlook with tinuation of mild weather with whole, was anything but win- average. Winnipeg was the tion, with both Saskatoon the one forecaster that missed above-average temperatures ter-like. But before we dig into “cool spot” in October with a and Regina recording a lit- October’s forecast, and that persisting right through the the weather details for October, mean monthly temperature tle over 30 mm, which com- was the Canadian Farmer’s next two months. Along with there was one interesting glo- that was 2.1 C above average. pares to averages that are in Almanac. It had called for the mild weather it is calling for bal weather event that deserves T h ese mild tempera- the low 20-mm range. Things cold and wet conditions in near- to slightly above-average being mentioned. tures were not just con- dried out in Alberta where October and it is still singing precipitation. On Oct. 27 the high tempera- fined to Manitoba — both both Calgary and Edmonton from the same songbook for Finally, my forecast. So ture at Vredendal, South Africa Saskatchewan and Alberta reported amounts that were 10 both November and December. far nothing has happened to hit a remarkable 48.4 C, which experienced above-average mm below average. While that It mentions cold weather sev- change my outlook. It still is the hottest October temper- temperatures. What was inter- might not sound like much, eral times during the next looks like warmer-than-average ature ever recorded on Earth. esting is just how consistently October is traditionally a pretty two months along with sev- conditions will dominate our This record temperature was above average the tempera- dry month, with averages only eral chances for rain or snow weather for the next month or the result of adiabatic heating, tures were. In Alberta, Calgary around 20 mm in Edmonton in November and then several two. While overall temperatures which can occur when warm was 2.8 C, Edmonton 2.2 C and and 15 mm in Calgary. stormy periods in December. In will be mild we’ll still see occa- air flows downward and then Peace River 2.6 C above aver- fact, it predicts heavy snow on sional shots of cold weather. gets compressed. This is kind age. Similar readings were Rating the forecasters Christmas Day and Boxing Day Precipitation is always the of like what happens when you reported in Saskatchewan with H ow did the October forecasts and then a severe storm for toughest one to figure out, but use a bicycle pump and then both Regina and Saskatoon fare? I think it’s fair to say that Manitoba sometime between I’m starting to lean towards feel the bottom — it gets hot. reporting mean monthly tem- October saw well-above-aver- Dec. 28 and 31. This could near- to even above-average The previous record high for peratures that were about 2.6 C age temperatures, but precipi- make for a very interesting hol- amounts as the overall pat- October was 47.3 C on Oct. 16, above average for October. tation is tougher to nail down. iday season if those predictions tern is becoming more active. 1936 in Argentina. The mild weather brought With all three regions seeing come true! Combine this with milder- Now back to our part of the mixed amounts of precipita- different values for precipita- As for the Old Farmer’s than-average temperatures and world. The warm conditions in tion. The Winnipeg region tion I think we’ll have to play a Almanac, it is calling for this could lead to more rain September continued pretty reported about 36 mm, which little loose with this one. colder-than-average tem- rather that snow events, which much right through October was pretty much bang on the Looking back it looks like, peratures in November along would significantly boost pre- across Manitoba, with most average. Brandon reported for the first time that I can with near- to slightly above- cipitation amounts. The Manitoba Co-operator | November 5, 2015 Trim: 10.25” 17 CROPS h u s b a n d r y — the science, S K I L L O R A r t O F F A R M I N G

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calculate the basis; one should Alberta Agriculture and convert either the futures price Forestry release to Canadian dollars or the local cash price to U.S. dollars. This heat basis has been way, the basis can be measured a hot topic this year in U.S. or Canadian dollars.” W and a weak loonie Since each individual buyer has continued to make it an sets basis levels, many pro- issue, says a provincial market ducers monitor basis levels analyst. as a way to gauge how badly Basis is calculated as the the elevator wants their grain. difference between the cash Grain companies offer con- market price and the relevant tracts that allow producers to futures price. Spring wheat lock in just the basis level and futures, as traded on the later lock in the related futures Minneapolis Grain Exchange price. (MGEX), are generally used as So upon signing a basis con- the reference futures price for tract, the price that the pro- hard red spring wheat. When ducer will receive depends on this price is deducted from the the futures price. For example, elevator cash price, the result if a producer signs a basis-only is the “basis” as quoted by most contract at a value of $0.50 per grain companies operating in bushel OVER and later chooses Canada. to settle on a futures price at $5 “It is important to remember per bushel, the producer would that MGEX futures are traded receive $5.50 per bushel for the in U.S. dollars,” said Todd grain. The contracted basis of GRAPHIC: Alberta Agriculture and Forestry Bergen-Henengouwen. “So to $0.50 per bushel would remain the same regardless of any mar- ket forces that could affect it during the span of the contract. “Understanding how wheat basis is reported is important for producers to understand before they enter contracts,” said Bergen-Henengouwen. “Some key questions to ask are: What currency is the basis in: Your KAP district meeting: Canadian dollars or U.S. dol- lars? When the basis contract is settled against a futures posi- tion, is the contracted basis IT ALL STARTS HERE applied directly to the U.S. denominated futures, or is it KAP action starts at the district level – so come out to your applied after the U.S. denomi- nated futures is converted to district meeting and talk about the issues that concern you. Canadian dollars? In other words, from the time that basis contract was signed, does a change in the Canadian dol- DISTRICT 2 – Tuesday, Nov. 17, 7:00 p.m. lar exchange rate also affect the SOON final price, or is the U.S. futures Holland Community Hall price the only factor that can affect the final cash price?” SOON DISTRICT 3 – Monday, Nov. 16, 6:30 p.m. (supper) The accompanying graph shows two different methods Domain Hall of calculating basis. The blue line shows the unadjusted DISTRICT 4 – Thursday, Nov. 26, 1:30 p.m. basis used by most grain com- panies. The red line converts Steinbach Superstore meeting room MGEX futures to Canadian dol- lars first and then subtracts the DISTRICT 5 – Thursday, Nov. 26, 7:00 p.m. Canadianized futures from the cash price — an adjusted basis. Garson Hall This adjusted calculation method is the standard method DISTRICT 6 – Monday, Nov. 16, 1:00 p.m. for calculating livestock basis SOON levels, where U.S. futures prices Portage Fair Board offi ce are also used. “Here is an example using DISTRICT 8 – Monday, Nov. 30, 1:30 p.m. the graph,” said Bergen- Henengouwen. “At the begin- Birtle Community Hall ning of November 2014, you can see that the unadjusted DISTRICT 9 – Monday, Nov. 30, 7:00 p.m. basis value (blue line) was around 0.53 over the futures Minnedosa Community Conference Centre price. Present-day unadjusted basis values are about 0.98 SOON DISTRICT 10 – Wednesday, Nov. 18, 7:00 p.m. over. Since last November, the unadjusted basis has strength- Arborg Curling Club ened from 0.53 over to 0.98 over. However, the adjusted basis value (red line) shows an opposite trend. The adjusted Your district meeting is also an opportunity to meet with the basis has actually weakened KAP management team, as well as with others in your district. from 0.21 under to 0.67 under. The two different methods for calculating basis display For more information, opposing trends as shown by the black arrows in the chart. call the KAP offi ce at “The execution of a basis contract may differ from one 204-697-1140 company to the next, so it is good business to ask these questions and understand the answers before signing.” For more information, go to www.agriculture.alberta.ca and search for ‘wheat basis levels.’ The Manitoba Co-operator | November 5, 2015 19

India buffalo meat trade hit by cow slaughter protests Suppliers of buffalo meat have been roughed up by Hindu mobs on suspicion of carrying cow carcasses As a result, the exporters said meat exporter and April-September BY KRISHNA N. DAS AND RAJENDRA only a fraction of the meat-process- shipments fell 13.2 per cent from a JADHAV ing centres authorized to export year ago to 598,901 tonnes, although New Delhi/Mumbai / Reuters are operating in the major selling in value terms they plunged 15.5 per state Uttar Pradesh, where a mob of cent to $1.89 billion, data from the ising tensions over eating beef Hindus lynched a Muslim man last directorate general of Commercial in Hindu-majority India are month over rumours he ate beef. Intelligence and Statistics showed. R starting to hit the multibillion- “If we get orders there is no sup- Indian sales have also lost out to dollar buffalo meat trade, with exports ply; if suppliers try to sell, they are Brazil, the world’s No. 2 beef sup- falling in the last six months as traders harassed,” said Mohammed Tauseef, plier, due to a sharper depreciation run short of supplies and China lifts director of Al-Hamd Agro Food in the real currency that has lost 30 purchases from Brazil. Products in Uttar Pradesh. per cent this year compared to only Religious activists, who critics say Days after Modi condemned three per cent in the rupee. have been emboldened by nationalist the murder in Uttar Pradesh, fol- Relatives of Mohammad Akhlaq mourn after “Traditionally Vietnam sources Premier Narendra Modi’s ascendance, lowing criticism over rising reli- he was killed by a mob at his residence in the most of its meat imports from India have stepped up attacks on the beef gious intolerance in India, villag- northern state of Uttar Pradesh, India, Sept. 29, due to the freight advantage,” said a industry, alleging that cows are being ers in Himachal Pradesh state killed 2015. A Hindu mob killed a Muslim man over Mumbai-based exporter. “(But now) killed and falsely labelled for export as another Muslim man for allegedly rumours that he butchered a cow, unleashing even after factoring in our freight buffalo meat. smuggling cows. violence that police blamed on tension fuelled advantage, we can’t compete with Cows are revered in Hindu culture The government, meanwhile, said by politicians who seek strict protection of an Brazil.” and their killing is banned in some steps against illegal exports had animal many Hindus consider sacred. Several Indian exporters, however, states. helped cut shipments. Photo: Reuters are more worried about what could Beef exports are banned, but in “There’s no concrete information be permanent setbacks to trade as recent weeks suppliers of buffalo meat but there has always been a rumour some politicians even call for a com- have been roughed up by Hindu mobs (that cow meat is exported),” Junior had been asked to inspect meat and plete ban on the meat export indus- on suspicion of carrying cow car- Farm Minister Sanjeev Balyan said tighten checks at ports. try, which generated about $5 billion casses in their trucks, exporters said. this month, adding that authorities India is the world’s biggest buffalo in sales last year.

