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2 The Manitoba Co-operator | February 13, 2014 INE SID Di d you know? L IVESTOCK IBM rolls out “Swab and test” ‘Watson’ in Africa That’s the new motto T he supercomputer can talk to humans and analyze massive data for hog producers trying to keep PEDv out 12 B y Tim Cocks l rtagos / eu ers

BM began rolling out its Watson super- computer system across Africa on Feb. CROPS I 5, saying it would help make agriculture smarter and address continental devel- opment obstacles as diverse as medical diagnoses, economic data collection and More than a e-commerce research. The world’s biggest technology service numbers game provider said “Project Lucy” would take 10 Deciding when or years and cost $100 million. The undertak- whether to spray is a ing was named after the earliest-known human ancestor fossil, which was found in complex decision 17 IBM chairwoman and CEO Virginia “Ginni” Rometty east Africa, “I believe it will spur a whole era of inno- speaks at an IBM Watson conference — the com- vation for entrepreneurs here,” IBM chief pany’s new supercomputer, in lower Manhattan, executive Ginni Rometty told delegates at a New York Jan. 9, 2014. photo: REUTERS/Brendan McDermid conference. FEATURE As an example, Rometty cited how opment they have failed to reach because Morocco had used sophisticated data min- they were too expensive, in much the same U.S. farmers get ing for “smart agriculture” to improve how way mobile phones took off across the crops are grown by predicting weather, continent in places where there had been climate “hubs” demand and disease outbreaks. virtually no landlines, said Michel Bézy, a The Watson system, named after former Rwanda-based technology professor who Their government IBM president Thomas Watson uses arti- helped develop the Watson system. is getting serious ficial intelligence that can quickly ana- It could help with education in schools about climate change 23 lyze huge amounts of data and under- that have few computer resources by adaptation stand human language well enough to using smartphone apps that get access to hold sophisticated conversations. It beat Watson’s analytical tools through cloud humans on the TV quiz show “Jeopardy” in computing, IBM’s chief Africa research sci- 2011. entist Uyi Stewart told Reuters in Lagos. International Business Machines Corp. Roads in countries like Nigeria are often CROSSROADS has so far failed to convert that genius into so poorly maintained, traffic clogged or substantial revenue growth, with the sys- flooded that it is impossible to predict how tem contributing just $100 million over long a journey will take. Stewart said the the past three years as overall revenues system would help logistics companies Vinegar declined. by telling them where potholes are, which Valentines The technology would enable poorer junctions are choke points and whether it parts of Africa to “leapfrog” stages of devel- is raining. More sour than sweet, they were not sent to someone you liked 28

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By Daniel Winters MBP has five full-time staff money back,” said Atchison. co-operator staff including Dahl, who will be leav- “Hopefully, if they do that, they ing MBP to become president of can also send us a letter to tell us attle prices may be soaring Cereals Canada in March. why so we can try to fix it.” to record highs, but ranch- The money from the check- Calvin Vaags, a rancher and C ers selling their cattle after off may be used to restore staff- slaughter plant operator from July 1 of this year will find their ing levels that were cut back, as the Carman area, said that new cheques $1 per head lighter due to well as fund a range of new ini- opportunities for increased a hike in the checkoff deduction. tiatives such as a proposed beef trade with the European Union Citing decreased revenues production demonstration farm and China, for example, mean due to the shrinking provincial Manitoba Beef Producers members vote 71-5 to increase the voluntary check- at the Brandon Research Centre that the time is right for renewed cattle herd, the Manitoba Beef off levy to $3 per head at the recent annual general meeting. photo: Daniel Winters that Dahl described as still in the investments by the provincial Producers voted 71-5 in favour of “planning stages.” organization. a resolution at their annual gen- Outgoing president Trevor “With cattle prices the way eral meeting last week that would Depending on the size of the that would make only half of the Atchison said that the vote to they are today, the percentage raise the provincial per-head cattle herd in Manitoba, as well as amount refundable, were defeated. increase the checkoff shows that that we would be paying for this checkoff to $3 per head, up from the number of ranchers request- Currently, about 15 per cent of the membership is “happy” with checkoff is actually a lot lower $2. The national checkoff fee of $1 ing that the checkoff funds be all cattle sellers request checkoff the association’s efforts, but that than what we paid in the past,” remains unchanged. returned to them, the increase refunds, said Dahl. the two defeated resolutions call- he said. “From my perspective, this is an could funnel as much as $500,000 The net value of the checkoff ing for the checkoff to be man- Steinbach-area rancher and enormous vote of confidence in more per year into the provincial was about $800,000 last year, and datory show that the members MBP District 4 director Heinz this organization,” said MBP gen- association’s coffers. the increase is expected to restore wish to preserve a measure of Reimer was chosen as the new eral manager Cam Dahl, amid a Two related resolutions, one of the group’s finances to where it “accountability.” MBP president. sudden outburst of applause that which sought to make the check- was about five to seven years ago, “If they don’t like what we’re immediately followed the vote. off non-refundable, and another he added. doing, they can ask for their [email protected] Bittersweet victory for 2014 OYF winners Carman-area grain farmers Myron and Jill Krahn named this year’s Outstanding Young Farmers

By Daniel Winters before leaving to farm full time to their corn, soybeans, canola, co-operator staff / Elkhorn Resort, with Myron in 2007 after the cereals and grass seed operation. Onanole birth of their second child. In 2009, they started a corn Myron currently serves as seed dealership that has t was a bittersweet moment chair of the Manitoba Corn expanded into soybeans and for Myron and Jill Krahn, this Growers Association and sits cereals, as well as an on-site year’s winners of the annual as a director of the Pembina seed-treating system. I Carman-area farmers Myron and Jill Krahn were named Outstanding Young Outstanding Young Farmers Consumers Co-op board. “There’s no better place to award. In a presentation of their farm raise a family than a farm, espe- Farmers for 2014 at a weekend-long awards ceremony at Elkhorn Resort in In his acceptance speech, operation, Myron said that eve- cially a farm like ours that allows Onanole. photo: Daniel Winters Myron thanked the sponsors, rything they do revolves around the children to be involved,” said his wife and children, and his family, especially their two Myron. “We’re having such an In his comments, local MP Bob “Etched on the head- mother, who was present. daughters Cadence and Keira. awesome time — it’s great.” Sopuck pointed out the “cultural” stone was his farm, with a But when it came to the role “We try to keep them very Competing entries were Yan benefits of agriculture, where picture of him in his base- that his father had played in his involved, not just sitting beside Lafond, a fourth-generation lives are lived close to the land, ball cap, and the inscription farming career, words failed him. us in the combine for the day. grain farmer from St. Jean, and doors are never locked, and peo- is something I’ll never forget: “Mom, I’m glad you’re here,” Hopefully, someday they’ll be Eric Gluck and Jodi Griffith, ple are infused with the co-oper- Life’s Work Well Done,” said he said, before wiping away a ambassadors for agriculture like who together run a certified- ative spirit that comes from work- Sopuck. tear at the thought of his father, we are,” said Myron. organic Community Supported ing alongside neighbours and Last year’s winners were Tyler who had passed away last For 13 years, the Krahns found Agriculture near Lowe Farm that community. and Dorelle Fulton, a ranching summer. winter work off the farm to sup- delivers seasonal vegetables, He recalled a funeral plot he couple from Birtle. “I wish he was here,” said plement their income, but now berries and grains to members’ once visited near Basswood, Myron. they devote themselves full time homes. where he was struck by this fact. [email protected] As the weekend-long event wrapped up Feb. 8, participants gathered for a banquet that cel- ebrated the victories of the prov- ince’s three competing farm cou- ples, and took time to remember those who had passed on. A moment of silence was taken to honour the memory of former winner Major Jay Support the Wheat & Barley Check-Off Fox, who was killed in a tragic to bring new varieties and marketing opportunities farming accident in 2011. The to your farm and maintain your unique, competitive Eddystone rancher and his wife edge in the global marketplace. Angela, who served as regional Are you looking for… administrator for this year’s This voluntary check-off of $0.48/tonne of event, took the top provincial wheat and $0.56/tonne of barley will be shown farming award in 2008. as a Deduction of Levy on your Cash Purchase A scholarship in his name has Ticket upon grain delivery at a Canadian Grain been created, with Oak Lake- Commission-licensed company. area student Jay Rimke chosen as this year’s winner. wheat barleycheckoff.com Both farm kids from south- ern Manitoba, the Krahns met while studying at the University of Manitoba where they both majored in agronomy. After graduation, Myron These funds will be delivered to three important groups that work together to provide variety research, market development and returned to the family farm in technical expertise to support your farm’s future. 2003. He also worked as a seed Visit their websites to learn more: production co-ordinator with Proven Seed, and then as an agronomist with Homewood Co-op. Jill worked with Advanta Seeds and later with Monsanto westerngrains.com cigi.ca cmbtc.com as a quality assurance assistant 4 The Manitoba Co-operator | February 13, 2014 OPINION/EDITORIAL

