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2 The Manitoba Co-operator | February 11, 2016 INE SID Di d you know? L IVESTOCK A cheese wheel Enriching environment backs up this deal The pork industry An Italian company is selling bonds based on Parmesan is adapting to a new standard for animal care 12 Reuters

n Italian dairy co- operative has sold CROPS A b o n d s b a c k e d by Parmesan cheese, the com- pany said, a rare example of one of the country’s pleth- In the drone zone ora of small firms raising funding on capital markets. Potato farmers are Three years of recession have choked bank lending encouraged to think and Prime Minister Matteo small when they first 17 Renzi’s government is try- tackle the skies ing to encourage firms to raise money elsewhere and take advantage of a tenta- tive economic recovery. A worker opens a Parmesan cheese wheel at a warehouse owned by Credito Cheese maker 4 Madonne FEATURE Emiliano bank in Montecavolo, near Reggio Emila, central Italy. Caseificio dell’Emilia has photo: REUTERS/Stefano Rellandini done just that, raising six million euros ($6.55 mil- lion) in mini-bonds guar- More than 95 per cent vulnerable companies to Making it work a n t e e d b y w h e e l s o f of Italian companies have get funding. Parmesan. fewer than 10 employees The government wants to Two farmers talk 4 Madonne’s chairman and traditionally rely on spur lending to boost the said it would use the money bank lending for financing. economy, which is esti- about their organic raised in the bond issue to But banks’ willingness to mated to have grown about experience 33 improve its facilities and provide credit has eroded 0.8 per cent last year. promote the thick-rinded as bad loans piled up on 4 Madonne’s bonds will cheese it makes in Italy’s their balance sheets dur- pay a fixed yield of five per northern gastronomic ing the recession, making cent each year until they CROSSROADS heartland Emilia Romagna. it harder for smaller, more mature in January 2022.

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BY SHANNON VANRAES Co-operator staff “And you do not want to be the person who ommunicating well with just accidentally employees can be chal- flipped the new C lenging at the best of employees the bird.” times, but throw additional lan- guages and new customs into the mix, and it can be a mine- field for the unprepared. Tina Varughese “I think we’ve become way too politically correct in this country and we need to call a spade a spade… because it ages with foreign workers and would really help us to under- new arrivals, learning how to stand people a lot better,” said navigate cultural differences Tina Varughese, who specializes is absolutely crucial, said in cross-cultural communica- Varughese, who was born to tions and spoke at the annual parents of East Indian origin in Manitoba Swine Seminar in Saskatchewan. Even common Winnipeg last week. Canadian hand signals — like “When we know better, we the thumbs-up sign — can have do better,” she said, noting hugely different and offensive that businesses often reject meanings to people from other potential employees based on cultural backgrounds. misinterpretations of cultural “And you do not want to be customs. For example, some- the person who just acciden- one interviewing an indigenous tally flipped the new employees Tina Varughese Photo: Shannon VanRaes person might be put off if they the bird,” Varughese said. don’t maintain eye contact. The But nowhere is good commu- reality is that people from some nication more important than visual, you will use pictures, Filipinos are usually indirect didn’t, without overtly saying no cultures, including some indig- when it comes to safety, espe- PowerPoint, graphs, whatever communicators. to anything, Varughese said. enous cultures, avert their gaze cially when working around it takes, video and kinaesthetic “So they don’t tend to say they At one time learning about out of respect for the person livestock and machinery. means you’re going to use don’t understand something,” cultural differences and other they are speaking to, Varughese “I think when you are work- examples of anecdotes, or sto- she said — a situation that people’s customs was consid- said. ing with people who don’t have ries to get that message across.” could lead to real danger in a ered a nicety, something that “So if you misread these English as a first language, it’s It’s also important to hog barn. She suggested using a business person or employer signals, you might be rul- really key to use pictorials, understand if your employ- open-ended questions to avoid might take an interest in if they ing out the best person for the pictures, and all techniques ees are direct or indirect confusion. were inclined to, she said. job before they even have a of communication,” she said. communicators. An open-ended question “For business today, it’s a chance,” she said. “That means audio, visual, While Canadians tend to gives an employee the oppor- necessity,” Varughese said. As the pork industry con- and kinaesthetic. Audio, you’re be very direct in their com- tunity to expand on what they tinues to ease labour short- going to speak the message, munication, Varughese said understood and what they [email protected]

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Ideology and modern farming

henever the subject of organic agriculture surfaces in a dis- W cussion about modern farm- ing, the “yabuts” start flowing fast and sometimes, furiously. Ya but organic farmers don’t produce as much as “conventional‚” farmers do, so if everyone went organic, there would be shortages, more pressure on land and higher food prices. And so it goes. Laura Rance Those “yabuts‚”are rooted in a certain Editor ideology about agriculture that is deeply entrenched in practice, policy and even our language — a view that organic agriculture is an outdated and inefficient farming system that romanticizes the good old days. John P. Reganold and Jonathon M. Wachter, authors of a newly released report from the University of Washington, trace it back to former U.S. agriculture secretary Earl Butz — the same guy who encouraged farmers in the early 1970s to grow There’s no such thing as a free lunch fencerow to fencerow. “Before we go back to organic agriculture in this country, — or free trade somebody must decide which 50 million Americans we are going to let starve or go hungry, “Butz reportedly said in 1971. border than farmers and ranchers who work on This latest study, “Organic Agriculture in the 21st Century,” BY ALAN GUEBERT either side. What continues to be news, however, appears in the February issue of the journal Nature Plants. is that American farm and commodity groups Reganold, a University of Washington professor of soil science e in U.S. agriculture talk about free stubbornly refuse to accept that NAFTA — like all and agro-ecology, and doctoral candidate Jonathan Wachter, trade agreements as if they are the trade deals — is a two-way street. analyzed 40 years of science comparing organic and conven- W international equivalent of a free lunch. “As the NAFTA results suggest, high expecta- tional agriculture against four metrics of sustainability as This lovely belief, of course, overlooks the tions that trade deals will accelerate growth in identified by the National Academy of Sciences: productivity, absolute certainty that there is no such thing as a the value of total U.S. agricultural exports don’t economics, environment, and community well-being. free lunch. Someone somewhere always pays. always materialize,” Ray and Shaffer wrote. Organic production systems compare favourably on three More often than not, that someone over the When they examined other trade pacts since out of the four. last 25 years has been the U.S. and its farm- NAFTA, they found that any expectations, high, The analysis challenges conventional thinking in the ongo- ers, claims new research from the Agricultural low or in between, almost never materialize. ing debate over how agriculture can best meet the needs of the Policy Analysis Center (APAC) at the University of For example, overall the 2001 U.S.-Jordan world’s growing population without destroying the planet. Tennessee. pact is $224 million under water, the 2004 U.S.- It’s not ideological to say that organic farming systems In the lead-up to the Obama administra- Australia deal has netted U.S. farmers a piddling yield fewer bushels per acre. That’s a fact. The Washington tion bringing the Trans-Pacific Partnership to $175 million over 10 years, and the 2006 trade University report found organic farming systems yield on Congress, APAC’s Daryll E. Ray and Harwood D. pacts with Bahrain and Morocco collectively are average eight to 25 per cent less than chemically based Schaffer penned a series of columns that exam- about $90 million in the hole. systems. But it is a fact of diminishing significance as that ined the effects of seven recent American “free” The big loser, though, is the 2004 U.S.-Chile gap closes thanks to better seed, growing conditions and trade deals on U.S. farm and food exports and pact. In 10 years, Chile has sent the U.S. $24.7 bil- management. imports. lion in farm goods more than the U.S. sent there. The ideology lies in the assumptions that the pursuit of For example, when Ray and Schaffer squared Overall, these post-NAFTA trade deals have, high-yield agriculture will “feed the world” and that it will the books on ag trade with Canada under the cumulatively, brought $1.6 billion more of reduce the pressure on the world’s remaining undeveloped North American Free Trade Agreement, they imported food and farm goods here than we lands. In reality, that pressure continues at a relentless pace found that the “cumulative balance of trade” for exported there. through high prices and low. the U.S. goods from 1997 to 2014 “was -$30.4 “While that number is relatively small,” sug- There is also a certain ideology in the language describ- billion.” gest the Tennessee co-authors, “it is likely not ing conventional farming as “modern” and organic as about That means Canada sent $30.4 billion more the size or direction of the net change that trade “going back.” While organic production systems don’t use the in ag goods — grains, meat, animals, fish, wood, agreement proponents would have had farmers chemical production aids developed over the past 50 years or and fur — south than America sent north believe at the time these agreements were put so, today’s organic farmers know far more about managing under NAFTA once the 1994 deal was fully into place.” biological systems than their grandparents did. implemented. Shorn of its academic niceties, what they mean There are environmental costs to crop inputs such as nitro- Likewise, Mexico sold the U.S. $9.6 billion is that American farmers and ranchers resemble gen that aren’t fully accounted for in the price of food. Cash- more in food and farm goods over the same sheep running toward often-promised greener strapped governments looking for ways to mitigate and adapt 18-year period than the U.S. sold Mexico. pastures every time politicians and farm leaders to climate change are starting to notice. In total, they noted, NAFTA brought nearly $40 ring the free trade bell. Those greener pastures, The research into organic and perennial cropping systems billion more Canadian and Mexican farm and like the proverbial free lunch, however, rarely could provide answers to conventional farmers too. The evi- food goods into the U.S. between 1997 and 2014 “materialize.” dence shows the organic model delivers healthier soil with than the U.S. shipped to Canada and Mexico. better water-holding capacity, uses less energy, and emits This isn’t breaking news; anyone who can read Alan Guebert is a syndicated columnist from Delavan, fewer greenhouse gases. The study cites “some evidence” it knows that NAFTA has been far more beneficial Illinois. His Farm and Food File is published weekly produces more nutritious food too, although that remains to international agbiz that works both sides of the through the U.S. and Canada. farmandfoodfile.com. hotly debated. As for the argument,“ya but organic foods cost more,” that’s absolutely true. Where it gets ideological is debating whether that’s a good or bad thing. Consumers vote with their dollars. The WSU study noted OUR HISTORY: February 1987 sales of organic foods and beverages increased fivefold to US$72 billion between 1999 and 2013 and they are expected to double again by 2018. Demand continues to grow faster than ur February 1987 issues had several ads for Vitavax, but it and the available supply. its manufacturer Uniroyal are now part of history. Vitavax was The fact that there is a growing subset of the consuming O based on lindane, of which use was discontinued in Canada in public that is willing to pay more to eat should be celebrated 2004 except for the treatment of head lice. in agriculture, not scorned. Our Feb. 5 issue reported that as a result of the continuing world grain That’s not to say organic is for everyone. Nor should this edi- trade war, the wheat board reported a $201-million deficit in the 1985- torial be misconstrued as promoting this system over others. 86 pool accounts. It was the largest-ever deficit, totalling more than all There are barriers to entry into organic farming, beginning deficits combined on the previous 45 years. There was little outlook for with the three years of transition before a person can collect improvement, and the annual Manitoba Outlook Conference heard a those premiums. It requires a different mindset and is more provincial statistician forecast a 21 per cent drop in farm income for the labour intensive. Existing farm policy tends to support the sta- coming year. tus quo. Land rents were dropping accordingly — prices around Brandon were But as a business proposition, it’s a legitimate one, espe- quoted as $18-$22 per acre versus $27-$32 in 1986, and provincial offi- cially in an era when society is looking for agriculture to be cials suggested a 22.5 per cent share for crop-share landlords. part of a sustainable solution, instead of being part of the On Feb. 12 we reported that the RCMP were reviewing 33 cases of problem. major contract violations under the stabilization plan operated by the Farm organizations have been lobbying governments for Manitoba Beef Commission. The farmers were suspected of taking more than a decade for policies that reward farmers for deliv- advantages of the current higher prices without having paid the premi- ering environmental goods and services. Organic farmers are ums. At a meeting in Gladstone, beef producers heard that the commission had to cut support levels the already being rewarded — through the marketplace. previous year because of reduced revenue from farmers who had cut their coverage levels due to rising prices. Commission chair Rudy Usick said the province had contributed $52 million since 1982, and at one [email protected] point the plan’s deficit had reached $33 million. The Manitoba Co-operator | February 11, 2016 5 COMMENT/FEEDBACK

Cauliflower hysteria offers lessons for Canadian consumers Food inflation is hammering consumers, but there are ways to reduce price pressure

If products are unavailable in BY SYLVAIN CHARLEBOIS California or are too expensive, Guelph/Troy Media importers need to procure them else- where, even as far away as Europe. As ood inflation is top of mind a result, costs increase — for example, for Canadian consumers, with shipping costs can easily triple. Over F rampant claims about produce the next few months, lettuce, straw- being grossly overpriced. berries, grapes, oranges, celery and, And the latest consumer price of course, cauliflower will likely be index (CPI) report won’t calm affected by broader influences. These Canadian shoppers any time soon, items will all likely cost more — if since food inflation stands at 4.1 per they can be found at all. cent. In fact, Canadians should expect That’s a significant contrast to more shortages on the retail shelves the -0.4 per cent in food inflation over the next few weeks, and not reported in the U.S. just a few days because of limited supplies or dimin- ago. With global food prices dropping ished access. The recent cauliflower to record lows, the Canadian econ- woes provide a lesson to Canadian omy over the past few months is an food retailers on market-based hys- industrialized world anomaly. teria. The food market has become Food inflation remains substan- increasingly fickle, financially capri- tially higher than our overall infla- cious and hypersensitive to price For Canadian grocers, recent cauliflower woes should serve as a cautionary tale on buyers’ tion rate, forcing many consumers to fluctuations. hypersensitivity to price. photo: thinkstock make budgetary compromises to pay After a few weeks of shocking cau- grocery bills. liflower prices, the story got major The dollar is obviously a major traction and that pushed consumers Given what happened to cauliflower, prices. Since inflated food prices will piece of the story, but it is just one away. So cauliflower prices dropped most retailers will think twice before cost the average family $345 more piece. dramatically, to $2.50 a head and, in importing a product that requires a over the same period, lower pump Climate change, and in particular some parts of the country, to as low as much higher price to bring a decent prices will definitely help — particu- droughts in some parts of California, $1 a head. At such prices, most retail- profit. If retail prices are considered larly in an economy in which wages has given Canadian importers grief. ers are likely selling cauliflower at a too high, importers may turn away are barely budging. California’s close proximity cuts ship- loss. from a product, creating shortages on If that’s not enough, getting more ping costs, while offering higher The dramatic shift was essentially supermarket shelves. So until things acquainted with grocery stores’ freez- levels of freshness and quality, for created by retailers’ fears of being calm down, we shouldn’t be surprised ers can help consumers get the nutri- imported products. Canada imports saddled with excess inventories. to see retailers being more careful with ents they need until spring arrives. billions in agricultural goods every Perishables must constantly move their purchasing practices. And then we can look to Canadian year from the Golden State. However, through the supply chain to reduce In the meantime, slumping oil farmers to bring more freshness to farm gate price fluctuations have losses. prices may offer the silver lining our kitchen tables. been unpredictable. Cauliflower Importers and retailers know what Canadians need to cope with higher prices have swung from $35 for the market can bear. A lower dollar grocery bills. Families with at least Sylvain Charlebois is a professor at the Food a case of 12 to as high as $100 last and procurement challenges will most one car can save $1,000 to $1,500 a Institute at the University of Guelph. © 2016, November. certainly push prices up in our market. year on gas, based on current low distributed by Troy Media.

Farm income recipe: Crash and burn. Recover. Repeat Two longtime ag economists argue that in agriculture, what goes around always comes around as a fuel additive, and the pro- able fuels standard was set by nied by direct payments. Little era, we were told. We were even BY HARWOOD D. SCHAFFER tein that remained could be Congress. A period of high gas attention was paid to safety accused of “purposefully tak- AND DARYLL E. RAY used as feed for cattle. Ethanol prices made ethanol plants net programs as conventional ing the ‘other’ (or the ‘opposite’) could replace tetra-ethyl lead extremely profitable and a flood wisdom held that crops would side of many policy issues.” In hen we began writ- to increase octane, and when of money from beyond the farm remain profitable for as far as the reality, from Day 1 our analyti- ing this column more mixed with gasoline would sector was invested in ethanol eye could see. In the latest Farm cal approach and the resulting W than 15 years and over result in cleaner-burning plants, increasing the domestic Bill, direct payments were given policy implications have been 800 columns ago, we laid out engines. demand for corn by half. up as politically untenable when grounded in a pragmatic under- some of our basic principles and With the price of corn below farmers were making record standing of the forces in agricul- understandings of the nature of $2 a bushel, farmers began to The soy boom profits. ture — economic and non-eco- agricultural production. At that lobby their state legislators Even though China has not All the while, we pointed out nomic — that are long-standing time, U.S. agricultural policy had to institute a 10 per cent etha- imported significant amounts the upside-down nature of crop and continue to be powerfully just moved away from programs nol mandate. At the same time of corn, it has become a revenue insurance programs pervasive. designed to support crop prices. farmers’ meetings were set up major importer of soybeans, and the lack of a true safety In the coming articles, we Subsequently, they fell well to raise the money needed to making soybean production net. We argued for policies that will lay out the social and eco- below the cost of production build and operate corn-ethanol quite profitable. In the last would provide a safety net by nomic model we have used and and farmers depended upon plants. Proponents told farmers half of the last decade we saw sequestering a small portion of will continue to use in our writ- Loan Deficiency Payments and that these plants would allow most crop prices soar as the storable commodities from the ing of this weekly column. We emergency payments. The antic- them to capture added value for demand for corn by ethanol market, providing a reserve that believe that the recent plunge in ipated boom in corn exports their corn as well as a share of plants increased from less could be used in the case of a prices — following the politically to China had not materialized; the ethanol profits. than a billion bushels a year significant production short- driven demand expansion that China was still exporting corn. We saw farmers put money to over five billion — farmers fall. We also urged farmers to caused the multi-year surge in For some major agricultural down in multiples of $1,000 increased planted acreage to make the choice between a pro- crop prices — confirms that the states, direct government pay- for the right to sell a bushel of meet the growing demand. gram based on locking in pro- model is as relevant today as it ments were over 150 per cent of corn at a two- to five-cent pre- With profitable prices for both tection from unthinkably low was in the 1933-95 era when this net farm income and crop farm- mium over local elevator prices corn and soybeans, many land crop prices rather than another model was the dominant jus- ers were desperately looking for every dollar they invested in grant agricultural economists achieving potential payment tification for even having farm for ways to add value. We saw the plant, as well as to receive began to posit that corn had hit maximization if prices were to programs. corn being used to make cloth- unspecified future profits. This a new plateau of $4 and above, fall only a little. ing fibres and soybean oil being was at a time when corn farm- just as it had done in the mid- Many of our colleagues, farm Harwood D. Schaffer is a research used to make printing ink and ers were losing much more than ’70s when the price plateaued and commodity organization assistant professor in the Agricultural provide dust suppression on that on each bushel. They were above $2 a bushel. leaders, and legislators sug- Policy Analysis Center, Institute of roads. Some farmers were shift- desperate. On the farm policy front, we gested that we needed to get Agriculture, University of Tennessee. ing to feeding corn to hogs. MTBE, a competing fuel oxy- saw crop revenue insurance with the program. Our policy Daryll E. Ray is emeritus professor and But the holy grail of the value- genate, was determined to be become the major element of conclusions were passé and is the former director of the centre added movement was ethanol a carcinogen, and the renew- safety net programs accompa- agriculture was entering a new (APAC). www.agpolicy.org. 6 The Manitoba Co-operator | February 11, 2016 FROM PAGE ONE

