Sale of MCEC Property Raising Questions

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MCEC on page 7 on page » 2 The Manitoba Co-operator | October 2, 2014 INE SID Di d you know? L IVESTOCK Climate change doesn’t A grassy solution follow the rules Annual forages could New research suggests the drier-gets-drier and be the way of the future in livestock production 33 wet-becomes-wetter rule of thumb is broken

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ew research is chal- CROPS lenging the theory N that climate change will cause drier areas to get drier and wetter areas to Pulling out become wetter. The simplified formula, the old guns based on models and obser- Pre-emergent vations, is inaccurate most herbicides enlisted in of the time, a team of cli- the resistant weed fight 17 mate researchers suggests in Nature Geoscience. An evaluation of trends in specific regions’ humidity and dryness by researchers with the Zurich-based Areas that have traditionally been considered drought prone could FEATURE Institute for Atmospheric actually become wetter under climate change. file photo and Climate Science found no clear trends towards a Leave PEDv drier or wetter climate across Central America, tropical indications in the Sahel three-quarters of the land Africa and Asia. On the other region, the Arabian Peninsula at the gate area studied. There were hand, there are dry areas that and parts of Central Asia and solid trends in the remaining have become wetter: parts of Australia. Pork producers aren’t quarter. However, only half of Patagonia, central Australia “Our results emphasize doing enough to 4 that surface area followed the and the Midwestern United how we should not overly rely ensure biosecurity DDWW principle. States. on simplifying principles to Some regions which should The ‘wet-gets-wetter’ assess past developments in have become wetter, accord- rule is largely confirmed for dryness and humidity,” said ing to the simple DDWW for- the Eastern United States, lead author Peter Greve. This mula, have actually become Northern Australia and can be misleading, as it can- CROSSROADS drier in the past — this northern Eurasia. ‘Dry gets not do justice to the complex- includes parts of the Amazon, drier’ also corresponds to ity of the underlying systems.

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N Rail is facing federal fines for failing to meet C legislated weekly targets for moving grain — this much is known. But the big question in the grain industry last week was whether those $100,000 fines will be levied per day — as federal officials indicated in press statements last winter — or whether the penalty has quietly been changed to per week. “If the government changes the fine to $100,000 a week there won’t be as much teeth in the legislation and that will be a major concern to us,” Western Grain Elevator Association executive director Wade Sobkowich, said in an interview Sept. 24. Keystone Agricultural Producers president Doug Chorney said reduced railway The federal government hasn’t clarified whether railway fines first announced as $100,000 per day will switch to weekly. The Canada Transportation Act states fines would be a concern, but fines can be levied “per violation.” PHOTO: ALLAN DAWSON added since rail performance is measured weekly, weekly fines make sense. The Western penalties of $100,000 per viola- “It was using the big stick and Canadian Wheat Growers tion should they fail to meet the lo and behold they changed the “If the government changes the fine to Association is pressing for fines requirement,” the government big stick into a twig. of $1 million per violation, said in a news release. “One hundred thousand dol- $100,000 a week there won’t be as much teeth along with the right for ship- The reference to $100,000 lars a week to CN is like pocket in the legislation and that will be a major pers to seek penalities through fines “per violation” led some change for you and I.” concern to us.” their service agreements with to conclude fines would be Both Goodale and Allen said the railways. $100,000 per week instead of if rail fines have been cut it’s Both Sobkowich and Chorney per day. another sign of railway influ- said they would prefer the rail- ence over Transport Canada. WADE SOBKOWICH ways meet their requirements Per violation “It does not bode well — making fines moot. A Transport Canada official for farmers and shippers A massive backlog of grain on confirmed in an email Sept. across this country when the western Canadian farms and 23 CN failed to meet its weekly rail review (of the Canada in country elevators that began grain movement requirement Transportation Act) starts,” last fall, prompted the federal and the penalty process under Allen said. government to issue an order- the Canada Transportation Act “In my view the Ministry of Like an old friend. in-council March 7 obliging the had started. Transportation has won the day railways to each move 500,000 “As this process is underway, and it has set up the table for tonnes of western grain a week. it would be inappropriate to the rail review that’s coming The government loudly pro- comment further,” the official next year and ceded to railroad- claimed failure to do so would wrote, declining to say whether ers before they even get to the trigger fines of $100,000 per day. rail fines had been cut, when table.” Some critics complained that CN’s alleged shortfall occurred, Clarity on the question could was a pittance when railways or the amount. be a long time coming. Industry earn more $350,000 in revenue In a Sept. 17 email to observers say it is almost cer- per train, totalling more than $1 AgCanada.com, Transport tain CN will appeal any fines billion a year. Minister Lisa Raitt’s press sec- imposed. retary Jana Regimbal, wrote the On Sept. 17, CN CEO Claude Which is it? fine will be “up to the minister’s Mongeau told an investors’ Government ministers and discretion.” meeting there hadn’t been officials continued to refer to Ottawa’s July 31 order-in- enough grain in the system for $100,000-a-day fines during council is silent on penal- CN to meet its weekly shipping House of Common hearings on ties. However, the Canada requirements recently. Bill C-30, the Fair Rail for Grain Transportation Act says the Agriculture Minister Gerry Farmers Act, given royal assent maximum fine for contraven- Ritz disagrees. this spring, allowing the federal ing the act is $100,000 “for each “I’m not sure where CN is get- government to continue setting violation.” ting the idea there isn’t grain the amount of grain the rail- Sect. 179. (1) (1.1) of the act to handle,” Ritz told report- Avadex® and Fortress® ways move. states: “A violation that is com- ers on a conference call from pre-emergent herbicides have had Scott Steiner, an assistant mitted or continued on more India last week. “The fines will deputy minister at Transport than one day constitutes a be assessed, they will be levied, your back for over 5 decades with early season Canada, speaking to the agri- separate violation for each day and we expect CN to actually weed control and alternative modes of action. culture committee March 31 on which it is committed or pick up its game.” said in part: “The only other continued.” In total, CN has exceeded The Results? Reduced resistance pressure on thing I would underscore, and it Based on that, Liberal mem- the amount of grain ordered comes back to an earlier ques- ber of Parliament, Ralph to move by the federal govern- Group 1 and 2 herbicides, and minimized early tion about the $100,000-per- Goodale believes the railways ment by one million tonnes, CN season competition from wild oats. day (fine), is that under the can be fined $100,000 a day, just spokesman Mark Hallman said (March 7) order-in-council the as the government announced in an email Sept. 26. fine would apply upon con- March 7. “CN believes any Canadian Dependable. Trustworthy. viction... which requires pros- NDP Agriculture Critic government penalties levied ecution. Under the legislation Malcolm Allen said if the fines against the company in con- Order your Avadex and Fortress today. it will be an administrative have been softened, it would nection with its transporta- monetary penalty, so it will be be a betrayal of the opposition tion of western Canadian grain Manitoba Eastern Saskatchewan Western Sask Southern Alberta easier to apply in the event of efforts to help the government would be unfounded, given Cory Bourdeaud’hui Javan Davis Jim Vancha Valerie Wilton non-compliance.” fast track the legislation. The that it was the current bal- 204-390-2340 306-590-8600 306-951-7008 403-892-3058 So what, if anything, has NDP agreed to pass the Fair Rail ance of the grain supply chain changed with the fines? for Grain Farmers Act quickly to that did not allow CN to meet New regulations under the help farmers and grain compa- the order-in-council weekly ® Fair Rail for Grain Farmers nies, he said. requirement lately,” Hallman Fortress Act took effect Aug. 1 ordering “They said these penalties wrote.

the railways to each transport (of $100,000 per day) would be Avadex® and Fortress® are registered trademarks of Gowan Company. 536,250 tonnes of grain until such that railroaders would sit [email protected] with files Always read and follow label directions. 475-1 08.14 the end of November 2014 “with up and take notice,” Allen said. from Dave Bedard 4 The Manitoba Co-operator | October 2, 2014 OPINION/EDITORIAL

The ‘wicked problem’

hen I first tuned into a recent summit on herbicide resistance being W broadcast live by webinar from Washington, D.C., my first thought was that I had virtually stumbled into the wrong conference. The keynote speaker wasn’t a weed scientist. He is a sociologist. But as I listened, it became clear this speaker, and the ones who followed, were discussing the problem of Laura Rance herbicide-resistant weeds, and with urgency. Editor So who organized this event — the anti- pesticide lobby, perhaps? Nope. It was sponsored by the Weed Science Society of America and hosted by the National Research Council. And the speakers lined up by the summit’s organizers made a compel- ling case that something has to change — and fast — about how weeds are managed in modern farming systems. “Do you know what the definition of insanity is?” asked David Shaw, PhD, a past president of WSSA and chair of the WSSA Her- bicide Resistance Education Committee. “It’s continuing to do what we have been doing expecting different results.” PED cases show biosecurity breakdown It pretty much sums up where the industry is at with the lengthening list of herbicide-resistant weeds. As the speakers Service providers are a general, ensure the barn doors are locked and at this event pointed out, the discussion over herbicide-resist- arrange for service people to call you before ance management needs to move beyond raising awareness pathway into the barn they arrive at your site. and telling farmers what to do about it. Manitoba Pork Council When service people are on site, they are not Farmers are aware. The management tools and options are wearing disposable boot covers. In turn, they well documented. The lastest BASF poll of Canadian farm- n Sept. 25, the Office of the Chief Veteri- are carrying whatever is on the site back into ers says 94 per cent of Manitoba farmers are worried about it, narian posted a notice on the MAFRD their vehicles and likely to the next farm even nearly 60 per cent think they already have resistance on their O website notifying the industry about a if they are washing their vehicle between visits! farms, and their hunch is supported by the data. fourth on-farm case of PED in Manitoba. Like This could be PED virus! Encourage service But when it comes to controlling weeds, they, like farmers the third detected case announced the week providers to put on disposable boot covers across North America, continue to rely almost solely on chem- before, this case is also in a sow barn. when they are outside of their vehicle. Have ical weed control. The combination of surveillance and dis- the boot covers available at the end of your Some characterize this as a biological problem. Farmers’ ease investigations into PED over the last nine driveway and provide on-site options for their dependence on chemistry creates selection pressure that months has identified several key components disposal. causes weeds to evolve resistance. of biosecurity that need attention on many Service providers who have no need to Others will say it is a technological problem, focusing on the swine farms. In particular, biosecurity prac- enter the site are entering the site. For some need for different combinations and new active ingredients to tices for service providers — such as feed and deliveries or pickups, such as semen, medi- preserve or replace wonder herbicides such as glyphosate. semen deliverers, meter readers, and rendering cations, deadstock or regular garbage, it is But Shaw said it goes much deeper than that. “Fundamen- collectors — are substandard. Here are some not necessary for service people to drive tally, at its core, it is a problem of human behaviour — it’s the common shortcomings and their potential down your driveway. These contacts should choices you and I have been making,” he said. solutions: occur either at the end of the driveway or Hence the enlistment of sociologists to help explore and Service providers are visiting multiple farms well away from the site. We do a good job of explain why farmers, with full support of the pest-control between car washes and not planning their protecting the inside of our barns, but we industry, continue to make decisions today that threaten their visits to move from high to low health herds. should prevent non-essential people from future ability to farm. Many service people are not familiar with our getting anywhere close to the barns too. You An overexaggeration, you say? Stephen Powles, an Australian industry. You have to be asking your service need to take the initiative and make arrange- weed scientist considered one of the world’s leading experts provider which pig facilities they have previ- ments for deliveries and pickups to be done in herbicide resistance, even calls it a threat to global food ously visited, when they were there, and when at the end of your driveway or at another security because it predominantly affects the world’s top grain they last washed their vehicle. They could safer location, either by meeting the service exporters. potentially be coming from an assembly yard, provider for the exchange or providing a stor- These production powerhouses are characterized by big abattoir or other higher-risk site without wash- age fridge/unit to facilitate the exchange. farms, a high reliance on herbicides, low biodiversity and a ing. It is your right and responsibility to protect Installing a gate at the end of the driveway is farming culture fixated on the next technological solution. He your farm. an excellent way to limit visitors and remind compares farmers’ chemical addiction to an illness — HOS Service providers who have no need to enter everyone of the importance you put on your (herbicide-only syndrome.) the barns are entering the barns. When service farm’s biosecurity. In other words, that’s the problem. The herbicide-resistant providers do not need to enter a barn, every Virus on infected sites can be found in the weeds are only a symptom. step should be taken to avoid it. Feed deliver- yard as well as the barn. It is your responsibility Powles said the surge in multiple-resistant weeds, some of ers are an example of this; discuss a protocol and to your benefit to educate service provid- which are resistant to chemistry that isn’t even in use yet, is a for them to enter your site, deliver the feed and ers on how to minimize the risk they pose to strong indicator that herbicides alone are not sustainable. then exit the site. There is no need to be any- your farm and your industry. Ask the difficult In sociological terms, HOS is considered a “wicked prob- where on the site that is not a direct route from questions and insist they follow your biosecu- lem,” meaning it involves “multiple, complex and uncertain the road to the location they are servicing. In rity protocols. causes and effects over time in the way humans and nature interact,” said Raymond Jussaume, head of sociology at Michi- gan State University. Farmers’ management decisions are driven by multiple factors, including financial, but also time management, the surge October 1927 in rented land, and farming culture. As such, Jussaume said OUR HISTORY: it defies simple technological fixes such as stacked traits, and requires adaption to a more holistic approach to weed management by the whole community. f you were planning a trip to the “Old Country” for Grading was also the subject of an article by Manitoba One potentially powerful motivator for change is the loom- Christmas in 1927, Canadian Pacific was offering Co-operative Dairies Ltd. in response to “(S)ome misun- ing reality that farmers may have to return to tillage, a prospect I special trains direct to the ship side in this adver- derstanding with regard to the system of cream grading many find abhorrent. Another, is the possibility that govern- tisement in the October 1928 Scoop Shovel. followed by practically all provinces of the Dominion.” ments will look to regulation if the farm community doesn’t News that month included a final payment of 12 come up with a plan on its own. cents per bushel on the Central Selling Agency pool for Last week a British weed specialist brought a chilling mes- the 1926 crop, bringing the total to $1.42 per bushel for sage to farmer meetings in Manitoba and Saskatchewan about No. 1 Northern. the difficulty and cost of controlling herbicide-resistant black- Manitoba Pool’s general manager reported that the grass in Europe. In the U.S., some farms are now being lost province’s seed and feed oats situation was very serious, because of the difficulty of controlling glyphosate-resistant and advised farmers to hold on to any seed grain. “There Palmer amaranth. are literally dozens of letters coming into our office from Herbicide manufacturers and distributors are already well members, asking for prices on seed and feed oats, many aware of the threat, which ultimately means no market for orders coming in for carlots.” their product. The message to rotate herbicides to prevent The issue featured a long article by another Pool resistance is well taken, but to keep them in the tool box, it manager on the basics of grain grading, apparently a hot may also mean using them less often. topic at the time. He said that every time he wrote on Don’t take my word for it. On the next rainy day, tune in the subject, “I have rather a sinking sensation, very much yourself at http://wssa.net/weed/resistance-summit-ii/. as I would expect to have if I were juggling a couple of sticks of dynamite.” [email protected] The Manitoba Co-operator | October 2, 2014 5 COMMENT/FEEDBACK Sustainability is not a four-letter word Urban consumers don’t appreciate the economic powerhouse agriculture has become

By Cam Dahl The goal of all those involved is to add value to national pollster once told me that “Canadians really like Canadian agricultural production. Farm groups from A farmers, but they don’t always coast to coast are at the table and are able to provide like what farmers do.” He followed feedback on the work being done to any of their that up by noting that the second half of the statement was the more members who are interested. important part, and that it is the agriculture industry’s responsibility to address the misinformation cir- culating about modern-day farming. Misinformation, unfortunately, is a large contributor to Canadian opin- farmers, grain companies and food for Sustainable Crops. This roundta- ion. companies. ble includes all parts of the agricul- The majority of consumers have Part of telling our story is having ture value chain. The goal of all those become disconnected from the real- the facts to back things up. People involved is to add value to Canadian ity of modern agriculture. The pic- are bombarded with “facts” today agricultural production. Farm groups ture they have in mind as the “right” — but many of these facts are not from coast to coast are at the table way to do it seems to come out of all that factual. Consumers can’t and are able to provide feedback on the 1930s. Farming practices from be blamed for asking us to prove the work being done to any of their that era are seen by many as idyllic, our claims of environmental sus- members who are interested. This pure and healthy. Conversely, farms tainability and food safety. Ronald is an important issue for individual that don’t conform to this image are Reagan made the phrase “trust but farmers, and I encourage you to viewed as somehow unhealthy or verify” famous. While we are not become directly involved. unsustainable. talking about nuclear disarmament, I am proud of the Canadian agri- This view is inaccurate, but an we do need to honour the trust our cultural record. Modern practices opinion does not have to be right to customers have placed in us and be such as minimum and zero tillage have influence. Food companies and prepared to demonstrate why Cana- conserve soil and water and help marketers know this, and the skewed dian agriculture has a well-deserved deliver a crop in drought conditions view of what agriculture is, and what reputation for safe food sustainably that would have been considered some think it should be, is a big produced. a disaster a generation or two ago. driver behind many of the food fads Farmers are integral in telling Modern precision agriculture helps we see today. agriculture’s story. I know many pro- ensure that fertilizer and crop pro- Urban consumers in our cities (or ducers wince when they hear words tection chemicals are not wasted by even our small towns) don’t see the like “sustainability” and “verifica- running into our streams and rivers. economic powerhouse that agricul- tion.” But these are not swear words The science behind plant-breeding ture has become. They don’t realize invented in some downtown office techniques is truly cutting edge and that modern agriculture is on the and they are not designed to simply will help meet the demands of a cutting edge of science and technol- increase farmers’ paperwork and growing world population. Canada’s ogy. They don’t understand the ben- costs. It’s quite the opposite — these science-based regulatory system efits of precision agriculture. They are tools that Canadian agriculture is envied around the world and is don’t know about the environmental will need to maintain markets and a key reason why consumers can advancements farmers have made continue to attract a strong premium have confidence in the food that we since the dust bowls of the Dirty ’30s. from domestic and international grow. This is the story that needs to We need to do a much better job customers. be told. This is the story you need to of telling agriculture’s story. And by The industry, including farmers, help tell. “we” I mean every part of the value is working on this issue through the chain, including crop developers, newly formed Canadian Roundtable Cam Dahl, is president of Cereals Canada file photo

We welcome readers’ comments on issues that for decades, destroying the PFRA and the tree nursery, NDP waste and have been covered in the Manitoba Co-operator. vaporizing the support that farmers had through the In most cases we cannot accept “open” letters or margin-based AgriStability program, and weakening mismanagement of MCEC copies of letters which have been sent to several the Canadian Grain Commission. NDP mismanagement of the Manitoba Cat- publications. Letters are subject to editing for In parallel was the defunding and destruction of tle Enhancement Council (MCEC) continues length or taste. We suggest a maximum of about the grain varietal development and research capac- with the recent sale of the old Canada Meat 300 words. ity — and this at a time when the world’s population Packers Plant property at 663 Marion St. in Please forward letters to has never been higher and the climate has increasing Winnipeg. Manitoba Co-operator, variability. The government approved the sale of this 1666 Dublin Ave., Winnipeg, Decimation of the Canadian Wheat Board (CWB) property at 50 per cent of the asking price R3H 0H1 or Fax: 204-954-1422 was next — farmers were disenfranchised and not and 25 per cent of the original purchase price. or email: [email protected] allowed to vote on the matter according to the exist- This loss will add to the ongoing financial (subject: To the editor) ing law, taxpayers were billed an unnecessary $349 mismanagement of the MCEC’s $12 million in million in 2011, and the $16-billion world-leading cattle industry and taxpayer dollars. Letters exporter was reduced from a business to a political Besides the lack of accountability within manoeuvre with a few hundred million in assets. the MCEC, the next question is, will the pro- Predictably the destruction of orderly marketing ceeds from the property sale go back into the through the real CWB cost farmers $4 billion in lost cattle industry or will the NDP pocket this Conservative policy reforms income for the 2013 crop (money that ended up in money and continue its record of financial grain company pockets, lost sales and demurrage mismanagement? destructive charges), and the government now refuses to publish The minister of agriculture needs to explain W.C. Fields’ line, “Never give a sucker an even break, any financial reports for the Ritz-run CWB since 2012. to the Manitoba cattle industry where the $12 or smarten up a chump,” has never been better exe- With financial coverups and fast-tracking the giveaway million disappeared to and what will happen cuted than by the Conservative government and its of farmer-paid CWB assets, it looks like the govern- to the diminished returns from the property farmer-disenfranchisement policies. ment is trying to bury a dead skunk as fast as it can. sale. Its first move upon election in 2006 was to tear up An agriculture minister from Ontario or B.C. could More NDP waste and mismanagement the farmer-rail car agreement. While it wouldn’t have not have accomplished this much destruction. No, means less for Manitoba taxpayers and is not solved all the marketing problems from last year it the minister had to be a short-term thinker from the in their best interest. would have at least given farmers a look behind the Prairies where Conservative votes could be taken for curtain. granted. Blaine Pedersen This move was followed by taking away the com- Stewart Wells PC Agricultural Critic and munity pasture network that farmers have relied on Swift Current MLA for Midland 6 The Manitoba Co-operator | October 2, 2014 Federal government loans money to hemp-processing facility expansion New facility for growing demand for hemp production

By Meghan Mast Co-operator Staff/ Ste. Agathe “This indeed has turned hen Shaun Crew stepped up to the podium to accept a into a trail-blazing W sizable loan from the federal experience.” government for Hemp Oil Canada’s new processing facility, it was fitting the president and CEO wore hemp pants. And hemp shoes. And even Shaun Crew hemp socks, he confessed later. Ted Falk, MP for Provencher, announced the $4.6 million of repayable funding on behalf of Canada is currently the largest Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada producer of hemp seeds and edible Sept. 26. The investment is through hemp byproducts in the world. the government’s Growing Forward “This indeed has turned into a 2 program. trail-blazing experience,” said Crew. “This is a dream I’ve had for 16 “We were challenged to make new years,” said Crew about the new products using new processes and processing facility set to open along Shaun Crew started Hemp Oil Canada then selling those into new markets Highway 75 near Ste. Agathe. Ted Falk is the member of Parliament for a month before Canada re-legalized worldwide.” Not long ago, hemp could be Provencher. photos: meghan Mast cultivating hemp. The new facility will integrate found on the “controlled sub- new technology for enhanced food stances” list. Production was illegal safety and quality standards. Crew and many people thought the crop Crew jumped at the opportunity last year’s 66,671. According to crop was sure to stress the importance of was synonymous with marijuana. to be involved when a colleague told insurance data, an estimated 17,300 the government loan in securing the Crew started the company, which him hemp was going to be reintro- acres were to be grown in Manitoba — balance for the expansion — which produces hemp food products, near duced and re-legalized. The risk paid up from last year’s 14,732. will cost $13.6 million. the beginning of 1998 — one month off. His company has doubled in size Hemp production has proved to “To be quite honest with you, if before Canada re-legalized culti- every two years. Today, it makes a be a lucrative business. Contracts we hadn’t obtained it, it would have vating hemp following 60 years of variety of products, including hemp on the crop range from 65 cents to been much more difficult for us to prohibition. seed oil, protein powder, flour and 90 cents a pound for conventional raise the rest of the capital.” “I’ll never forget the look on both coffee. It transports hemp across and $1.20 for organic production. Hemp Oil Canada’s new processing my late mother or my wife’s face,” he Canada and internationally. In 2012, Canada exported over $21 facility is set to open in March. laughed. “‘Hemp what? You’re going About 90,000 acres of hemp were million worth of hemp products to to do what!?’” grown across Canada in 2014, up from international markets. [email protected]

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BEEF HELP Continued from page 1 MCEC Continued from page 1 Categories such as project management list expenses at $1.1 million, but don’t “They purchased the property monitoring the situation. “The Marion Street for $1.2 million, they then break down costs any further, Pedersen at 663 Marion Street for Manitoba government is work- spent $793,000 on plant redesign and said. ing closely with the federal gov- renovations, then they spent $237,000 Reimer said his organization passed a $1.2 million, they then ernment to address the issue on demolition, because they decided resolution at its last annual general meet- spent $793,000 on plant and it is my hope that we can they would build a new building,” said ing aimed at acquiring more information redesign and renovations, find additional solutions to the Pedersen. “So why did they spend almost on how the MCEC money was spent. problem. $800,000 and then decide this building The Manitoba Beef Producers began then they spent $237,000 “Along with officials from my isn’t going to work and tear it down?… calling for the elimination of the $2-per- on demolition, because they department, I will study their This is not prudent planning.” head levy in 2011, but it wasn’t until decided they would build a suggestions closely and I look The MLA said he obtained the figures September 2013 that collection was new building.” forward to future consultations through a freedom of information request, halted. with MBP that will hopefully but that detailed breakdowns haven’t been In an emailed statement, the province lead to an effective action plan.” available. noted that the “producer levy was never Reimer said there is some sur- The province disagrees with that mandatory” and that $2.4 million was plus in other parts of the prov- assessment. returned to producers who requested it. Blaine Pedersen ince, but even that is limited. “Every aspect of MCEC operations has In total, just over $8 million was collected Plus trucking the feed in from been open to the public,” said Minister through the levy. other areas is costly. Ron Kostyshyn’s spokesman. “Mr. However, had the federal government Craig Thomson, vice-presi- Pedersen is not only hiding this fact, he’s provided the $11 million it has prom- he said. “It’s very easy for the province to dent of the agriculture insurance making up numbers.” ised through the Slaughter Improvement blame the feds for this, but in the mean- at the Manitoba Agricultural Program, provincial officials said the time $12 million has disappeared out of Services Corporation, said har- No paper trail planned slaughter plant would have gone cattlemen’s and taxpayers’ pockets with vest production reports are not Pedersen said that the information that ahead. Instead, those federal funds went nothing to show for it.” due until the end of November is publicly available is lacking. to an expansion of Hylife Foods’ pork- Frieda Krpan, a producer at St. Laurent, and anecdotal reports of forage “The financial statement is online, processing facility at Neepawa. is the MCEC chairperson, but she declined supplies vary. but that doesn’t tell you where money Hogwash, said Pedersen. to comment on the issue, referring queries is spent, it just tells you how much is “If you talk to the feds, the reason the to MCEC’s lawyer. spent,” he said, describing the informa- feds pulled out is because the plant was tion as “pretty vague.” not viable; they didn’t have a viable plan,” [email protected]