Critics should take a position

his section of the just-passed new U.S. Farm Bill gives you a bit of a chuckle: T The promulgation of the regula- tions and administration of this title and the amendments made by this title and sections 11001 and 11012 shall be made without regard to — (A) the notice and comment pro- visions of section 553 of title 5, United States Code; S 954 PP 157 1 (B) chapter 35 of title 44, United States 2 Code (commonly known as the John Morriss ‘’Paperwork Reduction Act’’) Editorial Director Given that that sentence, let alone the docu- ment itself, which runs 1,024 pages, you can certainly see that the Farm Bill was crafted without much regard to paperwork reduction. But given that the bill must be renewed every five years, and that it determines not only farm policy but consumer nutrition and support programs (total: $956.4 billion over 10 years), it’s not surprising that there is a lot of detail. Of those 1,024 pages, 89 are devoted to U.S. dairy policy, and those pages deserve some attention by Canadian dairy farmers. As they well know, whenever some business columnists and edito- rial writers for national newspapers are short of a topic, they drag Say it ain’t so Joe! out that old reliable — the supply management system. Coddled Canadian dairy farmers are said to be making excess profits at How low will corn prices go? or not they are really refighting the last war. the expense of the consumer, and cheaper milk for children and We wonder whether or not ag lenders are cheaper pizza for the country’s couch potatoes could be had if the By Darrel Ray and Harwood Schaffer refighting the last war. border were thrown open and U.S. supplies allowed to flow in. Consider this for a moment: Suppose corn Assuming that U.S. milk is cheaper — which it may not always s the 2013 U.S. corn crop was being production for both the 2013 and 2014 crop years be — this raises another question which the editorialists always planted, futures prices were above $6 a comes in at or above 14 billion bushels and our avoid. Much of the Canadian market is within a few hours by A bushel with an occasional bump above export competitors continue to expand their pro- truck of major U.S. dairy production areas. If the border is thrown $7. Traders were concerned that the planting duction. In addition, let’s suppose that the major open, should there be different subsidy levels for Canadian and problems farmers were experiencing would importing countries don’t face significant pro- U.S. producers? It’s one thing to have different policies for grain, result in reduced production. By the end of duction problems during the next couple years. which can be stored, and much of which goes for export. It’s July, with fewer concerns about the size of the If those things were to happen, it would not entirely different for a perishable product like milk that is used for corn crop, the price dropped below $5. be unreasonable for corn exports in each of domestic consumption. Since then, the price has trended downward the two crop years to come in at 100 million If the border were thrown open, either the federal government so that in late January 2014, the March 2014 to 200 million bushels or more below USDA’s would have to match the U.S. policy of direct government pay- futures contract price for corn is $4.295. In already low January projection for the 2013 ments to producers, or watch Canadian dairy producers go out of negative basis areas, the cash price of corn is crop of 1.450 billion bushels. (How low is the business. As for matching U.S. policy, well, if anyone thinks sup- closer to $4. January projection of 1.450 billion bushels? ply management is bureaucratic, they should have a look at the Iowa State University estimates that for Only in three of the last 38 crop years have dairy provisions of the U.S. Farm Bill. By the way, it now includes fields of corn following soybeans and yielding corn exports been below 1.450 billion bushels an element of supply management through different insurance 200 bushels per acre the total cost of produc- — 1985, 1993 and last year.) premiums for different levels of production. tion per bushel would be $4.24. It is unlikely that the use of corn to produce Canadian dairy farmers should use the passage of the new U.S. After all the talk about a new price plateau ethanol will increase much above current Farm Bill as an opportunity to highlight the dilemma posed by and now with tumbling crop prices, could we expectations; probably it is more likely to fall simply opening the border. Supply management may not be per- see corn prices between $2 and $3 in the near short than exceed current expectations. fect, but the critics have been getting off too easily. They need to future — with other prices at the same relative In addition, suppose livestock disease prob- take a position. Do they really want Canadian farmers to compete level? Say it ain’t so Joe! lems reduce annual feed demand during the directly with subsidized Americans? If not, what kind of support As farmers face lower prices, we hear assur- 2013 and 2014 crop years by 300 million bush- should they receive? ances that farmers are not in the same situa- els or so below 2013 crop year expectations. tion that they were in the 1980s when lenders If much of this were to happen, by 2014 the [email protected] were making asset-based loans. At that time, year-ending stocks of corn could easily break land prices were increasing, pumping up net past 2.5 billion bushels. With that size carry- worth even though some farmers had a nega- over, the corn price would continue its fall head- tive cash flow. The result of the asset-based ing toward the variable cost of production. Cooler heads have prevailed loans in that atmosphere left farmers with a If above-trend harvests appear in the 2015 high debt-to-asset ratio. crop year, could we see $2 corn? t was heartening to read this week’s cover- Today loans are based on profit and loss Say it ain’t so Joe! age of the ongoing effort by Clint and Pam statements and the ability to repay the loan. I Cavers to develop their on-farm process- As a result the debt-to-asset ratio for today’s Daryll E. Ray holds the Blasingame Chair of Excellence ing business in a regulatory environment that farmers is much lower than it was in the ear- in Agricultural Policy, Institute of Agriculture, University of could best be described as fluid. lier period and thus the confidence. Tennessee, and is the director of UT’s Agricultural Policy All charges stemming from last summer’s The question that is often asked of military Analysis Center (APAC). Harwood D. Schaffer is a research raid on their Pilot Mound operation and con- leaders as they plan for the future is whether assistant professor at APAC. http://www.agpolicy.org. fiscation of their award-winning prosciutto have been dropped. They’ve received the green light from inspectors — in writing — to Laura Rance go back into production. Editor While it was disturbing to see one arm of a government department rewarding their OUR HISTORY: February 1978 efforts with a prize worth $10,000 in the Great Manitoba Food Fight only to have another arm of the same department seize their product a few months later, we suggest a more pragmatic ur February 1978 issues gave some hint of a change in view is in order. future tillage practices — this Haybuster Micro Seeder Those charged with protecting public safety should not be O was used by some of the early zero-tillage adopters. If restricted from their duties by other departmental interests such you were wondering how to control weeds, then a small story as rural and small business development. In this case, it is prob- behind the classified section mentioned a new herbicide named ably a good thing for one hand of government not to know what Roundup, which Monsanto’s Barrie Forbes had described at the other hand is doing. Farm and Home Week in Saskatoon. However, it was said to not That said, there remain lingering questions as to whether the be economic at the full rate for zero tillage — it would have to inspectors’ actions were overly officious or excessive. The decision be used at a lower rate with a broadleaf product added. to not proceed with the charges and $700 fines levelled against Car supply to the West Coast, with shipments slowed by the Cavers would suggest that perhaps cooler heads have pre- winter weather, was on the front page Feb. 6, as was a story vailed among Manitoba’s food safety regulators. which said Agriculture Minister Eugene Whelan was con- Manitoba passed new food safety laws in 2009 but has yet to sidering financial aid to the troubled Canadian Co-operative develop the regulations that go with it. Government officials Implements Ltd. say consultations are ongoing and it could be 2015 before they The Canadian Wheat Board had announced contracts for become law. Klages barley and Beacon barley, but had discontinued offering But the emerging framework appears to provide flexibility for contracts for Pitic 62, an experimental feed wheat. smaller-scale or artisan operations to meet with the act’s require- An organization called the American Agricultural Movement ments without making large-scale investments. We applaud that had been attempting to raise prices by holding back deliveries effort. of grain and livestock, and a Canadian version was proposing to withhold cattle deliveries and close all packing plants by [email protected] Feb. 27. No success was reported in later issues. The Manitoba Co-operator | February 13, 2014 5 COMMENT/FEEDBACK Plant Breeders’ Rights (PBR) and Bill C-18 Despite what detractors say, both farmers and breeders will benefit

By R.K. Downey and B.L. Harvey upon the genetics of the protected vari- Opponents to Bill C-18 claim, as they did when the original ety and develop new superior varieties s public plant breeders with Agri- PBR Act came into force in 1990, that producers will be held without the necessity of obtaining per- culture and Agri-Food Canada hostage to private seed companies. That has not happened, mission from the right holder. In other A and the University of Saskatch- words, the genetics of the protected ewan for a combined total of over nor is it likely to happen with the new legislation. variety are not locked up. 100 years, we were pleased to see the recently tabled Agricultural Growth Act Copycat protection (Bill C-18). However, there is also an important pro- This bill encompasses desirable vision that plant breeders have asked amendments to the present Plant for that prevents another breeder from Breeders’ Rights (PBR) Act that will his or her control, for as many years as did when the original PBR Act came into essentially reconstituting the protected bring Canada into conformity with the desired. force in 1990, that producers will be held variety and claiming ownership. Thus a 1991 convention of the International The amendments also make it clear hostage to private seed companies. That breeder could not make a minor change Union for the Protection of New Varie- that the farmer may sell the harvested has not happened, nor is it likely to hap- to a protected variety and then claim ties (UPOV ’91). grain into the domestic or foreign pen with the new legislation. it as a new variety without taking into Canada was a signatory to this con- market for commercial consumption CFIA data show that about 45 per cent account the right holders’ right to the vention back in 1992 but is just now without paying any additional royalty, of Canadian PBR applications for agri- original variety. bringing the amendments into force. so long as the seed was obtained legiti- culture crops come from public plant Opponents of the revised PBR legis- Thus the amendments are not, as some mately. breeders and institutions. lation claim that we are dealing with detractors would have you to believe, These are the facts, despite the mis- a zero sum proposition: if breeders something that has not been seen leading claims of the National Farm- Royalties gain something then farmers must lose before. ers Union. However, the act prohibits a Royalties from these PBR-protected something. The truth is that both the Indeed, Canada is a late adopter and farmer from selling or giving harvested varieties are a very important fund- breeder and the farmer benefit. A strong has been long out of step with our major seed from the protected variety to his ing source for research and breeding at and fair intellectual property framework trading partners and competitors (U.S., neighbour or anyone else who may wish Canadian universities as well as provin- ensures that Canada is a desirable place E.U., Japan, Australia, South Korea, Rus- to plant or further multiply it without cial and AAFC research centres. to invest in plant breeding, resulting in sia, etc.) as well as many smaller and permission of the holder of the right. Unfortunately that percentage will more innovation, additional resources developing nations. Indeed Canada will Selling seed of a PBR-protected vari- likely fall as the federal government and superior varieties in the market- probably need conformity with UPOV ety without authorization of the right’s continues to reduce funding and elimi- place. ’91 as part of any future trade agree- holder is an infringement under the nate varietal release programs at its Most western commodity groups ments. current act (based on UPOV ’78), and research centres. However, with the (e.g. Partners in Innovation) believe the One of the most important amend- continues to be an infringement under proposed changes to the act, private- amended PBR legislation should benefit ments to the present PBR Act is a new the new act. The act also mandates that sector investments in breeding are farmers with a more competitive plant- section that protects the producer’s right farmers will always have a position on expected to increase and hold promise breeding environment, resulting in a to save, store, condition and propagate the Minister’s PBR Advisory Committee. for additional funds to be channelled greater choice of pest-resistant, high- the seed of a protected variety for his or It is true that there is a provision into public breeding and public-private yielding varieties with good agronom- her own use. It is termed the “Farmers’ allowing a right’s holder to exercise partnerships. ics to meet their needs for sustainable Privilege.” rights (including a royalty) on a com- There are also other important sec- production and to compete in the global The conditions are spelled out in Sec- mercial crop, but only if propagating tions in the revised PBR legislation that marketplace. tion 5.3 (2) of Bill C-18. The current leg- material has been obtained illegally or breeders need, such as the “Research We would encourage those interested islation only permits a farmer’s use of there has not been a reasonable oppor- Exemption” and a “Breeder’s Exemp- to read the amended PBR Act contained farm-saved seed by not expressly forbid- tunity for the right holder to collect roy- tion.” These are carried over from in Bill C-18. It is a short read and you can ding it. The new legislation specifically alties earlier in the sales chain. the existing legislation but are made quickly pick out the areas of interest. We enshrines this privilege. This has been called the “reach more explicit in the amended version. think you will find it well balanced with through provision.” Thus a right holder The research exemption gives other benefits for all parties. Go to: http:// Farmer’s privilege would normally collect royalties on the researchers the freedom to conduct www.parl.gc.ca/HousePublications/ Essentially this amendment allows a sale of seed or initial propagating stock research and experimentation on the Publication.aspx?Language=E&Mode=1 farmer, once he or she has purchased but in the exceptional circumstance protected variety. &DocId=6378152). seed of a protected variety, to freely save where this could not be done, there is a In addition, the breeder’s exemption and store the harvested seed, send that provision for them to collect it later, but means that any breeder can use a PBR- Keith Downey is with the Saskatoon AAFC seed out to be cleaned, treated and to only once. protected variety to breed a new variety. Research Centre and Bryan Harvey is with the plant that saved seed on lands under Opponents to Bill C-18 claim, as they This allows other breeders to build University of Saskatchewan. New U.S. Farm Bill fails to tackle big issues It’s not a near miracle, not amazing and not very reforming By Alan Guebert and, most definitely, not his- As such, Iowa State Univer- thing, says a well-placed Farm what the U.S. and its farmers toric. sity economist Robert Wisner Bill watcher. and ranchers can do to ensure ouse Ag Committee It is a very late, very dense, estimates cash corn prices will “The operating language of sustainable food production in chairman Frank Lucas, and very status quo law that drop from an already-thin aver- what will be allowed under this a world steeply challenged by H a fast talker by birth further institutionalizes scale age of $4.40 per bu. in 2013-14 insurance program is very com- expanding population, increas- and trade, spared few superla- over substance and insurance to a well underwater season plicated,” the friend offers, “and ing climate change and tougher, tives when describing, in a tele- over economics. average of $3.75 to $3.90 in writing the rules for it will be narrower economics. phone press conference Jan. 28, On the face of it, there’s noth- 2014-15. even more complicated.” No, this Farm Bill was the the finally finished, modestly ing wrong with either growth The new farm law, with its Complicated, yes. Different, easy one — despite the delays named Agricultural Act of 2014. or insurance. Under this law, higher insurable levels and fat- no. and politics — so we took the “Historic in many ways,” however, the two are tied tightly ter insurance subsidies, makes And that’s the biggest irony to easy way out. Lucas said of the pending law together; growth is all but guar- this corn-choking outcome this whole, bloody bill: there’s The hard Farm Bill — the one as he shared the call with his anteed by heavily subsidized quite likely. So likely, in fact, that nothing in it that might have that tackles more than subsi- Senate counterpart, Debbie Sta- revenue insurance. The market the Jan. 29 Wall Street Journal required the best part of three dized insurance and govern- benow, a Democrat from Michi- is, well, in there somewhere. editorialized that the cost of this years to write or provided all the ment-supported markets like gan. How that policy will work is new “shallow loss” insurance fuel to the fierce, bitter partisan- ethanol and sugar, the one that What’s more, he continued, certain to be tested in 2014. program could “balloon to $14 ship that dogged its every ago- views consumers and agbiz as the three-years-in-the-making Right now corn is scraping billion a year” if overproduction nizing step. equals, the one that makes soil legislation was “amazing” and, along at $4 per bushel, etha- results. After all, this bill never got and water as important as corn in fact, “a reform bill.” nol is poised to lose some of Implementation, however, within a mile of very difficult and soybeans — lies ahead. Caught up in his expan- its government-mandated hinges on whether the bill will discussions on whether ethanol That’s the one that will be his- sive rhetoric, Lucas finished demand, the export market is clear Congress and be signed still holds a place in America’s toric, reforming, amazing and a describing the law’s bigger ele- increasingly crowded and com- into law by the president (a near renewable fuels future or how near miracle. ments with a flourish: “This is petitive and U.S. farmers will slam dunk; the House passed it a Farm Bill might address the not just a good Farm Bill, it’s grow between 13.9 billion and Jan. 29 on a solid, 251-166 vote) nation’s increasing health prob- The Farm and Food File is published almost a miraculous Farm Bill!” 14.3 billion bu. of corn this year, and if the rules to administer it lems. weekly through the U.S. and Canada. Truth be told, the 950-page or about two billion bu. more can be done in — what — no Moreover, Congress didn’t Past columns, news, events and bill is not a near miracle, not than forecasters predict will be more than 60 days? convene one public hearing or contact information are posted at amazing, not very reforming needed. Good luck on that second one ag committee meeting over www.farmandfoodfile.com. 6 The Manitoba Co-operator | February 13, 2014 FROM PAGE ONE