TURKEY Continued from page 1 “We are already doing preliminary The countervailing research as a prelude with going for- ward with a substantial case,” he said, noting the first step is getting the duty process message out to Canadian importers. “If one large retailer determines explained they want to stock a lot of this, an- other one will do it to be price com- petitive and then pretty soon the BY ALLAN DAWSON domestic industry could be in seri- Co-operator staff ous trouble. That’s why we’re trying to reach out and communicate that Getting countervailing duties applied to imports believed we see a problem. We’d rather not to be subsidized and/or dumped is a two-pronged process proceed with a time-consuming and that takes at least seven months. costly case.” It starts by the industry being hurt filing a complaint Under domestic and international with the Canadian Border Services Agency (CBSA), the law Canadian pasta makers are al- agency’s website says. lowed to seek countervailing duties The application, must represent at least 25 per cent on imported pasta to even the play- of the Canadian producers affected by the imports and ing field. However, before duties are include evidence that the imports are dumped or subsi- applied it must be proven the offend- dized. ing imports are subsidized and/or Dumping occurs when goods exported to Canada are dumped (sold in Canada below the sold at prices lower than in the exporting country or sold selling price in Turkey) and injuring at unprofitable prices. “Subsidizing occurs when goods imported into Canada Canadian pasta makers. That process file photo takes at least seven months, is costly benefit from foreign government financial assistance,” the and the duties, which go to the Cana- “There are jobs and investment site says. “The amount of subsidizing on imported goods dian government, not pasta makers, here,” Jarvis said. “They (Turkey) are may be offset by the application of countervailing duty.” aren’t retroactive. (See sidebar.) The alleged dumping is also a con- buying Canadian durum, Examples of subsidies include loans at preferential During the first 11 months of 2015, cern to Canadian durum millers who rates, grants and tax incentives. Canada imported 5.25 million kilo- produce the semolina (durum flour) shipping it all the way In a separate and independent process the Canadian grams of Turkish pasta, up from two Canadian pasta makers use, said over there, making it International Trade Tribunal (CITT) investigates whether million in 2014, Jarvis said. Gord Harrison, president of the Ca- into pasta and shipping it alleged dumping of imports are “injuring” or are “threat- “The value has gone from just un- nadian National Millers Association. ening to cause injury” to Canadian producers through der $2 million to $5.5 million for an “Canadian market demand for back, according to some “reduced prices, lost sales, lost market share, decreased 11-month period,” he said “With an- durum semolina and flour has been of my members, cheaper profits and other such difficulties.” other month it will be around $6 mil- steady in recent years but still below than what they paid for If the CBSA determines there should be an investiga- lion. It will have tripled (in value).” long-term average, as is the case for the semolina (milled tion, questionnaires will be sent to exporters, importers The average landed price of Turk- other milled wheat products,” he and, in subsidy investigations, to the foreign government ish pasta in Canada last year was $1 said in an email. “Canada’s durum durum) here in Canada.” involved. If necessary CBSA will meet directly with parties per kilogram versus $1.5 and $2.20 millers are highly dependent upon to verify the information provided. for pasta from the United States and the Canadian market. In this con- To determine if imports are injuring domestic produc- Italy, respectively. text, the surge in imports of pasta is Don Jarvis ers, CITT holds public hearings where interested parties, Turkey is now Canada’s third-larg- of concern.” including Canadian producers, importers and foreign est export pasta supplier after the Canadian durum exports to Turkey exporters, are allowed to present their arguments and United States and Italy, Jarvis said. rose to 105,800 tonnes in 2013-14, question witnesses. The United States slapped coun- versus 82,700 the previous crop year, ing some of that durum to Turkey to Although separate, CITT and CBSA’s investigations, tervailing duties on imported Turkish according to Canadian Grain Com- come back as pasta… but if it’s based occur at the same time. pasta years ago and recently renewed mission figures. on government support then what CBSA can impose a provisional duty on imports of them, Jarvis said. “Given Canada’s market share in happens when that government sup- dumped or subsidized goods following a preliminary deci- Canada is the world’s largest du- Turkey, I suspect some of that pasta port disappears and we’re left with- sion of injury by CITT. rum wheat exporter, averaging 3.8 coming to Canada was made with out the export opportunity and the CBSA’s preliminary decision of dumping or subsidizing million tonnes a year based on aver- Canadian durum,” said Cereals Can- value added here in Canada? is normally made within three months of the start of the age production of 5.3 million tonnes. ada president Cam Dahl. “I am always concerned when for- investigation. This temporary duty is intended to protect Canada exports 80 per cent of its du- While durum exports to Turkey are eign subsidies are putting Canadian Canadian producers until CITT makes its final injury deci- rum turning a little less than one mil- important, so are sales to Canadian processing at risk as opposed to gen- sion. lion tonnes annually into pasta. millers, he added. uine market conditions.” If CITT issues a final injury decision, CBSA imposes anti- Four companies produce almost all “It’s in Canada’s interest, and all Dahl doubts asking companies to dumping or countervailing duties on all imports that are of Canada’s pasta: Italpasta, Bramp- of the value chain’s interest, to have voluntarily stop importing Turkish dumped or subsidized for at least five years. ton, Ont., Primo, North York, Ont., that processing in Canada so it is a pasta will work. Catelli, Montreal, Que., and Grisspas- concern when subsidies from other “I don’t know of the approach hav- [email protected] ta, Longueuil, Que. Sales total $300 governments threaten that industry,” ing worked in the past anywhere, put million to $400 million a year. he said. “Yes, we might be export- that way.” FARMLAND FOR SALE

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ORGANIC Continued from page 1 “A lot of people are to get to the other side,” said looking at our cost Darcy Hickson, who switched Study defines role of organic to organic farming in 1999. He of production with and his son Donovan now farm interest and the fact together on 1,000 acres and you can be quite ag in feeding the world also raise organic cattle. profitable in organic Brandon-area organic farmer Numerous studies point to the environmental benefits Ian Grossart described the agriculture.” struggles he had trying to start The review also describes cases where BY LORRAINE STEVENSON the transition to organic in Laura Telford organic yields can be higher than conventional Co-operator staff the late 1990s with a field of MAFRD organic specialist farming methods, which squares off with the echinacea. It was a crop they main criticism of organic farming as an inef- weren’t familiar with and was a rganic agriculture can play an important ficient farm system because it requires more mess of weeds, he said. Feb. 18 and 19 will provide role in feeding the world, according to a land to yield the same amount of food. “I probably convinced some existing organic producers with Onew study comparing conventional and “In severe drought conditions, which are conventional neighbours to more information to build their organic farming systems’ ability to produce expected to increase with climate change, never go organic,” he joked. production and marketing yields, benefit farmers’ bottom line, and sus- organic farms have the potential to produce But the Grossarts persevered, skills and help them connect tain the environment. high yields because of the higher water-holding and today grow a range of to potential buyers who will be That’s the conclusion drawn by Washington capacity of organically farmed soils,” Reganold. organic crops on a farm where present at the show for one-on- State University (WSU) researchers after Feeding the world is not only a matter of they also raise grass-fed beef. one meetings. a review of 40 years of science-based evi- yield but reducing food waste and improving Organic farming is “a steep Breakout sessions for grain dence comparing organic and conventional distribution systems, he said. learning curve,” but fortu- and livestock producers are agriculture. “If you look at calorie production per capita nately there are more resources targeted at those now farming “Hundreds of scientific studies now show we’re producing more than enough food for now available to help farmers organically. A separate stream that organic ag should play a role in feeding seven billion people now, but we waste 30 to decide if it’s the right direction for vegetable production will the world” said John Reganold, WSU professor 40 per cent of it,” Reganold said. “It’s not just a to take, said Telford. provide more information to of soil science and agro-ecology, lead author of matter of producing enough, but making agri- “We’ve learned a lot in the existing conventional vegetable Organic Agriculture in the 21st Century. culture environmentally friendly and making last decade with respect to producers who may be consid- The evidence is mounting that organic farm- sure that food gets to those who need it.” weed management, designing ering transitioning a few acres ing has this legitimate role, he asserts. Reganold and fellow study author Jonathan good crop rotations,” she said. to organic. “Thirty years ago, there were just a couple of Wachter conclude that no single type of farm- A new publication Organic There are fewer than 150 handfuls of studies comparing organic agricul- ing will feed the world, but rather a balance of Field Crop Handbook has organic farmers in Manitoba. ture with conventional,” he said in a release. systems including ‘a blend of organic and other recently been published and The majority is strictly field “In the last 15 years, these kinds of studies have innovative farming systems, including agrofor- is available through Canadian crop producers (120), plus 27 skyrocketed.” estry, integrated farming, conservation agricul- Organic Growers online. crop and livestock producers. Their analysis of the two systems show ture, mixed crop/livestock and still undiscov- Farmers will have another Only five farms currently organic, as a system of farming not reliant ered systems.’ chance to network with organic grow organic vegetables for on synthetic fertilizers and pesticides while Organic Farming in the 21st Century is the buyers, and to learn more retail or wholesale markets. boosting soil quality and lowering greenhouse cover story for this month’s issue of the journal about the skills required for There are other smaller-scale gas emissions has capacity to sustain both Nature Plants. managing an organic produc- growers selling consumer farmers and a healthy environment for food tion system later this month. direct. production. [email protected] T h e t w o - d a y P r a i r i e Organics: Think Whole Farm [email protected]

HOW CUSTOMERS USE CANADIAN FIELD CROPS Think durum wheat. Think delicious bread. Flour from high protein Canada Western Amber Durum wheat is exceptional to work with in the production of hearth-style, artisan and flat breads. Durum wheat has been used in bread making in many countries for centuries, including Italy, North Africa and the Middle East. Canadian durum is known for its exceptional brightness and it gives a very pleasing yellow colour to the end product, something many consumers find appealing.

cigi.ca Canadian International Grains Institute 8 The Manitoba Co-operator | February 11, 2016 Former executive director for Canadian Foodgrains Bank passes Loewen travelled across the country promoting the concept with Canadian farmers

The Canadian Foodgrains Bank was ward. He was always loyal, and com- Canadian Foodgrains Bank established as a separate organiza- mitted to the tasks at hand.” release tion in 1983 to facilitate the partici- Loewen’s dedication is also some- pation of other churches and church thing remembered by Jim Cornelius, ilbert Loewen, the first exec- agencies in the program. Loewen was current executive director of the CFGB. utive director of Canadian asked to serve as the first executive “When a job needed to be done, W Foodgrains Bank (CFGB), director, and served in this capacity Bert could be counted on to get it passed away February 2. He was 93. until 1990. done, always keeping in mind the ulti- Loewen played a vital role in the According to those who knew mate goal of fighting global hunger,” establishment of the CFGB. After a Loewen during those years, his hard he says. full career in the Manitoba school work, dedication and determination In 2010, Loewen was the recipient of system, he was asked in 1979 to helped shape the organization into the Order of Manitoba, the province’s head up the recently established what it is today. highest honour, largely because of the Mennonite Central Committee Food John Wieler directed international vital role he played in the establish- Bank, which was facilitating the programming for Mennonite Central ment of the CFGB. donation of grain by farmers to be Committee Canada at the time Today, the CFGB is providing over sent overseas. Loewen was leading the Mennonite $40 million in annual assistance He travelled across the country Central Committee Food Bank. For around the world, providing food growing support from Canadian farm- him, Loewen’s dedication to the where it is needed, and supporting the ers, and soon negotiated an agree- cause of ending global hunger and efforts of households and communi- Bert Loewen was the first executive director of ment with the Canadian Wheat Board, helping people in need “propelled ties to improve their farming, liveli- the CFGB. Photo: Christian Week which helped expand the program. the program and organization for- hoods and nutrition.

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At the Manitoba Beef Producers stages but representatives say the “We have a 100 per cent com- BY JENNIFER PAIGE (MBP) 37th annual general tour will be producer focused. mitment to serve Canadian beef Co-operator staff/Brandon meeting held on February 4 in “This tour will give producers and McDonald’s understands Brandon, Fitzpatrick-Stilwell the opportunity to come out and the realities of Canadian produc- cDonald’s Canada has announced that McDonald’s see research on a demonstration tion. We know that a portion of put its money where its Canada will invest $25,000 in level and get ideas of what they the beef supply that ends up on M mouth is with an invest- MBFI for an annual production may want to do in their own oper- our customers’ plates was born in ment into the Manitoba Beef and day tour. ations,” said Blyth. Manitoba. So it is important for us Forage Initiative (MBFI). “We are very, very excited about Fitzpatrick-Stilwell says this to support initiatives here,” said “We are trying to balance this investment,” said Ramona investment is geared specifically Fitzpatrick-Stilwell. being responsive to our cus- Blyth, president of MBFI. “We see towards supporting producers With an understand- tomers and responsible to our great value in this partnership.” in McDonald’s Canada’s down- ing of where its expertise downstream supply chain,” “I think that it is great to be able stream supply chain. lies, Fitzpatrick-Stilwell says said Jeffery Fitzpatrick-Stilwell, to bring people from the agricul- “Any time there is a really McDonald’s Canada will maintain manager of sustainability and ture, environment and now from unique opportunity to support Jeffery Fitzpatrick-Stilwell, an appropriate level of involve- government relations for the food industry, all together,” a multi-stakeholder, collabora- manager of sustainability and ment with MBFI. McDonald’s Canada. “I really said Charlotte Crawley of Ducks tive effort, it is something that government relations for McDonald’s “We will take our lead from look at this investment as being Unlimited Canada, a partner we like to do,” said Fitzpatrick- Canada. photo: jennifer paige the experts as we always do and a part of that responsible side. organization in the initiative. “It is Stilwell. “We are pretty excited to we will be as involved as we can We are being responsible by sup- a nice marriage of all three indus- make this investment as it will aid Although the majority of the be,” said Fitzpatrick-Stilwell. porting the science and research tries and I am very excited about research at a ground level that is beef McDonald’s sources comes “From our perspective we don’t that will build up the capacity the opportunity.” focused around production meth- from Alberta, Fitzpatrick-Stilwell need to understand all of the for Canadian agriculture to be The exact details of the annual ods and will be a benefit to our acknowledges that much of that research details but we do need even more sustainable.” tour are in the early planning Canadian producers.” product starts out in Manitoba. to understand what is going on. It is not just about writing the cheque. We want to be involved but at an appropriate level for our expertise.” Fitzpatrick-Stilwell says McDonald’s Canada representa- tives plan to visit the research sites and will return every year for the annual tour. “This production day is going to be a unique opportunity for us to involve some of the people from our value chain. I would really love to get a few franchisees to come out and broaden their awareness on where the food that they are selling comes from,” said Fitzpatrick-Stilwell. MBFI has had a productive first year in operations with a number of research projects well underway. “This initiative has been quite the undertaking. A lot of groups have come together and a lot of work has been done behind the scenes to make this thing a reality,” said Duncan Morrison, Manitoba Forage and Grasslands Association representative with MBFI. “We are now reaching the PROFIT FLOWS. exciting time where these projects are really beginning to take off. From high-yielding seed genetics to heart-healthy Omega-9 There are a lot of areas of focus Oils — only Nexera™ canola reflects a growing value chain that in these research projects on for- produces the highest returns per acre, year after year. age. It is really giving the cattle and forage relationship a plat- ™ form and we see this as a shiny GROW WITH NEXERA. EXPERIENCE THE PROFIT. opportunity.” MBFI does not have an exact date, but will hold its grand open- healthierprofits.ca ing sometime this summer once crops are in the ground, cows and calves are in the pasture and infra- structure is in place. The initiative recently estab- lished its website, which can pro- vide an overview of the research projects, keep you up to date on coming events and also provides a venue for input. “Our website is up and run- ning. There is a form on there that you can input your research ideas and that comes directly to me. I will take in those ideas and pass them on to our pro- ducer advisory panel for con- sideration,” said Carollyne Kehler, project co-ordinator with MBFI. “This investment from McDonald’s Canada really goes to show you how important this kind of research is. Hopefully we can continue to have projects that will be beneficial for produc- ers, students and the public.” For more information on MBFI, ® TM Trademark of The Dow Chemical Company (“Dow”) or an affiliated company of Dow. visit: www.MBFI.ca. 08/15-45385 [email protected]

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EXCHANGES: $1 Cdn: $0.7285 U.S. LIVESTOCK MARKETS February 7, 2016 $1 U.S: $1.3726 Cdn.

column Cattle Prices (Friday to Thursday) Winnipeg February 5, 2016 Slaughter Cattle Steers — Heifers — D1, 2 Cows 95.00 - 105.00 D3 Cows 88.00 - 95.00 Manitoba cattle prices hold Bulls 134.00 - 139.00 Feeder Cattle (Price ranges for feeders refer to top-quality animals only) Steers (901+ lbs.) 180.00 - 209.50 (801-900 lbs.) 205.00 - 219.00 against a rising loonie (701-800 lbs.) 215.00 - 239.00 (601-700 lbs.) 235.00 - 273.00 (501-600 lbs.) 250.00 - 288.00 Chicago futures suggest the market’s peaking, for now (401-500 lbs.) 265.00 - 310.00 Heifers (901+ lbs.) 180.00 - 209.50 (801-900 lbs.) 205.00 - 21900 (701-800 lbs.) 215.00 - 239.00 (601-700 lbs.) 235.00 - 273.00 DAVE SIMS “Most producers (would) love to (501-600 lbs.) 25.00 - 288.00 CNSC (401-500 lbs.) 265.00 - 310.00 see the prices back to where they Slaughter Cattle ($/cwt) Alberta South Ontario were but they’re still happy.” Grade A Steers (1,000+ lbs.) $ — $ 144.28 - 182.42 Grade A Heifers (850+ lbs.) — 156.18 - 178.72 D1, 2 Cows 96.00 - 114.00 77.53 - 105.60 D3 Cows 80.00 - 98.00 77.53 - 105.60 Bulls — 122.44 - 141.29 attle prices hung relatively steady at harold unrau Steers (901+ lbs.) $ 202.00 - 212.00 $ 190.73 - 224.76 Manitoba auction marts for the week Grunthal Livestock Auction Mart (801-900 lbs.) 210.00 - 221.00 180.15 -219.43 ended Feb. 5. While lightweight feed- (701-800 lbs.) 220.00 - 237.00 200.30 - 240.64 C (601-700 lbs.) 238.00 - 260.00 211.85 - 265.92 ers are no longer commanding the $400 (501-600 lbs.) 265.00 - 290.00 225.45 - 284.00 bids they were garnering last fall, there still (401-500 lbs.) 291.00 - 319.00 217.20 - 290.50 seems to be solid demand based on prices. ience in the face of a surging Canadian dol- Heifers (901+ lbs.) $ 186.00 -193.00 $ 160.60 - 190.37 (801-900 lbs.) 192.00 - 204.00 183.42 - 202.81 “Feeders, butchers cows, bulls — all seem lar. The loonie has shot up in recent days, (701-800 lbs.) 200.00 - 215.00 184.70 - 214.78 to be fairly level for the past three weeks,” at one point trading above 73 U.S. cents last (601-700 lbs.) 213.00 - 229.00 192.77 - 231.02 (501-600 lbs.) 231.00 - 251.00 201.44 - 255.03 said Harold Unrau of Grunthal Livestock week, as it came off the lows suffered at the (401-500 lbs.) 245.00 - 272.00 210.80 - 251.05 Auction Mart, during an interview over the hands of plunging crude oil prices. phone while attending the annual Manitoba Action south of the border may also start Futures (February 5, 2016) in U.S. Beef Producers meeting in Brandon. to weigh on the Manitoba market in the days Fed Cattle Close Change Feeder Cattle Close Change February 2016 137.08 1.65 January 2016 156.53 -4.78 Other operators noted there seems to be to come. Profit-taking at the close on Feb. 5 April 2016 135.65 1.13 March 2016 156.03 -3.40 a growing number of cattle showing flesh, pushed down Chicago futures and there are June 2016 124.80 0.83 April 2016 155.40 -3.55 which is being discounted. Another auction ideas the North America market may have August 2016 120.93 0.52 May 2016 156.33 -1.88 October 2016 121.45 0.08 August 2016 154.58 -4.75 yard found butcher cows and bulls trading hit a short-term peak. $2-$4 lower, with top bulls drawing bids of Record amounts of pork and poultry con- December 2016 121.63 0.03 September 2016 152.73 -4.78 $134-$135. tinue to cut into the meat market, while a Cattle Slaughter Cattle Grades (Canada) Volumes were over 10,000 head for the growing amount of meat in the U.S. sits in Week Ending Previous Week Ending Previous second week in a row. Unrau said that cold storage. January 29, 2016 Year­ January 29, 2016 Year Canada 51,940 47,363 Prime 1,336 608 number could likely increase in the com- Closer to home, good weather and plenti- East 11,849 10,394 AAA 26,301 21,025 ing weeks, though, as ranchers begin to sell ful feed are making life easier for many pro- West 40,091 36,969 AA 12,160 14,056 their calves. ducers, said Unrau. “It was a little muddy in Manitoba N/A N/A A 655 392 U.S. 567,000 569,000 B 648 629 “Going into the calving season, a lot of December, but now it’s really good.” D 9,872 9,649 people will be forced to sell their calves Calving season, he said, will likely domi- E 278 65 because they don’t have room for two calf nate a lot of the attention now. crops on the yard,” he said, adding more “They’ll want to get rid of their yearlings yearlings will be finding their way to market. before they start calving again so they can Hog Prices Some producers were also likely waiting give their new calves all their attention.” (Friday to Thursday) ($/100 kg) Source: Manitoba Agriculture for prices to go up, he noted. However, with Producers are also being reminded that E - Estimation prices showing some stability now, there if they recently dewormed their cattle with MB. ($/hog) Current Week Last Week Last Year (Index 100) could be more of an inclination to sell. Ivomec, cows and bulls can’t be slaughtered MB (All wts.) (Fri-Thurs.) 175 E 168.61 172.56 “Most producers are happy with the way for 49 days from the time of the application. MB (Index 100) (Fri-Thurs.) 165 E 159.31 160.34 the price is now. They’d love to see the prices ON (Index 100) (Mon.-Thurs.) 159.33 152.46 155.77 back to where they were but they’re still Dave Sims writes for Commodity News Service Canada, a PQ (Index 100) (Mon.-Fri.) 160.74 152.99 163.29 happy.” Winnipeg company specializing in grain and commodity The Manitoba market also showed resil- market reporting. Futures (February 5, 2016) in U.S. Hogs Close Change February 2016 65.13 -0.17 April 2016 70.25 0.55 May 2016 76.83 0.92 June 2016 80.78 1.00 July 2016 80.30 0.80 NEWs

