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FEATURE This Can-Do Combine was built by John Deere’s Moline, Illinois employees and volunteers in November. The structure took more than 1,800 hours to build and contains more than 15 different kinds of canned food. It was Check for on display at the John Deere Pavilion in Moline, Illinois, until December 12 when it was dismantled and the food tampering donated to River Bend Foodbank. SUPPLied photo

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By Lorraine Stevenson standing what they’ve done for CO-OPERATOR STAFF us, but it’s time to spread our wings a bit and do a little more he Manitoba Agricultural with all of Manitobans. We are Museum at Austin a museum for all Manitobans T begins 2012 on a much and, at the end of the day, we more optimistic note than it have to look at all of Manitoba ended 2011. for help. We’re going to lean on Late last fall the board presi- Manitobans to help us through dent sounded an alarm that this.” a significant cut in provincial Fears grew throughout last funding could pose a threat to year after word that a cutback the facility’s ability to continue of upwards of $75,000 in pro- to operate. vincial funding could put the A series of meetings this museum operations in jeop- past two months between the ardy. The funding reduction museum’s board, Manitoba is the result of a move by the Agriculture Food and Rural province to put the Manitoba Initiatives and Culture, Agricultural Museum on par Heritage and Tourism staff with funding five other signa- Agricultural Museum at Austin showcases the agricultural history of the entire province, not a single locality. have allayed many of their ture museums in Manitoba PHOTO: LORRAINE STEVENSON fears, said Chad Bodnarchuk. receive. They’ve since hired a con- The 320-acre agricultural sultant and completed a stra- very positive direction,” said total budget. We’re looking at support they’ve been receiv- museum, which has mas- tegic planning process. They’re Bodnarchuk. “As long as things increasing that to about 10 per ing, Bodnarchuk said. What’s sive vintage farm machinery now working on a five-year keep going the way they are cent of our budget.” become evident is that a whole displays dating back to the business plan for release in now, I don’t see any problems The museum will also lot of Manitobans well beyond early 1900s, shares its signa- mid-March and have approved going into the future.” begin staging travelling exhib- Austin see the Manitoba ture museum status with the a budget that’s actually slightly A key part of the plan going its and will host its annual Agricultural Museum as their Commonwealth Air Training larger than last year’s approxi- forward is more deliberate Threshermen’s Reunion, a museum too. Plan Museum in Brandon, the mately $400,000 operating pursuit of corporate sponsor- major fundraiser, again this “We never really thought of Mennonite Heritage Museum budget. They have not laid ship and public donations, summer. If turnout is any- ourselves as being big as we in Steinbach, the Museé de off any staff and have posted Bodnarchuk said. thing like last year, with over are,” said Bodnarchuk, adding Saint-Boniface and the Western a position to hire a new chief “We’re looking for support,” 10,000 through the gates, it will that there’s been a tendency in Canada Aviation Museum in museum officer-curator, hop- he said. “We don’t have a large be another very good revenue the past to see themselves as a Winnipeg and the New Iceland ing to have the job filled by sponsorship base. It prob- generator, he added. local museum and to lean on Heritage Museum in Gimli. April 1. ably would be about maybe At the root of their opti- local support. “Things are moving in a five to seven per cent of our mism is the show of public “And it’s been absolutely out- [email protected]

Ron Kostyshyn appointed to cabinet Ethelbert rancher set to wrangle in a new political area

By Shannon VanRaes where he served for two decades, “I was thrilled and excited prices come we have to be CO-OPERATOR STAFF including a term as reeve. about the position, I’m look- prepared financially.” He has also served on the ing forward to being a rep- This could be accomplished e may be a rookie MLA, board of the Association of resentative for the agricul- through tweaking programs, but Manitoba’s newly Manitoba Municipalities ture industry in the prov- building new initiatives, or H appointed minister of and is the former chair of ince of Manitoba,” he said. working with the federal gov- Manitoba Agriculture Food and the Manitoba Conservation “Agriculture is a key compo- ernment, he said. Rural Initiatives (MAFRI) has Districts Association. nent of the economy in the As he moves forward, extensive experience with poli- The rancher said the move province of Manitoba.” Kostyshyn said he will look tics — and farming. to the legislature after being One thing he wants to to past MAFRI ministers, like Sw a n R i v e r M L A R o n elected in October 2011 was a improve as head of MAFRI Rosann Wowchuk and Stan Kostyshyn and his wife Judy bit of a learning curve, but one is financial safeguards for Struthers as mentors. have been farming for three that he enjoyed. producers. Struthers served as agricul- decades, building up a cow-calf “The staff at the legislature “The time has come to ture minister since 2009, but was operation in the Ethelbert area. have been extremely helpful, have safety factors in place so appointed to Finance in the fall “I was born and raised in the just great,” said the minister. that the younger generations of 2011. He replaces Wowchuk as Mossey River area, Fork River, Kostyshyn said he is now choosing to go that way will finance minister after she chose Winnipegosis, that’s my back- looking forward to settling into have some financial safety... not to run for re-election in 2011. yard,” said Kostyshyn. his new role and wants to bring in place,” he said. “Our com- Wowchuk served as minister Ron Kostyshyn, minister of The father of two adult daugh- forward ideas that will sup- modities tend to run on a of MAFRI from 1999 to 2009. Manitoba Agriculture, Food and ters began his political career with port farm families and rural cycle of high prices and low Rural Initiatives. SUBMITTED PHOTO the rural municipality of Mossey, communities. prices, and when the low [email protected]

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t’s been relatively quiet on the animal welfare front lately, at least as it pertains I to livestock production. That’s a good thing, but it doesn’t mean the issue has gone away. In fact, two economists with Oklahoma State University believe ani- mal welfare has moved from the fringes to the forefront of discussions over the future of animal agriculture. Further, they warn in a recent paper that Laura Rance the agricultural industry’s mantra that their Editor profits are tied to having happy animals doesn’t hold up to economic analysis. Now keep in mind that this work is intended to point out why economists should get involved in the animal welfare debate. They aren’t taking sides, only pointing out where the rhetoric fails under economic analysis. “The underlying logic is that farm animals that receive bet- ter care will be more productive, and as a result will be more profitable,” write Jayson L. Lusk, professor and Willard Sparks Endowed Chair and F. Bailey Norwood, associate professor in OUR HISTORY: the department of agricultural economics. Research has shown hens that have more space and a more natural environment may well produce more eggs in a year. However, the producer’s economic reality is maximizing the volume of eggs produced by the barn, not from individual hens. Settlers’ first homes Invariably, it makes better economic sense to forgo a degree of individual productivity in favour of having more hens in the By Ed Ledohowski locations, by members of the Parkland Pioneers barn producing eggs. HISTORIC RESOURCES BRANCH, MUNICIPAL HERITAGE CONSULTANT Association, a local heritage group. Afterwards he “In a competitive environment, producers who wish to donated the site, along with 80 acres of surround- stay in business face incentives to adopt production systems hen Ukrainian settlers arrived in the ing land, for use as a historic site. and practices that maximize profit, and profit-maximizing Olha District south of Riding Mountain As were the originals, the triangular end walls outcomes are not the same as animal welfare-maximizing W in 1889, the first shelters they built were of the buddas were built with a framing of poles outcomes. small semi subterranean A frame pole structures and sealed and finished with a daubing plas- “Thus, the real question of interest is not whether profitabil- known as “buddas” or “boordays.” ter mixture of clay reinforced with straw and ity must be sacrificed to achieve higher levels of animal welfare, Such shelters were not uncommon in early horse hair. The roofs were finished with rows of but rather how much?” they say. Ukrainian settled districts, but were normally sol- rye straw thatching, although for the very first If the objective of animal welfare proponents is reducing itary structures built on individual homesteads structures marsh grass would most likely have the degree of harm, it leads to some interesting dilemmas. and used for a single season or less — quite been used. The Parkland Pioneer Association also The assumption is that less intensive or more animal welfare- unlike the Olha buddas. installed directional and interpretive signs at the friendly practices compromise some degree of productivity. But Here, the district’s first settlers collectively built site. in the extreme view, any animal kept in captivity is suffering to a group of seven buddas at the same site on what Over the years, as the south Riding Mountain a degree. would become Wasyl Swistun’s homestead claim, region’s natural beauty and many other heritage So is it more ethical for a meat eater to support animal agri- living in them until their own homesteads were sites became better known and appreciated by culture that makes fewer animals suffer more, or more animals allocated and more permanent log homes built. tourists, particularly the many ornate Ukrainian suffer to a lesser degree? The buddas were repaired and occupied by a churches, the “Swistun Pioneer Settlement Park” And whose feelings are we measuring here? Do consumers succession of new arrivals to the district, with site has become a frequently visited regional who support welfare-friendly practices do so because it makes sometimes as many as three families sheltering heritage attraction with visitors from countries the animals feel better, or because it gives them a warm, fuzzy in a structure measuring only 17-1⁄2 feet long, 17 around the world signing the guestbook. In 2006, feeling? feet wide and 11 feet high at the peak. the buddas were reconditioned with new thatch This is an important consideration when it comes to deter- After a number of years, as the district was roofs and mud plaster daubing. mining whether society should turn to market-based incentives settled, the budda site became redundant and It was also filmed and a “thatching techniques” that offer premium prices to producers voluntarily adopting was abandoned. instruction video tape produced. This latest res- more humane practices or resort to regulatory measures. Wasyl Swistun’s son, Michael, was born in one toration project was undertaken with financial For example, in the months leading up to the referendum on of the buddas in 1900. During the early 1920s, assistance from, among other sources and in Proposition 2 in California, which bans the use of battery cages, Michael worked for the Barnum & Bailey’s Circus, addition to local fundraising efforts: the Thomas consumer demand for cage-free and organic eggs rose relative touring the world as The World’s Strongest Man. Sill Foundation, The J.M. Kaplan Fund and the to demand for conventional eggs as consumers became gener- After returning home, he became a church Province of Manitoba’s Heritage grants pro- ally more aware of egg-production practices. builder, musician and illusionist — a gift fuelled gram. More information on Michael Swistun “The results… suggest that the debate surrounding Prop by his personal friendship with no less than and the Swistun Pioneer Settlement Park is 2 partially alleviated the need for the proposition in the first Harry Houdini. In 1978, he directed the recon- available online at www.town.rossburn.mb.ca/ place, as it caused consumers to voluntarily shift to those struction of two of the buddas on their original pag_cms_id_133_p_buddhas. higher-priced options that provide hens more space,” the paper says. Now that the proposition has passed, forcing all producers to move away from battery cages, it’s probable that the premiums previously enjoyed by producers serving the niche market will disappear. “Thus, animal-advocacy groups (perhaps inadvertently) brought economic harm to those producers already providing the practices the activists sought to promote.” And last but not least, is the subconscious economy, the dif- ference between what people say they want and what they actually do. “Data suggest that most consumers, when informed about modern production practices such as battery cages or gesta- tion crates, express a willingness to pay for the more “humane” alternatives that exceed the costs of providing them. However, most consumers are not informed and will never become so.” “The market share of cage-free and organic meat and egg products is far lower than what would seem to be suggested by people’s behaviour in voting booths on animal welfare policies,” the paper says. This is a huge dilemma for animal agriculture, which has invested resources into “educating” consumers in the hopes they will accept modern agricultural practices if only they understood them better. Keeping consumers in the dark plays into the hands of activ- ists whose exposés of isolated incidents taint the whole indus- try. But making sure non-farmers understand how their meat and eggs are produced may require industry to change the very practices it is defending.

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Policies give lie to farmers’ mantra Farmers are embedded with a “feed the world” gene

By Alan Guebert If forecasts prove accurate, how- The story is similar in soybeans: “In As a nation we made policy choices ever, birth rates will decline and 2009, more than half of U.S. soybean that directed corn to be planted for fuel ome people believe in tillage, global population will peak near exports went to China. After China, on many acres once planted for food. others in no till. Some people nine billion in 2050. That suggests the largest export destinations… were “From 1999 to 2009,” Olmstead writes, S believe in planning, others in global hunger will peak, hopefully, Mexico, Japan and the European Union. “the number of acres of wheat (sown) fate. in the next 40 years, too. LIFD (food-deficient nations) received declined by six per cent, rice by 13 per Ask an American farmer if he It also suggests that global hun- only one per cent of the total.” cent and peanuts by a startling 27 per believes a big part of his destiny ger has a life of its own. Sure, we Neither fact is an indictment of U.S. cent.” includes feeding the world and he’ll send the world massive tonnages of farmers. Each, however, is a direct con- All are crops consumed directly by likely say, “Yep.” grains, red meat, poultry and other sequence of U.S. farm policy. While humans, she adds. The answer is quick and sincere foodstuffs; record dollar amounts, we may believe our destiny includes Kinda tough to feed the world if because somewhere in every farmer in fact, in 2011. feeding the world’s hungry, Farm Bills you’re fuelling Escalades and Range and rancher’s makeup is a “feed the Rovers. world” gene. Our fathers probably Moreover, those choices continue picked it up back in the 1970s. They Kinda tough to feed the world if you’re fuelling to drive tomorrow’s farm policy. Just passed it to us and now it’s just part last month producers of crops that lost of our DNA. Escalades and Range Rovers. acres to corn and ethanol in the last But believe as we may, the num- decade asked the writers of the 2012 bers — here, there, everywhere — Farm Bill to sweeten their federal pro- continue to conspire against us. tections — better target prices, better According to the United Nations crop insurance — to stave off corn’s Food and Agriculture Organization, acreage raids. the world has never produced more But very tiny amounts of U.S. are directed toward selling food to the While that policy effort failed when food, fed more people and, simulta- food exports are sent to hungry world’s wealthy. the Super Committee effort failed, the neously, never had so many hungry nations. And that makes perfect sense requests did not go unheeded. Rice, people. Indeed, explains a new report because you can’t sell corn or wheat like ethanol, has its share of believers in Recent FAO data shows that about from the Institute of Agriculture or beef or pork to people who have no Congress. 13 per cent of the world’s popula- and Trade Policy in Minneapolis, money. So, what do you believe in — feeding tion, or nearly one billion people, in 2009 “72 per cent of all U.S. corn But government policy plays a hand, the world or driving to the mailbox? now live in chronic hunger. In 1981 exports went to the top five export too. “While corn production rose 28 Congress, and a billion or so hungry the percentage was higher, 21, but destinations” — Japan, Mexico, per cent from 2000-09,” Julia Olmstead people around the world, want to know. the number was 150 million lower. South Korea, Taiwan and Egypt — writes in the IATP report, corn Part of the problem is math. The “while only nine per cent went to “exports only increased two per cent The Farm and Food File is published weekly world’s people simply outrepro- the 70 nations designated by the over the same period, mainly due to in more than 70 newspapers in North duce what the world’s farmers and United Nations FAO as Low-Income increased demand for corn for ethanol America. Contact Alan Guebert at http://www. ranchers increasingly produce. Food Deficient (LIFD).” production.” farmandfoodfile.com.

We welcome readers’ comments on They produce less than one-tenth they worked with. Me being a one- Progressive Conservatives called issues that have been covered in the the volume of wheat that Prairie to two-booth exhibitor was made to for an independent inquiry into Manitoba Co-operator. In most cases farmers produce and sell about 90 feel just as important to the success the handling and impact of the we cannot accept “open” letters or per cent of their product within of AG Days as anyone else. I have flood. Given that the flood’s size, copies of letters which have been sent Canada and northern U.S. seen enough political games and scale, cost and severity were so to several publications. Letters are They have low transportation dis- moves in this type of venue and it great it seems negligent not to call subject to editing for length or taste. tances and costs and they now pay seemed to me that Owen and Pat such an inquiry. It is needed to We suggest a maximum of about 300 grain companies more to handle were an honest pair. It was for this examine both provincial actions words. their crops. reason I make this effort to support and resources, and to ensure com- Please forward letters to Prairie wheat farmers voted in them and this article. The Beevers pensation programs are being Manitoba Co-operator, favour of keeping the CWB, and treated you like anyone would delivered in a fair and timely 1666 Dublin Ave., Winnipeg, face having it taken away against like to be treated. Dedication was fashion. Yet the NDP government R3H 0H1 or Fax: 204-954-1422 their will. They produce 80 per cent obvious. I wish them well in their refuses to call such an indepen-

Letters or email: [email protected] of Canada’s wheat. They must pay semi-retirement and safe travelling dent inquiry. (subject: To the editor) freight costs to transport grain long in their trips ahead. They will be We need answers on issues such distances and they relied on the missed. as why the gates on the Shellmouth CWB to ensure fair market access Dam promised by the NDP weren’t for all, including users of producer DBH Distributors built. We need answers about why cars. David Hiebert the Assiniboine River dikes weren’t CWB supporters Why and from whom, is Viterra rehabilitated well in advance of expecting to make eight-figure the 2011 flood. We need answers feeling robbed gains from CWB deregulation? about questions related to the Farmers who were expecting some- The stupid thing is that those forecasting. thing substantial in their Christmas wanting “marketing freedom” could Flood inquiry needed We recognize many things were stocking were sorely disappointed sell to whoever they want. They done right during the flood, but at the end of 2011. Not only was just can’t sell for a price lower than For thousands of Manitobans, 2011 there is always room for improve- there nothing left in their stock- what the CWB is getting. will be remembered as the year of ment. While the events are still ing, but what they had was stolen Harper, Ritz and Anderson the flood. Unfortunately, hundreds fresh in people’s minds we need by Harper and his henchmen Ritz should be among the first to be of flood victims from around Lake a transparent process to evalu- and Anderson and given to Viterra, charged under their own “Tough on Manitoba still can’t return to their ate the actions taken and to look ADM, Louis Dreyfus, Cargill and Crime Bill.” homes. Complete flood cleanup at alternatives. A review was done Parrish & Heimbecker. and restoration could take years in after the 1997 Red River flood and The lies these three spread to Joyce Neufeld some regions. it led to some good long-term accomplish this are unbeliev- Waldeck, Sask. Flood-related costs are expected recommendations. able, such as western farmers to hit $815 million by the end of Events of this scale are very dis- now have the same opportunity the current fiscal year, and will ruptive to individuals, communi- as other farmers (referring to the continue to rise. Many flood vic- ties and the economy, and a huge former Ontario Wheat Producers tims are growing increasingly cost to governments. It’s high time Marketing Board which was started Tribute to the Beevers frustrated trying to navigate the for the NDP government to be by farmers in 1958). compensation system. Still others more open and accountable when What they haven’t told farmers is: It was with satisfaction that I read need to know when added flood it comes to its handling of this dev- Ontario wheat farmers ended their the tribute written to Owen and mitigation strategies will be imple- astating event. single desk through a farmer-led Pat Beever in the Jan. 12 Manitoba mented to help reduce the impact democratic process. Co-operator. of future floods. People deserve Ian Wishart They produce wheat that is used They were truly people who cared answers. MLA for Portage la Prairie, Man. for pastries, cookies and cakes. about their job and the people who Months ago Manitoba’s PC Water Stewardship Critic 6 The Manitoba Co-operator | January 19, 2012 FROM PAGE ONE

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“It’s not the way we expected said area residents have come Teams director with Manitoba to be leaving the ranching together to build their own ice Agriculture, Food and Rural “Prevention is world,” said the 64-year-old. “But road across the flooded lakes. Initiatives. always the best we’ve made the best decision “It’s made travel much easier,” Once applicants receive offers tool.” we can with the information we he said. they have until July 31 to accept, have. ... Our herd is gone and we But Halayko cautions that he said. Appeals can be made to are winding our farm down.” motorists who use the ice road the Crown Land Values Appeal do so at their own risk. It is not Board. Road closures part of the provincial highway “Certainly time is of the High water has also resulted in system and is not an inspected essence with this,” said Hore. He nasir shaikh the closure of three provincial route. said he hopes to see all appli- MAFRI weed specialist roads in the area, forcing some “It’s not our policy to build cants with offers in their hands to make an hour-long detour winter roads where all-weather as soon as possible. to get to work, changing school access roads are accessible,” he bus routes, and raising concerns said, noting the local municipal- Pasture land chemfallow fields in southern or cultural practices when about emergency response ity had made a request for a win- The province may rent pasture Alberta last summer where appropriate. times. ter road to be built. land purchased in the buyout we saw little to no kochia “We devote a lot of research Manitoba Infrastructure and “I was a bit nervous the first when water levels permit, but control after receiving mul- to explore practical and cost- Transportation plans to rebuild time, but you get used to it,” said Hore said it was just one of tiple applications of glypho- effective solutions for growers PR 229, which runs from Hwy. Christine Tom, who farms with many ideas in the early stages of sate,” said weed specialist who are faced with glypho- 17 north of Inwood to Hwy. 6 at her husband Gerald near the discussion. Bob Blackshaw, an AAFC sci- sate-resistant weeds on their Clarkleigh this spring. The road junction of Ideal Rd. and PR 229 “This program isn’t based on entist based in Lethbridge. farm. We have been fortunate has been closed for nearly a year. buying all of a producer’s land, it “That prompted us to do fur- in Canada in that this is not “Tenders should be going Getting used to it is based on how much moisture ther work through the fall and a large-scale weed manage- out soon,” said Larry Halayko, As North Shoal Lake creeps and inundation there has been,” winter that involved collect- ment issue,” said Sean Dilk, director of contract services for closer to their front door they he said. “Our intent is to keep ing samples of seed and com- technology development Manitoba Infrastructure and have also applied for the volun- as much land in production as pleting the necessary grow- manager for Monsanto’s crop Transportation. The project will tary buyout program, but have possible.” out and spraying of plants to protection division. move ahead following final envi- yet to receive an offer. Last fall, the province opened confirm resistance.” “Our history tells us that ronmental approvals. “We’ve heard from some who an emergency outflow chan- Blackshaw and fellow AAFC farmers can, and are, effec- In the meantime, Hilstrom have, and they said the land nel from Lake St. Martin to Big weed researcher Hugh Beckie tively managing the situation prices are fair but they’re not Buffalo Lake to lower water lev- completed tests on seed sam- with good agronomic prac- offering enough for the build- els on Lake Manitoba. From ples collected from the fields tices such as using tank mixes ings,” she said. Big Buffalo Lake, the water to validate their findings, test- and/or cultural weed control “This program isn’t Tom’s grandfather built her will follow natural channels to ing the survival of the kochia methods,” he said. “We rec- based on buying all home in 1907, and she doesn’t the Dauphin River. Both Lake plants at increasing rates of ognize this particular finding of a producer’s land, think it would hold up well Manitoba and Lake St. Martin glyphosate, as per standard could present new challenges enough to move it to a new drain into Lake Winnipeg practice to confirm herbicide if it spreads because of the it is based on how location. through the Dauphin River. No resistance, Monsanto said. prevalence of Roundup Ready much moisture and “We would have to let it go such outlet exists on the Shoal canola and Roundup Ready inundation there ... it’s very difficult,” she said. Lakes. Different sugar beets in this region.” “Farming is in our blood, like a “I think the lake will continue “What makes this particular It was only last spring that has been. Our intent lot of people out here.” to go up and down with nature, case different from some of glyphosate-resistant fleabane is to keep as much Tom said their operation depending on rain, the weather,” the previous situations where was discovered in Ontario, land in production as hasn’t started winding down said Hilstrom. “At the present glyphosate resistance has where farmers are also con- possible.” yet, and despite flooding they’ve time there is no drain out of the been confirmed, is that it does tending with glyphosate- been able to rent sufficient land lakes, and there is no intention not appear to have developed resistant giant ragweed. to feed their herd. to build one, so it is all up to in a Roundup Ready cropping Worldwide, 21 biotypes “It truly is a difficult decision nature.” system,” Monsanto said. have developed a resistance Tim Hore for many of the producers in The suspected weed species to glyphosate. The first to that area,” said Tim Hore, a GO [email protected] was found in fields where the hit North America was rigid “typical crop rotation... does ryegrass, which turned up in not appear to have included 1998 but has not appeared in regular use of Roundup Ready Canada. crops.” Historically, Manitoba has Farther south, glypho- dealt with issues around sate-resistant kochia has herbicide-resistant wild oats previously been confirmed and green foxtail, but it’s in Colorado, Kansas and not unreasonable to assume Nebraska, with suspected glyphosate resistance will cases in South Dakota and the eventually reach Manitoba. border states of North Dakota “It’s potentially a matter of and Montana. time for us,” said Kristjanson. Manitoba Agriculture, Food “But because of our crop- and Rural Initiatives adviser ping systems — at this point Ingrid Kristjanson said selec- anyways — the risk is lower tion pressure for glyphosate- that we’ll have problems... we resistant biotypes is lower are growing Roundup Ready The new Roundup Ready 2 soybeans are here, and Thunder Seed in Manitoba because chem- crops here, but we are also is leading the way! Check out the 2012 Manitoba seed guide and see for fallow isn’t widely practised growing LibertyLink cano- yourself… Thunder 32004R2Y and 33003R2Y are the 2 top yielding, here. las, we’ve got some Clearfield early maturing varieties in Manitoba! If you want bragging rights on your farm, But she said resistance pre- canolas in terms of herbicide Thunder ASTRO blows away the competition in the later season zone. vention is still important. tolerance as well.” “The key thing for delaying She added Manitoba farm-