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With the Lake Crystal, Minn. / Reuters possible, but warehouses are about 15 cents less per bushel strong dollar weighing on STAFF rejecting spot deliveries because for their corn and soybeans U.S. exports and crop prices .S. grain warehouses are of a lack of space, in some cases than they would if there was already down 50 per cent BASF Canada has partnered filling up so fast with a for longer than farmers can enough space, estimates Ed from their 2012 peaks, farm with Earth Rangers to deliver U bumper harvest that remember. Usset, grain-marketing econ- incomes are under pressure, a series of hands-on chemis- they are storing soybeans and “We’re out of storage,” said omist for the Center for Farm already expected to drop 36 try workshops developed by corn out in the open despite the Richard Guse, a Minnesota Financial Management at the per cent this year, accord- BASF for students in Grades risk of damage and even refus- farmer who also co-owns a grain University of Minnesota. ing to the U.S. Agriculture 4 through 6 in rural schools ing crops from farmers without elevator. “Our next best option That means an even deeper Department. across Canada. In Manitoba, binding contracts. is to find a place to sell it, so you dent in farm incomes given Poor returns could prompt the workshops will be deliv- The scramble shows that even get that harvest pressure.” the cash price for corn in the farmers to idle some of their ered in Portage and Brandon. in the third year of a global sup- Minnesota, Iowa and area is about $3.25 a bushel, less-productive farmland Earth Rangers, The Kids’ ply glut the exceptional yields Nebraska, which account for a already well below the esti- next spring or devote more to Conservation Organization, and weaker-than-expected U.S. third of U.S. corn and a quarter mated $4 production cost, crops that are cheaper to sow teaches children about biodi- exports still wrong-footed some of soybean output, have pro- Usset said. like sorghum. versity and the importance of farmers, storage operators and duced record yields thanks to The squeeze caused by For now, they are struggling protecting animals and their traders, meaning the outlook for near-perfect conditions after storage bottlenecks comes to make space for record har- habitats. farm incomes and prices might some bad weather early in the against a backdrop of South vests or trying to sell it, even From October to December, get even bleaker than now growing season suggested yields American farmers plant- if it means taking a further the program will engage stu- painted by official forecasts. could drop. ing massive crops this fall, hit. dents in 30 Canadian class- rooms. 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1-800-782-0794 22 The Manitoba Co-operator | November 5, 2015 GMO backlash threatens beet farmers as food makers swap sugars Beets’ share of the U.S. sugar market fell to a record low last year

imports of cane sugar rise, reaction against GMO food, BY CHRIS PRENTICE sugar beet growers have seen industry sources said the trend New York/Reuters their share of the U.S. sugar is beginning to pressure the market slip to the smallest on beet industry. mer ica’s sugar beet record. growers are under siege Beets’ share of all U.S. sugar Consumer backlash A as U.S. food companies deliveries — which represent Food manufacturers are tak- increasingly shun genetically total demand to major users ing seriously the backlash from modified (GMO) crops. and customers — fell to less consumers, including millen- In the past seven years, than 41 per cent of the U.S. nials, the generation of peo- the farmers — many in total of 11.8 million tons in the ple now in their 20s and 30s, Minnesota, North Dakota, last fiscal year, a record low, who are perceived to care more Michigan and Idaho — have down from 47 per cent of 10.4 about the ingredients on their all switched to GMO seeds million tons in the 2008 crop plates. created by Monsanto Co. and year, the year the biotech seeds C o m p a n i e s i n c l u d i n g sold by others as they seek to were introduced on a commer- Hershey Co., Chipotle Mexican increase yields and cut costs. cial scale, according to U.S. Grill Inc., Unilever Plc subsidi- Genetically modified organ- government data dating from ary Ben & Jerry’s Homemade isms include plants that had 1992. Inc. and General Mills Inc. have been created through gene Beets will account for almost pledged to ditch GMO ingredi- splicing — the introduction of 60 per cent of this year’s 8.8 ents in some products, bowing DNA from a different species to million tons of sugar pro- to customer pressure. make a new one. duction in the United States. “Millennials care about the Herbicide-tolerant varieties are used on almost all U.S. sugar beet farms. Now, as public sentiment Though it’s not clear that the ingredients that are in our Photo: Thinkstock moves against GMO crops and erosion in demand comes from products,” said Eric Boyle, director of responsible sourc- ing at Hershey. “Simple ingre- dients are a long-term trend. This is where things are going.” Hershey will stop using beet sugar in its Kisses and Milk Chocolate bars, two of its best- known products, by the end of the year. Vermont has passed a law, due to come into effect next year, which requires food with GMO ingredients to be so labelled. It’s the first such law in the nation and a move that some industry experts think could drive consumers toward organic and other non-GMO foods.

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BY KATY MIGIRO Nairobi / Thomson Reuters Foundation

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COLUMN Ontario growers’ neonic delay Reversal pattern alerts producers request to downturn in lean hog market denied The hog market took four years to climb, but only nine months to fall back The target is to reduce use of neonicotinoid-

CME LEAN HOG WEEKLY NEARBY treated corn and David Drozd soybean seed by 80 per Market Outlook Chart as of October 28, 2015 cent by 2017

STAFF ean hog futures have been on a slippery slope he association for L since the bull market rally Ontario corn and soy- ended in July 2014. The nearby T bean growers says it’s futures contract went from a “evaluating several options” historical high of $133.875 per after its request for a stay of hundredweight to $57.775, los- the province’s new limits on ing 57 per cent of its value in neonicotinoid seed treat- only nine months. ments was rejected. To put the enormity of this Last week the Ontario collapse in perspective, it took Superior Court denied the the market four years and nine request from Grain Farmers months to rally from $57.775 to of Ontario (GFO) for a stay $133.875 and only nine months and interpretation on the to drop back down to $57.775. neonic regulations, which The fact markets can decline became law in July. so swiftly is one of the reasons If a stay had been granted, we recommend producers lock the regulations would have in prices on the way up the hill. been subject to further Once prices fall off the cliff, pro- After a significant drop in Doji its own weight as recent longs review, according to GFO in ducers generally set their price price, a market will rebound in A doji is a candlestick forma- sell to liquidate their posi- August. targets above the market, in an attempt to go up and fill a tion that has the same opening tions and new shorts enter GFO had asked the court hopes of catching the previous gap that occurred on the way and closing price. It is a point the market. to delay implementation of high. However, as the market down. A gap is an area on the of indecision with neither the In the normal ebb and the regulation until May 1, accelerates downward, hopes chart where no trading occurs. bulls nor the bears gaining flow of the market some of 2016, or “such time as the are often dashed when their In this instance, prices opened the upper hand as the mar- this selling is satisfied when requirements of the regula- pricing orders go unfilled with below the prior week’s low so it ket closes at the same price it prices rebound. However, tion can reasonably be met.” each bounce being progres- is considered a downside gap opened. not all orders above the mar- “We are extremely disap- sively lower than the last. and it’s an indication of addi- A doji can also indicate a ket are filled, so these sell- pointed that the judge did A bear market can be tional weakness. market is about to reverse ers become more aggressive not rule in our favour, leav- described as a market that is In March 2015 the nearby direction. This is more signifi- and lower their offers on the ing the grain industry in a putting in lower highs and lower lean hog futures chart turned cant when the doji candlestick next rebound for fear of miss- very difficult situation as lows. The trend remains down up from the low at $57.775 and pattern occurs after a signifi- ing the next downturn. This farmers try to arrange seed until the market starts making rallied $27.350 per hundred- cant move to the upside and is causes the market to have orders this fall,” GFO chair higher highs and higher lows. weight before running into an at resistance. lower highs and lower lows. Mark Brock said in a release. Identifying the trend is the area of resistance in May 2015 In this example, the follow- Send your questions or The association, he said, basis for developing a selling at $85.125. Resistance here is ing week’s action proved to be comments about this article is “currently reviewing our strategy. Once a bear market is the gap between $83.850 and bearish with the market clos- and chart to info@ag-chieve. legal options and will con- established, a common strategy $86.450. ing below the prior week’s ca. tinue to protect the rights of is to place sell orders at points On May 29, 2015 not only low, which is an indication to Ontario’s grain farmers.” of resistance. did the futures rally into resist- make a sale in anticipation of a David Drozd is president and senior Ahead of its court hearing Resistance is a term used to ance, but a reversal pattern downturn. market analyst for Winnipeg-based on Sept. 28, GFO empha- describe a price level where the called a doji developed, indicat- Ag-Chieve Corporation. The opinions sized to its corn- and soy- selling of futures contracts is ing a possible downturn. This Market psychology expressed are those of the writer and growing membership that expected to noticeably increase is illustrated in the accompa- Price advances need buying are solely intended to assist readers the new neonic regulations and at least temporarily halt the nying chart. A reversal pattern in order to be sustained. The with a better understanding of technical are still law, and farmers will current direction of the market. appearing at a point of resist- market advances until all the analysis. Visit Ag-Chieve online at www. “need to educate themselves This could be a previous high, ance is further verification a potential buyers have been ag-chieve.ca for information about our on compliance.” a fibonacci retracement, a con- market is about to turn back satisfied. At this point, the grain-marketing advisory service or call gestion area or even a gap. down. market begins to fall under 1-888-274-3138 for a free consultation. Pest assessment The new neonic regulations were set up this summer to meet the province’s stated target of reducing use of neonicotinoid-treated corn and soybean seed by 80 per cent by 2017, allowing the pesticide-treated seed to be used only when there WHERE is a demonstrated pest problem. The regulations set up the neonics — imidacloprid, thiamethoxam and clothian- FARM BUSINESS idin — in a new pesticide class, Class 12. Between now and the end of August 2016, any DOES BUSINESS. Ontario corn or soy grower wanting to plant Class 12-treated seed on more than 50 per cent of his or her acres must complete a soil inspection pest assess- ment report. We are the largest agricultural credit union in Manitoba and no one has more respect for the agriculture industry than we do. 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Flax pressured as buyers fill up with contracted supplies Most buyers are still covered with previously contracted supplies