Other Market Prices New live cattle futures, options to resume Sheep and Lambs Back-month contracts were delayed pending a review of the COOL repeal Winnipeg SunGold $/cwt Wooled Fats T oronto Specialty Meats a broad 2016 spending Ewes Choice — 117.45 - 155.37 — origin cattle, and will con- Lambs (110+ lb.) — 139.43 - 151.98 Chi cago/Reuters tinue to require that all package that included the (95 - 109 lb.) 145.00 - 150.00 150.48 - 177.64 cattle delivered against the repeal of COOL in order to (80 - 94 lb.) 150.00 - 165.00 180.76 - 232.83 C M E G r o u p p l a n s t o contract must be born and avoid more than US$1 bil- (Under 80 lb.) 160.00 - 180.00 215.18 - 283.22 (New crop) — — resume its listing schedule raised only in the U.S. lion in trade retaliation by for live cattle futures and CME Group temporarily Mexico and Canada. options contracts, effective delayed listing new con- “Upon feedback from Chickens E ggs Feb. 18, the exchange said tracts in early December market participants, and Minimum broiler prices as of April 13, 2010 Minimum prices to producers for ungraded in a statement Feb. 3. 2015 to evaluate possible the lack of publicly avail- 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 CME said it will post the delivery changes of non- able data on discounts 1.65 - 2.1 kg...... $1.3830 effective November 10, 2013. June 2017 live cattle futures U.S.-origin cattle in antici- or premiums based on 2.1 - 2.6 kg...... $1.3230 New Previous and options contract that pation of a repeal of beef, the country of origin of A Extra Large $2.00 $2.05 A Large 2.00 2.05 was originally scheduled to as a covered commod- slaughter cattle, CME has A Medium 1.82 1.87 be listed on Jan. 4. ity, subject to mandatory determined not to amend T urkeys A Small 1.40 1.45 The exchange said it country-of-origin labelling Rule 10101 regarding Minimum prices as of February 7, 2016 A Pee Wee 0.3775 0.3775 will not amend CME Rule (COOL) requirements. country-of-origin delivery Broiler Turkeys Nest Run 24 + 1.8910 1.9390 10101, which does not Later that month, the at this time,” the exchange (6.2 kg or under, live weight truck load average) B 0.45 0.45 C 0.15 0.15 allow delivery of non-U.S.- U.S. Congress passed said. Grade A ...... $1.925 Undergrade ...... $1.835 Goats Hen Turkeys (between 6.2 and 8.5 kg liveweight truck load average) Winnipeg Toronto Grade A ...... $1.915 (Hd Fats) ($/cwt) Undergrade ...... $1.815 Kids 130.00 - 160.00 130.57 - 248.21 L ight Tom/Heavy Hen Turkeys Billys 200.00 - 260.00 — (between 8.5 and 10.8 kg liveweight truck load average) Mature — 107.00 - 248.21 Grade A ...... $1.915 Undergrade ...... $1.815 H orses Tom Turkeys Winnipeg Toronto Looking for results? Check out the market reports (10.8 and 13.3 kg, live weight truck load average) ($/cwt) ($/cwt) Grade A...... $1.880 <1,000 lbs. — 38.00 - 64.74 from livestock auctions around the province. » PaGe 14 Undergrade...... $1.795 Prices are quoted f.o.b. producers premise. 1,000 lbs.+ — 49.00 - 81.00 The Manitoba Co-operator | February 11, 2016 11 GRAIN MARKETS column Manitoba Elevator Prices

Average quotes as of February 8, 2016 ($/tonne)

Future Basis Cash StatsCan data seen confirming E. Manitoba wheat 180.50 48.40 228.90 W. Manitoba wheat 180.50 39.67 220.18 E. Manitoba canola 468.80 -19.19 449.61 a big 2015-16 canola crop W. Manitoba canola 468.80 -24.22 444.58 The loonie’s gains have dragged on canola export demand Source: pdqinfo.ca

tonnes, which was seen as confirming the Phil-Franz Warkentin big crop number. Port Prices CNSC From a chart standpoint, canola was As of Friday, February 5, 2016 ($/tonne) flirting with major support levels dur- ing the week. The March contract fell Last Week Weekly Change below the psychological $470-per-tonne U.S. hard red winter 12% Houston 187.94 -6.60 level, and touched a low of $465. The con- CE Futures Canada canola contracts tract has tested that point on three sep- U.S. spring wheat 14% Portland 223.67 -2.29 moved lower during the week ended Feb. arate occasions over the past six months Canola Thunder Bay 474.30 -9.60 I 5, hitting some of their worst levels in and past activity would imply a corrective Canola Vancouver 493.30 -10.60 months as the rising Canadian dollar, losses bounce is coming. However, this may also in Chicago soybeans and the large supply be the time when the downside support is situation in Western Canada all weighed on finally breached. prices. South America’s soybean harvest is in its The Canadian dollar posted big gains rela- early stages, and attention in the oilseed Closing Futures Prices tive to its U.S. counterpart during the week, markets is focused on the shifting produc- As of Monday, February 8, 2016 ($/tonne) climbing above the 73 U.S. cent mark at one tion estimates out of the region. While there point before eventually backing away to set- are still some areas of concern, crops in Last Week Weekly Change tle at around 72 U.S. cents on Friday. The Brazil and Argentina are generally expected ICE canola 468.30 -9.60 currency was below 68 U.S. cents not that to be large overall, and will soon displace long ago, and the improvement on that front North American oilseed supplies on the glo- ICE milling wheat 226.00 -9.00 should cut into crush margins and export bal market. ICE barley 190.00 0.00 demand. CBOT soybeans moved down during the Mpls. HRS wheat 181.70 -0.28 The other big canola-related news dur- week, while corn and wheat futures were ing the week was the release of Statistics also trending lower. Chicago SRW wheat 173.71 0.18 Canada’s report on stocks as of Dec. 31. The The Canadian stocks report was also Kansas City HRW wheat 168.93 -1.84 December stocks report is not really a mar- behind some of the activity in the U.S. wheat Corn 145.07 1.18 quee event in the canola calendar, but mar- market during the week. StatsCan pegged ket participants were paying it a bit more Canadian wheat stocks, as of Dec. 31, at 20.7 Oats 127.25 -1.78 attention than normal this year, as it was million tonnes, down by six million from the Soybeans 321.33 2.48 expected to answer some persistent ques- same point the previous year. The tighter Soymeal 294.90 0.77 tions about production. supplies were seen as a sign of the good Heading into the stocks report, opinions international demand for Canadian wheat, Soyoil 688.84 12.13 were divided over the size of the 2015-16 as the weakness in the loonie has helped canola crop, with some in the industry Canadian exporters make sales while U.S. thinking StatsCan’s current 17.2-million- wheat remains relatively expensive. tonne estimate was overstated and others Cash Prices Winnipeg of the opinion that the actual crop was big- Phil Franz-Warkentin writes for Commodity News Service ger still. Canola stocks came in at the high Canada, a Winnipeg company specializing in grain and As of Monday, February 8, 2016 ($/tonne) end of average trade guesses, at 12.1 million commodity market reporting. Last Week Weekly Change Feed wheat 202.44 6.61 Feed barley 179.59 -3.22 For three-times-daily market reports and more from Rye n/a n/a Commodity News Service Canada, visit the Markets section at Flaxseed 46.33 -6.30 Feed peas n/a n/a www.manitobacooperator.ca. Oats 177.67 -7.13 Soybeans 380.30 -12.49 Sunflower (NuSun) Fargo, ND ($U.S./CWT) 16.80 unch Sunflower (Confection) Fargo, ND ($U.S./CWT) Ask Ask

Prairie spring wheat bids slide lower A stronger loonie and weaker U.S. futures pressure wheat prices

western Manitoba, to as high as around, if the Minneapolis futures based, was quoted at US$4.9125 per BY PHIL FRANZ-WARKENTIN $234 in southern Alberta. are converted to Canadian dollars, bushel on Feb. 5, down 8.75 U.S. CNS Canada Quoted basis levels varied from CWRS basis levels across Western cents from the previous week. location to location, but softened Canada range from $21 to $33 Kansas City hard red winter wheat ash spring wheat bids across by about $5 per tonne on aver- below the futures. futures, traded in Chicago, are more Western Canada moved lower age to sit roughly at about $38-$53 Average Canada Prairie Spring closely linked to CPSR in Canada. C during the week ended Feb. per tonne above the futures, when Red (CPSR) bids were down by as The March K.C. wheat contract was 5, as the firmer Canadian dollar using the grain company method- much as $13-$17 per tonne. Average quoted at US$4.54 per bushel on and losses in U.S. wheat futures ology of quoting the basis as the CPSR prices came in at about $169- Feb. 5, down 18 U.S. cents compared weighed on values. difference between U.S. dollar- $175 per tonne in Saskatchewan, to the previous week. Average Canada Western Red denominated futures and Canadian and $183 per tonne in Alberta. The March Chicago Board of Spring (CWRS) wheat prices were dollar cash bids. Average durum prices were down Trade soft wheat contract settled down by $4-$6 per tonne over the When accounting for the cur- during the week, losing anywhere at US$4.6675 on Feb. 5, which was week, according to price quotes rency exchange rates by adjusting from $3 to $6 per tonne. Bids in US12.5 cents lower compared to from a cross-section of delivery the Canadian prices to U.S. dollars, southern Saskatchewan, where the one week earlier. points across the Prairie provinces, CWRS bids ranged from US$157 to bulk of the crop is grown, were down The Canadian dollar closed at compiled by PDQ (Price and Data $168 per tonne. That would put the by $4, to sit at roughly $306 per tonne. 71.9 U.S. cents on Feb. 5, up by Quotes). Average prices ranged currency adjusted basis levels at The March spring wheat con- about half a cent relative to its U.S. from about $219 to $220 per tonne about US$13-$24 below the futures. tract in Minneapolis, off of which counterpart compared to the previ- in southeastern Saskatchewan and Looking at it the other way most CWRS contracts in Canada are ous week. 12 The Manitoba Co-operator | February 11, 2016 LIVESTOCK 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 Enrichment comes in many forms Not just toys for pigs, enrichment makes swine smarter and easier to transport

BY SHANNON VANRAES Co-operator staff

he time for thinking about enrichment as “toys for T pigs” has long passed. Speaking to producers and members of the pork industry at the Manitoba Swine Seminar in Winnipeg, Jennifer Brown said not only is enrichment man- datory under the current code of practice, it actually provides benefits to both animals and those who handle them. “Of course the other impor- tant thing, is that enrichment doesn’t have to be expensive,” said the Prairie Swine Centre researcher. “There are many practical options.” Brown said the economic benefits of enrichment are most evident with grow-finisher pigs, where providing enrich- ment can significantly reduce tail biting and other forms of aggression. In grow-finisher barns, enrichment results in less injuries, less culling and fewer deaths overall. However, producers must remember that finisher pigs are also more powerful and more destructive when it comes to enrichment and require robust items that can take prolonged and intense chewing sessions. “Sections of chain, wood mounted in a holder or on a chain, and short sections of PVC pipe have been used success- fully,” said Brown, adding that pigs at this stage prefer items like wood that they can eventu- ally destroy. Not as much research has been done on enrichment for sows being housed in stalls, she said, but group-housed sows A barn in Holland in which piglets are given burlap sacks to play with. Photo: Laura Rance can be treated similarly to fin- isher pigs. Even how a barn is designed can result in enrichment, said “You can definitely Brown. Providing “bedroom see why you would areas and hallways” is one way to introduce stimulation, as is want to implement providing varied types of floor- these sorts of ing. Small amounts of straw things.” can be introduced too, enough for animals to explore and root through, although fully slatted systems may be challenging to Jennifer Brown adapt. “Anything that changes up the visual, the auditory environ- ment, is enrichment as well,” Brown said that research has Brown added. “You’re present- even shown that pigs given ing the animals with a varied enrichment from birth are soundscape so that when they more intelligent than animals are in movement or in transport that don’t have enrichment, this is not a shock to them.” making it easier for them to Changing up feed can also adapt to change and overcome provide animals with enrich- fear. ment. Sows in particular ben- “That’s especially important efit from being given hay and if you are planning to develop high-fibre foods, which Brown gilts for an electronic feeding explained can reduce aggression system,” she added. “It also by increasing satiety. increases an animal’s abil- Piglets can benefit from a ity to cope with behavioural variety of rubber toys, includ- and physiological changes, ing dog toys, which can be easily stress at transport, changing cleaned. Handlers should note pens, moving sows around… however, that novelty does wear so you can definitely see why off and that enrichment items you would want to implement should be rotated with a rest these sorts of things.” period of about five days before they are reintroduced. [email protected] Jennifer Brown Photo: Shannon VanRaes The Manitoba Co-operator | February 11, 2016 13

COLUMN Drought-related Calving problems are tax deferral decreasing, but stay vigilant zones expand Vets aren’t called out during calving as often as they used to be, but producers need to know when to call for backup About 27,000 in the West were impacted by dry weather in 2015 need to be sorted out. If a cow had become involved when there ROY LEWIS DVM twins in the previous year or two, are fetal monsters, fetal hydrops Beef 911 watch her extra closely as they (excessive fluid in the calf’s abdo- STAFF Eligible producers often repeat. men), schistosomas reflexus (an My rule of thumb for any of inside-out calf), and other rare ore livestock pro- will be able to these malpresentations is if no conditions. The calves are usu- ducers in northwest- request the tax progress is being made after 20 ally non-viable and are delivered M ern Manitoba who deferral when ith genetic selection of minutes, call your veterinarian. by C-section or, in many cases, a had to sell breeding stock lower birth weights and The vaginal vault will be drying fetotomy. This is where the vet- due to drought in the 2015 filing their 2015 W easy calving bulls, calv- out and time running out as well. erinarian will cut the fetus apart tax year will be able to defer income tax ing problems due to fetal oversize Keep in mind you are generally using obstetrical wire and an some or most of that income returns. are becoming rarer and rarer. behind with malpresentations instrument called a fetotome. All at tax time. But there are still common since the uterine contractions are undesirable options, but the F e d e r a l A g r i c u l t u r e problems, which are worth may be delayed or the water bag life of the cow is spared. Minister Lawrence MacAulay reviewing to help producers rec- or feet showing may not hap- We also see the cases where on Feb. 2 announced more ognize and assist these deliveries pen as with normal calvings. As there is something wrong with designated areas in all four to save more calves as calving sea- a result there is an increased per- the pelvis of the cow. The tail head western provinces where pro- ganized Divisions 18 (east son is upon us. centage of stillborn. and spine may have dropped ducers will be eligible for live- part), 19, 20 (north and south Fetal malpresentations today The most common malpresen- down making the pelvic opening stock tax deferral provisions, parts) and 21. are the most common calving dif- tation veterinarians are called to very small or there may be a mass on top of the areas already In designated areas, eligible ficulties we see. The simple front are complete breech births where or some obstruction in the pelvis. designated in July 2015. producers who sold breed- leg(s) back are often corrected the calf is presented tail first into The solution is again a caesarean From April 1 to July 21 in ing livestock may be allowed by the producer. Gently repel- the birth chamber. It takes skill section even though the calf is 2015, 60 per cent of farmland to defer some or most of the ling the body and head back will and experience to bring the back normal size. These cows are obvi- in the West received below- income tax on those sales give enough room to bring the legs around without damaging ously culled out in subsequent normal precipitation, impact- for one year. Proceeds from leg around. This places the calf in the cow’s uterus. Again, there is a years. ing forage production. The deferred sales are included as the normal position to be pulled. higher incidence of this with twin The days of lots of C-sections affected area now represents income in the next tax year, Occasionally a cow can deliver a births. And with just the butt end and hard pulls are over. With good about 27,000 farms and over to be “at least partially offset” calf with one foot back depending presented, often the cow delays bull and female selection, calv- 5.8 million cattle, the govern- by the cost of buying breeding on the size of her pelvic opening pushing. Whether this is because ing problems from fetal oversize ment said. animals. versus the size of the calf. Always nothing is presented into the are very rare. Another problem The low moisture levels Eligible producers will be try and assist a backwards calving. pelvis one can only speculate. I worth mentioning is our heifers resulted in “significant for- able to request the tax defer- Twinning is in the range of up to do know over half of these pre- are maturing early and the older age shortages for livestock ral when filing their 2015 five to six per cent in some herds sented to us are stillborn. The calves can be bred at only a few producers across Western income tax returns. and this poses a much greater cow will often look uneasy and months of age. These of course Canada,” forcing some to sell To qualify, a producer’s risk of malpresentation because start making a bed but won’t get commonly have dystocias (calv- all or part of their breeding breeding herd must have of the eight legs and two heads. down to the act of calving. With ing problems) due to small pelvic herds. been reduced by at least 15 The various combinations these many, the entire placenta is pre- openings but by pulling bulls or In Manitoba, designations per cent, from which 30 per body parts can be presented in sented when the calf is delivered. pregnancy checking our yearling added Feb. 2 included the RM cent of income from net sales can really be a puzzle to sort out. The navel cord may be wrapped heifers, we can eliminate these of Riding Mountain West and can then be deferred. Most common one is backwards around the legs and veterinar- unwanted pregnancies in young the Municipality of Ste. Rose. Where a herd has been (usually the first one) and one is ians must be careful to not rip heifers. Other jurisdictions already reduced by more than 30 per forwards. They can both be trying this during the delivery. Overall, veterinarians are called designated included the cent, 90 per cent of income to come together. Torsion of the uterus is rare, but a lot less than they formerly were RMs of Alonsa, Dauphin, from eligible net sales can be A few tricks producers can do to it is important for the producer to — which is a good thing. The Grahamdale, Lawrence, deferred. sort things out is to first remem- recognize this situation right away important thing is still being dili- Mossey River, Mountain Producers in areas that get ber the top calf must be the one and call for help. Upon doing your gent at calving and to recognize (North and South), Ochre consecutive years of drought to come out first. Secondly, fol- vaginal exam, you get the impres- when there is a problem and act River and Siglunes; the or excess moisture designa- low the leg back to the body and sion your hand and arm are going on it quickly. If you don’t make municipalities of Gilbert tion will be able to defer make sure you are pulling on two through a corkscrew with appar- progress yourself in 20 minutes, Plains, Grandview, Ethelbert, sales income to the first year legs from the same calf. To deter- ent tight tissue crossing your path. call in backup. If a calving isn’t Hillbsurg-Roblin-Shell-River, in which their areas are no mine between back and front legs When you do reach the calf, it proceeding in the normal time, Minitonas-Bowsman and longer designated. In 2014, there are one of two things, which may appear upside down and the intervene as most often you may Swan Valley West; Valley River Manitoba saw several designa- must be felt. If you can follow opening is not uniform like a par- detect a malpresentation or tor- First Nation 63A; and unor- tions due to excess moisture. the legs back the neck and head tially dilated cervix. sion early in time to save the calf. should be found if front legs or Call for help right away, as a few Here’s to a fruitful and problem- the tail found if back legs. That is options are available. The calf may free calving season. the obvious. If you can’t reach that be able to be rolled by an experi- far if you check the first two joints enced veterinarian, the cow rolled Roy Lewis practised large-animal they bend the same way in the and the calf held or if both these veterinary medicine for more than 30 front legs and the opposite way are unsuccessful a caesarean sec- years and now works part time as a if the back legs. If both calves are tion performed. technical services veterinarian for Merck coming forward, four front legs Veterinarians generally Animal Health.