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STAFF / Farmers of North America and two partners are offering a new credit insurance product. The product, called MarketPower Assurance, will offer protection for non- payment by a customer for grain once it has been delivered. It is being offered by FNA, Atradius Credit Insurance NV, and Pangaea Global Risk Management, and is similar to insurance used by large grain compa- nies, the companies said in a press release. “Individual farmers have not had the ability to get credit insurance because the industry was not inter- ested in issuing thousands of individual insurance More cattle producers are choosing feeding programs that leave the manure in the fields. PHOTO: JEANNETTE GREAVES policies to farmers across Canada,” said Doug Roff, national sales director for Atradius. “This new program will provide this ability.” Farmers who buy the insurance will have access to a pre-screened buyer pool and will also be able to borrow against secured payment. Banks will lend up to 90 per cent of the value of receivables when they are insured, often at lower rates than farmers typically pay, ® according to FNA. “With the uncertainty new eVeReST 2.0. in the grains industry right now, this is going to help reduce one more concern, and help farmers feel more confident selling to a new RelenTleSS on weedS. buyer, selling to a buyer they are unsure of, and leveraging their grain while it is still in the bin,” said Bob Friesen, CEO of FNA, a eaSy on wheaT. not-for-profit organization (www.fnastrategicag.ca). A new formulation with advanced safener technology built in gives new EVEREST® 2.0 an American Farm extra measure of crop safety in a wide range of conditions. EVEREST 2.0 is easy on wheat, Bureau calls for but relentless on weeds, giving you Flush after flush™ control of green foxtail, wild oat subsidy cuts and key broadleaf weeds. It’s highly concentrated, so you’ll use less product. And with WASHINGTON / REUTERS a flexible application window and exceptional tank mixability, nothing is easier to use. The largest U.S. farm group is urging Congress to mod- EVEREST 2.0. What a difference one generation can make. ernized the 80-year-old farm program by ending most crop subsidies and replacing them with a plan to protect revenues, a move that would also accommo- date looming federal spend- RelenTleSS eaSy wIde wIndow TReaT MoRe InCReaSed ing cuts. on weedS on wheaT oF aPPlICaTIon wITh leSS yIeld PoTenTIal Delegates at the annual meeting of the six-million- member American Farm Bureau Federation called for a new basis for farm support that shields grow- ers from the impact of low prices or poor yields. Among the subsidies that would be eliminated is the $5-billion-a-year direct pay- ment subsidy, paid regard- less of need, that is the prime target of reformers. Analysts expect Congress to take note of the call as it searches for ways to deeply reduce farm subsidies. AFBF To learn more, visit www.everest2-0.ca says its plan will provide aid to growers when they face deep revenue losses, Always read and follow label directions. EVEREST and the EVEREST 2.0 logo are registered trademarks adding they could buy crop of Arysta LifeScience North America, LLC “Flush after flush” is a trademark of Arysta LifeScience North insurance for additional America, LLC. Arysta LifeScience and the Arysta LifeScience logo are registered trademarks of Arysta protection. LifeScience Corporation. ©2012 Arysta LifeScience North America, LLC. ESTC-162

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Drivers in the Ninette area have to be on the lookout for a new driving hazard due to what appears to be a healthy elk population in the region. Photo: jeannette greaves

Ag societies finding a briefs

End of wheat increase in income this year new lease on life but are bracing for higher monopoly to boost farm costs due to rising fuel Success stories, challenges shared at MAAS conference and fertilizer prices. Viterra profits About 24 per cent of By Lorraine Stevenson winnipeg / reuters / respondents expect their co-operator staff /brandon the 50-year-old grandstands, planted the wheelbarrows then Viterra expects to see higher farm income to rise by as which by then were a liabil- proudly wheeled them into the earnings and grain-handling much as five per cent com- ny ag society that thinks ity. But a decision was made to exhibition’s grounds. volumes thanks to the end of pared to 2011. But almost 40 it’s on its last legs will press ahead, she said. “Community gardens are a the Canadian Wheat Board’s per cent of those surveyed A take heart to hear what’s “If we’d waited for everyone big thing now,” he said. “The marketing monopoly. The predicted costs would rise happening at The Pas. to come on board we’d never teachers went crazy for it and it company expects to see pre- between 5.1 and 10 per cent, The nearly 100-year-old have done anything,” Wilson got kids excited about the fair.” tax earnings jump by $40 and 19 per cent saw costs Opasquia Agricultural Society said. The key is recognizing there’s million to $50 million a year. going higher than that. was down to just one member Pursuing new ideas and more interest in fairs than you Additional grain volumes “Prices are going up and caring for aging fairgrounds resources is critical, said Garth might think, Rogerson said. at elevators and port ter- costs are going up, but costs a few years ago when a small Rogerson, CEO of the Red “Talk to your local community minals will generate higher are going to increase more,” group decided to breathe new River Exhibition in Winnipeg. and brainstorm for low-cost revenues from facilities with said Louisiana dairy farmer life into the annual fair. Despite its size, the organiza- ideas, ” he said. “You’ve got the fixed costs, the company Victor Womack. One of them was Peggy tion struggles with the same community engagement that said. Other farmers said land Wilson, who had returned to kinds of problems that small they need. You have something Viterra’s guidance is posi- values were stabilizing her hometown after a career in events have, including the of value.” tive, but “decidedly conserv- and they did not believe Alberta. In the early 2000s, she need to do more with less, said Organizers of the success- ative,” wrote BMO Capital high grain prices could be and others began to talk about Rogerson. ful southwestern Manitoba’s Markets analyst Kenneth sustained. lost traditions such as the “Milk Run” clearly understand Zaslow in a note to clients. The most recent USDA local fair, which by then had that. It’s a six-day, six-fair event The company will likely see estimate said farm income become basically just a mid- held between six towns and vil- the higher earnings it is fore- increased 19 per cent in way. A group of about 20 peo- “Talk to your local lages less than 50 miles apart casting for 2014 a year ear- 2011. ple got together and started community and the third week of July. Exhibitors lier, Zaslow wrote. brainstorming. brainstorm for low- travel in a caravan of horse trail- Viterra and other grain Today the ag society has 90 ers, trucks and RVs between handlers, such as Cargill and It’s getting hotter members and has established a cost ideas. You’ve Oak River, Strathclair, Shoal Richardson International, are committee that is undertaking got the community Lake, Hamiota, Oak Lake and already signing forward con- london / reuters / an ambitious project to com- engagement that Harding. tracts with farmers for deliv- This year may be one of the pletely refurbish their 37-acre they need. You have It’s a week of tremendous ery of grain once the board’s top 10 hottest since 1850, fairgrounds. A landscape archi- camaraderie and fun, said monopoly ends on Aug. 1. with global temperatures tect has been hired to design a something of value.” Shoal Lake’s ag society secretary expected to be almost .5 C new site with gardens, dem- Shelley Green. warmer than the long-term onstration crop plots, walking Garth Rogerson “Families have been enjoying U.S. farmers average. paths, a covered picnic area, CEO, Red River Exhibition country fairs over 100 years and Last year was the 11th an RV park and a therapeu- fairs offer quality memories that expect costs up warmest on record, accord- tic horseback riding program. last a lifetime,” she said. “We ing to figures from the It has also established part- think the Milk Run is a great more than income British government’s Met nerships with the town, RM of But his organization had opportunity to continue to give honolulu / reuters / Office and the University Kelsey and Opaskwayak Cree discovered there are many families that memorable time.” U.S. farmers expect another of East Anglia, even though Nation, which are helping fund new attractions, and funding The Milk Run is enjoy- year of rising income and there was a La Niña, which the overhaul. sources, which can be found ing very good turnout from even higher costs, and plan can temporarily cool global “What we did was set pri- just by going door knocking, a large number of exhibi- to boost their plantings temperatures. orities and decide what we Rogerson said. tors coming from Manitoba of soybeans and corn this “2012 is expected to be wanted to become,” Wilson, New partnerships with and Saskatchewan, said Jim year, according to a Reuters around 0.48° warmer than a director of the now thriving dog clubs, tackle shops and Wilson, a director with Harding survey. the long-term (1961-90) ag society, told delegates at schools, for example, have Agricultural Society. The com- Farmers said they expect to global average of 14.0°,” the the Manitoba Association of helped the exhibition add a munities involved, meanwhile, increase their corn plantings Met Office said. Agricultural Societies conven- popular dog show, a fishing enjoy bigger and better events by six per cent, soybean acres The World Meteorological tion earlier this month. pond where experienced fish- than they could possibly have by 2.5 per cent and wheat Organization, put the global One of Opasquia’s goals is to ers teach kids to cast, and a if they each tried to run one by acres by 7.1 per cent. Only average temperature at 0.41° showcase where food comes children’s mobile container themselves. cotton acreage was seen above the norm. from, she said. garden exhibit. “You don’t need to be a big down, with respondents say- It lists 2010 as its warm- Rebuilding an ag society isn’t The latter was no more com- town to have a good fair and ing they would plant 11 per est year on record, and all easy. Not everyone was happy plicated than getting a few a good organization,” said cent less of the fibre this year. of its 12 warmest years fall with the new approach, said donations of wheelbarrows, dirt Wilson. Farmers expect a slight between 1998 and 2011. Wilson, citing a disagreement and seed and turning it over to over whether to demolish schools, Rogerson said. The kids [email protected] The Manitoba Co-operator | January 19, 2012 9 International Year of the Co-operative launched Nearly 800,000 Manitobans belong to co-ops and another 6,500 work for one “I think the potential By Lorraine Stevenson and keep wealth in the com- histories. Credit unions and co-operatives in the province, uptake is a lot CO-OPERATOR STAFF munity by returning dividends Caisses Populaires, and the Red including a lamb marketing greater than current to members,” said Mackintosh, River Co-op are both marking co-op, a compost service co-op, uptake has been.” anitoba’s 400 co-oper- who took over Conservation their 75th anniversary in 2012. a wind energy co-op and inter- atives and their contri- following a cabinet shuffle last Co-ops employ more than est is growing in using the co-op M butions to community week. 6,500 Manitobans and col- business model for housing BRENDAN REIMER economic development will be “They are especially important lectively hold over $19 billion development. In Winnipeg a in the spotlight this year as the in rural and remote communi- in assets. There are 367 co-ops new car sharing co-operative, province joins an international ties where they are often the only plus an additional 41 credit Peg City Car Co-op, has recently business so we didn’t have to effort to celebrate International providers of key services.” unions located in 185 loca- launched. go to the next town.’ The co-op Year of the Co-operative. Manitoba introduced a co- tions around Manitoba. There “There’s been a resurgence model provides a good struc- The United Nations General operative development tax credit are 65 Manitoba communities for using the co-op model,” said ture to pursue these things if you Assembly has declared 2012 the in 2010 and last year changed today that would have no finan- Vera Goussaert, executive direc- don’t have an individual in your year in order to raise the pro- the rules governing how co-op cial services if it were not for tor of the Manitoba Co-operative community who can take on the file of the economic model and businesses are structured so that credit unions, said Dale Ward, Association. risk alone.” its national launch was recently multiple classes of membership vice-president of the Manitoba But there is a lot of untapped The International Year of the held at the Manitoba legislature. can form co-ops together. The Co-operative Association. potential, said economic devel- Co-operative is a great way to Nearly 800,000 Manitobans province will continue to foster “They are an essential element opment expert Brendan Reimer. showcase the co-op model, said have a membership in one co-op development and reduce to the quality of life of those “I think the potential uptake is Goussaert. Exhibits on what or more co-operatives that red tape involved in forming communities,” said Ward. a lot greater than current uptake co-ops are and their governing range from agricultural and them, he said. In 2009, the top five non- has been,” said Reimer, regional principles will tour the province food-processing co-ops to fit- “We can’t have processes and financial Manitoba-based co- co-ordinator for the Prairies and a co-op film festival, free to ness centres, child-care co-ops barriers to neighbourhoods ops were the Red River Co-op, and northern territories of the all co-ops and credit unions, will and grocery stores, said Gord and communities developing Manitoba Pork Marketing, Canadian Community Economic also be available. Mackintosh in one of his last acts co-ops.” Arctic Cooperatives, Granny’s Development Network. “We’re looking for local co- as minister of Family Services Housing, financial and Poultry Farmers, and Pembina “How often do people sit ops to bring the message to and Consumer Affairs. retail co-operatives have been Consumers Co-op. around saying, ‘We wish we had their communities,” she said. “Co-operatives help build the main types of co-ops in There has also been an this service in our rural commu- communities by creating jobs Manitoba, and many have long upswing of new agricultural nity,’ or, ‘We wish we had this [email protected]

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COLUMN Cattle Prices (Friday to Thursday) Winnipeg January 13, 2012 Slaughter Cattle Cattle traffic light at Steers & Heifers $ — D1,2 Cows 56.00 - 60.00 D3 Cows 50.00 - 56.00 auctions so far in new year Bulls 65.00 - 75.75 Feeder Cattle (Price ranges for feeders refer to top-quality animals only) Steers (901+ lbs.) $ 120.00 (801-900 lbs.) 127.00 Time to consider managing the risk of a dry 2012 (701-800 lbs.) 132.00 (601-700 lbs.) 130.00 - 140.00 (501-600 lbs.) 140.00 - 150.00 (401-500 lbs.) 145.00 - 165.00 Adam Johnston Heifers (901+ lbs.) — “I think any time you get this (801-900 lbs.) — CNSC (701-800 lbs.) 120.00 level of dry weather that we (601-700 lbs.) 120.00 - 134.00 (501-600 lbs.) 125.00 - 137.00 have seen over the winter, (401-500 lbs.) 130.00 - 140.00 some cattle producers become Slaughter Cattle ($/cwt) Alberta South Ontario attle movement was light across Grade A Steers (1,000+ lbs.) $ 113.75 $ 115.40 - 126.69 Manitoba, with various auction yards concerned about a drought.” Grade A Heifers (850+ lbs.) 115.00 112.55 - 127.66 still in the process of reopening after D1, 2 Cows 64.00 - 75.00 54.24 - 72.76 C D3 Cows 55.00 - 66.00 54.24 - 72.76 the holiday season. travis toews Bulls — 69.00 - 86.94 Feeder steer prices remained strong dur- Canadian Cattlemen’s Association Steers (901+ lbs.) $ 118.00 - 139.00 $ 122.84 - 141.90 (801-900 lbs.) 125.00 - 145.00 122.87 - 142.84 ing the week ended Jan. 13, said Harold (701-800 lbs.) 132.00 - 150.00 122.33 - 151.77 Unrau of Grunthal Auction Mart. Much of (601-700 lbs.) 140.00 - 162.00 126.58 - 160.57 the advances came from locals who bought (501-600 lbs.) 150.00 - 177.00 131.21 - 174.59 (401-500 lbs.) 165.00 - 193.00 148.20 - 187.34 cattle, in order to get them ready for sum- go up, as a tight supply of barley from the Heifers (901+ lbs.) $ 108.00 - 124.00 $ 118.02 - 128.17 mertime pasture, he said. drier conditions would advance values, he (801-900 lbs.) 115.00 - 131.00 117.76 - 131.88 Demand for cattle from both eastern and said. An increase in feed prices would add (701-800 lbs.) 120.00 - 136.00 116.55 - 134.78 (601-700 lbs.) 126.00 - 144.00 122.52 - 143.36 western feedlots was slow during the first to production costs, lowering profit mar- (501-600 lbs.) 133.00 - 153.00 122.11 - 150.55 week of auction sales in the new year. gins for cattle producers, he said. (401-500 lbs.) 140.00 - 165.00 130.10 - 161.79 Activity during the first week was slow, As feed costs go up, other problems Futures (January 12, 2012) in U.S. as buyers tested the market; however, sales would arise for producers also, Toews said. Fed Cattle Close Change Feeder Cattle Close Change should pick up next week, Unrau said. Cattle would go to feedlots at much lighter February 2012 121.25 0.30 January 2012 149.47 1.60 Demand for both grass-fed and heavier cat- weights, given the diminished feed supply, April 2012 125.25 0.35 March 2012 151.80 0.95 tle will provide some underlying support he said. Lighter-weight cattle would reduce June 2012 124.50 -0.02 April 2012 153.32 1.40 August 2012 126.25 -0.25 May 2012 154.22 1.35 toward short-term values as volume starts cattle values and bring in less money for October 2012 129.22 0.05 August 2012 155.50 1.20 to pick up, he said. producers, he said. December 2012 129.50 -0.20 September 2012 155.52 1.22 Western feedlots will be selling heavier While a severe drought on the Prairies Cattle Slaughter Cattle Grades (Canada) cattle over the next few weeks, which will can’t be ruled out, Toews cautioned there also help firm cattle prices as demand for was still plenty of time for beneficial mois- Week Ending Previous Week Ending Previous January 7, 2012 Year­ January 7, 2012 Year replacements picks up, Unrau said. ture to arrive. Canada 42,880 52,690 Prime 351 359 With activity at the auction yards starting The chances of an extreme drought, simi- East 11,442 11,426 AAA 16,927 21,841 to pick up, thoughts are beginning to turn lar to that seen in the southern U.S., are West 31,438 41,264 AA 16,099 19,992 Manitoba N/A N/A A 497 850 to the possibility of drought in Western very small, he said. That drought was cre- U.S. 560,000 640,000 B 444 338 Canada this spring. ated from very little precipitation falling D 6,109 3,922 E 85 272 “I think any time you get this level of dry in the region within the past two to three weather that we have seen over the winter, years, while previous years’ steady rainfall some cattle producers become concerned on the Prairies has helped to reduce some about a drought,” said Beaverlodge, Alta. of those concerns of a southern U.S.-type Hog Prices producer Travis Toews, president of the drought, he said. (Friday to Thursday) ($/100 kg) Source: Manitoba Agriculture Canadian Cattlemen’s Association. Warm winter weather seen earlier this Precipitation in Western Canada has been winter has helped with the overall feed sup- MB. ($/hog) Current Week Last Week Last Year (Index 100) really low, 40-85 per cent below normal dur- ply, Toews added. The abundant feed sup- MB. (All wts.) (Fri-Thurs.) 152.00E 162.52 142.51 ing the fall and early parts of this winter. ply would be supportive in a dry spring, MB. (Index 100) (Fri-Thurs.) 141.00E 150.82 131.66 High-risk regions of Western Canada that he said. This would allow ranchers to feed ON (Index 100) (Mon.-Thurs.) 154.64 150.53 130.82 could be affected by prolonged drought their cattle longer in the springtime with- P.Q. (Index 100) (Mon.-Fri.) 158.25 154.82 134.57 include parts of the cattle-producing areas out having to worry about extra supply, he of southern Manitoba, Toews said. Areas said. Futures (January 12, 2012) in U.S. affected by last year’s flooding have com- While there should be some moisture Hogs Close Change pletely dried up, thanks to last year’s siz- to work with this spring and enough feed February 2012 83.95 0.10 zling hot summer, he said. supply available in most Prairie locations, April 2012 86.57 -0.55 May 2012 94.20 -0.05 Cattle-producing areas of Alberta’s Peace cattle producers should have contingency June 2012 95.02 0.52 River region, while receiving good rainfall plans in place just in case, to cushion future July 2012 94.77 0.12 early last summer, have been shut out of economic damage. moisture since the start of August, adding toward the risk within Alberta, Toews said. Adam Johnston writes for Commodity News Service Other Market Prices A severe drought could hurt the Canadian Canada, a Winnipeg company specializing in grain and cattle industry, he said. Feed costs would commodity market reporting. Sheep and Lambs SunGold $/cwt Winnipeg Toronto Specialty Meats Ewes 115.69 - 149.04 40.00 - 65.00 Lambs (110+ lb.) 196.65 - 208.71 — March feeder cattle futures ipated seasonal strength in (95 - 109 lb.) Next Sale 206.36 - 217.73 U.S. feeder cattle (80 - 94 lb.) is 217.58 - 232.12 rose to an all-time high Jan. pork demand. (Under 80 lb.) January 19 221.58 - 294.49 hit all-time high 13 of 152.775 cents per lb., Retailers tend to feature (New crop) — eclipsing previous day’s bacon in February and as corn slumps peak of 152.300 cents and ramp up promotions of Chickens Eggs Hogs moved higher set when Chicago Board of ham for the Easter holiday Minimum broiler prices as of May 23, 2010 Minimum prices to producers for ungraded Trade corn futures tumbled in April, analysts said. Under 1.2 kg...... $1.5130 eggs, f.o.b. egg grading station, set by the too ahead of the 40-cent daily trading On Jan. 12, the USDA pro- 1.2 - 1.65 kg...... $1.3230 Manitoba Egg Producers Marketing Board limit. jected corn ending stocks 1.65 - 2.1 kg...... $1.3830 effective June 12, 2011. seasonal business 2.1 - 2.6 kg...... $1.3230 New Previous “It is not surprising that at 846 million bushels, two A Extra Large $1.8500 $1.8200 feeders are high — we are million bushels lower than A Large 1.8500 1.8200 chicago / reuters / running out of feeder type its estimate last month, but Turkeys A Medium 1.6700 1.6400 U.S. feeder cattle futures cattle,” said Joe Ocrant, a whopping 13 per cent Minimum prices as of January 8, 2012 A Small 1.2500 1.2200 rose to a record high late president of Oak Investment higher than what traders Broiler Turkeys A Pee Wee 0.3675 0.3675 (6.2 kg or under, live weight truck load average) Nest Run 24 + 1.7490 1.7210 last week amid tight sup- Group. “Weaker corn also were expecting, on average, Grade A ...... $1.910 B 0.45 0.45 plies and another day of c e r t a i n l y s u p p o r t e d in a Reuters survey. Undergrade ...... $1.820 C 0.15 0.15 steep declines in corn stronger feeder cattle,” he Soybean ending stocks at Hen Turkeys futures, which would slash said. 275 million bushels were 18 Goats (between 6.2 and 8.5 kg liveweight truck load average) feed costs. Hog futures closed higher per cent higher than traders Grade A ...... $1.890 Winnipeg Toronto Most actively traded on short covering and antic- had been expecting. Undergrade ...... $1.790 ($/each) ($/cwt) Light Tom/Heavy Hen Turkeys Kids Next Sale 95.00 - 251.00 (between 8.5 and 10.8 kg liveweight truck load average) Billys is — Grade A ...... $1.890 Mature January 19/12 105.25 - 232.82 Undergrade ...... $1.790 Tom Turkeys Horses (10.8 and 13.3 kg, live weight truck load average) Grade A...... $1.900 Winnipeg Toronto Looking for results? Check out the market reports Undergrade...... $1.815 ($/cwt) ($/cwt) Prices are quoted f.o.b. farm. 1,000 lbs. — 18.03 - 25.00 from livestock auctions around the province. » PaGe 14 1,000 lbs.+ — 17.21 - 33.71 The Manitoba Co-operator | January 19, 2012 11 GRAIN MARKETS