PIG LICENCE Continued from page 1 PILOT MOUND Continued from page 1

“It’s a balanced production Although the province model,” Dickson told seminar passed a new food safety act attendees. “It’s not a quota sys- five years ago, MAFRD con- tem, it’s not supply manage- tinues to hold public con- ment — it’s a way of making sultations on regulations. It sure that the number of licences could be 2015 before the act is issued in terms of finishing proclaimed. production in the province “Regulations still need to matches the processing capac- be consulted on publicly and ity of the plants.” then translated,” said MAFRD The system would not impose spokesman Dr. Glen Duizer. any price restrictions, he “There’s a fair number of “We’ve done a lot emphasized, noting that pro- regulations involved. Once around here to ducers would be responsible those are done we can move for negotiating their own prices forward but it certainly takes try and work with with processors. time to get that done.” MAFRD to make this But licences would be issued University of Manitoba stu- come out well for Andrew Dickson, general manager of the Manitoba Pork Council speaks to a by the council if its mandate dent Colin Anderson, spokes- everybody.” could be changed to accommo- full house during the 2014 Swine Seminar in Winnipeg. Photo: Shannon VanRaes man for a loosely organized date a licensing system. group of small processors, “We have marketing author- the program will come to frui- working capital have also been farmers and university stu- ity,” Dickson said. “Now we’d tion, and that they will continue suggested. dents who coalesced in sup- need a new interpretation of to pursue it with both levels of But he emphasized that these port of the Cavers, said small- Clinton Cavers our marketing authority to be government. plans are merely proposals at scale producers are discour- able to do that, but it’s not a “We’re starting to get some this stage and many details aged or pushed underground major issue.” traction within government,” he need to be worked out, includ- by the complexities of meet- Manufacturing Practices, The council is currently in said. “They seem to understand ing how a licence system would ing modern food safety to the higher level HACCP discussions with both levels of the issue and we think we may function. regulations. (Hazard Analysis Critical government on the issue, he be able to get some support Dickson envisions a licens- His group circulated its Control Point) program said, adding the licence sys- for this. Now it’s a long shot, ing system similar to the one criticisms widely through which can cost anywhere tem is meant to allay fears put we realize that, but we need to for potato farmers engaged in social media and letters to from $25,000 to $50,000 to forward by government that a ensure that our producers have Manitoba’s french fry industry. newspapers. implement. rebound in the hog industry sufficient cash on their farms “You’d have to have a con- “A lot of the regulation, Shambrock says it is likely could lead to overexpansion. to meet things like feed costs, tract with a processor to ship though not intended to do only a matter of time before The proposal seemed “to wages, power on a monthly your pigs, if you stopped pro- this, disadvantages smaller HACCP is required for more strike a chord with a number basis.” ducing pigs, the plant would processors,” he said in an processing activities and of key decision makers,” he say that there is spare capacity interview. “It has worked to products. said, without expanding on who New investment and the board would monitor contain innovation and limit “To my way of thinking it’s those decision makers might be. With the average hog barn in that,” he said. “And if the pro- innovation.” not going to be long before However, the council has the province being older than ducer is no longer producing But a spokesman for the anyone selling food commer- been seeking financial sup- 15 years, Dickson said the pigs, he would lose his licence, Manitoba Food Processors cially, especially if it’s a higher- port from both the provincial council is also looking at crea- if he had gone out of produc- Association (MFPA), whose risk product, is going to have and federal governments on a tive ways to encourage invest- tion for example, retired, then 270 membership is mostly to have some kind of HACCP- number of issues for more than ment in new infrastructure that licence would come open small companies of one to based regime in place,” he a year. and an expansion of finishing and another producer could five employees, is reaching said. One is a proposed hog stabi- barns. apply for it.” out to food processors who That’s what’s driving small lization program requiring the “What we’re proposing is Dickson said that discussions find themselves in similar businesses underground, government to guarantee loans asking government to come in with government will continue situations. according to David Neufeld, administered by the organiza- and offer a partial guarantee while the remaining details are Executive director Dave an organic greenhouse grower tion’s financial corporation. on 50 per cent of the debt on sorted out. Shambrock said it is the asso- at Boissevain who also belongs Dickson said at last week’s a highly financed farm,” said ciation’s mandate to represent to the coalition calling for meeting that there is still hope Dickson, adding guarantees on [email protected] the needs and interests of food clearer, simpler “scale-appro- processors in Manitoba, and it priate” food regulations. is looking for ways to specifi- Neufeld said as regulation cally help business navigate becomes more expensive and NITROGEN MISER the regulatory landscape. complicated there will be less, “It’s incredibly challenging not more small-scale process- Make Better Nitrogen Decisions for for any processor, regardless ing, and that runs counter to of size, to be on top of this, but all the widely documented especially the medium- and business trends showing Your Unique Operation small-size companies and you demand for closer-to-home Nitrogen is an essential input for your AGROTAIN® stabilizer can be applied to really don’t have any choice, produced foods consumers if you want to be in the busi- seek. crop. Are you putting enough thought into urea or added to urea ammonium nitrate ness of selling food,” said Prohibitive regulation is your nitrogen management plan? Enhanced- (UAN) to reduce ammonia volatilization, Shambrock. sending a message to small- efficiency fertilizers like urea treated with and improve crop uptake and utilization of “A lot of the information scale processors that they’re “a AGROTAIN® nitrogen stabilizer may be the the applied nitrogen. sites are just confusing to threat to somebody,” he said. best fit for your operation. Utilizing AGROTAIN® stabilizer gives you work through. And there are “What we want is something Two common options are urea treated with the flexibility to manage your time more effi- so many different food safety that assists the on-farm cot- ® mechanisms and systems that tage industries to thrive,” he AGROTAIN stabilizer and polymer-coated ciently. By removing the nitrogen from your are being developed,” he said. said. “All we’re asking for is fair urea. There are several factors to consider air tank, you can seed more acres in a day, The MFPA is applying amount of time and resources when deciding between the two: and apply urea treated with AGROTAIN® through Growing Forward put toward the smaller-scale Is seed safety a concern? If you are ap- stabilizer when it’s convenient. 2 for funding to develop a food culture or the local food plying your nitrogen directly in-furrow If seeding efficiency is less of a concern, program that would make culture and the artisanal food coaches or resource people culture in Manitoba,” he said. with the seed, the polymer-coated nitrogen side-banding nitrogen may be an effective available to those smaller- “It isn’t good for the econ- product may be a good choice. The nitrogen option. However, if the bands at the time of scale businesses that have nei- omy if people aren’t encour- slowly diffuses through the polymer coating seeding are shallow, new research indicates ther the time, money or other aged to develop their products making ammonia toxicity less of a concern. your nitrogen may be at risk due to vola- resources to devote to regula- and bring them to market,” he Are you looking to speed up seeding and tilization. Urea treated with AGROTAIN® tory matters, he said. said. “We’re looking at having this Meanwhile, the Cavers say avoid the slow pace of using an air drill to stabilizer can help protect your nitrogen network of consultants that we they just want to put what apply your nitrogen? Consider a floater ap- investment. co-ordinate and make avail- happened behind them and ® plication of urea treated with AGROTAIN able to individuals as needed,” focus on making a good value- stabilizer. he said. “It would essentially added meat product. assign coaches or resource “It feels like we kind of people to smaller-scale busi- wasted six months of time Marc Davy nesses that need the help to with wrangling back and Want help determining if an enhanced-efficiency investigate, interpret and take forth,” said Clinton Cavers. Manitoba fertilizer product is right for you? Have questions action on a regulatory frame- “This is kind of a bureaucratic 204.451.0536 for the Nitrogen Miser? work appropriate to their nightmare, without having 877.782.2536 size.” extra staff hired just to navi- The need for help is only gate it for you. bound to grow, Shambrock “But I think it’s highlighted

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By Lorraine Stevenson as “HACCP based or HAACP-like,” he on-farm small-scale processing to co -oPERATOR staff said. HACCP stands for Hazard Anal- occur,” he said. “If they are able to “If it was prescriptive ysis Critical Control Point and refers demonstrate the outcome through a ncoming regulations to ensure to a food safety system designed to process it will create the opportunity legislation it would be safe food processing in identify and control hazards that may for them to do it.” more difficult, especially IManitoba are designed not to occur in food production facilities. There will be no distinction drawn for the small-scale discriminate against small-scale or The regulation will recognize effec- between on- or off-farm processing, processors to meet, and on-farm processors, a senior food tive procedures and methods used in he added. safety official with the Manitoba processing plants to control hazards, “On-farm processing will be it’s not.” government says. rather than dictate which methods treated the same as other small Dr. Glen Duizer, who works in must be used, he said. processing operations,” he said. Dr. Glen Duizer the Food Safety Knowledge Centre “If it was prescriptive legislation it In October the province launched MAFRD spokesperson of Manitoba Agriculture, Food and would be more difficult, especially Growing Assurance – Food Safety ini- Rural Development, said the regu- for the small-scale processors to tiatives as part of the federal-provincial latory focus is on the outcome of a meet, and it’s not,” he said. Growing Forward 2 agreement. The pro- processing environment rather than “So instead of saying you have to gram is aimed at both farmers and proc- MAFRD staff began offering work- the specific mechanisms a processor use a stainless steel table this high essors, providing funding for adopting shops in November to familiarize puts into place. and this wide or this long, it (reg- food safety programs and traceability those who participate with the prin- “The Food Safety Act and Regu- ulation) says the food product that systems including equipment upgrades. ciples and implementation of these lations will be outcome-based leg- you produce has to be produced in a Funding on a cost-shared basis is programs. islation that is geared towards clean and sanitary environment.” also available for eligible applicants More information about Growing processing plants,” said Duizer. “The Duizer said small-scale processors to implement Basic Good Manufac- Assurance programming is available regulation will look at preventive pro- will need to demonstrate that they turing Practices (GMPs), comprehen- at MAFRD GO offices. grams to help control food hazards.” are delivering a safe food product. sive GMPs, Hazard Analysis Critical Preventive programs are identified “It creates the opportunity for Control Point (HACCP). [email protected]

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By Lorraine Stevenson co-operator staff Miami, Man. “I think there’s two attitudes you can t was a combination of prag- matism and philosophy that have. You can either Iprompted Wayne and Colette try and buck the Williment to set out a year ago system or go with to build an on-farm meat shop. Wayne had farmed organi- it. We want this to cally and raised grass-fed beef work, so we have to for over 18 years, while Colette go with the system. brought her background in meat cutting to the enterprise. Whether we agreed Looking for a way to diver- with everything or sify their farm and new ways to not really doesn’t market their own beef, the cou- matter.” ple also saw a need for a closer- to-home facility to provide services for other farmers. Wayne Williment They opened the doors to Hilltop Meats on their Miami- area farm last September after extensive renovations to an uum packer, and the required existing farm building, and now number of stainless steel sinks. operate an on-farm, govern- There are also stainless steel ment-inspected food-handling tables and a rail system to facility specializing in cus- unload and handle carcasses. tom cutting, wrapping of beef, Infrastructure brought from bison, pork, lamb as well as wild other plants had to be custom game. sandblasted, and only food- Wayne and Colette Williment opened Hilltop Meats on their Miami-area farm last September. photo: lorraine stevenson The Williments are also per- grade paint was allowed, says mitted to do on-farm slaughters Wayne. Floor linoleum runs six and work with local vet clinics inches up the walls. to harvest injured animals that “Some of the building cannot be transported. Under requirements caught me off direction of inspectors, they ret- guard,” says Wayne. “I’m not rofitted a van to transport ani- saying they were a big deal. mals to the meat shop. They just caught me off guard.” Deciding to get into this busi- Construction of Hilltop Meats ness wasn’t done easily nor began last spring. quickly, says the couple, who The costs were steep, says the spent months mulling over a couple who declined to share business plan. the full price tag for the venture. “Should we, or shouldn’t we. “Let’s just say we’ve got enough We toyed with it awhile,” said invested in this that it essen- ElitE WilD OAt Colette Williment. “We realized tially has to work,” says Wayne. there’d be a big expense.” But by taking a methodical “It doubled (what they ini- and careful approach to under- CONtROl tially anticipated),” says Wayne standing the regulations, learn- Williment, adding that there ing from others, and working were costs they never antici- closely with provincial inspec- is just the beginning. pated, like a $3,500 weigh scale, tors who guided them through and the stainless steel sausage the process, they’ve now got the stuffer they needed because farm-based business they long the cast iron one the family had dreamed of operating. used to make their own sausage “I think there’s two attitudes wouldn’t do. you can have,” says Wayne. “You Now in full operation, Hill- can either try and buck the sys- top Meats is equipped with a tem or go with it. We want this cooler designed and permit- to work, so we have to go with ted to handle both inspected the system. Whether we agreed and non-inspected meat as with everything or not really well as wild game. The meat doesn’t matter.” shop is equipped with a com- mercial band saw, grinder, vac- [email protected]