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Weight Category Ashern Gladstone Grunthal Heartland Heartland Killarney Ste. Rose Winnipeg Brandon Virden Feeder Steers Feb-03 Feb-02 Feb-02 Feb-04 Feb-03 Feb-01 Feb-04 Feb-05 No. on offer 840 1,008* 280 916 2,929* 763* 1,948* 947 Over 1,000 lbs. n/a n/a 180.00-201.00 n/a n/a n/a n/a 175.00-196.00 900-1,000 n/a 180.00-205.75 185.00-205.00 198.00-213.00 200.00-209.00 195.00-209.00 205.00-203.00 (206.00) 188.00-198.00 800-900 185.00-212.00 180.00-214.50 190.00-210.00 200.00-221.00 205.00-220.00 205.00-215.00 195.00-213.00 (215.00) 200.00-213.00 700-800 190.00-236.00 210.00-232.50 200.00-230.00 215.00-235.00 218.00-235.00 210.00-225.00 (231.00) 215.00-235.00 (239.00) 208.00-229.00 600-700 210.00-267.00 230.00-258.50 225.00-260.00 235.00-262.00 232.00-256.00 (160.00) 230.00-260.00 (265.50) 230.00-265.00 (268.00) 220.00-260.00 500-600 230.00-279.00 250.00-292.00 250.00-310.00 250.00-287.00 254.00-289.00 255.00-285.00 (290.00) 250.00-289.00 235.00-285.00 400-500 260.00-290.00 270.00-308.00 280.00-305.00 290.00-320.00 275.00-314.00 275.00-305.00 (320.00) 250.00-295.00 260.00-295.00 300-400 n/a 290.00-205.75 295.00-345.00 n/a n/a n/a n/a 280.00-310.00 Feeder heifers 900-1,000 lbs. n/a n/a n/a 177.00-195.00 183.00-190.00 n/a 185.00-194.00 (195.00) n/a 800-900 180.00-194.00 170.00-191.50 170.00-185.00 185.00-205.00 186.00-196.00 n/a 193.00-198.00 (200.00) 160.00-179.00 700-800 180.00-208.50 180.00-205.00 180.00-204.00 190.00-210.00 190.00-204.50 n/a 195.00-207.00 (210.00) 190.00-224.00 600-700 185.00-232.00 180.00-223.00 200.00-220.00 205.00-230.00 206.00-227.00 200.00-215.00 210.00-225.00 (227.00) 200.00-236.00 500-600 190.00-240.00 210.00-249.00 215.00-260.00 225.00-251.00 222.00-246.00 215.00-230.00 215.00-248.00 (250.00) 230.00-259.00 400-500 200.00-264.00 240.00-271.00 235.00-265.00 235.00-270.00 235.00-264.00 230.00-251.00 215.00-250.00 (260.00) 220.00-256.00 300-400 n/a 270.00-290.00 250.00-300.00 n/a n/a n/a 205.00-272.00 (275.00) n/a Slaughter Market No. on offer 167 n/a 80 156 n/a n/a 90.00-101.00 (106.00) 185 D1-D2 Cows 90.00-97.00 n/a 92.00-98.25 94.00-103.00 96.00-103.00 92.00-101.00 80.00-91.00 94.00-101.00 D3-D5 Cows 80.00-92.00 n/a 80.00-88.00 83.00-93.00 88.00-94.00 n/a n/a 82.00-94.00 Age Verified 98.00-106.00 80.00-103.50 n/a n/a 97.00-107.00 n/a n/a n/a Good Bulls 120.00-153.50 120.00-137.00 125.00-130.75 125.00-138.00 128.00-139.75 130.00-142.50 125.00-146.00 130.00-135.00 Butcher Steers n/a n/a n/a n/a 159.00-167.00 n/a n/a n/a Butcher Heifers n/a n/a n/a n/a 158.00-165.00 n/a n/a n/a Feeder Cows n/a n/a 100.00-108.00 n/a n/a n/a n/a 100.00-110.00 Fleshy Export Cows n/a n/a 92.00-98.25 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a Lean Export Cows n/a n/a 80.00-88.00 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a Heiferettes 130.00-195.00 n/a n/a n/a 115.00-150.00 n/a 110.00-135.00 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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SHEEP & GOAT COLUMN Low pre-Easter numbers at sheep and goat sale Just five goats on offer at the February 3 sale

Dorper-cross ram brought By Mark Elliot $170.80 ($1.22 per pound). Two January 6, 2016 Co-operator contributor 113-pound Katahdin-cross Ewes $180 - $182.25 $189 - $198.90 rams brought $157.07 ($1.39). innipeg Livestock Two 150-pound Katahdin-cross $161.46 - $164.90 $133.65 - $150 Auction had 120 sheep rams brought $165 ($1.10 per W and goats delivered pound). Lambs (lbs.) for the Feb. 3, 2016 sale. Not all The heavyweight lambs were 110+ $165.60 $205.20 classifications were represented represented by a 120-pound Suf- in this smaller auction, which folk-cross lamb which brought $188.80 was following the pre-Easter- $165.60 ($1.38 per pound). 95 - 110 $155.82 - $169.05 $175.23 - $187.43 season pattern. The two groups of 98-pound Selection for the ewe classifi- market lambs brought $1.59 and $155 - $166 cation of ewes was limited, but $1.60 per pound. The heavier still indicated a price difference market lambs ranging from 103 80 - 94 $151.20 / $154.38 $168.15 - $172.02 between wool and hair ewes. to 106 pounds brought a price $146.08 - $162.87 A 170-pound Dorper-cross range from $1.47 to $1.61 per ewe brought $164.90 ($0.97 pound. Under 80 per pound). A group of two A group of fourteen 84-pound 138-pound wool ewes brought Cheviot-cross lambs brought 75 $135 $124.25 - $143.28 (71 - 77 lbs.) $161.46 ($1.17 per pound). A $151.20 ($1.80 per pound). A young 135-pound Cheviot-cross group of 21 93-pound Cheviot- sale. These lambs brought $135 goat does were available. A A 100-pound Alpine-cross ewe brought $1.35. cross lambs brought $154.38 ($1.80 per pound). 110-pound Alpine-cross goat wether brought $165 ($1.65 per Hair rams represented the ($1.66). buck brought $220 ($2 per pound). A 170-pound Alpine- ram classification. Weight or Seven 75-pound Katahdin- Goats pound). A 135-pound Boer- cross wether brought $210 ($1.24). age did not appear to be an is- cross lambs represented the The goat selection remained cross goat buck brought $235 A 70-pound Boer-cross goat kid sue for the buyers. A 140-pound lightweight classification at this very limited for this sale. No ($1.74). brought $145 ($2.07 per pound).

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Korea finds hogs infected with foot-and-mouth Seoul/Reuters / South Korea has detected foot- and-mouth in a south- western hog farm, the first such discovery in nine months and a blow to authorities pushing to contain the disease. The case involved a type of the disease that animals are inoculated against in South Korea, with all 670 hogs at the infected farm in the city of Gimje, about 200 km southwest of Seoul, to be slaugh- tered, said an Agriculture Ministry official. Another official at the ministry confirmed the new discovery of foot- and-mouth, without giv- ing details. South Korea struggled to contain foot-and-mouth after it was discovered in the country in July 2014, intensifying fears about food safety as the nation was also grappling with an outbreak of bird flu. But no new cases had been discov- ered since April last year. The outbreak stoked pork imports, mainly from the U.S. and Germany, with shipments rising nearly 30 per cent to around 423,000 tonnes between January and November 2015 from a year earlier, according to customs data.

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Classifieds 16 The Manitoba Co-operator | February 11, 2016 WEATHER VANE “Ev eryone talks about the weather, but no one does anything about it.” Mark Twain, 1897

Little change expected in overall pattern Issued: Monday, February 8, 2016 · Covering: February 10 – February 17, 2016

possibly a little colder if skies WEATHER MAP - WESTERN CANADA Daniel Bezte clear and winds become light. Weather Vane By the weekend an area of low pressure will move in off the Pacific and travel across the northern and central Prairies, Percent of Average Precipitation (Prairie Region) bringing more clouds and the he battle between cold chance for a little light snow, along November 1, 2015 to February 3, 2016 air to our northeast and with milder temperatures. Most T milder air to our west and of the light snow looks as if it will south will continue, with the stay to our north, with the best overall pattern staying the same chance of seeing snow later in the < 40% — but as they say, the devil is in day on Sunday. Temperatures will 40 - 60% the details. moderate ahead of the low, with 60 - 85% Take last weekend’s area of low highs by Sunday expected to be in 85 - 115% 115 - 150% pressure. The models had pre- the -4 C range. 150 - 200% dicted this low, but it ended up We’ll see a short push of colder > 200% a little stronger than expected air behind this system, before a Extent of Agricultural Land Lakes and Rivers and came in a little quicker. The second system slides across the end result wasn’t more snow central Prairies late on Tuesday. than anticipated; instead we saw As with most of the systems so far warmer temperatures ahead of this winter, only a little light snow the system and higher winds or flurries are expected, with most as the system pulled out on falling across central regions. Sunday. Temperatures will warm back up This forecast will begin with to the -5 C range ahead of the sys- an area of arctic high pressure tem, with colder air once again slowly sliding southeast behind pushing in later in the week. last weekend’s low. This high Usual temperature range for Produced using near real-time data that has undergone initial quality control. The map may not be accurate for all regions due to data should bring more sun than this period: Highs, -19 to -4 C; availability and data errors. clouds, but the way it’s been lows, -31 to -12 C. Copyright © 2016 Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada going this winter, don’t be sur- Prepared by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s National Agroclimate Information Service (NAIS). Data provided through partnership with Created: 02/04/16 prised if there are more clouds Daniel Bezte is a teacher by profession Environment Canada, Natural Resources Canada, and many Provincial agencies. www.agr.gc.ca/drought than sun. This is due to the close with a BA (Hon.) in geography, This issue’s map shows the total amount of precipitation that has fallen across the Prairies so far this winter (Nov. 1 to Feb. 3). About half of the proximity of the milder air to our specializing in climatology, from the three Prairie provinces has seen below-average amounts (yellow, orange and red areas), with the rest seeing near-average amounts (light west. Temperatures will be on U of W. He operates a computerized green). Only a few small regions have received slightly above-average amounts and they include southeastern Manitoba along with a few spots the cool side, with highs in the weather station near Birds Hill Park. in southwestern Alberta. -12 to -15 C range and overnight Contact him with your questions and lows in the -20 to -24 C range, comments at [email protected].

Global warming trends: Simple, yet complex The fluctuations we see from warmer to cooler years are trending toward warmer conditions

Fluctuations train of thought on the rapid BY DANIEL BEZTE Around 1912, global temperatures started to W hile this part is fairly increase in the 1940s is that Co-operator contributor straightforward, the rest of the this was simply the response increase steadily until the late 1930s, when there picture is very complex. There of the atmosphere to the always enjoy getting emails was a rapid increase starting around 1937 and are several different things increase in human-produced from readers. Most of the lasting until about 1946. that influence atmospheric atmospheric gases — that the I time they’re questions look- temperatures: solar output, period following this warm- ing for clarification about pre- water vapour, cloud cover, pol- ing would have continued to vious articles. Usually, I try lution — either natural (volca- warm at or near this pace, like to reply directly back with an noes) or human made — and it has over the last 35 years, if answer, but sometimes an arti- aly graph that showed yearly was a slow but steady increase ocean temperatures, to name it wasn’t for atmospheric pol- cle generates the same question average global temperatures with only a bit of a steady state a few of the big ones. Add lution. The period after the from a number of people. From as a departure from the 20th- period during the 1950s and to this the various naturally Second World War saw mas- what I’ve learned about teach- century average you would see early 1960s. occurring longer-term weather sive industrialization and ing, if one person asks a ques- that from 1880 to about 1910, This overall warming trend patterns or cycles such as El a large jump in atmospheric tion, a few more probably have global temperatures were fits the timeline of the influ- Niño-ENSO, the Madden- pollution levels. Just think that same question; if several steady or declined slightly. ence of humans on atmos- Julian oscillation, Nor th back to images of the giant people ask the same question, Then, starting around 1912, pheric levels of different gases Atlantic oscillation and Arctic smokestacks belching out pol- then many people are probably global temperatures started that are known to increase the oscillation, again to name lution. This pollution didn’t asking themselves that same to increase slowly but stead- amount of heat the atmos- some of the bigger ones. These help much to trap extra heat question. ily until the late 1930s, when phere is able to trap. Yes, all interact together to influ- in the atmosphere, but rather This was the case with there was a rapid increase humans were producing these ence global temperatures over helped to reflect solar radia- my article that looked at glo- starting around 1937 and last- gases before this time as the periods of several years, up to tion or sunshine back into bal temperatures over the last ing until about 1946. Global industrial revolution revved a decade or so. This is why we space, resulting in cooler tem- year, then looked back at the temperatures were then fairly up, but it took time for atmos- don’t see a steady year-to-year peratures. This becomes evi- full global temperature record. steady until the mid-1970s, pheric levels to increase to a rise in global temperatures, dent in temperature records The question asked in several when they resumed their point where they could begin but rather, a pattern of fluc- when we look at daily high emails was, “What caused the steady increase. affecting global tempera- tuations between warmer and and low temperatures for this warming temperatures during If you look at the graph and tures. As these levels of gases cooler years that are slowly period. During the day, when the first part of the last century place a best-fit line starting continued to increase in the increasing toward warmer and solar radiation was being par- and in particular, the significant around 1910 to the present, you atmosphere, the amount of warmer conditions. tially blocked, temperatures warming that occurred during would see that global tempera- heat being trapped increased, Back to the main question: declined. At night, when this the 1940s?” Looking back, I’m tures, for the most part, have resulting in warmer and why the big increase during pollution would not influence kind of glad I didn’t have room been steadily increasing with warmer global temperatures. the 1940s and the steady tem- temperatures, since there was to do a lot of analysis on the a bit of a warm blip or jump This is pretty simple science peratures that followed this no incoming solar radiation, data, as it appears that forced during the late 1930s and early and no one really disputes period? It seems fairly appar- global temperatures continued a number of you to look and 1940s. This “blip” makes it look this fact; what people dispute ent that the warming lead- to slowly increase. actually pick apart the data; like there was a significant cool- is whether the values we are ing up to and including this That’s all the room I have well done! ing period following this rapid seeing are able to cause the period was, in part, brought for this issue, but I’ll continue If you go back and look at warming until about 1975, temperature increases we are on by atmospheric changes to expand on this topic in the global temperature anom- when in reality, the overall trend seeing. tied to human activity. One upcoming issues. 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years,” Lobb said in an inter- water, but research has shown BY ALLAN DAWSON view Feb. 4 after speaking at the biggest culprit is tillage. “I think there has Co-operator staff the Manitoba Soil Science Even though the research Society’s 59th annual meeting proving that has been around to be a whole new he era of black summer- in Winnipeg. “It has to be if for almost 25 years, Lobb said generation of tillage fallow is over, and direct you want to deal with the fact it’s still news to many people. equipment developed seeding and zero till- that we have highly variable, “You should always think T in the next five to 10 age have pretty much solved highly degraded landscapes. of any soil-engaging tool as a problems of soil erosion on “High-disturbance direct road grader with holes in the years.” the Prairies. Or so goes con- seeding, which is fairly blade,” he said. “It’s exactly ventional wisdom. common on the Canadian the way they behave. So any- Not so, says David Lobb, a Prairies, can actually result thing you can do to accentu- David Lobb professor in the University of in as much tillage erosion ate that levelling of the land- Manitoba’s department of soil soil loss as a mouldboard scape is going to cause soil science and senior research plow. Because of the speed, loss in one area to accumulate chair for the Watershed and variability of speed, it in another.” degradation, they’re causing degraded hilltops because Systems Research Program moves soil much greater dis- Even zero-till farmers can loss. They don’t appreciate they were already eroded and (WSRP). tances and with much greater erode soil, Lobb said. that.” any soil building due to zero “I think there has to be variability.” “The reality is they may not till is probably lost because a whole new generation of For years farmers and soil be moving as much soil but Putting it back there’s still been some erosion tillage equipment devel- experts put most of the blame the nature of the disturbance After 30 years of zero till, from seeding, Lobb said. oped in the next five to 10 for soil erosion on wind and is so variable they’re causing many farmers still have The good news is that with tillage erosion, most of the soil is still nearby, usually in lower areas of the field. The soil can be scraped and dumped back on hilltops. “It only takes about 10 cm of topsoil and when you do that, you get positive change in the wet years and the dry years,” Lobb told the meeting. He said studies show the cost can be recovered in four to six years. “Its highly economic — IT PAYS to Study Ag probably the most economic land management practice that farmers have access to.” Tilling and seeding aren’t the only contributors to till- age erosion — manure and fertilizer injection and row- crop tillage erode soil too. “Root crop harvesting, like CABEF offers six $2,500 scholarships to Canadian potatoes, will cause as much tillage erosion as all other students enrolling in agricultural or agri-business forms of tillage combined,” Lobb said. High and variable speeds related programs. contribute to soil movement. For example, equipment will go faster downhill than up, resulting in more soil going down than up. To compen- sate, farmers need either smaller tillage and seeding equipment or bigger tractors, or they have to slow down, but no one wants to do that.

Flat fields erode too While gravity helps move soil from hilltops to low areas, till- age erosion happens in flat fields too. That’s why farmers in the famously flat Red River Valley keep having to clean out their surface drains, Lobb said. Farmers should select till- age equipment that incorpo- Deadline for applications: April 30, 2016 rates a little bit of crop residue and loosens the seedbed but Apply at cabef.org doesn’t go excessively deep. Continued on next page » @CABEFoundation

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Continued from previous page wider and run-off would have to soak into the ground. Given that wind and water Riparian vegetation would don’t account for as much soil also have to be harvested. erosion as earlier believed, “Because if you just keep it raises questions about putting nutrients into the veg- how much crop residue is etation and the vegetation is necessary. bleeding all those nutrients “So-called conservation you’re not going to have any tillage, such as chisel plow- positive effect in the long ing, may not be very effec- run.” Lobb said. “You have to tive at protecting soil, partic- remove the nutrients by har- ularly when you have other vesting the vegetation and practices that might actually that’s something that people degrade it,” Lobb said. “And who promote riparian areas so-called conservation tillage don’t want.” systems may not actually pro- Lobb is studying capturing tect water quality either.” a farm’s run-off in a large dug- Lobb also questioned the out, then either using it for value of riparian zones (veg- irrigation or releasing it later etated areas around water- in the season. Not only could ways), which are promoted nutrients and water be recy- to trap soil running off fields cled, but the system could and filter out nutrients. But mitigate flooding. Lobb said not much soil is Another strategy is to washed from fields and ripar- reduce run-off at the plant ian zones don’t filter nutri- level by making soil more ents because run-off usually absorbent, Lobb said. That flows in small streams directly requires getting more organic through the riparian area into matter and microbial activ- the waterway. ity in the soil, which comes “Water blows through those from producing healthy crops systems,” he said. “They do and reduced tillage. It also not filter. They cannot filter. requires drainage to remove David Lobb (l) of the University of Manitoba, with master’s student Michelle Erb and Treherne-area farmer Dallas Timmerman in They are not effective.” excess water. November 2004 while working on a study into tillage-eroded soils and the efficacy of moving the eroded soil from low parts of To be effective, ripar- the field back to the hilltops. PHOTO: ALLAN DAWSON ian zones would have to be [email protected]

briefs Potential for fewer flax acres seen this year

BY DAVE SIMS CNS Canada

While area seeded to flax in Canada has been increasing over the past four years, that upward momentum may halt in Confidence is built 2016-17. Flax’s cost of produc- tion is higher than many on a foundation of its rivals and the grow- ing lustre of pulse crops could cut into some acres, according to one industry of solid genetics watcher. “It’s too early to really Dow Seeds brings you our very throw a number at it, but right now my instincts are best traits, genetics and seed it’s going to be down 10 performance. We’ve dramatically per cent,” said Grant Fehr, a senior merchandiser for increased investment in global Scoular Special Crops at Morden, Man. R&D and performance testing This contrasts with in our local Canadian growing Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s recent prediction conditions. Boldly investing in that 1.73 million acres will superior genetics is one way we go in the ground during 2016-17. can all move forward. Last year, 1.64 mil- lion acres were seeded to flax in Canada, a slight I work for Dow AgroSciences. increase from the previous I am Dow Seeds. year’s total of 1.59 million. Fehr said another rea- son acres could be down is the growing speculation that peas and lentils are going to be planted “big time” in Saskatchewan. @DowSeedsCA Acres of canola and wheat to be seeded will also dictate flax acres, but at this point, he said, it’s too early to say how much wheat and canola there will be. “Our cost of production shows (for flax) it’s pretty much a wash, so it’s hard to say where it’s going to be at,” said Fehr. In flax’s favour right now, however, is its price.