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The 2014 event was planned in a part- becue fundraiser dinner, Morris S lier this month will show precise Joy Lorette, business development nership with the Manitoba Association MultiPlex, Highway 75, Morris. For numbers, but the now-annual event specialist for MAFRD in the Steinbach of Agricultural Societies (MAAS) whose more info or to buy tickets (dead- that has attracted upwards of 7,000 GO Centre, said the host farms she vis- members also helped distribute the line Sept. 22) call Sara at 204-982- visitors other years was just as popular ited in eastern Manitoba may possibly informational materials about the event. 7250 or email sara@redriverbasin- this year. have had higher turnouts than ever. A new component of this year was commission.org. This is the fifth year farmers have “Southeastern Manitoba saw hun- encouraging visitors to tweet their Oct. 4: Roland Pumpkin Fair. Call hosted visitors to their farm in the event dreds out,” she said. “I think the traffic experience by using the #Open- 204-343-2314 or email artccam@ organized by Manitoba Agriculture, even increased this year.” FarmDay hashtag. They were also gmail.com. Food and Rural Development (MAFRD). Host farms are always surveyed encouraged to take a selfie with the MAFRD’s Somerset GO Centre’s rural afterward to gauge precise numbers farmers they visited and re-tweeting Oct. 6-9: International Summit of leadership specialist Danielle Caber- and provide more in-depth evaluation other #OpenFarmDay posts. Co-operatives, Centre des Congres nel visited host farms along with other of the event. The hashtag was the same as used de Quebec, 1000 boul. Rene- department colleagues Sept. 21. She Farm families who have a farm elsewhere in Canada, and last weekend Levesque E., Quebec City. 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By Lorraine Stevenson said. “Certainly in some areas their reeves, mayors, or what This election will be especially public more quickly than in pre- co-operator staff there are very competitive races some now call “head of council” critical where newly amalgam- vious years. and it’s very important for their to office without contests. ated councils will begin setting The Association of Manitoba here will be no elections in community. In others there’s But elsewhere, there are can- budgets and priorities for their Municipalities (AMM) and the 11 Manitoba municipali- acclamations and little interest.” didates getting in line for a term new entities, he added. Manitoba School Boards Asso- T ties this month with entire Mayor of Altona Mel Klas- in office. In the RM of Gimli “Certainly with the amalgam- ciation (MSBA) have launched councils now returned by accla- sen, who was acclaimed along there are candidates for the role ated municipalities it’s going an election website called Man- mation. with his entire council isn’t sure of reeve and 11 others vying for to be, in some cases, a brand itoba Votes — www.manito But there are also strong what to make of the disinterest four seats on council. new municipality, with two or bavotes.ca — listing council and competitions, and multiple shown in the 2014 elections. One In the RM of Pembina 16 can- maybe three getting together, school board candidates. It will candidates vying for seats as seat has also been left vacant didates are bidding for six coun- and it’s going to be very impor- be updated October 22 as polls councillors and heads of council because there were no candi- cillor roles, and two for head of tant who is elected on the coun- come in. as Manitoba’s 137 municipalities dates. council. cil because they’re going to be Both organizations hope to gear up for civic elections Octo- It’s the first time in his mem- The AMM is interested to see setting direction of this new see an enthusiastic voter turn- ber 22. ory there have been no contests what impact amalgamation will municipality for the next four out this election. “Municipal Prospective new council can- and it’s disappointing, he said. have had on interest in the elec- years,” he said. elected officials and school didates and incumbents had “I used to be a teacher and I tions and voter turnout, Masi said. AMM is interested to see trustees work very closely within until September 16 to register really pushed that in a democ- Since registrations closed Sep- how many women are elected the communities they repre- their campaigns. racy you get out there and be tember 16, what’s already evident on October 22 too, he added. sent,” said AMM president Doug Association of Manitoba involved,” he said. is several long-serving leaders are The AMM has pushed for more Dobrowolski in a news release. Municipalities executive direc- Neepawa, Carman, Arborg, not seeking re-election. female representation on coun- “It is really important that citi- tor Joe Masi says interest in the Melita, St. Pierre-Jolys and Mor- AMM staff have been told cils. zens take part in this democratic October 22 election is varied ris have also acclaimed entire some of those decisions relate to Election results October 22 for process.” across the province. councils and 48 out of 137 the bitter battles around amal- both municipalities and school “It’s kind of a mixed bag,” he municipalities have returned gamation, Masi said. board trustees will be made [email protected]

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Gathering up for the journey

Canada geese have been having a good feed this fall. This flock was photographed on the Bennie farm near Waskada. photo: Sharlene Bennie

Opposition MPs decry briefs Aggie bedpush coming to a decision to not make CWB’s community near you Staff / The University of Manitoba’s faculty of agricul- 2012-13 annual report public tural and food sciences student council will be holding its Wheat board critics, including the government, accused it of secrecy, but now 33rd annual charity fundraiser “Aggie Bedpush” in a number Gerry Ritz has deemed CWB’s activities are too commercially sensitive to release of Manitoba communities beginning Friday, Oct. 3. By Allan Dawson Each year, a large team of co-operator staff aggie students led by FASO (the faculty of agriculture stu- griculture Minister Gerry Ritz’s “It should be remembered whatever revenue and assets this dents’ organization) pushes decision to keep CWB’s 2012-13 new creature (CWB) has inherited it has inherited all of that a custom-made, burgundy- A annual report from the public is value from farmers. This is farmers’ money. Farmers’ assets, not coloured steel bed frame on being criticized by opposition mem- to be played with arbitrarily and secretly by the government.” wheels across the province in bers of Parliament. support of charity. Farmers and taxpayers have a right Although the students have to see CWB’s financial statements Lib- braved the Trans-Canada eral MP Ralph Goodale and NDP Agri- Highway between Winnipeg culture Critic Malcolm Allen said in Ralph Goodale and Brandon in the past, separate interviews last week. this year, the bedpush will “It should be remembered whatever be travelling to the commu- revenue and assets this new creature financial statement are available. The In April, CWB president and CEO nities of Carman, Holland, (CWB) has inherited, it has inher- notes refer to accounting practices Ian White said CWB intends to provide Glenboro, Carberry, Brandon, ited all of that value from farmers,” and potential liabilities, but provide a privatization plan to Ritz before the Minnedosa, Neepawa, Glad- Goodale, a former Canadian Wheat no information about the company’s 2016 deadline set out in legislation, stone and Portage. Board minister, said in an interview finances. which requires CWB to be privatized The 2014 Bedpush will sup- Sept. 25. “This is farmers’ money, According to Allen the notes weren’t or wound down by 2017. port the Heart and Stroke farmers’ assets, not to be played with tabled in Parliament, but with Parlia- “We expect our privatization to hap- Foundation of Manitoba. arbitrarily and secretly by the government’s Journals Branch. pen sooner than that,” White said. “We Donations will be accepted ment.” Neither Goodale nor Allen believes are expecting to be able to get a plan along the route of the bedpush Allen said Ritz’s move is distressing, CWB’s entire annual report to be too to government this year and then the in each of the individual towns but not surprising. commercially sensitive to release. process will take place after that.” and after for a period of time “Once again this government lacks The annual reports released to Par- Last month, Farmers of North before they pack up to head to transparency and accountability to liament and the public by the old America (FNA) proposed creating a their next destination. Cash or farmers and the Canadian public wheat board reported included a com- farmer-owned company that would cheques (payable to the “fac- around an asset they still actually plete accounting of its revenues and take majority ownership of CWB. FNA ulty of agriculture students’ own.” expenses, broken out by each pool, as also proposed the new company dis- organization”) can be sent by well as volumes of grain sold and to tribute nitrogen manufactured by the mail to: Faculty of agriculture Amended act which markets. farmer-controlled nitrogen plant FNA students organization, 160-66 CWB is the government-owned grain The salaries of the highest-paid is promoting. Dafoe Road, Winnipeg, Man. company created Aug. 1, 2012 when employees were also included as well When Liberal MP Wayne Easter R3T 2N2. Tax receipts will be Ottawa ended the Canadian Wheat as the per diems and expenses of both asked about CWB’s annual report in issued to donations over $20. Board’s sales monopoly on western elected and appointed directors. the House of Commons Sept. 26 Pierre FASO will be accepting dona- wheat and barley destined for domes- Lemieux, parliamentary secretary to tions until November 22, 2014. tic human consumption or export. Challenge the minister of agriculture, replied: The students will start at 11 Under the amended Canadian Goodale said Ritz’s decision to keep Mr. Speaker, much to the joy of our a.m. Carman and move to Hol- Wheat Board Act, CWB is obliged to the report essentially secret should be western Canadian grain farmers, our land at 2:30, Glenboro 3:30, present Canada’s agriculture minister challenged in court and reviewed by government delivered on its promise and Carberry at 5:30 p.m. On with an annual report, including its Canada’s auditor general. to free them of an obligatory market- the second day, they start in audited financial statements, and the “This is a healthy dose of hypocrisy ing board. We were elected on a plat- Brandon at 8 a.m. and then minister must table it in Parliament. from this government,” Goodale said. form to deliver marketing freedom to move to Minnedosa for 11 The same applied to the old Canadian “It would rail at the so-called secrecy farmers and we followed through on a.m., Neepawa, at 2 p.m., Glad- Wheat Board. However, Section 21(1)3 of the former Canadian Wheat Board... that commitment. stone at 3:30 p.m. and Portage of the act allows the minister to with- but this new entity is a complete black However, as the Canadian Wheat at 5:30 p.m. hold information he deems to be com- box. It’s just a joke.” Board now competes in the open mar- On Day 3, Monday, Oct. 6, mercially sensitive. Goodale said he suspects CWB ket, it has a right to protect commer- the students will finish their One of Ritz’s officials said the min- didn’t do well in its first year in an cially sensitive information. push at the university campus. ister tabled CWB’s annual report open market. If it had, Ritz would be in July, but only the notes to CWB’s bragging about it, Goodale said. [email protected] The Manitoba Co-operator | October 2, 2014 11

COLUMN Soaring U.S. dollar puts additional pressure on bearish grain markets A strong dollar reduces foreign buyers’ purchasing power of U.S. commodities

Interestingly, the U.S. wheat and corn U.S. DOLLAR INDEX WEEKLY NEARBY David Drozd futures markets peaked in the first week of May 2014, coinciding with the turnaround Chart as of September 23, 2014 Market Outlook in the euro and U.S. dollar index. Since then, the nearby corn and wheat futures have declined 37 per cent. he U.S. dollar can and does have a There are other bearish fundamental fac- major impact on commodity prices. tors weighing on grain prices, such as the T A strong U.S. dollar weighs on U.S. potential for a record U.S. corn and soy- commodity prices, just as a weak U.S. dol- bean crop, but the strong U.S. dollar is most lar is supportive to grain prices. certainly a contributing factor. The U.S. dollar index has gained 7.6 per After the U.S. dollar index turned up cent since the first week of May 2014, after from 79.00, it pushed through resistance at a two-week reversal materialized on the 81.50 (A) and quickly picked up momen- weekly nearby futures chart. This is a reli- tum — gaining 4.3 per cent in the past able reversal pattern that indicated the U.S. five weeks. The 81.50 level was the top of dollar index was turning up from an area a rectangular pattern, so the breakout (A) of support at 79.00. This is illustrated in the was significant, as it forecasted a move to accompanying chart. 84.00, thus putting additional pressure on A strong U.S. dollar reduces foreign commodity prices. nations’ purchasing power of U.S. commodities. Rectangles and resistance levels. In this example a upper boundary not only cleans out the The U.S. dollar index is a measurement Rectangles are sideways consolidation downtrend was in progress, so the lower supply of contracts which had previously of the United States dollar relative to a bas- patterns. A rectangular formation consists horizontal boundary begins to form due to halted the advance, but it puts all shorts ket of six major foreign currencies. The of a trading range which is bounded on profit-taking by shorts and bargain hunting into a losing position, so a short covering euro, which comprises 57.6 per cent of the both the top and bottom by horizontal by longs which turns prices up. rally ensues. U.S. dollar index also developed the same lines (see chart). The upper boundary represents a line of To understand where on a chart the reversal pattern on May 9, 2014. However, The pattern reaches completion when resistance where the supply of contracts for momentum shifts gears is a valuable tool this two-week reversal materialized at the the price exceeds either the upper or lower sale exceeds the demand. Between these for determining future price direction. height of the euro’s rally, so it forewarned of boundary. The breakout from a rectangle two extremes, the market is in relative bal- Send your questions or comments about the euro turning down. The euro has since is a reliable forecasting tool. In this exam- ance, with neither buyers nor sellers able to this article and chart to [email protected]. lost 8.3 per cent of its value. ple, a minimum measurement is deter- gain a lasting advantage. A lower euro makes European wheat mined by taking the vertical distance of Prices trends don’t occur until either the David Drozd is president and senior market analyst for more attractive to importing nations, as it the rectangle and projecting it up from the buying at the upper boundary exceeds the Winnipeg-based Ag-Chieve Corporation. The opinions increases their purchasing power. point of breakout. selling, or the selling at the lower boundary expressed are those of the writer and are solely intended Therefore, a higher U.S. dollar and exceeds the buying. When either occurs, to assist readers with a better understanding of technical a lower euro negatively impact the price Market psychology the scales are tipped and prices break out of analysis. Visit Ag-Chieve online at www.ag-chieve.ca for of U.S. wheat, as North American wheat Since the rectangle outlines a sideways the formation. information about our grain-marketing advisory service prices decline to be competitive with Euro- trading range, the buying and selling which When a rectangle develops in a down- and to see our latest grain market analysis. You can call us pean wheat export values. comprises this pattern denotes support trending market, a breakout through the toll free at 1-888-274-3138 for a free consultation.

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Cattle Prices COLUMN (Friday to Thursday) Winnipeg September 26, 2014 Slaughter Cattle Steers — Heifers — D1, 2 Cows 118.00 - 126.00 D3 Cows 108.00 - 115.00 Weakening loonie helps Bulls 138.00 - 152.00 Feeder Cattle (Price ranges for feeders refer to top-quality animals only) Steers (901+ lbs.) $ 180.00 - 222.00 (801-900 lbs.) 220.00 - 236.00 support cattle markets (701-800 lbs.) 230.00 - 248.00 (601-700 lbs.) 235.00 - 255.00 (501-600 lbs.) 245.00 - 290.00 More yearlings are expected at sales in coming weeks (401-500 lbs.) 285.00 - 315.00 Heifers (901+ lbs.) 170.00 - 207.00 (801-900 lbs.) 200.00 - 222.00 (701-800 lbs.) 215.00 - 235.00 (601-700 lbs.) 217.00 - 240.00 Dave Sims “(I’m) maybe surprised the (501-600 lbs.) 220.00 - 265.00 CNSC (401-500 lbs.) 230.00 - 285.00 slaughter market has stayed as Slaughter Cattle ($/cwt) Alberta South Ontario Grade A Steers (1,000+ lbs.) $ 161.75 - 163.00 $ 141.69 - 172.85 high as it is.” Grade A Heifers (850+ lbs.) — 144.55 - 161.97 D1, 2 Cows 115.00 - 133.00 80.81 - 120.58 D3 Cows 100.00 - 120.00 80.81 - 120.58 attle volumes at Manitoba stockyards Bulls — 107.09 - 137.74 were steady for the week ended Sept. 26 keith cleaver Steers (901+ lbs.) $ 212.00 - 226.00 $ 193.61 - 229.11 as producers continued to receive sky- (801-900 lbs.) 222.00 - 239.00 213.22 - 242.61 C (701-800 lbs.) 231.00 - 250.00 211.44 - 260.09 high prices for their animals. About 5,320 ani- (601-700 lbs.) 245.00 - 264.00 221.12 - 285.91 mals made their way through the ring, almost (501-600 lbs.) 267.00 - 293.00 209.57 - 310.66 1,000 head more than the previous week. and calves are going south, but it’s definitely (401-500 lbs.) 298.00 - 328.00 252.79 - 337.01 Heifers (901+ lbs.) $ 199.00 - 212.00 $ 181.02 - 197.77 Top-end bids at one auction mart hit $400 helping the slaughter market.” (801-900 lbs.) 207.00 - 221.00 189.72 - 225.64 per hundredweight for steers between 300 and The feeder cattle market continues to gain (701-800 lbs.) 215.00 - 230.00 182.22 - 239.33 (601-700 lbs.) 226.00 - 245.00 196.57 - 247.12 400 pounds. A year ago those same animals strength, he added, and he has begun to won- (501-600 lbs.) 240.00 - 264.00 184.29 - 281.30 were receiving bids under $200. der where the ceiling might be. (401-500 lbs.) 272.00 - 302.00 220.51 - 291.80 “Prices were very steady; cows, butcher One reason could be the continued weak- cattle were very steady; feeders appeared to ness of the Canadian dollar. Last week it broke Futures (September 25, 2014) in U.S. be a little bit stronger,” said Keith Cleaver of below the psychologically important US90- Fed Cattle Close Change Feeder Cattle Close Change October 2014 155.45 -0.15 September 2014 230.87 0.97 Heartland Livestock in Brandon. cent mark. Some analysts expect it to settle December 2014 159.10 0.18 October 2014 230.10 2.40 Eastern buyers, he noted, were especially around US85 cents, long term. February 2015 160.00 0.63 November 2014 228.60 3.68 April 2015 160.37 1.95 January 2015 223.17 3.47 interested in feeder cattle while many year- “A weaker dollar does help the cattle market, June 2015 151.85 1.50 March 2015 221.60 3.15 lings still had yet to enter the market. which in turn is helping the slaughter (market)

August 2015 149.75 1.25 April 2015 221.50 3.18 Cleaver expected more cows will start to stay where it’s at,” said Cleaver. arrive in the next few weeks as ranchers get Recent warm weather has helped some pro- Cattle Slaughter Cattle Grades (Canada) their calves weaned “so they can do the cull on ducers in their struggle to put up hay on wet Week Ending Previous Week Ending Previous September 20, 2014 Year September 20, 2014 Year their herds,” he said. ground, he noted. He expected to see more Canada 54,973 56,692 Prime 719 550 Even for steers in the 800- to 900-lb. range, yearlings at auctions in coming weeks, as well East 13,120 12,045 AAA 25,701 22,886 the floor price has remained exceptionally as a jump in numbers overall. West 41,853 44,647 AA 19,759 19,715 Manitoba N/A N/A A 1,216 1,196 solid, with low-end bids starting at $200 and in “Volumes are also likely to increase in the U.S. 71,000 631,000 B 1,097 1,208 some cases $220. On the slaughter end, values next couple of weeks,” he said. “Starting D 5,766 7,489 have stayed consistent, with good bulls in the maybe next week, definitely into the first E 258 262 $120-$150 range. week of October, I think the numbers will start “(I’m) maybe surprised the slaughter market increasing.” has stayed as high as it is,” said Cleaver. Hog Prices Market prices show no sign of weakening Dave Sims writes for Commodity News Service Canada, a (Friday to Thursday) ($/100 kg) Source: Manitoba Agriculture and U.S. buyers have been one of the reasons Winnipeg company specializing in grain and commodity E - Estimation why, he said. “A lot of feeder cattle, yearlings market reporting. MB. ($/hog) Current Week Last Week Last Year (Index 100) MB (All wts.) (Fri-Thurs.) 231.00 E 224.40 187.50 MB (Index 100) (Fri-Thurs.) 213.00 E 207.04 173.77 ON (Index 100) (Mon.-Thurs.) 213.42 207.44 181.84 PQ (Index 100) (Mon.-Fri.) 214.28 208.35 185.32 briefs Futures (September 26, 2014) in U.S. Hogs Close Change October 2014 106.32 3.35 the typical rainfall levels lion tonnes as dry condi- December 2014 93.60 -0.20 Australian February 2015 89.60 -1.15 over the last nine months, tions continued to drive April 2015 91.00 0.70 drought likely data from the Bureau of slaughter of cattle to near- May 2015 91.00 0.40 to boost cattle Meteorology (BOM) shows. record levels, and warned The chance of get- the figure may be higher if slaughter ting average rainfall the dry weather persists. Other Market Prices between October and “If seasonal conditions By Colin Packham December across most of fail to improve in the short sd y ney / reuters Queensland is seen at less term, the calving rate Sheep and Lambs than 40 per cent, the BOM will be lower and slaugh- Winnipeg SunGold $/cwt (880 h wooled fats) Toronto Specialty Meats Drought conditions across said Sept. 25. ter higher than currently Ewes Choice — 86.90 - 124.05 50.00 Australia’s east coast “If we’ve ever needed a assumed. This would result Lambs (110+ lb.) Next 133.54 - 191.12 are unlikely to improve good hit of rain through in the beef cattle herd fall- (95 - 109 lb.) sale is 197.45 - 219.28 (80 - 94 lb.) Oct. 1 210.42 - 233.59 before 2015, the Australian spring and into summer, ing below the current (Under 80 lb.) — 175.27 - 235.59 Bureau of Meteorology it is probably this one forecast,” the Australian (New crop) — — said, fuelling expectations after the past few years. Bureau of Agriculture, that beef supply from the The BOM outlook is cer- Resource Economics and Chickens E ggs world’s No. 3 exporter may tainly not a good start and Rural Science had said. Minimum broiler prices as of April 13, 2010 Minimum prices to producers for ungraded beat estimates as wilting while we need to see what Unable to find enough Under 1.2 kg...... $1.5130 eggs, f.o.b. egg grading station, set by the pastures force farmers to eventuates, it would be food and water to 1.2 - 1.65 kg...... $1.3230 Manitoba Egg Producers Marketing Board slaughter more animals. bad news for farmers in keep animals alive, the 1.65 - 2.1 kg...... $1.3830 effective November 10, 2013. 2.1 - 2.6 kg...... $1.3230 New Previous Queensland, Australia’s Queensland,” said Matt Australian cattle herd is A Extra Large $2.00 $2.05 largest cattle-producing Costello, animal proteins set to fall to a five-year A Large 2.00 2.05 state — home to about analyst, Rabobank. low of 27.1 million at the A Medium 1.82 1.87 Turkeys half the national herd, has Australia’s official com- end of the 2014-15 season, A Small 1.40 1.45 been plagued by drought modity forecaster last reflecting two consecutive Minimum prices as of October 5, 2014 A Pee Wee 0.3775 0.3775 Nest Run 24 + 1.8910 1.9390 conditions throughout week raised its 2014-15 years of soaring slaughter Broiler Turkeys (6.2 kg or under, live weight truck load average) B 0.45 0.45 2014. Much of the state beef exports forecast by rates, Australia’s commod- C 0.15 0.15 Grade A ...... $1.970 has received less than half one per cent to 1.13 mil- ity forecaster said. Undergrade ...... $1.880 Hen Turkeys Goats (between 6.2 and 8.5 kg liveweight truck load average) Winnipeg Toronto Grade A ...... $1.950 (370 h Fats) ($/cwt) Undergrade ...... $1.850 Kids — 136.41 - 278.44 L ight Tom/Heavy Hen Turkeys Billys — — (between 8.5 and 10.8 kg liveweight truck load average) Mature — 112.18 - 235.65 Grade A ...... $1.950 Undergrade ...... $1.850 H orses Tom Turkeys Winnipeg Toronto Looking for results? Check out the market reports (10.8 and 13.3 kg, live weight truck load average) ($/cwt) ($/cwt) Grade A...... $1.885 Undergrade...... $1.800 <1,000 lbs. — 12.00 - 30.47 from livestock auctions around the province. » PaGe 36 Prices are quoted f.o.b. farm. 1,000 lbs.+ — 19.53 - 39.03 The Manitoba Co-operator | October 2, 2014 13 GRAIN MARKETS column Export and International Prices

All prices close of business September 25, 2014 Last Week Week Ago Year Ago Chicago wheat (nearby future) ($US/tonne) 174.17 179.49 249.19 Chicago soybeans drag ICE Minneapolis wheat (nearby future) ($US/tonne) 197.04 202.18 266.18 Coarse Grains canola below $400 mark Chicago corn (nearby future) ($US/tonne) 128.34 133.16 179.82 Chicago oats (nearby future) ($US/tonne) 214.79 221.92 206.52 Demand may perk up as the loonie keeps weakening oilseeds Chicago soybeans (nearby future) ($US/tonne) 339.06 356.97 483.77 futures down the road. Traders say if the Chicago soyoil ($US/tonne) 721.04 721.48 921.47 Terryn Shiells crop is 14 million tonnes or less, the industry will run out of canola, but if it’s 15 mil- CNSC lion tonnes, they should be OK. How big this year’s canola crop will be is still up in the air, though the Oct. 3 Winnipeg Futures he ICE Futures Canada canola mar- Statistics Canada production report should ket continued to tumble along with give a better estimate than its guess of 13.9 ICE Futures Canada prices at close of business September 26, 2014 T Chicago soybean and soyoil futures million tonnes in August. But the survey barley Last Week Week Ago during the week ended Sept. 26. was done when almost no canola was com- The November contract plunged below bined, so it still won’t give a clear picture of October 2014 123.50 123.50 $400 per tonne on Sept. 19, then man- how big the crop will actually be. December 2014 125.50 125.50 aged to end slightly above that level by The only way corn and beans in the U.S. March 2015 126.50 126.50 Wednesday (Sept. 24). But the move was could find support would be if there was short lived and canola ended the week a weather scare in South America, where Canola Last Week Week Ago below the psychologically important $400 production of both crops is expected to be November 2014 395.30 397.50 level. large this year as well. January 2015 402.90 404.50 Pressure from the advancing Canadian harvest, as weather was unseasonably Wheat under pressure March 2015 410.90 411.70 warm and dry during the week in many Wheat futures saw small losses in most regions, also undermined prices. Minneapolis spring wheat and Chicago Farmers’ selling was limited, however, Board of Trade contracts, with Kansas City as they want to hold out for that $10-per- futures seeing small gains. bushel level in the cash market. Producers All three wheat markets were attempting were also focused on finishing as much to consolidate after dropping to fresh lows Special Crops of the harvest as possible before the good recently. Talk that the recent weak prices Report for September 29, 2014 — Bin run delivered plant Saskatchewan weather runs out. were making U.S. wheat more competi- Canola is likely to keep dropping fur- tive on the global export market provided Spot Market Spot Market ther, as soybeans in the U.S. and other support. Other (Cdn. cents per pound unless commodities such as corn and wheat are Worries about dry conditions in Australia Lentils (Cdn. cents per pound) otherwise specified) expected to see even more weakness in the and the Black Sea region were also under- Large Green 15/64 35.50 - 36.75 Canaryseed 23.00 - 24.00 coming weeks. pinning the futures. Some analysts say canola futures could Global supplies of wheat are still Laird No. 1 33.00 - 36.75 Oil Sunflower Seed — drop to $370 per tonne before finding expected to be large, which continued to Eston No. 2 23.00 - 25.50 Desi Chickpeas 15.20 - 16.00 major support. Soybeans could drop below overhang the markets. Weakness in corn (Cdn. $ per bushel) (Cdn. cents per pound) US$9 and corn futures could fall down was also putting downward pressure on Field Peas Beans below US$3 per bushel. wheat, as was pressure from the advancing Green No. 1 7.80 - 8.50 Fababeans, large — The one bright spot for canola is a weak- U.S. spring wheat harvest. Medium Yellow No. 1 6.15 - 6.25 Feed beans — ening Canadian dollar, which looks poised Weakness in other wheat markets, to fall to the US85-cent mark. The further it including the French futures, was also Feed Peas (Cdn. $ per bushel) No. 1 Navy/Pea Beans 25.00 - 25.00 drops, the more attractive canola looks to undermining wheat. Feed Pea (Rail) 4.00 - 4.10 No. 1 Great Northern 42.00 - 42.00 exporters and crushers. Mustardseed (Cdn. cents per pound) No. 1 Cranberry Beans 39.00 - 39.00 The possibility of extremely tight canola Terryn Shiells writes for Commodity News Service stocks at the end of 2014-15, if production Canada, a Winnipeg company specializing in grain and Yellow No. 1 30.40 - 32.00 No. 1 Light Red Kidney 52.00 - 52.00 isn’t big enough, could also help canola commodity market reporting. Brown No. 1 27.60 - 29.00 No. 1 Dark Red Kidney 58.00 - 58.00 Oriental No. 1 29.50 - 31.00 No. 1 Black Beans 25.00 - 25.00 No. 1 Pinto Beans 24.00 - 32.00 No. 1 Small Red 43.00 - 43.00 For three-times-daily market reports from Source: Stat Publishing No. 1 Pink 43.00 - 43.00 Commodity News Service Canada, visit SUNFLOWERS Fargo, ND Goodlands, KS “Today in Markets” at www.manitobacooperator.ca. Report for September 26 2014 in US$ cwt NuSun (oilseed) 17.10 16.60 Confection Ask — Source: National Sunflower Association