column Export and International Prices Supply-and-demand reports All prices close of business January 12, 2012. Last Week Week Ago Year Ago Wheat CWB export 1CW 13.5 St. Lawrence 386.55 392.50 429.20 take trade by surprise US hard winter ord.Gulf ($US) 294.06 299.74 333.67 EU French soft wheat ($US) 264.00 266.25 343.00 Yes, there’s still a lot of wheat available worldwide Chicago wheat (nearby future) ($US/tonne) 222.28 231.19 287.86 Minneapolis wheat (nearby future) ($US/tonne) 296.68 300.72 328.36 that world wheat supplies are indeed ample fur- Coarse Grains Dwayne Klassen ther weighed on prices. Larger-than-anticipated area seeded to the US corn Gulf ($US) 260.62 277.84 280.40 CNSA U.S. winter wheat crop also had bearish price US barley (PNW) ($US) 287.00 287.00 204.00 implications for U.S. wheat values. Chicago corn (nearby future) ($US/tonne) 240.75 253.35 252.95 Come again? Chicago oats (nearby future) ($US/tonne) 184.31 188.04 257.10 anola futures on the ICE Futures Canada “Wow” might be a good word to describe the Oilseeds trading platform suffered a price setback impact of the USDA supply/demand reports C during the week ended Jan. 13. The U.S. released Jan. 12. Participants had certainly been Chicago soybeans (nearby future) ($US/tonne) 432.98 441.34 518.03 Department of Agriculture’s bearishly construed expecting a totally different outcome. Chicago soyoil ($US/tonne) 1,127.86 1,141.53 1,263.47 soybean production and inventory numbers The USDA said U.S. farmers harvested 12.36 helped to spark some of the price slide experi- billion bushels of corn in 2011, which was up enced by canola, with the timely arrival of much- from the agency’s December forecast. Market needed moisture in soybean-producing regions participants had been anticipating a decrease Winnipeg Futures of South America adding to the weakness. that would have reflected the volatile weather ICE Futures Canada prices at close of business January 13, 2012. Price declines in canola were halted to some during the growing season, including severe Western barley Last Week Week Ago degree by the emergence of some fresh export spring flooding and a heat wave during the criti- demand, believed to be with China, and by con- cal growing period of July. March 2012 212.00 217.00 tinued strong domestic processor need for the USDA in its January report projected U.S. corn May 2012 215.00 224.00 commodity. ending stockpiles for the 2011-12 crop year at July 2012 220.00 224.00 Western barley futures on the ICE Futures 846 million bushels, just below December’s esti- Canada platform finally found a few individuals mate of 848 million bushels. While corn supplies Canola Last Week Week Ago willing to trade the commodity, but a lot of the are still tight by historical standards, they came January 2012 508.10 516.40 action was just the bailing out of nearby con- in higher than pre-report ideas. March 2012 515.10 523.40 tracts and adjusting positions in the May and USDA projected 2011 U.S. soybean produc- May 2012 519.20 528.80 July contracts. Activity in western barley was tion at 3.056 billion bushels, up 10 million from seen picking up with the relaunch of the con- its November forecast. Projected U.S. 2011-12 tract on Jan. 23 alongside wheat and durum. soybean ending stocks were pegged at 275 mil- lion bushels, up 45 million from the December CWB Pool Forecasts estimate of 230 million. December PRO Total Payments November PRO For three-times-daily market USDA’s estimates were also considered nega- 2011-12 2010-11 2011-12 reports from Commodity News tive for wheat prices. USDA increased its pro- Wheat jected world wheat stockpile estimate, due to Service Canada, visit “ICE higher production in Kazakhstan, Brazil and No. 1 CWRS 13.5 305 344.96 304 Futures Canada updates” at Russia helping global wheat stocks climb to No. 1 CWRS 12.5 271 317.73 273 www.manitobacooperator.ca. the highest level in history. The report was an No. 2 CWRS 13.5 299 337.13 299 important reminder that there is a lot of wheat No. 1 CWHWS 13.5 305 344.96 304 available globally. No. 1 CPSR 238 277.77 241 The government agency also estimated U.S. winter wheat plantings at 41.9 million acres, up No. 1 CPSW 232 274.67 235 from 40.7 million a year ago, despite concerns No. 1 CWRW 241 284.23 243 Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) soybean about severe drought in the southern U.S. Plains No. 1 CWES 275 314.96 274 futures experienced some significant losses dur- and wet weather in the eastern Midwest that No. 1 CWSWS 233 268.72 233 ing the period ended Jan. 13. Much of the down- kept farmers out of their fields this fall. Durum ward price action was associated with the sur- The higher-than-expected U.S. winter wheat prise increase in the USDA’s estimates for U.S. area was associated with producers in the dry No. 1 CWAD 13.0 352 302.94 371 2011 soybean production and current inventory. southern regions taking advantage of high crop Feed Barley Weakness in soybeans was augmented by the insurance rates. No. 1 CW Pool B 223.00 235.72 N/A arrival of much-needed moisture in the key soy- The report from the USDA was also seen bean-growing regions of both Argentina and having a major impact on U.S. planted area Designated Barley Brazil. There had been worries that the pre- this spring, with a possible major downward Sel CW Two-Row 314 265.74 318 cipitation would not be enough to alleviate the correction in corn and soybean values mean- Sel CW Six-Row 298 247.98 302 dry conditions but, true to form, the amounts ing farmers in the U.S. will seek out cropping of rain and the coverage was much wider than alternatives. * No. 1 CW feed barley, Pool A 2011-12, as of December 15: $229. anticipated. There has been some suggestion that CBOT Absence of demand and chart-based liquida- corn values are going to drift down into the low tion orders contributed to a bearish price senti- US$5-a-bushel range, given the larger crop and ment in soybeans. the improved South American conditions. Some Special Crops CBOT corn futures also took it on the chin participants have gone so far as to indicate they Report for January 16, 2012 — Bin run delivered plant Saskatchewan during the week, with USDA’s increase in pro- wouldn’t be surprised to see a “three” as one of duction and inventory projections also catch- the front numbers for the price of corn. Spot Market Spot Market ing participants well off guard. The rains in the The possibility of U.S. corn futures dropping Other (Cdn. cents per pound unless grain-growing regions of Argentina were also so low so quickly is unlikely, but one has to take Lentils (Cdn. cents per pound) otherwise specified) believed to have helped corn crops there and, into consideration that high prices have trans- Large Green 15/64 27.10 - 28.50 Canaryseed 25.00 - 27.25 in turn, helped to stimulate some of the price lated into significantly reduced usage. It’s also Laird No. 1 27.50 - 28.50 Oil Sunflower Seed — weakness. important to note world corn and wheat inven- Eston No. 2 24.00 - 25.50 Desi Chickpeas 26.10 - 27.50 Euro-zone financial problems also surfaced tory estimates are also well above expectations. again at the end of the reporting period, adding “We’re going to have more corn than we know Field Peas (Cdn. $ per bushel) Beans (Cdn. cents per pound) to the bearish price sentiment at the CBOT. what to do with” unless prices drop, one partici- Green No. 1 8.50 - 9.00 Fababeans, large — pant indicated. Wheat futures at the CBOT, Kansas City and Medium Yellow No. 1 8.40 - 8.55 Feed beans — Minneapolis exchanges also suffered losses with the bearish USDA numbers and the downtrend Dwayne Klassen writes for Commodity News Service Feed Peas (Cdn. $ per bushel) No. 1 Navy/Pea Beans — in CBOT corn futures encouraging the down- Canada, a Winnipeg company specializing in grain and Feed Pea (Rail) — No. 1 Great Northern — ward price action. Confirmation from USDA commodity market reporting. Mustardseed (Cdn. cents per pound) No. 1 Cranberry Beans — Yellow No. 1 35.75 - 37.75 No. 1 Light Red Kidney — Brown No. 1 30.75 - 32.75 No. 1 Dark Red Kidney — Oriental No. 1 24.75 - 28.75 No. 1 Black Beans — Canadian Wheat Board not yet offering those programs, said CWB not yet buying new crop spokeswoman Maureen Fitzhenry, while No. 1 Pinto Beans — grain handlers lock up more of the 2012-13 No. 1 Small Red — reuters / The Canadian Wheat Board crop through forward contracts. Source: Stat Publishing No. 1 Pink — said Jan. 13 it will offer farmers grain pools, Grain handlers like Viterra, Cargill and SUNFLOWERS Fargo, ND Goodlands, KS cash contracts and marketing advice in Richardson International are already sign- its new role after it loses its monopoly this ing forward contracts with farmers for Report for January 13, 2012 in US$ cwt year. delivery of the 2012-13 harvest after the NuSun (oilseed) 28.00 26.90 But it is still working out details and is CWB’s monopoly ends on August 1. Confection — — Source: National Sunflower Association 12 The Manitoba Co-operator | January 19, 2012

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How they can be the GUARD DOGS: solution to predators High Prairie sheep farmer and guard dog trainer has lost only one ewe in three years to predators

By Alexis Kienlen FBC STAFF / LEDUC

uard dogs are an important part of the team on a sheep operation, but you have to choose the Gright breed and raise ’em right. “What works for one rancher does not necessarily work for another,” guard dog trainer Louise Liebenberg told attend- ees at a recent sheep production information event. “Choosing what type of dog and which puppy out of the lit- ter will make a big impact on your ranch.” Liebenberg runs a flock of ewes with her husband Eric Verstappen near High Prairie. They have wolves, bears, cou- Sarplaninac or Yugoslav shepherd dog is a livestock guardian type originally from Serbia and Macedonia. PHOTOS: LOUISE LIEBENBERG AND ERIC VERSTAPPEN. gars and coyotes on their land, but they’ve lost only one ewe in the past three years, and don’t can get a bit of privacy from use any lethal methods to con- the sheep, but they are always “Most people in trol wildlife on their property. around them. They do not believe it is “You always want livestock in Alberta have too few a long-term solution, said with your dog,” she said. “You guardian dogs for the Liebenberg, but added guard never want it away from the job that they want to dogs have to be raised properly livestock. From the day that he do. Too few dogs is a to be effective. is born, sheep are part of his Guard dogs only arrived in world.” bad situation…” Canada around the 1970s, she said. Five to eight months “That’s when the borders to a During this stage, puppies will LOUISE LIEBENBERG lot of eastern European coun- generally behave well but like to tries opened up and people test boundaries. could really get hold of these “At this age, the pup should dogs. That’s when research be in a paddock that it cannot in life. Examples of new things started taking off.” escape out of,” Liebenberg said. include new breeding rams, and There are about 25 to 30 Dogs that learn to wander newborn lambs. guardian dog breeds, each during this stage may end up It takes about two years to developed to suit a specific being wanderers for life. raise a puppy to be a good work- region, but all require people to “If the puppy never learns to ing dog, so people need to think spend time raising and super- escape, he will never do it,” she about getting a replacement vising them when they’re young. said. while their current dog is still in Pups need to be exposed to the livestock they will be guarding or it will be a “The guidance of a shepherd good shape, Liebenberg said. challenge to get them to bond with the sheep at a later stage. is really crucial to the raising Eight to 18 months Producers should first learn and training of guardian dogs,” During this stage, young dogs what predators are on their she said. act like teenagers and often get ranch and which dogs will work Liebenberg tailors her train- into trouble. Liebenberg rec- most effectively against that ing regime to the dog’s age. ommends that producers set predator. Some dog breeds are boundaries, and keep a close much more physically active Birth to 16 weeks watch. and will be better suited to a This is the bonding stage. Pups “This is not the age that you larger ranch. need to be exposed to the live- want them to go out with the “Choose a dog that comes stock they will be guarding or it sheep in the bush and look after from parents that work in a sim- will be a challenge to get them themselves and the sheep,” she ilar situation to what you have at to bond with the sheep at a later said. “You want them where you home,” Liebenberg said. “That stage. They should be put in a can see them, as this is the age gives you the highest chance of small, well-fenced paddock with when the dogs will chew the success.” a small number of sheep. sheep’s ears and pull the wool, Liebenberg said many pro- The pen needs to be safe as bite the tail and chase them ducers in Canada do not have young dogs hurt by livestock around.” enough guard dogs and dogs will be fearful of the animals. Puppies engaging in this type should work in groups. “Puppies also need their own of play behaviour can later start “Most people in Alberta have space to eat, because sheep like killing, Liebenberg said. too few guardian dogs for the dog food,” Liebenberg said. She Dogs should be supervised job that they want to do,” she uses a number of kennels that when exposed to new things said. “Too few dogs is a bad situ- allow puppies to crawl in and so they are calmer when they ation, because you give wildlife “From the day that he is born, sheep are part of his world,” says Liebenberg. out of the sheep pen. The dogs encounter these things later the opportunity to come in.” The Manitoba Co-operator | January 19, 2012 13

COLUMN Piglet survival — focus on “The Big Five” Careful attention is helping some operations exceed 30 pigs per sow per year

Bernie Peet “Clipping teeth, docking tails, notching ears, Peet on Pigs tattooing and injecting with iron and antibiotics is too much stress for the piglet and can be a subtle cause of increased mortality.” ocusing on five key aspects of management is the F route to maximizing piglet DR. TIM LOULA survival, Dr. Tim Loula from the Swine Vet Center, Saint Peter, Minnesota, told delegates at the Colostrum essential to survival be good work organizers and also Banff Pork Seminar. All pigs must get colostrum capable of multi-tasking.” The “Big Five” he refers to are within the first six hours after The focus is to get colostrum correct preparation of the sow birth, stresses Dr. Loula. “A high into all piglets within the first six prior to farrowing, provision of percentage of mortality occurs hours after birth, he says. “Many a clean, warm and draft-free because pigs never received farms are extending hours for environment for the piglet, an colostrum.” He says that many Day 1 coverage and some are efficient work plan, good colos- producers mark piglets that even going to 24-hour coverage.” trum management and not With today’s highly prolific sows, focusing on five key areas of management they have observed suckling However, he cautions against allowing starve-outs to occur. will maximize piglet survival. colostrum so that they can stop doing too much to piglets soon During gestation, it’s impor- worrying about those individu- after farrowing. “Clipping teeth, tant to feed sows as individuals, Good environment crucial Piglets should be dried off als. “Most of them also mark the docking tails, notching ears, tat- Dr. Loula says. “Feed to condi- Newborn piglets come from an immediately after birth, either ‘at risk’ piglets on their heads tooing and injecting with iron tion up to three to four weeks environment of 40 C in the sow’s using a towel or with a drying and observe them to make sure and antibiotics is too much stress pre-farrowing, striving to have uterus and are born into one of powder, says Dr. Loula. Split they are getting sufficient colos- for the piglet and can be a sub- all sows at a body condition 20-23 C which is a 17 C drop in suckling boxes can initially trum,” he notes. tle cause of increased mortal- score of 3.0,” he advises. “Then temperature in a few seconds, be used as dry-off boxes, he Dr. Loula advises that pig- ity,” points out Dr. Loula. “Some increase the feed by two to four Dr. Loula points out. “Placing suggests. “A small amount of lets should receive colostrum producers have stopped clipping lbs. to provide adequate nutri- heat lamps behind the sow dur- rolled oats or sow feed is put from their own mother prior to teeth altogether.” tion in order to get a big pig at ing farrowing reduces mortality in the bottom of the boxes fostering and that piglet move- Proper care and management birth. Sows should farrow at a by three per cent and we rec- and a heat lamp placed over ments should be kept to a mini- of the sow is critical in piglet sur- body condition score of 3.25 to ommend using two heat lamps them. Pigs are placed in the mum. He suggests that where vivability, Dr. Loula stresses, and 3.50.” during farrowing,” he says. boxes immediately after far- litter size is 11-14, pigs should close observation of the sow to Dr. Loula cautions against He advises the use of two rowing and allowed to warm only be moved if there are insuf- ensure that she is eating, drink- inducing sows to farrow too heat lamps, one near the back up and dry off before they are ficient functional teats. Excess ing and defecating normally is early, saying that this results in of the crate at farrowing and put back on the sow. Newly piglets from litters of 15-21 can essential. It is also important to smaller, weaker pigs at birth. one alongside the sow for the farrowed pigs continually be moved to sows with 10 or check that her piglets are full “This can easily be checked by first 24-48 hours. “Use a ther- replace the pigs in the box,” less piglets, moving the biggest bellied, indicating they are suck- stopping the induction program mometer or an infrared ray gun he explains. “The result is a piglets where possible. ling well. for a couple of weeks to deter- to determine the actual tem- much more vigorous piglet “With high sow feed costs, it mine true gestation length,” perature at piglet level. Optimal that will nurse much more Dedicated staff beneficial is important to maximize piglet he notes. “Gestation length in temperature there is 35-38 C.” aggressively and ingest maxi- Dr. Loula notes that many farms output,” Dr. Loula says. “By sav- swine varies from 111 to 119 Ideally, a telescoping swing mum amounts of colostrum. now have dedicated “Day 1” staff ing more pigs, feed cost/pig is days and if a farm is inducing arm should be used to hang Of course, the hot boxes also that stay in rooms that are far- reduced. More and more farms on day 114, it may be farrowing the lamps, allowing them to be accomplish split suckling rowing. “Today’s sows very often are paying attention to this and piglets four to five days early, moved towards the front of the since not all pigs are nursing have 15 total born and 13-plus are achieving 30 pigs/sow/year reducing the piglets’ chances of pen after farrowing is complete. at the same time. This process born alive, which is a big chal- or better.” survival. Farms inducing early Minor ventilation problems of warming the pigs and split lenge,” he notes. “The dedicated often have more scour prob- resulting in drafts can also suckling is the most impor- Day 1 staff must be able to pro- Bernie Peet is president of Pork Chain lems, which can elevate death increase pre-weaning mortality, tant thing you can accomplish vide a high level of TLC, be deci- Consulting of Lacombe, Alberta, and editor loss.” adds Dr. Loula. on the day of farrowing.” sion makers and goal oriented, of Western Hog Journal.