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Monsanto A wintry sunburst versus Schmeiser to play out on Winnipeg stage Prairie Theatre Exchange will host ‘Seeds’ as part of its latest tour

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Photo: Charles geddes University of Manitoba told the Manitoba Agronomists Conference in December. If soybean is the following crop, reduc- during harvest, and ensuring an earlier mulches of wheat and fall rye between soy- but the best choice depends very much on ing the seed bank is critical because it’s harvest has a lot to do with plant density. beans on 30-inch row spacings with inter- the situation,” Gulden said. much less competitive than canola. “When we seeded canola at 80 plants row tillage. The mulches did not appear to He has found that timing of applica- In studies covering 300 Prairie canola per square metre and 20 plants per square affect yield or the seed return very much, tion to coincide with the critical weed-free fields over three years, Gulden and other metre the heavier seeding rate matured but the inter-row tillage looks promising period is essential for herbicides to be most researchers have found that anything more evenly and led to earlier maturation from an integrated weed management per- effective. which increases yield, such as fertility or than the lower seeding rate,” Gulden said. spective because it gave us higher soybean “What’s important to preserve yield is spraying for sclerotinia, reduced the pro- Slowing down the combine can also help yield and a lower volunteer canola seed how quickly the herbicide works because portional harvest losses. reduce losses. “The faster we drive the com- return,” Gulden said. hitting the critical weed-free period is cru- Gulden said higher seeding rates also bine the greater the harvest losses,” he said. “Keeping in mind what’s happening with cial to get good control,” Gulden said. help make soybeans more competitive glyphosate resistance in the U.S., I would But the problem is no one knows yet against volunteer canola and protect Early-fall tillage encourage anybody who is growing wide- what the critical weed-free period for soy- yield. Because a lot of volunteer canola is also row soybean to use inter-row tillage as a beans is in Manitoba. “In one study we are looking at narrow herbicide resistant, it can be difficult to weed management tool, just to help avoid “Group 2s take two to three weeks to row spacing of 7.5 inches and a seeding control. Gulden has found that an early-fall some of those issues that are coming our work, during which time the volunteer can- rate of 105 kilograms per hectare, tar- tillage pass is the best way to reduce the way.” ola is still growing and still competing with geting 180,000 plants per acre, which is canola seed bank. the slower-growing soybean. Products that 1.5 times higher than the recommended “With zero till we saw very little fall seed- Heavy losses work very quickly and are applied when the seeding rate for soybeans,” Gulden said. ling recruitment, but with an early fall Because volunteer canola is so competitive, critical period starts may do a much better “We get higher yields with higher seed- tillage pass, shortly after harvest, we can the action threshold in soybeans is low — job of preserving yield,” Gulden said. ing rates, so plant numbers matter and encourage a number of volunteer canola between 1.2 to 2.8 plants per square metre, “As little as soybean grows in our condi- the soybeans were able to compete better seedlings to emerge and in most winters after which producers can expect to see a tions during the month of June, our data with the volunteer canola and pushed will be killed, and won’t be in the seed bank five per cent yield loss. shows it is still very critical what happens in down our seed return numbers.” the following spring,” Gulden said. “If we Gulden and other researchers across that time frame in terms of forming yield.” wait to do a late-fall tillage the result looks Western Canada are conducting studies In Ontario production guides suggest Management begins at seeding similar to zero till.” to see how effective herbicides are against the critical weed-free period for soybeans Managing volunteers begins with seed- He said in-season inter-row tillage volunteer canola. is the vegetative V1 to V3 growth stages, but ing the canola. Gulden’s research shows between wider row spacings may help deal “There are a lot of herbicide options Gulden suspects in Western Canada it may that harvesting earlier lowers seed losses with volunteers. “We compared inter-row available, and some work better than others be much later. The Manitoba Co-operator | February 11, 2016 23 China cracks down on unapproved GMOs ahead of Syngenta deal Despite plans to buy a major crop biotech player, Beijing has no timeline to commercialize new GMOs

first time the local government had BY DOMINIQUE PATTON taken such action, she said, but it is Beijing/Reuters not clear how effective such a move will be. hinese officials have issued warn- ings to seed dealers and farmers not Top producer C to use unapproved genetically mod- As the world’s largest grain producer and ified seeds in the country’s main Crop Belt, consumer, China places heavy strain on shortly after Greenpeace said it had found its fragmented farm sector in order to widespread GM contamination in corn. feed its nearly 1.4 billion people. The unprecedented action by rural Years of intensive farming combined authorities in the past two weeks also with overuse of harsh chemicals has comes as state-owned ChemChina degraded cropland and poisoned water agreed to a US$43-billion deal for seed supplies, leaving the country increas- and crop chemicals giant Syngenta, a ingly vulnerable to crop shortages. move seen as bringing leading tech- China’s crop-productivity gap is par- nology and know-how to China’s frag- ticularly evident in corn, where average mented seed industry as it grapples with yields remain over 40 per cent below a divisive GM policy. those of the U.S. due to poorer seed China does not allow cultivation of stock, smaller land parcels and inef- any GM varieties of corn or other staple fective pest management, according to food crops although it does permit the USDA. import of some GMO crops for use in Despite spending billions of dollars on animal feed. research into biotechnology, widespread Despite Beijing’s strict official position public opposition means Beijing has no on the issue, Greenpeace last month said timeline for the commercialization of almost all samples taken from cornfields new GMO crops. in some parts of the northeast, China’s A farmer plants seeds in a cornfield at Gaocheng in China’s Hebei province on Sept. 30. Chinese seed The policy limbo has both frustrated a breadbasket, tested positive for GMO dealers and growers have been warned to steer clear of unapproved GM products. handful of domestic biotech firms, and contamination. Photo: Reuters/Kim Kyung-Hoon led other seed companies to simply ped- Beijing has not explicitly commented dle unregistered GMO seeds to farmers on the Greenpeace findings, but local Liaoning’s seed management Twitter-like Weibo and an official at the eager for solutions. authorities in Liaoning, Jilin and bureau said any business or person bureau reached by phone said the notice “We have heard that GMO corn is very Heilongjiang provinces issued notices found engaging in illegal activity with was authentic. popular in the west of Liaoning and a to farmers and seed companies warning fake or genetically modified seeds A similar notice was received by a small area of west Jilin. Those areas are them ahead of the spring seed-buying would be “strictly investigated and farmer in Faku county in Liaoning, traditionally infested by the Asian corn season against dealing in genetically prosecuted.” said Greenpeace food and agriculture borer,” a moth that can devastate crops, modified products. The notice was posted on China’sB:10.25” campaigner Zhang Jing. It was the said Liu Shi, a seed industry veteran. T:10.25” S:10.25”

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s govern- BY MAYANK BHARDWAJ ment is keen to push technology to lift food New Delhi/Reuters productivity. India spends billions of dollars every year ndia needs more data before deciding importing edible oils and other food items whether to permit commercial grow- to help offset abysmal food productivity I ing of its first genetically modified food levels. crop, its environment minister said Feb. 5, Farmers are stuck with old technology, but indicated it would not stand “in the way yields are at a fraction of global levels, cul- of science” despite protests. tivable land is shrinking and weather pat- Prakash Javadekar said the evaluation terns have become less predictable. process would continue before the country Some farm economists have said India moves ahead with the use of a technology should speed up efforts to embrace GM that promises better farm yields but sharply foods after China took a giant leap toward divides public opinion. GM with its bid for Swiss transgenic seed A committee of government and inde- developer Syngenta. pendent experts is seeking more informa- But public and political opposition to tion from a team of Indian scientists who transgenic food remains strong amid fears has spent almost a decade on laboratory they could compromise food safety and An Indian scientist visits a patch of genetically modified rapeseed under trial in New Delhi on and field trials for a GM mustard crop. biodiversity. February 13, 2015. Photo: Reuters/Anindito Mukherjee “We will not rush through, but we will About 200 placard-holding protest- also not come in the way of science,” ers shouted anti-GM slogans outside Javadekar told reporters. “We have to feed Javadekar’s office earlier on Feb. 5. aubergine in 2010, fearing the effect on field trials soon after taking office in New more than a billion mouths and we have to Kapil Mishra, a minister in Delhi state food safety and biodiversity. That effectively Delhi in 2014. raise productivity… (but) we will not com- who met Javadekar, called it a win for those brought the regulatory system to deadlock. BMI Research said in a note that though promise on people’s health.” resisting GM crops. However, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, some Asian governments are becoming The meeting, the third held to evaluate “(A) small victory but a long battle who was instrumental in making Gujarat more open to the idea of allowing GM food field trial data on GM mustard this year, ahead,” he said on Twitter. state the leading user of GM cotton in India cultivation, the adoption rate of GM crops had raised hopes among scientists that India placed a moratorium on GM when he was chief minister, cleared several will remain slow.

briefs Egypt sets tolerance for ergot in wheat Cairo/Reuters/Egypt’s Agriculture Ministry will allow wheat imports with up to 0.05 per cent levels of ergot, a common grains fungus, it said on Feb. 3, STILL USING ™ ® ™ ™ reversing a zero-tolerance CONQUER , BlackHawk , NEW GoldWing and NEW Valtera , when tank mixed with policy that prompted trad- glyphosate, provide greater weed control today and stronger stewardship for tomorrow. It’s time for ers to boycott the state’s progress in your pre-seed burndown. Before you plant your next canola, cereal, pulse or soybean crop, wheat tender this week. choose an advanced burndown for a better future. The Supply Ministry GLYPHOSATE ALONE and the General Authority Ask your local retailer for more information. for Supply Commodities (GASC) have baffled traders in recent weeks by assuring 1.800.868.5444 Nufarm.ca them their shipments would FOR YOUR | be permitted with ergot levels up to 0.05 per cent, a common international stan- dard, even as agricultural authorities have rejected BURNDOWN? shipments above zero. “We go by the Egyptian standards and the codex so that means we accept up to 0.05 per cent,” Ministry of Agriculture spokesman Eid Hawash told Reuters. Traders boycotted a state tender on Tuesday after a 63,000-tonne French wheat shipment was rejected by GASC for containing traces of ergot, despite the ship- ment meeting the 0.05 per cent threshold per- mitted by the authority’s specifications. Hawash said the French vessel had not met the 0.05 standard and this was why it was rejected, though trade sources said the ship- ment was well below this threshold. The ministries of Supply and Agriculture had recently met and agreed to univer- sally apply the 0.05 per cent standard, Hawash said. “There was a meeting between the supply minis- Always read and follow label directions. PHOTO: Glenbow Archives NC-6-3334 ter and agriculture minister BlackHawk® is a registered trademark of Nufarm Agriculture Inc. CONQUER™ and GoldWing™ are trademarks of Nufarm Agriculture Inc. and they both agreed to Valtera™ is a trademark of Valent U.S.A. Corporation. this… until there is a change 45824-02-01/16 to the regulations we are accepting 0.05,” he said. Traders said they would not be reassured until they saw something official to indicate the policy change.

45824-02_NFC_2016_PSBurndown_17.4x10.indd 1 2016-01-20 7:05 AM The Manitoba Co-operator | February 11, 2016 25 Bayer U.S. ethanol supplies rise to rejects near-record high request The Energy Information Administration cites a slowdown in demand to pull U.S. farmers also increased insecticide BY MICHAEL HIRTZER “It’s very typical to have a pullback.” sales of corn during the past few Reuters weeks, leaving ample supplies for ethanol makers to grind. from U.S. .S. ethanol prices fell “We stand a fair chance The U.S. EPA seeks on Feb. 3 after the of doing it by the end of the Energy Information Jerod Kitt month,” Kitt said of reaching a take-back on its U ethanol analyst, The Linn Group Administration said stockpiles new record output. conditional registration jumped four per cent the previ- Top ethanol producer Archer ous week to the highest levels in Daniels Midland surprised from 2008 roughly four years, due to slow- bpd, the lowest rates since and ice, and limiting fuel many in the industry on Feb. 2 ing demand. November. demand from drivers. when the company said it was Ethanol supplies rose 926,000 “It’s residual weakness from Ethanol supplies could soon considering options, includ- BY KARL PLUME barrels to 22.36 million in the the East Coast storm,” said surpass the record of 22.713 mil- ing a sale of its dry mill ethanol Chicago/Reuters week ended Jan. 29, the most Jerod Kitt, an ethanol analyst lion barrels from the week of plants, due to poor profitability. since the record-large stockpiles at Chicago brokerage The Linn March 16, 2012, Kitt said. Spot An analyst at a publicly traded he agricultural unit of seen in March of 2012, EIA data Group. “It’s very typical to have a profit margins have improved ethanol maker said prices did German chemicals com- showed. pullback.” slightly in recent days, giving not decline further as supplies T pany Bayer said Feb. 5 it The stocks build came despite The late-January storm was some ethanol operators incen- were rising in the U.S. Gulf will fight a U.S. Environmental average production of the gaso- one of the worst blizzards ever tive to ramp up production at Coast region, likely bound for Protection Agency (EPA) line additive falling 2,000 barrels to hit the U.S. East Coast, clos- facilities that have expanded export markets — a small area request to pull one of its insec- per day to an average of 959,000 ing roads due to heavy snow during the past few years. of growth for the industry. ticides from the marketplace amid concerns that it could harm organisms in streams and ponds. Bayer CropScience will instead ask for an administrative law hearing from the EPA’s Office of General Counsel to review the registration of flubendiamide, the active ingredient in Bayer’s Belt pesticide. The registration, granted in 2008, was a limited-time condi- tional registration that could be cancelled if additional studies found the chemical to be damag- ing, the EPA said in a statement. STILL USING ™ ® ™ ™ “EPA concluded that contin- CONQUER , BlackHawk , NEW GoldWing and NEW Valtera , when tank mixed with ued use of the product will result glyphosate, provide greater weed control today and stronger stewardship for tomorrow. It’s time for in unreasonable adverse effects progress in your pre-seed burndown. Before you plant your next canola, cereal, pulse or soybean crop, on the environment,” the agency choose an advanced burndown for a better future. said. GLYPHOSATE ALONE Flubendiamide products are Ask your local retailer for more information. used to control yield-damaging moths and worms in more than 200 crops including almonds, 1.800.868.5444 Nufarm.ca oranges and soybeans. FOR YOUR | Bayer’s own tests have found that the pesticide is toxic in high doses to invertebrates in river and pond sediment. The organisms can be an important food source BURNDOWN? for fish. However, the company’s field studies showed that doses in waters near agricultural fields never reached high enough levels to be toxic. But the EPA’s risk assessment disagreed so the agency sent Bayer the request on Jan. 29. “We are disappointed the EPA places so much trust on computer modelling and predictive capa- bilities when real-world monitor- ing shows no evidence of concern after seven years of safe use,” said Peter Coody, Bayer’s vice-presi- dent of environmental safety. The EPA said after Bayer’s refusal that it will issue a formal request to cancel the pesticide’s registration. After a comment period mandated by U.S. pesti- cide regulation law, Bayer will ask for a formal hearing to determine the pesticide’s fate. Belt will remain on the U.S. market throughout the process. No flubendiamide-based prod- uct is registered today in Canada, though Health Canada is review- ing an application submitted last Always read and follow label directions. PHOTO: Glenbow Archives NC-6-3334 July. BlackHawk® is a registered trademark of Nufarm Agriculture Inc. Bayer reported 471 million CONQUER™ and GoldWing™ are trademarks of Nufarm Agriculture Inc. Valtera™ is a trademark of Valent U.S.A. Corporation. euros (C$731.4 million) in insec- 45824-02-01/16 ticide sales globally in its most recent quarter. The company declined to provide sales details of Belt. The EPA’s move follows the agency’s unsuccessful attempt to withdraw its registration for Dow Chemical’s Enlist Duo herbicide.

45824-02_NFC_2016_PSBurndown_17.4x10.indd 1 2016-01-20 7:05 AM 26 The Manitoba Co-operator | February 11, 2016 Western Grain Research Foundation announces five years of funding for AAFC wheat, barley breeding The money will provide Agriculture Canada with stable funding despite changes in wheat and barley checkoffs coming next year

that we announced today,” to those previously grown in BY ALLAN DAWSON WGRF executive director Garth “We have enough of a reserve built up in the farmers’ fields.” Co-operator staff Patterson said in an interview. WGRF funding will also be “We hope in the next week or two wheat and barley checkoffs to provide core used to fight potentially dev- griculture and Agri-Food to have announcements at the funding for five years to Ag Canada that we astating wheat and barley dis- Canada (AAFC) will get three western Canadian universi- announced today.” eases, such as fusarium head A steady funding for wheat ties that we’re also funding. Our blight, enhance insect resist- and barley breeding over the next goal is to create stability in the ance, combat environmental five years through the Western public wheat- and barley-breed- Garth Patterson stresses such as drought and Grains Research Foundation ing system out to 2020. That will flooding and develop genetic (WGRF). provide a cushion from when markers for plant-breeding The WGRF is investing $21.4 the western Canadian deduction “The whole key here is stabil- annually,without depleting the selection. million — $20 million and $1.4 ends in July next year.” ity in public wheat and barley fund, he said. “Wheat and barley contribute million for wheat and barley, The funding has the full sup- breeding.” “Checkoff investments of billions of dollars annually to respectively, up until 2020, it said port of the wheat and barley The WGRF, established in 1994 over $90 million since 1994 Canada’s economy,” Agriculture in a news release Feb. 8. associations and commissions in through an endowment fund cre- have resulted in the develop- Minister Lawrence MacAulay The money comes from the Western Canada, he added. ated from money left in a defunct ment of 120 wheat and barley said in a release. “This substan- Prairie-wide farmer checkoffs on “It gives them time to get their farm support program, will con- varieties,” WGRF vice-chair tial investment in wheat and wheat and barley, which will end plans in place to assume respon- tinue to support public research Keith Degenhardt, said in a barley variety development July 31, 2017, to be replaced by sibility (to fund plant breeding),” on western crops after its current release. “Varieties like Lillian, will advance innovation, giv- provincially based levies. Patterson said. “That’s the intent checkoff ends, Patterson said. Strongfield, Carberry, and Unity ing Canadian grain farmers a “We have enough of a reserve — so there’s no cliff. Nobody has The $120-million fund currently VB have offered not only higher competitive edge to meet world built up in the wheat and barley to worry about support for public earns four to five per cent a year yields but improved end-use demands for food and feed.” checkoffs to provide core fund- research after July 31, 2017 when allowing the farmer-run WGRF properties, and better disease ing for five years to Ag Canada the western checkoff ends. to invest $7 million to $8 million and insect resistance compared [email protected]

Cargill’s Black River arm spins off equity firm Proterra’s investments, are mainly in developing countries

BY KARL PLUME Chicago/Reuters

argill subsidiary Black River Asset Management C announced on Jan. 25 the spinoff of a private equity firm focused on food, agriculture, min- ing and metals investments pri- marily in developing countries. With more than $2.1 bil- lion in assets under manage- ment, Minnesota-based Proterra Investment Partners is one of three independent companies emerging from Black River after Cargill announced its subsidiary’s breakup in September (all figures US$). Cargill is in a restructur- ing aimed at transforming the 150-year-old company into one more responsive to commodities market swings. Losses stemming from the liquidation of hedge funds managed by Black River dragged down Cargill profit in the company’s most recent quarter. Employee-owned Proterra said it would retain all of its fund com- mitments and limited partners, including Cargill. Minneapolis-based Proterra has $782 million in investments in three food-focused funds, $1.2 ® billion in three agriculture-related RANCONA PINNACLE TAKES SEED TREATMENT TECHNOLOGY TO NEW LEVELS. funds and $165 million in a metals and mining fund, the company RANCONA® PINNACLE combines two powerful fungicides that provide both contact and systemic activity, with said. The firm has investments in RANCONA micro-dispersion technology for superior adhesion and coverage. And when more active ingredient regions of Asia, Australia, sub- ends up on your seed and not your equipment, you’ll see improved seed emergence, healthier seedlings, and Saharan Africa and in South America, said Ned Dau, Proterra’s higher yields. To learn more, talk to your Arysta LifeScience representative or visit rancona.com. chief marketing officer and head of investor relations. “We think all of those areas provide opportunities,” he said in an interview. Dau added that Proterra’s investments included farmland development and man- agement, shipping infrastructure Always read and follow label directions. Rancona is a registered trademark of MacDermid Agricultural Solutions, Inc. and companies focused on pro- Arysta LifeScience and the Arysta LifeScience logo are registered trademarks of the Arysta LifeScience Corporation. RANU-002 duction and processing of foods like meat and dairy. Dau declined to elaborate on the fund’s investment strategy. The Manitoba Co-operator | February 11, 2016 27