seed at the moment, with One factor to watch in flax By Phil Franz-Warkentin most people still bringing in is the weak Canadian dollar, Commodity News Service Canada their contracted volumes,” according to Popowich. He said Mike Popowich, co-owner said the strengthening trend easonal harvest pressure of TA Foods, a flaxseed proces- in the U.S. dollar relative to has weighed on flaxseed sor and exporter in Yorkton, the loonie was making it S bids in Western Canada Sask. He said current spot cheaper for U.S. customers to over the past month or so, but pricing was about 50 cents per bring in Canadian flax, which the weaker Canadian dollar is bushel lower than contracted is resulting in more interest providing some support. levels, with roughly three- from south of the border and Current spot flaxseed bids quarters of the flaxseed grown lending some support to local are in the $11- to $11.50-per- likely contracted. prices. bushel area, with top-end He said the lack of a futures Canada’s 2015 flaxseed prices having lost over $1 over market for flaxseed kept it act- crop is pegged at 889,000 the past month, according to ing much like a special crop, tonnes, according to the lat- Prairie Ag Hotwire data. with most companies prefer- est Statistics Canada esti- Canada’s 2015 flaxseed crop is pegged at 889,000 tonnes “There’s not a huge amount ring to contract ahead of time mates. That compares with the compared to 872,500 tonnes in 2014. File Photo of demand for spot load flax- so they can book sales. 872,500 tonnes grown in 2014.

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and soybean seed on half BY JADE MARKUS their farm’s acreage next year, Commodity News Service Canada but the use of those seeds won’t be allowed into 2017, estrictions on neoni- unless a demonstrated need cotinoid-based pesti- exists. R cides in Ontario have Health Canada’s research generated concerns amongst has found that in some cases grain farmers in the province, neonicotinoid pesticides but Manitoba industry par- were directly linked to bee ticipants don’t expect similar deaths through exposure policy to move west any time to dust from some types of soon. planting equipment while Laws restricting neonico- planting treated corn and tinoid-pesticide use were soybean seeds. introduced in July. The Grain But the same research also Farmers of Ontario had notes that in 2012, 2013, and hoped to enact a stay on the 2014, reported bee-mortal- regulations through court ity incidents related to the proceedings, but an Ontario planting of treated corn and Superior Court upheld the soybean seed were limited to provincial law on October 23. the intensive corn-growing “Right now we are not sup- regions of southern Ontario, porting that kind of action. with fewer incidents in corn- It seems for every neonic growing regions of Quebec study you see that looks and Manitoba. bad for bees, you’ll find one Despite the wide use pat- that shows there’s really no tern of neonicotinoid pesti- effect,” said Allan Campbell, cides, other areas of Canada president of the Manitoba have not reported bee deaths Beekeepers’ Association. related to neonicotinoids, Most bee deaths from neonics in Canada have been in the intensive corn-growing areas of Ontario and Quebec. File Photo Campbell said bee health Health Canada said. In has been strong in both Western Canada, for exam- Manitoba and Ontario this ple, most canola seed is sions out the window,” said pletely concerned yet, just corn producers and bee- year, but added that he is still treated with neonicotinoids Brian Innes, vice-president of because the relationship keepers work well together, closely watching data on the and yet beekeepers are not government relations at the with our beekeepers in and have been in commu- relationship between neonics reporting any adverse effects, Canola Council of Canada. Manitoba, specifically, is a nication since the Ontario and bee deaths. the government agency’s He hopes the decision lot different than out east,” court case started to ensure Reports from the Ontario website said. made in Ontario will not be said Morgan Cott, field there is no ban in Manitoba. court case say farmers are “The precedence set by repeated by other govern- agronomist at Manitoba “I guess it’s something that permitted to use the banned the Ontario government is ments in Canada. Corn Growers Association. we’re just kind of keeping in class of neonic-treated corn to throw science-based deci- “I feel like we’re not com- She added that Manitoba the back of our minds.”

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WE WILL BE ACCEPTING Ford 8N, 3 pt., PTO 2002 Kenworth T800 tandem 2007 PLG tandem axle end shovel SOME CONSIGNMENTS. IF YOU HAVE EQUIPMENT TO SELL CALL US TODAY!! AC C, narrow front, 4 cyl. gas axle, 62” Aerocab flat top dump, 32’ LIVESTOCK EQUIPMENT sleeper, ISX Cummins, 500 1975 Summit tandem axle OTHER EQUIPMENT COMBINES Multiple calf milk bar RECREATION 2011 JD 9770, STS, Contour- hp., Eaton Fuller 10 spd., end dump, 30’ (14) Country locking cattle Full Listing At www.pennerauctions.com engine brake, air slide 5th, VEHICLES Master, bullet rotor, PRWD, TANKER TRAILERS panels diff lock, (2) alum. fuel tanks, Squeeze chute for cattle SHOP EQUIPMENT direct drive, deluxe controls, 2011 Streamline 150 BBL NH3, ENDURAPLAS, PENNER AUCTION SALES LTD. 3 spd., AutoTrac ready, 26’ shows 458,251 miles Livestock head gate 2008 Freightliner Columbia, tandem axle steel tanker & OTHER TANKS 218 Brandt Street Steinbach, MB Ph: 204.326.3061 Fax: 204.326.7529 unloading auger, fine cut trailer chopper, hopper ext., 1,474 62” condo sleeper, 14 liter 60 GRAIN HANDLING EQUIP. TRACKS & TIRES Toll Free: 1-866-512-8992 Sale Conducted by: 1998 Eagle 150 BBL tandem Farm King 1060 auger, sep. hrs., 1,977 engine hrs., Series Detroit, 10 spd., engine STEEL, PARTS, www.pennerauctions.com PENNER AUCTION SALES LTD. axle steel tanker trailer 60’x10” S/N1H09770SVA0741006 brake, air slide 5th, diff lock, & MISC. ITEMS For consignor information & location, complete terms, lot listing & photos visit SteffesGroup.com Read digital editions, search archives Auctioneers & Clerk: Steffes Group, Inc. Get more info for stories, sign-up for free enews. It’s all there – plus the very latest West Fargo, ND Grand Forks, ND Litchfield, MN Mt. Pleasant, IA commodity information. 701.237.9173 701.203.8400 320.693.9371 319.385.2000 Ames, IA Sioux Falls, SD online www.manitobacooperator.ca 515.432.6000 605.271.7730 SteffesGroup.com The Manitoba Co-operator | November 5, 2015 29