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Cattle Prices COLUMN (Friday to Thursday) Winnipeg February 7, 2014 Slaughter Cattle

Steers & Heifers — D1, 2 Cows 76.00 - 82.00 Piglet virus, fuel costs D3 Cows 70.00 - 77.00 Bulls 88.00 - 95.00 Feeder Cattle (Price ranges for feeders refer to top-quality animals only) Steers (901+ lbs.) 145.00 - 160.00 (801-900 lbs.) 150.00 - 166.00 stymie cattle shipments (701-800 lbs.) 158.00 - 177.00 (601-700 lbs.) 175.00 - 197.00 (501-600 lbs.) 190.00 - 222.00 Local buyers came out looking for grass cattle (401-500 lbs.) 190.00 - 230.00 Heifers (901+ lbs.) 125.00 - 138.00 (801-900 lbs.) 136.00 - 146.00 (701-800 lbs.) 140.00 - 156.00 (601-700 lbs.) 148.00 - 177.00 Brandon Logan “(Producers) need some cash, so (501-600 lbs.) 155.00 - 188.00 (401-500 lbs.) 160.00 - 190.00 CNSC they’re dipping into the cattle a Slaughter Cattle ($/cwt) Alberta South Ontario little quicker than they normally Grade A Steers (1,000+ lbs.) $ 138.00 - 138.50 $ 119.72 - 153.43 Grade A Heifers (850+ lbs.) 138.50 133.52 - 151.39 do.” D1, 2 Cows 75.00 - 93.00 63.87 - 89.92 D3 Cows 68.00 - 79.00 63.87 - 89.92 olume for cattle auctions across Bulls — 86.83 - 104.11 Manitoba during the week ending Feb. Steers (901+ lbs.) $ 148.00 - 162.00 $ 153.14 - 173.10 7 were seasonal to above seasonal, said rick wright (801-900 lbs.) 155.00 - 169.00 150.32 - 172.73 V (701-800 lbs.) 164.00 - 181.00 141.02 - 180.14 Rick Wright of Heartland Order Buying Co., not- (601-700 lbs.) 175.00 - 196.00 158.03 - 194.81 ing transportation continued to be a problem. (501-600 lbs.) 188.00 - 210.00 156.22 - 200.63 (401-500 lbs.) 196.00 - 219.00 159.23 - 208.47 “Transportation was an issue this week, it it or move it. They need some cash, so they’re Heifers (901+ lbs.) $ 130.00 - 145.00 $ 141.00 - 151.57 has been an issue for the last couple of weeks, dipping into the cattle a little quicker than they (801-900 lbs.) 140.00 - 154.00 137.51 - 153.27 and it will continue probably until the end of normally do.” (701-800 lbs.) 147.00 - 166.00 125.80 - 154.00 (601-700 lbs.) 155.00 - 174.00 138.30 - 165.11 February,” he said. “There are just not enough U.S. interest continued to be extremely (501-600 lbs.) 165.00 - 184.00 131.77 - 166.13 trucks to take the cattle in a timely fashion, so strong throughout the week, Wright said, (401-500 lbs.) 173.00 - 193.00 131.20 - 172.23 some of the eastern orders were deferring to noting the weak Canadian dollar led to the next week because they couldn’t get immediate increased interest. Futures (February 7, 2014) in U.S. transportation.” Fed Cattle Close Change Feeder Cattle Close Change The loonie opened at US89.78 cents on Feb. 3 February 2014 139.55 -2.60 March 2014 167.00 -1.70 There have also been delays going to Western and closed at US90.59 cents on Feb. 7. This also April 2014 139.07 -1.46 April 2014 167.80 -1.30 Canada and south to the U.S., he added. led to strong prices for both butcher and feeder June 2014 131.20 -1.03 May 2014 168.57 -0.86 August 2014 129.72 -0.56 August 2014 170.42 -0.26 “This is something we don’t normally deal cows. October 2014 132.90 -0.30 September 2014 169.67 -0.36 with at this time of the year, as there are usually “The cow market was steady to slightly December 2014 133.85 -0.50 October 2014 169.10 -0.40 lots of trucks,” he said. “But with the increase stronger on the top-end cows, especially the in the price of diesel fuel and concerns about age-verified cows,” Wright said. “The feeder Cattle Slaughter Cattle Grades (Canada) the pig disease in Ontario, some of the trans- market looked like the heavier cattle over 800 Week Ending Previous Week Ending Previous February 1, 2013 Year­ February 1, 2013 Year porters that would normally be moving cattle pounds had kind of came to a threshold. We Canada 52,899 50,140 Prime 561 549 from Manitoba aren’t coming out. Or they have didn’t see any forward movement on them at East 12,534 10,175 AAA 23,033 21,976 restrictions on what they can haul, where they all. However, the lighter cattle under the 700- West 40,635 39,965 AA 17,641 15,766 can haul and when they can haul, so it’s taken lb. level certainly showed a little more strength Manitoba NA NA A 634 500 U.S. 566,000 619,000 B 448 680 a bit of trucks off the road. That’s made it more again this week.” D 9,911 9,884 difficult for the buyers to buy and move.” There was increased local buying seen during E 130 10 Volume is expected to remain fairly strong at the week, he added: “We saw local activity trying Manitoba auction yards, as producers continue to buy grass cattle to go to grass in the summer.” to push cattle out earlier than normal. U.S. futures prices also continued to stay Hog Prices “We will see good numbers until the end of at extremely high levels during the week, (Friday to Thursday) ($/100 kg) Source: Manitoba Agriculture February, and then we certainly will see them as live cattle futures closed Friday valued at E - Estimation taper off,” Wright said. “We’re seeing produc- US$1.3955/lb., just slightly down from the MB. ($/hog) Current Week Last Week Last Year (Index 100) ers pulling the cattle ahead of their normal record-high price of US$1.439 seen on Jan. 23. MB. (All wts.) (Fri-Thurs.) 179.00 E 174.71 173.00 E market time for a couple of reasons. First, the MB. (Index 100) (Fri-Thurs.) 166.00 E 162.44 160.00 E price is good, so that has them paying atten- Brandon Logan writes for Commodity News Service ON (Index 100) (Mon.-Thurs.) 167.29 164.95 162.39 tion. Secondly, cash flow is an issue with some Canada, a Winnipeg company specializing in grain and P.Q. (Index 100) (Mon.-Fri.) 169.04 165.90 165.91 producers. They’ve got grain, but they can’t sell commodity market reporting.

Futures (February 7, 2014) in U.S. Hogs Close Change February 2014 86.50 0.13 April 2014 94.20 0.58 May 2014 102.50 0.78 briefs June 2014 105.05 1.70 July 2014 104.25 2.10 Small beef herd sidelines of cattle industry’s As the industry moves annual meeting here. through 2014 to 2015, the could cause “Given that decline, there slaughter rate for steers and Other Market Prices is the risk that one to three heifers will drop two per cent plants to close packing plants could go in to three per cent as more heif- Sheep and Lambs By Theopolis Waters the next 12 to 24 months, ers are being held back to Winnipeg (00 head) SunGold $/cwt (wooled fats) Toronto Specialty Meats n ashville, tenn. / reuters depending on their size,” he replenish the herd, said Good, Ewes Choice 70.00 - 75.00 66.57 - 99.86 35.00 said. Good did not specify who projected cow slaughter Lambs (110+ lb.) 135.00 - 142.00 146.86 - 161.60 Up to three more U.S. beef- which plants would likely fail rates would fall eight per cent (95 - 109 lb.) 140.00 - 153.00 162.58 - 182.92 (80 - 94 lb.) 150.00 - 165.00 170.17 - 192.92 packing plants could close but warned that cow-process- to 10 per cent a year in 2014 (Under 80 lb.) 150.00 - 160.00 157.37 - 243.77 in the next two years as the ing facilities are at greatest and 2015. (New crop) 175.00 — industry grapples with sur- risk due to fewer cows being Recently, National Beef plus packing capacity while culled — resulting in a smaller Packing Co. announced the Chickens E ggs ranchers try to rebuild the supply for slaughter. last day of operation on April Minimum broiler prices as of May 23, 2010 Minimum prices to producers for ungraded country’s smallest herd in 63 Beef cow numbers in the 4 for its Brawley, California Under 1.2 kg...... $1.5130 eggs, f.o.b. egg grading station, set by the years, a leading cattle analyst United States have declined beef-processing plant. The 1.2 - 1.65 kg...... $1.3230 Manitoba Egg Producers Marketing Board said on Feb. 6. 16 out of the past 18 years, company cited tight supplies 1.65 - 2.1 kg...... $1.3830 effective June 12, 2011. 2.1 - 2.6 kg...... $1.3230 New Previous “To go from liquidation to according to Good. Since the for the decision to close the A Extra Large $1.8500 $1.8200 expansion over the next two year 2000, slaughter or har- facility, which has a slaughter A Large 1.8500 1.8200 years, which we strongly feel vest rates for steers and heif- capacity of about 2,000 head Turkeys A Medium 1.6700 1.6400 we’re in the process of doing, ers have decreased about one of cattle per day. Minimum prices as of February 16, 2014 A Small 1.2500 1.2200 you’re going to pull between per cent per year, he said. Scarce supplies and costly Broiler Turkeys A Pee Wee 0.3675 0.3675 (6.2 kg or under, live weight truck load average) Nest Run 24 + 1.7490 1.7210 two million and 2-1/2 mil- The U.S. beef industry has feed at the time prompted Grade A ...... $1.910 B 0.45 0.45 lion cattle out of the harvest been struggling in recent Cargill Inc. to shutter its Undergrade ...... $1.820 C 0.15 0.15 mix by 2015 compared to years with high feed costs, Plainview, Texas, beef plant Hen Turkeys 2013,” Kevin Good, a senior coupled with drought and early last year, with plans to Goats (between 6.2 and 8.5 kg liveweight truck load average) analyst with closely followed reduced consumer demand close a feedlot in Lockney, Grade A ...... $1.895 Winnipeg (head) Toronto CattleFax, told Reuters on the for beef. Texas in the summer of 2014. Undergrade ...... $1.795 (Fats) ($/cwt) L ight Tom/Heavy Hen Turkeys Kids 160.00 - 180.00 77.49 - 293.03 (between 8.5 and 10.8 kg liveweight truck load average) Billys 265.00 — Grade A ...... $1.895 Mature — 96.20 - 235.25 Undergrade ...... $1.795 Tom Turkeys H orses (10.8 and 13.3 kg, live weight truck load average) Grade A...... $1.800 Winnipeg Toronto Looking for results? Check out the market reports Undergrade...... $1.715 ($/cwt) ($/cwt) Prices are quoted f.o.b. farm. <1,000 lbs. — 11.10 - 34.00 from livestock auctions around the province. » PaGe 14 1,000 lbs.+ — 15.00 - 42.00 The Manitoba Co-operator | February 13, 2014 11 GRAIN MARKETS