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(204)326-7000, Reimer Farm Equipment, Hwy #12 1250, 550, 560, 40; Case 800, 830, 900, 930, 1270; 4490 Case tractor; 54-ft Friggstad deep tiller; 20-ft N, Steinbach, MB. www.reimerfarmequipment.com CATTLE SALES Kubota 120, 135; JD 7700 combine; Soft core bal- Case Int 50000 sp swather w/cab, heat & AE w/U2 Do you want to target Manitoba farmers? Place your ers; NH 116 & 495 haybines; various older Imple- PU reel; 140-bu grain dryer; Rock-matic stone pick- ad in the Manitoba Co-operator. Manitoba’s best-read NH FLEX PLATFORMS: In stock Models 973 both every TUESDAY at 9 am ment tires & rims, hyd components. (204)871-2708 er & 12-ft stone rake; 62-ft spray air 12-in swing out farm publication. 25-30’; 74C 30-ft. w/air reel; 88C 36-ft. flex draper; auger; 10,000-gal., 2)5000-gal, 2)3000-gal & February 16th & 23rd or (204)685-2124 94C 25-ft. rigid draper w/trailer. Deliver in SK, MB, 1)1700-gal liquid fertilizer tanks; various size grain AB. 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(204)857-8403 HEADER TRAILERS & ACCESSORIES. Licensed Agrologist on Staff. www.fyfeparts.com FOR SALE: 37-FT LAURIER land packer; 36-ft Arc-Fab Industries. 204-355-9595 For assistance and compensation call IHC #45 cultivator w/harrows; Case 414 plow. All [email protected] www.arcfab.ca Call our toll-free number to take advantage of our Pre- machinery in good shape. Phone:(204)745-2784. Back-Track InvesTIgaTIons payment Bonus. Prepay for 3 weeks and we’ll run your GRAVITY WAGONS- NEW 400-BU., $7,400; 600- ad 2 more weeks for free. That’s 5 weeks for the price Tillage & Seeding 1-866-882-4779. www.backtrackcanada.com bu., $12,500. Large selection of used gravity wag- ANGUS INFLUENCE SALE of 3. Call 1-800-782-0794 today! Friday, February 12, 2016 ons 200-750 bu, $2,000 up. Large selection of used TILLAGE & SEEDING Looking for a hand around the farm? Place a help The Real Used FaRm PaRTs grain carts 495-1050 bu. 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R&G McDonald Livestock. (204)466-2883, bales, 70% Alfalfa 30% Grass, avg 1,200-lb bales, (204)724-2811. Sell Farms, Land & Rural Property. Call Harold ORGANIC (204)253-7373 Delta Real Estate (204)223-8101. $38 per bale. Phone (204)344-5360 or Heated/Spring Threshed (204)781-4504. Lightweight/Green/Tough, PUREBRED CHAROLAIS YEARLINGS & three 2-yr old bulls for sale by private treaty, White & Red ORGANIC Grain Farm For Sale FOR SALE: 5X6 STRAW round bales, $17 per Mixed Grain - Barley, Oats, Rye, bale. (204)447-0184 or (204)447-2756. factor. Phone Brad (204)523-0062 www.clinecattle- Organic – Certified 3290 acre grain farm for sale south of Flax, Wheat, Durum, Lentils, Peas, company.ca LARGE ROUND 3RD CUT alfalfa grass mix bales, Canola, Chickpeas, Triticale, WANT THE ORGANIC ADVANTAGE? Contact an Killarney, MB only 1/4 mile from paved No rain. Also some 1st & 2nd cut. 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SASKATOON, LLOYDMINSTER, Royal LePage Riverbend Realty FOR SALE: 15 ANGUS Hereford X Heifer Calves, GROW ORGANIC QUINOA! Total production con- ROUND BALES OF ALFALFA Grass Hay 1,250- LETHBRIDGE, VANCOUVER, will make excellent cows. Call Don Guilford, Here- tracts available. Visit: www.quinoa.com or lbs to 1,300-lbs, small squares, Alfalfa Grass mix- MINNEDOSA ford Ranch (204)873-2430, Clearwater. Phone:(306)933-9525. REAL ESTATE tures, also small square Wheat Straw bales, store Farms & Ranches – Wanted in shed. Also 2 yearling Black Angus bulls. Phone 1-204-724-6741 FOR SALE: POLLED HEREFORD Bulls Yearlings (204)886-2083. PERSONAL FARMS WANTED. If you are considering selling & Long Yearlings, semen tested & performance TAME HAY, EARLY CUT, no rain, 5x6 soft core. your farm, contact me. I have eight years experi- records avail. Call Don Guilford, Hereford Ranch Phone (204)886-2960, Teulon MB. (204)873-2430, Clearwater. 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We also have 3 bulls at the Douglas Houses & Lots Bull Development Centre selling on April 2nd 2016. Vanderveen CAREERS Call Uphill Shorthorns (204)764-2663, cell NOTRE DAME USED OIL •• Buy Buy UsedUsed Oil Help Wanted (204)365-7155 [email protected] READY TO MOVE 3-BDRM home. Just completed. NOTRE Stunning white& FILTER shaker kitchen. DEPOT See photos on web- • BuyBuy Batteries Commodity LIVESTOCK site. MARVIN HOMES, Marvin Vogt, Mitchell, MB. • Services Ltd. EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY- SILVER WEAN- (204)326-1493• Buy Used Oil or (204)355-8484. • Buy Batteries www.marvin- DAME • Collect Collect UsedUsed Filters LINGS INC. is looking for fulltime Hog Barn Work- Cattle – Simmental homes.ca• Collect Used Filters • Collect Oil Containers • Collect• Collect Oil Oil Containers Containers Licensed and Bonded Grain Brokers ers. Job duties include daily chores, assisting sows USED • Antifreeze 37 4th Ave. NE Carman, MB R0G 0J0 at farrowing, A.I Breeding, some minor record keep- PIZZEY SIMMENTALS IS SELLING on the farm SouthernREAL and Western ESTATE Manitoba ing and etc. We have two locations in Interlake, yearling Simmental Bulls Red & Black & Traditional, Tel:Land 204-248-2110 For Rent OIL & Southern,Southern Eastern, Ph. (204) 745-6444 Manitoba; one is located 7-miles south -west of Ar- moderate birth weights. Call Calvin (204)847-2055. and Western Email: [email protected] borg, MB and the other at 9-miles south-west of LOOKING TO RENT IN Stonewall, Teulon, Warren Western Manitoba Fisher Branch, MB. Weekend work required. Expe- Andy Vanderveen · Brett Vanderveen WE HAVE AN EXCELLENT group of polled year- & Rosser area. Phone (204)513-0332. FILTER Manitoba rience an asset but not required. Starting wage ling Simmental bulls. Your bull comes with a full Jesse Vanderveen $12-15.10 per hour plus benefits. Please forward all guarantee, is semen tested, fed, insured until deliv- REAL ESTATE DEPOT Tel: 204-248-2110 A Season to Grow… Only Days to Pay! resumes to [email protected] or mail to Box ered (No later than June 1st), and delivered (Within 1320 Arborg, MB R0C 0A0. MB.) when you need him, all at our cost. Call Ray Land For Sale Cormier at (204)736-2608 and you can also visit JOHN DIDYCHUK OF TOUTES Aides & the estate CERTIFIED SEED our website at www.riverbankfarms.com All bulls of Laurence Didychuk of Rorketon, MB intend to are sold out of the yard by private treaty. sell private lands: NE7-29-14W, W1/2 7-29-14W, CERTIFIED SEED LIVESTOCK E1/2 32-28-15W, NE31-28-15W, NW9-29-14W, SW17-29-14W, SE9-29-14W to Clayton Breault, Cereal Seeds Cattle Various Jesse Breault & Dwain Breault who will be consid- LESS FUSARIUM MORE BOTTOM LINE. GP ered by Manitoba Agriculture, Food & Rural Devel- Wheat WFT603 seed available. Suitable for ethanol 500 BRED HEIFERS. Reds, Blacks, Silvers & opment for possible transfer of the Crown land for- production, livestock feed. Western Feed Grain De- Tans. Start calving March 25th, 2016. Had all shots, age lease associated with this ranch unit. This velopment Co-op Ltd. 1-877-250-1552 www.wfgd.ca preg checked, Ivomec, pelvic measured, weigh ap- forage lease currently consists of the following: prox 1250-lbs. Phone:(204)325-2416. NW27-28-14W, S1/2 27-28-14W, E1/2 28-28-14W, DE DELL SEEDS INC. Non GMO hybrid corn. High NW06-29-14W, SE07-29-14W, W1/2 28-28-14W, yield at a lower cost. Free Delivery. Manitoba Deal- FOR SALE: 40 GOOD Charolais cross cows, bred E1/2 32-28-14W, W1/2 33-28-14W, W1/2 er, Gerald (204)268-5224. Charolais, due to start calving March 1st. 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The price paid for organically tionships with other farmers BY LORRAINE STEVENSON raised beef has consistently and your feed suppliers... you Co-operator staff remained higher than conven- have to look after that. You wners of a Pipestone-area tional, usually hovering around can’t find that kind of grain farm that has more than whatever the cash market is everywhere.” O tripled its cropped acres paying plus a dollar on the hot Capturing the premiums for in less than a decade say it’s all hanging weight, Lobreau said. organically raised cattle also due to switching from conven- And while many farmers are requires a commitment to mar- tional to organic. wary of the transition process keting. Timing is everything if Bryce Lobreau, who farms with and time it takes, Lobreau said it you’re going to capture the full his parents Danny and Robin, was a fairly straightforward pro- organic premium. said they decided to transition cedure for their farm, which was “You’re marketing your cattle their farm in 2009 to add more mostly forage and hay land. in advance,” he said. “You can’t value to their small livestock “We were practically organic afford to put all this expensive operation. anyways,” said Lobreau. “We grain in them and then all of a “We were just trying to create just weren’t certified. We had to sudden have to send them to an some extra income out of the cat- make only minor changes to our auction mart.” tle,” said Lobreau. “Times were operation.” gruelling through the recession.” As for day-to-day operational Seller’s market Pipestone-area beef producer Bryce Lobreau wants other farmers to know about It might have seemed like a management of an organic But he has no problem find- the opportunities in organic farming. PHOTO: LAURA TELFORD gamble at a time when consum- operation, Lobreau said there is ing buyers. On the contrary, it’s ers of organics were also feel- more paperwork involved and more a matter of taking his pick. ing the pinch of a downturned Today Pristine Prairie ously just 200 all happened after the regime requires more for- “On the organic side there’s economy. Organics is Manitoba’s largest 2009. That expansion is all due ward planning. not enough to even meet the But the timing proved just organic livestock feeder, with to increased farm profitability “Keeping track of everything demand for it right now,” he said. right, said Lobreau. By the time a land base of 5,000 acres. The in a market where demand for and keeping better records Lobreau said organic produc- they’d completed their transition land is in mostly hay land and what they had to sell far out- would probably be the biggest tion is definitely something he’d and were ready to sell organic fat improved pasture, but there is stripped supply. changes,” he said. urge other farmers to consider. cattle, there were buyers more 1,000 cropped acres. Their herd “It (the transition to organic) Organic cattle can only be fed “For young farmers who don’t than ready to buy. By 2012, the of beef cows now numbers 250 is the single reason we’ve been organically grown grains, so a have the capital to pay for the sector had bounced back and animals and they also raise and able to expand this quick,” he producer must continually have inputs, organic is a good way to consumer demand for organic sell between 1,000 and 1,500 cat- said. feed supplies lined up well in get started,” he said. food was higher than ever. tle a year. They sell live cattle to buyers advance. “It’s 100 per cent the reason we “We got into this at the right representing meat companies “It’s supply chain manage- were able to get to the size we did time,” said Lobreau. “We were in Profitability in the U.S., Ontario and B.C., ment,” he said. “We’re buying in the amount of time we did.” the right spot to grow with the Adding an additional 800 earning a premium of anywhere grain because we don’t grow market.” cropped acres to what was previ- from 30 to 50 per cent. all of our own feed. So rela- [email protected]

Organic potatoes a tough row to hoe — but profitability makes the effort to produce them worthwhile Kroeker Farms Ltd. has been growing organic potatoes since the early 2000s

ing potatoes, said Marv Dyck, Kroeker One of their biggest challenges has BY LORRAINE STEVENSON Farms organic farm manager. been finding varieties best suited for an Co-operator staff “Our rotation is basically set up with “We once thought that organic system, Rempel said. A heavy a horticultural year, followed by a grain the soil was really just nitrogen user crop like potatoes not only t was more than a hunch that year, followed by a green manure year an anchor for the roots must be a very efficient user of soil nutri- prompted one of Canada’s leading and then we rotate back to a horticultural and it was just basically ents, but in an organic rotation needs potato producers to begin to transi- crop,” he said. optimum disease resistance and it has to I chemistry that was tion a few acres to an organic produc- They also use on-farm-produced com- look good after harvest. tion system in 1999. post as fertilizer and compost teas which needed. Now we look more “There’s just a whole host of things to The evidence was mounting that are a natural fungicide. Weed control is to soil as being biology.” think about when choosing your variet- organics had potential, said Wayne achieved by a combination of mechanical ies,” Rempel said. “That’s been our big- Rempel, CEO of Kroeker Farms Ltd. in an and manual means. To control insects, gest area of research.” interview. they’ve experimented with various ways Wayne Rempel Has it all been worth it? “We felt that there was a growing mar- and now use a range of controls, from CEO Kroeker Farms Ltd. Absolutely, Rempel said. Organically ket for organic. The marketing side of it biosprays and bug vacs, to flamers and grown potatoes do not yield as high as intrigued us,” he said. even trenches lined with plastic to keep conventional crops, but they’re satis- Today Poplar Grove Farm, a wholly potato beetles off the plants. It’s been a process of continuously fied when they yield between 50 to 65 owned subsidiary of Kroeker Farms Ltd., learning by observing and working per cent of conventional. The premium is Manitoba’s largest certified organic Complicated with the land, and taking a whole-farm consumers pay for organic potatoes grower of red, yellow and russet potatoes It’s a healthy and productive system approach, Dyck said. makes this a consistently profitable crop and one of relatively few large organic that works now. But 15 years ago, when “You have to be willing to get into the to grow in what is otherwise a capital vegetable producers in the entire country. they began they had no idea how com- biology of the system in a way that you intensive, competitive industry with stag- They also grow onions in an organic rota- plicated it would be to establish. It is maybe didn’t have to do before,” he said. nant growth. Poplar Grove Farm-grown tion near Winkler. no small undertaking to figure out a “A lot of your solutions are not off the potatoes are sold under an organic stamp Those 20 acres certified by 2001 have management-intensive system when shelf, but are more part of the farm. You through Peak of the Market. now grown to 4,000 acres, or approxi- your focus has been on use of inputs, have to think of things ahead of time and “Yields have been where we wanted mately 20 per cent of Kroeker Farms’ Rempel said. you have to be able to spend a lot of time them to be and it has been worthwhile entire landbase. Potatoes and onions “It required a change in our thinking,” seeking out new ways of doing things.” to be organic,” said Rempel. “It’s a lot of remain their primary focus, grown in a he said. “We once thought that the soil Plus, there were not — and still are work. I think if we’d known how much we rotation with other crops including was really just an anchor for the roots not — a lot of organic farmers around to probably wouldn’t have started. But it’s grains, oilseeds, hemp, and hay. It’s a rota- and it was just basically chemistry that help you find those answers, he added. working for us now.” tion designed to keep weeds in check and was needed. Now we look more to soil as “You have to be willing to seek out those boost nitrogen for the year they’re grow- being biology.” answers and be diligent about it.” [email protected] 34 The Manitoba Co-operator | February 11, 2016 Soybeans — the ‘kitchen sink’ strategy works, but… Ontario trials suggest early seeding is the best and cheapest management practice

By Angela Lovell Co-operator contributor

ntensive management can improve soybean yields, but I growers should evaluate whether each strategy pencils out, says a soybean specialist with the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs. Speaking at the Manitoba Agronomists Conference (MAC) in Winnipeg in December, Horst Bohner described more than a decade of research to evalu- ate various management strat- egies to increase Ontario soy- bean yields — currently stuck at around 45 bu./acre — by at least 10 bu./acre. Strategies evaluated include planting date, pre-tillage, using a planter instead of a drill, and using inoculants, seed treat- ments, foliar fungicides and additional fertilizer. Most have given some yield benefits, but early planting has proven to be one of the most important, pro- viding an average yield increase of 3.8 bu./acre.

Early start best The take-home message for soybean growers and agronomists in Manitoba is not to overdo soybean management, says an Ontario soybean specialist. photo: arlene bomback “If soybeans are planted early there is more time for the plant to grow during the vegetative Ontario soy growers are mov- stages produced an average of growth stages, putting on addi- ing to planters rather than “Meanwhile growers should try whatever 5.2 bu./acre increase. tional nodes, leading to more drills. On average this seems But it becomes an economic flowers and pods and therefore, to increase yields by 1.8 bu./ they want to try because it’s really hard to decision and may not be a good yield,” Bohner said. “Ideally we acre, but the switch is more significantly mess up soybeans.” recommendation for everyone,” would like to see six trifoliate about reducing seed costs than Bohner said. leaves before the plant starts to increasing yield, Bohner said. The take-home message for flower. The only way to achieve “When growers use a row unit Horst Bohner soybean growers and agrono- this is by early planting. If grow- planter they get more plants per OMAFRA mists in Manitoba is not to ers plant early they also need to acre because the seeding depth overdo soybean management, choose a full-season variety so is more consistent.” he said, adding that foliar feed- they don’t miss the opportunity in terms of increasing yield and consistently gave an average ing, and using biostimulants of late-season rains in August.” The ‘kitchen sink’ strategy plant size. When we married 2.1 bu./acre more yield. But and other additives does not Bohner noted that in Bohner said one strategy defi- the concept of really feeding Bohner noted that in Manitoba consistently change yields. Manitoba, where the season is nitely works, but whether it the beans and growing a longer- this approach may not work “Large yield gains will already tight for growing soy- pays is another matter. That’s maturing variety we managed to because of fewer frost-free days. require impacting reproductive beans, growers may have to throwing the ‘kitchen sink’ at a squeeze seven bushels per acre growth stages, which means we experiment with planting date long-season variety with a high more yield out on average and it Fungicides — maybe need to continue to work on and varieties to see what works seeding rate of 250,000 seeds/ was essentially 100 per cent con- Bohner expects there will be pod set and retention issues,” best in their area. acre, CruiserMaxx seed treat- sistent — at every site we had a trend to apply more foliar Bohner said. He said many Ontario bean ment, HiCoat inoculant, Quilt more yield,” Bohner said. fungicides to soybeans, but “Meanwhile growers should growers are moving away from foliar fungicide, 50 lbs./acre Unfortunately the cost of all again, the economics need to try whatever they want to try direct seeding to some pre- of N in the form of ESN and the inputs was $140/acre, mak- be assessed. because it’s really hard to sig- tillage, mainly to handle heavy ammonium sulphate, three ing the strategy uneconomic. He said that in Ontario, one nificantly mess up soybeans. corn residue. His tests with pre- gallons/acre of 2-20-18 liquid The research did show the application at the R2 to R3 They may take a yield drop but tillage increased yields on aver- applied in-furrow, six litres of value of a longer-maturing vari- growth stage averaged about it’s usually small. I’d suggest age by 1.8 bu./acre. “Soybeans SRN slow-release N and two ety with 200 crop heat units two bushels per acre yield only experimenting with the don’t like a lot of heavy residue,” litres of 3-16-16 foliar fertilizer. longer than recommended for increase, and spraying twice at amount of acres they’re willing he said. “This package worked nicely the area in whichT:10.25” it was grown the R2 and again at the R3 to R4 to play with.” T:4”

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Italian Price spikes spur crop chemical police seize ‘brightened’ theft from Brazilian farmers olives Chemical costs rise on Brazilian reals’ decline against U.S. dollars

Old olives were They broke the storage locker. “When they steal, they ‘recycled’ with BYV GUSTA O BONATO “… gangs which used They were thorough and took already know to whom they will Sorriso/Reuters only the most expensive chemi- sell. They know which product copper sulphate for to rob banks and cals,” he said. to take,” Santana added. colour spike in pesticide prices armoured cars are Brazil’s soy crop is quickly The soy producers’ group in Brazil, after a slump in migrating.” maturing, with fields already Aprosoja said some farmers, A the country’s currency, being harvested, so farmers in debt and facing tight credit Rome/Reuters has spurred numerous thefts need large amounts of pesticide with Brazil’s recession deepen- on farms in Mato Grosso, the Diogo Santana on site to combat weeds, fungus ing, may be looking for a cheap, talian police have country’s top grain-producing Brazilian state policeman and insects. albeit illegal, alternative. seized 85,000 tonnes state, stoking grower concern as “Due to the high prices “The problem is the farm- I of green olives treated the region’s soy harvest begins of these products, gangs ers receiving the goods,” said with copper sulphate to in earnest. 2015, mirroring the Brazilian which used to rob banks and Aprosoja President Endrigo brighten their colour, The cases of agrochemical real currency’s fall of about armoured cars are migrating,” Dalcin. and thousands of tonnes theft in Mato Grosso, mainly one-third against the dollar last said Diogo Santana, a state For him, Mato Grosso’s grain of foreign olive oil being from on-farm storage rooms, year, according to Imea, a local policeman in charge of investi- output is not at risk — the state passed off as “Made in jumped 82 per cent in 2015, to farm economy research insti- gating such crimes. “The profits harvests as much soy as Iowa Italy.” 51 cases, from 28 in 2014, data tute. Most pesticides in Brazil are higher and risks lower.” and Illinois combined — but N i n e t e e n p e o p l e from the state police compiled are imported. Scarce police patrolling of the the thieves spread a sense of face charges over the for Reuters showed. Farmer Orcival Guimarães in vast expanse of Mato Grosso insecurity among farmers. “painted” olives, includ- The toll for the first weeks of Mato Grosso had a cargo worth and weak security on farms “I, myself, almost got robbed. ing use of banned addi- 2016 is not yet available, but 1.3 million reais (C$450,000) make them easy targets for We had to hire private secu- tives, the forestry police anecdotal reports of robberies stolen in the middle of the night criminals. Typically it happens rity, as a gang tried to attack said Feb. 3. are growing more frequent. last week. at night. my farm three times at night. Old olives from previ- Agrochemical prices in the “Neighbours saw two pickup Robberies are carried out by It’s really bad and unnerves the ous years’ harvests which state jumped 30 per cent in trucks with six to eight men… large gangs, on demand. farm workers.” had lost their colour were “recycled” with a coat of copper sulphate to give them an intense and uni- form green colour. Copper sulphate was a clever choice, police said, because it is not normally classified as a colourant WHY DO SOME so food control authorities do not usually test for it. The home of pizza and CALL IT THE BEST prosciutto has long strug- gled against counterfeit- ing of its prized culinary goods, and police esti- mate the domestic mar- ket for fake foodstuffs is worth around one billion PERFORMING euros (C$1.54 billion) a year. Police also said they put six people under inves- tigation in the south- GROUP 2 ern Puglia region and seized 7,000 tonnes of olive oil purporting to be HERBICIDE? the Italian “extra-virgin” variety. DNA tests showed the olives that yielded the oil were not from Italy, until recently the world’s sec- ond-biggest olive oil pro- ducer, but places includ- ing Syria and Turkey, the police statement said. Thousands of tonnes of foreign oil falsely labelled as Italian had also been sold in the U.S. and Japan, police said. Italian authorities say the olive industry’s 2014- 15 nightmare year, when bad weather, a fruit fly blight and a deadly bac- terium hit crops, left the market more vul- nerable to the risk of counterfeiting. ™ Overexposure to copper THREE WORDS: FLUSH AFTER FLUSH sulphate, normally used in pesticide products, No other Group 2 herbicide offers the kind of relentless, Flush after flush™ can cause nausea, vomit- control you’ll get with EVEREST® 2.0. It doesn’t just get the hard-to-kill weeds ing and abdominal pain. you see — like wild oats, green foxtail and other resistant biotypes — it gets the It can be lethal in some weeds you know are coming. Young wheat gets an important head start. And cases. you get higher yields. Ask your retailer about EVEREST 2.0. A herbicide you can count on.