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Weight Category Ashern Gladstone Grunthal Heartland Heartland Killarney Ste. Rose Taylor Winnipeg Brandon Virden Feeder Steers n/a n/a Jan-10 Jan-10 Jan-11 n/a Jan-12 Jan-12 Jan-13 No. on offer n/a n/a 348 672 796 n/a 610 105 475 Over 1,000 lbs. n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 900-1,000 n/a n/a n/a 120.00-132.00 120.00-131.25 n/a n/a 110.00-125.00 115-124.00 800-900 n/a n/a 120.00-131.00 130.00-139.50 129.00-138.75 n/a 120.00-138.00 125.00-135.00 125.00-135.00 700-800 n/a n/a 125.00-134.00 140.00-146.00 135.00-147.00 n/a 132.00-147.00 135.00-148.00 130.00-144.75 600-700 n/a n/a 130.00-148.00 145.00-161.00 140.00-160.00 n/a 145.00-160.00 140.00-160.00 135.00-160.75 500-600 n/a n/a 145.00-160.00 165.00-174.00 153.00-175.00 n/a 155.00-176.00 165.00-180.00 140.00-168.50 400-500 n/a n/a 160.00-187.50 170.00-193.00 165.00-195.00 n/a 175.00-185.00 175.00-192.00 150.0-186.00 300-400 n/a n/a 185.00-192.50 175.00-200.00 180.00-200.00 n/a 170.00-195.00 185.00-199.00 150.00-191.00 Feeder heifers 900-1,000 lbs. n/a n/a n/a 100.00-122.50 110.00-118.00 n/a n/a 105.00-115.00 n/a 800-900 n/a n/a 103.00-113.50 112.00-126.50 114.00-125.00 n/a 110.00-120.00 110.00-120.00 n/a 700-800 n/a n/a 112.00-122.00 118.00-131.00 120.00-130.00 n/a 118.00-143.00 120.00-135.00 120.00-131.25 600-700 n/a n/a 120.00-133.00 130.00-146.00 128.00-142.00 n/a 125.00-146.00 125.00-145.00 125.00-137.50 500-600 n/a n/a 130.00-148.00 137.00-156.50 135.00-155.00 n/a 130.00-159.00 135.00-155.00 130.00-161.00 400-500 n/a n/a 145.00-165.00 140.00-170.00 145.00-163.00 n/a 150.00-160.00 145.00-165.00 135.00-165.00 300-400 n/a n/a 155.00-172.50 n/a 150.00-180.00 n/a 150.00-177.00 155.00-175.00 n/a Slaughter Market

No. on offer n/a n/a 282 n/a n/a n/a n/a 160 225 D1-D2 Cows n/a n/a 49.00-55.00 60.00-67.00 59.00-64.00 n/a 60.00-68.00 58.00-65.00 60.00-65.00 D3-D5 Cows n/a n/a 48.00-54.00 52.00-59.00 48.00-60.00 n/a 50.00-58.00 52.00-58.00 55.00-60.00 Age Verified n/a n/a n/a n/a 62.00-68.50 n/a n/a n/a 50.00-55.00 Good Bulls n/a n/a n/a 72.00-77.25 74.00-79.50 n/a 75.00-82.00 73.00-80.00 52.00-69.00 Butcher Steers n/a n/a n/a 105.00-110.00 106.00-109.75 n/a n/a n/a 67.00-80.75 Butcher Heifers n/a n/a n/a 100.00-107.75 105.00-109.00 n/a n/a n.a n/a Feeder Cows n/a n/a 62.00-70.50 n/a n/a* n/a n/a n/a n/a Fleshy Export Cows n/a n/a 54-58.50 n/a 62.00-73.00 n/a 40.00-49.00 n/a n/a Lean Export Cows n/a n/a 49.00-55.00 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a * includes slaughter market (Note all prices in CDN$ per cwt. These prices also generally represent the top one-third of sales reported by the auction yard) Tips on turning muck into grass The grass will come back eventually but with a little help, it can be brought back quicker and better

By Daniel Winters the best tools and technology Research has shown that add- co-operator staff / holland were deployed on the massive “It’s a pretty harsh ing 30 pounds of phosphorus mound of clay-based soil that can quadruple seedling size in hink getting the grass lies northeast of the city in a environment the first three to four weeks of growing again on your bid to turn it green and get it to get anything growth, and potassium gives T flooded-out pastures and to stay that way, even in the established.” forage on sandy soils a boost. hayfields is tough? face of future flooding. Elemental sulphur tends to get You might want to take a few As it turned out, said Friesen tied up in high pH soils, so sul- pointers from the folks who at the recent Beef and Forage glenn friesen phate versions, although more were in charge of the daunting Days meeting, rhizomonous, pricey, give better results. task of greening the banks of the or sod-forming, species such Broadcasting seed without Winnipeg floodway. as quack grass, reed canary, makes it difficult to drive over Salinity tolerance harrowing afterwards is a risky “It’s a pretty harsh environ- slough sedge, American vetch with a tractor. A new wheat grass variety devel- business, he said, adding that ment to get anything estab- and bluegrass performed best. For haylands strewn with oped at AAFC Swift Current, AC germination could be as low as lished,” said Glenn Friesen, a On native pastures, doing noth- debris, such as uprooted trees Saltlander, offers excellent salin- 30 to 40 per cent on unprepped MAFRI forage specialist based in ing at all might be the best, and and shrubs, cleaning up is in ity tolerance as well as forage soils. Carman. of course, cheapest option, order. An I-beam drag can make quality. An ideal stand contains “You’ll get some, no doubt After severe flooding in 2004, especially if lingering moisture the job of gathering it into piles 25 to 30 plants per square foot. about it, but I wouldn’t put for burning easier. But getting there requires some $5-a-pound alfalfa on without “That ash is actually quite margin for error, so targeting 60 incorporating it some way,” said fertile,” said Friesen. “It’s ideal to 70 seeds per square foot helps Friesen. No snow and -20 C a deadly to get in there as soon as you account for misses. As many bale grazers know, can, get your forage seeded, “Not everything is going to one way to put fertility on land combination for alfalfa and take advantage of those make it or germinate at the same at virtually no cost is by run- With very little snow cover so far, For those who plan to reseed nutrients.” time. Also, you want a high stand ning it through the cow first. The and intermittent warm weather alfalfa straight back onto a In one case, an extensive burn density to compete against the value of a ton of alfalfa hay at possibly stirring alfalfa out of dor- depleted stand, it’s important to was broadcast with a grass-leg- weeds and fill the gaps,” said current fertilizer prices is about mancy, it might be time to start remember that medicarpin, a toxin ume mixture with no harrow- Friesen. $77, once you tally up the N, P, worrying about stand survival. produced by the plant to inhibit ing. The fire set back regrowth Timothy doesn’t have great K, and S. As long as the temperature stays new seedlings from germinating and competition for the newly feed value, but if added to the Flooding can affect rhizobia above -12 C at the crown, which is too close, is mainly found in the seeded forage, and the result mix, it does help the forage cure populations in the soil, so it’s one-half to two inches below the leaves and stems. was waist-high growth. in the swath. With a mix of seven best to use inoculated legume surface, alfalfa will survive. That means a clean cut with A herbicide burn-down can pounds of alfalfa, four pounds of seed, he added. Fall broadcast- “But with -20 C temperatures, very little leftovers on the ground create a similar effect, he added, meadow brome, and one pound ing leaves the sensitive bacteria you should have about four inches is best. Also, medicarpin is water and a weed whacker works of timothy, it’s not unusual to see exposed to the elements, so seed of snow on top to buffer the tem- soluble, so flooding on sandy or well for knocking back woody it punch above its weight and should be harrowed to give it perature about 10°,” said Glenn Almassippi soils tends to wash it species. end up becoming half the stand. some protection over the winter Friesen, a MAFRI forage specialist. down into the soil profile out of the In some areas, standing water Flood water can carry a bit of months. “We don’t have that in a lot of rooting zone. can bring salinity to the sur- fertility along with, but gener- “Otherwise, you’ll have a seed places.” “That doesn’t mean you’re free face. Budget constraints are key ally it changes the soil biology, that germinates in spring, but Four inches of snow is a kind of and clear, but it is a good thing and when choosing seed mixes, and which affects nutrient cycling, the rhizobia won’t be on it any- “magic number” for stand viability, may mean that you can bend the a “shotgun” approach using a and washes away more than it more,” he said. he added. rules a little,” said Friesen. ratio of 80:20 grass and legumes brings. Denitrification is espe- is best. cially a concern. [email protected] The Manitoba Co-operator | January 19, 2012 15

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World animal health body calls for fewer antibiotics in livestock industry BY SYBILLE DE LA HAMAIDE

PARIS / REUTERS / The world body in charge of fighting ani- mal diseases is calling for action against widespread abuse of antibiotics in livestock farming, which leads to drug-resistant bacteria. But it warned a ban would leave the world short of protein. “The use of antibiotics is today essential to ensure suffi- cient animal production to feed the planet. Without antibiot- ics there would be supply problems of animal protein for the human population,” said Bernard Vallat, director of the World Organization for Animal Health. Scientists say overuse of antibiotics can allow resistant strains of bacteria to become dominant, undermining the efficacy of the drugs, and both the U.S. and Germany are tak- ing or considering new measures to control it. Vallat called for better training of veterinarians worldwide and for a fight against the illegal trade in antibiotics, which is widespread in poor countries and on the Internet, to avoid misuse. “If you take the 100 poorest countries that take no precau- tion on this matter, we can see antibiotics passed around just like candies, without prescription,” he said, noting that this was true for both human and animal antibiotics. Livestock industry groups argue that using antibiotics in animals keeps them healthy and does not have a direct link to development of resistant strains of bacteria affecting humans. Lack of investment U.S. health regulators last week placed restrictions on animal use of a class of antibiotics often used to treat diseases like pneumonia in humans, while Germany is considering similar measures. A recent survey by German environmental group Bund found that 10 of 20 samples of chicken meat sold in German supermarkets showed antibiotic-resistant bacteria, which can affect humans, especially if the meat is not properly cooked. Similarly, a study showed in April that meat found on U.S. grocery store shelves often contained high levels of bacteria, with more than half of the bacteria resistant to multiple types of antibiotics. The European Union banned the feeding of all antibiotics to livestock for growth promotion purposes as of 2006, a rare move that Vallat advocated at the global level, including in the United States. Grassy weed control, at a fair price, is just over the horizon.

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Your smartphone just got smarter. WEATHER VANE Get the Manitoba Co-operator mobile app and get the latest ag news as it happens. IF A DOG PULLS HIS FEET UP HIGH WHILE WALKING, Download the free app at agreader.ca/mbc A CHANGE IN THE WEATHER IS COMING. Getting cold this week, warming up next week Issued: Monday, January 16, 2012 · Covering: January 18 – January 25, 2012

One model run has a strong WEATHER MAP - WESTERN CANADA Daniel Bezte storm system affecting us late in Co-operator the weekend; then the next run contributor shows a much weaker system. I’ll go with the weaker scenario, which will mean milder temper- 3 Month (90 Days) Percent of Average Precipitation (Prairie Region) atures over the weekend along t’s been an interesting win- with clouds and some light snow October 15, 2011 to January 12, 2012 ter so far, at least in terms of or flurries. I how the weather models have For the first half of next week been handling things. Overall, the the models show the main area models have been pretty good at of Pacific energy developing well < 40% forecasting the general weather to our south. This will mean we’ll 40 - 60% patterns, but they’ve been having stay fairly dry, with only a slight 60 - 85% some trouble with the intensity of chance for a few flurries around 85 - 115% 115 - 150% the different weather systems. Tuesday as the system passes 150 - 200% For this forecast period the by. Temperatures now look as > 200% models are starting us off with though they’ll be on the mild side Extent of Agricultural Land some pretty cold mid-winter for much of next week, as a large Lakes and Rivers temperatures. By mid-week, a area of low pressure takes up resi- ridge of arctic high pressure will dence off the coast of northern stretch from north of Alaska all B.C. Combine this with a build- the way down into the north- ing ridge of high pressure over ern United States. This ridge will the western U.S., and it looks like likely bring the coldest temper- we’ll be returning to the warm, atures of the winter, with lows dry pattern we’ve seen for much dropping to around -30 C later of this winter. this week and highs struggling to Usual temperature range for make it to -20 C. this period: Highs, -23 to -6 C; Produced using near real-time data that has undergone initial quality control. The map may not be accurate for all regions due to data This ridge of high pressure lows, -34 to -16 C. availability and data errors. will prevent any storm systems Copyright © 2012 Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada from moving inland from the Daniel Bezte is a teacher by profession Prepared by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s National Agroclimate Information Service (NAIS). Data provided through partnership with Created: 01/13/12 Pacific. By the weekend some of with a BA (Hon.) in geography, Environment Canada, Natural Resources Canada, and many Provincial agencies. www.agr.gc.ca/drought this Pacific energy is expected to specializing in climatology, from the This issue’s map shows the amount of precipitation that has fallen across the Prairies over the last 90 days as a percentage of the long- finally begin pushing eastward. U of W. He operates a computerized term average. You can really see how dry it’s been this winter, with a large portion of the Prairies seeing less than 40 per cent of average The models are having a very weather station near Birds Hill Park. precipitation. Also, with the exception of a few small areas in western Alberta and northern Manitoba, no place has seen above-average hard time figuring out just what Contact him with your questions and amounts of precipitation. will happen with all this energy. comments at [email protected].

The top weather stories of 2011 A weird weather reversal followed this spring’s floods in Manitoba and Saskatchewan By Daniel Bezte CO-OPERATOR CONTRIBUTOR ipalities along the Assiniboine story of the year was tied 2011. The heat was a result of high pressure over the west- River. Brandon was at the directly into our record spring a large area of high pressure ern United States created a n this issue we’ll look at epicentre of the months-long flooding, and that was the centred over much of central very strong pressure gradient. a few of the big weather flood battle. In Brandon the weather reversal that we saw and eastern North America Combine this with the Rocky I stories from 2011 across Assiniboine reached its high- this summer. What started out and it brought with it several Mountains that help to squeeze Canada. The first and indis- est level since 1923 and kept as one of the wettest growing records. Windsor recorded the air flow even more, and we putably biggest weather story rising. The river was nearly seasons ever, quickly morphed its warmest July ever, with a have the perfect setup for high happened in our own back- seven metres higher than nor- into one of the driest seasons mean daily temperature of winds. yard. Before last winter had mal and 20 to 30 times wider ever. In Winnipeg, July was 25.9 C. Windsor also recorded This super Chinook, as it even started, the discussion in some places. Flooding on the driest month since record- its hottest day ever on July has been called, did break across the eastern Prairies was the Assiniboine near Brandon keeping began in 1872. Even 21,with an average daily tem- temperature records across about the upcoming spring lasted 120 days and was the the most rain-soaked areas perature of 32.1 C. Quebec Alberta, but the record-break- flooding. The talk wasn’t largest on record. dried out by August. The best also saw record heat, with the ing winds were the real story. about whether there would be hottest temperature occur- According to Environment flooding, but rather, how bad ring at St-Hubert at 36 C. Our Canada, surface-based wind it would be. It all started way region also saw some record gusts measured 144 kilometres back in October 2010 when a The talk wasn’t about whether there would be heat: Winnipeg recorded 24 per hour at Claresholm, 131 huge storm system dumped flooding, but rather, how bad it would be. days when the daytime high km/h at Stavely and 117 km/h upward of 100 millimetres rose above 30 C, exceeding in Lethbridge, and at a home of precipitation across our the total for the past three weather station in Pincher region, pushing river and lake years combined. Winnipeg Creek, winds were clocked at levels to near their highest lev- also recorded its hottest day 204 km/h. On Nov. 22, wind els ever recorded for that time in 16 years, with a tempera- gusts were so strong near of the year. When all was said and done, statement that summarized ture of 37.2 C on Aug. 23. Nanton that eight vehicles were Things only got worse 7,100 Manitobans were dis- this weather was: “I could be Our last weather story of 2011 blown off the highway and the over the winter as average to placed from their homes, with receiving flood and drought occurred to our west and had roof of a high school gymna- above-average snowfalls were 2,700 still unable to return at insurance payments at the nothing to do with tempera- sium was peeled away, forcing recorded. When spring finally the end of the year. Flooding same time.” tures, precipitation or flooding. students and staff to evacuate rolled around and the snow- swamped three million hec- If you’ve ever spent some time the premises. pack melted, water began tares of farmland and local Hot, hot heat in southern Alberta you’d know At the beginning of every pouring into river and lake states of emergency were Our third story, just like the it can be very windy, but I don’t year I hope for the same thing, systems all across Manitoba declared in 70 Manitoba com- second story, has ties not only think anyone was prepared for weather-wise, and that’s for the and Saskatchewan. The munities. In addition, flood to our area but also is really the winds that occurred dur- weather to be exactly what you Manitoba government on May waters forced the closure of an extension of the previous ing the last week of November. need — but something tells me 9 declared a provincial state 850 roads, including parts of story: the hot weather experi- A near-perfect setup of strong there will still be some interest- of emergency, issuing evacua- the Trans-Canada Highway. enced across much of Canada low pressure over northern ing weather stories happening tion notices for several munic- The second-biggest weather during the summer and fall of B.C. combined with a ridge of this year. The Manitoba Co-operator | January 19, 2012 17 CROPS HUSBANDRY — THE SCIENCE, SKILL OR ART OF FARMING HEAD BLIGHT Wet conditions contributed to cases of poor root health AND ROOT ROT; in 2011, what 2012 brings farmers will also depend two diseases, one pathogen on the weather

By Shannon VanRaes rot was an issue, noting it could CO-OPERATOR STAFF | ST. JEAN-BAPTISTE have been much more severe than it was. hanks to a soggy spring, A damp spring also meant iron experts say wheat and soy- chlorosis was prevalent in soy- Tbeans saw significant root rot beans, according to the Manitoba in 2011. Agriculture, Food and Rural Dennis Lange said phytophthora Initiatives (MAFRI) farm produc- sojae, or root rot, was likely the No. tion adviser. But there was a simple 1 disease affecting Manitoba soy- solution. beans in 2011. “Go away, come back in a week,” “I was quite shocked to see how said Lange. “Once the weather

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it produces zoospores that can deficiencies. TM travel in water, infecting new plants Holly Derksen, a MAFRI crops along the way. Diseased roots then pathologist, noted dryland root rot develop lesions that can eventually was an issue with wheat in 2011. spread and kill an entire plant. Although infected plants with Lange said given wet conditions big, healthy root systems may in early 2011, it’s not surprising root not exhibit any symptoms above ground, they are still leaving patho- gens in the soil. “Dryland root rot is caused by fusarium, the same pathogen that causes head blight,” she said, add- ing scouting for root rot and taking precautions is an important part of controlling the disease. Environmental stresses also exacerbated root rot in wheat in 2011. “This year when we planted, things were really wet, and our root sys- tems developed, but the water table was so high that they didn’t have to develop extensively to get enough moisture to continue developing,” Derksen said. That didn’t bode well for the dry conditions experienced in Root rot was a big factor cutting into plant health in 2011. July and August. “We had on average very small root systems and when root rot Derksen said seed treatments, “If an empty field is full of volun- “We had on average came in it just had that much of a tillage techniques and disease teer canola, does that really count very small root systems harsher effect,” she said. resistance plant varieties can also as without a crop? You have to con- and when root rot came In addition to root rot, wheat also be used to fight against disease. sider that,” she said. suffered from barley stripe mosaic Equipment being brought into As for what this year will bring, in it just had that much and ergot, but not to the same one area from another should also Derksen said it is too early to tell. of a harsher effect.” extent. be cleaned to prevent plant path- “Every year is a new experience,”

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PR2236 v1 MC_P7213R_CPS.indd 1 03/11/11 3:43 PM 18 The Manitoba Co-operator | January 19, 2012 Leafcutter beekeepers urged to keep a close watch on their colonies Pesticides may cause health issues for larva, even when adults appear healthy By Shannon VanRaes co-operator staff “Basically, what the nvironmental factors research is telling clearly affect the health of me is that you have E leafcutter bees and colony to monitor multiple development, but more research factors and see is needed to determine which factors affect what aspects of how they all merge the bee’s life cycle, according to together. Every an American bee expert. year is going to be “The last questions left are always the most difficult to different.” answer,” Theresa Pitts-Singer of Utah State University told alfalfa Theresa Pitts-Singer producers at the Manitoba Forage Seed Association’s annual conference in Winnipeg. Leafcutter bees have been The researcher also noted spared from colony collapse more male bees emerge in disorder, which has had a dev- Canada, roughly two or three for astating impact on many hon- every female, compared to more eybee populations. southern bees that see a one-to- “The honeybee is such a dif- one ratio. Pitts-Singer said the ferent beast, and it’s used very effect of temperature and light differently,” she pointed out. on bee sex ratios is one of the Theresa Pitts-Singer. photo: Shannon VanRaes “It’s completely domestic in its many things being examined in ways.” her work. things you wouldn’t expect,” you combine other types of pes- monitoring temperatures inside Even though Pitts-Singer’s Stressors said Pitts-Singer. “The thing ticides, like a fungicide and an bee shelters and individual cells, study has not concluded, The expert added the way hon- that is similar are the sublethal insecticide,” she said. marking thousands of individual she said farmers can work to eybees are moved and expected effects pesticides can have on Although a bee’s immune sys- bees, and building many differ- improve the efficiency of their to forage on less-than-ideal bees. Pesticides can affect bees tem may be able to individu- ent shelters positioned in many bees by monitoring conditions crops, like almond blooms, of all sorts, natives bees and ally handle both types of pesti- different ways. on their own farms. immediately after hibernation managed bees as well.” cide, the combination might be “Basically, what the research also causes them stress. Bee pollen shows how preva- overwhelming. Facing south is telling me is that you have One environmental factor fac- lent pesticides are in the envi- Pitts-Singer and her team have Along the way she has made to monitor multiple factors ing both honeybees and leafcut- ronment, she said. Pesticides been following the lives of leaf- some interesting observations, and see how they all merge ter bees is pesticides. can be found in pollen even cutting bees from larva to adult, such as south-facing boards together,” she said. “Every year “Even pesticides that don’t when bees forage in an area that and then following the bees’ tend to have higher rates of is going to be different.” specifically kill or target bees has never been sprayed. children and grandchildren chalkbrood than north-facing may be affecting the larva and “The other unknown is when as well. The research includes ones. [email protected]

More options wanted Short growing season may hamper new high-yield varieties

By Shannon VanRaes Identify your premises. Reduce your risk. co-operator staff / st. jean-baptiste “You always want A second generation of to check to make Roundup Ready soybeans will sure there aren’t Apply for the Manitoba be available for 2012, but that any restrictions.” doesn’t mean you can save Premises ID Program today. your 2011 Roundup Ready seed for next spring. Dennis Lange, “Any seed that was planted MAFRI this year still falls under that As an agricultural producer, technical use agreement,” you know you cannot predict cautioned Dennis Lange, a said Lange. He added some He plans to purchase sec- what tomorrow might bring. farm production adviser for second-generation varieties ond-generation Roundup That is why you should protect your investment by Manitoba Agriculture, Food were available in the U.S. in Ready seed this spring, but identifying your land with the Manitoba Premises ID and Rural Initiatives. 2010, but were grown under he has yet to pin down the Program. This program links livestock and poultry to But you can save first- conditions very different from variety. geographic locations for responding to emergencies. generation Roundup Ready those in Manitoba. “We don’t really have much soybeans grown in 2012 as Some farmers may be choice, we have to go with it Premises Identification: seed for 2013 — provided tempted by new varieties whether we like it or not,” said • allows for rapid notification of livestock and poultry there are no secondary of high-yielding soybeans Peters, adding he would like stakeholders agreements placed on the offered this year, said Lange. to have more options when • helps prepare for animal health and food safety seed by your supplier. He added those varieties it comes to who he buys his “You always want to check, are often slow maturing, seed from. emergencies such as disease or flood to make sure there aren’t any with maturity at 120 or 125 “If we can keep a bit of our • reduces the impact of an emergency restrictions,” said Lange. days. seed, or buy from someone Protect Your Industry – Animal health emergencies He spoke to farmers about “The risk versus reward else ... we could save ourselves often occur suddenly and can threaten entire industries. Roundup Ready 2 varieties is that if you want to grow a some money,” he said. By identifying your premises, you can assist in the during St. Jean Farm Days in long-season variety, your Lange noted 95 per cent actions needed to protect these animals from the effect early January, touching on the yield is definitely going to be of the soybeans grown in end of technical use agree- higher, however there is more Manitoba are Roundup Ready, of an emergency. ments and what the new vari- risk in maturity ... how long the other option is generally It’s fast. It’s easy. It’s free. eties offer. is the season going to be?” he conventional varieties des- The adviser stressed the said. tined for the food market. But Premises Identification is easy and there is no charge. need to weigh risks against Will Peters farms near the adviser added without Contact your local Manitoba Agriculture, Food and potential gains when choos- Randolph and plans to value-added elements or pre- Rural Initiatives GO Office or visit ing what variety of Roundup increase his soybean acres miums in place, conventional manitoba.ca/agriculture/pid. Ready 2 soybeans to plant this from 700 to 900 this year, varieties aren’t financially via- spring. although that may change ble for most farmers. “Realize we have only tested along with spring weather these varieties for one year,” conditions. [email protected]