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All prices close of business February 7, 2014 Last Week Week Ago Year Ago Chicago wheat (nearby future) ($US/tonne) 213.39 203.38 287.03 Rail jams continue to Minneapolis wheat (nearby future) ($US/tonne) 234.52 219.45 319.36 Coarse Grains weigh on canola futures Chicago corn (nearby future) ($US/tonne) 174.40 170.66 285.24 Chicago oats (nearby future) ($US/tonne) 296.00 267.15 230.19 South America’s soybean harvest will add pressure oilseeds Chicago soybeans (nearby future) ($US/tonne) 487.13 468.49 525.47 Chicago soyoil ($US/tonne) 852.45 817.39 1,135.35 Terryn Shiells CNSC For three-times-daily market reports from Commodity News Service Canada, Winnipeg Futures anola futures on the ICE Futures Canada visit “Today in Markets” at trading platform moved lower during the ICE Futures Canada prices at close of business February 7, 2014 week ended Feb. 7, as logistics problems www.manitobacooperator.ca. C barley Last Week Week Ago moving the crop out of Western Canada contin- ued to be bearish. March 2014 126.50 126.50 Confirmation of large Canadian canola sup- May 2014 128.50 128.50 plies also put downward pressure on the market. Statistics Canada reported record-large canola July 2014 128.50 128.50 stocks of 12.6 million tonnes as of Dec. 31, 2013 ished higher compared to a week ago. Short- Canola Last Week Week Ago on Feb. 4. covering following recent sharp declines helped The Canadian dollar also saw a bit of a recov- push prices up. March 2014 425.60 430.20 ery, climbing back above the US90-cent mark, Weather scares in the U.S. during the first part May 2014 435.60 440.40 which discouraged some buying in the market. of the week were supportive, as were signs of July 2014 444.80 449.00 Overall, canola futures continued to trade strong export demand for U.S. wheat products. in the same range they’ve been in for the past But the large global supply situation continues month, and will likely continue in a rangebound to overhang the market, and will limit any upside pattern for the next couple of months. going forward. Analysts expect nearby canola futures to trade Improving growing conditions in the U.S. will Special Crops in the $420- to $436-per-tonne area until the size also likely temper any rallies, as sufficient snow of next year’s Canadian canola and U.S. soybean cover fell in some U.S. growing regions during Report for February 10, 2014 — Bin run delivered plant Saskatchewan crops becomes clearer. the week. Prices could move lower than that range, but Spot Market Spot Market won’t likely move higher as there’s not much Looking ahead Other (Cdn. cents per pound unless helping to underpin futures. The next focus for all of the commodity futures Lentils (Cdn. cents per pound) otherwise specified) The one thing positive for canola prices is the markets will be on the size of the 2014-15 North Large Green 15/64 22.00 - 23.00 Canaryseed 19.00 - 21.00 record-high crush margins seen in recent weeks American crops. Laird No. 1 19.50 - 22.00 Oil Sunflower Seed — — but crushers can’t buy the supplies because of For canola, it will be interesting to see how the backlog in Canada’s grain-handling system. many acres are seeded — and how much is pro- Eston No. 2 14.00 - 16.00 Desi Chickpeas 19.00 - 20.00 One theory is that crushers aren’t able to receive duced. The larger the crop, the longer it will likely Field Peas (Cdn. $ per bushel) Beans (Cdn. cents per pound) the canola because of the slow grain movement. take to solve the logistics issues plaguing many Green No. 1 9.80 - 11.00 Fababeans, large — Another theory is they don’t have room to crush western Canadian growers this year. any more, because they can’t move what they Corn and soybean traders will keep a watchful Medium Yellow No. 1 5.00 - 6.25 Feed beans — have already processed out of their facilities. eye on estimates for the upcoming U.S. crops, as Feed Peas (Cdn. $ per bushel) No. 1 Navy/Pea Beans 42.00 - 42.00 Continued sentiment that canola is underval- that will give a direction to the markets once the ued compared to other oilseeds is also support- picture is clearer. Feed Pea (Rail) 5.00 - 5.50 No. 1 Great Northern 60.00 - 60.00 ive, but once soybeans start to turn lower, canola Wheat markets will be watching both Mustardseed (Cdn. cents per pound) No. 1 Cranberry Beans 64.00 - 64.00 futures will also come under pressure. Canadian wheat and U.S. estimates for the 2014- Yellow No. 1 34.00 - 35.75 No. 1 Light Red Kidney 55.00 - 55.00 Chicago soybean futures were up sharply dur- 15 growing season. ing the week, with strong export demand and Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada has already Brown No. 1 33.00 - 34.75 No. 1 Dark Red Kidney 60.00 - 60.00 easing concerns about Chinese cancellations released estimates for acreage and crop produc- Oriental No. 1 27.30 - 28.75 No. 1 Black Beans 40.00 - 40.00 helping to support prices. tion for 2014-15, while Statistics Canada’s first No. 1 Pinto Beans 35.00 - 35.00 However, once the South American soybean planting intentions report won’t be released until harvest is in full swing, and cheaper supplies are April 24. No. 1 Small Red — available from the region, U.S. prices will drop. The U.S. Department of Agriculture will Source: Stat Publishing No. 1 Pink 40.00 - 40.00 Corn futures are also expected to drop once release its first estimates for planted area during SUNFLOWERS Fargo, ND Goodlands, KS the crop from South America starts to enter the its Agricultural Outlook Forum conference in supply chain, though they are well supported by Arlington, Va. on Feb. 20-21. Report for February 7, 2014 in US$ cwt strong export demand for the U.S. commodity NuSun (oilseed) 19.40 18.35

for the time being. Terryn Shiells writes for Commodity News Service Confection 32.00* Call for details — Minneapolis, Kansas City and Chicago wheat Canada, a Winnipeg company specializing in grain and futures had an up-and-down week but all fin- commodity market reporting. Source: National Sunflower Association

USDA cuts U.S. corn, wheat ending stocks on export demand Strong export demand is expected to add a bullish jolt to markets

By Ros Krasny “Demand is starting to shine Grain traders and analysts had looking for maybe 50 million,” said wai sh ngton / reuters through,” Mike Zuzolo, Global forecast corn stocks at an average of Jim Gerlach with A/C Trading. Commodity Analytics, said of the 1.619 billion bushels. The agency raised its forecast for rojected U.S. corn ending corn and wheat data. On the back of a 150-million- the average farm price of U.S. corn stocks for 2013-14 continue The USDA forecast 1.481 bil- bushel hike in U.S. corn exports, by 10 cents per bushel, to $4.50. P to tighten on strong export lion bushels of corn will remain on the stocks-to-use ratio for 2013- U.S. wheat carry-out for 2013-14 demand, the U.S. Agricultural hand when the new crop is ready 14 will be 11.1 per cent, the USDA reversed an increase from a month Department said Feb. 10, a bullish for harvest by late summer, well said, down from 12.4 per cent fore- ago, falling to a projected 558 mil- jolt that helped Chicago corn futures above the drought-affected level of cast in January and 13.7 per cent in lion bushels from 608 million. reach their highest levels in four 2012-13 but down from 1.631 billion December. Reductions in stocks were spread months. projected in January and a second In general, the lower the ratio, among the major classes of U.S. U.S. wheat carry-out was also consecutive substantial monthly the higher the potential for wheat. The average trade forecast lower on the month on rising reduction. prices to climb and the less mar- was 603 million bushels. exports. Projected U.S. soybean end- “The once-feared carry-out of gin for error for the upcoming USDA left the bottom line ing stocks were unchanged from over two-billion-bushel carry-out growing season. for U.S. soybeans — projected January but Brazil’s crop and pro- is now under 1.5 billion bushels,” “The 150-million-bushel corn 2013-14 U.S. ending stocks — at jected exports were raised, giving said Don Roose, analyst with U.S. export adjustment higher was sur- 150 million bushels for a third the report a bearish edge. Commodities. prising. I think most people were straight month. 12 The Manitoba Co-operator | February 13, 2014

LIVESTOCK Network SEARCH HUSBANDRY — THE SCIENCE, SKILL OR ART OF FARMING Search news. Read stories. Find insight. Human toll of PED mortalities can’t be discounted Transportation is the weak link in the battle against porcine epidemic diarrhea, but vigilant cleaning, disinfecting and testing may help

EPIDEMIC PREVENTIONkeep the disease out of Manitoba

By Shannon VanRaes “They have been trying to do CO-OPERATOR STAFF a lot of messaging and biose- curity,” he said. “I would rather anitoba hog produc- talk about... and what perhaps is ers are being urged to more appropriate, is what needs M“swab and test” every- to be done here.” thing from doorknobs to kitchen floors in a bid to block out the Advice to Manitoba deadly pork virus making its way Industry representatives and through North American hog producers at the seminar were herds. provided with take-home videos “Swab and test, and test and detailing the minutia of disinfec- swab every high-risk area or tion procedures to drive home critical control point,” Dr. Tim the message. Blackwell, an expert in swine dis- Dr. Glen Duizer, an ani- ease with the Ontario Ministry mal health veterinarian with of Agriculture told a standing- Manitoba Agriculture, Food and room-only crowd at last week’s Rural Initiatives, said Manitoba’s Manitoba Swine Seminar. proximity to outbreaks of the “What we found in our very virus south of the border may be contaminated sites, was that it the weakest link in the province’s was on the doorknob going into armour. the house, it was on the garage Iowa has the highest infec- door, it was in the kitchen, it tion rate of any U.S. state, was in assembly yards and in while Minnesota is a close sec- the women’s bathroom... it just ond. Livestock trucks regularly Dr. Julie Menard of the Quebec-based F. Menard Inc. speaks at the annual Swine Seminar in Winnipeg. PHOTOS: SHANNON VANRAES works its way into facilities once travel between those states and they have been contaminated. Manitoba. “Don’t just wash the truck and “Even though we’ve come a think it is disinfected, prove to long way with biosecurity, we “The more we do to yourself that it’s disinfected, and know that any breakdown at any prevent it, the more show that there’s no PED virus one of these levels, whether it there,” he said. be transport, on the farm, with we will take the It was a sentiment echoed by a system, or network, or even opportunity of the several experts who spoke on a a whole region, it provides the good price, because hastily convened panel discus- opportunity for a disease like sion about the looming threat. this to enter,” Duizer said. in the U.S. it really is It’s not just the trucks that Manitoba’s Department of the crisis right now, can carry the disease, producers Agriculture, Food and Rural they are missing heard, it’s also those who drive Development has been working pigs, and that is why them. with the Pork Council, as with “I have asked all my produc- the Council of Chief Veterinary the pig price is so ers to wash and disinfect the Officers, the Canadian Food high.” docks where the truck has just Inspection Agency, the Canadian touched, in case that it comes Swine Health Board and other Dr. Glen Duizer, an animal health veterinarian with Manitoba Agriculture, Food with some contamination, organizations to prepare for, and DR. JULIE MENARD because you never know, and we if possible prevent, porcine epi- and Rural Initiatives, speaks about porcine epidemic diarrhea. never let the driver come into demic diarrhea from entering the farm... because they can the province. bring it with their boots,” said “In Manitoba, are we pre- Spring challenge advantage of the high prices that can kill 100 per cent of Dr. Julie Menard of the Quebec- pared? Well, we’re trying. It’s Porcine epidemic diarrhea is the disruptions in U.S. produc- weanlings sweep through their based F. Menard Inc. a co-ordinated effort,” Duizer similar to transmissible gastro- tion system are creating. operation. Menard said the emphasis in said. “On the broad strokes, we enteritis (TGE), which Sheridan “The more we do to prevent “When it comes to PED peo- her province on swabbing and have a good idea of what our said has reared its head in it, the more we will take the ple don’t mention the human testing has proven effective so risks are.” Manitoba in the past. opportunity of the good price, cost that happens if you get a far. Only one positive test has Dr. Mike Sheridan, a swine “It’s not every year we get it, because in the U.S. it really is highly infectious disease that been recorded — at an Olymel veterinarian from southeast- but when it happens it does so the crisis right now, they are kills 100 per cent of your pigs slaughter facility in Saint-Espirit ern Manitoba, said the disease in the spring,” he pointed out. missing pigs, and that is why in your nursery,” said Terry — but Menard said identifying appears to be one of tiny mis- A proto-vaccine has been the pig price is so high,” she Whiting, manager of animal the presence of the disease early takes, where even small lapses approved for use against PED said. “So it’s the time to take health and welfare with the allowed for a swift reaction, both can allow it to gain a foothold. in Canada, but its effectiveness the opportunity in Canada to Chief Veterinarian’s Office. at the plant and at all farms that “But I think we do have an is not well documented and it keep our health, so that our pig “Really the financial cost is were in contact with it. opportunity over the next lit- won’t protect against a newly producers get the best of the a small fraction of the actual However, eight cases of the tle while to get our ducks lined identified strain of the virus. pig price.” cost, because livestock people disease have now been identi- up for what some say will come, Menard said for now, pro- K e e p i n g P E D o u t o f are damaged by that kind of fied in Ontario swine herds. and others like us hope won’t ducers’ best protection is pre- Manitoba’s hog barns also trauma, and it doesn’t work in Blackwell suggested Ontario come,” he said, adding that the vention through biosecurity. means that those who raise our mathematical models and may not have been proactive mud and slush of the spring And the longer that preven- and care for the animals won’t we never... calculate that.” enough in the lead-up to the thaw could bring producers tion is on the side of producers, have to face the emotional emergence of the disease. more challenges. the better able they’ll be to take wringer of seeing a disease [email protected] The Manitoba Co-operator | February 13, 2014 13

SHEEP & GOAT COLUMN New-crop lambs arrive for sale Feb. 5 The first of the new-crop lambs were ready for the start of a new year