IGC increases production outlook Wheat stocks are expected to climb to a five-year peak while total grain stocks will be the highest in 15 years

loo nd n - reuters tion by 1.5 million tonnes to 23.0 World wheat production in 2013- U.S., EU and Russia are raised due million. 14 was put at 713 million tonnes. to good yield potential. Because of he International Grains “Despite smaller crops in North The IGC said seeding of the drought damage, China’s crop is Council raised its forecast America, Australia and Near East 2015-16 winter wheat crop in the expected to show its first contraction T for the 2014-15 global wheat Asia, larger out-turns are expected Northern Hemisphere was under- in five years,” the IGC said. crop by four million tonnes to a across Europe, the CIS (former Soviet way and total area was projected to China’s corn crop in 2014-15 was now-record 717 million tonnes Sept. Union) and in China,” the IGC said. increase slightly, year on year. forecast at 215 million tonnes, down 25, largely reflecting an improved The IGC said global wheat stocks The organization projected world from a previous projection of 220 outlook in the European Union and at the end of the 2014-15 season corn production at 974 million million and now below last season’s Ukraine. were expected to climb to a five- tonnes, up one million from last 218.5 million. The IGC, in a monthly update, year peak while total grain stocks month’s forecast but still below the The U.S. corn crop was put at 360 increased its forecast for the EU’s were projected to rise to the highest prior season’s record 983-million- million tonnes, up from a previous wheat crop by 2.3 million tonnes to level since the end of the 1999-2000 tonne harvest. forecast of 355 million and the prior 153.1 million and Ukraine’s produc- season. “Production forecasts for the season’s 353.7 million. 14 The Manitoba Co-operator | October 2, 2014 WSU People worst hit by climate researchers change voiceless in the debate explain Communities are finding their own solutions to cope with new challenges mystery of By Maria Caspani challenge is that (we’re) not part of the Atugonza Kapello, of Uganda, said new york/thomson reuters foundation decision-making.” that “although communities are cop- cereal grain She said the most marginalized must ing, this shouldn’t be our responsibility. ommunities hard hit by climate be given a seat at the table or, “if it con- It should be our governments’ and our change impacts are finding ways tinues like this, solutions will always be leaders’.” defence C to adapt on their own, but they artificial,” with few connections to reali- Civil society groups have voiced their Barley genes leap into need a larger voice in international ties on the ground. discontent at the outcome of the UN decision-making about how to deal with Lack of representation in politics gen- climate summit, saying that world lead- action to extend plant life climate change, activists said at a UN erally and in negotiations toward a new ers made too few commitments to effec- climate summit last week. global climate agreement in 2015 means tively take action on climate change. and vigour Speaking at a New York gathering of that people who are losing their liveli- UN climate envoy Mary Robinson, world leaders called by UN Secretary hoods to climate change are left without who also spoke at the event, said that Washington State University Release General Ban Ki-moon to spur action on a clear voice — a problem when they are there were too few resources available pullman, wash. climate threats, three young activists the ones testing out practical solutions, to deal with climate change impacts at from Nepal, the Solomon Islands and the activists said. the local level, and called for greater rop scientists at Wash- Uganda said their communities were Alina Saba, a researcher and commu- involvement of women in negotiations ington State Univer- finding their own solutions to cope with nity organizer from rural Nepal, said that and decision-making. C sity have explained how dramatic new challenges posed by cli- for the past five years communities in her “If we took away barriers to women’s genes in the barley plant turn mate change. region have lost crops to more frequent leadership, we would solve the climate on defences against aging and “We are working on local solutions landslides but struggled to receive assis- change problem a lot faster,” said Robin- stressors like drought, heat and and resilience to mitigate the impact tance because of their remote location. son, a former president of Ireland. disease. of climate change,” said Sylvia Atu- With no outside help, people are “Women tend to be more practical,” Professor Diter von Wettstein gonza Kapello, the head of a civil soci- “fighting back with their own very poor she added. “Women lead in a different and assistant research professor, ety network in Karamoja, Uganda. “The resources,” Saba said. way.” Sachin Rustgi showed that specific genes act as a switch that enables barley to live longer and become more tolerant of stress, including attack by common diseases like mildew and spot blotch. 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It had been known since the 1990s that JA played a role in plant resistance but von Wettstein and Rustgi are the first to document how it actually takes place. The genes lie in close prox- imity to these other plant traits, providing a unique target for future crop-breeding programs. “It is possible that we could Delivering tweak the JA pathway and increase yields by slowing the Performance aging of plants and making Excellent them more resistant to dis- in Every Field HARVESTABILITY 6064 RR 6060 RR 6056 CR 6044 RR eases, drought and temperature Maturity Mid to Late Mid to Late Mid to Late Early to Mid stress,” he said. “This can be Grow the world class BrettYoung Genuity® done without genetic engineer- Roundup Ready® varieties on your farm this Yield1 138% 134% 133% 132% ing.” season – you will not be disappointed. 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By Alex Binkley sary court certification to pro- group says the pesticides used Co-operator contributor ceed as a class action. Part of before neonics were adopted “A single honeybee colony can be concurrently that process usually involves by corn, soybean and canola lberta beekeepers are ensuring that there is wide- growers were more damaging exposed to a number of stressors.” refusing to support a spread support among the to bees. A proposed class-action potential plaintiffs. Meanwhile, the Canadian suit seeking damages from two The Alberta commission said Senate agriculture committee Geoffrey Williams chemical giants for bee losses seed treatment technology heard from bee health expert bee health expert blamed on neonicotinoids. reduces honeybee exposure. Geoffrey Williams who said The suit, filed in Ontario The commission “believes introduced exotic parasites, Superior Court on behalf of that the agrochemical industry agriculture, beekeeping pesti- that a single honeybee colony to these residues are known to Munro Honey and Sun Parlour recognizes the value of honey- cides and land use contribute to can be infested by both varroa affect honeybees, particularly Honey, seeks $450 million in bees and other pollinators. We the bee deaths. mites, up to six viruses and a queens, during development. damages from Bayer Crop Sci- believe that working together Williams works for the Uni- couple of parasites.” As well, Furthermore, these chemicals ence and Syngenta, alleging with appropriate research, versity of Bern’s Bee Health it is often fed “a nutritionally support the propagation of colo- their widely used seed treat- management and education of group as well as being secretary deficient sucrose solution in the nies susceptible to mites, essen- ments are responsible for bee all stakeholders will ensure that of COLOSS, which represents autumn,” he said. tially propping up unhealthy losses. modern agriculture and honeybee specialists from 60 coun- Williams said honeybee colonies year after year.” The Alberta Beekeepers Com- bees can coexist.” tries. He studied for four years research needs to focus on the However, he also urged fur- mission, which accounts for 45 The Ontario suit singles out in Canada. varroa mite. The greatest pes- ther research into the impact per cent of the Canadian honey the neonic seed treatment for “A single honeybee colony ticide threat comes from the of neonic pesticides to better industry, is refusing to endorse causing widespread bee deaths can be concurrently exposed chemical residues of the pesti- understand what effect, if any, the lawsuit, which lowers the in Ontario during 2012 and to a number of stressors,” he cides used to combat the var- they have on honeybee colony likelihood it will get the neces- 2013. However, the Alberta said. “Our Canadian data show roa mites, he added. “Exposures productivity and survival.” T:8.125”

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Manitoba Chicken Producers opens new quota

MCP release / Mani- toba Chicken Producers (MCP) will begin accepting applications on Oct. 1, from Manitobans interested in becoming registered chicken broiler farmers. Applicants will be selected by random draw for one of six new quota registrations, each for 30,000 kilograms. These new quotas will be phased into production, two per year for three years, to allow the successful applicants time to meet the requirements for land and facilities. The application package is available on the

Manitoba Chicken T:10” Producers website. Applications will only be accepted by mail, or in person, and must be accompanied by a non- refundable application fee of $787.50. The deadline for applications is Oct. 31, 2014. “Population increases and strong demand for chicken created this opportunity to expand chicken farming in Manitoba. We’re excited to offer new quota, and BETTER START. BETTER HARVEST. add six more farms to the industry,”said Jake Wiebe, chair of Manitoba Bright golden yellow as far as the eye can see. Now that’s the mark of a truly successful Chicken Producers. canola crop. But when you plant with seeds treated with DuPont™ Lumiderm™ insecticide Manitoba Chicken Pro- seed treatment, you’ll see the benefits of flea beetle and cutworm protection long before the ducers is a not-for-profit first hints of yellow begin to grace your fields. That’s because Lumiderm™ helps get your farm organization rep- crop off to a better start. And a better start means a better harvest. resenting 115 registered chicken broiler producers ™ and 24 registered hatch- Ask your seed retailer or local representative to include Lumiderm on your ™ ing egg producers. 2015 canola seed order and realize a better start. Visit lumiderm.dupont.ca. DuPont For more information Lumiderm™ contact: Wayne Hiltz, ™ ™ ™ ™ DuPont Lumiderm is a DuPont Lumigen seed sense product. insecticide seed treatment executive director Mani- toba Chicken Producers As with all crop protection products, read and follow label instructions carefully. The DuPont Oval Logo, DuPont, The miracles of science™, Lumiderm™ and Lumigen™ are registered trademarks or trademarks 204 489 4603 whiltz@ of E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company. E. I. du Pont Canada Company is a licensee. Member of CropLife Canada. chicken.mb.ca. © Copyright 2014 E. I. du Pont Canada Company. All rights reserved.

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day highs will likely struggle to WEATHER MAP - WESTERN CANADA Daniel Bezte make it into the low teens. Co-operator Over the weekend, tempera- contributor tures look like they’ll warm up a little bit as a weak low passes by to our north and our winds 2 Month ( 60 Days) Departure from Average Precipitation (Prairie Region) become southerly. Expect ast week’s forecast played high temperatures to be in the July 25, 2014 to September 22, 2014 out pretty close to what mid- to possibly upper teens, L was expected. The warm under what looks to be plenty air moved in by late in the week, of sunshine. We could see a few bringing record temperatures to clouds Sunday as the weak low < -120 mm many areas, and the cold front slides by, but it doesn’t look like -120 to -100 mm came through a little earlier we’ll see any precipitation from -100 to -80 mm than expected, bringing with it a this system. -80 to -60 mm -60 to -40 mm return to more seasonable values. Next week looks as if our -40 to -20 mm This forecast period will weather will be more active as -20 to 0 mm begin with a fairly strong area the general flow becomes more 0 to 20 mm 20 to 40 mm of low pressure anticipated northwesterly. Several lows 40 to 60 mm to develop to our southwest, are expected to drop south- 60 to 80 mm then track fairly quickly to the eastward in the flow, bringing 80 to 100 mm 100 to 120 mm northeast. As the low pulls a mix of sun and clouds along > 120 mm northward it will bring up some with scattered showers on most Extent of Agricultural Land mild air Wednesday, but we’ll days. High temperatures should Lakes and Rivers also see plenty of clouds and be in the low teens depending showers or periods of rain, all on cloud cover, with overnight of which will help to keep tem- lows in the 0 to 4 C range. peratures down a little bit. With Usual temperature range for the clouds and rain we should this period: Highs, 9 to 19 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 expect to see highs in the upper lows, -2 to 7 C. availability and data errors. teens on Wednesday. As the low Copyright © 2014 Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada moves northward it will drag 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: 09/23/14 down a cold front sometime with a BA (Hon.) in geography, Environment Canada, Natural Resources Canada, and many Provincial agencies. www.agr.gc.ca/drought Thursday, bringing clearing specializing in climatology, from the This issue’s map shows the departure from the average amount of precipitation that fell across the Prairies during the 60 days ending skies and cooler temperatures. U of W. He operates a computerized Sept. 22, or what can be considered the second half of summer. A good portion of agricultural Manitoba saw more than average Depending on the timing of weather station near Birds Hill Park. amounts during this time period, with the wettest areas running from the northern Interlake southwestward. The area just south of the cold front, Thursday might Contact him with your questions and Dauphin was the wettest, with amounts as much as 120 mm above average reported. not be that cool, but by Fri- comments at [email protected].

Warmest fall temperatures ever recorded Medium-range models suggest October may be a bit of a roller-coaster ride

By Daniel Bezte average, with our three main Before you start getting all CO-OPERATOR CONTRIBUTOR Over the last 16 years we’ve seen three Octobers locations all coming in at least excited, the winter of 1950-51 1 C above the long-term aver- was cold with average amounts or some areas of Mani- that were around average, seven that have age. Precipitation was near of snow. toba and Saskatchewan it been warmer than average and six colder than average over northwestern On to the official October F took until nearly the end average. regions, dropping to below forecasts. Environment Canada of September to see the warm- average as you travelled south- calls for near-average tempera- est temperatures of the year. A ward and especially eastward. tures and precipitation. The Old late-season heat wave brought Looking back at the forecasts Farmer’s Almanac also predicts record-breaking temperatures for the month, it turns out near-average temperatures, but to a number of locations last my forecast came closest, as below-average amounts of pre- week as we experienced warmer I called for near- to slightly cipitation. The folks over at the daytime highs than Texas! The heat continued as you record being 32.8 C set back on above-average tempera- Canadian Farmers’ Almanac Thanks to a strong upper travelled northward. Dauphin Sept. 28, 1922. In fact, accord- tures along with near-average seem to call for a cold first half ridge of high pressure, along recorded high temperatures of ing to Weather Underground’s amounts of rain. of the month, followed by well- with a deepening area of low 33.9 C and 33.5 C on Sept. 25 Christopher C. Bert, the 35.1 C Now on to October. Before above-average temperatures pressure over Alberta, tem- and 26. Both of these readings reading may be the warmest looking at the different fore- in the second half. While they peratures were able to soar smashed the previous records fall temperature ever recorded casts I looked back to see what do predict showers and stormy to record heights during the of 30 C and 30.6 C recorded this far north anywhere on the the last 16 Octobers were like, conditions, they also mention week of Sept. 21-27. The warm back in 1950. The 33.9 C read- North American continent. because, for some reason, my dust storms late in the month for air covered pretty much all ing also tied the record for the Farther east it was still warm, weather memory has been tell- parts of the Prairies. To me this of Montana, Wyoming, North warmest fall day ever recorded. with temperatures topping out ing me Octobers have recently means it has to be pretty dry. and South Dakota, southern This reading has occurred in the low 30s at a number of been cold and miserable. As it Finally, my forecast. I’ll have and central Saskatchewan and twice before on Sept. 22, 1938 locations, although these day- turns out, my memory seems to to admit, I usually have some Manitoba. In the States, Miles and on Sept. 24, 1917. The hot time highs came short of break- be a little flawed. Over the last kind of gut feeling to go off City, Montana and Williston, weather made it as far north as ing any records. Of interest were 16 years we’ve seen three Octo- of, but so far, I have nothing. N.D. both hit 36.1 C during Swan River; at this location the the overnight lows on Sept. 26. bers that were around average, From the current medium- the heat wave, which was their numbers were truly remarka- With the help of summer-like seven that have been warmer range weather models it looks hottest fall temperature ever ble. Swan River recorded high humidity, the lowest tempera- than average and six colder like October is going to be a bit recorded (fall starts on Sept. temperatures of 33.1 C on the ture recorded in Winnipeg on this than average. So that doesn’t of a roller-coaster ride, as we 22). In Canada, and Mani- 25th and 35.1 C on the 26th. The date was 17.4 C. This was only the help to predict what this Octo- see the winter battle between toba in particular, several sites 33.1 C reading on the 25th eas- seventh time this year that Win- ber will be like. warm and cold air begin. The broke records. Brandon’s high ily broke the previous record nipeg had such a warm night, Some of you may have big swings in temperatures will temperature on Sept. 25 was of 30.6 C set in 1950, and the and it easily beat the previous noticed a number of the heat probably even out the overall 34 C, which easily broke the 35.1 C reading on the 26th abso- record of 14.4 C set back in 1950. records that were broken monthly temperature to around previous record of 31.1 C set lutely shattered the previous occurred back in 1950. Look- average. Along with the tem- in 1950. The next day Brandon record of 30 C set back in 1909. Who called it? ing back at that year, I found perature swings will come sev- once again broke the record Both of these readings were Once all of the values for the October was warm and dry eral chances for precipitation, with a daytime high of 32.8 C, also the hottest temperatures month were taken into account over western regions, with so I won’t be surprised if we end well above the 30.6 C record set ever recorded in the fall for it turned out that September near-average amounts of pre- up with slightly above-average back in 1956. this location, with the previous 2014 came in warmer than cipitation over eastern regions. amounts. The Manitoba Co-operator | October 2, 2014 17 Trim: 10.25” CROPS husbandry — t he s cience , SKILL OR ART OF FARMING

Old chemistry conscripted in battle with herbicide-resistant weeds It’s an expensive fight in Europe that farmers here can expect to have if they don’t adjust first

By Allan Dawson co-operator staff /killarney Tips for vadex and Fortress are old soil-applied, pre-emer- applying Avadex A gence herbicides with a new purpose — helping delay the and Fortress onset of herbicide-resistant weeds. And fall is the right time to apply By Allan Dawson both, herbicide retailers were told co-operator staff /killarney at a meeting here Sept. 22 held by

Gowan Canada. F all is a good time to apply Avadex and Company. Monsanto from license under used trademark registered a is Herbicide-resistant black-grass is costing English farmers $55 to $100 an acre ® Manitoba already has some her- in herbicide costs and if Canadian farmers aren’t careful they can expect similar Fortress after the surface soil tempera-

bicide-resistant weeds, including ture is below 5 C or any time after Sept. conditions and terms the to subject provided are products brand problems with herbicide-resistant grass weeds, Gowan’s John Edmonds warned ® glyphosate- and Group 2-resistant 15 followed by a harrow. PHL. 2014, © Limited. Hi-Bred Pioneer to licensed marks service and Trademarks SM herbicide sellers last week. photo: john edmonds, Gowan , TM kochia and wild oats, green foxtail Good soil contact is necessary for , of purchase which are part of the labeling and purchase documents. purchase and labeling the of part are which purchase of DuPont. of trademark registered a is Logo Oval DuPont The Pioneer Roundup Ready Roundup ® that are resistant to Groups 1 and these herbicides to work, said Cory 2, and wild oats that are resistant That’s where Avadex and For- Bringing back Avadex and For- Bourdeaud’hui, Gowan Canada’s to both Groups 1 and 2. tress come in. Avadex (triallate) is tress is a good strategy, but rotat- Manitoba sales representative. But Manitoba’s weed-resistance in Group 8 and Fortress (triallate ing or applying different modes That means ensuring crop residue problems pale compared to Eng- and trifluralin) contains Groups of actions sequentially are not or lumps of soil don’t prevent the her- land’s and other parts of Europe. 8 and 3. Neither group is much enough by themselves, he said. bicide granules from reaching the soil, Herbicide-resistant black-grass used these days, although the soil- “It can be a tool to delay it, but he said. and ryegrass are so prevalent in applied herbicides were popular we need to think a bit broader. It’s “There’s no way the Avadex can some fields farmers are paying 25 to 30 years ago. more about having a crop help- penetrate those lumps,” Bourdeaud’hui $55 to $100 an acre after apply- Avadex sales have jumped in ing the herbicide work more effec- said. “If there’s a lumpy field the farmer ing five or six different weed killers England, where farmers follow up tively.” has to harrow it to break those lumps and often only getting 80 per cent with post-emergent herbicides to Farmers should also be aware up before he applies it.” control, Gowan’s U.K.-based prod- control Group 1- and 2-resistant that Group 3-resistant wild oats Avadex and Fortress shouldn’t be uct development manager John grassy weeds. were discovered in southwest applied to burned fields for 12 months

Edmonds said. In some cases, the Herbicide resistance can Manitoba in the late 1980s. How because the carbon prevents them Trim: 15.5” weed infestations are so heavy develop in weeds in as few as four prevalent they are now isn’t from working, he added. farmers are thinking about switch- years when a herbicide is repeat- known, Hugh Beckie, a Saskatoon- A shallow harrowing will ensure soil ing from winter cereals to spring edly used on the same land, said based weed researcher with Agri- contact but might not be necessary in crops, which have lower yields and Mike Grenier, Gowan Canada’s culture and Agri-Food Canada said the fall. Snowpack will help push the therefore lower potential revenue. research and development man- in an email. granules down to the soil, he said. “Resistance (in Western Can- ager. Alternating between two The last Manitoba weed-resist- Harrowing in the spring will also ada) in my mind is eight to 10 herbicides with different modes ance survey done in 2008 showed “sharpen” control of both herbicides, years behind where they are (in of action, or ways of killing a plant, 11 per cent of fields had Group 8 he said. But farmers should avoid Europe),” said Gowan Canada’s can double the time before resist- (triallate)-resistant wild oats. sweeping their fields moving piles of general manager Garth Render. ance occurs. Adding another “So overall, triallate (Avadex or straw, which can pull the granules into “Are we on the same set of rail- mode of action through a tank mix Fortress) is still a good pre-emer- concentrated areas leaving other areas way tracks headed to where they or separate application can stretch gence option to control wild oat untreated. are? Absolutely. We’ve had some it out to 10 years, he said. susceptible or Group 1 or Group Application rates for both Avadex delays in our trip because of the “If you bring in the others (Ava- 2 resistant,” he wrote. “Similarly, and Fortress are based on soil organic introduction of herbicide-resistant dex and Fortress) as well, hope- Fortress (triallate and trifluralin) matter. Fields with higher organic mat- crops. We’ve added a couple of dif- fully you might even avoid getting is still a good option for wild oat ter require higher rates. ferent modes of action they didn’t resistance.” populations that are not Group 8 Avadex controls wild oats in barley, have.” Diversity is key, Grenier said, resistant, or green foxtail popula- canola, spring and durum wheat, flax Whether herbicide-resistant noting that in addition to using tions that are not Group 3 resist- (not including low linoleic acid varie- weeds become as bad in Canada different modes of actions, farm- ant. We have not documented ties), peas and canary seed. depends on what farmers here ers should rotate crops and use Group 3 (trifluralin)-resistant wild Fortress controls wild oats, green do over the next five to 10 years, other techniques to make crops oat anywhere across the Prairies, foxtail and yellow foxtail in canola, flax Edmonds said. more competitive against weeds. so this active ingredient is still use- (not including low linoleic acid varie- “If you keep using the same University of Manitoba weed ful for wild oat management.” ties), mustard, barley and spring and chemistry time after time you’re scientist Rob Gulden agrees. The same survey found 55 per durum wheat. only going to select out the resist- “All the things that help the cent of Manitoba fields had Group It also suppresses lamb’s quarters, ant populations,” he said in an crop help the herbicide are prob- 1-resistant wild oats, 18 per cent kochia, redroot pigweed, Russian this- interview. “You have to think ably just as important, if not more had Group 2-resistant wild oats tle and wild buckwheat. about alternating the modes of important, in terms of an inte- and nine per cent of fields had action and the products and not grated-management approach to both. [email protected] just alternating the product by lessen the risk even more,” he said name.” later in a telephone interview. [email protected]