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news A January to remember Australian wheat board experience different to Canada’s By Phil Franz-Warkentin commodity news service Canada / saskatoon

Canada will experience similar challenges and opportunities as Australia did when it lost its single desk for wheat market- ing, but the outcome may be different, says Geoff Honey of Grain Trade Australia. While Canada is poised to see a relatively abrupt end to the single desk this summer, Honey noted a transition fund was set up in Australia and had grown to A$600 million by the mid-2000s. The Australian Wheat Board The view from Alexander Park near Miami is a memorable one for this one because of what you don’t see: snow photo: jeannette greaves became a publicly traded company in 2001 and fol- lowing a scandal involving wheat sales to Iraq, the single desk was eliminated entirely in 2008. When the changes took place in Australia, all the levels of government were in favour, and no court actions were pursued, said Honey, noting that is far different from the current 4188-2J situation here. As a result, Canada appears to be entering the open market JAN. 19, MAR. 1, MAR 29, 2012 from a “standing start,” Honey told reporters prior to a presentation at Crop SYNGENTA

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4188-2J_SYN_CMaxxCer.WestBenchPressAd-ManitobaCooperator.indd 1 1/10/12 11:16 AM 20 The Manitoba Co-operator | January 19, 2012 AAFC says it doesn’t suffer from bronze leaf and rust diseases AC-Sundancer “… it might be the type of tree that a strawberry lastest poplar from grower would put on the west side of his agroforestry centre strawberry patch to provide some microclimate modification and wind control, because it is AAFC release extremely narrow and doesn’t take up a lot of space.” Tree nursery owners across the Prairies are eagerly await- ing the release of a new poplar Henry de Gooijer variety developed by research- Manager at the Agroforestry Development Centre ers at Agriculture and Agri- Food Canada (AAFC). The AC-Sundancer, a new hybrid poplar variety developed from diseases usually associated said de Gooijer. “Virtually every through AAFC’s Agroforestry with other hybrid poplars, such hybrid poplar tree growing on Development Centre is expected as bronze leaf and rust disease. Prairie farms originated from to garner new commercial Its root systems are controlled our program.” opportunities for the Canadian and don’t spread; it’s male so it Every once in a while a new nursery sector. doesn’t have seeding problems. poplar will come along through “We’ve found a real gem And, unlike other hybrid pop- the program and have a dif- with the AC-Sundancer,” said lars, the AC-Sundancer doesn’t ferent kind of potential, as in Henry de Gooijer, manager at grow very fast and systemati- the case of the AC-Sundancer, the Agroforestry Development cally die too early.” for the commercial landscape Centre in Indian Head, The AC-Sundancer came industry. Saskatchewan. from the Poplar Breeding “It’s not necessarily the sort “While developing a suite Program at the Agroforestry of hybrid variety that one would of hybrid poplars, we came up Development Centre, which put into a riparian buffer that with one that has a lot of poten- has been developing hybrids will intercept nitrogen run-off tial for the ornamental and since the 1940s. The mandate moving from a potato field into nursery trade in Canada.” is to grow hybrid poplar variet- a stream,” said de Gooijer. “But Originally developed for ies for ecological purposes — it might be the type of tree that a environmental purposes, the environmental applications on strawberry grower would put on AC-Sundancer has taken on a the farm for the interception of the west side of his strawberry life of its own — the tree is now nutrients, protection from wind patch to provide some micro- being released as a commer- erosion, carbon sequestration climate modification and wind cial cultivar for the landscape and biodiversity enhancement. control, because it is extremely industry and is in high demand The program is all about devel- narrow and doesn’t take up a lot from rural landowners. oping highly adapted, resilient of space.” “What’s great about the poplar trees that work on the The AC-Sundancer also pro- AC-Sundancer is that it is not landscape. These poplars are vides a source of revenue for particularly big or broad, so it then delivered to producers the Agroforestry Development can easily fit on smaller prop- through the Prairie Shelterbelt Centre because every pop- erties,” said Bill Schroeder, Program. lar grown and sold through researcher at the Agroforestry “We’ve developed 17 hybrid the commercial nursery trade Development Centre. “It’s a very poplar clones for Prairie farm- results in a royalty for the AC-Sundancer is designed to be small and narrow for smaller properties. clean tree in that it doesn’t suffer ers to plant since the 1940s,” centre.

Register Today On-Farm Food Safety Workshops Grain Growers want feds to focus on The Manitoba and Canada governments are hosting a series of on-farm food safety program workshops. The workshops will provide training and information to help prevent, detect and control food safety risks on your farm through National On-Farm Food Safety Programs. Plan research and trade deals to attend the workshop in your area. Group says a good start would be to allow Ag Canada For fruit and vegetable growers to use its royalty income for additional research CanadaGAP is the national on-farm food safety program for fruit and vegetable growers. By Alex Binkley free trade negotiations with “Regulatory authorities need A workshop will be held: co-operator contributor / ottawa Europe, said Phillips. to concentrate on genuine South Interlake “Outside of NAFTA, the health and safety risks rather With the battle over the European Union trade agree- than GM witch hunts.” Saturday, January 28 Stonewall Ag Society Building 8:45 a.m. to 4 p.m. Canadian Wheat Board ment is the greatest trade Bilateral trade deals with monopoly behind it, the opportunity we have seen countries such as India, For grain, oilseeds, pulse and special crops farmers Harper government should in decades. With a popula- Japan and South Korea are focus on issues such as tion of 500 million people, also important, he said. Also ExcelGrains Canada is the national on-farm food safety program for research and trade, says the Europeans have an appre- on the group’s wish list is grain, pulse and special crops farmers. A workshop will be held: Grain Growers of Canada. ciation for the high level of improved rail freight service “In a hungry world, quality we grow and manu- for shippers and changes to Thursday, February 9 Portage Fairboard Office 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. research needs to remain a facture, and their tastes are the next version of Growing top priority, so we suggest the very similar to our own. This Forward to make busi- federal government consider is a market where we have ness risk management pro- Registration is required. Call your local Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives allowing all royalty streams a lot of room to grow and grams more predictable and (MAFRI) GO Office. generated by Agriculture despite the recent news on bankable. Canada discoveries to be Greece, it is a market that has While it seems like a tall added on top of the cur- cash to pay for quality.” order with the passions from Your Farm. Your Products. Your Plan. rent research budget,” Grain Any deal, with Europe last fall’s CWB debate being You could be eligible for funding that will help implement national on-farm food safety, Growers executive director or other nations, should renewed by a proposed class- Richard Phillips stated in a include a “low-level presence action suit against the federal biosecurity and traceability programs on your farm through the Growing Forward press release. policy” so minute quantities government, Grain Growers Food Safety Program, for Farms. For program information, contact your local “Even without any new of genetically modified crop urges Prairie farmers “to set MAFRI GO Office. government cash, the agri- cannot become a trade bar- aside past differences” and culture research budget rier, he said. work together on potential would grow by $5 million to “As science has advanced, initiatives such as provincial $6 million next year.” you can seemingly find market development com- Canada also needs a suc- trace amounts of anything missions and a national cessful conclusion to the anywhere,” said Phillips. wheat council.

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briefs Squeeze through that? New leaf disease control in cereals Staff / BASF Canada Inc. has received regu- latory approval for its Twinline fungicide, which provides leaf disease con- trol to cereals in Canada. Registered on wheat, barley and oats, Twinline fungicide provides dual modes of action to con- trol leaf diseases with the added power of AgCelence. Twinline controls a broad range of leaf dis- eases in cereals, includ- ing tan spot, septoria leaf spot, leaf rust, stripe rust, spot blotch, net blotch, scald, crown rust and powdery mildew. “Twinline is truly a unique fungicide for today’s cereal grower,” says Mike Bakker, brand A cat waits at the barn door. photo: hermina Janz manager of fungicides at BASF. “I believe growers are looking for a new level of leaf disease control T:8.125” for cereals, and Twinline delivers.” As a product that con- tains pyraclostrobin (the active ingredient in Headline), Twinline provides AgCelence ben- efits which often include greener leaves, stronger stems for better harvest- ability and higher yield potential compared to untreated acres.

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CP, Pershing Square raise the stakes Police Both sides say operational problems need to be addressed investigate By Alex Binkley management team have devel- detailed, credible plan” for ways to properly serve their rural co-operator contributor / ottawa oped a well-thought-out plan rejuvenating CP, which has the customers. to improve CP’s operating highest operating ratio among Cleghorn says CP aims to mailbox he chairman and directors ratio and I look forward to the the major North American cut its operating ratio to the of CP Rail have squared opportunity to work closely railways. low 70s from the current high T off against the company’s with management to ensure “Pershing Square suggests 70s within three years. break-ins biggest shareholder, American that the plan is executed with an unrealistic operating ratio “We will not stop there – as hedge fund Pershing Square. appropriate accountability.” reduction at a pace never we achieve our goals, we will RCMP working with Pershing acquired a 14.2 per “It is a mistake to under- before achieved by any railway set new targets,” he said. Canada Post in the cent stake in CP last year and estimate the differences management team,” stated “Our 2011 actions have is pushing for improvements between the infrastructure Cleghorn, adding rising costs included increasing our loco- investigation in operational performance of CP and CN,” added Harris, for “legacy pension plans” are motive fleet and manpower to and financial results, as well who has been a senior exec- also dragging down results. improve reliability for custom- By Lorraine Stevenson as the dismissal of president utive for both companies. Ackman wants to install ers, and position ourselves for co-operator staff and CEO Fred Green. Pershing “On the one hand, in CN you former CN CEO Hunter future growth. Today, as man- owner Bill Ackman has been have a railroad that was built Harrison as CP’s boss and agement continues to execute olice are urging publicly critical of Green, by Canadian taxpayers with plans to make him available on the plan, we expect to deliver rural residents to which prompted CP chairman twice the proportion of sid- to meet investors at a meeting meaningful improvements in P be on the lookout John Cleghorn to issue a letter ings and double track and in Toronto next month. CP’s financial performance start- for signs their rural mail- backing the CEO and his sen- that therefore benefits from Oddly, Ackman said the ing in the first quarter of 2012.” boxes have been tam- ior management team. The let- significantly enhanced oper- session would be open to Cleghorn also firmly rejected pered with as an investi- ter quotes the two most recent ating flexibility. On the other employees, unions and cus- Pershing’s demand that Green gation continues into an board appointees, veteran rail- hand, CP has to contend with tomers. All three groups are be replaced by Harrison as undisclosed number of roaders Tony Ingram and Ed greater geographic challenges. well aware of Harrison’s abra- not being in “the best inter- mail thefts. Harris, who were considered I am pleased to see significant sive conduct at CN, which was ests of CP or its shareholders.” R C M P s a y d u e t o appeasements for Pershing improvement in CP’s oper- probably the biggest motiva- CP is also working on boost- ongoing investigation because of their success on ating metrics as a result of tor for the push by shippers ing its traffic levels through they can only say boxes the operational side of other planned initiatives.” for the Rail Freight Service “innovative relationships with broken into have been railways. In the letter, Cleghorn says Review that recommended customers and supply chain mostly in rural areas sur- Ingram says Green “and his Pershing doesn’t have “a legislation to force the rail- partners.” rounding Winnipeg. At least one rural post office has also had a break-in and theft. Va n d a l i s m d o e s n’t seem to be the goal, but rather theft from these boxes, said RCMP media spokesperson Corporal Breakthrough Miles Hiebert. “Access is being gained and it appears mail is being stolen from them,” performance he said, adding that the challenge to their inves- tigation is some people may not be aware that their mail was taken. “If they’ve come to find their box broken into, they can’t be really sure if mail has been taken or not. 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Harness social media and you’ll be amazed at the ideas, resources, feedback and even people it helps you find.

By Lorraine Stevenson co-operator staff /Brandon

gnore it and you’ll be left in the dust — and it won’t be the stuff that’s kicked up at summer light-horse shows. IThat was the guest speaker’s take-home message at the 25th annual Manitoba Association of Agricultural Societies convention. “Social media is incred- ibly powerful,” said Dorothy Engelman, Toronto-based exec- utive producer of Get Involved. ca., who speaks to groups across the country on engaging digital media. Social media have created a digital global world where peo- ple now instantly and constantly network and interact through sites such as Facebook, blogs, Don’t be nervous about using social media, says Darren Damsgaard, vice-chair of Dauphin Agricultural Society attending last Twitter, she said. Engaging social weekend’s 25th annual Manitoba Association of Agricultural Societies general meeting. photo: lorraine stevenson media can serve organizations well, whether they are large or small. both those issues as they build and a willingness to do this,” he People also needn’t feel over- an online presence. said. whelmed about doing this, Important link Hanover Agricultural Society The hurdle may be how. Engelman stressed. Social media link you to what has a web page and they are Building a blog or creating a Start slow and commit to one people are thinking and saying now seriously looking at cre- Twitter account is daunting to thing, she said. “Blogging is about you. It has created the glo- ating a Facebook site, said anyone who didn’t grow up in probably one of the best ways bal village, said Engelman. Wayne LeMay, president of the digital age, and there may for people to start, or Facebook. “It has incredible reach,” she the fast-growing association at be temptation to ignore it out of But don’t try to do both at the said. “The Internet has allowed Grunthal. confusion. same time.” like-minded people to find each They’ve already seen what Don’t hand it off to one per- other. Facebook can do for them. Engaging youth son to do it all either. Get a “And it allows for collabora- “Our volunteer co-ordinator But this is where young people group to commit to sharing the tion. That’s the most powerful contacts most of our volunteers that everyone wants to engage load, such as finding a dozen thing of all.” through Facebook,” he said, can really be a resource, said people to post one blog each a The need for agricultural soci- adding that it has proved a far Engelman. It presents a perfect year. eties to find new ways to pro- more effective recruitment tool opportunity for an agricultural And keep sites updated and mote events and refresh their than the phone. society to engage local youth monitored by putting a couple brand was evident in stories “She was able to fill about 200 and in a meaningful way and of volunteer hours to it every shared around tables. Events put positions in two weeks using for mutual benefit, she said. week. on to fundraise bring in scant Facebook.” “They know how to do this However, others at the con- cash. Grumbling about lack of LeMay said he’s confident ag and they could share this with vention said having an online volunteers was constant. societies are genuinely inter- you,” she said. “Get a young presence that’s out of date and Yet other ag societies say using ested in engaging social media. person to help you develop the hasn’t had a post in months social media is helping address “I definitely sense an openness Facebook page, or moderate sends out a very bad message it and then have that dialogue about an organization or event with a whole bunch of people and “probably is doing you talking on your web page.” more harm than good.” “It has incredible And if the idea of using social LeMay predicts more ag reach. The Internet media makes organizations societies will start to engage nervous because it’s a two-way social media and use it to help has allowed like- form of communication — them. They can’t afford not to. minded people to opening you potentially up to “I think if we don’t stay on find each other. criticism — others familiar with this, it will hurt us for sure. I And it allows for using it say stop worrying. think the ones who use it will “The point of social media is continue to grow and thrive. collaboration. That’s to get people talking about your But the surefire way to not the most powerful event,” said Darren Damsgaard, grow and sort of fade off will thing of all.” vice-chair of the Dauphin be to completely ignore it,” he Agricultural Society. said. “If people aren’t happy, that “And that’s regardless of the Dorothy Engelman Executive producer gives you the opportunity to get size of the ag society.” Get Involved.ca feedback and to get their ideas and to make your event better.” [email protected] 24 The Manitoba Co-Operator | January 19, 2012 COUNTRY CROSSROADS

Send your recipes or recipe request to: Manitoba Co-operator Recipe Swap Box 1794, RecipeSwap Carman, Man ROG OJO or email: [email protected]

100 Per Cent Whole Wheat Sandwich Bread ©THINKSTOCK Moist, easy to slice, and 100 per cent whole wheat? No, these are not contradictory phrases! This whole wheat loaf is the ideal everyday bread, perfect for sandwiches, toast, and French toast or grilled cheese sandwiches. 2-1/2 tsp. active dry yeast or 2-1/2 tsp. instant yeast 1/2 c. lukewarm water* 1/2 c. lukewarm milk 1/2 c. orange juice 5 tbsp. melted butter The two-pound 1-1/2 tsp. salt 3 tbsp. sugar 1/4 c. non-fat dry milk 3/4 c. instant mashed potato flakes bread loaf law 3-3/4 c. whole wheat flour or white all-purpose flour *Use 2 tbsp. less water in summer (or in a humid A weighty issue for local governments environment), 2 tbsp. more in winter (or in a dry climate). a century or so ago MIXING: Dissolve the yeast in the lukewarm water with a pinch of sugar. Allow it to rest for 15 minutes, till it becomes puffy. If you’re using Lorraine Stevenson instant yeast, you can skip this step. Combine Crossroads Recipe Swap the yeast/water with the remaining ingredients, ©THINKSTOCK and mix and knead — by hand, mixer, or bread machine — until you’ve made a cohesive dough. If you’re using a stand mixer, knead at low speed Wheat Bran ow try to imagine a town council pass- for about seven minutes. Note that 100 per cent Cranberry Quickbread ing a law that local bakers must, at all whole wheat dough will never become smooth Ntimes, have bread of that weight for sale. and supple like dough made with all-purpose Never sure what to do with those frozen cranber- Moreover, each loaf must be distinctly inscribed flour; it’ll feel more like clay under your hands, ries left over from the holidays? This quickbread with the figure “2.” and may appear a bit rough. is as tasty as it is easy to make — just mix, pour The Town of Carman did just that, 112 years and bake! The combination of cranberries and ago today, on January 19, 1900, when it passed SHAPING: Place the dough in a lightly greased orange juice makes it a perfect bread to slice and Bylaw No. 7 To Provide For The Weight and Sale bowl, cover the bowl, and allow it to rise till it’s eat for breakfast. of Bread. expanded and looks somewhat puffy, about 60 It was a sweeping piece of local legislation, not to 90 minutes. Note that dough kneaded in a 1/2 c. unbleached white flour only regulating the weight of bread sold locally bread machine will rise faster and higher than 1 c. whole wheat flour but its ingredients. The town also decreed it bread kneaded in a mixer, which in turn will rise 1 c. wheat bran would have an inspector, or other person “whom faster and higher than one kneaded by hand. So 3/4 c. brown sugar the council... may appoint” check local bakeries’ if you’re kneading by hand, you may want to let 1 tsp. baking powder premises, as well as all wagons and sleighs deliv- the dough rise longer than 90 minutes. Lightly 1/2 tsp. baking soda ering bread, for evidence of “any unwholesome grease a 9-inch x 5-inch loaf pan. Gently shape 1/2 tsp. sea salt flour” or “deleterious materials” used in its mak- the dough into a smooth log, and settle it into the 1/2 c. walnut pieces ing. And woe to anyone getting caught; the fine pan, smooth side up. Tent the pan with lightly 1 c. cranberries set was $50 — a lot of dough for 1900! greased plastic wrap, and allow the loaf to rise till 1 egg It’s hilarious to contemplate a town council it’s crowned over the rim of the pan by about 3/4 1/2 c. milk passing such a law, until you think about the inch, about 75 minutes. Don’t let it rise too high; 1 c. orange juice furor that must have preceded (and followed) it. it’ll continue to rise as it bakes. Towards the end Who complained and about what exactly? What 1/3 c. oil of the rising time, preheat the oven to 350 F. was “deleterious material?” (I cringe to think.) Preheat oven to 350 F. In a large bowl, mix Who got caught and who got hurt in the fist BAKING: Bake the bread for 10 minutes. Lightly together the egg, milk, orange juice and oil. In a fights? tent it with aluminum foil, and bake for an separate bowl, combine flours, bran, sugar, bak- And what sort of loaves were these anyways? additional 30 to 35 minutes, or until the centre ing powder, baking soda, salt, walnuts and cran- What sort of flour was used to make them? Were registers 190 F on an instant-read thermometer. berries. Add dry mixture into wet and mix until they small and dense as bricks from the nearby Remove it from the oven, and turn it out of the just combined. Pour into a greased 9x5x3-inch Leary’s brick plant? Lighter loaves would have pan onto a rack. Run a stick of butter over the top been the size of dachshunds. loaf pan. Bake for 55 to 60 minutes, or until the of the hot loaf, if desired, for a softer crust. Allow bread is firm in the centre. Cool in pan 10 min- Bylaw No. 7 is a vivid snapshot of early 1900s the bread to cool completely before slicing. small-town life, when wheat growing and local utes, remove to rack and cool before slicing. milling and baking was everyone’s business, and Makes: 1 loaf Makes: 1 loaf (12 slices) town councils evidently had their fingers in a lot Recipe courtesy of Whole Grains Council and of pies — or bread pans. Recipe courtesy of Whole Grains Council The King Arthur Flour Company The state of bread mattered and Carman and Bob’s Red Mill Natural Foods wasn’t letting anyone fiddle with it. www.kingarthurflour.com www.bobsredmill.com Carman has recently posted online all bylaws dating back to the town’s incorporation in 1899. You can read this delightful bit of food history yourself, by going online to the Town of Carman’s website (wwwtownofcarman.ca), then click- ing on Local Government, then Minutes, then Archives, then Village Bylaw 1900-No. 7. Just don’t go charging into Carman’s local Recipe Swap bakery and demand they sell you a two-pound loaf — even if you can. Unless the town later We always enjoy hearing from you. Send us your rescinded it, its January 19, 1900 ByLaw No. 7 favourite recipes or ideas for food columns. remains the law. To contact us by mail please write to: Manitoba Co-operator hese aren’t two-pound loaves but they’re delicious bread recipes sourced from the Recipe Swap TWhole Grains Council, a website devoted Box 1794, to helping us learn more about whole grain Carman, Man. ROG OJO foods and understand their health benefits. For Or email: [email protected] a wealth of good information about whole grains visit www.wholegrainscouncil.org. ©THINKSTOCK The Manitoba Co-Operator | January 19, 2012 25 COUNTRY CROSSROADS Come out and join a loppet Participate with fellow cross-country ski enthusiasts of all ages