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Phone (204)758-3897. • Sprayed foam insulation MARKETING B-Gr. coloured...... 70¢/ft.2 DISCS BUSHOG 25-FT, $7500; Bushog 30-ft, • Ideal for shops, barns or homes YOUR CALVES?? $7500; Krause Rock cushion 30-ft, $9500; JD 16-ft, • Healthier, Quieter, More 2 $3500-$5000; Breaking discs Towner 18-ft; Kewan- Multi-coloured millends...... 49¢/ft. ® ee 12, 14, 15-ft; DMI ripper, 5 shank, $8900; 7 Energy Efficient 300-700 LBS. 2 Ask about our blowout colours...65¢/ft. shank, $10,900; McKee 7-ft snowblower $1200; Steers & Heifers Leon front blade 12-ft, $3500; 10-ft blade, $1500; Also in stock low rib white 29 ga. ideal for Box scraper 10-ft, $2450; 3-PH Blade 9-ft $950; Rob: 528-3254, 724-3400 archrib buildings Hyd post auger, $2200; Grain screeners $200 up; Ben: 721-3400 BEAT THE PRICE Kwik Kleen 5 tube, $5000; 7 tube, $6500. (204)857-8403, www.zettlerfarmequipment.com 800-1000 LBS. INCREASES CALL NOW www.penta.ca FOR SALE: JD MC Crawler in excellent shape. 1-800-587-4711 Steers & Heifers FOUILLARD STEEL Phone evenings (204)745-3009. Don: 528-3477, 729-7240 SUPPLIES LTD. JD 4 BOTTOM AUTO reset plow 4x22-in. shears, ST. LAZARE, MB. $2,500; Intl 2250 Loader off 5088 Intl tractor, excel- IRON & STEEL Contact: 1-800-510-3303 lent condition, $3,000. Phone (204)886-2994 or D.J. (Don) MacDonald (204)886-7471. FREE STANDING CORRAL PANELS, Feeders & NEW GRAVITY WAGONS 400B, $7400; 600B, Alley ways, 30ft or order to size. Oil Field Pipe: 1.3, Livestock Ltd. BUILDINGS $12,500; 750B, $18,250. Large selection used wag- 1.6, 1.9, 1 7/8, 2-in, 2 3/8, 2 7/8, 3 1/2. Sucker Rod: License #1110 ons; 250-750 Bushel used grain carts, 475-1050 3/4, 7/8, 1. Casing Pipes: 4-9inch. Sold by the piece Bushel; PTO & Hydraulic drive Grainvacs: Brandt or semi load lots. For special pricing call Art AFAB INDUSTRIES IS YOUR SUPERIOR post (204)685-2628 or cell (204)856-3440. frame building company. For estimates and infor- #4000, $8000; #4500, $8500; REM 2500 HD, LIVESTOCK mation call 1-888-816-AFAB(2322). Website: $9500; Weigh wagon, $3500; Valmar #2420, www.postframebuilding.com $3000; #3255, $3500; #1620, #1655; Wishek discs: LIVESTOCK Swine Wanted #842 14-ft, $25,000; #742 30-ft, $33,000; #842 30- CONCRETE FLATWORK: Specializing in place & finish ft, $40,000; Land levellers 10-ft, $2450. Phone TRACTORS of concrete floors. Can accommodate any floor design. (204)857-8403. 2-Wheel Drive LIVESTOCK WANTED: References available. Alexander, MB. 204-752-2069. Cattle Auctions USED FERTILIZER SPREADERS 4-8 ton large se- BUTCHER lection, Haul all drill fill w/brush auger, $2500. STEVE’S TRACTOR REBUILDER specializing in BUSINESS SERVICES www.zettlerfarmequipment.com (204)857-8403. JD tractors in need of repair or burnt, or will buy for HOGS parts. JD parts available. Phone: 204-466-2927 or BUSINESS SERVICES HAYING & HARVESTING cell: 204-871-5170, Austin. SOWS AND BOARS Crop Consulting FOR EXPORT Call our toll-free number to take advantage of our Pre- Hwy #205, Grunthal • (204) 434-6519 HAYING & HARVESTING payment Bonus. Prepay for 3 weeks and we’ll run your P. QUINTAINE & SON LTD. FARM CHEMICAL / SEED COMPLAINTS Various ad 2 more weeks for free. That’s 5 weeks for the price GRUNTHAL, MB. 728-7549 of 3. Call 1-800-782-0794 today! AGENT FOR T.E.A.M. MARKETING Licence No. 1123 We also specialize in: agricultural complaints NH 2004 FORAGE HARVESTER for sale, asking $15,000 OBO. Email [email protected] TRACTORS of any nature; Crop ins. appeals; Spray drift; Phone (204)248-2685 Various BRED COW Chemical failure; Residual herbicide; LIVESTOCK EQUIPMENT Combines SALES Custom operator issues; Equip. malfunctions. 276 FORD BI-DIRECTIONAL 3-PTH & PTO on every SATURDAY at 10 am Licensed Agrologist on Staff. both ends, new engine, new tires, $30,000. Phone November 7th & 28th ALTERNATIVE POWER BY SUNDOG SOLAR, For assistance and compensation call COMBINES (204)625-5225. portable/remote solar water pumping for winter/sum- John Deere December 5th &12th mer. Call for pricing on solar systems, wind generators, Back-Track InvesTIgaTIons WANTED: MODEL 4-270 WHITE 4WD, In good aeration. Service & repair on all makes/models. Carl condition. Phone:(204)467-2618 after 7:00 p.m. 1-866-882-4779. www.backtrackcanada.com JOHN DEERE 1986 224 Sunflower header, 24-ft Saturday, December 5th at 10 am Driedger, (204)556-2346 or (204)851-0145, Virden. w/9-in sunflower pans & power drum, $5000. Phone Closed Bred Heifer Sale - for more info, (204)483-0764. Do you want to target Manitoba farmers? Place your 100 reds, 150 blacks KELLN SOLAR SUMMER/WINTER WATERING ad in the Manitoba Co-operator. Manitoba’s best-read System, provides water in remote areas, improves CONTRACTING COMBINES farm publication. For on farm appraisal of livestock water quality, increases pasture productivity, ex- Accessories or for marketing information please call tends dugout life. St. Claude/Portage, 204-379-2763. CONTRACTING Harold Unrau (Manager) Cell 871 0250 JD 4240 148 ld, 3pt, duals, p-shift, clean $20,500 Auction Mart (204) 434-6519 12V. or Hydraulic Custom Work JD 4430, 3-PT, duals, clean, $20,500 MB. Livestock Dealer #1111 JD 4440, 3-PT, duals, p-shift, clean, $22,500 Electronic Scale Opt. CORRAL CLEANER W/3-YD LOADER & 3 vertical JD 3140, 3-PT, good running, $12,500 WWW.GRUNTHALLIVESTOCK.COM spreaders. Taking new customers. Call or text (204)746-2016, Morris. (204)730-3139. LIVESTOCK Cattle Auctions CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT 1 877 695 2532 Big Tractor Parts, www.ezefeeder.ca 6 QUICK ATTACH EXCAVATOR buckets, some trench- ing & clean-up buckets, plus 6 excavator rip-pers, some Cat’s & WBM’s. (204)871-0925, MacGregor MB. HEADER TRAILERS & ACCESSORIES. Geared For LIVESTOCK SERVICES Arc-Fab Industries. 204-355-9595 Inc. The Future & VET SUPPLIES CAT 60 HYDRAULIC SCRAPER. Excellent shape. [email protected] www.arcfab.ca Hwy #205, Grunthal • (204) 434-6519 Tires very good. $23,500. John Dueck 204-746-8733 Morris, MB. GRUNTHAL, MB. The following dealer and agent have Spraying EquipmEnt AGENT FOR T.E.A.M. MARKETING applied for a licence under the Livestock FOR SALE: D-7-17A. New clutch, approx. 50-hrs STEIGER TRACTOR SPECIALIST ago; engine rebuild, approx. 250-hrs ago. W/angle Dealers and Agents Licencing regulation, dozer & winch. Very nice, tight machine. Very nice SPRAYING EQUIPMENT RED OR GREEN which comes under the Livestock and REGULAR Livestock Products Act. (C.C.S.M. c. L170) under carriage. $25,000.Phone:(204)871-0925. Sprayers 1. 10-25% savings on new replacement CATTLE SALES LIVESTOCK DEALER AGENT’S LICENCE FARM MACHINERY parts for your Steiger drive train. JD 4720 2006: 90-ft boom, SS tank, 2,060-hrs, every TUESDAY at 9 am Tim Plett of Parks Livestock of Canada VGC. 2 sets of wheel. Ph:(204)573-6354. 2. We rebuild axles, transmissions Blumenort MB FARM MACHINERY November 10th, Grain Vacuums and dropboxes with ONE YEAR 17th & 24th TracTors WARRANTY. Saturday, November 7th at 10 am CURT’S GRAIN VAC SERVICES, parts & repair for Bred Cow Sale all makes & models. Craik SK, (306)734-2228. MUSICAL TRACTORS 3. 50% savings on used parts. Monday, November 9th at Noon FARM MACHINERY Sheep and Goat with Case/IH Small Animals & Holstein Calves Parts & Accessories CD’S GOSPEL, FIDDLING; Q-chord $300; Trum- 2096 CASE TRACTOR, new tires, good condition, For on farm appraisal of livestock pet, Clarinet, Flute, $250/each. Lapsteel $229; 6-string banjo $249; Digital piano, $399.95; 76 note GOODS USED TRACTOR PARTS: (204)564-2528 $15,000 OBO. Jack Pawich (204)827-2162, Glenboro. or for marketing information please call keyboard, $299; Violin set, $129.95; Mandolin, or 1-877-564-8734, Roblin, MB. 1-800-982-1769 Harold Unrau (Manager) Cell 871 0250 FOR SALE: VA CASE 1949, pully, PTO, good rub- www.bigtractorparts.com Auction Mart (204) 434-6519 $129.95; Harmonicas, $10-$225; Guitars MURPHY SALVAGE New & used parts for tractors, ber, good running condition. Phone (204)641-0204. MB. Livestock Dealer #1111 $79.95-$699; Amplifiers $69.95-$1,000; Micro- combines, swathers, square & round balers, tillage, phones $19.95-$200. Hildebrand Music, Portage La press drills & other misc machinery. MURPHY SAL- WWW.GRUNTHALLIVESTOCK.COM Prairie mall. Phone:(204)857-3172. VAGE (204)858-2727 or toll free 1-877-858-2728. IRON & STEEL IRON & STEEL LIVESTOCK PERSONAL Cattle – Black Angus FYFE PARTS FIND A LASTING RELATIONSHIP.... Your Life is 1-800-667-98711-800-667-9871 •• ReginaRegina FOR SALE: HERD DISPERSAL. 6 bred cows, Meant to be Shared. We are Here to Help You. 1-800-667-3095 • Saskatoon healthy, sound, young, quiet, Purebred, w/3 May CANDLELIGHT MATCHMAKERS is here to help you. Saskatoon 2015 calves. $22,000. Phone(204)534-6185. Bois- 1-800-667-30951-800-387-2768 •• Winnipeg Confidential, Rural, Photos and Profiles to selected 1-800-667-3095 • Manitoba sevain, MB. matches, Affordable, Local. Serving MB, SK, NW- 1-800-222-6594 • Edmonton Ontario. Call/Write for info: Box 212, Roland, MB, R0G “For All Your Farm Parts” LIVESTOCK 1T0, www.candlelightmatchmakers.ca (204)343-2475. 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CONTACT THE STORE DIRECT: [email protected] Saturday, November 14th Portage la Prairie Farm 140-acs cow pasture to Fax: 306-946-2444 in Cypress River, MB rent. Fence needs to be replaced. Negotiable on 204-224-6212 rent. Portage Sandhills area. (204)428-3145 NEW & USED TRACTOR PARTS NEW COMBINE PARTS SERVICE CENTRE REAL ESTATE Land For Sale Large Inventory of • Competitively priced on • Hardox Wearparts for more info contact new and remanufactured parts BERNARD DYCK OF STE Rose du Lac, MB in- volume orders Jay Good: 403-556-5563 • Express Orders Darren Paget: 403-323-3985 tends to sell private lands: NW 12-24-16W; Part • Superior stock selection (Processed parts within 24hrs) or glenn norton: 780-542-0634 NW 16-24-16W; Part NE 20-33-15W to Christo- pher Popowich who intends to acquire the follow- Catalog can be viewed online at: www.transconlivestock.com • Processing Services • Stainless & Aluminum ing agricultural Crown land leases: All of Section 22-33-15W; All of Section 21-33-15W; All of Section LIVESTOCK 15-33-15W; NE 16-33-15W; NW 16-33-15W; SE 16-33-15W by Unit Transfer. 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More than 500 head of cattle were presented at the four-day Ag Ex event. Putting the past year’s work on display Brandon played host to Manitoba’s largest all-breed cattle show this past weekend, showcasing more than 500 head of cattle