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NEWS Unapproved GMO wheat find FCC contributes $1 million to 78 community not expected to hurt exports projects across Roundup Ready wheat was found growing on the Montana State University’s campus Canada FCC release / The By Carey Gillam santo’s experimental wheat Wheat Growers (NAWG) enforcement services for Farm Credit Canada reuters in his field roiled inter- said the industry is reas- APHIS. (FCC) AgriSpirit Fund is national markets. South sured by regulatory assur- The biotech wheat was providing $1 million to .S. wheat exports Korea and Japan tempo- ances that no biotech wheat found growing at a research 78 community groups should not be hurt by rarily halted purchases has entered the commercial facility for Montana State across Canada to U the second discovery of U.S. wheat due to fears supply chain. University in Huntley, Mon- support capital projects of experimental Monsanto Co. the unapproved biotech The groups said APHIS tana, where field trials of that will help improve genetically modified wheat wheat might have contami- notified them in mid-August Monsanto’s wheat were con- the quality of life for growing in a U.S. state where nated U.S. wheat supplies. of the discovery of Monsan- ducted between 2000 and residents. Over the past it was not approved, industry Some U.S. farmers sued to’s “Roundup Ready” wheat 2003, she said. 11 years, AgriSpirit leaders said Sept. 26, because Monsanto over the market in Montana. Andrew Kimbrell, execu- has helped to fund 869 the wheat is not believed to be disruption. Arlan Suderman, market tive director of the Center projects. in commercial channels. “We are in the process analyst with Water Street for Food Safety and a critic “The FCC AgriSpirit The U.S. Department of now of informing our inter- Solutions, said some Asian of GMO crops, said the Fund is about making Agriculture’s Animal and national wheat buyers,” buyers of American wheat fact that unapproved GMO life better for people in Plant Health Inspection Alan Tracy, president of U.S. could pull back from new wheat has again been found rural Canada — giving Service (APHIS) announced Wheat Associates, said in a purchases, but the reaction uncontrolled in the environ- back to the communi- that it was investigating the statement. The organization would likely be more muted ment underscores fears that ties where our custom- discovery of wheat plants handles global marketing than last year. many farmers have about ers and employees live containing an unapproved for the U.S. wheat industry. APHIS launched its inves- contamination of non-GMO and work,” said Sophie genetic alteration in Mon- “We do not expect any dis- tigation into the Montana crops by the biotech types. Perreault, FCC executive tana. ruption in sales.” situation on July 14, accord- “This new incident shows vice-president and chief Last year, an Oregon U . S . W h e a t a n d t h e ing to Bernadette Juarez, once again that coexistence operating officer. “We’re farmer’s discovery of Mon- National Association of director of investigative and is a fantasy,” he said. proud to work in partnership with these great organizations that are making a positive differ- ence. Congratulations to all the recipients.” The FCC AgriSpirit Fund awards rural community groups between $5,000 and $25,000 for community improvement projects, such as recreation and community centres, libraries, JUMP IN and emergency services training facilities. 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By Phil Franz-Warkentin ern Canadian Wheat Growers data that does not currently COMMODITY NEWS SERVICE CANADA Association. “As long as there is have an equivalent in Canada. competition and farmers have Tjaden Lepp added that in onsistent wheat pricing choices, then that’s the ideal many other countries, a farmer can still be a struggle to marketplace,” he added. could “just click on a website and C find across Western Can- Rutter added that regula- see where prices are at,” while the ada two years into the new open tions put in place by the Cana- same process takes a number of market. The lack of consistency dian Grain Commission that put phone calls in Canada. can make it difficult to compare penalties in place for line-com- “This is all part of the adjust- pricing from one delivery point panies if they don’t accept deliv- ment to the open market,” said to the next, leaving farmers eries in the contracted window, Rutter, noting that after over uncertain just how much their do create some uniformity. 70 years under the Canadian wheat is worth. However, there is still room for Wheat Board single desk the cur- While one elevator may quote improvement. Rutter said capac- rent market is still in a period of a price for No. 1 CWRS wheat ity on the rail lines remained a adjustment. with a protein content of 13.5 key priority, as “that is the basis Tjaden Lepp agreed, noting per cent, a neighbouring deliv- of competition among the grain that such a transition will take ery point may be using a No. 2 companies. If the rail system is time. In addition to improved at 13.0 per cent protein for its plugged, we don’t see good com- public reporting of export busi- base quote, and a third elevator petition among the grain han- ness and prices, she said a move- may be factoring in the currency dlers.” ment to using ICE Canada wheat exchange in a different way than There is also a need for greater futures as the hedging mecha- the other two. market information on prices nism of choice would also help “If you don’t do all of the math and exports, said Rutter, point- simplify matters in terms of you risk leaving a lot of money on ing to the readily available U.S. wheat pricing. FILE PHOTO the table, because there is a lot of variability in the wheat basis, and there is a lot of variability in the grade spreads from one company to the next,” said Brenda Tjaden Lepp, of FarmLink Marketing Solutions in Winnipeg. “It makes comparing very difficult,” said John DePape, of Farmers Advanced Risk Man- It’s the Prairies’ best kept secret. agement Co. (FARMCO) in Winnipeg. He added that some companies don’t put out any public prices and only make them available to customers. “As a market observer, I don’t like that. I think we need more visibility in prices,” said DePape. However, he didn’t think there would be any pressure for the grain companies to streamline their wheat pricing, as long as it was working for them. “If it affects their business, they’ll look at changing,” said DePape, but he was uncertain that streamlined pricing for wheat was on the agenda for the time being. While greater consistency in wheat pricing from one elevator to the next would make compar- ison shopping easier, there are other factors to consider as well. “Different companies are selling to different markets, so let the companies decide what meets their needs, and likewise farmers can decide what meets their needs,” said Blair Rutter, executive director of the West- Always CALL before you BURN

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he Western Feed Grain Development ( WFGD) T C o - o p h a s re c e i v e d $400,000 from the federal- provincial Growing Forward 2 program to research feed wheat varieties. The four-year project will develop new feed wheat varieties that offer high yield, flood tolerance, fusarium resistance and tolerance for Manitoba soils with high salinity, the federal announcement said. It will use traditional plant- breeding techniques, so any A combine at work near Miami, Man. PHOTO: LORRAINE HOFER resulting varieties will not be considered genetically modified and could be used in all livestock operations. “Advanced research is key to developing new wheat varieties to help satisfy global demand for high-quality Canadian wheat,” federal Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz said in a release. “This investment will create more opportunities for farmers to generate revenue and grow their business.” “It’s important for Mani- toba farmers and the biofuels sector to have access to feed wheat varieties tailored to our growing conditions,” said Min- ister Kostyshyn. “This research is based on the priorities of Manitoba’s farmers. Growing North American Ag & Grain Trade Conference more of our own animal feed within the province will lead Fairmont Hotel Winnipeg 28-30 October 2014 to economic benefits for grain farmers, livestock producers www.cerealsnorthamerica.com and rural communities.” T h e W F G D C o - o p w a s established in 2005 to find new wheat varieties suitable for livestock feed and the eth- anol industry. WFGD and its farmer-members are also contributing $1.8 million toward this research. The WFGD Co-op registered its first Can- ada Western General Purpose wheat, WFT603, in 2014. “ T h e W F G D C o - o p i s Cereals North America 2014 features Speakers: unique because farmers can leading agriculture industry thinkers • Daniel Basse, President, AgResource Co. invest and participate in the , CWB development of varieties they and innovators from the U.S., Canada, • Bruce Burnett can use on their own farm Latin America, China and Europe, the • William Tierney, AgResource Company and we’re pleased to receive funding from Growing For- conference will showcase the global • Erin Fitzpatrick, Bunge ward 2,” said David Rourke, grain and oilseed markets. • Gary R. Blumenthal, World Perspectives, Inc. WFGD Co-op director. “We are looking forward to apply- • Scott Yuknis, Climate Impact Company, Inc. ing these funds to our breed- Conference attendees will hear • Pedro H Dejneka, AGR BRASIL ing program and addressing major areas of concern for regional market outlooks from • Leo Plaisier, Agribrokers International Prairie producers, including around the world and expert analysis • Jim Richardson, National Geographic post-seeding excess moisture, salinity, and aster yellows. of Canada’s crop quality. ...with more to come! WFGD Co-op is developing wheat varieties that will help to minimize the economic losses that result from these For more information, contact: For information on sponsorship or crop production challenges.” Jennifer Bruce - (204) 983-5906 display booths please visit: This project is one of 32 funded this year through Jean Basse - (312) 972-5858 www.cerealsnorthamerica.com Growing Innovation - Agri- Food Research and Devel- opment Initiative (GI-ARDI) under Growing Forward 2.

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By Alexis Kienlen STAFF “I don’t think anybody wants to get a handout, lber ta far m leaders but at the same time, we had a good program have stayed on the side- there and built up some good indexes for our A lines while their Prairie downturn, only to find out that the feds slashed counterparts have been lob- the level of support.” bying for improved farm support programs — but that may soon change. Last month’s snowstorm GREG POROZNI and early frost coupled with the massive American harvest that has “hammered” the find ways to improve all three, Recovery, can we get compen- futures markets has dramati- said Gary Stanford, the group’s sation if there’s a disaster?” cally changed the outlook in president. Alberta’s Agricultural Finan- Alberta, said Greg Porozni, “Some of the other prov- cial Services Corporation pro- president of Cereals Canada. inces want a higher AgriIn- grams offer better recovery “We haven’t discussed this vest, so you can put money in and crop insurance than some yet, but we will be,” said Poro- there if you have a problem,” of the programs in some of the zni, who farms near Mundare said Stanford, who farms near other provinces, noted Stan- and is also a director with the Magrath. “Other provinces ford, who is also an Alberta No one wants a handout, but many Farmers need to speak up if they Alberta Wheat Commission. want a better AgriStability, so Wheat Commission director. farmers are facing a grim situation, want better farm support, says Gary “After harvest, I guess all the if there is a wreck they can get says Greg Porozni. PHOTOS: AWC Stanford. commissions will be discuss- money out of it. With the Agri- [email protected] ing this.” Most of the crop commissions met in July when the outlook on yield and quality was good, and price prospects weren’t nearly as gloomy. “We knew there was a possibility of a big crop at the time and prices were correcting,” A SCIENTIFIC BREAKTHROUGH IN EVERY SEED said Porozni. “But since then, it has been a free fall.” As soon as this harvest is When it comes to trait technology, you’re looking for leadership and innovation. Hyland™ Seeds is over, directors will consider powered by Dow AgroSciences outstanding research and development. Balance that with exemplary asking Ottawa for increased customer service and you have a combination of performance and profitability that is pure genius. assistance. For Porozni, the biggest issue is changes to AgriStability that were made in 2012 when grain and oilseed prices were at record levels. Those 2012 changes require a 30 per cent drop in margin (down from 15 per cent) in order to qualify for a payment. As well, payouts are now based on the lesser of the producer’s reference margin or eligible expenses. “I don’t think anybody wants to get a handout, but at the same time, we had a good program there and built up some good indexes for our downturn, only to find out that the feds slashed the level of support,” said Porozni. It also takes a long time for money to flow, he added. “Unless you had applied for an advance, it’s probably a year out depending on what your year-end is. Cash flow will be a concern, no doubt about it.” AgriStability is one of a trio in Ottawa’s ‘agri’ suite of programs, and the Grain Growers of Canada will work co-oper- atively with federal officials to

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By Chris Arsenault ple citizens,” Lambertini told “Italian pears had 10 to 15 CAMPOSANTO, ITALY “These political decisions have nothing to do the Thomson Reuters Foun- per cent of the Russian mar- dation in an interview at his ket. Other countries had the he neat rows of mani- with simple citizens. We farmers are the ones farm north of Rome. “We remaining 90 per cent,” Vin- c u re d t re e s s e e m a paying for this situation.” farmers are the ones paying cenzi told the Thomson Reu- T world away from the for this situation.” ters Foundation. barricades of eastern Ukraine, Italian farmers like Lam- “Because of the sanctions, but political tensions between bertini sold about 706 mil- other producers like Holland the European Union and Rus- FABIO LAMBERTINI lion euros’ worth of food and Spain are now exporting sia are reverberating in Fabio and drink to Russia last year, to European countries that Lambertini’s pear farm in the trailing other EU members were the typical market for tranquil Italian countryside. tions over Moscow’s actions how much money EU farm- including Poland, Germany, Italian products.” “There is a lot of fear,” said in Ukraine. ers have lost since Aug. 7 France and the Netherlands. Last year, farmers received Lambertini, 25, at his fam- Before anger over Russia’s when Moscow imposed the The loss Russia’s growing about 50 cents per kilo of ily’s farmhouse sitting on support for rebels in Ukraine ban. Russia’s move followed market for high-end fruits pears, but Coldiretti said it the breezy, open plains of erupted into a trade war, EU sanctions on key Russian and vegetables is causing a feared prices would dip to 40 Modena. “We are seeing a the future looked bright for energy and defence firms. ripple effect throughout cents as a result of the trade decrease in prices.” Lambertini. Rising demand EU farm exports to Russia Europe as farmers seek to dispute. In August, Russia declared from emerging markets, and had been worth about 11 bil- unload perishable produce as In 2013, Russia bought 72 a one-year embargo on meat, investments in buildings, lion euros a year, roughly 10 harvests peak. million euros’ worth of Ital- fish, dairy, fruit and veg- solar panels and an irriga- per cent of all EU agricultural Francesco Vincenzi, presi- ian fruit and vegetables, etables from the European tion system meant sales were sales. The tit-for-tat sanctions dent of Coldiretti Modena, meat worth 61 million euros, Union, the United States expected to rise. could cost farmers dearly. a local farming association, dairy products worth 72 mil- and other western nations in Across the continent, fig- “These political decisions said Europe had entered a lion euros and pasta worth retaliation for economic sanc- ures are not yet available on have nothing to do with sim- “vicious cycle” on fruit prices. 50 million euros, Coldiretti reported. “We invested a lot of money to enter into the Russian market,” through new promo- tions and agreements, said Vincenzi. “Now that it isn’t accepting our products, we are losing that investment.” Turkey, China and Latin American countries are rush- ing to fill Russian shelves now emptied of European food products. Even if the sanctions end, some European farmers worry they will be Growers can’t stop talking permanently displaced from about its ushing weed control. the market. ( Please accept our apologies. ) Wine protected The Russian ban does not affect alcohol, which should protect wine, which accounted for 16 per cent of Italy’s food and drink exports to Russia last year, according to Coldiretti. If the sanctions drag on, some farmers could consider planting different crops, responding to market demands. But pear trees take about six years before they start bearing fruit. “It isn’t so easy to change the production,” said Fabio’s father, Gae- tano Lambertini. The European Union in August announced an initial aid package of 125 million euros for EU fruit and vegetable growers hit by the sanctions. An updated plan is expected to be announced soon, EU officials said. Playing with the family’s dogs and chatting with his father about their newly constructed barn with solar panels on the roof, Fabio Lambertini is optimistic Rus- sians will once again be able If you’ve been anywhere within earshot of a grower who’s used to enjoy his pears. He just Ares™ herbicide for Clear eld® canola, you’ve already heard all hopes it happens sooner, about it. A lot. Because only Ares controls the toughest ushing rather than later. “Agriculture is a tough busi- weeds and keeps them from coming back. Which means you ness, there are a lot of ups save time and money in the process. So try it for yourself. Once and downs,” he said. “The you see the result, we doubt you’ll be able to keep it to yourself. farming market always has problems. But this is a new To nd out more visit agsolutions.ca/clear eldcanola or contact one.” AgSolutions® Customer Care at 1-877-371-BASF (2273).

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Russia values reputation as reliable trade partner The agriculture minister says the list of banned food could be reviewed if tensions ease

By Polina Devitt grain crop in six years and the sec- rubles ($47 billion of debt from the moscow / reuters ond-largest crop in its post-Soviet sector),” the minister said. history, amid worsening relations Russia imposed the ban on all ussia, one of the world’s largest with western countries, which sanc- meat, fish, dairy, fruit and vegetable wheat exporters, will use only tioned it for the Kremlin’s role in the imports, but the list of banned coun- R state purchases of grain from Ukraine crisis. tries and products can be changed if the domestic market if it needs to To protect its economy, in early tensions ease, he said. regulate its market, Agriculture Min- August Moscow reacted with a one- “In the president’s order (about ister Nikolai Fyodorov said Sept. 24. year ban on most food imports, the food ban) it said that all this A grain export ban, with which worth about $9 billion, from the (list) can be reviewed... depending Russia shocked markets in 2010 European Union, the United States, on how trade and political relations when drought ravaged its harvest, Canada, Australia and Norway, in its with these countries develop,” Fyo- is now seen as an “absolutely unac- strongest response to sanctions so dorov said. “We are ready to return ceptable” instrument for market reg- far. to this decision review... as soon as a ulation, Fyodorov said at a summit signal comes from our partners who held at the Reuters office in Moscow. Forced measure started this sanctioning activity.” “Russia’s reputation as a reliable Fyodorov said in an interview at the The ministry currently sees the trade partner is seen among two Reuters Russia Investment Summit 2014-15 grain crop at more than 100 (other) values: maintaining market that the food ban was a forced meas- million tonnes of grains, including balance and ensuring price accept- ure after western sanctions had been at least 56 million tonnes of wheat, ability,” the minister said. imposed on some of Russia’s banks Fyodorov said. “That’s why... we will use civilized — key creditors of the agriculture The country will have a 2014-15 instruments of influence,” Fyodorov sector. exportable surplus of 27 million to said in his first major interview to “It was an indirect hit on our agri- 30 million tonnes of grains, of which foreign media since his appointment culture development program, on wheat is likely to account for 70 per two years ago. how our credit organizations will cent, if the crop exceeds 100 million Russia is harvesting its largest return and prolongate 1.8 trillion tonnes, he said. PH Oto: canstock SEC_BRAW14_T_MC.qxd 9/25/14 9:40 AM Page 1 CWB lowers canola, wheat PROs But durum is up — if anyone has any

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The meat council also noted ily subsidized EU.” Prime Minister Stephen Harper, CETA provides for duty-free Intellectual property rights European Council president exports of 3,000 tonnes of Cana- measures in CETA are also “deeply Herman Van Rompuy and Euro- dian bison meat, unlimited concerning,” Terry Boehm, chair pean Commission president Jose duty-free exports of Canadian of the NFU’s seed and trade com- Manuel Barroso released the horsemeat and unlimited duty- mittee, said in the same release. negotiated text of the Canada-EU free exports of Canadian prepared Bloc Quebecois MP Claude Comprehensive Economic and meats. Patry last week criticized the gov- Trade Agreement (CETA) in Eng- ernment for not yet confirming lish and French in Ottawa. ‘Changes nothing’ compensation for Quebec’s dairy Prime Minister Stephen Harper, European Council president Herman Van The parties announced last Critics of the trade pact include sector against losses it could incur month they had settled on the Rompuy (l) and European Commission president Jose Manuel Barroso (r) Canada’s National Farmers Union, due to increased tariff rate quotas deal’s final text, pending legal announced the conclusion of free trade negotiations Friday in Ottawa. which warned the facts do not for EU cheeses under CETA. review. photo: Deb Ransom / courtesy PMO support the government’s spin. Patry said the federal govern- The federal government reit- “While the government claims ment last November budgeted erated that the deal “will provide said Friday. Of this, 50,000 tonnes the U.S. reduced immediately to CETA gives farmers access to (EU) $280 million in CETA-related Canada with preferential market — 35,000 tonnes of fresh/chilled zero, the CCA said, and Canada markets, CETA changes noth- compensation for Newfound- access to the largest and most beef and 15,000 tonnes of frozen will also still have access to the ing regarding Europe’s commit- land’s fisheries, but the gov- lucrative integrated market in the beef — are reserved for Canada. existing shared duty-free quota for ment to avoiding food made from ernment’s previous pledge to world, a market of more than 500 Canada will also see the 20 per high-quality grain-fed beef. genetically modified crops, beef indemnify Quebec cheese pro- million consumers that generates cent duty on the existing 14,950- “Combined with the new raised with hormones and pork ducers has so far only been “noth- almost $18 trillion in economic tonne “Hilton quota” shared with access, there is a potential toT:8.125” raised with growth promoters,” ing but wind.” activity annually.” The government cited a Can- ada-EU joint study which forecasts that a trade pact could boost Canada’s income by $12 billion a year and bilateral trade by 20 per cent. Canada’s ag exports alone to the EU between 2011 and 2013 were valued at $2.5 billion per year on average, led by wheat (including durum), soybeans and other oilseeds and canola oil. Absent a deal, Canadian agricultural exports face EU agriculture tariffs averaging 13.9 per cent, the government said. From the ag and agri-food sectors’ perspective, CETA’s elimination of tariffs — and provisions to deal with the EU’s “non-tariff measures,” such as those related to animal and plant health and food safety — are expected to be of greatest benefit to Alberta, Sas- katchewan, Manitoba, Ontario and Quebec, the government said. When the deal comes into force, almost 94 per cent of EU agricultural tariff lines are to become duty free, including durum wheat (up to $190 per ton), other wheat (up to $122 per ton), and oils such as canola oil (3.2 to 9.6 per cent), the government said. T:10” While the government’s commitment to securing the deal is appreciated, Canola Council of Canada president Patti Miller said members remain “cautious, because the value of the agreement to Canada’s canola sector will depend on the EU living up to its commitment to ensure timely approvals of biotechnology products.” Upon implementation, ® expected in early 2016, Miller said the deal is expected to pro- TOUGH WEEDS, MEET EXPRESS. vide opportunities for canola oil exporters to boost sales by up to Crank up the rate all you want, glyphosate alone still misses a number of hard-to-kill weeds $90 million a year. like narrow-leaved hawk’s-beard, f ixweed, stinkweed, dandelion and volunteer canola. 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Hillary Bennie and her Grandpa Tom Bennie Sr. combining canola, northwest of Waskada, Man. Sept. 11. A fifth generation and a third generation loving the farm. photo: sharlene bennie

crop report A welcome week of good weather helped the harvest Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Development GO Teams & Crops Knowledge Centre crop report for Sept. 29, 2014

Weekly Provincial Summary per cent complete in the McCreary area Canola harvest continues, with good Producers made good progress on fin- Above-normal temperatures allowed for to 99 per cent in the Swan Valley. Region- yields and quality reported. Yields are ishing up most spring cereals, getting as excellent harvest progress over the past ally, the wheat harvest is about 65 per averaging in the 40 to 45 bu./acre range. much canola done as possible and also week in Manitoba. Weekend rainfall did cent complete. Good wheat yields and Most of the canola is harvested. getting significant soybean acres har- halt harvest operations, but they will average quality are reported. Last week’s warm temperatures aided vested. Spring wheat yields are reported resume once field and weather condi- About 80 per cent of the canola crop maturity in the longer-season crops. The in the 60 to 80 bu./acre range and can- tions permit. is swathed and 30 to 35 per cent is com- majority of soybean fields are seeing ola in the 30 to 50 bu./acre range. The bined. There are a few reports from pro- leaf drop and seed colour change. Har- majority of soybeans are in the R8 stage Southwest Region ducers indicating they are waiting for vest in the southeast part of the region with 95 per cent brown pods, with early Above-normal temperatures during the green seed count to decrease before is general. Yields are reported in the 25 yields reported in the 25 to 35 bu./acre the week allowed the moisture of most combining. Reported canola yields range to 55 bu./acre range; average yields are range. Corn is progressing with black cereal crops to reach dry moisture lev- from 20 bu./acre to over 30 bu./acre. reported in the mid- to high 30 bu./acre. layer forming, indicating physiological els. The cereal harvest is estimated at The quality of canola harvested to date Frost damage is more evident on the maturity. 50 to 60 per cent complete; some areas is good. western side of the region; yield should Winter wheat seeding continued, within the region are almost complete, The majority of the soybean and flax not be impacted greatly, but quality will while more acres may still be seeded in while other areas are just getting under- acres are still standing with harvest likely depend on plant stage at time of frost. the coming days as canola is harvested. way. The western areas of South Park- a couple of weeks away. Some of the ear- Edible bean harvest continues with Some winter wheat was seeded into land have made the greatest progress, lier-seeded fields of soybeans are begin- quality in the southern areas reported unseeded acres, or into fields that were with areas from Newdale to Minnedosa ning to dry down. Harvest of the field as good. Yield reports include pintos terminated in the spring due to failed experiencing significant delays. Quality pea crop is complete with average yields at 1,600 to 2,100 lbs./acre and navies crop establishment. The earlier-seeded to date is generally good; however, there and good quality reported. Producers at 1,700 to 2,100 lbs./acre; good qual- winter wheat ranges from emergence to are some reports of mildew and sprout- in some parts of the region are caught ity as well. Desiccation of sunflowers the first-leaf stage. Fall tillage started on ing issues. Spring wheat, barley and oat up on field work. At least a couple of has started and will continue this week. a more widespread basis. yields continue to be at or above long- weeks of favourable harvest weather are Early sunflower harvest is also reported With the good weather conditions pro- term averages. needed in order for producers to finish with yields at 2,500 lbs./acre. Potatoes ducers were able to bale; 75 per cent Approximately 25 to 30 per cent of this year’s harvest. are being dug with very good yields and are done baling second-cut grass hay. the canola acres are harvested with the Hay harvest is on hold due to weekend quality. Grain corn harvest is 10 days to Pastures are still holding on as cattle are majority of yields coming in at or above rains. Greenfeed was harvested over the two weeks away. grazing regrowth on hayfields. long-term averages. Overall, cereal and last week. Most cattle are still on pastures Fewer acres of winter cereals are canola harvest are estimated at being 45 that were managed well over the grazing seeded, in part due to the later harvest. Interlake Region to 50 per cent complete in the region. season, with the exception of those along Acres seeded are emerging well with the In the Interlake Region, warmer tem- The soybean crop benefited from the the lakes that were inundated with water excellent soil moisture conditions. Fall peratures with no precipitation started above-normal temperatures. Earlier light from the summer rainfall. Hay shortages field work is progressing well. Early soil the week off with promising weather to frosts resulted in leaf burn and subse- still reported to be an issue for those pro- test reports indicate low nitrate levels continue harvest. However, heavy morn- quent leaf drop. The majority of the soy- ducers along the lakes. and declining phosphorus levels. ing dews, fog, and overcast skies slowed bean crop is virtually at full maturity Second- and third-cut hay is still being drying time throughout the week, limit- with 90 to 95 per cent brown pod devel- Central Region harvested. Quality has been affected by ing harvest. Precipitation on Sunday of opment. Warmer temperatures, winds and a the rainy weather. Straw baling contin- three to 13 mm also slowed harvest. With the warmer weather, majority break from rain got harvest operations ues. Hay and pasture remain flooded Harvest progress is estimated to be 45 of the second cut of alfalfa is harvested. back on track in the Central Region. along Lake Manitoba, in the Delta, Lake- to 50 per cent complete in the Interlake Silage and greenfeed harvest is ongoing Shorter September days and heavy land, Westlake and Whitemud River Region. Spring cereals and oilseeds con- with average yields reported. Many pro- dews were limiting factors, but excellent areas. Most producers in southern areas tinue to slowly get harvested. Downgrad- ducers are baling straw if it is available, progress was made. Rains on Saturday of the region expect to have adequate ing in wheat continues as crops remain but in some areas there is limited supply night and Sunday morning halted har- hay supplies for the winter, with some in the fields. Soybean harvest has begun due to reduced seeded acres. Producers vest, and more seasonal temperatures small amounts of surplus reported. in the south Interlake as producers are are starting to supplement feed on pas- and cloudy conditions will slow things Some producers in the northwest areas able to harvest the earliest-maturing ture. Dugouts and sloughs remain full. down again. Most of the region saw of the region face less-than-adequate varieties; sunflower harvest also started accumulations of five to 10 mm, with the feed supplies. but most fields continue to dry down. Northwest Region northwest seeing up to 15 mm. Harvest Alfalfa seed acres continue to be desic- There was good harvest progress for is reported as 70 to 80 per cent complete. Eastern Region cated with some fields being harvested most producers. A few showers over the Much of the cereal grain harvested Unseasonably warm weather allowed for as well. Canola harvest also continues weekend contributed to wet field condi- last week was done at dry kernel mois- good harvest progress. The above-nor- with moisture levels averaging 10 to 12 tions in localized areas. In the Ste. Rose, ture levels due to the favourable har- mal temperatures also aided crop matu- per cent. Limited acres of winter wheat McCreary and Dauphin areas, a number vest weather conditions. Most cereals rity on later-season crops and helped were seeded in the region due to delayed of fields are unable to support harvest are harvested. Cereal grain quality has crop moisture contents dry down. 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Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development release “Before the farm or enterprise analysis gets h e n i t c o m e s bogged down in risk and discussions around t o d e c i d i n g o n all of the bad things that have happened in the W expanding a cow last dozen or so years, the analysis should first herd, or taking over an existing one, there are a few look at expected profitability.” critical checkpoints to be considered. “In recent months there Bruce Viney has been a lot of talk about the potential for beef herd expansion due to the his- you even consider expan- in a tight supply and strong torically high beef and cattle sion, managers should global demand environment. prices the industry is expe- have a good handle on cur- It is generally agreed that riencing,” said Bruce Viney, rent production costs and while no one can accurately a business development and how changes in commodity predict future market prices, risk specialist with Alberta prices and other inputs can having the best available Agriculture and Rural Devel- affect those costs. Produc- information is extremely opment in Olds. tion costs should be esti- important and will give con- “Experts from all facets of mated out into the future fidence to your own price the industry have been writ- for at least five years so that estimates.” A hawk near Komarno has a panaromic view of the world. Photo: karen chic ing and talking about the net cash flow and enterprise A well-researched price opportunities and limit- profit forecasts are reason- forecast will provide a road ing factors to start the next able.” map so that timely risk man- expansion phase of the cattle In preparing unit produc- agement strategies can be cycle.” tion cost forecasts, it’s impor- implemented when prices Once a family or business tant to assess changes in deviate up or down from the has decided that expanding efficiency resulting from the forecast. 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By Theopolis Waters data may have been skewed reuters somewhat by revisions made to the June report, he noted. he U.S. hog herd contin- The Sept. 1 supply of mar- ued to shrink during the ket-ready hogs for sale to T June-August quarter as packers was 97 per cent of the a deadly pig virus lingered on year-earlier level at 59.441 mil- farms, but the decline was less lion head. Analysts, on aver- than expected, a U.S. Depart- age, expected a 3.8 per cent ment of Agriculture report decline, or 58.769 million. showed Sept. 26. The data showed pigs per The data also showed that litter during the summer at producers least affected by 10.16 head, or 98.0 per cent the porcine epidemic diar- of the 10.33 in the year-ago rhea virus (PEDv) added period. Analysts expected an to their herds, encouraged average 10.06 head. by cheaper corn and higher The two-percentage-point prices for their animals, ana- decline in pigs per litter, lysts said. compared with recent five- Investors actively sold percentage-point declines, futures prior to the report, suggests the virus was not as which could mitigate some of disastrous this summer as the data’s bearish bias, they it was last winter, said Uni- said. versity of Missouri livestock The USDA report showed economist Ron Plain. the U.S. hog herd as of Sep- “Heading into winter the tember 1 at 98 per cent of the question is how much of year-ago level, at 65.361 mil- a PEDv increase we’ll see, lion head. Analysts, on aver- which has yet to be deter- T:8.125” age, expected 64.698 million mined,” said Plain. photo: les mcewan head, or 96.7 per cent of the year-earlier herd. The hog herd total, as of September 1, was the smallest for the period since the 62.915 million head in 2006. The U.S. breeding herd was 102 per cent of the year-ago level, at 5.920 million head, compared with average trade expectations for 101.7 per cent, or 5.915 million. is a registered trademark used used trademark registered a is