By Mark Elliot dominated this sale. The prices January 22, 2014 Co-operator contributor remained strong, as the lamb quality was quite noticeable. The Ewes $97.30 / $100.80 $69.75 / $131.20 he sheep and goat deliver- price ranged from $1.48 to $1.60 ies to Winnipeg Livestock per pound for weights ranging Lambs (lbs.) Auction did not seem to from 80 to 92 pounds. The strong T 110+ $190.35 $164.30 be affected by another cold day bidding continued for the light- for the Feb. 5 sale. Producers weight lambs but there appeared 95 - 110 $146.51 – $148.00 $145.02 – $154.55 delivered 300 sheep and goats. to be differences between the Various classifications had hair and the wool lambs. The 80 - 94 $128.00 – $140.76 $115.02 – $132.99 number limitations, but the bid- price ranged from $1.50 to $1.525 ding became serious between per pound for the hair lambs. Under 80 the buyers. The first of the new- The price for the wool lambs crop lambs were ready for the was $1.57 per pound. Four 70 - 79 $109.90 – $120.08 $99.90 – $114.76 (73 – 76 lbs.) start of a new year. 65-pound Rideau-cross lambs A group of six 139-pound brought $109.20 ($1.68 per 65 $109.20 $85.80 – $104.72 (60 – 69 lbs.) Dorper-cross ewes and pound). Two 45-pound Cheviot- 45 $66.38 $56.00 / $58.20 (40 / 45 lbs.) Katahdin-cross ewes brought cross lambs brought $66.38. Two $97.30 ($0.70 per pound). A new-crop lambs were delivered 240-pound Rideau-cross ewe for this sale. The interest from ity was rewarded. The culls were GOAT DOES price / lb. animal weight brought $100.80 ($0.42). The the buyers kept the bidding to clearly affected by the lower bid- ram classification was repre- reach $1.85 per pound. The scale ding. Five 70-pound Boer-cross meat $0.92 – $1.11 80 – 100 lbs. sented by only Cheviot crosses. appeared to be incorrect, so the goat kids brought $105 ($1.50 per The 215-pound Cheviot-cross recording could not be done. pound). A 70-pound Alpine-cross dairy $0.67 114 lbs. ram brought $172 ($0.80 The bidding on the dairy goats goat kid brought $100 ($1.43). per pound). The 270-pound was not as active on the does. Four 74-pound Boer-cross BUCKS Cheviot-cross ram brought Quality does were receiving the goat kids brought $110 ($1.49). $189 ($0.70). A 135-pound buyers’ interests. An exception Three 63-pound Boer-cross meat $1.09 / $1.33 235 / 91 lbs. Suffolk-cross lamb represented was a group of six 83-pound goat kids brought $99 ($1.57). the heavyweight classification Boer-cross (due in May) which Seven 65-pound Boer-cross goat dairy n/a n/a and brought $190.35 ($1.41 per brought $124 ($1.49 per pound). kids brought $97 ($1.49). Nine KIDS - Under 80 pound). A 235-pound Boer-cross buck 48-pound Alpine-cross goat kids Three groups represented brought $255 ($1.09). brought $74 ($1.54). A 45-pound meat $1.50 / $1.49 70 / 74 the market lamb classification. Seven 91-pound Boer-cross Alpine-cross kid, not as fleshy, Seven 100-pound Dorper-cross bucks were purchased for future brought $54 ($1.20). The three DAIRY $1.43 70 lambs brought $148 ($1.48 per breeding purposes, according to 45-pound Boer-cross Alpine kids pound). Sixteen 101-pound the buyer. These well-uniformed brought $40 ($0.89 per pound). meat $1.57 / $1.49 63 / 65 lambs brought $147.46 ($1.46). bucks brought $121 ($1.33 per The three 32-pound Boer- Forty 98-pound Cheviot-cross pound). cross kids were viewed as culls meat $1.20 / $0.89 45 lambs brought $146.51 ($1.495). Goat kids continued to attract by the various buyers. Little DAIRY $1.54 48 The feeder lamb classification strong interest and the qual- interest at this sale.

Plea bargain dumped in favour BRIEFS Chance of El Niño CPC maintained its outlook of jail time for cattle farmer this summer that El Niño was unlikely through the spring, but noted reersut / U.S. weather that a change in temperatures The former rancher caught up forecaster Climate Prediction “portend warming in the in a family feud allowed his “To prosecute somebody, they have Center (CPC) said Feb. 6 there coming months.” to do something that is appalling to was an increasing chance of El Niño can cause flooding purebred Hereford herd to starve cattle farmers in general, and this the El Niño weather pattern and heavy rains in the United guy’s behaviour was beyond the after expecting neutral condi- States and South America and By Shannon VanRaes tions through the Northern can trigger drought condi- c o-operator staff pale.” Hemisphere spring 2014. tions in Southeast Asia and In its monthly report, the Australia. Manitoba judge has overruled a plea bargain TWerry hiting and sentenced a 49-year-old former rancher A to jail time after 67 cattle were found dead on his family’s ranch in 2011. edent has now been set,” McDonald said, adding Thomas Jeffery McLean pleaded guilty to 13 he believes the sentence will also act as a deterrent, offences under the Animal Care Act last November, given the circumstances of the case. including failure to provide adequate care, providing “With McLean this was an out-and-out family inadequate medical attention and confining animals feud; he was just trying to get back at his brother where there is risk. over the loss of the inheritance of the family farm McLean had hoped that entering a guilty plea and he did it by killing these cattle... horribly,” would spare him time in custody, but provincial McDonald said. court judge, Mary Kate Harvie sentenced him to Prosecutor Shaun Sass indicated that the Crown 45 days in jail, a $10,000 fine and a lifetime ban on believed McLean intentionally starved the cattle as owning animals. an act of revenge, after he lost a lengthy court battle R PLUS SIMMENTALS R PLUSRoss SIMMENTALS LeBlanc & Sons R PLUS SIMMENTALS “This sentence is really significant — this judge with his brother over their late mother’s estate. Ross LeBlancBox 1476 & Estevan, Sons SK S4A 2L7 Ross LeBlanc & Sons R PLUS SIMMENTALS Box 1476Marlin Estevan, 306.634.8031 SK S4A 2L7 Box 1476 Estevan, SK S4A 2L7 put some teeth in the act,” said Winnipeg Humane McLean’s defence lawyer disputed that account, Cell 306.421.2470 Ross LeBlanc & Sons Marlin 306.634.8031Ross 306.421.1824 Marlin 306.634.8031 Box 1476 Estevan, SK S4A 2L7 Society CEO, Bill McDonald, who added this is the arguing that emotional and financial distress had left Cell 306.421.2470Jason 306.421.9909 Cell 306.421.2470 worst case of cruelty against livestock he has ever McLean unable to properly care for the herd. Marlin 306.634.8031 Ross 306.421.1824 Ross 306.421.1824 Cell 306.421.2470 Jason 306.421.9909 Jason 306.421.9909 seen. Terry Whiting, a manager of animal health and Ross 306.421.1824 Necropsies showed that the vast majority of ani- welfare with the Chief Veterinarian’s Office, investi- Jason 306.421.9909 Sales Management: mals on the McLean farm in southwestern Manitoba gated the case and said it was unlike other cases of Sales Management: OBI Sales Management: R PLUS SIMMENTALS Rob Holowaychuk died of starvation, although at least one heifer died animal abuse he has encountered. OBI 780.916.2628OBI Sales Management: Ross LeBlanc & Sons while calving alone in a locked shed. Some calves “This one was special, because the guy was fully Box 1476Rob Estevan, Holowaychuk SK S4A 2L7 Mark HolowaychukRob Holowaychuk OBI 403.896.4990 780.916.2628 780.916.2628 also perished after becoming so imbedded in mud competent, and that never happens, or very seldom Rob Holowaychuk Marlin 306.634.8031 780.916.2628 Cell Mark 306.421.2470 Holowaychuk Mark Holowaychuk and manure they couldn’t reach their mothers. in cattle starvation,” Whiting said, noting that many 403.896.4990 403.896.4990 Mark Holowaychuk Ross 306.421.1824 RR PLUS PLUS SIMMENTALSSIMMENTALS Rather than disposing of the corpses, McLean then animal neglect cases are tied to mental health issues 403.896.4990 Jason 306.421.9909 Ross LeBlanc & Sons RossBox 1476LeBlanc Estevan, & Sons SK S4A 2L7 transferred them to a machine shop, in some cases or elderly farmers who become unable to care for Box 1476 Estevan, SK S4A 2L7 leaving them strewn over farm implements. their animals, but don’t want to leave the farm. Marlin 306.634.8031 Sales Management: MarlinCell 306.634.8031 306.421.2470 Cell 306.421.2470 McDonald noted that McLean is the first per- He added that loss of the purebredOBI Hereford herd Ross 306.421.1824 RossJason 306.421.1824 306.421.9909 son to be sent to jail for animal cruelty since the — in its third farming generation — Robwas Holowaychuk a loss that mid-1990s, when a puppy mill operator from the extended beyond the financial. 780.916.2628 Jason 306.421.9909 Mark Holowaychuk Steinbach area was jailed. “It was just an injury to the community403.896.4990 at large,” McLean’s sentence is also the first to be handed he said. Sales Management: Sales Management:OBI down after amendments were made to the Animal “To prosecute somebody, they have to do some- OBI Rob Holowaychuk 780.916.2628 Care Act in 2010, which provided for stiffer sentences. thing that is appalling to cattle farmers in general, Rob Holowaychuk Mark Holowaychuk 780.916.2628 “The judge banned him from owning animals for and this guy’s behaviour was beyond the pale.” 403.896.4990 life — this is the first time that provision of the new Mark Holowaychuk 403.896.4990 amended act has been used, so that significant prec- [email protected] 14 The Manitoba Co-operator | February 13, 2014 LIVESTOCK AUCTION RESULTS

Weight Category Ashern Gladstone Grunthal Heartland Heartland Killarney Ste. Rose Winnipeg Brandon Virden Feeder Steers Feb-05 Feb-04 Feb-04 Feb-06 Feb-05 Feb-03 n/a Feb-07 No. on offer 3,100 1,354 1,391 1,583 3,886 915 n/a 1,200 Over 1,000 lbs. n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 135.00-147.00 900-1,000 n/a 120.00-150.00 130.00-142.00 140.00-153.00 145.00-158.00 n/a n/a 145.00-152.00 800-900 146.00-165.00 135.00-164.75 140.00-164.50 147.00-167.00 152.00-162.00 157.00-168.00 n/a 155.00-166.00 700-800 140.00-176.00 155.00-175.50 155.00-175.50 165.00-182.00 160.00-174.00 165.00-178.00 n/a 155.00-177.00 600-700 150.00-199.75 170.00-193.50 170.00-189.00 177.00-193.00 173.00-197.00 180.00-197.50 n/a 174.00-195.00 500-600 160.00-203.00 180.00-215.00 180.00-219.00 180.00-212.00 188.00-205.00 190.00-205.00 n/a 185.00-224.00 400-500 170.00-217.00 200.00-230.00 200.00-234.00 190.00-220.00 195.00-230.00 200.00-220.00 n/a 190.00-232.00 300-400 n/a 190.00-233.50 190.00-230.00 195.00-230.00 n/a n/a n/a 190.00-240.00 Feeder heifers 900-1,000 lbs. n/a n/a n/a 120.00-135.00 124.00-136.00 n/a n/a 125.00-135.00 800-900 n/a 120.00-139.00 125.00-143.00 135.00-147.00 138.00-147.00 n/a n/a 135.00-143.00 700-800 120.00-155.00 130.00-157.00 135.00-159.00 143.00-155.00 145.00-156.50 148.00-161.00 n/a 142.00-155.00 600-700 130.00-175.00 140.00-177.50 145.00-166.00 158.00-172.00 150.00-172.00 158.00-170.00 n/a 150.00-175.00 500-600 140.00-182.00 150.00-183.50 160.00-185.00 165.00-180.00 158.00-179.00 165.00-178.00 n/a 158.00-185.00 400-500 178.00-188.00 155.00-185.50 175.00-195.00 170.00-185.00 163.00-187.00 165.00-185.00 n/a 170.00-190.00 300-400 n/a 160.00-188.00 180.00-243.00 175.00-190.00 n/a n/a n/a 170.00-205.00 Slaughter Market No. on offer 324 1,354 141 223 3,886 915 n/a 350 D1-D2 Cows 69.00-77.00 n/a n/a 76.00-84.00 75.00-81.00 65.00-70.00 n/a n/a D3-D5 Cows 55.00 and Up n/a n/a 62.00-75.00 69.00-74.00 n/a n/a n/a Age Verifi ed 76.00-84.00 n/a n/a n/a 78.00-83.00 83.00-94.00 n/a 70.00-82.00 Good Bulls 80.00-94.25 73.00-91.50 84.00-91.75 87.00-96.00 89.00-98.00 n/a n/a 88.00-95.00 Butcher Steers n/a n/a n/a 115.00-129.00 113.00-120.00 n/a n/a 128.00-132.00 Butcher Heifers n/a n/a n/a 112.00-124.00 110.00-118.00 n/a n/a 118.00-122.50 Feeder Cows n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a Fleshy Export Cows n/a n/a 72.00-80.00 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a Lean Export Cows n/a n/a 60.00-69.00 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a * includes slaughter market

(Note all prices in CDN$ per cwt. These prices also generally represent the top one-third of sales reported by the auction yard.)