Simmental, Charolais, Gelbvieh, BY JENNIFER PAIGE Limousine, Shorthorn and mixed Co-operator staff breeds. The provincial exhibition supports attle breeders’ hard work and junior exhibitors with additional prize dedication were put on dis- money to any steers shown at the event C play this past weekend at Ag that go on to win at 4-H achievement Ex, Manitoba’s largest all-breed cattle days or regional shows. show. Ag Ex sees approximately 100 exhibi- Formerly known as the Manitoba tors and more than 500 head of cattle Livestock Expo, Ag Ex was held in take part and is considered an impor- Brandon at the Westoba Agriculture tant showcase and marketing platform, Centre of Excellence on Oct. 29 to 31. as well as a stepping stone to proceed This annual event provides Manitoba on to the Canadian Western Agribition, cattle producers the venue to highlight taking place in Regina in November. and market purebred and commer- cial cattle, including Angus, Hereford, [email protected]

Thirteen-year-old, Baxter Blair gets busy grooming as he prepares for his turn in the ring. Blair has been involved in 4-H for the past four years and travelled from McLean, Saskatchewan to take part in Ag Ex. photos: jennifer paige Ag Ex, Manitoba’s largest all-breeds cattle show, began in Brandon on Oct. 29. 34 The Manitoba Co-operator | November 5, 2015 Bacon fans stay loyal, but futures wobble Last week’s WHO report is just the latest blow to the U.S. meat industry

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t a n d i n g a t t h e m e a t counter at a Mariano’s S grocery store in Chicago, a half-dozen customers ban- tered with the butchers about the recent World Health Organization report linking processed meat to colorectal cancer. “Give me two pounds of bacon,” said Roland Marks, 47, a software engineer, roll- ing his eyes. “I’ll take my chances.” It is too early for consumer or retail market data to show what any longer-term impacts of the report will be in the United States, or whether shoppers will shun the tra- ditional Christmas ham this year, say industry analysts. So far, public reaction on social media has been a clear vote in favour of all things sau- sage and bacon, as hashtags #FreeBacon and #JeSuisBacon joined the top-trending topics worldwide on Twitter. The WHO took to Twitter, too, and also issued a state- ment to emphasize that its International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) review “does not ask people to It remains to be seen whether the WHO report will be enough to encourage consumers to shun the traditional Christmas ham this year. Photo: Thinkstock stop eating processed meats,” but just indicates that cutting consumption can reduce the Controversies over antibi- Whether the WHO report will Exchange fell almost seven mately 10 per cent of the risk of colorectal cancer. otic use on farm animals to prompt the meat industry — in per cent in the heavily traded U.S. pig population between Last week’s WHO report is fights over chicken cage sizes, particular, bacon, sausage and December contract. 2013 and 2014, say livestock just the latest blow to the U.S. have also heightened public other processed meat mak- Prices for pork bellies — analysts. meat industry, which has seen debate over how the modern ers — to shift their businesses the cut of a pig used to make But the severity of the price a years-long downward trend food system produces meat. going forward remains unclear. bacon — took a more dramatic drop had some livestock mar- of general red meat consump- Demand for organic products But there were some signs tumble, to their lowest level ket analysts blaming the down- tion in the country, despite is growing and chicken sales last week that the WHO report since July on Friday, at $130.31 turn on the WHO report. the booming popularity of are rising, in part due to lower has rattled livestock markets. per cwt, or hundredweight, and “This market was in solid high-protein trends like the retail prices and public health Lean hog futures prices a far cry from this summer’s shape a week ago,” said Dennis Paleo diet. warnings over high-fat foods. on the Chicago Mercantile peak price of $175.55 per cwt, Smith, a broker with Archer seen on Aug. 12. Financial Services in Chicago, Livestock analysts said part noting that by Thursday whole- of the price drop was seasonal sale ham prices had also DON’T MISS THE SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 15, 2015 following the end of the sum- dropped, down 20 cents per 7:00 to 8:00 Registration, Displays mer bacon-lettuce-tomato pound since the news came 7:00 to 10:00 Meet and Greet, Wine and Cheese and photo booth sandwich demand. Prices, too, out. MANITOBA FARM 8:00 to 9:30 Line Dancing Instruction are falling amid a glut of pork “ T h e c o n s u m e r m a y b e MONDAY NOVEMBER 16, 2015 bellies, partly the result of the hasn’t even reacted yet, but the 6:30 to 7:30 Fitness room available WOMEN’S CONFERENCE 7:30 to 8:45 Breakfast, Registration, Displays industry aggressively rebuild- futures market is telling you 8:45 to 9:00 Opening remarks ing its hog herds after a deadly the reaction is going to be a NOVEMBER 15, 16, 17, 2015 9:00 to 10:30 Laura Rance “Africa’s Hunger Games” (How African Farmers are rising to the Challenge) swine virus killed approxi- negative,” Smith said. 10:30 to 10:45 Break, Displays 10:45 to Noon Carol Ann Fried “The Dance of Equilibrium; DAYS INN & SUITES Balancing Work and Life” 395 BOUNDARY TRAIL Noon to 1:00 RBC Olympian Jill Offi cer 1:00 to 1:30 Photo op with Jill Offi cer Trait Stewardship Responsibilities Notice to Farmers WINKLER, MB 1:30 to 2:30 Select-a-session A 1) Mitchell Timmerman MAFRD Grower’s can Strike Monsanto Company is a member of Excellence Through Stewardship® (ETS). Monsanto products are commercialized in an Agronomic Balance in Water Quality Protection accordance with ETS Product Launch Stewardship Guidance, and in compliance with Monsanto’s Policy for Commercialization 2) Leanne Campbell, Roberta Gailbraith MCGA, 7 Seconds and 140 Characters to Make an of Biotechnology-Derived Plant Products in Commodity Crops. Commercialized products have been approved for import into key Impression export markets with functioning regulatory systems. Any crop or material produced from this product can only be exported to, 3) Jeff Shaw (Work Safe) What you and your farm or used, processed or sold in countries where all necessary regulatory approvals have been granted. It is a violation of national needs to know about safety and health and international law to move material containing biotech traits across boundaries into nations where import is not permitted. 2:30 to 3:00 Break, Displays Growers should talk to their grain handler or product purchaser to confirm their buying position for this product. Excellence 3:00 to 4:00 Select-a-session B Through Stewardship® is a registered trademark of Excellence Through Stewardship. 1) Ingrid Kristjanson, MAFRD Healthy Crops Begin With Healthy Soils ® 3) Catherine Jordan, Holistic Nutrition ALWAYS READ AND FOLLOW PESTICIDE LABEL DIRECTIONS. Roundup Ready crops contain genes that confer tolerance 3) Sheena Kilpatrick Belly Dancing and Yoga to glyphosate, the active ingredient in Roundup® brand agricultural herbicides. Roundup® brand agricultural herbicides will demonstrations Harmony Tree Studio kill crops that are not tolerant to glyphosate. 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Scorching heat delays India’s sowing High prices for other crops such as pulses also mean more competition for acres