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By Meghan Mast Co-operator staff “In the summer months, temperatures denature o g p r o d u c e r s a re the virus. Dried conditions as well don’t favour warned to be particu- the virus surviving.” H larly vigilant about biosecurity practices this fall because the porcine epidemic Mark Fynn diarrhea virus (PEDv) is more likely to survive in cold, wet weather. The U.S. has also seen the colder temperatures survived “We expect to see more virus incident rates decrease 28 days, which was the dura- cases in the fall,” said Mark in the summer. The percentage tion of the study. Fynn, animal care specialist at of PED-positive environmen- Goyal also found the virus the Manitoba Pork Council. tal samples more than doubled lived longer in wet conditions Manitoba’s Chief Veterinary between November and May — it survived only a week in Officer (CVO) has recently (an average of 24.19 per cent), dry feed, but in wet feed, it confirmed two new cases of compared to the summer — survived for the entire 28 days PEDv in the province, bring- between June and September of the study. ing the total to four. Both file photo (an average of 9.5 per cent). Andrew Dickson, general were discovered on sow farms “In the summer months, manager of the Manitoba Pork in the southeast. The virus, disposable boot covers when causes of single cases is dif- temperatures denature the Council, said the latest case though not dangerous to walking around high-risk sites ficult. “It’s hard to pinpoint virus. Dried conditions as and cooler weather are both human beings, is often lethal and properly washing trucks those factors having an effect well don’t favour the virus good reasons to be more dili- for pigs, particularly piglets, and equipment before re- on one case because it’s rather surviving,” said Fynn. “The gent about biosecurity. and devastating to production entering the farm. anecdotal.” probability increases expo- “This is the time producers and operations in the pork “Although it is dishearten- He looks to areas with nentially when we’re dealing have to be more vigilant,” he industry. ing to see another case arise, higher occurrences of the with colder months.” said. A spokesperson for Mani- we should use this as a lesson virus, such as the United Research in 2013 by Sagar Producers are reminded to toba Agriculture, Food and learned and elevate our biose- States and Ontario, for sea- Goyal, at the University of follow proper procedures as Rural Development said in an curity practices, especially sonal patterns. Minnesota, explored the PEDv they clean out manure stor- emailed statement the depart- with cold, wet weather loom- This year there were 63 survivability in manure and age facilities and spread their ment could not yet confirm ing,” Manitoba Pork said. “As cases of PEDv in Ontario, confirmed it survived longer fields. This means more work, the source because “the epi- we know, the risk of the virus according to Ontario’s Minis- in colder conditions. but ultimately the precaution demiological investigation is spreading increases exponen- try of Agriculture, Food and He tested samples of slurry is worth it. ongoing.” tially in colder seasons.” Rural Affairs website. Fifty- containing PEDv stored at 25 “If producers follow the Manitoba Pork Council Symptoms of PED in older eight of those cases were spot- C, 4 C and -20 C and at dif- standards we developed four released a statement earlier animals such as sows are gen- ted near the end of January ferent levels of humidity. The years ago they should be well reminding producers to fol- erally limited to “loose feces,” until the end of April. Only five virus lived for 14 days at room protected,” said Dickson. low the proper biosecurity the CVO said. cases were reported during the temperature. However, PEDv measures, such as wearing Fynn said determining the summer. in the samples stored at the [email protected]

Good times the ‘new normal,’ says cattle leader ABP chair Greg Bowie says there is plenty of opportunity in the beef business

By Alexis Kienlen that we’re looking at this as the been fierce competition for farm- staff new normal,” he said. “We’ve just land, he said. caught up for a lot of bad years, “When we have a few years of ood times have finally and now things are looking more these good prices and it becomes returned to the beef sec- positive.” the new normal, instead of just a G tor, and now is the time to There are tremendous opportu- peak in the cycle, people will start focus on bringing in the next gen- nities for those wanting to expand being able to justify the price that eration, says the chair of Alberta and for new entrants, he said. But they are going to have to pay for Beef Producers. young people face an additional that land, to be competitive with The entire industry has turned barrier in getting started com- other industries,” he said. greyer during the difficult decade pared to those in the grain sector. One of the main challenges for following the discovery of BSE, “We can insure price, but as far his, and other organizations in the said Greg Bowie. as production insurance, there’s beef sector, is fighting for more “Not only is the average pro- really nothing that allows us to research dollars, he said. ducer in the beef industry older cover off some of those things. For Research funding has than in most industries, but the a young person going to a bank, decreased in recent years, and people involved in the industry it’s more difficult for them to go in it’s critical to get that money back end of things tend to be a little if they’re proposing a beef opera- and attract a new generation of older as well,” said Bowie, a seed tion rather than a grain opera- researchers. stock producer from Ponoka. tion.” “Our competitiveness com- “But in the last few years, we Moreover, building a herd pared to other beef-exporting have seen a number of younger doesn’t happen in a season. nations around the world is people getting involved and “When someone thinks about crucial to maintaining our rea- becoming delegates, so that is a keeping back heifer calves, that’s sonable prices,” he said. “If we positive sign.” a long-term investment,” noted can’t be competitive with other The Canadian and Alberta Bowie. “For an established pro- nations and we start to fall back, cattle herds are still contracting, ducer, it’s a little easier to do it’s very difficult to regain that with many older, smaller produc- because they’ve got the equity again.” ers taking advantage of the price and they can make it happen. But the decision by McDonald’s rebound over the past couple of For a young producer to do that, to pilot “sustainable beef” initia- years to exit the business. it’s very hard to justify that and tive is a sign that there’s a bright The rebuilding process will take keep the cash flow going.” future for the Canadian beef time, but will accelerate once peo- It takes determination to get industry, he said. ple see that raising cattle is a good into the cattle business, espe- “McDonald’s could have cho- business to be in. cially in a province where there sen another place to do its pilot “Most people think that we’re are an abundance of good-pay- project, but it chose Canada.” riding a high and we’re going to ing jobs in the energy industry come down, but my opinion is and other sectors, and there’s [email protected]

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Monsanto Fund ‘Hardware disease’ is a scholarships awarded common problem in cow herds Thanks to the farmers Good pasture sanitation is important, and rumen magnets are a good investment who know them best, 65 rural high school gradu- the magnet for use in another ates have received $1,500 animal. It also provides useful scholarships from the Roy Lewis, DVM Modern farms use a lot of large equipment such evidence of the metal sources Monsanto Fund to pur- Beef 911 as silage choppers and feed wagons that can be to your operation. I have seen sue a future in agricul- the source of metal. these magnets attract such ture. things as fencing staples, chain This was the first time links, grease nipples, wire nails, in the 23-year history ets call it traumatic reticu- screws… the list goes on and of the Monsanto Fund loperitonitis, but it’s bet- on. Unfortunately the mag- Opportunity Scholarship V ter known as “hardware nets will not attract aluminum program that applicants disease,” a term referring to a ulum. The magnets are a low-cost If you have ever had cows and some other metals used in were required to submit a medical condition caused when investment ($3-$5) and stay in the doing poorly, hardware disease today’s modern farming prac- nomination from a local an object penetrates through the reticulum for the life of the cow is a possibility. A magnet can eas- tices. farmer along with high reticulum, or second stomach or bull. As ruminal contractions ily be administered. Insert the school transcripts, gen- causing infection in the abdomen. push the feed past this area (all magnet into the animal’s mouth Keep pastures clean eral reference letter, lists If a sharp object goes through the feed must pass this area), ferric- with a plastic or aluminum ball- We must try and minimize expo- of achievements, com- diaphragm, the cow can die of containing metal objects attach ing gun and wait to be sure it is sure of cattle to metal objects by munity involvement, and heart failure. to the magnet. The digestive swallowed. keeping pastures clean. Picking an essay explaining, “In Hardware disease drains pro- juices gradually degrade the metal up wire fragments when fencing what area of agriculture duction of a cow herd since pen- pieces, so there is a continual Routine with dairy cows and keeping equipment in good would you like to work etration can also cause infection transition of metal being attracted In our practice, almost all dairy repair all minimize the exposure and why?” and abscesses with adhesions and degraded so the magnets cows have magnets inserted our cattle have to picking up The 2014 Monsanto (scarring). This can lead to the never lose their effectiveness. when they enter the breeding metal objects. Old deteriorating Fund Opportunity Schol- cow losing weight and having Modern farms use a lot of large herd. Purebred breeders put a fences are a very common source arship winners are all intestinal problems. Diarrhea equipment such as silage chop- lot of value on their stock and of metal. Grade 12 graduates from may result, or it appears to “walk pers and feed wagons that can be should consider magnets. It may For every case of clinical hard- farm families who are on eggs” (humped back and stiff the source of metal. For instance, be wise for purebred breeders ware disease there are probably enrolled in a first-year gait). a silage cutter can pick up a chunk and commercial producers to put many subclinical cases where degree or diploma pro- With advanced hardware dis- of wire in a swath and turn it into them in valuable breeding bulls decreased production is the only gram in agriculture or an ease there may be infection many sharp, bite-size pieces. or if hardware has been a prob- real sign. In situations where you agricultural-related field around the heart, and brisket Cattle are indiscriminate eaters. lem give all breeding-age heif- have one or more cases of clinical this fall at a recognized edema resulting from the heart They do not sift through their feed ers a magnet. They stay in for the hardware yearly or if pasturing Canadian educational failure. When they reach this stage the way some other species such life of the animal so are a small very metal-littered pastures, con- institution. treatment is seldom successful. as horses do. This is why we find investment for a long-term gain. sider magnetizing every animal. “I am so inspired by the Occasionally the infection will things such as metal and twine Magnets can often be pur- This may be an investment well quality of the applicants. damage or overstimulate the balls in their stomachs. chased in bulk for a reduced worth it. For sure valuable bulls It amazes me what these vagus nerve (this nerve is respon- It is a good idea that many price. Several brands are on the and breeding stock should be people have accom- sible for rumen contractions). If equipment manufacturers market and generally speaking routinely given magnets as year- plished at such a young overstimulated the cow or bull already put large strong magnets the better the quality (strength), lings when they enter the breed- age,” said Sue Clayton, may appear bloated. on equipment such as feed wag- the higher the price (most are less ing herd. Place heavy magnets on community liaison co- Grunting from the pain is ons, silage choppers and blow- than $4). Test them before use — feeding equipment and be sure ordinator with the Fac- another common finding. Veteri- ers. It is amazing how much metal coins, nails etc. should be very and have your vet retrieve a mag- ulty of agricultural and narians often diagnose hardware accumulates in these areas after hard to pull off. If they aren’t, the net if doing a post-mortem. It can food sciences at the Uni- by listening for a grunt with the only a few days of use. These mag- magnet isn’t strong enough. Two reveal much about how and what versity of Manitoba, one stethoscope at the same time as nets should be cleaned weekly to magnets are no improvement types of sharp metal objects your of the program judges. “It doing a withers pinch. allow new pieces to be attracted. because they will attach to one cattle are exposed to. made for some terribly Unfortunately, these magnets another, perhaps increasing the difficult decisions for the Prevention is key do not protect cows on pasture surface area to attach to but that Roy Lewis is a large-animal veterinarian judges, but it made us The key to this disease is preven- or eating baled hay. Magnets or is all. practising at the Westlock, Alberta marvel at what the future tion. A heavy exceptionally strong metal detectors are also used in If an animal requires a post- Veterinary Centre. His main interests are of agriculture holds.” rumen magnet can sit in the retic- commercial feed mills. mortem, the vet can retrieve bovine reproduction and herd health. All applications were reviewed by an independent judging panel comprised of: Clayton; Robert Adamson, consultant and program director with Pembina Trails School Reminder Notice Of Public Hearing Division; Delaney Ross Burtnack, president of the Canadian Association Applicant: Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation of Agri-Retailers (CAAR); Don Pincock, Monsanto HEARING: GENERAL INFORMATION: Canada retiree, Geeta Chopra, account execu- The Public Utilities Board (Board) anticipates holding a public hearing Interested parties should take note that the Board does not have jurisdiction tive with Think Shift Inc., of an application from Manitoba Public Insurance Corporation (MPI) over the MPI lines of business denoted as Extension or SRE, or as to MPI’s and John Morriss, associ- for approval of rates and premiums for compulsory vehicle and driver Driver and Vehicle Licensing operation. insurance as of March 1, 2015. The hearing would take place at the ate publisher with Farm Persons seeking further information as to MPI’s application, or with respect Board’s Hearing Room, 4th Floor, 330 Portage Avenue, Winnipeg, MB Business Communica- to the Board’s process, and/or wishing to address the public hearing in (commencing at 9:00 a.m.) on October 22, 2014. tions. French should notify the Board Secretary by October 3, 2014. As well, The scholarship interested parties may examine MPI’s application and supporting materials, RATE IMPACT: program received 173 either at the offices of the Corporation or on its website, or the Board’s office applications from across The Corporation is requesting approval for Basic Autopac vehicle and drivers or on its website. Canada this year. licence insurance rates and premiums effective March 1, 2015, which, if Manitoba recipients approved, would result in a 3.4% overall increase. The 3.4% increase is CONTACT INFORMATION: comprised of a 2.4% increase in premium revenue (excluding the impact of included: Julie Campbell The Public Utilities Board vehicle upgrades and an increased overall driver and vehicle population) and of Isabella, Stephanie 400-330 Portage Avenue a 1.0% Rate Stabilization Reserve Rebuilding Fee. Dousselaere, of Cartright, Winnipeg, MB R3C 0C4 Joseph Holtmann of Actual vehicle and driver premiums would vary depending on claim and Website: www.pub.gov.mb.ca Rosser, Tomina Jackson driving experience, insurance use, territory and vehicle rate group. Full Telephone: (204) 945-2638 of Inglis, Monique Jans- particulars, including the rate impact and application, can be found on the Toll-Free: (866) 854-3698 sen of Brunkild, Elliott Manitoba Public Insurance website www.mpi.mb.ca. Kiel of Teulon, Zachary Email: [email protected] Koscielny of Strathclair, PARTICIPATION: DATED this 8th day of September 2014 Brayden Kreshewski of Parties wishing to submit a brief or to express comments at the hearing “Original Signed By:” Minnedosa, Karleigh should contact the Board Secretary. Lewis of Gladstone, Hollis M. Singh Sonya Michaleski of Ash- Secretary ville, Melanie Mueller of The Public Utilities Board Arnaud, Jake Rawluk of Moosehorn, Rianna Tonn of Plumas, and Bradley Five days notice Wheelchair access Wright of MacGregor. required. is available.

14-063-02-10 PUB Reminder Notice 8 x 6-25 88AG.indd 1 9/12/14 1:49 PM 36 The Manitoba Co-operator | October 2, 2014 LIVESTOCK AUCTION RESULTS

Weight Category Ashern Gladstone Grunthal Heartland Heartland Killarney Ste. Rose Winnipeg Brandon Virden Feeder Steers Sep-24 Sep-23 Sep-23 Sep-23 Sep-17 n/a Sep-25 Sep-26 No. on offer 561* 631* 401* 710* 1,144* n/a 1,065* 810* Over 1,000 lbs. n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 185.00-207.00 900-1,000 180.00-223.00 190.00-219.50 185.00-208.00 200.00-229.00 196.00-221.00 n/a n/a 200.00-223.00 800-900 200.00-236.75 205.00-239.00 200.00-225.00 210.00-243.00 215.00-233.50 n/a 200.00-231.00 (240.00) 215.00-246.00 700-800 210.00-250.00 215.00-258.00 210.00-240.00 245.00-269.00 230.00-261.00 n/a 220.00-250.00 (260.00) 230.00-249.00 600-700 235.00-265.00 220.00-267.00 225.00-252.00 260.00-290.00 240.00-273.00 n/a 240.00-270.00 (276.00) 230.00-265.00 500-600 244.00-264.00 240.00-290.25 235.00-267.00 285.00-310.00 258.00-308.00 n/a 275.00-300.00 (305.00) 245.00-280.00 400-500 274.00-310.00 280.00-320.00 250.00-325.00 310.00-335.00 280.00-331.00 n/a 270.00-316.00 (320.00) 285.00-320.00 300-400 300.00-359.00 300.00-371.00 300.00-400.00 325.00-374.00 300.00-375.00 n/a 225.00-325.00 (330.00) 300.00-377.00 Feeder heifers 900-1,000 lbs. 190.00-204.50 n/a n/a 165.00-190.00 172.00-197.00 n/a n/a 170.00-205.00 800-900 192.00-219.75 180.00-218.50 185.00-210.00 195.00-215.00 195.00-217.00 n/a 180.00-215.00 (215.00) 200.00-217.00 700-800 190.00-231.00 180.00-225.00 190.00-228.00 200.00-225.00 205.00-231.00 n/a 200.00-230.00 (237.00) 215.00-230.00 600-700 200.00-236.00 200.00-247.50 200.00-230.00 225.00-240.00 220.00-241.00 n/a 200.00-265.00 (255.00) 217.00-245.00 500-600 210.00-238.00 210.00-260.00 225.00-262.00 245.00-270.00 220.00-270.00 n/a 220.00-255.00 (260.00) 220.00-255.00 400-500 220.00-257.00 250.00-282.00 245.00-310.00 285.00-310.00 245.00-305.00 n/a 230.00-280.00 (291.00) 230.00-285.00 300-400 259.00-290.00 250.00-285.00 275.00-350.00 290.00-345.00 260.00-315.00 n/a 240.00-285.00 (290.00) 250.00-310.00 Slaughter Market No. on offer 150 n/a 115 116 n/a n/a 223 200 D1-D2 Cows 115.00-127.00 80.00-131.00 n/a 120.00-131.00 113.00-127.00 n/a 118.00-128.00 (129.50) 120.00-126 D3-D5 Cows 100.00-115.50 n/a 110.00-117.00 100.00-119.00 80.00-113.00 n/a 105.00-118.00 110.00-115.00 Age Verified 120.00-135.00 n/a n/a n/a 115.00-130.00 n/a 136 n/a Good Bulls 120.00-150.50 125.00-140.50 128.00-143.25 135.00-151.00 127.00-153.00 n/a 135.00-151.00 (153.00) 145.00-152.00 Butcher Steers n/a n/a n/a 145.00-154.00 148.00-155.00 n/a n/a n/a Butcher Heifers n/a n/a n/a 143.00-153.00 147.00-153.00 n/a n/a n/a Feeder Cows n/a n/a 120.00-130.00 n/a 125.00-139.00 n/a n/a 100.00-126.00 Fleshy Export Cows n/a n/a 118.00-122.00 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a Lean Export Cows n/a n/a 110.00-115.00 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a Heiferettes n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 105.00-132.00 n/a * includes slaughter market (Note all prices in CDN$ per cwt. These prices also generally represent the top one-third of sales reported by the auction yard.)

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Brant-Argyle School principal Laura Perrella (l to r), parent and part-time bus driver Gwen Buchanan, and former students Tracy Dunstan and Charlie Amy, are excited about the upcoming Oct. 4 centennial celebrations of the Brant-Argyle School. pHOTO: LorraINE STEVENSON Heritage school building reaches 100 years Brant-Argyle School, the only school of the consolidation era that’s continuously operated as a school, turns 100 this weekend

By Lorraine Stevenson Her husband, Bruce, can remember But families currently sending 52 Surrounded by history co-operator staff / Argyle being jammed in a van that picked up children to the Kindergarten to Grade His love of history was fostered by all the farm kids in the early 1960s, 8 classes offered here do so because attending a school like this one, says chool started here on October 5, says Buchanan. the site is an architectural gem. Campbell. 1914 and it never stopped. “There were so many. It was noth- Their small school, with its multi- “I was surrounded by history. Every S A hundred years later, Brant- ing to put nine or 10 kids in a single age classrooms, offers a quality pro- day I walked into a building that was Argyle School, a handsome two-sto- vehicle and drive them to school.” gressive education to all its students, pretty much a museum, with its original rey building of yesteryear, still bus- He’ll also tell you about the time and something more besides, says floors and ceiling and it was just the tles with students filling its four class- he mistakenly addressed one of his school principal Laura Perrella. love of this building and family going rooms each day — right after they teachers as “Mom.” She was a relative. This is a school environment where to it and the connection to it that really hang up their outerwear in what they “This school has always been like children learn to be leaders as well as drove me to want to protect that and tell still call “the cloakrooms.” a family. If you did something bad at the importance of contributing and that story,” he said. This weekend hundreds of families, school you knew when you got home taking part. “Our kids aren’t scared Campbell has now collected hun- supporters, and anyone with some you’d be in serious trouble.” to participate in things because they dreds more stories as well as photos and connection to Manitoba’s only contin- The only serious trouble the school always have,” she said. “Here you’re other documents in time for the Oct. 4 uously operated consolidated school itself has faced were the times it’s on the volleyball team because it’s centennial, which will include speeches will celebrate that century milestone. been threatened with closure. In the not really a choice. We need you. and entertainment, and various displays Their community grew up around early 1990s, Interlake School Division Whereas in some of our larger schools including a three-dimensional laser- this school and many say its con- trustees, fretting over costs, class not everyone who wants to play gets cut model of the school created at the tinuous presence here has, without a sizes, and declining student numbers, to play.” University of Manitoba. doubt, fostered the village of Argyle’s proposed such a fate. The community’s ties, and paren- Another centrepiece of a rural educa- own longevity and viability. tal and volunteer support for it also tion will be on display too: school buses. The school is why her family lives Community support teach the students they belong to Charlie Amy started school here in here, says Tracy Dunstan. Her three Argyle stood its ground. Residents something. 1951 and is bringing an old school van children are the third generation to did their homework about why such “And a very important part of being his family owns to park alongside a attend Brant-Argyle. a school could, and should stay open. a healthy person is feeling like you present-day bus. “We moved back here from Calgary The community also vowed to fund- belong,” said Perrella. “Community “In the Dirty ’30s, people were able so my kids could start school here,” raise and support the school. is very, very important in a school to take turns driving the school van to said Dunstan, who recalls her own first “We made a conscious effort to and when your school is settled in pay their taxes,” said Amy, who has been day passing through its doors in 1965. help keep the school open,” says an environment that is very commu- a bus driver himself for 40 years with Her great-grandfather, John Morrison, Dunstan, who has chaired the parent nity minded like this, and everybody Interlake School Division. “My grand- was the general contractor for the first council and been a school trustee. participates, that’s very important for mother used to drive it in September west half of the school. (Additions The building was designated a pro- students.” and October.” were made to the school as the com- vincial heritage site by the province “It’s our community centre,” said Amy’s family’s recollections can route munity expanded over the years.) of Manitoba in 1999, deemed worthy Shayne Campbell, today a high right back to Brant-Argyle’s beginnings. The Buchanans, another Argyle of the status because of its well-pre- school teacher in nearby Teulon “My grandparents moved here in farm family, have five generations served features, including the banks who while in Grade 7 here started a 1917, just after the school was built,” he connected to the school. Their own of windows and hardwood staircase. museum as a school project. said. three children, and their son’s kids School consolidation in the 1950s The Settlers, Rails and Trails “My dad went to school here. My have attended the same school as and 1960s saw many schools with Museum is today a community- grandfather was on the school board.” their father and his parents, Gwen similar features closed and eventually based non-profit organization with Buchanan said. bulldozed. Campbell as its executive director. [email protected] The Manitoba Co-operator | October 2, 2014 38 COUNTRY CROSSROADS