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Scan the code or visit the website for more information www.agcanada.com/aggronomytv The Manitoba Co-operator | February 13, 2014 15 column Probiotics, prebiotics and horses It is important to understand that grass and hay are the stand that grass and hay are practices which are detrimental the most important prebiotics to the health of a horse’s hind gut. most important prebiotics for horses for horses as plant fibre is the Each horse develops a highly ideal food source for hind gut individualized microbial popu- microbes. Any departure from lation specific to their own diet, Carol Shwetz, DVM Byproducts of the fermentation process provide a steady influx of an all-forage their own environment and their diet is detrimental to beneficial own biochemistry. They are vir- Horse Health the horse with energy and micronutrients. populations of microbes and tually “supplemented” with a thus the health of the horse. variety of micro-organisms while The health of these essential ingesting their feedstuff. Simply microbes is ultimately depend- adding more of the ‘good’ bac- hen supplements or ent upon this very specific teria, even if we knew for sure products containing beneficial intestinal microflora. Byproducts of the fermenta- food source. which ones these were, will be W live micro-organisms Although the mechanism of tion process provide the horse Many events in the life of a limited by the health of the hind are fed to horses the products action for probiotics and prebi- with energy and micronutrients. domestic horse can upset the gut first and foremost. are called probiotics, and Latin otics is poorly described, it is When in good numbers, these delicate balance of the hind When hind gut health is not names like Lactobacillus, Acido- thought they support or enrich microbes provide as much as gut. These include an abrupt optimal the application of pro- phillus, Entercoccus, Bifidobac- the populations of beneficial 70 per cent of the horse’s energy change in feed, high-grain biotics and prebiotics may offer terium, and Saccaromyces will microbes in the horse’s hind gut and synthesize enough B vita- diets, processed feeds, weaning, temporary benefit until hind gut appear on the product’s ingredi- and thus improve digestive health. mins and vitamin K to meet the vaccination, deworming, health is restored. If a horse is ents label. The health of horses is highly horse’s needs. In exchange for stress from training and travel, healthy, and has a healthy life- While prebiotics have a simi- dependent upon a thriving popu- this energetic and nutritional changing companions, or a style, they will have a healthy lar intention to probiotics they lation of essential microbes in the advantage billions of bacteria, course of antibiotics. Illnesses hind gut and will inherently be do not contain the actual micro- hind gut that produce enzymes yeast and protozoa are housed such as colic, laminitis, able to support their own popu- organisms, rather substances necessary to digest or break down in the warm, moist confines of inappetence, diarrhea, fatigue, lation of vibrant microbes. which have been extracted from plant fibre. Their presence is the horse’s hind gut and are pro- ill-thrift, skin and hoof problems, fermentation vats where selected absolutely crucial to the horse, as vided with a steady supply of behavioural and performance Carol Shwetz is a veterinarian microbes have been grown. They horses themselves lack these vital fibrous “plant food.” changes are often rooted in specializing in equine practice at are indicated to help “feed” the enzymes. It is important to under- feeding and management Westlock, Alberta.

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Horse industry gets federal boost Changing Weather The federal government is giving Equine Canada (EC) $483,650 to promote Canadian-bred horses in export and domestic markets. The goal is to help Canadian horse breeders compete effectively and is Changing Farming. successfully in the inter- national marketplace, a federal release says. EC will lead missions to, and host visitors from Argentina, Australia, Brazil, China and South Africa to enable Cana- dian and foreign stake- Better Get Ready. holders to meet face to face. To capitalize on the The growing season of 2013 was one for the record large number of interna- tional visitors expected books. We had it all: too wet, too dry, too cold, too hot. to attend the Pan Am Although variability in the weather cannot be changed, Games in Toronto in we can learn to better manage under these conditions. 2015, EC will also hold a Pan American Show- Conservation of water and soil is vital to your success in case featuring Canadian all kinds of weather. horses. The release said there are more than 900,000 The 6th World Congress on Conservation Agriculture in horses in Canada, and Winnipeg, Manitoba, will present new ideas on all these the industry involves more than one million topics and more. Be there June 22-25, 2014, for innovative Canadians involved with solutions for challenges facing today’s agriculture. their use for sport and Weatherproofing agriculture is one of three major leisure, tourism, breed- ing, food production and themes for the conference, along with Growing More related industries. with Less and Sharing Innovation Success Stories. The industry supports more than 77,000 on- farm jobs for the breed- ing and care of horses. Equine Canada presi- dent Michael Gallagher said the money will be put towards fulfilling two main objectives: devel- oping key export markets June 22-25, 2014 with long-term potential for the sale of Canadian- • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • bred horses and the reju- venation of domestic Winnipeg Convention Centre demand for those horses by showcasing the wide Winnipeg, Manitoba range of opportuni- • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • ties available to the new generation of Canadian WCCa6.org horse owners. Register today at www.wcca6.org. 16 The Manitoba Co-operator | February 13, 2014

Weather now for next week. WEATHER VANE Get the Manitoba Co-operator mobile app and get local or national forecast info. “EVERYONE TALKS ABOUT THE WEATHER, BUT NO ONE DOES ANYTHING ABOUT IT.” Download the free app at agreader.ca/mbc Mark Twain, 1897 Several chances seen for snow Issued: Monday, February 10, 2014 · Covering: February 12 – February 19, 2014

low develops to our west. This GLOBAL TEMPERATURE DEVIATIONS Daniel Bezte low is expected to take a more Co-operator northerly track through cen- contributor tral Manitoba late Sunday and into Monday. Temperatures on Sunday could warm up to near the 0 C mark before cooler air s the weather models pre- moves in behind the low. dicted, a large area of low Fortunately, it doesn’t look A pressure has taken up res- like the cold air will stick idence in the Gulf of Alaska and around. The weather models we’ll start to feel its influence predict the main area of low during this forecast period. This pressure off of the West Coast low will help to spin up a couple will begin to move eastward. of clipper systems that will affect This will allow for plenty of our region during the middle of mild air to be pulled up ahead For this issue I have included a couple the week. The strongest system of it. High temperatures dur- of maps produced by the University looks to move through North ing the middle of next week of Alabama in Huntsville. These maps Dakota late Wednesday and into should be in the -5 C range with show global temperature deviations Thursday. Depending on the overnight lows around -12 C. from average for December and January. You can easily see how most of the exact path and strength of this Confidence is not that high on planet saw average to above-average exactly when this low will push system, southern regions could temperatures during these two months. see around five centimetres of eastward and what track it will It is also easy to see the coldest region, snow, with lesser amounts the take, but we’ll have to keep an compared to average conditions, was farther north you go. There will eye out for this system late next located over North America. also be some gusty northerly week as the potential will be winds with this system, but it there for some significant snow. doesn’t look like these will last Usual temperature range for very long as the system moves this period: Highs, -18 to -3 C; by fairly quickly. lows, -30 to -12 C. It doesn’t look like we’ll see cold move in behind this sys- Daniel Bezte is a teacher by profession tem as the weather models with a BA (Hon.) in geography, predict another area of low specializing in climatology, from the pressure to spin off of the west- U of W. He operates a computerized ern low over the weekend. We weather station near Birds Hill Park. should see our winds become Contact him with your questions and southerly on Saturday as the comments at [email protected].

Will this be the coldest winter since 1918? December, January and February have all been below the average just three times

By Daniel Bezte cold weather, it tends to affect in the winter of 1978-79, when CO-OPERATOR CONTRIBUTOR I think I’d rather have colder-than-average all regions of southern and cen- the mean temperature was -20.1 tral Manitoba. The first thing C. This compares to our mean here has been a fair bit of temperatures in the winter, when it’s going to be I looked at was the number of temperature for this winter of talk and media coverage cold anyway. times we’ve seen mean monthly -19.9 C. The coldest December- T on the cold weather we, temperatures colder than -20 January was in 1886-87, with a and much of central and east- C. It turns out there have been mean temperature of -23.1 C. ern North America, have seen 80 months going back to 1872 The coldest modern-day winter so far this winter. For this issue that have been colder than -20 was in 1949-50 where, thanks I thought I would dig into the C. When we compare December to a very cold January, the mean weather data and try to see just to how much they departed see that, besides our region, very 2013’s mean monthly tempera- temperature for the December- how cold we have been. from the long-term average. little of the world saw colder- ture of -20.9 C to these months, January period was -21.1 C. First of all, I don’t think any- During December, the coolest than-average conditions. Now, I found that it falls into 65th one can argue this hasn’t been area globally turned out to be before we start crying “Not fair,” place, which means that we’ve Through February? a cold winter. As we all know, in central Manitoba, near Lake we need to remember: eventu- seen 64 colder winter months. If our cold weather continues December 2013 was the second Winnipeg, where temperatures ally this weather pattern that’s The most recent cold month to the end of February, then coldest on record, with average in the troposphere (the lower giving us these cold conditions was January 2004, which had a it will truly be a cold winter! monthly temperatures running part of the atmosphere) were will change, and as you can see mean monthly temperature of Looking back, I could only 5 to 7 C below the long-term 5.37 C (about 9.7 F) cooler than on the map, we’ll likely switch to -21.7 C. The coldest month ever find three winters (December average. That said, while we the long-term average. So, I a warmer-than-average pattern, recorded in Winnipeg was in to February) that had all three did see some really cold days, guess we could argue that we given the fact that most of the 1875, when the monthly tem- months reporting below-aver- very few cold records were set were the coldest place on Earth planet is seeing warmer-than- perature for January was a frigid age temperatures. You have during the month. What made during December! I then looked average temperatures. Also, -27 C. The second coldest was in to go all the way back to the the month so cold was that we at January’s results and found when you think about it, I think January 1966, with a mean tem- winter of 1916-17, when the never really got a break from it! that the coldest region on Earth I’d rather have colder-than-aver- perature of -26.7 C. So, when we mean temperature for those There are a number of differ- shifted a little southeastward age temperatures in the winter, look at it from this perspective, three months was -20.1 C. We ent ways we can compare tem- and was now centred over far- when it’s going to be cold any- December 2013 was not really would have to see this Febru- peratures to try and determine northern Michigan, covering a way, rather than experiencing that cold. ary’s mean monthly tempera- just how cold it was. One way larger area made up of most of them in late spring or summer. How about if we combine ture come in at -20.4 C to tie is to compare just how far we the eastern U.S. and Canada, OK, now back to looking at December and January and this, and with a mean tempera- were below average compared stretching from just south of the two-month cold snap we are see how they compare to other ture of -21 C over the first eight to other places on Earth dur- Hudson Bay through to the Gulf experiencing and how we can years? As it turns out, we don’t days, I guess it might be pos- ing December. I came across of Mexico. determine just how cold it is. I see two or more months in a sible. The coldest winter ever a report that the University of The University of Alabama in guess the tried-and-true method row with really cold tempera- recorded was in 1886-87, with Alabama in Huntsville puts Huntsville also produces a glo- is to simply go back into the tures that often. I only counted a mean temperature of -22.9 C. out, that discusses global tem- bal map of the monthly temper- long-term weather records and 11 times in 142 years of data We would have to have a mean peratures and their departure ature anomalies. I have included compare this winter’s temper- that had both December and February temperature of -29 C from average. In the report they January’s map here, and if you atures to that of previous win- January reporting well-below- to tie this record, so I think it’s point out which places or place take a look, you can easily see ters. I used Winnipeg’s data for average temperatures. The safe to say that this will not be on Earth had the warmest and just how far below average our this as it has the longest period last time we had a really cold the coldest winter ever. coldest temperatures in regard part of the world is. You can also of record, and when we have December-January period was The Manitoba Co-operator | February 13, 2014 T:10.25” 17 CROPS hbandru s y — t he s cience , SKILL OR ART OF FARMING To spray or not to spray — it’s more than the numbers Deciding what, when, how and even if to control pests is a complex decision

By Helen McMenamin co-operator contributor / lethbridge, alta.