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BY LUDWIG BURGER Basel/Reuters “I can’t imagine another bidder making a higher hina made its boldest overseas offer.” takeover move when state-owned C ChemChina agreed a US$43 bil- lion bid for Swiss seeds and pesticides Patrick Huber group Syngenta on Feb. 3, aiming to Mirabaud Asset Management improve domestic food production. The largest-ever foreign purchase by a Chinese firm, announced by both com- panies, will accelerate a shakeup in glo- The Committee on Foreign Investment bal agrochemicals and marks a setback for in the United States (CFIUS), whose man- U.S. firm Monsanto, which failed to buy date is U.S. national security, would not Syngenta last year. pose a major hurdle, Ramsay said. China, the world’s largest agricultural Swiss regulators said their conditions market, is looking to secure food supply were largely met by the terms of the deal, for its population. Syngenta’s portfolio of although they want Swiss retail investors top-tier chemicals and patent-protected to receive the ChemChina offer in Swiss seeds will represent a major upgrade of its francs and warnings to be given on foreign potential output. exchange risks. “Only around 10 per cent of Chinese ChemChina chairman Ren Jianxin (l) arrives at Syngenta’s headquarters in Basel, Switzerland on Feb. 3 to Syngenta’s board would still have to con- farmland is efficient. This is more than just announce what could be the largest-ever overseas acquisition by a Chinese firm. Photo: Reuters/Arnd Wiegmann sider any rival offers, Ramsay said, although a company buying another. This is a gov- there are tough financial penalty clauses ernment attempting to address a real prob- ChemChina’s Syngenta purchase would bidder making a higher offer,” Huber said, for both parties if they fail to deliver on the lem,” a source close to the deal told Reuters. be more than double CNOOC’s US$17.7 adding that although U.S. regulators may deal. Years of intensive farming combined billion buy of Canadian energy company not block the deal, they could delay it. Syngenta’s chairman said ChemChina with overuse of chemicals has degraded Nexen in 2012. will be on the lookout for more deals as land and poisoned water supplies, leaving Shares in Syngenta rose on news of the ‘Appropriate and attractive’ China strives to improve its food supply. China vulnerable to crop shortages. The deal, but at around 412 Swiss francs, were Syngenta CEO John Ramsay, who “Obviously (ChemChina) is very inter- deal fits into Beijing’s plans to modernize some way below the agreed offer price of described the ChemChina offer as “very ested in securing food supply for 1.5 billion agriculture over the next five years. US$465 per share, equivalent to 480 francs appropriate and attractive,” said he people and as a result knows that only tech- “I was sent to the countryside at the (C$665), reflecting market concerns that saw no major barriers and noted that nology can get them there,” Michel Demare age of 15, so I’m very familiar with what the deal could yet stumble over regula- ChemChina — short for China National said. farmers need when they work the land. tory hurdles and limited expectations of a Chemical Corp. — had secure financing Syngenta is already the largest supplier of The Chinese have relied mainly on tradi- counter-offer. in place. crop chemicals, excluding seeds, in China tional ways of farming. We want to spread “Syngenta has never been valued so A source with knowledge of the deal said with a six per cent share of a fragmented Syngenta’s integrated solution among highly. Over the last few years the company the funding would come from a range of market, the group’s chief operating officer smallholder farmers,” ChemChina chair- has failed to demonstrate it can generate Chinese players, as well as HSBC and China Davor Pisk said. man Ren Jianxin told a media briefing. reasonable earnings on its own,” Patrick CITIC Bank International. Lower grain prices, U.S. farmers’ result- With growth slowing at home, Chinese Huber, a fund manager at Mirabaud Asset “I think the overall regulatory approvals ing cutbacks in spending, and pressure companies are increasingly looking abroad Management told Reuters. will not be very challenging,” Ramsay told from investors to bolster profits have also for deals that can boost their business “We will definitely tender our shares at Reuters, adding he expected antitrust regu- sent many of the world’s largest agricultural and help them diversify. If completed, the offered price. I can’t imagine another lators to acknowledge the limited overlap. companies scrambling to cut deals. The Manitoba Co-operator | February 11, 2016 37 Trans-Pacific trade deal signed For Canada, the U.S. and others, two years of negotiations and debate lie ahead

said the TPP would be voted on canola suppliers now have BY REBECCA HOWARD before the end of 2016, while better access to Japan than Wellington/Reuters Malaysia said the deal had Canada does,” Canola Council already been approved, although of Canada president Patti Miller he Trans-Pacific some legislative changes were said. Partnership, one of the still needed. “Failure to participate in the T world’s biggest multina- TPP would forfeit not only $500 tional trade deals, was signed ‘Better access’ million in new export market by Canada and 11 other mem- Canada’s Trade Minister Chrystia potential, it would place at ber nations on Feb. 4 in New Freeland signed the deal on Feb. serious risk $1 billion of cur- Zealand, but the massive trade 4, but has said “signing does not rent meat exports,” Joe Reda, pact will still require years of equal ratifying.” president of the Canadian Meat tough negotiations before it She emphasized Thursday Council, said in a separate becomes a reality. that the government committed release. The TPP, a deal which will itself to a wide-ranging consulta- “The moment that the TPP cover 40 per cent of the world tion on the TPP during its elec- enters into force, the status economy, has already taken five tion campaign and that process quo will no longer exist,” CMC years of negotiations to reach the was currently underway. executive director Jim Laws said signing stage. “Why would you sign some- in the same release. “The glo- A demonstrator delivers flyers during a rally against the Trans-Pacific Partnership The signing is “an important thing you don’t know the details bal trading environment will trade deal in front of the government house at Santiago, Chile on Feb. 4. step” but the agreement “is still of and may not even agree have changed substantially and Photo: Reuters/Ivan Alvarado just a piece of paper, or rather with?” Tracey Ramsey, trade permanently.” over 16,000 pieces of paper until critic for the opposition New Canada’s agri-food export it actually comes into force,” said Democrats, said Thursday. “No Export-oriented agricul- that already have bilateral trade sector, he said, “will either be New Zealand Prime Minister one in their right mind would ture and agri-food sectors in pacts with competing exporters. in a position to benefit from John Key at the ceremony in sign a mortgage without know- Canada cheered the signing, For example, “we have been the new world reality — or it Auckland. ing the interest rate, yet that’s but warned Thursday that with- a stable supplier of canola seed will retract under the heavy and The TPP will now undergo a essentially what (Freeland) is out a TPP deal, they could lose to Japan for over 40 years, but enduring cost of historic oppor- two-year ratification period in doing with this bad deal.” out on exports to TPP nations we are acutely aware that other tunity squandered.” which at least six countries — accounting for 85 per cent of the combined gross domestic pro- duction of the 12 TPP nations — Advertorial must approve the final text for the deal to be implemented. 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BY SHANNON VANRAES Co-operator staff “So you have to be careful you don’t overreact to it, but on the other hand, if you think there is t started with a loose sow a clear threat to yourself or to your employees, and ended with death then you have to get police involved.” I threats. “It really got out of control very quickly,” said Andrew Dickson, general manager of Andrew Dickson the Manitoba Pork Council, recalling how public interest in a pig found near Winnipeg’s Perimeter Highway last May “That is what the animal was he said as he told the story at quickly evolved into something raised for,” said Dickson, add- the annual Manitoba Swine more sinister. ing if there had been any issue Seminar last week. Nicknamed “Mercy the Pig” with how the animal had been Soon Manitoba Pork’s offices the sow was found roaming cared for or its physical condi- were inundated with phone near Winnipeg’s city limits. A tion, provincial officials would calls. Some were polite, but the passerby stopped and filmed have been called in to investi- vast majority was not. the animal eating grass and paign was set up to purchase could be returned. By the time gate. “I said the pig has gone “We had more than 600 calls receiving pats before police the pig and send it to an animal animal rights activists offered to the processing plant, but we to our office,” said Dickson. assisted in loading it onto a sanctuary. to buy the animal for about have 301,200 other ones and I’m “Two-thirds of them were from trailer. Before long, several At the same time, the pork $3,000, it had already arrived at quite happy to offer them all up the United States, there were media outlets had picked up the council was working to find its intended destination, a U.S. for $3,000 apiece.” death threats; we had to involve story and a GoFundMe cam- the animal’s owner so that it processing plant. But the story didn’t end there, the RCMP; it was insane.” The organization’s Facebook page and Twitter feed were also swamped with crass and threatening comments, so many that both had to be shut down. Nearly nine months later, SEE Technology the council has yet to be able to relaunch its social media accounts. Dickson said the organiza- TOUCH Innovation tion realizes the violent views of the activists who targeted them represent a very small minor- ity of extremists, but he knows BE Empowered future forays into social media will have to take them into account. “When we relaunch these social media techniques, we’ll make sure that we’ve got some strong controls in place and we will be more careful about restricting the type of mate- rial that we’re prepared to talk about,” he said. “And if it gets out of hand we’ll use the appro- priate tools that these systems have in place to maintain civil conduct.” Given trends in activism over the last decade — which have seen more emphasis put on social media — he’s not entirely surprised by the ordeal. In the United States, these types of tactics have been common for some time, said Dickson. “These groups are entitled to their opinion, but there are rules about civil conduct,” he said. “So you have to be care- ful you don’t overreact to it. But on the other hand, if you think Decisions are made in the field at there is a clear threat to yourself or to your employees, then you Western Canada’s only outdoor farm expo! have to get police involved.” Speaking to producers at the annual Manitoba Swine LANGHAM Join us at the second annual Ag in Motion on July 19 - 21, 2016. 16 Seminar in Winnipeg last week, It’s a unique opportunity to get up close and personal with today’s agricultural the general manager offered technology. Experience live demonstrations of field equipment, crops, livestock some practical advice. and services all together on 320 acres near Saskatoon. “You are being watched,” he said. “This is the crazy non- sense that goes on and we’ve all got to watch what we do, and SASKATOON ™ what I’ve suggested is really check your trailer next time.”

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government to back off on this “At the same time our barns BY SHANNON VANRAES anaerobic digester issue,” he “We know we are aging and we need to start Co-operator staff said. “So in a sense, the morato- replacing our capacity to pro- rium is basically off, we can move need to have more duce,” he said, adding that the fter years of dealing with forward building barns using the finisher barns in three or four new barns that will new diseases, hog barn two-cell separation system.” the province, we be built in 2016 are only a drop A restrictions and country- Technically the province is need to bring more in the bucket. of-origin labelling, pork pro- allowing new barns to be built In 2015, the province produced ducers at the annual Manitoba under what it calls a pilot pro- balance between our about 7.9 million pigs, still far less Swine Seminar were told things gram, one that is restricted by production capacity, than in previous years. In 2007, are looking up for the industry. location and requires producers and our processing Manitoba produced roughly 9.5 “There is a lot of good news,” meet 11 additional requirements. million pigs, from about 370,000 said Andrew Dickson, general But Dickson said those capacity.” sows. The number of hog opera- manager of the Manitoba Pork requirements are simpler to tions has also shrunk in recent Council, during his state-of- navigate than might first be years, said Dickson. the-industry address. He cited expected. Andrew Dickson But Manitoba remains the U.S. repeal of country-of- “Producers are already doing Canada’s largest pork exporter origin labelling as a big win for many of these requirements,” he and things are heading in the Canadian producers, one that said. which should allow producers ince, we need to bring more right direction, even as uncer- would help both sales and There is also positive news to secure the cash they need to balance between our produc- tainties about porcine epidemic profitability. New trade deals, on the financial side. Securing renew infrastructure. tion capacity, and our process- diarrhea and the U.S. swine sec- including the Trans-Pacific financing for replacement But there is still much work ing capacity,” said Dickson. “We tor remain, he said. Partnership, where also posi- barns has been extremely dif- to do, and many barns to build are short about one million to The council will continue to tives, he said. ficult due to issues of evalu- if the province’s pork produc- 1.5 million finisher pigs in this push for a Hog Stabilization Signs also point to new hog ations, Dickson said. But now ers hope to bring production province in terms of our total Program as well, said Dickson. barns being built in 2016, the Farm Credit Corporation has capacity in line with processing processing capacity.” “There is always more to be general manager noted. indicated a willingness to base capacity. That translates into building done,” he said. “2015 was a big breakthrough; evaluations on the cost of con- “We know we need to have 80 new barns, each able to house we finally got the provincial struction and not market value, more finisher barns in the prov- 4,000 finisher pigs at a time. [email protected]

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years, moving to about 85 per bird than conventional bat- of the Tim Hortons and Burger from meat-packing plants and The Humane Society is also cent alternative over conven- tery cages, along with perches, King chains, that it would barns, had specifically called disappointed Canadian farm- tional in 15 years. scratching surfaces and private move to 100 per cent cage-free out Swiss Chalet and Harvey’s ers aren’t phasing out cages “All production would be in nesting boxes. eggs for its Canadian, U.S. and in its announcement Feb. 1 entirely as the difference in enriched housing, free run, While not free run or free Mexican stores by 2025. hailing RBI’s move. welfare between birds raised aviary or free range by 2036, range, the enriched model is The chains’ egg-based Chains such as Subway, in any type of cage compared assuming the current market meant to maintain food safety, menu offerings include Tim McDonald’s, Wendy’s and with other methods is “night conditions prevail,” the organi- reduce mortalities, limit can- Hortons’ B.E.L.T. bagels, break- Starbucks have made simi- and day,” Thurston said. zation said in a release, adding nibalism and other aggressive fast sandwiches and break- lar commitments in recent Pelissero said there are those projections “represent behaviours and ensure ade- fast wraps and Burger King’s months, giving various time downsides to any system. a realistic forecast of what is quate feed and water for all Croissan’wiches, breakfast bis- frames. Chickens that have too much achievable.” birds. cuits, breakfast muffins, break- Mercy for Animals presi- freedom can peck each other Manitoba Egg Producers, for fast platters and hash brown dent Nathan Runkle on Feb. to death. one, already announced in late ‘Outrageous’ burritos. 5 described the Egg Farmers’ Canada, which manages 2013 it would ban the installa- “This announcement is O n t a r i o - b a s e d C a r a timeline as “simply outra- supply and prices, produces tion of new conventional cages a huge shift and we’re con- Operations, whose chains geous... If egg producers truly eggs mostly for its domestic beyond 2014. fident the market will make in Canada include Swiss care about animal welfare, they market. Prices paid to farm- Egg Farmers of Canada said it happen before 2036,” said Chalet, Harvey’s, Milestones, shouldn’t allow animals to lan- ers reflect costs of produc- it also hopes to discuss, with Sayara Thurston, a cam- Montana’s, Kelsey’s and oth- guish in crowded, filthy cages tion, meaning that egg buy- stakeholders and consumers, paigner with Humane Society ers, announced Feb. 4 some for decades on end.” ers and possibly consumers the benefits of the enriched- International, adding that of its brands will shift toward will absorb higher prices, housing model, “which do U.S. farmers have not made a cage-free egg supplies start- Too much freedom Pelissero said. not seem to be well or widely similar pledge. ing this year, and all brands The two-decade target is Most of a farmer’s cost understood outside of the Egg Farmers of Canada’s by 2020. intended to protect farmers of production is from feed, industry.” announcement follows a pledge Mercy for Animals, an ani- from financial hardship, as however. B:17.4” Enriched housing provides Feb. 1 from Restaurant Brands mal welfare group known for non-conventional systems are T:17.4” birds with more space per International (RBI), operator its releases of undercover video more expensive, Pelissero said. With files from Co-operator staff. S:17.4”

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The Zanzibar government BY KIZITO MAKOYE and several non-government Jambiani, Tanzania/Thomson Reuters organizations have embarked Foundation on a series of awareness cam- paigns to enlighten women of uhura Salim was not their rights through grassroots entirely sure her fam- advocacy to get rid of discrimi- Z ily would ever recover a natory practices. piece of land that her father-in- Social, economic and law seized when her husband political rights for women in died in a fishing accident some Tanzania are secured within 11 years ago. the constitution but experts The widow, who lives with her say women tend to have infe- four children in Jambiani vil- rior land rights compared to lage, South Unguja, in Zanzibar men and their access to land is in Tanzania, had grown food often indirect and insecure as crops on the four-acre farm for they rarely acquire land in their years until her father-in-law own right. seized and tried to sell the land after her husband’s burial. Learning their rights Although Tanzania’s consti- The training included an intro- tution upholds equal rights to duction to property rights, laws property ownership, customary on matrimonial property and practices continue to impact inheritance rights. women who often only have It was conducted by a local access to land via their hus- non-government organiza- bands, fathers or other male rel- tion, Vitongoji Environmental atives and have no idea of their Conservation Association rights. A seaweed farmer lays her crop out to dry on palm leaves on Tanzania’s Zanzibar island in 2007. Farming seaweed has afforded (VICA), set up by Pemba envi- The situation is even more a degree of financial independence to some women in Zanzibar, where women’s rights to family farmland can be tenuous. ronmental activists and funded complicated in Zanzibar, the Photo: Reuters/Finbarr O’Reilly by the Foundation for Civil semi-autonomous archipelago Societies in Tanzania. of the eastern African nation, we really need for our very maize and vegetables to feed in-law to court to try to retrieve Salim said the training that has its own laws and no survival,” Salim, 48, told the my family.” the farm. armed her with the knowledge land policy expressly guaran- Thomson Reuters Foundation But Salim, who had to try to For she is among a group of to fight back, challenging her teeing women’s rights to land. in an interview. eke a living from seaweed farm- widows in Zanzibar to receive “I really don’t know why he “I’ve suffered a lot because ing and bottling coconut oil, training on property and inher- decided to take away the land I had no other place to plant fought back, taking her father- itance rights. Continued on next page »

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Get weather on your desktop at weatherfarm.com The Manitoba Co-operator | February 11, 2016 43 father-in-law over taking her replaced her name with his to her late husband’s assets late husband’s farm and deny- name. but she gave up the right after news ing her family a livelihood. She said the matter has a local leader told her tradi- “I filed a case at the high been resolved with help from tional norms made it impossi- court. The proceeding went women’s rights activists and ble for her to inherit property. on for four months and at last land officials who managed “I was brutally evicted and Mosaic cuts phosphate production the judge was convinced that I to cancel the faked title deed since then I learnt a bitter les- had all the rights to inherit the and issue a new one with her son that a marriage contract Reuters / U.S.-based fertilizer producer Mosaic Co. said Feb. farm,” said Salim, who moved name. expires soon after your hus- 3 it would cut output of phosphates by up to 400,000 tonnes back to the farm last August However, her marriage band is dead,” said Haruni with rotating plant shutdowns in the first quarter, due to weak and is again growing crops. has failed with her husband who is now living with her demand. Low awareness and under- threatening to file for divorce, aunt at Kizi Mkazi village, a Fertilizer producers have seen profits hit by falling prices, trig- standing of the laws in saying she undermined his popular spot for dolphin view- gered in part by weak currencies in importing countries such as Zanzibar are still huge barri- authority. ing in Zanzibar. Brazil. ers for women to access their Not all cases work out so Salha Mohamed, an offi- “The long-term positive outlook for phosphates has not rights. well. cial from Zanzibar’s Ministry changed, but we are adjusting our production levels to match “If we do not get women to A few months after Salma of Lands Housing, Water and immediate demand and manage our margins,” Mosaic CEO Joc be aware of their property and Haruni’s husband died, his Energy, said the initiative to O’Rourke said in a statement. inheritance rights issues, then relatives at Kowani village told train women on their rights Most of Mosaic’s phosphate operations are in Florida. we have done a zero work,” her that she and her daugh- was intended to empower In October, Mosaic laid off eight per cent of its workforce at said Mohammed Omar, VICA ter had to move out so a male women on land and property a Saskatchewan potash mine and last month PotashCorp of advocacy officer. relative could inherit the ownership issues. Saskatchewan said it would shut its newest potash mine, in New Zainab Suleiman, a resident property. “A lot of women out there Brunswick. of Gamba in Unguja North dis- Haruni, 32, who has a nine- still believe that only men Mosaic is the world’s largest producer of finished phosphate trict, was shocked to learn two year-old daughter, refused, have the rightB:10.25” to own land and products and North America’s second-biggest potash producer. years ago that her husband claiming she was legally mar- property. This is wrong,” she had stolen her title deed and ried and therefore had rights said. T:10.25” S:10.25” B:11.4286” S:11.4286” T:11.4286”