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Potato and Apple Salad with Cream Dressing There are many variations on the classic potato salad recipe. This one renews the tradition with the addition of apples, celery and walnuts and a pleasantly creamy dressing. Crisp, fresh and nutritious, this salad is simple to prepare and can be served as a side dish or a light lunch. 1 lb. small red potatoes, diced 2 tsp. chopped parsley 1/2 tsp. sugar 1 tsp. salt Ground black pepper, to taste 1/2 c. 35% cream 1 tbsp. Dijon mustard 1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice 2 medium red apples 2 celery ribs, sliced 1/4 c. chopped green onions Walnuts or crumbled Canadian blue cheese In a covered saucepan simmer potatoes until tender, about seven to 10 minutes; cool. In a small bowl whisk next seven ingredients. Dice apples and combine in a large bowl with cooled potatoes, celery and green onions. Pour cream The crunch has come dressing over the potato mixture and toss. The apples are crisp and delicious to eat Sprinkle with chopped walnuts or blue cheese. right off the tree, but they also bake into Serves 4. Lorraine Stevenson some very sweet apple crisps. We’ve made CROSSROADS RECIPE SWAP several and put more in the freezer for winter. Still, that’s barely making a dent in all those apples. Do you have more apples than you can Apple and Onion Sausages alk about slow food. First we planted wag a stick at right now? You can only eat that apple tree (a Millstream pur- so many cakes and muffins made with I tried this recipe last week with a mild beef sau- chased from our local nursery). Then them. You’ll find many apple recipes on sage. This is a very quick, delicious and filling T supper. we watched it grow. It was definitely worth the www.dairygoodness website of Dairy the wait. This fall that tree has produced Farmers of Canada, including these ideas 12 mild Italian sausages or other mild sausages, a huge load of wonderful apples, so many for eating your apple surplus at different sliced 1 inch thick we are wondering what to do with them all. meals and different times of the day. 1/4 c. butter 4 large apples, peeled, cored and sliced 2 onions, sliced Salt and pepper, to taste Yummy Apple Breakfast Preheat oven to 375 F with racks in top and bot- In large saucepan, sauté sausage in half the tom thirds of oven. Butter two large baking sheets butter over medium heat for 15 minutes. Add Cookies or line with parchment paper. In a large bowl, apples, onions and remaining butter and cook Cookies for breakfast? These moist cookies loaded whisk together oats, flour, cinnamon, baking for another 10 minutes, or until apples and with oats, milk and fresh apples are a terrific start powder and salt. In another bowl, whisk together onions are tender, stirring occasionally. Salt and to the day at home or on the go. sugar, eggs, milk, butter and vanilla. Pour over dry pepper to taste. ingredients and sprinkle with apples; stir until just 2 c. quick-cooking rolled oats blended. Drop batter by 1/4 cup for each cookie Serve immediately with home-fried potatoes. 1-1/2 c. whole wheat flour onto prepared baking sheets at least two inches Preparation time: 10 minutes. 2 tbsp. ground cinnamon apart. Bake for about 15 minutes, switching pans Cooking time: 25 minutes. 1-1/2 tsp. baking powder on racks halfway, or until a tester inserted in the Serves 8. 1/2 tsp. salt centre comes out clean. Let cool on pans on racks 3/4 c. packed brown sugar for two minutes, then transfer to racks to cool 2 eggs completely. 1 c. milk Variations: 1/4 c. butter, melted Sweet Potato, Apple and 1 tsp. vanilla extract Reduce the apples to 1 cup and add 1/2 cup Parsnip Purée 1-1/2 c. finely chopped apples (about 1 large) chopped toasted hazelnuts, walnuts or pecans and/or 1/3 cup chopped dried cherries. This would be a perfect side dish for the Source: All recipes courtesy of Dairy Thanksgiving table. Farmers of Canada 4 sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch chunks 1 lb. parsnips, peeled and cut into thick slices 2 apples, peeled and cored and cut into chunks 1 c. 35% cream 1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg Salt and pepper, to taste Recipe Swap Place sweet potatoes and parsnips in large pot. Cover with cold salted water and bring to boil. If you have a recipe or a column Reduce heat and simmer covered for 20 minutes. suggestion please write to: Add apples and continue to simmer about 10 minutes until vegetables and apples are very ten- Manitoba Co-operator der. Drain well and return to pot. Recipe Swap, Box 1794 Carman, Set pot over low heat; mash vegetables and Manitoba R0G 0J0 or email apples, while gradually adding cream. Stir in Lorraine Stevenson at: seasonings. [email protected] Cooking time: 30 minutes. Serves 8. 39 The Manitoba Co-operator | October 2, 2014 COUNTRY CROSSROADS

“ ndrew Jackson leaned back in his chair and “Why ARE you here?” said Brady. “Your ideas are rapped his knuckles on the table. The horrible.” A “I call this meeting of the Jackson “I’m reading between the lines here Mom,” Amalgamated Agricultural Enterprises to order,” he said Randy, “but are you saying you find cooking said in the most official tone he could muster. “Let’s Jacksons Thanksgiving dinner to be a big job?” “It is a big job,” said Rose. “I’m no spring chicken get down to business.” To his evident surprise, BY ROLLIN PENNER conversation around the table actually stopped. you know.” “OK,” he said. “I didn’t think anyone was paying “Well then,” said Randy, “here is the obvious attention.” solution. We need to move before Thanksgiving “We are,” said Randy who was seated to Andrew’s Day. Thanksgiving is on Monday so we need to left. “Lead on.” move on, like, Saturday. That gives everybody a “Right,” said Andrew. He paused and looked at day, Sunday, to settle in. Then on Monday all you Rose across the table. “What was our first order of have to do Mom, is cook the turkey and get it over business again?” here, to what will then be our house. Jackie and I Jennifer raised her hand. “Oh I know!” she said. can do the potatoes and the squash and Amanda “I vote we change the name of our farm to Jacksons can do vegetables and Jennifer can…” He looked Amalgamated Agricultural Management! Then all over at Jennifer. “There must be something you our letterhead could say JAAM at the top! Yummy!” can do, no?” “You can’t vote yet,” said Brady disdainfully. “First “Pumpkin pie?” said Jennifer. there has to be a motion and then a debate and “Right up until there,” said Brady, “it was a really THEN the chairman has to call for a vote.” good plan.” “Quick Dad!” said Jennifer. “Call for a vote!” “What?” said Jennifer. “You think I can’t make a “Settle down,” said Andrew. “I just remembered good pumpkin pie?” what we’re here for.” “I’m pretty sure,” said Brady. There was an expectant pause during which “Pumpkin pie is not that much work,” said Andrew raised his mug and took a sip of coffee. He Andrew, “but Rose and I have been tossing around Rose. “I can probably manage that. And Jennifer set the mug back down. the idea of doing it on Thanksgiving Day.” will be here anyway so she can do the setting up “Moving day,” he said. There was another pause while the others and whatnot.” “Oh, that,” said Jennifer. “Well that doesn’t even considered this. “The real question,” said Andrew, “is, will every- include me, so why am I here?” “I think even Jennifer could come up with a better body actually be ready to move by Saturday?” “You are here,” said Andrew, “because whether idea than that,” said Randy at length. There was a brief silence. we like it or not, you are part of the family. And “Yeah, no kidding,” said Jennifer. “Why “We’re pretty much ready now,” said Brady. “You sometimes you have good ideas. So far today, not Thanksgiving Day exactly?” and Mom are mostly leaving your furniture here so much,” he added. “Well,” said Rose, “I thought to myself, which is and buying new stuff right? So we don’t have a lot “I vote we look for a chairman who can keep our easier? Moving or cooking Thanksgiving dinner?” to move. I already talked to the guys at the second- meetings focused on business,” said Brady. “You obviously haven’t moved in a long hand store and they’re ready to come by with a truck “Oh really?” said Andrew. “And who do you think time,”said Brady. to pick up our furniture to make room for you so that might be?” “You obviously haven’t ever cooked Thanksgiving that’s looked after.” Brady looked around the table. “We’d probably dinner,” said Rose. “It’s not a long move for us,” said Randy, “and have to hire one,” he said. “I think it would be worthwhile,” said Randy, “to Jackie’s been packing all summer so we’re good to go.” “Good luck finding room for that in the budget,” try to come up with a plan that would allow us to Andrew looked over at Rose. “What do you think?” said Andrew. both move and have Thanksgiving dinner.” he asked. “When is moving day?” asked Randy. “Have we “We could move later,” said Jennifer. “We could Rose looked around the table, then raised her cof- settled on that?” just have Thanksgiving dinner like normal and then fee cup in the air. “Well I wouldn’t say we’ve settled on it,” said we could move on, like, Christmas Day.” “The time has come,” she said. “Let’s git’er done!”

Add some texture to your room Without it an area can be cold and stark, so here’s some ideas

oasis — perfect for a restful bedroom — Connie Oliver and fabric even provides auditory softness Around the House because it absorbs sound.

Textiles room by room room without textiles is a room In a bedroom consider including a pad- without visual and tactile warmth. ded headboard covered in a fabric like AYet we often consider textiles as an faux suede. Soft curtains that pool on afterthought when planning an update the floor might be an excellent choice to our décor. We might paint our bed- in lieu of, or in addition to, linear blinds room in a fresh new colour, for instance, or shades. Consider installing a padded, but continue to use our faded bedding fabric-covered valance for additional vis- and window coverings. Perhaps the liv- ual softness. ing room has been updated with new A living room without textiles can be cold furniture but the area rug, toss cushions and stark. Toss cushions are an easy fix as and draperies are original. Textiles play are furniture throws. Fabric upholstery ver- an important part in most rooms in the sus leather is a visually warmer choice. If home so they require attention at the you already have leather furniture consider onset of a decorating plan. including a fabric-covered ottoman and/ or accent chair in a fresh, new pattern to Inspiration bring in some warmth and colour. A plush Fabric can be a wonderful inspiration for area rug under the furniture grouping will your colour palette and overall design ground the arrangement, add colour and scheme when planning a redo. Whether pattern and also provide softness under- you happen upon fabulous curtains or fan- foot. Draperies in common rooms like this tastic bedding, fabric can be the jumping- usually dominate a large portion of the wall Textiles can be added to a room with an area rug, upholstered furniture and extra pillows and off point for an entirely new décor style. If space so it’s important to give them the throws. PHOTO: COURTESY DULUX the pattern and colours are attractive then attention they require. the colours will work well together as an Linens in the kitchen and bathroom, overall colour plan. while necessary, can also be a great way to growth charts) extra bed pillows and braided fringe on lampshades. Include a add colour and pattern. Treat yourself to throws to add softness and warmth to their decorative throw rug to the foyer or thresh- Tactile comfort new linens that will update your kitchen bedroom and/or playroom. old to provide softness underfoot. Even a Plush carpeting, sumptuous bedding, cosy and/or bath. A new shower curtain, towels Textiles can even be added through few of these small additions can add texture furniture throws all combine to make a and bath mats can give your tired bath- accessories. Fabric-covered photo frames, and visual warmth to any room. room comfy, and the right textiles make for room an updated, fresh look. Bright new upholstered footstools, canvas artwork, Keep textiles in mind when planning to a soothing space. Take a look at the tranquil curtains can help dress up a boring kitchen wall tapestries and fabric-covered lamp- update your décor. They can provide inspi- bedroom photograph, for example. The and a fresh tablecloth in co-ordinating col- shades are just a few examples. Add fab- ration for your colour scheme, will add tex- bedding, bed skirt and pillows, the uphol- ours will help finish the new look. rics to the backs of open bookshelves. Use ture and warmth, and will help finish off stered furniture and rich carpeting all say For kids’ rooms incorporate plush ani- table runners on a long coffee table, the top your space with style and comfort. comfort, and softness abounds here. The mals, floor cushions, padded bedrails, of a piano or on a dresser. Add decorative monochromatic colour creates a serene bed skirts, wall art made from felt, (like textiles like tassels to curtain tiebacks or Connie Oliver is an interior designer from Gimli, Manitoba The Manitoba Co-operator | October 2, 2014 40 COUNTRY CROSSROADS

Reader’s Photo Make a quick and easy table runner

Front. PHOTO: Myrlene Currie

By Myrlene Currie and the trim 18 inches x wof. Sew Freelance contributor these two pieces together lengthwise, right sides together, forming a You will surprise yourself by how tube. Press the seams away from the quickly you can create a new centre piece. Turn right side out and runner for your table. arrange so the side trim is equal on both sides. Press. Trim the short ends Supplies: even (as fabric isn’t always exactly • 12 inches x width of fabric (wof) of the same width). Fold the runner in feature fabric half lengthwise and sew the ends (I • 18 inches x wof of co-ordinating use 1/4-inch seams). Press seams fabric for back and front trim open. Open, turn right side and you • Iron-on interfacing to back fabrics now have your “V” on each end. (optional to create stiffer finished Press. Put tassels, buttons or piece) whatever you like on each end.

A good day’s work. PHOTO: BARBARA WOLLMAN Instructions: Myrlene Currie writes from Cut the top piece 12 inches x wof Carman, Manitoba

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Forcing bulbs to flower Pot up some bulbs and store now to enjoy flowers in winter

By Albert Parsons successfully, you will need space top of the bulbs until only the Freelance contributor either in a refrigerator or in a tips are visible. Plant the bulbs storage area in the house that is shoulder to shoulder, close but f you are not looking for- very cool — where the tempera- not touching each other. Finally, ward to a long Prairie winter ture is maintained consistently dust the top of the soil with a I spent indoors without much just above freezing. Many peo- bit of soil insecticide powder to gardening to do, you might like ple have a second refrigerator deter fungus gnats. to take some action now to par- which is ideal for this purpose, Check the pot(s) from time tially alleviate the upcoming as is a cold room in the base- to time during the winter to winter blues. Just when you feel ment if you are lucky enough to ensure that the soil is moist — if that you cannot endure another have one. it gets dry, add water, and if it snowflake, you will enjoy a burst A single hyacinth can be seems to be too wet, bring the of spring to cheer you up. What planted in a four-inch pot pot out of the storage area for a you have to do now is pot up while three will fit nicely into a couple of hours, rough up the some spring flowering bulbs six-inch pot. Half a dozen tulip soil and allow some of the mois- and put them into storage to bulbs will create a nice display ture to evaporate before return- be brought out after Christmas planted in a six-inch pot, while ing the pot to storage. After 10 when they will burst into bloom. daffodil bulbs, particularly the to 12 weeks — probably right Although pots of spring-flow- bigger varieties whose bulbs are after the Christmas holidays, ering bulbs are readily available often double nosed, will require bring the first pot(s) out of stor- for sale in retail outlets, some larger pots — perhaps eight- or age and gradually introduce gardeners still like to force their 10-inch pots. Determine how them to direct light. The foliage own bulbs simply because it many potted bulbs you have will green up, buds will appear, gives them another gardening space to force. and the plants will be in flower activity to work at during the Besides bulbs and contain- within a couple of weeks. long winter. That way, they can ers, you will need a planting Stagger bringing the pots out choose the varieties they want medium; you don’t have to be of storage so that you can enjoy rather than having to take what too particular about it because the bulbs flowering one pot at a is available. Also, stores don’t the bulbs will require few nutri- time. You will want to keep the normally start bringing in pots ents from the soil as the flower foliage growing in bright light of flowering bulbs until late win- buds are already developed after the spent blooms have ter and it is a real treat to have within the bulbs. Use a mix that been clipped off if you wish to your own forced bulbs bloom in drains well — bulbs planted in plant the bulbs into your out- January and February just when a sodden medium may rot in door garden come spring. Water the need for a spring tonic is storage. and fertilize to ensure the bulbs greatest. When the bulbs finally Cover the pot’s drainage remain healthy and get enough bloom, the satisfaction you get holes with an old coffee filter nutrients to set buds for the fol- from having forced the bulbs or piece of newspaper to keep lowing year. If you don’t want yourself provides an additional the soil from coming out, then to bother doing this, compost reward. place some dampened plant- the pot’s contents; you will have Good-quality tulip, crocus, ing medium in the pot until the enjoyed a glorious breath of daffodil and hyacinth bulbs are desired depth is reached upon spring when you most needed it. When your pot of forced bulbs begins to flower, you can imagine for a still available at garden centres, which to set the bulbs. Set the moment that spring has arrived. PHOTO: ALBERT PARSONS perhaps even at reduced prices bulbs onto the planting medium Albert Parsons writes from this late in the fall. To force bulbs and fill in around and over Minnedosa, Manitoba. The Manitoba Co-operator | October 2, 2014 41

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Langruth Minnedosa Interlake Lac du Bonnet Gladstone Hamiota Neepawa Stonewall Rapid City Selkirk Beausejour Portage (204) 467-1858 or (204) 886-7027 www.mcsherryauction.com Virden Austin Winnipeg 1 Brandon Carberry Elm Creek Souris Treherne 1929 Ford Model A Roadster & Sanford Ste. Anne Reston Mariapolis Carman Steinbach 1 St. Pierre Melita Westman 2000 John Deere 7510 1927 Ford Model A Cabriolet Boissevain 242 Morris Killarney Pilot Mound Waskada Winkler Crystal City Morden Red River Altona McSherry Auction Service Ltd Wawota, SK – October 9 Saskatoon, SK – October 16

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GARTON’S AUCTION SERVICE will be conducting Sat., October 4 @ 10:00 am a Private Museum Dispersal Auction for Turtle Riv- Lundar, MB er Relics at 10:30am on Oct. 4th, 2014 located 3-mi S and 3/4-mi W of Ste. Rose, MB. Museum con- South 5 Mile on Hwy #6 then West 1 Mile on Hatchery Rd then 1/2 South Home Quarter sists of cars, trucks, tractors, farm machines & tools Contact: (204) 280-0822 2007 New Holland TJ380 & 12 Parcels of Farmland dating back to 1910. For more info contact Albert or Ottawa, ON – October 16 Sunset Prairie, BC – October 21 Pat Thompson (204)447-3078. Complete listing & INTERNET BIDDING - PARTIAL LIST!! photos can be viewed at www.gartonsauction.com Fendt 920 Vario MFWA 3PH, 4937 hrs * Fendt 712 Vario TMS MFWA 3PH w/ FEL 2075 hrs * 12 JD Justin Newton Bill Lawrence Mo Co 956 15 1/2” Disc Bine * 2) 2012 JD 568 RD Balers * 08 Morris Hay Hiker 1400 Auto Bale Wagon * 08 Tube Line TL 5500 Wrapper * Case 1H WRX301 14 Wheel V Rake * 2) New Idea 521 9’ Sickle Mowers * Morris CP 725 25’ Cult More Equip: 01 Feather Light Al 5th Wheel 24’ Stock Trailer * 95 Duncan 5th Wheel 24’ Flatdeck * 25) Breeding Rams * Sheep Working Dogs Large Amt of Livestock Handling: Equip For Sheep & Cattle, Horse * Go to the Website for full Listing!

(204) 467-1858 or (204) 886-7027 www.mcsherryauction.com 2010 Case IH 8120 AUCTION SALES AUCTION SALES AUCTION SALES 2003 Freightliner Century Classic Farmington, BC – October 22 Manitoba Auctions – Interlake Manitoba Auctions – Interlake Manitoba Auctions – Interlake Peace River, AB – October 23 Anderson/Herauf R Rowein Farms Ltd. UNRESERVED FALL CONSIGNMENT SALE EQUIPMENT CONSIGNMENT

TH BRANDON, MB • SATURDAY OCTOBER 18 9:00 AM 2010 & 2009 John Deere 9770STS 2007 John Deere 9520 White City, SK – October 24 Macklin, SK – November 1

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HARVEST EQUIPMENT: *24’ 4400 Versatile Swather, s/n 210216, No Meter *18’ IH PT Swather *18’ MacDon Reel (off - Versatile 400 Swather) HAYING EQUIPMENT: *16’ NH 1475 Haybine *NH 851 Baler SEED & TILLAGE: *8 Bttm IHC High Clear Plow, auto reset GRAIN HANDLING EQUIPMENT: *13 x 85 Farm King Swing Auger s/n 9191126, 540 10± title acres Country PTO SEED CLEANING EQUIPMENT: *(2) Carter Day 245 Graders (4 rolls, 6’ long w/ 5 slot Rolls) *Carter Day Scalper Aspirator off of a Hart Uniflow 34 Indent *(4) Carter Day 4” Residential Acreage Bucket Elavator Legs – (3) 10’ (1) 8’ VEHICLES: *2003 Kia Serento 4 door, Pwr windows, Locks and Doors, Remote Start, (Work Needed Windshield & chain for transfer case) Ponoka, AB — October 29 TRUCKS: *2000 Freightliner FL106, 830,000 Kms showing, Eng Series 50 Detroit, 10 spd Meritor, 4 Way Lockers, 30’ Double Deck Aluminum Livestock Box *1986 Ford L9000 Gravel Box w/16’ box, Air Gate & Tarp, 3208 CAT, 13 Spd, SAFETIED *1974 Ford F350 Truck, Dump, 8 Cyl, Red, VIN# F37MCU07002, 34,571 Miles Showing TRAILERS: *1987 Doug's Tank Truck Service 48’ Chiefton High Boy Trailer, Tri Axles, air Ride, New Drums & Brakes, bale racks on front & back, strap tie downs, SAFETIED *20’ Green Valley Gooseneck Horse trailer, 4 Horse slant load, walk in tack compartment *18’ Snowmobile Trailer, Tandem Axles *15’ Road King Horse Trailer, bumper Hitch, 3 Horse angle LIVESTOCK: *Cement Hog Panels *Corral Panel *Bale Feeders 3 PT & ATTACHMENTS: *NEW Stout Snow Bucket 96 w/ Double cut-edge w/ skid steer quick attach *NEW Stout Snow Bucket 96 w/ Poly Cut-Edge w/ Skid Steer Quick Attach *NEW Lowe Hyd Auger 1650ch w/ 9in & 12in & 18in w/ skid steer quick attach, designed for 14-25 GPM/2,000-3,300 PSI and uses augers up to 36” in diameter, solid unit structure, heat-treated alloy shaft, HD reduction drive, 9”, 12” & 18” hex bit, Universal Quick attach plate *NEW Lowe Hyd Auger 1650ch w/ 9in & 12in & 15in 2.04± title acres Highway w/ skid steer quick attach, designed for 14-25 GPM/2,000-3,300 PSI and uses augers up to 36” in diameter, solid unit structure, heat-treated alloy shaft, HD reduction drive, 9”, 12” & 18” hex bit, Universal Quick attach plate *NEW Lowe Hyd Auger 750ch w/ 9in, 12in & 15” w/ skid steer quick attach, designed for 7-20 GPM/2,000-3,300 PSI and uses Commercial Property augers up to 18” in diameter, solid unit structure, heat-treated alloy shaft, HD reduction drive, 9”, 12” & 15” hex bit, Universal Quick attach plate *NEW Stout Brush Grapple HDU Stettler, AB — October 29 72” w/ skid steer quick attach, High strength 3/8” steel, Universal Quick attach plate, 72” x 35” x 30”, 8 ¼” Tine Spacing, Grapple opening 32”, 3034 PSI lines WITH ½” cap *NEW Stout Skid Steer Flat Bottom Grapple Bucket HD72, High Strength Steel 3/8” sides, ¼” Bucket, Universal Quick Attach Plate, 72”x41”x30”, 3045 PSI lines with ½” cap, Ironwood Lake Ranch Grapple Opening 32” *NEW Stout Skid Steer Rock Bucket Grapple HD72, 72”, High Strength 3/8” Steel, Universal Quick Attach Plate, 72” x 41” x 30”, 3” Tine Spacing, Grapple Opening 39”, 3045 PSI Hydraulic Line, NPT ½” Hydraulic flat-faced couplers, cylinder guards *NEW Stout Full-Back Pallet Forks 48 in w/ skid steer quick attach, 3-position pin adjustment, 4000 lbs fork rating, High strength steel, Universal quick attach plate, see through spill guard w/walk-through step, frame 51” x 57.5” *NEW Stout Walk-Through Pallet Forks 48” w/skid steer quick attach, 3-position pin adjustment, 4000 lbs fork rating, High Strength Steel, Universal Quick Attach Plate, see through spill guard w/walk- through step, Frame 51”x57.5” *NEW Pallet Forks 48” w/skid steer quick attach, 3-position pin adjustment, 4000 lbs fork rating, High Strength Steel, Universal Quick Attach 2 Deeded Quarters, Plate, Frame 35”x45” *NEW Stout Receiver Hitch Plate, high strength 3/8” steel, Universal quick attach plate, 2” receiver tube *NEW Stout Regular Weld-On Skid Steer Plate, Grazing Lease & License High Strength 3/8” Steel, Universal Quick Attach Plate, Half-Back *NEW Stout Solid Weld-on Skid Steer Plate, High strength ¼” steel, Universal Quick Attach Plate, Full-back *(3) Lac La Biche, AB — October 29 NEW Turco TC180 - 6’ Rototiller, 3pt hitch, 540 PTO, fits 35-55HP Tractor *6’ King Kutter Finish Mower, s/n 1001406707 *Cancade Bucket (fits - Ford Major Tractor) NO MOUNTS *8’ Cancade Blade (Belly Mount) *Allied 580 Loader w/ forks Model 84-580, s/n 1405, Fits - 1066 International *7’ Bucket - Fits Allied 580 Loader *HD Manure Fork - for JD280 Loader *Bale Spear - (fits 280) *Bale Spear - fits JD148 INDUSTRIAL: *(4) NEW 10 x 16.5 E Forerunner SKS – 1 Skid Steer Tires, 12 Ply with Rim Guard, Super Traction, High Sandor Enterprises Ltd. Regina Auction Site Stability *(2) NEW 10FT 20 DRAWER HEAVY DUTY METAL WORK BENCH *(1) NEW 32 Drawer Heavy Duty Tool Box and Cabinet c/w: 89’’x24’’x87’’, top cabinets, *(4) NEW 86’’ Hydraulic Skid Steer Loader Dozer Blade/snow pusher *(2) NEW Heavy Duty Tire Changer, c/w: 110v 60 hz *(3) NEW Loncin MS100 - Plate Compactor 6.5HP , Wheels, Water Tank *(3) NEW Loncin MS20 - Plate Compactor 6.5HP c/w wheel kit *(2) NEW Loncin MS10 - Plate Compactor 6.5HP c/w wheel kit *(4) NEW Powertek PT36L - Wheel Barrow Air Compressor, 10 Gal Tank, 6.5HP *(2) NEW Powertek PT150L - 40 Gal Truck Mount Air Compressor c/w 2 stage 175 PSI *(USED) Garden Denver Compressor SHOP TOOLS & EQUIPMENT: *(2) NEW 2014 Easy Kleen Magnum Plus, 4000 PSI Hot Water Pressure Washer C/W 15 HP Gas, Electric Start *(8) NEW 2014 Easy Kleen Magnum Gold, 4000 PSI 12V Hot Water Pressure Washer, C/W 15 HP Gas, Totally Self Contained *(2) NEW 2014 Easy Kleen Magnum 4000 Ultra, 4000 PSI Hot Water Pressure Washer c/w 15HP Gas *(6) NEW Aero-Pro DW30 Hammer Drill *(2) NEW Aero-Pro DW25 Jack Hammer weight 22 lbs/motor 1050w *(2) NEW Aero-Pro DW45 Jack Hammer weight 31 lbs/motor 1700w *(2) NEW Milton CUT40B - Plazma Cutter 220V, cuts 1/2” Plate 60% Duty Cycle *Mastercraft 12 1/2 Thickness Planer, Model 55-5503-4, s/n 0980-05402013, 120 V PUMPS & GENERATORS: *(2) NEW Powertek IN3500I - 3.5 KW Silent Inverter Generator *(4) NEW Powertek 950DC – 950 Watt Gas Generator, 120v/12vDC *(2) NEW Powertek 3000CL 1996 Concord 4012 40 Ft w/ 2300 2011 Case IH 4420 120 Ft – 3.0kw Gas Generator 120/240/12v DC *(2) NEW Powertek 6500CL – 6.5kw Gas Generator, 120/240/12vDC, 13.0HP *(2) NEW Powertek 7500CL – 7.5kw Gas Generator, Consul, SK – November 3 Rouleau, SK – November 4 120/240, 16 HP *(2) NEW Powertek 9000h – 9KW Gas generator, 15HP, c/w Electric Start *(4) NEW Powertek LTP50C – 2” Waterpump c/w 6.5HP *(4) NEW Powertek LTP80C – 3” Waterpump, 6.5HP *(2) NEW Powertek – 100C 4” Waterpump c/w 9HP *(2) NEW King Power 10000LN Diesel Silent Generator *(4) NEW 3” Gas Engine Water Pump, s/w 6.5 HP TENTS & GATES: *NEW 40Ft x 60FT x 20Ft Gable Truss Peak Ceiling Storage Building c/w Industrial PVC Covers, 13’ x 15’ drive through doors at two ends, 3’ x 6’ entry Lethbridge Auction Site Saskatoon Auction Site door, waterproof, UV and Fire Resistant *(2) NEW 30FT X 85FT X 15FT Peak Ceiling Double Door Storage Building C/W: commercial fabric, waterproof, UV and Fire Resistant, 12’ x 12’ drive through doors at two ends, 3’ x 6’ entry door *(2) NEW 20 ft x 40 ft Fully Enclosed Wedding Party Tent, C/W: doors, windows, 4 side walls *(2) NEW 20FT X 30FT X 12FT Peak Ceiling Storage Shelter C/W: Commercial fabric, roll up door *(2) NEW 10 ft x 20 ft Storage Party Tent Shelter, c/w: windows, front door, side door, air vent, side shade *(2) NEW 10 ft x 20 ft Commercial Instant Pop Up Tent *(1 set) NEW 18FT Heavy Duty Bi-Parting Wrought Iron Driveway Gate TIRES: *Approx 10 tires *(2) 20.8 x 38 Tires MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS: *(3) NEW Relax You DF1688F Multi Function Massage Chair – 120V Black *Assortment of Shovels, Forks, Hose *Assortment of Manuals *Selection of Hand Tools *Rakes *Old Bed Headboard & Footboard *(2) White fold Up Chairs *(2) Seats from a 2008 Toyota Sienna CE Van (fits a 04 - 08)2nd row Seats *Air Ducts - Roof Venting *Ducting *(2) Pallets of Wooden Bar Stool Bottoms *(2) Fuel Tanks w/ Stands *Big Fuel Tanks Unused— 2013 Seed Hawk 45 CALL TODAY TO CONSIGN FOR THIS SALE - 2008 Bourgault 5710 47 Ft w/ 6550 Series 60 Ft w/ 600 SCT Lethbridge, AB – November 20 Saskatoon, SK – December 2 COMPLETE LISTINGS AND PICTURES AT WWW.FRASERAUCTION.COM NEW LISTINGS ADDED DAILY. FRASER AUCTION SERVICE LTD. Call for a FREE Fall Auction Guide BRANDON, MANITOBA Licensed and bonded. P.L. License #918093. Member of M.A.A., S.A.A., A.A.A., A.A.C. PHONE: (204) 727-2001 FAX: (204) 729-9912 www.fraserauction.com EMAIL: [email protected] Auctioneer: Scott Campbell Not responsible for errors in description. Subject to additions and or deletions. Property owners and Fraser Auction Service not responsible for any rbauction.com | 800.491.4494 accidents. GST & PST where applicable. TERMS: Cash or cheque. NOTE: cheques of $50,000 or more must be accompanied by bank letter of credit. Sale conducted by FRASER AUCTION SERVICE 1-800-483-5856 www.fraserauction.com Auction Company License #303043 & 309645 The Manitoba Co-operator | October 2, 2014 43