The veteran Indian trader dled due to last year’s poor By Rajendra Jadhav said Oct. 28 the temperature harvest and prices will remain Mumbai / Reuters needed to fall below 30 C. firm until supplies start from The northwestern state of the new-season crop, said K.N. bove-normal tempera- Rajasthan is the country’s top Rahiman, chief research officer tures have delayed rape- rapeseed producer, where tem- at Ruchi Soya, the country’s big- A seed sowing in India’s peratures have hovered 3 C to 6 gest edible oil refiner. top producing region by more C above normal in October. India’s rapeseed production than a fortnight and restricted The price of a contract, repre- in 2014-15 dropped 23 per cent acreage expansion, even senting both mustard seed and from a year earlier to five mil- though prices are trading near rapeseed, since crops grow in lion tonnes. record highs, industry officials the same areas, has surged by It forced India to more than said last week. a third in the last six months to double imports of canola oil The delays are helping sup- record highs. in November to September to port rapeseed prices and could “Rapeseed area is likely to 339,800 tonnes. force the world’s biggest edible remain more or less stable,” Some farmers like Vijaysingh oil importer to increase over- said B.V. Mehta, executive direc- Naruka from Jaipur in seas purchases of soft oils like tor of the Solvent Extractors’ Rajasthan usually complete canola, soybean and sunflower. Association (SEA). sowing by mid-October, but “Farmers were forced to The area of rapeseed stood at this year they have just started delay sowing due to high tem- 6.5 million hectares last year. cultivation. peratures. In Rajasthan, the “Prices of pulses, like green “I wanted to increase the temperature was hovering gram and chickpea, have risen rapeseed area to 30 acres, but around 37 C,” said Govindbhai sharply and they are now com- now am planning to sow on 15 Patel, who has been trading peting with rapeseed for area,” acres due to high temperatures. Temperatures in the northwestern state of Rajasthan, India’s top rapeseed edible oils for more than four Mehta said. Seeds are expensive. I don’t producer, were 3 C to 6 C above normal in October. Photo: Thinkstock decades. Rapeseed stocks have dwin- want to take risk,” says Naruka.

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Paul Spenst discussed his family’s transition from the farm to retail at the Take the Leap conference held in Dauphin earlier this month. Photos: Jennifer Paige

good, you believe that it is good, don’t BY JENNIFER PAIGE “Your advantage is going to be afraid to be laughed at,” Spenst said. Co-operator staff / Dauphin “But the people in Winkler decided that come in one of three ways; they were going to support us and they hen BSE struck in 2003, the you have them on price, came in and bought ground beef.” ‘local’ market for the Spenst product or service. I am Focused on offering food the way W family’s cattle operation pretty sure it’s not going to Mom made it, Spenst Bros. offers home- slammed shut — they farm along the U.S. grown meats, raised without added hor- border. So they decided to put their future win on price, so you need mones and steroids and served fresh. in the hands of a more distant market — a to focus on product and “We raise our own beef and try to store 12 miles north in Winkler. service.” get around 650 head through the store “It is just such a different mindset every year,” said Spenst. “At our store when you have a store, because on the you can buy ground beef that is cut farm, it is a global market,” Paul Spenst Paul Spenst every day, fresh. All of the deli meat we told the recent Take the Leap conference make in the store. Speciality sausage, here. “What I am getting paid for wheat we make it all right there.” depends on Russia. When you have a Starting with fresh cuts, the store has store in Winkler, it is a local market. You With confidence in the quality of their to come in one of three ways; you have quickly diversified into offering sau- can buy something and you get to sell it product, the Spenst family positioned them on price, product or service. I am sages, hamburger patties, smoked for more money and everyone is happy. It their store kitty-corner to Winkler’s pretty sure it’s not going to win on price, meats, BBQ-ready products, baked is totally foreign to the farmer in me.” brand-new Superstore. so you need to focus on product and goods, pizza and recently expanded to “Things were going really well and Knowing that they could not com- service.” offer catering services. then BSE happened. When the border pete with their Goliath counterpart on The Spenst Bros. shop opened a few “We love what we have become, what closed to cattle, it just took the life right price, the Spenst Bros. built their store weeks after the Superstore and the town we have evolved into or what we think out of us,” said Spenst, who runs 360 on the basis that people would appreci- was abuzz. we are trying to be and that is a fam- head on 1,000 acres. “Mom and Dad had ate knowing where their food was com- “People in town started talking and ily of food. Food the way Mom makes their farm assets secure but my brother, ing from. laughing. I found out later that there it. We are proud to make food that we Garreth, and I were working nights to “You need to have a clear under- were some bets going around about want to feed our kids,” Spenst said. keep going. It was a pretty tough time for standing of what your advantage is how long this store would last. If you us.” over that guy. Your advantage is going have an idea and you know that it is [email protected] The Manitoba Co-operator | November 5, 2015 37 COUNTRY CROSSROADS Prairie fare

Honey, you shrank the fruit

Dehydration has been a julie garden- method of preserving food since robinson early history when refrigerators Food and Nutrition Specialist and freezers were not available NDSU Extension Service to help prevent food spoilage. Dehydration allowed people to have portable, lightweight and “ think Dad may be drying socks safe food to enjoy throughout the in the dehydrator next,” our year. Ison said with a laugh. Many types of dehydrated My husband rolled his eyes and foods are available, including rai- glanced in my direction. I think sins, prunes, jerky and dried veg- he wanted me to defend him. etables used in “instant soups.” Earlier this fall, I bought a Dehydration probably was dis- new food dehydrator. We had a covered by accident when early bumper crop of large apples, and civilizations left food out in the our kids enjoy naturally sweet sun and wind. Dried food will not dried apples as snacks. We made spoil as quickly because bacteria several batches. and other organisms need some One day, I couldn’t find the moisture to grow. Mould, how- pineapple I purchased for din- ever, grows on foods with little ner. I noticed the sound of the moisture. food dehydrator humming in the Because of the renewed inter- background. Yes, pineapple slices est in gardening and local food were in the dehydrator that day. production, food preservation The pineapple slices were quite has increased in popularity. Food tasty, but they were much smaller. varies in moisture content and I didn’t say, “Honey, you shrank density, so dehydration is less the fruit.” My latest kitchen precise than other types of food gadget purchase was being used. preservation. I bought some tangerines one Drying fruit is a good place evening during a quick stop at to start, but be aware that fruits the grocery store. You guessed it. require various preparation steps Only a few escaped being dehy- prior to drying. For example, drated the following day. apples turn brown (oxidize) read- “The tangerines were for my ily when their flesh is exposed to PHOTOs: Thinkstock lunch,” I noted with exaggerated oxygen after peeling. Therefore, Fruit leathers are fun to make (blueberries, cranberries) in com- disappointment. My comment they need to be treated with an with kids. You can start with apple bination can provide a good end prompted the “sock” comment antioxidant, such as a citric acid sauce with a little cinnamon to product, too. from our son. or ascorbic acid (vitamin C) mix- make your own sweet treat at a Visit https://www.ag.ndsu. One of our daughters plucked ture. These powders can be pur- low cost. Berry leather is another edu/food for three fact sheets a tiny piece of dried tangerine chased in the canning section in tasty treat that is fun to make about drying food. Click on “Food from the tray and examined it as many grocery stores. with kids. Although ovens at low Preservation” then “Drying” to though she were a food critic. She Fruit juice dips, such as orange temperatures for long periods of access the information. defended her dad, saying, “These juice or lemon juice, can be used time can be used to dehydrate Here’s a recipe from the tangerines have a highly interest- to pre-treat fruit prior to drying, foods, food dehydrators are a National Center for Home Food ing texture and flavour.” I’m not but they do not work as well as safer option when working with Preservation. Drying fruit leather sure why she made her comment the powdered versions of the nat- children. works best in a food dehydra- in a fake British accent, but we all ural acids they contain. The following fruits were rated tor, but an oven can be used as laughed. Heat also can be used to help as “excellent” or “good” by the directed in the recipe. Pumpkin is “I’m glad you’re using the dehy- prevent browning. For exam- University of Georgia for prepar- high in beta-carotene, which our drator. Please keep using it,” ple, syrup blanching and steam ing fruit leather: apples, apri- bodies convert to vitamin A. I said to my husband. We were blanching can be effective in cots, berries, cherries, nectarines, This vitamin helps keep our teasing him a bit too much that maintaining the quality of fruit peaches, pears, pineapple, plums skin healthy and helps prevent day. during the drying process. and strawberries. Other fruits night blindness.