By Donna Gamache Freelance contributor

he usual answer, last winter, when I said I was going to Ta loppet was, “What in the world is a loppet?” Well, the defini- tion in my dictionary is “a timed long-distance cross-country ski race in which all competitors start together.” But that isn’t how many of the loppets operate in Canada, including the one I attended. Sponsored by our local ski club, it was held in February at the Bittersweet Trails that are located just off Highway 242, north of Treherne and south of Rossendale. Ski loppets originated in the A ski hut is provided along the trail for Scandinavian countries where Trail maps at Bittersweet can be checked out at the trailhead. PHotos: donna gamache taking a break. Nordic or cross-country skiing is believed to have started. The first loppets were marathon competi- trails are set for those. A small fee is break at the Nordic Centre, or at the regular skiing, non-members can tions designed to challenge partici- usually charged to cover expenses. older ski hut a short distance farther use the donation box at the start of pants, both mentally and physically, Some loppets do have volunteers to on. The event started in the morn- the trails. over a course with varied terrains time the participants but many don’t ing, but many skiers waited until Several other Manitoba clubs also and obstacles. For many, though, the try to do this. There are no winners afternoon, when it had warmed up run loppets or ski events. With a lit- term now has less to do with compe- or losers, just some enjoyable social a little. Skiers ranged in age from tle Internet surfing I found several tition and more to do with a friendly interaction and exercise. about four up to 86-year-old Hartley listed: the Manitoba Loppet, on the and co-operative social event. Last year’s Bittersweet loppet was Woodward, one of the original ski- Pinawa Trails set for January 29; Some loppets still are timed events held on the Sunday of the Family ers from the area. Those who wished the Landmark Feeds Loppet (com- and begin with a mass start, and in Day long weekend to accommodate could also partake in a catered meal petitive) on February 4; and the that type many of the participants those on holiday. It was a first for our in the late afternoon, but this had Riding Mountain Loppet scheduled do compete with each other. Some club, but we’re planning another for to be ordered a few days ahead, so for March 3. Other events shown of these competitions are huge but this year, set for February 19. Last we knew how many meals would be include a “Mystery Tour” at Pumpkin all levels of skiers can still take part, year 117 skiers signed on Loppet Day needed. Creek Trails (February 12); the rec- with shorter distances for those who and we’re hoping for more this time At Bittersweet we have about 33 reational “Birch Tour” on February are less skilled, not so athletic, or round. Last year’s event was a fun km of trails of various difficulties 5; and the Shannondale Ski Day on just not interested in competing. time for all, despite the rather cold — 21 km of classic trails and 12 km February 26 — a fundraiser for the Usual lengths range from five or 10 and icy conditions — following an of skate trails, through a wooded, Heart and Stroke Foundation. Check km up to 35 or even 50 km. earlier thaw. The loppet began at the rolling area. A total of 1,048 ski- the Manitoba cross-country site for On many trail systems, however, new Nordic Centre building located ers signed our guest book over the other events, at http://www.ccsam. the loppet has become a family at the Oak Meadows Trailhead year. If you’d like to join us, for the ca/events/. affair, a much more leisurely activity. (the north entrance to the trails). loppet or any other time, check us Remember, if you’d like to come Grandparents can ski shorter, flatter Registrations were taken, and maps out on the Internet at http://www. to the Bittersweet Loppet, it’s sched- or easier routes with young grand- were given to those who didn’t know ccsam.ca/where-to-ski/where-to- uled for February 19. Let’s hope children, while the middle genera- the trails. ski-central-manitoba/. Bittersweet that snow and weather conditions tion and older children may opt for We did not use the mass start; trail maps are available online or co-operate! the longer, more strenuous trails. participants could begin at any time at the trailhead. Please sign before Both classic and freestyle (skate-ski- and could choose the length they you start, as non-members who ski Donna Gamache writes from ing) disciplines may be used, if the wished to ski. They could take a without signing are not insured. For MacGregor, Manitoba

Lipstick: Dream plant? Trailing Aeschynanthus has many desirable characteristics

By Albert Parsons faced, arch downward and clusters of the direct rays in the summer might Freelance contributor tubular flowers are produced toward be too much for it — and you’ll either the ends of the stems. The flowers are have to move the plant at that time or asy to grow, blooms most of red or red with yellow throats. Lately, have a sheer curtain drawn closed to the year, compact size; sounds hybrids have appeared on the market reduce the light. The plant will bloom Elike a dream plant. These are that have blooms that are shades of most of the year with the heaviest all characteristics that we look for in burgundy, dark wine or pink. bloom period being in autumn and houseplants, and when we gardeners Being plants that originate in the early winter. It likes to be root-bound find a plant that has several of these tropical regions of South America — more flowers will be produced if the desirable characteristics, we wisely and the Caribbean, lipstick plants plant is not overpotted — but when grab one when we get the chance. The like warm temperatures and moist the plant does need to be repotted, lipstick plant Aeschynanthus spp. is soil. The planting medium should be perform this task in early spring when just such a plant. It is an old favour- kept moist at all times without being there is less bloom being produced. At ite that many gardeners have had in sodden. Provide for good drainage by this time the plant might be pinched their collections for years. If you are having a porous soil and good drain- back to encourage the growth of more unfamiliar with it, see if one of your age in the container. If the plant is new stems (the pinched-off stems can gardening friends has one and beg for inside a decorative pot — which is be used to start new plants). a slip — or go to a garden centre and usually the case with hanging plants If you have a sunny window just purchase one. — sit the pot on an inverted saucer begging for a flowering plant to be The lipstick plant is a trailing one, or plastic lid to allow excess water to hung in front of it, consider getting making it best suited as a hanging gather without allowing the pot to sit a lipstick plant. This dependable, plant. It is relatively compact so it in water. Adding a soluble fertilizer to almost ever-blooming plant with its does not take up too much space and the water, which should be at room bright-red flowers, will add a cheery can perch on a small shelf or ledge or temperature, will also increase the note to the indoor landscape during hang in front of a small kitchen win- amount of bloom. the cold, dark days of winter. dow without overwhelming the space. The lipstick plant is well suited to Clusters of bright-red, tubular flowers and arching The branches, which have shiny, being hung in front of a sunny win- Albert Parsons writes from stems sporting shiny, dark-green leaves are character- dark-green leaves that are hard sur- dow. It likes lots of sun — although Minnedosa, Manitoba istic of the beautiful lipstick plant. PHOTO: ALBERT PARSONS 26 The Manitoba Co-Operator | January 19, 2012 COUNTRY CROSSROADS

COLUMN Questions for Reena You’ve been asking and here’s the answers

WD-40, leave for 10 minutes. Hi Yvette, Reena Nerbas Scrape putty off of the carpet. I am not clear on what kind Next, make a solution of dish of lettering you are referring Household Solutions soap and water. Dab the area to. It sounds to me like you are liberally with the mixture. Blot describing iron-on letters. If and leave to air dry. I am sure this is the case, your first step Dear Reena, that you will be happy with the is to press the lettering with a I recently renovated a bath- results. warm iron or hold a blow-dryer room in my rumpus room and Just in case you ever find your- under the corner of each letter. one of the plumbers acciden- self with the urge to make your After heat has permeated the tally dropped plumber’s putty own Silly Putty, here is an easy letters, peel them off. The draw- on my new cream-colour Berber and inexpensive recipe to try. back is that chances are, once carpet. Any suggestions as to removed, you will likely be left For daily use on granite countertops use a combination of soap and water or how to clean the carpet? Easy Silly Putty Recipe with an imprint of the letters. a mild commercial product. ©THINKSTOCK — Joanne Combine 1 part white Elmer’s glue with 1 part cornstarch in a Dear Reena, Hi Joanne, bowl and mix well. Let dry until In Household Solutions 2, sealed prior to installation. passed on and I have no use for Plumber’s putty is a pliable the putty is workable. You might you state that one should not Some stones will only need them, now. Hope you can come substance used to create water- need to add a bit more glue or use vinegar to clean the surface sealing every few years depend- to my rescue. tight seals around plumbing cornstarch. (This may not work of granite countertops; however ing on the stone’s porosity and — Thanks Lee joints and fittings. The putty well on a humid day.) Store in an no mention was made of the your daily use of the coun- Hi Lee, is considered one of the basic airtight container. consequences if it was used. You tertops. To determine if your Recipes for starch: In a large plumber tools and is used any guessed it; I have used vinegar countertop needs resealing, bowl or pot, stir 1/2 cup corn- time pipes and plumbing fittings Dear Reena, on a couple of occasions on my perform a “water test.” Place starch (or 1 cup flour) into 1 of any kind are replaced. I was given a 100 per cent blue wife’s beloved granite counter- some water onto your stone. If cup of cold water. Stir in boil- Since the carpet is new you long-sleeved cotton shirt that I top. Will this harm the finish or within 15-20 minutes the water ing water (2 quarts for a heavy will hopefully have a few rem- love. Across the back in big, bold alter the sealer? If so, what do begins to absorb into the stone, solution; 4 quarts for medium nants lying around to test the white letters it says “STAFF.” I you recommend to repair my it is time to reseal. Wait for the and 6 quarts for a light solu- following solution on. Whether would like to remove the let- mistake? I haven’t noticed any water spot to evaporate before tion). Dip the cloth into the you are tackling Silly Putty or ters. Any suggestions would be difference in the appearance of resealing. Few granite and most starch solution and let dry. To plumber’s putty you can use this greatly appreciated. the granite... so far. Thanks in marble, limestone and tra- iron, sprinkle the garments easy cleaner. Spray the area with — Yvette advance for your reply. vertine require an immediate lightly with warm water, roll up — Regards, Don application or multiple appli- and place in a plastic bag until cations of sealer by the home- evenly moistened, then iron as Dear Don, owner. The natural porosity of usual. Or peel, wash and grate Don’t worry, it is unlikely that these stones and its use in your 2 potatoes. Add boiling water Fabulous tip of the week: you have damaged your granite, home requires them to have to cover, and let sit overnight. but some manufacturers insist more initial sealing. Sealing The next morning, strain, pour Sweet potatoes have a short shelf life. Do NOT store them in the that over time vinegar removes works as a stain inhibitor and into spray bottle and use (keeps fridge; they are best stored in a cool, dry, dark place. Use within the surface shine. Other manu- prevents most stains and soil for two days). Or dilute white seven days. (Taken from Household Solutions 1 with Substitutions.) facturers argue that granite is from being absorbed into the glue with water and spray; also mined far beneath the ground surface, but it is not a guaran- works great. and therefore acid will not dam- tee against staining. age it as long as it is properly Reena Nerbas is a highly popular sealed. The bottom line is that Dear Reena, professional speaker on the topic it’s better to be safe than sorry Do you have a recipe for spray “Set Yourself Apart” and author of the and a combination of soap and starch? I need to wash and iron national bestselling series, Household water work just fine for daily several older doilies, some as Solutions 1 with Substitutions, use, as well as mild commercial old as 40 years, (hoping they Household Solutions 2 with Kitchen products. won’t fall apart). I hope you Secrets and Household Solutions 3 Just as a side note, let me ask have a solution, since I want with Green Alternatives. Corporate you — Are your countertops to try and sell them. I inherited workshops available by calling: sealed? Some countertops are them from my mom when she 204-320-2757.

Protect your pet’s food READER’S PHOTO Here’s a way to deter magpies from stealing

By Stan Harder FREELANCE CONTRIBUTOR

I enjoy seeing most species of birds but not magpies. These birds are known to attack the eyes, rectums and foot bottoms of new- born calves and have the repulsive practice of taking struggling baby songbirds from their nests in order to feed themselves or their own young. Magpies are all but impossible to control, Cats have no problem entering an but they can be suppressed by depriving enclosed space to eat but magpies will them of as many food sources as possible. not. PHOTO: STAN HARDER A colourful gathering at the feeder. PHOTO: CINDY MURRAY They are incorrigible scroungers and will eat just about anything, and what they can’t eat is hauled away. This is a costly annoyance high and wide, with a 20-inch top lid and an for folks who leave cat and dog food out- entry door at one end. doors for their pets. The cats go in and eat in comfort and Welcome to Country Crossroads Magpies are claustrophobic and will do security with lots of turnaround room. If you have any stories, ideas, photos or a comment on what you’d like their utmost to avoid getting into places Magpies won’t go near it and the cost of where there is no ready exit. Based on this, (dry) cat food has now plummeted. to see on these pages, send it to Country Crossroads, 1666 Dublin Ave., I designed a feeding station that works well Now there is always feed available for Wpg., Man. R3H 0H1, phone 1-800-782-0794, fax 204-944-5562, for my cats. Cats have no problem entering the cats and magpies are only seen high in email [email protected]. I’d love to hear from you. confined, dim or dark spaces, so I construct- the distance as they travel from farm to farm Please remember we can no longer return material, ed a wooden box four feet in length, a foot where feed is still available. articles, poems or pictures. — Sue 1The Manitoba Co-operator | January 19, 2012 The Manitoba Co-Operator | October 6, 201127

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Grandview Ashern Semi Trucks & Trailers Gilbert Plains Fisher Branch 2011 JD 9770 COMBINE, Premier cab, 615 PU, Ste. Rose du Lac Licensed Agrologist on Staff. Riverton Fax: 306-946-2444 Russell Eriksdale small grains concave, Contour Master, 22.5-ft. au- Parkland McCreary Arborg For more information Lundar Gimli 2006 FREIGHTLINER HIGHWAY TRACTOR, new ger, duals, 55 engine hrs, like new. Phone Birtle Shoal Lake Erickson Please call 1-866-882-4779 (204)467-2109, after 8:00pm Langruth rubber, can be daycabbed, fleet maintained. NEW & USED TRACTOR PARTS Minnedosa Interlake Lac du Bonnet Gladstone Hamiota Neepawa Stonewall $25,000; Westfield 830 auger w/5-hp electric motor; Rapid City Selkirk Beausejour NEW COMBINE PARTS Portage Westfield 741 auger w/gas motor. Phone: Virden FOR SALE: JD 7700 combine, D, equipped to do Austin Winnipeg CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT 1 Brandon Carberry (204)348-2064, cell (204)345-3610. Elm Creek hemp, trade for 500-bu. of Canola or cash; JD 8820 Souris Treherne Sanford Ste. Anne Reston Large Inventory of Mariapolis Carman Steinbach 1 St. Pierre Titan II, good condition, trade for Canola. Melita Westman Boissevain 242 Morris 1981 CASE W20B WHEEL loader, well maintained, new and remanufactured parts Killarney Pilot Mound (204)655-3458. Waskada Winkler Crystal City Morden Red River Altona BEEKEEPING $23,500. www.waltersequipment.com (204)525-4521 WANTED: GOOD CLEAN D6C Cat w/power shift & Combine ACCessories angle blade in good running condition. Phone: BEEKEEPING (204)524-2476. AUCTION SALES Bee Equipment FARM MACHINERY FARM MACHINERY Combine – Accessories AUCTION SALES 690 POLY SURROUNDS; 385 with nests; 75 poly STEINBACH, MB. shelters, various makes. Phone: (204)435-2253. FARM MACHINERY 1993, 1995, 2000 JD 925 Flex Platforms, 25-ft. Manitoba Auctions – Interlake w/PU Reel, Poly skids $6000-$16,500; 1993, Ph. 326-2443 Fertilizer Equipment 1998, 1999, 2000, 2003 JD 930 Flex Platforms, 30- MCSHERRY AUCTION SITE Estate and Moving BUILDING & RENOVATIONS ft PU Reels, Poly skids $7900-$18,900; 2007 JD Toll-Free 1-800-881-7727 FERTILIZER SPREADERS 4T, $1,000; 4T stain- 630 Hydra Flex Platform, 30ft., PU Reel, Poly skids, Saturday, January 28th @ 10:30am Stonewall, MB less, $2,500; 5T, $4,000; 6T, $3,000; 8T, $8,000; Fax (204) 326-5878 #12 Patterson Drive. 60s Jukebox; 3) Pinball Ma- Full Fgr Auger $28,500; 06 JD 635 Hydra Flex Plat- 8T Tender, $3,000; 16T Tender, $5,900; PU Sand form, 35-ft., PU Reel, Poly skids, Full Fgr Auger Web site: farmparts.ca chines, 1) 60s 2) 80s; Various Quality Pop Signs; BUILDING & RENOVATIONS Spreader, $3,500. Phone (204)857-8403. Coca-Cola Door Bars; Oil Cans; Quality Antique $27500. Call Gary (204)326-7000 Steinbach, MB E-mail: [email protected] Furniture; 1800s Cast 7ft Hall Stand w/Mirror; DR Roofing FARM MACHINERY www.reimerfarmequipment.com Suite; BR Suite; Parlor Chairs; Glassware; Railway Grain Bins Caboose Lanterns; Many Unique Items. STUART 1994 CIH 1010 RIGID platform 25-ft w/PU Reel FARM MACHINERY MCSHERRY (204)467-1858 or (204)886-7027 WINTER BIG BINS & FLOORS at old prices, 20,000-56,000- $5500; 1997, 1999, 2002 CIH 1020 Flex Platforms, Salvage www.mcsherryauction.com bu. bins holding prices until spring. NEW MOIS- 30ft w/PU Reels, Poly skids, mint condition GOODS USED TRACTOR PARTS: (204)564-2528 BLOWOUT!! TURE CABLES! Call Wall Grain for details $12,500- $16,500. Call Gary (204)326-7000 Stein- bach, MB www.reimerfarmequipment.com or 1-877-564-8734, Roblin, MB. 75 truckloads 29 gauge full hard (204)269-7616 or (306)244-1144 or (403)393-2662. MCSHERRY AUCTION SITE Estate and Moving FARM MACHINERY Auction Sat. January 21st @ 10:30am Stonewall, 100,000PSI high tensile roofing & CUSTOM BIN MOVING: Large Flat Bottom Bins & 3 2011 635F FLEXHEADS & 2 2011 635D Draper- MB #12 Patterson Drive. Antique Furniture; A&W siding. 16 colours to choose from. Hoppers. Also Buying & Selling used bins. Phone: heads, very low acres, like new. Call Ron @ Specialty Equipment Memorabilia; Lge Toy Collection; Buddy L Strucco; (204)362-7103. Email: [email protected] (204) 272-5070 or (204) 626-3283. 2 Dinky, etc; General Store Items; Cash Register; B-Gr. coloured...... 70¢/ft. POTATO EQUIPMENT SPECIALISTS seed cutters, treaters, live bottom truck boxes, trailers, pilers, con- Household; Tools. Go to Website for Full Listing. FARM MACHINERY JD 212 PU PLATFORM 6-belt $950-$2500; JD 214 Multi-coloured millends...... /ft.2 veyors, clodhoppers & much more. Visit our website at STUART MCSHERRY (204)467-1858 or 49¢ Grain Dryers PU platform 7-belt $3450; JD 914 PU platform 7- www.gallantsales.com Call Dave 204-254-8126. (204)886-7027 www.mcsherryauction.com Ask about our blowout colours...65¢/ft.2 belt $7500. Call Gary (204)326-7000 Steinbach, NEW GSI GRAIN DRYERS FOR SALE. Canola MB www.reimerfarmequipment.com BEAT THE PRICE screens, propane/NG, single or 3-phase. Efficient, Spraying EquipmEnt reliable, and easy to operate. Significant early order MCSHERRY GUN AUCTION NEW ELMERS 30-FT. HEADER Trailers w/flex kit INCREASES CALL NOW discount pricing now in effect. Call for more infor- $3000; New Arc Tec 30-ft. Header Trailers w/flex kit SAT. FEB. 4TH @ 9:30AM mation. 204-998-9915 www.vzgrain.com FARM MACHINERY 12 Patterson Dr, Stonewall, MB FOUILLARD STEEL $2950; New Arc Fab 36-ft. Header Trailers w/flex kit, Sprayers NEW MC DRYERS IN STOCK w/canola screens front dolly wheels, $5500; New Arc Fab 38-ft. Header SUPPLIES LTD. 300-2,000 BPH units. Why buy used, when you get Trailers w/flex kit, front dolly wheels, tandem rear sus- 2002 FLEXICOIL 67, SUSPENDED boom, 90ft. air OVER 250 GUNS ST. LAZARE, MB. new fuel efficient & better quality & control w/MC. pension axles $6500. Call Gary (204)326-7000 Stein- curtain, 1000/gal tank, 100/gal rinse tank, $22,000 Modern; Vintage; Military; Rifles; 1-800-510-3303 Call Wall Grain for details (204)269-7616 or bach, MB www.reimerfarmequipment.com OBO (306)921-8217, Melfort, Sk. (306)244-1144 or (403)393-2662. Handguns FARM MACHINERY WANTED: 570-BU. OR LARGER batch dryer. Tillage & Seeding Ammo; Decoys; Hunting Accessories Parts & Accessories BUILDINGS Phone (204)655-3458. All Selling Unreserved! FARM MACHINERY FARM MACHINERY TRACTORS FOR PARTS: IHC 1486, 1086, 886, We ACCEPT PROXY BIDS ! Hay & Harvesting – Mower Conditioner 1066, 966, 1256, 656, 844, 806, 706, 660, 650, Tillage & Seeding – Air Seeders 10X22 OFFICE BUILDING on skids, fully insulated 560, 460, 624, 606, 504, 434, 340, 240-4, W9, 1997 EZEE-ON 28FT AIR SEEDER, 10-in. spacing, Stuart McSherry wired & 2 electric heaters, laminate flooring, 2x6 NH 1441 DISC MOWER CONDITIONER 15-ft. WD6, W6, W4, H, 340, B-414; 275 CASE 4890, 175-bu. tank, rubber packers, harrows $30,000. Call roof & floor, 2x4 walls, two 36x36-in sliders, out- $17,900 OBO. Call Gary 204-326-7000 Steinbach, 4690, 2394, 2390, 2290, 2090, 2470, 1370, 1270, (204)467-1858 or (204)886-7027 Gary (204)326-7000 Steinbach, MB www.reimer- swing door. (306)524-4636, (306)528-7588 MB www.reimerfarmequipment.com 1175, 1070, 970, 870, 1030, 930, 830, 730, 900, www.mcsherryauction.com 800, 700, 600, 400, DC4, SC; MF 2745, 1155, farmequipment.com FARM MACHINERY 1135, 1105, 1100, 2675, 1500, 1085, 1080, 65, Su- Farm machinery NEXT GUN SALE: Sat. March 24, 2012 AFAB INDUSTRIES IS YOUR SUPERIOR post Haying & Harvesting – Various per 90, 88, 202, 44, 30; JD 6400, 3140, 5020, 4020, frame building company. For estimates and infor- 4010, 3020, 3010, 710; Cockshutt 1900, 1855, Tillage & Seeding - Harrows & Packers mation call 1-888-816-AFAB(2322). Website: 1850, 1800, 1655, 1650, 560, 80, 40, 30; White If your having an auction, get the results you’re www.postframebuilding.com 4-150, 2-105; Allis Chalmers 7045, 7040, 190XT, HARROW TINES FOR ALL makes of mounted har- looking for with an ad in the Manitoba Co-operator Rebuilt Concaves 190, 170, WF; Deutz DX130, DX 85, 100-06, 90-06, rows, standard harrow bars plus 9/16-in. & 5/8-in dia classifieds. Call Toll Free 1-800-782-0794. Rebuild combine table augers 80-05; Volvo 800, 650; Universal 651, 640; Ford tines for heavy harrows. Book now for best prices. 7600, 6000, 5000, Super Major, Major; Belarus Booking ends Jan 20, 2012. Call Fouillard Implement CONCRETE FLATWORK: Specializing in place & Rebuild hydraulic cylinders (204)683-2221. finish of concrete floors. Can accommodate any Roller mills regrooved 5170, 952, 825, 425; MM 602, U, M5; Versatile 700, BUILDINGS 555, 145, 118; Steiger 210 Wildcat; Hesston 780. floor design. References available. Alexander, MB. MFWD housings rebuilt FARM MACHINERY 204-752-2069. Also have parts for combines, swathers, square & Steel and aluminum welding round balers, tillage, press drills and other misc. Tillage & Seeding – Tillage Machine Shop Service machinery. Buying machinery, working or not. MURPHY SALVAGE (204)858-2727 or toll free 1991 CCIL 807 35FT deeptiller, complete w/mulch- Line boreing and welding 1-877-858-2728 ers, gauge wheels, 12in. shovels, excellent condi- Penno’s Machining & Mfg. Ltd. tion. Phone: (204)376-5905 or cell (204)641-4175. Eden, MB 204-966-3221 Harvest Salvage Co. Ltd. FOR SALE: 3400 WIL-RICH field cultivator, 50.5-ft, 4 1-866-729-9876 row harrows, excellent condition; 2001 Flexi-Coil 5000 air Fax: 204-966-3248 seeder, 57-ft, 7.2-inch spacing, rubber packer, tow-between 5150 Richmond Ave. East Check out A & I online parts store 2340 tank, like new. Phone:(204)324-9300 or 324-7622. www.pennosmachining.com BRANDON, MB. www.harvestsalvage.ca TracTors New, Used & Re-man. Parts Combines FARM MACHINERY Tractors Combines Swathers Tractors – Allis/Deutz FARM MACHINERY Combine – Case/IH 1987 DUETZ 7085 FWA, open-station, 85hp, 5900-hrs, Allied 794 FEL $18,000. (204)525-4521 2008 5710 BOURGAULT AIRDRILL, updated to 5810, FYFE PARTS www.waltersequipment.com comes w/6550 Bourgault tank, done 6500 acres, $168,000, OBO. Phone:(204)352-4037, evenings. 1-800-667-9871 • Regina FARM MACHINERY 1-800-667-3095 • Saskatoon Tractors – Case/IH AUCTION SALES AUCTION SALES AUCTION SALES 1-800-387-2768 • Winnipeg Auctions Various Auctions Various Auctions Various 1-800-222-6594 • Edmonton 2006 CASEIH DX55 TRACTOR, w/lx 360 loader, fwa, 1-hyd, 3-PTH, 927-hrs. Phone:(204)825-2641. “For All Your Farm Parts” CIH 784 tractor, 3-pth, loader, $10,900. Call Gary www.fyfeparts.com (204)326-7000 Steinbach, MB www.reimerfarmequip- ment.com FARM MACHINERY FARM MACHINERY Loaders & Dozers Loaders & Dozers Leon Compact Mid-Mount Front Before auction day, you need the End Loaders Spring 2012 Auction Guide. YEAR Rated for 10 Every year, more farmers are choosing Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers to to 40 HP conduct their farm auctions. Showcase your agricultural equipment Tractors & real estate in our Spring 2012 Auction Guide and maximize your exposure. The deadline to be included is February 15, 2012. Call your local representative today for a free, no hassle, proposal: END Daryl Martin – Agricultural Territory Manager Manitoba [email protected] or 306.421.5066 Act Now! Call us Toll Free: 1-800-667-1581 Or Call: 800.491.4494 | rbauction.com Today! 306-786-2600 SALE Email: [email protected] The Manitoba Co-operator | January 19, 2012 29