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UNRESERVED PUBLIC RETIREMENT AUCTION Dennis & Vickie Beauchesne Wawota, SK | October 9, 2014 · 10 am OCTOBER OPENS: Wednesday, Oct. 1 / CLOSES: Wednesday, Oct. 8

for sanding & salting city streets, has TIMED ONLINE broken rear leaf spring Brought to you by SteffesGroup.com 1978 Chevrolet C65 single axle, V8 TRACTORS deck plates, GVL poly, low acres on Backhoe attachment for Bobcat 909 gas, 5&2 spd., air brake, 60’ boom w/ 2000 JD 8410T, air ride cab and seat, conversion, always shedded skid steer, 12” tooth bucket, 9.5’ dig basket controls in bucket & on ground, 4 hyd., 3 pt., quick hitch, PTO, 120”, JD corn head, 8x22”, oil drive, knife depth, universal face plate 11R22.5 tires, 51,430 miles AutoTrac ready, top link, 24” tracks, rolls, light kit, cob saver, GVL poly 2000 JOHN DEERE 7510 TRENCHER & FORKLIFT PICKUP front weights, LED lights, New radiator, snouts, 9000/10 Series hookups Ditch Witch 4010 DD trencher, Deutz 2005 Ford F450 Super Duty, water pump and thermostat, JD 643 corn head, poly snouts, ear diesel, 4WD, hydro, 29x12.50 traction Powerstroke V8 turbo diesel, S/NRW8410T901608 savers, Calmer stalk rolls, stalk rolls tires, 6-way hyd. front blade, A411 automatic, 4WD, all inside controls, 1982 Versatile 835, A/C, heat, 855 were new in 2013, only used on 490 chain trencher, 6’ depth cap., chain is 11’x88” Henderson dump body, 108” Cummins, 12 spd., 3 hyd., 18.4-38 tires, acres, S/N466426 1 year old, 1,413 hrs., S/N409931 Pro Plus blade, Western UltraMount, 60%, approx. 12,000 hrs., New starter, 2009 MacDon FD70 flex draper, 2001 Daewoo G30E-3 forklift, LP, halogen lights, 225/70R19.5 tires, rear always shedded, $20,000 spent on trans. 40’, finger reel, fore/aft, tilt, factory 3 stage mast, 48” forks, 28x9-15 duals, aluminum outside rims, 60,565 & drive line within last 500 hrs., S/N35678 transport, low acres, stored inside, pnuematic front tires, 6.50-10 actual miles, single owner, fuel gauge 1973 Versatile 800, A/C, heat, 855 New draper canvases, rebuilt clutch in pnuematic rear tires, 348 hrs., does not work Cummins, 12 spd., 3 hyd., aux. hyd. for auger drum, Case-IH/NH mounts, S/NCX-04119 air seeder, 18.4-38 inside duals, 90%, DRY VAN TRAILERS JD mount available 1987 Trailmobile tandem axle dry outside 70%, shows 13,285 hrs., 500 SEMI TRACTORS 2011 JOHN DEERE 946 14 FT 2006 JD 635F flex head, Crary air van, 42x8’, (2) side doors, spring ride, hrs. on bottom end engine, front & rear 2007 Volvo VNL64, 48” integral sleeper, system, hyd. fore/aft, single pt. hookup, shelving, 11R22.5 tires diff, New hyd. pumps, S/N500684 Volvo D13, 485 hp., automatic, air ride, S/NH0635F721389 1987 Fruehauf tandem axle dry Case-IH 9230, Row Crop Special, diff lock, tilt, cruise, power windows TILLAGE EQUIPMENT van, 45’x102”, 6’ sliding side door, powershift, 3 pt., PTO, heavy duty & locks, Ali Arc HD aluminum front 2013 Sunflower 6333 land finisher, sliding tandems, shelving, spring ride, drawbar, 18.4-38 tires, Newer insides, bumper, HD rear hitch, 275/80R22.5 37’, single pass, hyd. disc gang adj., 295/75R22.5 tires on steel rims, frame hub duals, 7,700 hrs. tires on all aluminum rims, shows easy screw frame leveling, 20” disc cracked JD 4020, 2WD, wide front, cab w/heat, 546,196 miles blades, S/NAGCS63330CZ600222X37 1983 Theurer tandem axle dry van, powershift, 1 hyd., 3 pt., 540/1000 2010 Peterbilt 386, 66” removable 2012 EarthMaster MWT 3400 vertical 40x8’, sliding tandems, spring ride, roll- PTO, Tilt-O-Matic rock box, Goodyear bunk, ISX Cummins, 485 hp., Eaton tillage machine, 34’, Verti-Go, walking up rear door, side door shelves & front 1979 JOHN DEERE 4440 18.4-34 tires w/duals, 6,842 hrs., New 13 spd., diff lock, jake brake, air slide tandems across, gauge wheels, rolling office, 11R22.5 tires on steel rims starter, second documented owner, 5th, cruise, power windows, locks & baskets, S/N10044 1983 Theurer tandem axle dry van, sold new in Litchfield, MN, owner can mirrors, CD player, info center, Merritt JD 510 disc ripper, rock flex, 7-shank, 45x8’, side door, roll-up rear door, help remove duals and load, headache rack, 270/80R22.5 tires on HIGHLINE 7000HD 11” spacing, depth adj., lights, New sliding tandems, 11R22.5 tires on S/N113082R all aluminum, 95%, 569,710 actual scrapers & ripper points, rebuilt rear steel rims MF 50A industrial, 4 cyl. Perkins, MF miles, includes extensive service gangs, S/NN00510X002963 1977 American tandem axle dry 300 loader, 7’ bucket, MF 54 backhoe, history & work orders, owner states JD 1010 field cultivator, 42’, walking van, 44x8’, shelving, spring ride, 23” bucket, 11L-16 front tires, 16.9-24 truck is DOT’d, detailed, serviced, and tandems, wing gauge wheels, 3-bar 385/65R22.5 super singles, newer dolly SOVEMA 12 WHEEL rear tires, S/N9AI44977 ready to work harrow, some recent hoses stand, doors on back need work 1951 Farmall Super M, wide front, gas, 2000 Sterling, day cab, M11 Cummins, JD 1010 field cultivator, 36’, walking 1973 Fruehauf dry van, 40x8’, roll-up 5 spd., 1 hyd., 540 PTO, 15.5-38 tires, jake brake, diff lock, cruise, A/C, 174” tandems all around, 3-bar harrow rear door, (3) side doors, air ride, starts, runs, drives well, S/NF40670J WB, 22.5 tires on steel budds, shows Case-IH 4700 vibrashank, 37’, walking 288,768 miles, Title will take extra 4-6 hyd. jack MM 705, wide front, diesel, 2 hyd., 540 tandems all around, 3-bar harrow, PTO, 5 spd., 18.4-38 tires, shows weeks OTHER TRAILERS New center rock shaft professionally 2002 Doonan drop deck, 53’x102”, 2,832 hrs., (1) New tire, starts, runs, installed, knock-ons TRUCK WITH TREE SPADE drives well 1995 Ford L9000 Aeromax tandem beavertail & ramps, air ride, Wil-Rich field cultivator, 38’, double 235/75R17.5 tires on aluminum, round 2010 JOHN DEERE 568 1998 CHEVROLET 1500 JD 70, narrow front, gas, 1 hyd., 540 springs, walking tandems all around, axle, Cat diesel, 7 spd., air ride, rear PTO, Roll-O-Matic, Goodyear 14.9-38 hitch, 227” WB, 275/80R24.5 rear hay bale rack goes w/New air bags gauge wheels, 3-bar harrow, (2) New last year AUCTION LOCATION: From WAWOTA, SK, go 6.4 km (4 miles) West on Hwy 48, then tires, original, unrestored, S/N7012397 cyl. on wings duals, 702,036 miles, 2000 Big John 1951 JD MT, 6V system, 2 pt., fast hitch, 80B tree spade, S/N317, 80” spade, 1985 Western live bottom trailer, spring 3.2 km (2 miles) North, then 1.6 km (1 mile) West. GPS: 49.9381, -102.1314 (4) Summers 6’ sections mounted ride, roll tarp, smooth side, 24.5 tires 540 PTO, single front 7.5-10 tire, 3 bar harrow, for field cultivator, interior controls, large water reservoir, 11.2-34/10-34 rear tires, S/N28786 cab over catwalk, spade lock downs on steel wheels, (2) seasons on new PARTIAL LIST OF EQUIPMENT INCLUDES: Sovema 12 Wheel Hydraulic Hay Rake · Highline excellent condition chain and poly floor 2000 John Deere 7510 MFWD Tractor · 1979 John COMBINES WHEEL LOADER BOX TRUCKS PK Mfg. tandem axle header trailer, 7000HD Bale Processor · John Deere 700 Mix Mill 2003 JD 9750, STS, PRWD, Mud Hog & ATTACHMENTS 1991 IHC 2554 tandem axle, IHC dolly, tie down, adj. tongue Deere 4440 2WD Tractor · 1990 Massey Ferguson w/2 spd., 20.5-32 tires, 28L26 rear · Brandt 745 7 In. x 45 Ft Grain Auger · Sakundiak 1994 Volvo L50B wheel loader, cab 466 diesel, Eaton 13 spd., 16’ steel Header trailer, 4-wheel, 12’ pole, 30’ 210 Swather · 1998 Chevrolet 1500 Pickup Truck tires, 2,347 sep. hrs., 3,553 engine w/heat, hyd. quick tach coupler, 3rd gravel box, direct drive hyd. pump, cap., lights, 8.5L-14 tires HD8-1600 8 In. x 30 Ft Grain Auger · Kubota L210 hrs., 5 years of service history with · 16 Ft Stock Trailer · Massey Ferguson 360 28 valve, 90” wide material bucket w/ hyd. vibrator, pintle hitch rear air and 2009 DCT T20-14 EZ Load tandem axle work orders, owner states unit is field Ft Discer · 2010 John Deere 568 Round Baler · Utility Tractor · 2000 Honda Fourtrax 350cc 4x4 bolt-on cutting edge, Michelin 15.5R25 electric, 11R22.5 tires on steel rims, tilt bed trailer, 20’x81”, wood deck, ready, S/N700765 shows 421,171 miles, rebuilt trans. 2011 John Deere 946 14 Ft Hydra Swing Mower Quad · Qty of Livestock Equipment · Shop Tools radial tires, 85%, 11,275 hrs., excellent fenders, ST235/80R16 tires, like new, HEADS service history, some new hoses and 5 yrs ago, New air compressor never used Conditioner · Custombuilt T/A Bale Hauler · · Asst. Panels & Gates ...AND MUCH MORE! Kuhn chopping corn head, $18,000 exhaust muffler, S/NXL50BP9363X 1974 Chevrolet C65 tag tandem, 366 SPRAYERS work order on grain tank and unload Volvo set of 5’ forks, 5’ wide carriage, gas, 5&2 spd., 22’ Knapheide box, For up-to-date photos & details, please check our website: system, S/NH09600X635729 fits Volvo quick coupler hoist, combo endgate, electric hyd. lift GRAIN HANDLING rbauction.com/realestate 1999 Caterpillar corn head, 12x30”, Oversized 92” wide bucket, bolt-on tag, 9:00-20 tires, 53,000 actual miles, EQUIPMENT hyd. deck plates, knife rolls, steel cutting edge, w/Volvo quick coupler single owner SNOWBLOWERS snouts, newer Case-IH single pt. 1963 Ford Super Duty twin screw, V8 SKID STEER LOADER OTHER EQUIPMENT Dennis Beauchesne: 306.739.2625 (h) hookups, S/N2ZZ00470 gas, 5&3 spd., diff lock, 19.5’ Midwest 306.577.3374 (c) & ATTACHMENT steel box, micro brake,10.00-20 tires SHOP EQUIPMENT 2009 Case-IH 3208 corn head, 8x30”, 1996 Case-IH 1845C skid steer loader, level land, single pt. hookup, hyd. deck 1981 Ford 8000 single axle, 3208 RECREATION & CAR Ritchie Bros. Territory Manager – aux. hyd., 12-16.5 tires, 5,248 hrs., Cat, 5 spd., automatic, 11-22.5 tires, plates, S/NY85018369 less than 100 hrs. on remfg. engine, TANKS, TIRES, & PARTS Kevin Ortt: 306.451.7388 800.491.4494 Case-IH corn head, 12x22”, Clark 95,054 miles, good running condition, recent right hand chain case work, dump box is completely rusted, used FARM SUPPORT ITEMS conversion, knife rollers, manual adj. S/NJAF0203121 For consignor information & location, complete terms, lot listing & photos visit SteffesGroup.com

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EX200 LC HITACHI, W/QUICK attach, bucket, aux. hyd. & thumb, D6 C CAT & D7 E, barber green NEW & USED TRACTOR PARTS AUCTION FOR LYLE trencher. Call:(204)352-4306. & JOAN SWITZER NEW COMBINE PARTS AND NEIGHBOUR FOR SALE: 2009 D6T Caterpillar LGP 16-ft. 10-in. blade, 36-in. tracks, w/winch, very mint machine, Large Inventory of EVEYLN CURRIE $185,000; D50 Kamatsu w/bush canopy, ripper in new and remanufactured parts the back, root-rake dozer & standard dozer blade, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4, 10 AM very mint shape, $22,500. Call:(204)871-0925. Winkler, MB • 1-204-325-4433 DARLINGFORD, MB AUCTION WILL BE HELD AT LYLE SWITZER Advertise your unwanted equipment in the Classifieds. YARD. FROM DARLINGFORD 2 MILES EAST ON • 2003 Chevy Silverado Lt. 2500, 4/4, 4 door extended extended PTH #3, NORTH ON RD 39 FOR 3 1/2 MILES, Call our toll-free number and place your ad with our cab, 6 litre gas, automatic, white in colour, 138,000 FROM MORDEN WEST UNTIL RD 39 friendly staff, and don’t forget to ask about our prepay- original one owner kms, safetied. Fifth wheel ment bonus. Prepay for 3 weeks and get 2 weeks free! camper hitch sells separate 1-800-782-0794. STEINBACH, MB. • 1982 GMC regular cab long box, 6 cylinder Ph. 326-2443 automatic with 139,461 original one owner miles, FARM MACHINERY has current licence, not safetied Toll-Free 1-800-881-7727 • 1964 JD 2010 gas tractor with JD#36 front end loader and add on 3ph, like new rubber all around. FARM MACHINERY Fax (204) 326-5878 This tractor has been used a total of 440 hrs in the Grain Bins Web site: farmparts.ca last 14 years. 1926 hrs showing on clock? Maybe E-mail: [email protected] second clock? Very good looking running, tractor CUSTOM BIN MOVING Book now! Fert Tanks. • 2008 Honda TRX420 4 x 4 electric shift.This unit Hopper Bins/flat. Buy/Sell. Call Tim (204)362-7103 has a total of 298 original one owner miles. or E-mail Requests [email protected] FARM MACHINERY Better than new • Greenhouse to be dismanteled-17’ by 32’, Greenhouse be dismanteled-17’by 32’, • PJ single axle 5000lb GVW bumper hitch utility c/w all electrical and furnace, will be sold by Machinery Miscellaneous trailer with full fold down rear ramp, like new picture at auction (to preview this greenhouse FARM MACHINERY 1975 CASE 1070 TRACTOR: 3-PTH, 5566-hrs; • JD #318 Garden tractor, hydro, 950 hrs, no mower deck call Morris Olafson at 204-822-3742 or Grain Dryers 204-325-2141 for directions) 1981 3/4 Ton GMC 4x4 truck: brand new tires, • JD 3 ft tiller, fits on JD tractors, sells separate Shop 52,244-kms, 5th wheel ball in box; 1999 Bobcat 873 • 8hp Bearcat wood chipper FOR SALE: BEHLEN CONTINUOUS dryer, Model • LKS 250 AC DC welder Loader: 6036-hrs, 3 attachments - bale fork, bucket, • Poulan 5hp rear tine tiller 850, 3 phase, two fans, 230V, $10,000 OBO. • Clark Torbo 150 wire feed and grapple; New Idea haybine. Phone • Dynamic 1 ft tiller Phone:(204)871-0925. Macgregor, MB. • Big 3 cylinder air compressor (204)571-1254, Brandon. • Craftsman 11hp 30 in electric start snow blower, • Free standing drill press BUSINESS SERVICES looks like new FARM MACHINERY 1998 JD 9610 COMBINE, 2,360 engine hrs. • Small sand blaster Grain Elevators • Buhler 6 ft Finishing mower • Metal band saw BUSINESS SERVICES $80,000 OBO. Phone Days: (204)764-2544, Even- • FK 4 ft 3ph blade 6 ft 3ph cult, trailing yard sprayer, • Carpel pressure washer and a small trailer Crop Consulting ings/Weekends:(204)764-2035. steel yard drag load of misc. tools and the like 80-FT. BUCKET ELEVATING LEG w/3 phase • 2 steel stone boats • New chimney 10-HP electric motor. Phone (204)886-3304. 620 SCREEN MACHINE, $5,000; Parallel Flow Guns; Will sell at 12:00 noon • Stationary Engines -10 of them FARM CHEMICAL SEED COMPLAINTS 245, $7,500; 3, #3s, $7,500; Aspirator, $1,500; 6 • 1904 Winchester model 1897 1 2 gauge full choke FARM MACHINERY legs, $7,500. (604)491-3513, located in MB. • 1-Fairbanks Morse 3hp green We also specialize in: Crop Insurance appeals; pump action shot gun with exposed hammer, • 2-International LB 2 ½ hp Grain Vacuums Chemical drift; Residual herbicide; Custom operator FORD TRACTORS 4000 & 3600, Diesels; JD 440 serial #290696 • 3-International LB 2 ½ hp crawler loader; 120 Gehl mix mill; NH 660 & 851 • 1920 Nickel steel Winchester model 1912 12 gauge • 4-Fairbanks Morse D 2hp issues; Equipment malfunction; Yield comparisons, CURT’S GRAIN VAC SERVICES, parts & repair for balers; hay wagons & more. All shedded & ready to 30 full choke pump action shot gun, serial #223597 • 5-International LB 1 ½-2 ½hp Plus Private Investigations of any nature. With our all makes & models. Craik SK, (306)734-2228. work. (204)372-6912 • Lakefield Mosberg 12 gauge 30 full choke pump • 6-Fairbanks Morse 6hp assistance the majority of our clients have received action shot gun, serial #500ab compensation previously denied. Back-Track • 7-John Deere 3hp FARM MACHINERY FOR SALE: HESTON 1014 haybine, 14-ft, good • Remmington model 222 Bolt action top loader • 8-International 3-5hp Investigations investigates, documents your loss and condition; Vermeer 605A round baler, wide belts, good with scope Parts & Accessories • 9-International/mcormic 3-5hp assists in settling your claim. condition. Phone:(204)825-8354 or (204)825-2784. • Cooey single shot 22 model • 10- International 1 ½-2 ½ hp Licensed Agrologist on Staff. GOODS USED TRACTOR PARTS: (204)564-2528 75 more collectables see www.billklassen.com • 2-One quart measure pumps For more information or 1-877-564-8734, Roblin, MB. DISCS VERSATILE #1800 36-FT, $25,000; Wishek for listing owners 204-782-1400 Antiques Please call 1-866-882-4779 842 26-ft, $39,000; IH 25-ft #490, $7500; Bushog • 2 Lightning rods 25-ft, $7500; JD 330 22-ft, $9500; JD 15-ft DOT, Auction held in conjunction MURPHY SALVAGE New & used parts for tractors, • Some old jars i.e. gorona, crown, best, Farming is enough of a gamble, advertise in the $5000; Kewannee breaking discs 12 & 15-ft disc combines, swathers, square & round balers, tillage, with Lyle Switzer Auction improved gem, perfect seal, ball Manitoba Co-operator classified section. It’s a sure rippers DMI 5-shank, $8900; 7-shank, $10,900; press drills & other misc machinery. MURPHY SAL- • Case 870 with Leon loader and add on cab, • 20 or so good coal oil lamps with chimneys thing. 1-800-782-0794. Phoenix Harrow 35, 42 & 53-ft; Bat Wing mowers, No 3ph about 6900 hrs VAGE (204)858-2727 or toll free 1-877-858-2728. • Old railway signal lantern John Deere 15-ft, $6000; Woods 15-ft, $6000; • Ferguson #35 3ph and hydraulic • Steamer trunk CONTRACTING Woods HD 3180, $7500; JD 2018, $11,000; Bush- • Yamaha Moto 4 Quad • Some crocks and other misc. older Harvest Salvage Co. Ltd. whacker 20-ft, $12,000; JD 709, $3000; JD 3-PH 6- • Farm King double auger snow blower items of interest ft, $650; JD 5-ft Pull-type, $1000. (204)857-8403. • 4 ft Chase finishing mower • And so much more....For information on CONTRACTING 1-866-729-9876 • 5 ft Gyro mower this auction please call Morris Olafson Custom Feeding 5150 Richmond Ave. East DOWNSIZING: 2001 JD 7410 FWA 740 loader • Yard Machine 10hp wood chipper @ 204-325-2141 or 204-822-3742. BRANDON, MB. 6,870-hrs; MF 860 6 cyl, PU, $5,000; 20-ft. straight SHORT OF FEED FOR your cows? Will winter www.harvestsalvage.ca cut PU reel; 25-ft. UII reel; 21-ft. Hart Carter PU See our website: www.billklassen.com for complete listing or call 204-325-4433 cell 6230 feed. Must be out before calving. Rations will be reel; New Quonset future steel 52x35x18 in crate; corn silage, custom mineral & free choice straw. New, Used & Re-man. Parts GMC 1981 7000 series 17-ft. factory grain box & Call Stan:(204)745-7505 or Steve:(204)745-8572. hoist, A1; 1980 Chev 6500 tandem gravel box & BILL KLASSEN AUCTIONEERS Tractors Combines Swathers hoist, propane, $3,500; 18-ft. Vac tank & pump, off Ford 750 truck, A1; MF 410 combine PU, runs CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT The Real Used FaRm PaRTs good, $1,200; Power parachute Rotex SR7, as is AUCTION SALES $3,000; Steel mounted skid mount cummins w/trans BUILDING & RENOVATIONS sUPeRsToRe $2,200; 1999 Cat loader IT28G, A1; 2003 Hitachi Manitoba Auctions – Westman 1995 CASE 621B WHEEL loader, 11,500-hrs, light farm use the last 10-yrs, tires 85%, new cutting Over 2700 Units for Salvage ZX200LC, A1. (306)236-8023 BUILDING & RENOVATIONS blade, 3rd valve, excellent condition, $48,000. • TRACTORS • COMBINES Roofing (204)824-2018, (204)761-6709. • SWATHERS • DISCERS GOAT/SHEEP MILKING PARLOR FOR SALE. NICKEL AUCTIONS LTD Call David Rourke (204)534-7531. 2008 KOMATSU HYD EXCAVATOR PC 308 zero- Call Joe, leN oR daRWIN Annual Consignment Sale turn USLC-3 w/hyd quick attach clean up bucket, (306) 946-2222 GRAIN CARTS LARGE SELECTION used carts Saturday, October 11th PRICE TO CLEAR!! 13-ft. stick, A/C, plumbed for GPS, also has auxil- monday-Friday - 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. JM 650, $10,500; EZ 675, $11,000; Brent 620 2 miles west of Austin on Hwy 1 75 truckloads 29 gauge full hard lary hyd for thumb, $65,000; JD 270 LC hyd exca- scales, $11,500; Brent 770, $14,000; JM 875, 100,000PSI high tensile roofing & vator, quick attach, hyd thumb, 12-ft. stick, A/C, WATROUS SALVAGE $18,000; Brent 976, $28,000; Bourgault 1100 at 11:00AM $17,500. We have others. Disk rippers DMI 5 siding. 16 colours to choose from. $55,000. Phone:(204)871-0925, MacGregor. WaTRoUs, sK. at the NTL Trucking yard shank, $8,900; 7 shank, $10,900; Disks IH 490 25- Fax: 306-946-2444 545 IND Ford MFWD LDR 3-PTH 2 ft., $7,500; Bushog 25-ft., $7,500; JD 330 22-ft., B-Gr. coloured...... 70¢/ft. $9,500; JD 30-ft., $10,500; Vers 36-ft., $25,000; 85-in. 3-PTH Box Scraper & Rake Multi-coloured millends...... 49¢/ft.2 Kewannee & Towner breaking discs. Phone 28-ft. Concord Air Seeder (204)857-8403. 8N Ford tractor Ask about our blowout colours...65¢/ft.2 FYFE PARTS GRAIN VACS BRANDT 4000, $7,000; REM 2500 6-ft. finishing mower Also in stock low rib white 29 ga. ideal for 1-800-667-9871 • Regina HD, $9,500; Jump Auger, $500; 8x31 Westfield Au- 250R Suzuki quad racer archrib buildings 1-800-667-3095 • Saskatoon ger, $1,800; Fertilizer Spreaders 4-9 Ton large selection conveyor grain carts for beans 4-ft. 750-bu. Shop tools BEAT THE PRICE 1-800-387-2768 • Winnipeg Household hyd drive, $17,000; Kinze 450 bean cart scales, INCREASES CALL NOW 1-800-222-6594 • Edmonton $12,000; Flex heads JD 925 air reel, $8,500; JD Antiques & Collectibles “For All Your Farm Parts” 924, $6,000; Case IH 25-ft. 1020, $6,000; 30-ft., Check Website for Updates FOUILLARD STEEL $8,000; IH 820, $2,000; Case IH straight header This is a unreserved auction www.fyfeparts.com 25-ft., $4,000; 30-ft., $4,500; JD 930 Rigid, $3,000; SUPPLIES LTD. Phone (204)857-8403. To consign phone (204)637-3393 ST. LAZARE, MB. 545 FORD DSL MFWD, 3-PTH Consignment auc- e-mail: [email protected] tion, Oct. 11th, Austin, MB. For More Detail Check 1-800-510-3303 www.nickelauctions.com FARM MACHINERY FARM MACHINERY Fax (204)637-3395 Grain Handling Grain Handling BUILDINGS BUILDINGS AUTO & TRANSPORT AUTO & TRANSPORT FOR SPECIAL PRICES Auto & Truck Parts Servicing all of Manitoba and SE Saskatchewan for all your shop, ON YOUR TARP NEEDS GREAT PRICES ON NEW, used & remanufactured barns and building needs! CALL VALMAR 800-665-0694 engines, parts & accessories for diesel pickups. Large inventory, engines can be shipped or in- Also specializing in new homes stalled. Give us a call or check us out at www.thick- ® ettenginerebuilding.ca Thickett Engine Rebuilding. and renovations, insurance ELECTRIC TARP Ph (204)532-2187, Russell MB. claims and restoration Our premium electric solution for semi and grain trailers. All work 100% guaranteed! Unique Dual Drive™ system features a 2400 lb. synthetic AUTO & TRANSPORT cable and drive line tension spring that work together to Trucks provide a powerful front and rear drive you can count on Dallas & Stephanie Ehr (owners) to cover heaped loads even in windy conditions. 1975 INTERNATIONAL CAB OVER, w/350 Cummins motor, 13-spd; also 50-ft x 10.5-ft hay trailer, holds up Phone: 204-841-0845 to 30 bales, asking $7000 for the pair. (204)868-5040. Email: [email protected]