Pumpkin Leather Note: Oven drying may not be safe if you have young children or pets in the house. If you try it, be sure that 2 c. canned pumpkin (or 2 c. fresh pumpkin, children and pets are kept away from the oven. cooked and puréed) 1/2 c. honey Test for dryness by touching the centre of the leather. Fruit leather will take up to eight hours to dry in a food 1/4 tsp. cinnamon dehydrator or up to 18 hours to dry in a low-heat oven. 1/8 tsp. nutmeg While warm, peel the fruit leather from the plastic and 1/8 tsp. ground cloves roll. Allow the roll to cool and rewrap the roll in plastic. Blend ingredients well. Spread 1/8 inch deep on trays If desired, use cookie cutters to cut into appealing with sides or cookie sheets with sides. Line the trays shapes for children. Wrap in plastic. The leather will or cookie sheets with plastic wrap. Avoid getting the keep up to one month at room temperature or up to leather too close to the edge to avoid spilling. Dry at one year if wrapped in freezer wrap or plastic freezer 140 F in a food dehydrator or in an oven. If you use bags. your oven, check the settings to see if there is a setting Makes eight servings. Each serving has 90 calories, 0 as low as 140 F. If your oven cannot be set this low, your grams (g) fat, 22 g carbohydrate, less than 1 g protein, food will cook instead of drying. For air circulation, 2 g fibre and more than a full day’s recommendation leave the oven door open two to six inches. for vitamin A (as beta-carotene). 38 The Manitoba Co-operator | November 5, 2015 COUNTRY CROSSROADS

he early-morning sun slanted in through Andrew raised an eyebrow. “Now who’s being the eastern windows of the Jacksons’ sun- rude?” he said. T room, turning to fiery gold the leaves of “What I really want to know,” said Jennifer the single birch tree outside, alone among the with just a hint of mischief in her eyes, “is why oak trees already barren and looking ready for people are so racist...” here she paused to gauge winter. Andrew and Rose were ensconced in her parents’ reaction... “against drama teachers.” their favourite chairs, each with a cup of fresh There was another silence while Andrew and coffee beside them, enjoying the warmth of the Rose attempted to make sense of that. Jennifer sun’s rays and the remaining fall colours out- decided to explain. side. Neither of them spoke, content to just sit “Everybody who doesn’t like Justin Trudeau,” and enjoy the Sunday morning. There was the she said, “keeps referring to him as a drama sound of footsteps from inside the house and a teacher. As if that’s a bad thing. Which is insult- moment later Jennifer stepped into the room, ing to drama teachers. Why are people preju- still clad in pyjamas, hair tousled and unkempt. diced against drama teachers? Plus,” she con- “Hi parents,” she said, plopping herself down tinued, “he hasn’t been a drama teacher in ages. in the chair facing south and rubbing sleep from So if people are going to refer to him as a drama her eyes. teacher then they should refer to Mr. Harper as a “Good morning,” said the parents, in unison. mailroom clerk.” “I hope you slept well,” said Andrew. “Oh, but darling,” said Rose, “wouldn’t that be “Like a log,” said Jennifer. “It’s so quiet out insulting to mailroom clerks?” here. And dark. In the city it’s always noisy and “Well duh,” said Jennifer. “If people use it as bright. I don’t think I’ll ever get used to it.” a slur, it’s insulting. That’s my point. Why does “Good,” said Rose. “Because you’re supposed The politics have to be about trying to make people to move back here when you’re through with look bad? Why can’t people just be decent?” school, don’t forget.” Andrew and Rose looked at each other. “Ah, “No worries.” Jennifer brushed a stray lock the innocence of youth,” said Rose. of hair out of her eyes. “I’ll always be a country Jacksons “So wasted on us old coots,” said Andrew. girl.” By Rollin Penner “Seriously,” said Jennifer. “We young people Rose smiled. “I have no doubt about that,” she are going to take over the world. As soon as you said. “You got plans for the day?” she asked. old people die off.” “Kendra and I are going to take the horses out “They’re going to genetically modify brussels “OK,” said Andrew. “You do realize that’s how this afternoon,” said Jennifer, “but that’s all.” And sprouts?” Rose was surprised. “Why?” it works right? As long as you don’t try to take I don’t have any classes till Tuesday so I’ll stay Jennifer shrugged. “Probably to try to make over before we die off. Because that would be overnight at Randy and Jackie’s if it suits them.” them less disgusting,” she said. trouble.” “If it doesn’t,” said Andrew, “just come back “Well that shouldn’t be too difficult,” said Jennifer smiled. “Don’t worry Pops,” she said. here.” Andrew. “But you didn’t find the politics inter- “We have a lot of stuff to do before we take “Yeah, that was my plan,” said Jennifer. esting?” he added. over.” There was a brief silence, which Andrew soon Jennifer scrunched up her nose and pon- “I wouldn’t wait too long if I were you,” said broke. dered that for a moment. “It’s not that I wasn’t Rose. “We may not leave you much.” “How’s school?” he wanted to know. interested,” she said. “It just seemed to go on “Did you leave me any coffee?” said Jennifer Jennifer frowned. “Ugh,” she said. “I’m so glad forever.” getting up out of her chair. that election is over. For like a month, that’s all “So, what’s your opinion of the result?” asked “Yes,” said Andrew. “We did leave you some of anyone talked about. Even the professors. They’d Andrew. that.” start in talking about genetically modifying brus- “I like it,” said Jennifer. “I think it was rude of “Why can’t we,” said Rose to Andrew when sels sprouts and end up going on and on about everybody to keep saying Mr. Trudeau wasn’t Jennifer was gone, “just be decent?” proportional representation or the dangers of ready just because he wasn’t a grey-haired old Andrew gave her a look. “Don’t be ridiculous,” ignoring climate change.” coot like the others.” he said.

Grow your own popcorn You’ll have to rely on the store this winter but next summer you could grow your own a head start as you can for this this happens, pick the cobs and By Albert Parsons long-season crop. Corn is a dry them in the sun. They can Freelance contributor warm-season crop so it will not be husked to hasten the ripen- appreciate being exposed to late- ing process. Either put them in s you curl up on the couch spring frost. On the other hand, the sun on sunny, warm days some cold winter evening taking a chance by planting early or hang them in mesh bags in a A with a big bowl of pop- will mean more time for the corn warm, dry place until the ears are corn and the TV remote, you to mature in the fall. It’s a balanc- fully dry. Then the corn can be might stop and think, “Hey, I can ing act and a bit of a gamble, but taken off the cobs and stored. grow my own popcorn next sum- most gardeners plant their corn If you think the kernels are not mer.” And indeed you can! about the middle of May and perfectly dry, turn the oven on to Popping corn can be grown keep their fingers crossed! 350 F and place the kernels in a anywhere that sweet corn is Like sweet corn, popping corn pan. After you put the pan in the grown — although days to needs lots of sun and heat units. oven, turn the heat down to the maturity for popping corn more Plant it in a “hot spot” in the lowest setting and leave it there closely resembles those of late garden where there is rich soil for five hours, stirring the kernels varieties of sweet corn — over 85 and plenty of sunshine. Keep the once in a while. After five hours, days. It is a relatively late-season plants well watered and weeded turn the oven off and leave the crop, but certainly growing your so that weeds do not steal nutri- kernels to cool in the pan in own is possible on the Prairies. ents and water. After the corn the oven. Store dried corn in a You might search for a source plants are up, hill them to cover tightly sealed container. If you of popping corn seed and put it the roots with a good depth of have not used the oven-drying on a wish list for the holidays, or Why not grow your own popcorn next summer? PHOTO: ALBERT PARSONS soil. Care must be taken when method, you may want to freeze simply add it to your own list of cultivating corn as the roots are the corn as there may be insect garden seeds to purchase before dens. Second, much commercial off-white to almost black. There shallow and it is easy to dam- eggs present. next spring. Growing your own popping corn is heat dried by the are light-gold varieties, dark- age them with a hoe or tiller if One ear of popping corn pro- popping corn has two advan- producers to ensure proper dry- gold types, and even maroon you get too close to the plants. vides one serving of popcorn and tages: it will be fresh when you ing and to kill any insect eggs. and calico varieties — calico Plant corn in patches or in sev- each plant produces one or two use it so the taste will be better; You would be better off to buy being bicoloured. Most varie- eral short rows to facilitate pol- cobs. If you are like me, you will and it will not have any chemi- from a reputable seed company. ties will still produce fluffy white lination, and do not plant sweet need a pretty big patch to fulfil cals on it unless you have chosen If you choose to use commercial or off-white puffs of corn when corn and popping corn any- your popcorn needs! Keep some to use them. popping corn, run a germination popped, but the outer seed shells where near each other. Cross- of the corn in the refrigerator as It is possible to use commer- test first because the heat-drying will be coloured. pollination will mean poor-qual- cold corn pops better than warm cial popping corn as your seed process might have destroyed Plant popping corn 2-1/2 to ity sweet corn and popping corn kernels do. This winter, enjoy source but this will have two the viability of the seeds. 3-1/2 cm deep and plant the that does not pop. your store-bought popcorn, but disadvantages. First, the variety Popping corn comes in two seeds about 25 cm apart. Soaking Allow popping corn to dry on perhaps next summer you will might not be as short season as types: pearl corn has round ker- the seeds for 24 hours before the plants for as long as pos- grow your own! you would like, and may take nels while rice corn’s kernels are they are planted hastens ger- sible in the fall. It won’t be dry upwards of 120 days to mature elongated and often have pointy mination — which is important until the are totally dry. If Albert Parsons writes from Minnedosa, — too long for Zone 2 and 3 gar- tops. Colour can range from as you want to get as much of cold, wet weather comes before Manitoba The Manitoba Co-operator | November 5, 2015 39 COUNTRY CROSSROADS