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INTL INDUSTRIAL 484 W/INDUSTRIAL loader MANURE SPREADERS NH 195, $5,500; NH 500- LIVESTOCK BLACK ANGUS & POLLED Hereford bulls for Large Volume of Red & Black AI bred heifers. Black & factory cab & air, 4,500 actual hrs, tractor is in ex- bu, $9,000; New Idea 3634, $4,000; H & S 400-bu., Cattle Auctions sale, yearling & 2 yr olds. Semen tested, perfor- BWF heifers bred to SAV Final Answer 0035 (69-lb cellent condition, price $12,500. Phone $3,500; Gehl scavenger, $2,500; JD 1,500-gal slur- mance records & delivery available. Call Don Guil- BW). Red & RWF heifers bred to Seddes Big Sky R9 (204)853-7755, Wpg. ry, $2,500; Meyers 550 for poultry horse, sheep ford (204)873-2430, Clearwater. (74-lb BW). 50 Tan heifers bred the same way, begin manure, $11,900; Henke 36-in. rollermill, $5,000; calving mid Apr. Pics & info at www.cloverleafcat- FARM MACHINERY Farmhand mixmill, $1,500; Allied 2795 loader, CATTLEMAN’S CONNECTION BULL SALE tleco.com $1,500 on choice Randy (204)483-0228 or Tractors – John Deere $4,500; Dual 340 loader, $2,000; Dual 320 loader, March 2, 2012, Heartland Livestock, Brandon. For Morgan (204)741-0748, Elgin, MB. $1,500. Phone (204)857-8403. catalogue or more information call BROOKMORE ANGUS, Jack Hart (204)476-2607, (204)476-6696 LOOKING FOR SOMEONE TO feed calve & pasture 2004 JD 7320 MFWD, 16x16 Partial Powershift FEEDER/SLAUGHTER SALES or email [email protected] cows for the 2012 season. Mostly Black Angus cows, Trans, LH Reverser, 3400-hrs $49,500. OBO; 1982 MAYRATH PTO GRAIN AUGER, 10x60, used very lit- Every Friday 9AM starting to calve Apr 15th. Call Darrell (204)937-3719, JD 1040 w/cab, 3-pth, JD 175 Loader, $12,900 CRANBERRY CREEK ANGUS BULLS for sale. Bulls Roblin, MB. OBO; 1961 JD 3010 Diesel, real nice, $6,900 OBO. tle. $1175.00; 3-PTH deep tiller $250.00 (would trade); Receiving open until 11PM Thursdays Westfield PTO auger, 8x32. Phone:(204)347-5995. Presale Sundays are Reg. & will be semen tested before delivery May Phone: Gary (204)326-7000, Steinbach, MB 1st. Hand fed & very quiet. These bulls are beefy & will W + RANCH HAS complete 1 iron 200 bred cow dispersal www.reimerfarmequipment.com add pounds to your calf crop. Please call for weights for sale Charolais, Simmental & beef booster M4 crosses. MID SIZED LOADER COMPLETE w/mounting BRED COW/FEEDER/SLAUGHTER SALE & EPD’s. Pics by e-mail also avail David & Jeanette 30 bred heifers balance young cows under 8 yrs old, good 2004 JD 7520 MSWD, 5400-hrs, 741 self-leveling brackets, hoses, spool, fittings, dirt bucket, bale Monday, January 23 9AM Neufeld (204)534-2380, Boissevain. feet & udders, no culls. Full herd health program. Heifers loader/ grapple, PS/LHR, exc-cond, $72,500, OBO, fork, angled or straight dozer blade, $4,000. Phone SHEEP & GOAT SALE exposed on May 15th, cows exposed June 1st. Call Stew- would trade for 200HP MSWD tractor. (204)637-2090. art Tataryn (204)646-2338 RM of St Laurent, MB. 1st & 3rd Thursday of Every Month RED SHIRT BLACK ANGUS bulls for sale, low birth Phone:(204)239-7874 Austin, MB. weight & very quiet, no disappointments, epd & deliv- SCRAPERS FOR SALE!!! Cat, Laplante, Allis, Le- January 5th & 19th 1PM ery available. Phone:(204)843-2287, Amaranth. JD 4240 W/CAB, 148 FEL, 3-PTH; 1830 w/3-PTH, tourneau, converted to hyd., can direct mount. Will Gates Open FEL avail; 4010 w/cab, side door, 3-PTH, 46A load- also do custom conversion. Looking for cable REGISTERED BLACK ANGUS BRED heifers for er; 280 & 740 FEL w/grapple, bucket, joystick. scrapers. Phone Borderview Enterprises toll free Mon.-Wed. 8AM-4PM sale bred to Black Angus bull. Due to start calving late (204)828-3460. 1-866-602-4093. Thurs. 8AM-11PM March. Call Don Guilford (204)873-2430, Clearwater. FARM MACHINERY Friday 8AM-6PM USED EQUIPMENT: 1995 JD tractor 8300 MFWD, Sat. 8AM-4PM PRAIRIELANE FARMS LTD Tractors – Ford 3PT, P/S, less than 5800-hrs $77,500; Brand new 2011 Parker 739 grain cart w/tarp SALE PRICE $24,900; For more information call: 204-694-8328 1993 FORD 4630 MECHANICAL front wheel drive 2004 JD 630F SALE PRICE $20,500; 2004 JD 635F or Jim Christie 204-771-0753 w/FEL, good condition, approx 1,700-hrs, $16,500 SALE PRICE $23,900. Please visit website at www. OBO. Phone (204)267-2043, evenings. genag.com or call Shelton Kehler 701-330-7401 or Tom www.winnipeglivestocksales.com Wiebe 204-312-0604 Licence #1122 FARM MACHINERY 34th ANNUAL Tractors – 2 Wheel Drive WIRELESS DRIVEWAY ALARMS, calving/foaling barn cameras, video surveillance, rear view came- GRUNTHAL LIVESTOCK BULL AND HEIFER SALE STEVE’S TRACTOR REBUILDER specializing in ras for RV’s, trucks, combines, seeders, sprayers SATURDAY APRIL 14th, 2012 JD tractors in need of repair or burnt, or will buy for and augers. Mounted on magnet. Calgary, Ab. AUCTION MART. LTD. 1:00 pm on the farm parts. JD parts available. Phone: 204-466-2927 or (403)616-6610. www.FAAsecurity.com GRUNTHAL, MB. cell: 204-871-5170, Austin. 12 miles west of Souris, MB FARM MACHINERY Agent for T.E.A.M. Marketing FARM MACHINERY Machinery Wanted Monday Jan. 30 - Sheep & Goat Sale Contact: Tractors – Various with small animals - 12Noon Blaine Canning 204-858-2475 WANTED: 23.1X26 TIRES; ACETEYLENE torch Saturday, Feb. 18 - Bred Cow & Heifer Michael Canning 204-858-2457 set; Drill press; Dozer blade for 800 Versatile; JD 8- Sale - 10am row 30-in. corn planter; Cast iron sausage stuffer; or visit website at Big Tractor Parts, Cast iron feed cooker; Maple syrup tapping equip- Regular Cattle Sales www.prairielaneangus.com ment. (204)685-2376, Austin. every Tuesday 9AM

Geared For WANTED: GRAPPLE FORKS for JD 265 loader. Sales Agent for LIVESTOCK Inc. The Future Also 4020 JD engine or tractor for parts. Phone HIQUAL INDUSTRIES Cattle – Red Angus (204)768-3664, Ashern. Livestock Handling Equipment Kopp Farms for info regarding products or DENBIE RANCH IS PROUD to offer an excellent WANTED: ALLIED 795 LOADER to fit 1175 Case. set of long-yearling and yearling bulls for sale. We Phone (204)781-7988. pricing, please call our office. Simmentals STEIGER TRACTOR SPECIALIST have a great group of Red Angus bulls along with a For on farm appraisal of livestock or good selection of hybrid bulls, who are half-bred 8th Annual WANTED: Ford Versatile 1156 tractor Angus & half-Simmental. The long yearlings are the RED OR GREEN for marketing information please call JD 2520, 3020, 4000, 4020 or perfect age bulls, developed on grass so they will Bull & Female Sale 1. 10-25% savings on new replacement 4620 powershift ‘69-72 Harold Unrau (Manager) stand up for a long time and big enough to go out parts for your Steiger drive train. JD 6030 tractor without cab Cell 871 0250 and breed any size of cow with no problems! The ON THE FARM - AMARANTH, MB JD 370 disc Auction Mart yearling bulls are also a great group out of breed Phone: (306)423-5983. (204) 434-6519 leading A.I. sires as well as our own herd sires! February 20, 2012 - 1:00PM 2. We rebuild axles, transmissions Contact Denbie Ranch at (204)447-2473, or MB. Livestock Dealer #1111 and dropboxes with ONE YEAR 447-7608 and 447-7057. GENERATORS WARRANTY. REGISTERED PB RED ANGUS bulls, 2 yr olds & GLADSTONE AUCTION MART yearlings w/low birth weights. Phone: Ren-Ele Red 3. 50% savings on used parts. DIESEL GENERATOR SET. BF8M1015C, rebuilt BRED COW SALE Angus, (204)526-2424, Bruxelles. Deutz Diesel, 400 KW, 60 cycle, 600 Vac. New generator, automatic shut down, $29,000. Blue Ball, Fri. Jan 27th at 11:00am LIVESTOCK B PA (717)351-5081 Cattle – Charolais B Complete Herd Dispersal of 30 U 1-800-982-1769 FOR SALE: PB CHAROLAIS bulls 1.5 yr olds & E Offering Approx. 100 Bulls HEAT & AIR CONDITIONING Char Sim X cows bred Gelbvieh yearlings, Polled, some Red factor, some good for www.bigtractorparts.com L To start calving 1st week of March heifers, semen tested in Spring, guaranteed & de- E These are mostly 4 & 5 yr old livered. R&G McDonald Livestock (204)466-2883 or FARM MACHINERY (204)724-2811, Sidney, MB. F L Machinery Miscellaneous The Icynene Insulation home raised cows age verified System® ------S 70-FT. SUMMERS HEAVY HARROW, $15,000; Complete herd dispersal of nutrition Phoenix 42/53-ft. harrow, flexheads I-H 820, • Sprayed foam insulation $2,000; 1020 25-ft., $6,000; 30-ft., $8,500; JD 925, 25 Char Sim X cows bred Char $6,500; 12 wheel rake, $6,000; 14 wheel, $7,000; • Ideal for shops, barns or homes ------digestion Vermeer hyd rake, $4,000; NH 9-ft. mower $2,200; • Healthier, Quieter, More Complete herd dispersal of Offering Approx. 40 Heifers IH 9-ft., $1,800; Haybuster 256+2 shredder, 4,000- Energy Efficient® lb creep feeder, $1,200; Harsh 350 feedmixer cart, 50 home raised Red Sim X cows prevention Semen tested & guaranteed $6,000; Roorda feed cart, $2,000; 12-yd. JD scrap- bred Black Sim er, $12,000; Haybuster 106 rockpicker, $2,500. Bulls where turned out June 1st Remember, bull shopping Phone (204)857-8403. doesn’t have to be a gamble. ------99 PRE-CALVING DISCS WISHEK 14FT $16,000; Kewannee break- WE HAVE APPROX 150 COWS Kopp Farms produces bulls ing disc $20,000; IH #770 16ft $8000; DMI 7 shank 99 CALVING ripper $10,900; Sunflower 14ft ripper $12,000; New www.penta.ca 1-800-587-4711 BOOKED FOR THIS SALE. 99 PRE-BREEDING that are beneficial to the 400-bu gravity wagon $6700; 600-bu $12,000; New PHONE AHEAD TO CONSIGN 99 FREE9DELIVERY beef industry. 13ft wagon $3000; Large selection used gravity YOUR COWS. 99 LOWEST9COST-TO-FEED wagons $2000 up; Used grain carts 450-1050bu; 4000lb creep feeder $1200; 150-bu feeder cart Factory Direct Outlet COWS SHOULD BE IN THE MART RIOCANADA = 1.888.762.3299 View Catalogue & $750; Harsh 350 mixer wagon $6000; Mohrlang SELLING FAST - BOOK NOW BY 2:00PM ON THURS. FOR 420 mixer w/truck $6000. (204)857-8403 PREG CHECKING Sale Videos Online Don’t be disappointed! LIVESTOCK FOR SALE: ACD15; JD420C; NH499 hay bine; 2003 For more information call: Cattle – Hereford www.koppfarms.com 258 hayrake. Phone:(204)828-3269 leave msg. DELUXE WOOD & WATER OUTDOOR FURNACES CSA APPROVED The mart (204)385-2537 For Information or Catalogue Dave Nickel (204)637-3393 EXCELLENT HEREFORD BULL, VERY quiet, was FOR SALE: HD FRONT 3PT hitch to fit JD Now available North American wide at prices never seen before used on heifers, 5 1/2 yrs old, only reason for sell- Inquiries call 204-843-2769 40-42-44 series, can be adapted for all tractors, incl Gerald McGowan (204)385-2043 ing: end of bloodline. Phone: (204)242-4302. rear mount. $1200. Phone Arborg: (204)376-2604. License #1108 Edmunds Cell: 204-856-3064 Mastercard, POLLED HEREFORD & BLACK Angus bulls for Steven’s Cell: 204-843-0090 GEHL 120 MX MIXMILL, always shedded, $2,500 $ Visa &Interac sale, yearlings & 2 yr olds available. Semen tested, OBO. Phone (204)937-2631. 4997 This is not available LIVESTOCK performance records & delivery available. Call Don Guilford (204)873-2430, Clearwater. LIVESTOCK GRAIN MASTER PNEUMATIC GRAIN vac, 540 a misprint!! Cattle – Angus PTO, all hoses, excellent condition, $2050 OBO. Introductory Cattle Wanted Doorcrasher 25 RED & BLACK angus heifers, bred back to reg- LIVESTOCK 730 Case tractor, gas, standard shift, PTO, 3-pth, FC30HD Unit good rear tires, $3000. Phone: (204)728-1861 plus accessories Special istered red & black angus bulls, to calf March & Cattle – Simmental April. Phone:(204)824-2571, Brandon. JIFFY ROUND BALE SHREDDER, used very little, You receive base pump, rad hose, insulation, 12 TRADITIONAL SIMMENTAL BRED HEIFERS, (1 TIRED OF THE always shedded, asking $8000. Phone:(204)436-2192, fittings, rust inhibitor PLUS our FC30 (can BLACK ANGUS HEIFERS BRED black angus, to start black WF, 1 red blaze, 4 polled). Bred to polled red blaze calving in April. Also have some later calvers and some Simmental bull. Due to start calving Feb. 1, 2012. Vacci- HIGH COST OF Elm Creek. heat 1 building) WOOD WATER FURNACE herford heifers. Asking $1250 each. Call (204)937-3378. nated at breeding time, treated w/Noromectin pour-on. MARKETING KWIK KLEEN GRAIN SCREENER, 5 tube $4000; Some claim this is “North America’s Hottest Deal!” Delight Simmentals (204)836-2116, St. Alphonse. 7 tube $6500; Hutchinson #1500 $1750; Hutchin- STEWART CATTLE CO. & GUESTS BULL SALE 50 YOUR CALVES?? son #3000 $5000; Hicap 5-48 $2500; 10ft land le- Friesen Built Inc. Black Angus bulls & 4 Simm X Angus bulls, February 23, FOR SALE: PB BLACK Simmental bull, Polled, 2012 at 1:30pm Neepawa Ag-plex, Neepawa, MB. Con- good legs & feet, papers avail, asking $3,000. Call veller $2150; Lowe hydraulic post auger $2250; Da- 1-866-388-4004 1-204-388-6150 300-700 LBS. nuser post auger $575; 8ft Lorenz snowblower tact Brent Stewart (204)773-2356 home, (204)773-6392 Mark (204)252-3158 or cell (204)872-2029. $1700; Schweiss 8ft $1000; Gehl #6625 Skidsteer cell. View catalogue online at www.stewartcattle.com Steers & Heifers $13,900; New Holland #455 $6500; 10in. skidsteer PB YEARLING SIMMENTAL BULLS, 9 Red, 1 Rob: 528-3254, 724-3400 tracks $750; New grapple bucket 66in. $1600; JD IRON & STEEL LIVESTOCK Black, from Top Performance AI Sires. Birth tractor cab $600. (204)857-8403 Cattle – Black Angus weights 80-106-lbs, yearling weights 1,400-lb aver- Ben: 721-3400 age. Weaning weight gain per day 3.47-lbs. Wean- TD9 PARTS, 10-FT DOZER blade, 5/8-inch & 3/4-inch 2 1/8, 2 3/8, 2 7/8, 3 1/2-in oilfield pipe; 3/4, 7/8, 1- BLACK ANGUS HEIFERS FOR SALE bred to ing to yearling gain 4.44-lbs per day. Will keep till 800-1000 LBS. logging chains, various lengths. Phone:(204)378-2763, in sucker rod; 4.5, 5.5, 7-in., 8 5/8, 9 5/8s casing Black Angus bulls, start calving about Apr 6th, Spring. Wilcox Simmentals (204)723-2735, Ernie Steers & Heifers pipe. (204)252-3413, (204)871-0956. cell (204)526-7183, Pat cell (204)526-7060. Riverton. 2012. Dale Smith (204)876-4798, Snowflake, MB. Don: 528-3477, 729-7240 FARM MACHINERY FARM MACHINERY FARM MACHINERY LIVESTOCK Machinery Miscellaneous Machinery Miscellaneous Machinery Miscellaneous Cattle Various Now CoNtRaCtiNg calves for delivery 2-9 YEAR-OLDS, RED ANGUS cross, bred black angus & quantock herford, out June 1st. Full herd Sept 1 - Nov. 15 health program, age verified, will preg check. Phone:(204)238-4849. Contact: 30 RED ANGUS X cows bred Red Angus and easy D.J. (Don) MacDonald calving Simmental bulls, start calving July/August. Phone: (204)325-8691 or (204)325-2820. Livestock Ltd.

35 RED ANGUS/CHAR X bred heifers $1400; 20 License #1110 mature Char X bred cows $1100. Phone Larry (204)267-2438 or (204)871-0867, Oakville.

80 HOME RAISED BRED heifers Angus/Simmental X bred to Red & Black Angus bulls. Start calving mid-March, all vaccinations & treatments current. Performance guaranteed. Horner Cattle Company (204)867-2087 or (204)867-7117, Minnedosa.