FOR SALE: 1974 DODGE D300 1-ton, w/318 mo- SRT-2 ® SPOOL ROLL TARP tor. 46,000-mi, 7x9-ft box w/removable sides, ball & Our premium system for grain carts and farm boxes that plate for gooseneck hitch, wired for trailer w/electric 2004 HI-QUAL 36 X 22 Fabric Quonset; Agri-plas- AFAB INDUSTRIES IS YOUR SUPERIOR post works with you, not against you. Spring loaded spools brakes, good tires, VGC. Also, 500-gal propane tic calf hutches w/pails & doors; 2 metal calf sheds. frame building company. For estimates and infor- attached with cable create a tarp guide and hold down tank. Phone:(204)825-8354 or (204)825-2784. Phone (204)571-1254, Brandon. mation call 1-888-816-AFAB(2322). Website: system that offers continuous tension, making opening and www.postframebuilding.com closing in windy conditions a breeze. The telescoping crank AUTO & TRANSPORT CONCRETE FLATWORK: Specializing in place & finish handle adjusts for multiple box applications, so there is no Semi Trucks & Trailers of concrete floors. Can accommodate any floor design. The Manitoba Co-operator. Manitoba’s best-read need to move while maneuvering the tarp and handle. References available. Alexander, MB. 204-752-2069. farm publication. 2006 INTERNATIONAL 9900I, C15, 18-spd, 373 ratio, 22.5 tires, recent engine rebuild, good condition. Ask- ing $30,000. Phone:(204)857-1700. Glad-stone, MB. ELECTRIC TARP CONVERSION

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NEW VERSATILE TRACTOR PARTS: #51416 clutch pressure plate assembly for Series I, II & III PTO equipped tractors, $2,995; #48320 PTO gear box housing, $995; Axle tube for Series I, II & III tractors #21730 - $795, #35972 - $995; #17920 rad (core measures 30-in W X 31-in H) fits 800, 850, & 900 Series I, $995; #56688 hyd pump for 800, 850, 835, 855, 875 & SHEEP, LAMB & GOAT SALE 895 single pump tractors, $795; #27072/#41714 dou- Wed., Oct. 15, 2014 @ 1:00 p.m ble hyd oil cooler for most tractors, $795; #48084 hyd charge pump for 150/160 bi-directional, $795. Fouillard SPECIAL ANGUS CALF SALE Implement Ltd. St. La- zare, MB. Call:(204)683-2441. Fri., Oct. 3, 2014 @ 11:00 a.m. TRACTORS Dispersal of 25 Choice Black Angus Cows, 3 to 8 years old with Black. 2-Wheel Drive Aug-Sept Calves on Side. STEVE’S TRACTOR REBUILDER specializing in JD tractors in need of repair or burnt, or will buy for SPECIAL RANCHERS CHOICE parts. JD parts available. Phone: 204-466-2927 or CALF SALE cell: 204-871-5170, Austin. Mon., Oct. 20, 2014 @ 9 a.m. (Call Market Reps for More Details) TRACTORS Limited to 2200 Head - FARM MACHINERY Various Consignments Only Machinery Miscellaneous We have 6 to 8 Cow Buyers, TRACTOR ALLIS CHALMERS CA. Comes w/3- 7 to 8 Feeder Buyers and 4 to 8 GRAVITY WAGONS NEW 400-BU, $7,400; 600- PTH for a 2-sheer plow, rear cultivators, plus side Local Buyers with over 1000 Sellers bu, $12,000; 750-bu, $17,750; Tarps available. EDGE cultivators, $2,000; 12-ft wide cultivator, must EQUIPMENT SALES be pulled by a tractor, $100 OBO. Phone:(204)661-6840. Used 350-bu, $3,200; 500-bu, $6,000; 616-bu., “Where Buyers & Sellers Meet” $10,500; Large Selection 250-750 bu grain screen- 3-170 Murray Park Rd WANTED: 3-CYL PERKINS DIESEL engine from ers Hutch #1500, $1,500; DMC 48-in., $2,500; Winnipeg, MB We Buy Cattle Direct on Farm DMC 54-in., $4,000; Kwik Kleen 5-7 Tube Screen- Massey 200 Crawler or tractor. Will Purchase com- For more information call: ers, $4,000 & up; V Drainage plow, $1,500; Scrap- 204-837-1660 plete machine; Also wanted 16.9x28, 16.9x24 or www.edgeequipmentsales.com 204-694-8328 or call Mike at 204-807-0747 ers 4-yd, $3,900; 6-yd Crown, $5,500; Eversman 17.5x24 tractor tires. Please call (204)878-9973. 6.5-yd., $6,000; 7.5-yd., $8,000; 10-ft. Landlevellers ® www.winnipeglivestocksales.com Exclusive PowerFold feature Licence #1122 $2,450; 3-PH 9-ft. blade, $950. Phone (204)857-8403. allows operators to lift FENCING HAYBINES GEHL 14-FT., $3,900; NH 116, $3,000; DuraMax® decks with their Hay Conditioners, $800 up; 14 Wheel Rake, 300 GREEN PRESSURE TREATED sharpened, fence LIVESTOCK $6,500; NH 166 Swath Turner, $3,500; NH 144 fingers not with their backs. posts, 8-ft. by 5 to 6-in., never been used, still in bun- Cattle Wanted Swath Turner, $3,000; Bean Windrower, $5,000; dles, $8.50 per post. Call (204)346-4050, Kleefeld, MB. Flexheads JD 925, $6,500; JD 930, $6,500; Case USED GRASSHOPPERS AVAILABLE IH 1020 25-ft., $6,000; IH 1020 30-ft., $8,000; IH TO BE REMOVED: 3+ miles of 5 strand high-tensile elec- 820, $2,000; Artsway Mixmill, $1,500; Champion tric fencing & fence line materials; 1+ mile single strand TIRED OF THE 20-in. Rollermill, $2,000; JD 780 Hydrapush COMBINES COMBINES high-tensile w/off-set insulators and 3 strand barb wire: Spreader, $9,000; JD 709 mower, $3,000; JD 15-ft. Case/IH Accessories poles, insulators, line tighteners, swinging gates. 8300 HIGH COST OF bat wing mower $6,000; Woods 315, $6,000; JD 9- PowerBox solar energizer w/new deep cycle battery and/ MARKETING ft. #450 mower, $2,200. Phone (204)857-8403. 2009 CASE IH AF8120, 1,440 separator hrs, Fire- RETIRED FROM FARMING: CAT flex 30-ft header or Speed-Rite electric energizer. Also plastic step-in fence stone 520 85R42 duals, RWA, pro-600, sharp look- w/PU reel, $9500; Grain screener C-1600, Hutch posts & electric fence tapes, handles, insulators, & two YOUR CALVES?? JD 15-FT. AW TANDEM discer; Vers 6x36 gas au- ing combine, auto-steer, Phone:(218)770-4771. Ask cleaner w/unload auger, to separate weed seeds 4-mile solar energizers. Phone (204)571-1254, Brandon. ger; 2-Ton fertilizer spreader; 8-ft. Canola roller; for Mick. from grain, mounted on 2 wheels, electric driven, Loader mt flax pusher; Ford 5 bottom plow. Call 300-700 LBS. $1100. Phone (204)746-8851, Morris. Brian:(204)981-6480. HEAT & AIR CONDITIONING COMBINES Steers & Heifers JD 930 30-FT FLEX header, asking $4,200 OBO; Caterpillar Lexion Rob: 528-3254, 724-3400 In good condition. (204)882-2413. Ben: 721-3400 PARTING OUT FARM MACHINERY from harrows 2005 CAT 585R2012/P516 PU header for sale. $165,000. Location: The Pas. 2,345 engine/1,575 The Icynene Insulation to tractors & combines. Pasture & hayland for rent; ® 800-1000 LBS. Wanted Case 2290 tractor for parts. A few cars for sep-hrs. S/N J57600389 Sunnybrook cylinder, HP System Steers & Heifers sale too. (204)268-1888 feeder house, jet stream fan, RWA 400 series adapter included, VGC, serviced by Toromont, Elie, • Sprayed foam insulation Don: 528-3477, 729-7240 QUIT FARMING: 2008 STX 430 4WD, new tires, MB. Also available, 2005 F540 max flex S/N • Ideal for shops, barns or homes $160,000; 2008 CIH 8010 4WD combine.(it will 44100235, AWS air reel, laser pilot, $30,000; 2005 Contact: drive as far as a track machine in mud), 30-ft flex HoneyBee SP 36 S/N 360500914 single PU reel, • Healthier, Quieter, More draper, $200,000 OBO; 2011 Farm King Auger, single knives, new guards & knife last year; Cat 500 HEADER TRAILERS & ACCESSORIES. Energy Efficient® D.J. (Don) MacDonald 13x85, hyd. swing & hyd. lift on swing, $18,000; series adapter, $30,000. Phone:(204)623-4357, Arc-Fab Industries. 204-355-9595 Livestock Ltd. 2013 Geringhoff corn chopping header, 8x30-in, (204)623-0664. Can text/e-mail pictures. [email protected] www.arcfab.ca w/row stompers, $80,000; (2) 105 White tractors, License #1110 rebuilt eng., $7,000; Roadrunner header haul, COMBINES $8,000; 30-ft Case IH MacDon draper header, Tillage & Seeding $20,000; IH 4240 tractor w/15-ft mower, $12,000; Ford/New Holland 16x30 Westco cult., $1,500; 16x30 Band sprayer, www.penta.ca LIVESTOCK $1,500; 32-ft Ezee-on tandem disc cushion spring 1998 NH TR98, 914 header w/Swathmaster PU, TILLAGE & SEEDING 1-800-587-4711 Donkeys loaded gangs, almost like new, $25,000. has 900 Trelleberg on front, 600 Trellebergs on Air Seeders Call:(204)871-0925, Macgregor, MB. rear, Harvest services, wide spaced, wide wire co- ONE YEARLING INTACT MALE donkey w/cross caves, terrain tracer, long auger, hopper exten- seeder, 8880 culti- IRON & STEEL shaped mark on back. Phone (204)482-5183. RICHARDTON 770 HI-DUMP, $21,000; 12-ft, $3000; sions, electronic stone trap, high-speed chopper, 1996 36-FT. BOURGAULT AIR vator w/2155 tank, good condition, $25,000 OBO. Jiffy 14-ft, $4900; JD 3970 Harvester 3RN, $8900; NH new chopper blades &flails, jewel chaff spreader, (204)745-7445. LIVESTOCK 890, $2500; IH 791, $2500; Balers JD 535, $5000; JD rotors balanced, recently re-built rotor boxes, tunnel FREE STANDING CORRAL PANELS, Feeders & 530, $3500; Corn Shredder attachment for JD Baler, covers & side covers replaced, c/w 994 30-ft Hon- Alley ways, 30ft or order to size. Oil Field Pipe: 1.3, Swine Wanted $500; 10-ft Land-levellers, $2450; 12-ft, $2650; 12-ft w/ eybee draper header, w/U2 PU reel. Headers can TILLAGE & SEEDING 1.6, 1.9, 1 7/8, 2-in, 2 3/8, 2 7/8, 3 1/2. Sucker Rod: tilt, $3650; V-Ditchers, $1500 up; Scrapers 4-yd, $3900; be sold seperately. Well maintained machine, Tillage Various 3/4, 7/8, 1. Casing Pipes: 4-9inch. Sold by the piece 4.5-yd, $4500; 6-yd, $6000; Snowblowers JD 2-Auger $30,000 OBO.(204)632-4390,(204)797-4821. or semi load lots. For special pricing call Art WANTED: 7-ft, $1500; 8-ft Single auger, $1000; (204)857-8403. 2012 20-FT SALFORD 5100 disc 3 bar harrows (204)685-2628 or cell (204)856-3440. COMBINES rolling baskets. Has only done 600-ac. Excellent BUTCHER TOWNER BREAKING DISC KEWANNEE 13-ft. & condition. Phone:(204)673-2406. 16-ft. Breaking Disc 36-in. Blades Row Crop Culti- John Deere LIVESTOCK HOGS vators 4-12R Lilliston 8R Richardton Hi-Dump Si- TILLAGE & SEEDING SOWS AND BOARS lage Wagons 12-ft. $3,000; New Style 12-ft. #700, 1974 MODEL 6601 always shedded, field ready. LIVESTOCK $7,000; Richardton #770 1050 CF lifts to 15-ft., Phone (204)822-3855, Morden, MB. Tillage Various $21,000; Rex Forage Wagon Front Conveyor w/6 Cattle – Red Angus FOR EXPORT Wheel Wagon, $3,000; JD 3970 Harvester, $8,900; 2, 42-FT. CASE IH 7200 hoe drills, $3,000 each P. QUINTAINE & SON LTD. WET FIELDS? 2 JD 9600 combines w/Mudhog NH 890, $2,500; IH 781, $2,500; Danhauser Post OBO; Case IH 36-ft. 6200 disc drill for parts, $700; 4 SALE, REG RED Angus cows & heifers; bred AI, rear-wheel assist: 1989 w/212 PU, $25,000; 1992 728-7549 Auger, $650; Degelman rock picker, $3,500; Degel- 65-ft. Tourmaster diamond harrows, $1,500 OBO; due Jan & Feb, also heifer calves for sale. Call Don w/912 PU, $35,000. Also, 930 header w/UII pick- Licence No. 1123 man 14-ft. rock rake, $9,500. Phone (204)857-8403. JD 220 tandem disc good condition, $3,500 OBO; (204)422-5216. up reel, $7,000; 925 Flexhead w/transport, $9,500. 21-ft. CCIL deep tiller, $1,500 OBO. (204)745-7445. USED FERTILIZER SPREADERS 4-9 Ton: 8T Will- Phone:(204)635-2625, Cell:(204)268-5539. Stead, MB. LIVESTOCK LIVESTOCK mar, $8000; 4T Tyler, $3500; 5T Dempster, $3000; Cattle – Holstein 6T Willmar, $6500; Valmar 3255 Applicator, $3000. COMBINES TracTors Specialty – Alpacas No Jet Applicator, $1500. (204)857-8403. Massey Ferguson FOR SALE: 2 HAND milked cows. Phone HERD DISPERSAL DUE TO personal health is- FARM MACHINERY TRACTORS (204)482-3735. FOR SALE: 1979 MF 760 combine V8 Perkins, hy- Case/IH sues dual registered, champion bloodlines, 26 fe- Machinery Wanted drostatic, grey cab, includes extra spare parts, field LIVESTOCK males, 17 males, open to offers as must sell. For ready, asking $3,000 OBO. Phone (204)265-3365, more info [email protected] WANTED: 10-FT DEEP TILLER, either Cockshot Beausejour. 08 STX 430 brand new 620-70-42 tires, delux cab, Cattle – Simmental or International. Phone:(204)526-2169. heated leather seat, $150,000. Phone COMBINES (204)871-0925, McGregor. 250 SIMMENTAL CROSS COWS, bred Black An- LIVESTOCK EQUIPMENT WANTED: FLAIL TYPE FORAGE harvester or har- gus, bulls complete line of equipment & pasture. Accessories 1986 CASE IH 3394, 6230-hrs, new tires, MFWD, Neepawa (204)402-0780. vester w/PU or sickle, twin bar rakes, NH sickle 2003 BALE KING 3100 hay processor, right hand mower, NH haybine for parts, 3/4 or 1-ton. 3-PTH transmission overhauled, CAHR, 1000-PTO, 1998 994 HONEY BEE 30-ft draper header, UII 24-spd, 3-hyd, good condition. Phone (204)648-7136 LIVESTOCK delivery, large tires, very nice shape, $8,500. Call or small sprayer. Pick-up Phone or Text (204)266-9059 pick-up reel, for & aft, w/TR, TX adapter, $15,000 (204)346-4050, Kleefeld, MB. OBO; 2005 94C NH 30-ft draper header, UII pick- Cattle Various 2011 CASE IH 550 quad track, 1,469-hrs, 6 re- up reel, for & aft, w/TR, TX adapter. $27,500. 2013 LEON 425V MANURE spreader, only used HAYING & HARVESTING motes, 36-in tracks, cab w/A/C, 360 degree HID Phone:(204)632-4390 or Cell:(204)797-4821. HERD REDUCTION PICK 15 of out 35 Angus cross season, excellent condition. Brian McCarthy lighting, pro-700 nav. controller, 262 GPS receiver, Limousin cows, pasture exposed to Purebred Limousin (306)435-3590 or cell (306)435-7527. HAYING & HARVESTING powershift, excellent condition. Call:(218)770-4771. 2007 CAT F540 FLEX Platform, 40-ft., recondi- bull, June 20th on. $2350 each. (204)422-8643 evenings. Ask for Mick. Swathers tioned, $25,900; Crary 35-ft. Flex Platform w/air 8-FT, 10-FT, 12-FT, 16-FT, varied length panels & bar, $15,900; 2010 NH 74C Flex Platform, 30-ft., LIVESTOCK gates; 16-ft light duty panels; cattle oiler brand new. 1994 MACDON 1900 WINDROWER, 25-ft, PU 4490 & 4690 TRACTORS, both have PTO, $23,900. Reimer Farm Equipment, Hwy #12 N, Phone (204)571-1254, Brandon. Reel, 2485-HRS, $21,000. Call (204)825-8121. $13,000 OBO. (204)730-3139 Cattle Auctions Steinbach, MB. Gary Reimer: (204)326-7000 CORRAL CLEANER W/3-YD LOADER, & 3 verti- 2008 MF 9220 WINDROWER 30-ft, 860 ENG HRS, www.reimerfarmequipment.com FOR SALE: 1949 VA Case tractor, good running cal spreaders, taking new customers. South-Central PU Reel, $57,000. Call (204)825-8121. 3-JD 630 HYDRA FLEX Platforms, Priced for quick order, good rubber, PTO & pulley, $2000. Call GRUNTHAL LIVESTOCK or South-Western Manitoba. (204)730-3139. HAYING & HARVESTING sale. 1-2004 w/HD auger, Quick sale $12,500; (204)641-0204 or (204)376-2971. 1-2006 $14,500; 1-2006 w/crary air bar, $18,500. AUCTION MART. LTD. HART POULTRY FEEDING EQUIPMENT drive Various TRACTORS units, motors, corner wheels, chain, winches, Reimer Farm Equipment, Hwy#12 N, Steinbach, Hwy #205, Grunthal • (204) 434-6519 MB. Gary Reimer:(204)326-7000 www.reimerfar- John Deere cables, Stainless Steel scrapers, etc. Call VERSATILE SWATHER, 20-FT, PTO, good condi- (204)346-4050, Kleefeld, MB. tion, $600; 430 Case tractor, dual-triple range, good mequipment.com GRUNTHAL, MB. 1997 9400 4WD, very good tires, 7,000-hrs, VGC, condition, $2100. Call Jack (204)827-2162, Glenboro. AGENT FOR T.E.A.M. MARKETING NEW CONCEPT ROLLER MIXMILL, VGC. Brian AGCO GLEANER, R SERIES, 27-ft straight-cut $95,000 OBO. (204)745-7445. McCarthy (306)435-3590 or cell (306)435-7527. Rebuilt Concaves header w/bat-reel, $2,950; 1992 Silverado ext cab, original paint, no rust, $4,950. East Selkirk, MB. FOR SALE: 1976 JD 8430 4WD tractor, 20.4x34 REGULAR MISCELLANEOUS Rebuild combine table augers Phone:(204)268-2853. tires, c/w 12-ft. Degelman blade, VGC, asking Rebuild hydraulic cylinders $16,000 OBO. Phone (204)265-3365, Beausejour. FOR SALE CASE IH ALL CROP header, 8-rows 30-in, PTO CATTLE SALES Roller mills regrooved drive, fits on to 8010 or 8120 combine. Good condi- JD 3020, PWR SHIFT, never had a loader, only every TUESDAY at 9 am MFWD housings rebuilt tion, $6,000. Phone:(204)857-1700. Gladstone, MB. used for swathing, excellent paint & tires, no 3-PT, October 7th, 14th, Steel and aluminum welding always shedded, $9000. (204)824-2018, (204)761-6709. Machine Shop Service CASE IH MACDON 30-FT. flex draper header fits 21st & 28th 8010 combine, model 6220, $48,000. (204)871-0925. JD 8450, 4WD, DUALS, clean, showing 7,199-hrs, Line boreing and welding $19,500; JD 4630, duals, powershift, 3pt, $14,950; Saturday, October 25th at 10 am Penno’s Machining & Mfg. Ltd. CIH 2020 FLEX PLATFORMS in stock: 2008, 35-ft. JD 4430, 3pt, good running, $13,000; IHC 1466, Tack and Horse Sale (Horses to follow) Reconditioned; 2010, 35-ft., nice; 2007, 30-ft. w/air duals, nice shape, $7,950. Phone:(204)746-2016 or Monday, October 27th at 12 pm Eden, MB 204-966-3221 bar- Take your pick, $21,500/each. Reimer Farm Cell:(204)746-5345. Morris, MB. Sheep and Goat with Small Animals Equipment, Hwy#12 N, Steinbach, MB. Gary Reim- & Holstein Calves Fax: 204-966-3248 er:(204)326-7000 www.reimerfarmequipment.com Do you want to target Manitoba farmers? Place your Sales Agent for Check out A & I online parts store ad in the Manitoba Co-operator. Manitoba’s best-read DEUTZ-ALLIS FLEX-HEADER, 22-ft, for gleaner www.pennosmachining.com farm publication. HIQUAL INDUSTRIES combine w/39-in opening, pick-up reel w/poly-tines, We also have a line of Agri-blend all natural 1000 Litre $3,500 OBO. Call Evenings:(204)367-8807. TRACTORS products for your livestock needs. 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