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BY JENNIFER PAIGE Co-operator staff/Brandon

he founder of Small Farms Manitoba is hop- T ing the organization can grow its membership and raise consumer awareness about locally produced foods. “Marketing yourself indi- vidually is important but we are also a community and a network and the bigger we can promote this across Manitoba, we can inform more con- sumers about the small-scale movement and the products we have to offer,” said Kalynn Spain, Small Farms Manitoba founder. Small Farms Manitoba held its second annual conference in Brandon Jan. 23. The one- day event featured 12 interac- tive workshops with a focus on farmer-to-farmer learning. “Small farming is what feeds the world. In North America we have a particular perspec- tive that there is only big farm- ing, but that is a very North American perspective,” said David Neufeld, Small Farms Manitoba member and long- Kalynn Spain, founder of Small Farms Manitoba hosted the organization’s second David Neufeld, longtime participant in the province’s organic movement spoke to time participant in the organic annual conference in Brandon on Saturday, January 23. Photos: Jennifer Paige producers at the Small Farms Manitoba second annual conference. movement in Manitoba. “This whole thing is about relation- ships and I think that we in the “I really hope to continue to “I am working more closely room have a really good grip be the bridge between local with chefs in Winnipeg who on relationships with our soil, farmers and consumers. But “I really hope to continue to be the bridge want to buy local foods, so plants, animals, and particu- not only be the bridge, I want between local farmers and consumers. But not that maybe they can come larly with our customers,” said to build relationships with only be the bridge, I want to build relationships to me to connect them with Neufeld. these farmers to understand with these farmers to understand the issues that local sources,” said Spain. the issues that they are going “Connections like this are An online tool for through and understand who they are going through and understand who they really important to me direct marketers they are as people, so that I can are as people, so that I can promote them properly because those are the kinds Small Farms Manitoba is a promote them properly to con- to consumers.” of people who I want to con- social enterprise aimed at con- sumers,” said Spain. nect the farmers with. I hope necting consumers with local A t t h e e v e n t , S p a i n to start building these bridges food producers through a web- announced Small Farms will Kalynn Spain between farmers and both site and an online directory. be upgrading the website and Small Farms Manitoba founder individual and wholesale “I hope that we can be a sus- directory over the next few buyers.” tainable, consistent network months. Spain arranged for Dustin and that we can continue to “Essentially what I am trying ers are doing everything, grain done for farmers of all shapes Peltier, chef from the bring people together, whether to do is create pages to help farming and direct marketing. and sizes,” said Spain. Winnipeg restaurant Prairie it be online or at events like the website be as user friendly We see a lot of crossovers, so it Mazier says direct marketers 360, to attend the event and this one,” said Spain. “I think as possible,” said Spain. “The is important that the farming face quite a few roadblocks in speak with producers on what we all need to be working farm profile pages will also community and different farm trying to make a profit, includ- wholesale buyers may be look- together, meeting each other be updated and participating organizations work together.” ing a lack of processing facili- ing for. and sharing ideas. That is how farms will be able to upload Keystone Agricultural ties in the province, but notes Along with connecting to we are going to move this thing more photos. So, if you don’t Producers (KAP) president, their adaptability to be a bright local restaurants, Spain has forward.” have a website, you are able to Dan Mazier was in attendance spot. been heavily involved in the Spain says the Small Farms use Small Farms Manitoba to at the one-day workshop and “The thing is with the small creation of the Winnipeg Food Manitoba website aims to be get you started.” agrees that only good things and beginning farmer, they Hub, which will be piloted this a platform for all local food can come from strengthen- don’t have the baggage, they April. producers in the province and Strengthening ing the bond between farming will change and they will “I am working on a strate- hopes further producer par- industry relationships organizations. change in a heartbeat. Whereas, gic plan with a few others in ticipation will create a bigger Along with website upgrades, “I think we have some good if you are a big processor, they Winnipeg. The basic idea is package for consumers. Spain has a lot in store for the discussions going on and can’t turn that ship around to create a space where farm- “This is a one-stop shop for future of the organization, bringing everyone all together quickly, if at all,” said Mazier. ers can bring in bulk orders consumers across Manitoba, including building relation- for events like this is a really “The direct marketer can and meet chefs, chefs can so the more farmers who are a ships within the farming com- good step for the sector,” said change on a dime. They can make orders online and pick part of it, the more variety we munity and developing mar- Mazier. manoeuvre and please the mar- up from there. I will be send- can see and really get an idea keting streams. Spain said having Mazier in ket that they are serving much ing more information around of what Manitoba has to offer,” “I think that more col- attendance illustrates the will- more efficiently than larger to our members in the near said Spain. laboration between all farm- ingness he and KAP have to operations.” future.” The directory currently has ing groups needs to happen. work together. Spain has also taken steps For further information on 157 farm listings and website It is rare these days to have a “Working more closely with to strengthen relation- Small Farms Manitoba, visit: users are able to search farms farmer who fits into only one KAP, Small Farms Manitoba can ships with various marketing www.smallfarmsmanitoba.com. by location, products and prac- box. We see a lot of diversity,” further those relationships and streams, including some local tices used. said Spain. “A lot of these farm- further the work that is being restaurants. [email protected] The Manitoba Co-operator | February 11, 2016 45 COUNTRY CROSSROADS Prairie fare

Take steps to avoid kitchen fires

By Julie Garden-Robinson Food and Nutrition Specialist NDSU Extension Service

recall a little incident that taught me a les- son a few years ago. My nose detected an Iunpleasant scent. My brain recognized the odour and soon my feet were running down the hall. I think I leaped over my then-three-year- old daughter on the way to the kitchen. “What smells?” my son asked as I ran by. He was about 11 years old. Dark smoke was coming out of the stove vent. I turned off the oven, grabbed a potholder, moved my curious kids out of the way and opened the door. I quickly pulled out a smoking pan of black- ened garlic bread from under the broiler. “Mom, you should never leave the stove unat- tended!” my older daughter exclaimed, echoing the words she’d heard me say. She was eight years old. She was right. I had nothing to say for myself. In fact, my kids seemed to be enjoying this situation. “Well, I burned this food on purpose, to teach you guys a lesson,” I noted, tongue in cheek. “Yeah, right, Mom!” my daughter said with a grin. She didn’t buy it. My son took a more practical view. “Do we have to eat it?” he asked, gazing at the hunks of bread that resembled charcoal briquettes. I shook my head. We’re never too old to learn a lesson. I had got distracted and left the kitchen to tend to something, probably related to one of You can help prevent kitchen fires and burns in • Check that burners and oven dials are my children. your home by following these tips: turned off. Fortunately, I didn’t have a fire, just a smoky • Be sure you have a working fire extin- kitchen. Does this mean cooking can be hazard- • Wear the right clothes when cooking. Roll guisher. Know how and when to use it. ous to your health? No. Cooking at home is one up your sleeves tightly or wear short-sleeved According to fire safety experts, don’t dis- of the best things you can do for you and your shirts instead of shirts with long, loose-fitting charge a fire extinguisher into a burning family. sleeves, which could catch on fire. pan of grease because it may spread the You usually will save money and you have • Don’t leave your stove or appliances, especially fire. Instead, smother the fire with a lid or control over the ingredients you use. However, deep-fat fryers, unattended when they’re in use baking soda. Don’t throw water on a unattended cooking can lead to fires. Often, use. If you must leave the kitchen, even for a grease fire or attempt to carry the pan to when we hear about home fires, they have con- couple of minutes, set a timer as a reminder the sink. You could spread the fire and burn nections to the kitchen. to check the food. Keep a close eye on food in yourself. According to a Consumer Product Safety the oven. • Don’t use a damp towel or potholder to Commission report, cooking equipment • Always supervise children in the kitchen. Try remove food from the oven. accounted for 40 per cent of residential fires. to keep them three feet away from a stove • Test your smoke alarm regularly. We should Cooking was responsible for 27 per cent of fire- that’s being used or still hot. Keep pan handles have one on every level of the home, out- related injuries. turned toward the stove. side sleeping areas and inside each bed- Do your fire alarms work? About 60 per cent • Clean ovens and stovetops regularly. room, according to the Consumer Product of fires happen in homes without a working fire • Keep potholders, dishcloths and towels away Safety Commission. Always have an escape alarm, according to the American Red Cross. from burners. plan in case of fire.

Raspberry Applesauce Squares

Here’s a tasty baked dessert. Keep your eyes Preheat oven to 375 F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking on your oven. pan. Combine oats, brown sugar and butter using a pastry blender. Add flour and continue combining, Crust/Crumb Topping: using a pastry blender, until crumbly. Spread half 1-1/2 c. quick-cooking oats the crumb mixture into the bottom of the prepared 1 c. brown sugar baking pan. Bake in preheated oven until crust is lightly browned, about 20 minutes. Remove from 1/2 c. butter oven and cool. 1/2 c. all-purpose flour Mix raspberries, applesauce, oat bran and white Filling: sugar together in a bowl. Spread the raspberry filling 1 c. fresh raspberries (or substitute frozen) onto the cooled crust and sprinkle with remaining 1 c. applesauce crumb topping. Bake until topping is lightly browned, about 20 more minutes. 1/2 c. oat bran or quick oatmeal

1/2 c. white sugar Makes 12 servings. PHOTOs: Thinkstock 46 The Manitoba Co-operator | February 11, 2016 COUNTRY CROSSROADS

Just in time for Valentine’s Day Here’s some around-the-house ideas to show that you care Red roses are synonymous flour and water mixture (thin CONNIE OLIVER with Valentine’s Day and are enough to be like white glue) Around the House sure to bring a smile to your and place it in your desired sweetheart. As mentioned shape or words onto the can- above, you can purchase less vas, such as a heart or Xs and expensive roses and use the Os. Allow to dry, then present petals in a bath. Long-stem to your loved one or hang on alentine’s Day is just roses are costly, but a single the wall as a Valentine’s Day around the corner so rose in an appropriate-size surprise. V why not add a little vase with a card will still be a Buy simple cotton pillow- romance to your décor? A few welcome and affordable gift cases (or use ones that you small touches will show your for your valentine. have) and use fabric paint to significant other how much A bouquet of flowers like write special quotes or words they mean to you. It doesn’t red carnations is also a loving of love on the large open take much to show that you gesture for your better half. hem end. The fabric paint care. Buy a large bouquet and be is easy to use and once dry, After a long day your loved sure that there’s a good-size is washable. This is a really one may enjoy relaxing in vase around to put them in. easy project with a personal a bathroom decorated for Instead of flowers, consider touch. Valentine’s Day. How about purchasing an exotic plant A n o l d - f a s h i o n e d rose petals for the bathtub, a like an orchid. Fresh flower- Valentine’s display can be a new luxurious bath sheet, spa ing plants are always a wel- lot of fun. Use sepia-toned slippers and scented candles? come addition to the décor. photos in vintage frames, If your better half needs a Purchase an inexpensive mason jars as tea light hold- serene space you could create chalkboard and write lov- ers, set the table with vintage a reading area with a comfy ing messages. Hang it in dishware and fill a pitcher or chair, bookshelves or a bas- the kitchen and continue vase with red flowers. Use a ket of books, a great reading this throughout the year. Or small section of a split birch lamp and a cosy throw. Some you could use magnetic let- log to create a long tea light may appreciate a writing ters to create notes on the holder — just drill out wells desk equipped with station- refrigerator. large enough to hold a tea ery, stamps and quality pens. Candles always create a light on the rounded side of Creating a place to get away romantic ambience. Use the log. from it all, even in the middle inexpensive tea lights to cre- Surprise him or her by of the home, can be a loving ate a flaming heart or spell hanging a message of love on gesture. out ‘I love you’ or ‘Be mine’ a bathroom mirror, or spell If you have a fireplace with on a tabletop surface. If you out messages using cinna- a mantel you can create a have small children and are mon hearts or candy hearts. Valentine’s Day display on it worried about safety, you Create a getaway in your home for your partner to enjoy. Using a tabletop mirror as using various items from the can use flameless candles PHOTO: BENJAMIN MOORE the base will enhance the home. Favourite photos that instead. When the lights are effect. invoke fond memories set dimmed the flameless can- Valentine’s Day is a won- in frames amongst candles dles are quite realistic. decorative frame. These are most dollar stores and even derful opportunity to show and fresh flowers are a nice Frame your loved one’s items that can be hung in the if you’re not a painter you your partner that they are touch. You could use red can- favourite song lyrics or sheet home any time of the year can stencil letters or glue loved and cherished. Don’t dles, jars of cinnamon hearts music for Valentine’s Day. and is a reminder that he/she on letters to create a mes- miss the chance to let them or candy hearts along with Your wedding song would is loved. sage of love. Use cotton or know that you care. your photos, and hang a gar- be a good choice here. Have Create a romantic can- jute string to create a mes- land of paper hearts along the a photo of the two of you vas for your partner. You sage on a framed canvas. Connie Oliver is an interior designer mantel. enlarged and placed in a can purchase canvases at Dip lengths of string into a from Gimli, Manitoba

Cymbidium orchid — perfect for Valentine’s Day A favourite corsage bloom for generations can also be enjoyed as an easy-care plant

flower buds emerge in late fall. Many gar- By Albert Parsons deners put their cymbidiums outdoors in The plant will be sure to Freelance contributor a semi-shaded location for the summer as they can withstand heat quite well, please with its relatively alentine’s Day is fast approach- but must be taken indoors before frost easy care and its reputation ing! If you have a gardener in your strikes, when they are given a rest period. for producing gorgeous, life and want to really impress, This involves reducing the amount of V long-lasting blooms. consider buying a cymbidium orchid water they receive (don’t let the planting as a gift. This plant has been linked to medium dry out completely), and sub- romance and love for generations, and jecting them to cool temperatures. This many a beau has arrived on the doorstep cool-down encourages the formation of of his beloved with a florist box in hand, flower stalks, which eventually rise above containing a corsage made from a cym- the leaves and burst into bloom. bidium orchid. While cymbidiums are not in bloom, so when a location is found to their lik- The plant will be sure to please with which is generally from late winter until ing, leave them there. After the flow- its relatively easy care and its reputa- late fall, they should get a nitrogen-rich ers all fade the stalks can be cut off. tion for producing gorgeous, long-lasting fertilizer such as 25-9-9. During the Cymbidiums need to be repotted about blooms. Flowers on a living plant will beginning of the cool-down period they every two years or when the planting often last up to eight weeks before they are switched over to a low-nitrogen fer- Cymbidium blooms are exquisite with their medium gets soggy and doesn’t drain begin to flag. tilizer, such as 6-25-25, until they have colourful petals — flowers can be 10 cm well. Put three to five pseudobulbs in Cymbidium orchids are a bit differ- finished blooming. High nitrogen levels across. PHOTO: ALBERT PARSONS each pot. Clay pots are best as they ent from other orchids, including the encourage foliage growth at the expense breathe and water evaporates through phalaenopsis orchids, on display in gar- of flowers. orchid mix is available at most garden their sides. den centres and shops. They are often Cymbidiums like strong light, even centres. The plants should be watered A cymbidium orchid is exquisite with called grassy orchids because they have some direct sunlight, and an east win- about once a week. Keep the planting its colourful petals and brightly pat- so much foliage — long, narrow upright dow is ideal. Dark-green leaves indicate material slightly damp, not wet, and do terned lip (labellum) and is a welcome leaves. They emerge from fleshy pseu- the plant is not receiving enough light not allow excess water to accumulate in addition to any indoor garden... and if dobulbs that form just above soil level. whereas light-green leaves with just a the pot. Use pure water to avoid prob- the blooms evoke memories of a roman- These growths are not really bulbs but hint of yellow indicate that it is getting lems with a buildup of salts in the plant- tic prom date or other special event with swelling on the stems that the plant uses the maximum amount of light it can tol- ing medium. your valentine, all the better! to store water. erate. Cymbidiums are planted in a well- Orchids, including cymbidiums, are It is from these pseudobulbs that the drained medium such as fine bark, and a bit fussy about being moved around, Albert Parsons writes from Minnedosa, Manitoba The Manitoba Co-operator | February 11, 2016 47 COUNTRY CROSSROADS

Protests against dove Happy Valentine’s hunt prove successful Day from Country Minister has reconsidered and mourning dove Crossroads will not be added to list that may be hunted If you have any stories, ideas, photos or a comment on what you’d like to see on these pages, send it to Country Crossroads, 1666 Dublin Ave., Winnipeg, Man. R3H 0H1, phone 1-800-782-0794, fax 204-944-5562, email susan@ fbcpublishing.com. I’d love to hear from you. Please remember we can no longer return material, articles, poems or pictures. — Sue

Memories of Valentine’s Day

I don’t agree with the weathered old cynic though he seems very wise in his ways. He says nothing’s as good as poor memory for recalling those good old days. All right, Mr. Cynic, you’ve a right to your views but I’m strongly adhering to mine. Valentine’s Day in our small country school was enchanting as bubbles in wine. At noon hour cards were created The mourning dove will not be on the list of birds that can be hunted. GAMACHE PHOTO with Cupid, his arrow and darts. Lines of some efforts at poetry embellished with rows of red hearts. which had been made in 2013 this was in response to much Years have a way of advancing By Donna Gamache to investigate the biological public concern. Nevakshonoff but the date with these hearts will prevail. Freelance contributor sustainability of such a hunt- states: “Having listened to a Older and wiser? Excitement remains ing season — which is already number of Manitobans regard- but now cards arrive via mail. f you are one of those in effect in two provinces, ing this important animal, I Some sentimental, amusing or witty Manitobans who love to lis- Ontario and British Columbia, have reconsidered the merits of some adorned with white lace and a rose. I ten to the gentle coos of the as well as in over 40 U.S. establishing a season.” All placed in a cherished old scrapbook mourning dove or appreciate states. Manitoba officials had Considering the popular- from school friends and cousins and beaux! their presence on your prop- then asked that Environment ity of the dove, and the small erty, you can breathe a sigh Canada-Canadian Wildlife amount of meat per bird (only Wishing everyone a Happy Valentine’s Day. of relief. Manitoba will not be Service undertake a biological about two ounces), this deci- adding the mourning dove to review for our province, and sion will be welcomed by many. Eva Krawchuk writes from Winnipeg the list of birds which may be were waiting for the assessment Apparently, public concern has hunted in our province. before deciding. Now a deci- prompted a change of heart. Last fall, the possibility of a sion has been reached. Bird lovers who took the time PHOTO: EVA KRAWCHUK hunting season for the mourn- In a mail-out last month to write or call voicing their ing dove, to begin in September from Thomas Nevakshonoff, opinions should be pleased 2016, was being seriously Manitoba’s minister of con- that their concerns have been considered by the Manitoba servation, he announced that heard. Department of Conservation the department had “recon- and Water Stewardship. This sidered the merits of estab- Donna Gamache writes from MacGregor, was in response to a request lishing a season.” Apparently Manitoba

This Old Elevator

n the 1950s, there were over 700 grain elevators in Manitoba. Today, there are fewer than 200. You can help to preserve the I legacy of these disappearing “Prairie sentinels.” The Manitoba Historical Society (MHS) is gathering informa- tion about all elevators that ever stood in Manitoba, regardless of their present status. Collaborating with the Manitoba Co-operator it is supplying these images of a grain elevator each week in hopes readers will be able to tell the society more about it, or any other elevator they know of. MHS Gordon Goldsborough webmaster and Journal editor has developed a website to post your replies to a series of questions about elevators. The MHS is interested in all grain elevators that have served the farm community. Your contributions will help gather historical information such as present status of elevators, names of companies, owners and agents, rail lines, year elevators were built — and dates when they were torn down (if applicable). There is room on the website to post personal recollections and stories related to grain elevators. The MHS presently also has only a partial list of all elevators that have been demolished. You can help by updating that list if you know of one not included on that list. Your contributions are greatly appreciated and will help the MHS develop a comprehensive, searchable database to preserve the farm community’s collective knowledge of what was once a vast network of grain elevators across Manitoba. Please contribute to This Old Grain Elevator website at: http://www.mhs.mb.ca/elevators. You will receive a response, by The last remaining elevator and annex at Birch River, in the RM of Mountain, was one of three operated email or phone call, confirming that your submission was received. here by UGG. The first elevator, built in 1932, was demolished in 1980. PHOTO: GORDON GOLDSBOROUGH 48 The Manitoba Co-operator | February 11, 2016

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