FOR SALE: 7 BRED cows Charlois-Red Angus cross 3 with month old calves at foot. Wanted: Small sq straw bales. Call (204)749-2018 or (204)723-0747 cell. 30 The Manitoba Co-operator | January 19, 2012

PETS LIVESTOCK Livestock Services & Vet Supplies

PETS & SUPPLIES The following dealers and agents have had their licence suspended and/or cancelled Renew early and HEALTHY MALE SCOTCH COLLIE puppies for under Section 15 of the Livestock Dealers sale. Born Oct 2011 and ready to go, $75. and Agents Licencing regulation, which Phone:(807)274-2111, Fort Frances Ontario. comes under the Livestock and Livestock Horses Products Act. (C.C.S.M. c. L170) LIVESTOCK DEALER LICENCE LIVESTOCK Danny Rheault, Winnipeg, MB Horses – Donkeys Dealer for Hudson Marketing Ltd

MAMMOTH/STANDARD FEMALE DONKEYS Danny Rheault, Winnipeg, MB BORN May 2011. Weaned, dewormed, good work- Dealer for Granite Ag Sales Ltd save! ing stock for cattle, sheep & goats. Parents good Helene Bouvier, Winnipeg, MB guard animals. Phone: (204)425-3131 Dealer for MVOC Inc. Organic Ranchers Swine Brian J Pottinger, Neepawa, MB Peter Funk, Winnipeg, MB LIVESTOCK South East Livestock Ltd. Swine Wanted Brad Martin, Edmonton, AB XL Beef - Calgary WANTED: (A Division of XL Foods Inc.) BUTCHER LIVESTOCK DEALER AGENT’S HOGS LICENCE James Pohjolainer, Brandon, MB SOWS AND BOARS Agent for Maple Leaf Foods Inc. FOR EXPORT LIVESTOCK Bob Baczuk, Moosomin, SK P. QUINTAINE & SON LTD. Renew your subscription to the Manitoba Co-operator Livestock Equipment Agent for Prairie Livestock Joint Venture 728-7549 for 2 years BEFORE we mail your renewal notice, and Wade J. Cooper, Prince Albert, SK Licence No. 1123 Agent for Heartland Livestock Services we'll extend your subscription by 2 additional months. Jim Martin, Elkhorn, MB That's 26 months for the price of 24. OR - Renew for Specialty XL Beef - Calgary (A Division of XL Foods Inc.) one year and receive 13 months for the price of 12! LIVESTOCK Specialty – Goats

COMPLETE HERD DISPERSAL 50 Boer Cash- mere cross, 10 mth to 4 yr old goats, $175 each. Call, email or mail us today! Phone (204)646-2157. MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE LIVESTOCK Livestock Equipment PROPANE FIRED GRAVE THAWING hood made by Miami Welding, $850. Phone:(204)764-2015, 14 CYPRESS INDUSTRIES FEED bunks. Phone 1·800·782·0794 Hamiota. (204)825-4465, Crystal City, MB.

Email: [email protected] 2002 GEHL 8285 SILAGE wagon, $9000. Phone: (306)898-2123. MISCELLANEOUS WANTED 2 CALF CREEP FEEDERS, 90-bushel; Bale King mod- el #2010 processor, 40-bu grain tank, 2 new hydraulic motors, new PTO shaft, knives like new; NH 358 mixmill, WANTED: PARTS OFF OLD 8-ft. JD side delivery MSER: 12345 2010/12 PUB reconditioned. Phone: (204)427-3172, leave message. rake; Fixed plow shears for Oliver/White 16-in.; new Your expiry LIVESTOCK or used “pencil” block heaters (Freeman); Any John Smith ALTERNATIVE POWER BY SUNDOG SOLAR, porta- Livestock Services & Vet Supplies source of a product “Black Leaf 40”. (204)822-3649, date is located ble/remote solar water pumping for winter/summer. Call Morden. Company Name for pricing on solar systems, wind generators, aeration, on your powerflex fencing products. Carl Driedger, (204)556- The following dealers and agents have 123 Example St. 2346 or (204)851-0145, Virden. publication's applied for a licence under the Livestock ORGANIC Town, Province, POSTAL CODE mailing label. FOR SALE: 2 NEW BOBSLEIGHS for horses w/2.5in. Dealers and Agents Licencing regulation, wide oak bent runners c/w 4ft.x12ft. deck, poles, double which comes under the Livestock and tree, neck yoke, $1100 each. Phone (204)866-4141. Livestock Products Act. (C.C.S.M. c. L170) ORGANIC Organic – Certified FOR SALE: PEERLESS ROLLER mixmill; Calving LIVESTOCK DEALER LICENCE Pen; Calf Pullers; Steel Panels; Calf Warmer. Phone (204)385-2527. Gregory Rigaux, Winnipeg, MB ORGANIC PRODUCERS ASSOCIATION OF Hudson Marketing Ltd MANITOBA CO-OPERATIVE (OPAM). Non-profit ATTACH YOUR MAILING LABEL HERE HEAVY BUILT CATTLE FEED bunks & troughs 3/8” member owned organic certification body, certifying thick steel, 500-gal capacity, 3.5ft x 16.5ft, good for Gregory Rigaux, Winnipeg, MB producers, processors and brokers since 1988. grain, silage or water. Phone: (204)362-0780, Morden. Granite Ag Sales Ltd Phone: (204)567-3745, Miniota, Manitoba. Email: [email protected] HIGHLINE 7500 BALE SHREDDER $7500. Call Patrick Bieleny, Edmonton, AB Gary (204)326-7000 Steinbach, MB www.reimerfar- mequipment.com XL Foods Inc. - Lakeside Packers PERSONAL PORTABLE WINDBREAKS, CALF SHELTERS, LIVESTOCK AGENT LICENCE free standing rod & pipe panels, fence line & field Ed Schroeder, Kleefeld, MB silage bunks. Also sell Speed-Rite & 7L Livestock Southeast Livestock Ltd. Canadian Subscribers U.S. Subscribers fence equipment, drill pipe & sucker rod. Phone SINGLE? CANDLELIGHT MATCHMAKERS can (204)827-2104 or (204)827-2551, Glenboro. Todd Clayton, Gladstone, MB help you find each other! Everyone deserves a ❑ 1 Year: $49.00* ❑ 1 Year: $150.00 Happy Relationship. Confidential, Photos & Profiles RETIREMENT SALE: MOBILE CALF chute D.A.M. Cattle Buyers Ltd. to selected matches. Affordable, local, 5 recent ❑ 2 Years $86.50* *Taxes included (US Funds) w/scale, calf sled, sling, creep panel, calf hoodies, Weddings & an Engagement! Serving MB, SK, NW semen tank, squeeze chute, tub w/bifold door. Call Ontario. Call/Write for info: Box 212, Roland, MB, Payment Enclosed (204)728-6080. R0G 1T0, (204)343-2475. ❑ Cheque ❑ Money Order ❑ Visa ❑ Mastercard Visa/MC #: TAKE FIVE

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REAL ESTATE SEED/FEED MISCELLANEOUS SEED/FEED MISCELLANEOUS SEED/FEED MISCELLANEOUS PERSONAL Farms & Ranches – Wanted Hay & Straw Grain Wanted Seed Wanted

GOOD QUALITY GRAIN & Cattle Farms wanted LARGE ROUND ALFALFA GRASS Mix Bales, AVAILABLE BACHELORETTES for Canadian & Overseas Clients. For a confidential Phone (204)467-5984, leave msg. Vomitoxin Testing meeting to discuss the possible sale of your farm or (+Other Toxins, Falling No.) Energy to boot. This single to talk about what is involved, telephone Gordon parent is 47, 5’6, 150lbs with Gentles (204)761-0511, www.farmsofcanada.ca or OAT STRAW ROUND BALES, baled by JD 567 Fast, Accurate Results a pretty smile, long hair & the Jim McLachlan (204)724-7753, www.homelife- baler. Freight available. Phone:(204)234-5411. Prepayment Req’d by energy of a girl half her age. pro.com Home Professional Realty Inc. I have a catering business, I Cheque or Credit Card have employees, customers WANTED: GRAIN & LIVESTOCK farms for both for- ROUND BALES 1,200 1ST cut alfalfa grass, excel- Box 144, Medora, MB. R0M 1K0 and I have three teenage eign & domestic buyers. Considering selling w/2012 lent condition, 1,300-lbs, $32; 200 2nd cut, 1,300- Intertek daughters. I live on my family or 2013 possessions. Now is the time to discuss all lbs, $40. Phone (204)625-5225 or (204)625-2702, Ph: 204-665-2384 farm and have the rest of the options. Professional service & confidentiality guaran- Elphinstone. RYE GRAIN WANTED 973 St. James St., Wpg, MB R3H 0X2 land leased. I am busy & dont teed. Call Rick Taylor (204)867-7551, HomeLife Home Also Buying 1-866-821-2406 (Toll Free) have time to find a MAN. I want Professional Realty Inc., www.homelifepro.com SMALL SQUARE HAY BALES, alfalfa/orchard grass. a man in my life with all this estrogen around me Brown & Yellow Flax & Field Peas REAL ESTATE Call 204-388-6864. If no answer please leave mes- I need a man to balance everything. I am always sage. Also pet baby bunnies & guineapigs. Farm Pickup Available TRAILERS on the go except when I relax on my front porch in Land For Sale Livestock Trailers the summertime. Our house is almost 100 years old CGC Licensed and Bonded and I have completely remodelled, refurbished and PASTURELAND 1/2 SECTION ON South STRAW FOR SALE: Rye grass 1,500 bales; Oats, Call Cal Vandaele 2011 & 2012 EXISS ALUMINUM LIVESTOCK redecorated. I have a wonfderful place by the sea in 10-17-13W in the Municipality of Lansdowne; 2004 575 bales; All in big square bales 4x4x8, can deliv- TRAILERS: SELLING OFF STOCK FOR NEW IN- Mexico me and the girls like to go. I want a man who 26-ft. flat deck trailer w/loading ramps w/two 7-ton er. Phil Cormier (204)771-9700, La Salle, MB. the “Rye Guy” Today! VENTORY UP TO $1,500 IN SAVINGS DIRECT is farmer, has kids, is a big kid himself, and wants axles, c/w 4 semi holders & straps. Ken Oswald TO YOU. 18-ft., 20-ft. & 24-ft. Gooseneck starting to have a fun and interesting companion in his life (204)386-2223. SEED/FEED MISCELLANEOUS Boring I am not that’s for sure at $14,200. Avail at SOKAL INDUSTRIES LTD. SCENIC LAND FOR SALE in Riverside Munici- Hay & Feed Wanted Phone: (204)334-6596. Email: [email protected] pality. 334-acres, all fenced, good water & trees. Widow 52 toned, slim, fit. This Very pretty, rustic land, great for pasture, hunting or FOR SALE: 1996 SOKAL 48-ft. fifth wheel ground lady has abs that would put 3000-LB NON-ELECTRIC BALE SCALES, craddle house acreage. East half of 32-6-17. Phone: type, skid steer, 3-pt & truck mount. Also various load cattle trailer, 4 compartments, good condition, many gym bunnies to shame. (204)824-2571. asking $10,000. Phone (204)375-6547. She is 5’6 131lbs not a inch varieties of livestock units. ELIAS SCALES (306)445-2111 www.eliasscales.com of fat. A farmer & a govern- RECREATIONAL VEHICLES “Your feed grain broker” TRAILERS ment worker. Her family farm Brokers of high/low vomi wheat Trailers Miscellaneous is profitable, stable & earns WANTED: DAIRY, BEEF, GRASS & Straw bales in and barley, corn, rye, feed pea a considerable amount but it RECREATIONAL VEHICLES large square bales. Phone Mark 1-800-371-7928, canola and soybeans. 2007 DAKOTA ALUM SUPER B grain trailers; 2000 wasn’t always that way. Any- Snowmobiles Winnipeg. one who farms knows the bad Farm pickup prices available. Doepker steel tridem grain trailer; 1991 Fabrex 50ft time and what need to be done to get through on BIGGEST HELMET SALE EVER! “Canada’s Larg- Darcy Caners 204-415-3485 walking floor aluminum bulk trailer (tridem); 2 1991 SEED/FEED MISCELLANEOUS Arne’s hyd steel push-off trailers; 1967 trailmobile alum a day to day basis. I come from a large family so I est Helmet & Shield Selection & MUCH MORE!” [email protected] know how to get along. I love to garden, work out, For Snowmobiles, Motorcycles, Motocross, ATVs, Feed Wanted tridem end dump. Phone: (204)764-2449 cook, visit friends & family. I would love to take a Scooters & Mopeds. 981 Main Street. Wpg Colin Hoeppner 204-415-3487 road trip across Canada. I have never tried white (204)582-4130. [email protected] BRANDON TRAILER SALES “You will like our prices!” water rafting that looks like fun. I would like to do Brian Harland 204-415-7123 “It’s that Simple!” “Let’s compare quality & price!” “Certain- something different on the weekends. There is ly worth the call!” Phone (204)724-4529. 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Carberry, Harvest Wheat, Manitou, MB. • Vomi wheat • Vomi barley in maintenance and operation of heavy equipment in- Phone (204)242-4200 or (204)242-2576, Daniel • Feed wheat • Feed barley cluding a grader, back-hoe, tractor w/attached mower. Sanders. Have a valid 3A drivers license (minimum). Duties • Feed oats • Corn include but not exclusive to: Grading, mowing, back- PEDIGREED SEED SEED/FEED MISCELLANEOUS • Screenings • Peas hoe operation maintenance of roads, shop, tools, and Oilseed – Various Grain Wanted equipment, installing culverts, and signs, etc. Must be • Light Weight Barley willing to work inconsistent hours, dictated by weather. You can deliver or we can Resume should include previous experience, referenc- WANTED: A SEED GRAIN cleaner for wheat & es and salary expected. Please submit your application barley, capacity 40-bu or more per hr. Phone arrange for farm pickup. to the RM Office at Box 117, Wawota, SK S0G 5A0, on (204)848-2485 Fax (204)848-4659. Winnipeg 233-8418 or before 2:00pm Wednesday, February 8, 2012. Brandon 728-0231 SILVER WEANLINGS IS LOOKING for a fulltime Grunthal 434-6881 hog barn worker. Silver Weanlings is a 2800 sow NOW BUYING “Ask for grain buyer.” barn unit located 7-miles south west of Arborg, MB. Old & New Crop Weekend work will be required. Experience an as- set, but not required. Starting wage $13.90/hr. Confection & Oil Sunflowers Please forward all resumes to [email protected] Licensed & Bonded 0% Shrink WANTED: FARM LABOUR on cattle operation, Farm Pick-Up Available working w/cattle & equipment. Fax resume to Yel- Planting Seed Available low Rose Farms (204)535-2072. REAL ESTATE Call For Pricing Contact Denis or Ben CAREERS Farms & Ranches – Manitoba Phone (204)747-2904 Toll Free 1-888-835-6351 for pricing ~ 204-325-9555 Sales / Marketing FARM SPECIALIST: COUNT ON GRANT TWEED, Deloraine, Manitoba BUYING: LOOKING FOR A CHALLENGE? Horse Country & informed, professional assistance for sellers & buy- NOW BUYING Hearts of the Country, are two unique Manitoba maga- ers. Call (204)761-6884 anytime, or www.grantt- HEATED & GREEN zines that share similar demographics, but are unique weed.com. Service with integrity. SEED / FEED / GRAIN Confection and in their editorial mandates. Publishers are looking for an CANOLA experienced Advertising Sales Representative. The ide- RANCHES, GRAINLAND, BUILDING LOTS, Buf- SEED/FEED MISCELLANEOUS • Competitive Prices Oil Sunflowers, al candidate must have proven experience in print ad- falo farm, homes, mobile homes, hunting land, pas- Feed Grain vertising sales, accurate knowledge of a rural Canadian tures, hayland, hobby farms, large & small. We got • Prompt Movement Brown & Yellow Flax audience, database experience, high-speed internet, them all. Call Harold (204)253-7373, www.manito- FEED OATS 28-32 LBS/BU. Clean but light $2.00/bu and a strong desire to match clients with campaigns. bafarms.ca at farm. Phone: (204)722-2023 McAuley, MB. • Spring Thrashed and Red & White Millet Candidates must have good communication skills, be independent, creative, honest, dependable and excited SEED/FEED MISCELLANEOUS “ON FARM PICK UP” Licensed & Bonded RANCH FOR SALE: NE, NW & SE 4-32-22 Crown 1-877-250-5252 about the potential of both magazines. Commission with Lands approved by MAFRI for transfer to purchase Hay & Straw advancement opportunities, send resumes to contact@ of Dianne Mayuks unit at Pine River 15 quarter P.O. Box 1236 horsecountry.ca. Phone:(204)372-6121. township 31 & 32 Range 21 & 22W to purchase pri- 1ST CUT ROUND ALFALFA grass bales, no rain, 129 Manitoba Rd. vate land & apply for unit transfer Contact Dianne approx wgt. 1,450-lbs. Phone (204)871-1129. Vanderveen CAREERS (204)263-5296. Comment on or object to this unit Winkler, MB. R6W 4B3 2500 MEDIUM SQUARE BALES Timothy hay, Commodity Trades / Tech transfer write direct MAFRI Agriculture Crown horse quality, stored in hay shed. Also 500 large Lands PO Box 1288, Minnedosa, MB. R0J 1E0 or round bales Alfalfa/Timothy mix, no rain, can deliv- Services Ltd. GAS FITTER/PLUMBER San Gold Corporation e-mail [email protected] er. Phone: (204)372-6937. has rapidly moved from development into full pro- Licensed and Bonded Grain Brokers FARMERS, RANCHERS, duction at its 2 underground gold mines in Bissett, TENDERS FARMLAND FOR SALE S 1/2 of SW 1-7- 300 4X8 SQUARE BALES of Perennial rye grass 37 4th Ave. NE Carman, MB R0G 0J0 MB. A third underground mine, the Cohiba/007 is in 8W Approx 40 cult acs, approx 80-acs total, 3.5 million and 50 bales of Annual rye grass. 1400-1600lbs, SEED PROCESSORS development. We are also exploring for more de- BTU boiler, 5000 head nursury barn, 250 head finisher $15/bale. Phone: (204)723-5002 or (204)526-5225 Ph. (204) 745-6444 posits along the Rice Lake gold belt w/4 surface & 7 barn, 4.3 million gal Earthen manure storage, 600-volt, Notre Dame. Email: [email protected] BUYING ALL FEED GRAINS underground drills working yr round. Help us turn 3-phase power, 14 ac w/yard, 50x80 shed; 60x120 3X4 OAT STRAW BALES. Phone Chester or Lynn Andy Vanderveen · Brett Vanderveen Heated/Spring Threshed Manitoba’s Rice Lake greenstone belt into one of shed, 40x50 shop, 3 cattle shelters w/corrals (seper- (204)746-2053, Morris, MB. Jesse Vanderveen the richest gold camps in the world. Gas Fit- ate ownership title of 5.9 ac, 2000 sq/ft 2-storey home Lightweight/Green/Tough, ter/Plumber Candidates must hold a current MB built in 1983). N 1/2 of SW 1-7-8W approx 35 cult acs, 400 LARGE ROUND RED Clover Hay bales; 700 A Season to Grow… Only Days to Pay! Mixed Grain - Barley, Oats, Rye, Gas Fitter’s License. A preferred candidate will approx 94-acs total. SE 1-7-8W approx 135 cult acs, large round volunteer Canola & Wild Oats Bales; Flax, Wheat, Durum, Lentils, Peas, have experience in installation & maintenance of approx 80-acs total. NW 1-7-8W approx 145 cult acs, Hardcore & half net-wrapped, feed tested. Delivery Canola, Chickpeas, Triticale, propane fired furnaces & HVAC units. The main fo- approx 160-acs total. W 1/2 22-7-8W approx 293 cult. avail. Jim Kaleta (204)638-7800, Dauphin. cus of the job is to maintain the heating & HVAC acs, approx 310-acs total. SW 32-6-7W approx 115 cult CANOLA WANTED Sunflowers, Screenings, Organics units on site under the direction of the Millwright Su- 750 LARGE ROUND GRASS mix hay bales, no rain, acs, approx 160-acs total. W 1/2 of NE 6-7-7W approx and By-Products pervisor. This person will be expected to perform good quality, 1700lb bales; 150 dry Oat & Wheat straw Heated, Green, Damaged 74 cult acs, approx 80-acs total. NE 8-6-8W approx 125 minor plumbing repairs & assist the millwrights bales. Trucking arranged. (204)345-8532. cult acs, approx 159-acs total. NE 9-6-8W approx 125 Buying all levels of √ ON-FARM PICKUP when required. Compensation San Gold Corpora- cult acs, approx 142-acs total. NE 15-6-8W approx 100 ALFALFA HAY MIX, 1ST & 2nd cut, round bales ap- damaged canola. Best Prices. √ PROMPT PAYMENT tion offers competitive wages & a comprehensive cult acs, approx 163-acs total. SW 16-6-8W approx 95 prox 1600-lbs, can deliver. Phone Bill (204)822-4962 Bonded, Insured. √ LICENSED AND BONDED benefit package including extended health, dental & cult acs, approx 165-acs total. SE 17-6-8W approx 108 leave message, or cell (204)325-3240, Morden. prescription eyeglasses as well as a company fund- cult acs, approx 109-acs total. NW 25-6-8W approx 86 CALL US SASKATOON, LLOYDMINSTER, ed pension plan. Tradesmen are working 12-hr cult acs, approx 155-acs total. Highest or any tender not FIRST & SECOND CUT hardcore round bales of LETHBRIDGE, VANCOUVER, shifts, 14 days on followed by 14 days off work necessarily accepted. Purchaser will be responsible for Alfalfa/Grass mix. Feed tested & no rain. Phone: 1-866-388-6284 schedule. The company provides travel allowance (204)836-2434, Swan Lake. MINNEDOSA 2012 taxes starting March 1, 2012. For any additional www.milliganbiotech.com to & from the mine for all employees. The company info call Gilbert (204)751-0185 or Romeo (204)723- FOR SALE: ROUND BROM & alfalfa mix bales, ex- 1-204-724-6741 provides camp accommodations on site. Bissett is 0077. Marked & Sealed tenders will be received by cellent condition, also round wheat straw. Can de- located a 3-hr drive from Wpg, MB & is a small pic- the undersigned for the above described land up to liver. Phone:(204)324-9300 or (204)324-7622. turesque community located along the shores of 12:00pm Jan 31, 2012. Submit offers to: Farmland Ten- Rice Lake. See out fact sheet at http://www.san- ders, Box 490, Notre Dame de Lourdes, MB R0G 1M0. LARGE ROUND ALFALFA/BROME BALES. goldcorp.com Contact: San Gold Corporation Tel: Any other offers will be considered invalid. Phone: (204)859-2724 evenings, Rossburn MB. (204)277-5552 www.sangold.ca 32 T:10.25” The Manitoba Co-operator | January 19, 2012 T:15.5”

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