Remembrance Day High school rodeo wraps They answered the call of their country Believed they were needed out there Now those years have turned into decades up first session of 2015-16 And they wonder if any still care Once more, a group of season leaders showcases their talents Once more fellow soldiers will gather And salute their comrades of the past mere 4.5 points behind. Everett Presently, the number For you see their war never ended Bya D rrell Nesbitt Fairlie, also of Warren, sits third of rough stock cowboys is No bullet is ever the last Freelance contributor with 147.5 points. extremely low with just three JH HS season leaders are: male athletes having points in They sacrificed youth and convention e m b e r s o f t h e Barrel Racing – Graham, 68; the bull-riding category. Other Broke hearts and health none could repair M a n i t o b a H i g h Hallie McCannell, Carievale, season leaders are: And their days pass ever so slowly M S c h o o l R o d e o Sask., 67; Morgan Kersten, Barrel Racing – Tess As they wonder if any still care Association (MHSRA) wrapped Kramer, N.D., 65. Mortenson, 108; Jacey Boyes, 88; up the first session of the B r e a k a w a y R o p i n g – Madison McGee, Deloraine, 73. Their past has small part in our present 2015-16 year in Oak Lake Graham, 73; Holly Madsen, Breakaway Roping – Boys’, There isn’t too much we can share in September. Other stops Arden, 51; Hannah McCannell, Stran Dunham, 58; Tyler Vodon, But on this our Day of Remembrance included Minnedosa, Winkler, 42. Virden, 54; Shane MacLennan, Honour silence to show we still care Russell, Virden, Selkirk, and Bull Riding – Everett Fairlie, 48. Girls’, Jacey Boyes, 48; Tess Beausejour, adding up to 12 48.50; Tyson Salmon, 39.50, Mortenson, 47; Kally Bodin, — Stan Harder PHOTO: Thinkstock go-rounds or competitions Keenan McMahon, Inwood, Hartney, 40. overall. 10. Goat Tying – Boys’, Tyler Junior High (JH) cowgirl, Goat Tying – McKenzie Vodon, 100; Stran Dunham, 98; Tess Mortenson of Souris, Rowe, 70; Hannah McCannell, Shane MacLennan, 78. Girls’, N.D. sits in first place of the JH 70; Morgan Kersten, 66. Cassie Peake, 105.5; Jacey Boyes, Thoughts on Girls All Around listing. Cassie Pole Bending – Gracie 97; Kally Bodin, 40. Peake of Binscarth is in sec- Fawns, Gilbert Plains, 79; Bu l l R i d i n g – Sh a n e ond spot, a mere 4.5 points Hannah McCannell, 53; Cali MacLennan, 59; Dawson Remembrance Day behind Mortenson who has Baker, Ste. Anne, 53. Torgerson, Eriksdale, 17; 341 so far. Sitting in third place Steer Wrestling – Ethan Michael Landon Lamoureux, By Addy Oberlin is Jacey Boyes of Souris with Fairlie, 75; Everett Fairlie, 44; Lundar, 10. Freelance contributor 312 points. Bryce McMahon, Inwood, 38. Chute Dogging – Tyler Vodon, In the JH Boys All Around Te a m Ro p i n g – C l a y 49; Dawson Griffith, Stockholm, he sirens are howling. I jump out of bed and listen. There is category, Shane MacLennan Allan, Balmoral and Austin Sask., 38; Shane MacLennan, 29. a humming in the sky, which means a rocket is flying over. of Argyle, leads the way with Whelpton, Neepawa, 49; Po l e Be n d i n g – Te s s T I run downstairs and hide under the concrete stairs, which 311 points, followed by Virden’s Beau Bridgeman, Rivers and Mortenson, 92; Cassie Peake, 77; is the safest place in the house. The rocket is not meant for us but Tyler Vodon with 305. Stran McKenzie Rowe, 48; Tyson Lexie Hollingshead, Moosomin, is supposed to fly over to England. Sometimes there is a malfunc- Dunham of Souris holds down Salmon and Kade Peake, Sask., 62. tion and the rocket comes down. It could land and explode on our third spot with 211 points. Binscarth, 48. Ribbon Roping – Tyler Vodon, house, in our street, the next street or the next town. When the Hannah McCannell of Tie-Down Roping – Tyson 72; Shane MacLennan, 67; alarm sounds again it is safe to go back to bed. Carievale, Sask. leads all high Salmon, 71; Austin Whelpton, Cassie Peake, 67. Even to this day, 70 years later, this childhood experience is still school cowgirls with 248 70; Clay Allan, 60. Team Roping – Shane fresh in my memory and I listen when a plane flies over. You will points. Baylee Graham of MacLennan, 30; Tyler Vodon, 30; never see me at an air show. Carberry (242) and McKenzie JH season leaders Jacey Boyes, 20. What about the children who even at this moment are trauma- Rowe of Goodlands (213) Designed for students in tized by the effects of war? Let’s remember them. round out the top three. Grades 6 to 8, the Junior High If you love timed event action, Soldiers have given some very valuable time of their life to help T h re e c ow b oy s f r o m Division (JH) brings new the MHSRA is the place to to bring peace in those wartorn countries. We need to remember Manitoba are the top three in blood to the MHSRA each shine, learn and garner lifelong in our prayers those veterans who are still reliving their battle the HS Boys standings. Leading year, which aids in num- friendships. memories. is Tyson Salmon of Stonewall bers remaining healthy with Let us remember and never forget. with 158.50 points, followed the exception of rough stock Darrell Nesbit writes from Shoal Lake, by Ethan Fairlie of Warren, a competitors. Manitoba Addy Oberlin writes from Swan River, Manitoba

Where is this barn? his barn was photographed by former Manitoba Co-operator editor Bob Hainstock in the early 1980s but its whereabouts T are unknown and, unlike other photos published recently in this paper, there is no other information available about it. Gordon Goldsborough, webmaster and journal editor with the Manitoba Historical Society (MHS) is looking for more information about it, including its GPS co-ordinates, to include on a map of his- toric sites being prepared for the Manitoba Historic Society. Can a Co-operator reader answer any these questions? Even one reply to one question is much appreciated, says Goldsborough, who wants to figure out what percentage of barns published in Hainstock’s 1986 book Barns of Western Canada: An Illustrated Century remain standing. Goldsborough is not trying to compile an inventory all old barns, but to get an indication of the rate at which old barns are disap- pearing from the landscape. 1. Where is/was the building located? Geographic co-ordinates (latitude and longitude or section-township-range) would be very helpful. 2. Is the building still standing? If so, in what condition is it? How does it look compared to the 1980s? Has it undergone any major renova- tions through the years? For what purpose was it used in the past? What is its present use? 3. If the building is no longer standing, when did it come down? Was it demolished, burned, or moved? If removed from its original site, where is it now? 4. Who was the original owner? Who owns it now? Is the present owner related to the original one? A family name would be helpful, even if first names are unknown. 5. Contact information to the present owner, such as a phone number, would be helpful but not essential.

If you have any information about this barn please contact Gordon Goldsborough at: email: [email protected] telephone: (204) 474-7469 Mail: 2021 Loudoun Rd. Winnipeg, MB. R3S 1A3 40 The Manitoba Co-operator | November 5, 2015

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