o spray or not to spray? There are pub- lished economic thresholds to help you Tdecide, but Nevin Rosaasen suggests making your own calculations. Rosaasen, a research economist with Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development, says every crop has different potential and every farm has its own unique combination of short- and long-term economic and environmental con- siderations. In a presentation at the recent Farming Smarter Conference in Lethbridge, Rosaasen used an example from his family’s farm. His brother had found bertha army worm larvae — more than 11 per square metre — in a canola field. According to Alberta Agriculture figures, it pays to spray if it costs less than $8 per acre and canola sells for $12 a bushel. “Each bertha army worm cuts yield by .058 bushels (3-1/2 pounds),” Rosaasen said. “For my dad, that’s all he needs to hear. He says, ‘Nuke those suckers.’ “My brother has a different opinion. He says, ‘I hate to apply insecticides, I want the option to father healthy kids. How do you put a value on your health?’” There’s also the value of the beneficial insects. T:15.58” “What’s the yield penalty from losing native pollinators in the crop? What about the preda- It’s tough to see bertha army worms chewing on canola, but is it cheaper to let them have their share rather than tors and parasitoids?” Rosaasen asked. “A drag- spraying to control them? onfly can eat its own weight in insects in 30 minutes. And, this isn’t the only crop we have to consider — the wheat across the road likely guessed they might have twice as many drag- has wheat midge in it — dragonflies can fly “What’s the yield penalty from onflies and parasitic wasps to keep wheat over there if we don’t kill them.” midge under control with the eco-product and But Rosaasen said it’s difficult to come up losing native pollinators in the weighed that against its higher cost. with firm numbers on the value of beneficial crop? What about the predators They also looked at the cost of aerial spray- insects, though yield benefits from being close and parasitoids?” ing compared to doing the job themselves. to honeybee hives have bees estimated as high The high-clearance sprayer tramples some as 47 per cent. crop, in their case two per cent. That percent- He also compared the cost and benefit of Nevin Rosaasen age of a 40-bushel crop gave the spray plane different insecticides. He said the least-toxic a slight advantage, as long as the application product to control bertha army worm costs was timely. more than twice that of commonly recom- That can be especially important for pre- mended insecticides, but it acts by coating operator and the water hauler and others. harvest intervals and for fungicides. The tim- plants with a toxin that only affects insects that Fixed costs include a share of the sprayer and ing of fungicide application against fusarium feed on the crop. associated equipment. head blight has almost as big an impact on the This was measured against the “sunk costs” bottom line as the decision to treat. Crunching the numbers — money already invested. Including seemingly extraneous production Rosaasen also thought about the effects of not “Fertilizer, seed, herbicide — all the inputs impacts may seem dubious, but formalizing spraying. “Why not let ’em eat?” he asked. He and work you’ve put into a crop to bring it the process can lead to some surprising deci- also considered the potential impact of a yield to this point in the year are gone and can’t sions if you have definite numbers, Rosaasen hit from bertha army worm on their yield his- be recovered,” Rosaasen said. “That number said. tory and premiums for crop insurance. reminds you of what you’re protecting.” Based on all those factors, he and his brother With this information, the Rosaasens went Armed with a complete figure for spraying, decided on the more expensive but environ- back to considering whether spraying would Rosaasen looked at the complete cost of spray- mentally friendly insecticide, and sprayed pay. Their operating costs for spraying include ing and chemical for the conventional insecti- themselves, ensuring a timely application to variable costs — fuel, labour of the sprayer cide and the eco-product. He and his brother control the berthas.

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DuPont teams up with DTN Grain transportation The major seed suppliers are competing to deliver information hot button among By Carey Gillam DuPont and DTN also will DuPont and Monsanto offi- reuters combine technologies from cials both say the future of both companies to offer farm- farming and increased food wheat growers uPont Pioneer, the agri- ers electronic grain-trading production will be closely cultural seed unit of capabilities, officials with tied to sophisticated analyses Delegates urged Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz D DuPont, said Feb. 4 that both companies said. of data to inform farmers on to consider ending the revenue cap or consider it signed a deal with DTN/The The announcement comes what types of seed work best Progressive Farmer to provide three months after DuPont in certain fields; where in a running rights weather and market informa- inked a deal with farm field they might want to plant tion to farmers, along with machinery company Deere more seed, or less; where By Alex Binkley new grain-trading capabilities, & Co. that provides farmers they might have better mois- Co-operator contributor “We need a lot all accessed through mobile a wireless transfer system ture; more need for chemi- devices. for their data. cal treatments; and what type he state of grain trans- more knowledge “Our customers are running DuPont is racing rival Mon- of weather events they might portation dominated about what’s small businesses. Production santo Co. to capture mar- expect. T the recent Western happening in the in the field is really important ket share in the burgeoning DuPont Pioneer “mapped” Canadian Wheat Growers grain transportation as well as the business side. So “precision agriculture” arena, about 20 million acres from Association annual conven- this is just another step to being turning farm-related data into 2012 to 2013, filling a data- tion in Ottawa last week with system. We have to able to address key needs,” said new profit streams by incor- base that can churn out “yield producers calling on Agricul- dig deeper than the DuPont Pioneer director of porating analytics on an array maps” for customers and pro- ture Minister Gerry Ritz to revenue cap.” services Joe Foresman. of data points, including soil vide about 1.5 million acres take action. Foresman said finan- types, fungicide application of variable seeding prescrip- In a brief presentation to cial terms of the deal are not timing, weather patterns and tions, officials said. the convention, Ritz said there Gerry Ritz being released. pest management. Omaha, Nebraska-based had to be more accountabil- DuPont Pioneer customers Monsanto on Nov. 1 com- DTN provides real-time ity in the grain transportation will have access to an exclusive pleted its nearly $1-bil- weather, agricultural and network. Afterwards delegates Raitt was quick to impose network of weather stations, lion acquisition of The commodity market infor- peppered him with calls to new safety rules on the rail- including those positioned on Climate Corp., a weather mation for subscribers that end the revenue cap, consider ways after the Lac-Megantic growers’ farms, for real-time data and modelling tech- include farmers and com- running rights or require the disaster last summer but has local information, as well as nology company. That fol- modities and futures traders. railways to dedicate more said nothing or done nothing environmental conditions in lowed Monsanto’s purchase DTN is owned by the French locomotives and hopper cars about the grain transportation other regions and forecast data, in 2012 of Precision Planting multinational energy com- to grain movement. fiasco, farm representatives said SEC_CAR11_T_MC.qxd Foresman. 8/26/11 Inc.4:23 PM Page 1 pany Schneider Electric SA. Many delegates complained complain. the railways were only focused Transport Canada has the on measures that improved power to order the railways shareholder value with serv- to take action while Agri- ice to customers falling far culture Canada has none, behind. they add. Neither she nor Ritz said he would be meet- her parliamentary secretary ing in mid-February with participated in a late-night a committee of farm, grain emergency debate in the company and railway repre- Commons about the grain sentatives charged with find- transportation problems. ing a way to increase grain Kicking off the emergency movements so Canada isn’t debate, Liberal farm spokes- burdened with massive grain man Mark Eyeking said the stocks next summer. “We need Rail Freight Service Act passed a lot more knowledge about last year was supposed to cre- what’s happening in the grain ate balance between ship- ® transportation system. We pers and the railways but the AC Carberry have to dig deeper than the grain situation shows the law revenue cap.” doesn’t work. “Many Prairie CWRS Wheat Don Solman, vice-president farmers agree that the legisla- of finance with Richardson tion needs to be amended to International said grain com- make it easier to hit the rail- panies can’t make sales if they road companies with fines can’t deliver. over these transportation bot- Setting the pace. “Rail is a big part of the tlenecks.” pipeline and we have to make The railways claim to be it perform better than it is providing 5,000 cars each a SEC_CAR11_T today,” he said in an interview. week. “However, that is not Start strong. Finish fast. This far, the railways “haven’t even half as much as we lived up to their obligation.” need… there are between ✔ Very short, strong straw Grain companies “could sell 30 and 40 vessels waiting Ad Number: Publication: Manitoba Cooperator - 3col Trim x 133lines 6” x 9.5” more if the railways could to be loaded in Vancouver ✔ Fast, efficient harvest deliver it. We can’t commit to alone,” he said. “We can see sales because of the lack of that there is a big problem. ✔ MR to fusarium service.” We have the crop. We have ✔ The grain companies are the customers. We have the Great fit for intensive management being hit with hefty demur- ships. However, it is just not rage bills for ships forced to getting there. Canadian- wait on the West Coast for based grain companies have grain to arrive, he added. been charged more than $20 “We’re working with the other million in fees for delays at companies to get vessels the Port of Vancouver since loaded as fast as we can.” August, according to the Initiatives by the grain Western Grain Elevator Asso- industry to find short- and ciation.” long-term solutions to the Malcolm Allen, the NDP delays are welcome because farm spokesman, noted that “we have to become more when Hunter Harrison took efficient,” he added. “We need over at CP last year, the railway to find a way to deal with the “got rid of 11,000 cars and 440 situation the industry faces.” locomotives. He took capacity Pressed by NDP MPs in out of the system right before question period about lost a bumper crop. CP made more sales and hefty ship demur- money, but it left farmers rage bills, Ritz said the rail- stranded.” ways “have dropped the Kevin Lamoureux, Liberal ball. 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SEC_CAR11_T The Manitoba Co-operator | February 13, 2014 19 Thorough examination of rail transportation needed: KAP Long-term solution to sluggish rail transportation may require new infrastructure, but in the short term, producers should re-evaluate the terms of their operational loans

By Shannon VanRaes co-operator staff A lot who are looking at it as farmers want immediate response to our problem, but the fact eystone Agricultural Pro- is this problem wasn’t created overnight and it ducers meeting in Winni- K peg late last month called won’t be solved overnight.” on the federal government to fine the railways for failing to per- Doug Chorney form as Prairie farm leaders wor- ried creditors will come calling on farmers who can’t sell grain to get their fair share of access,” said respond to it properly, a lot who make loan payments. Wilf Harder. “At least that way eve- are looking at it as farmers want With many bins still full, and rybody would have some oppor- immediate response to our prob- grain bags lying in fields across tunity to deliver, of course we’re lem, but the fact is this problem the Prairies, some producers away from that now.” wasn’t created overnight and it won’t be able to repay last year’s Chorney warned against over- won’t be solved overnight.” input loans, says Norm Hall, pres- simplifying the problem. But in the meantime, farmers ident of the Agricultural Produc- “The railroads have to make can’t be asked to carry the bur- ers Association of Saskatchewan. money, farmers have to make den alone, Chorney said, adding “Input loans that are coming money, everyone has to be suc- assistance should be provided by Norm Hall (l) of Saskatchewan speaks, while Doug Chorney, Lynn Jacobson cessful together,” he said. “There due at the end of this month, and both levels of government. and Kelvin Heppner look on, during Keystone Agricultural Producers annual we put it out to producers... have is important work to be done to general meeting in Winnipeg. photo: Shannon VanRaes you talked to your financial insti- define the problem properly and [email protected] tutions? Can you make those pay- ments?” said Hall, speaking at the annual Keystone Agricultural Pro- ducers meeting in Winnipeg. “Some of the contracts that you’ve signed, you get five per cent interest, but if you go past that deadline, it more than triples, and... if you go into default, you A little bit of fusarium can may not be eligible for financing next year.” affect an entire harvest. But the responsibility doesn’t lie solely with producers, farm organizations across the Prairie Luckily, so can one provinces have asked financial institutions to extend the terms of treatment of Caramba. operational loans. “We’re running into the same problems, and have spoken to FCC (Farm Credit Canada),” said Lynn Jacobson, president of the Alberta Federation of Agriculture. And while FCC has been open to extending loan terms for pro- ducers struggling to deliver grain, Jacobson said other financial insti- tutions have not been as receptive. Doug Chorney, president of Keystone Producers, said the same situation is being faced by farmers in Manitoba who are fighting to get grain off the farm. “There’s a huge cost to pro- ducers,” he said, adding that the recent decline in commodity prices is compounding financial pressures faced by producers in Western Canada. Describing friends and neigh- bours as “shell shocked” by the sharp drop, Chorney noted the market price for some crops has fallen by almost 50 per cent from the same time last year. However, much of the pres- sure on Prairie farmers could be relieved if grain was flowing out of the bins predictably and effi- ciently. “We’ve been watching the trains go by... and it used to be a few cars of containers and a few cars of bulk commodities,” said Hall. “Now it’s lots of black tankers.” Members attending the annual For cereal growers with high production goals, Caramba® is the fungicide Keystone meeting questioned that best optimizes grade, yield and quality. 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By Steve Gorman in a drought that threatens to are likewise bracing for sharp House of Representatives, an “It is unacceptable that vital LOS ANGELES /REUTERS inflict the worst water crisis in cutbacks this year. emergency bill by several Cali- water supplies are being forced state history, prompting Gover- “We’re in a dire situation that fornia representatives that out to the ocean instead of going rought-stricken Califor- nor Jerry Brown last month to we’ve never been in before,” said would roll back environmental to our cities,” said Representa- nia farmers facing dras- declare a state of emergency. Paul Wenger, president of the protections for fish in the fragile tive Kevin McCarthy, who rep- D tic cutbacks in irrigation He urged citizens to reduce California Farm Bureau Federa- Sacramento-San Joaquin River resents agricultural and desert water are expected to idle some their water consumption by 20 tion. Delta in order to allow more areas north of Los Angeles. 500,000 acres (200,000 hectares) per cent voluntarily. The state’s network of res- water to be pumped out in dry “The issue demands immediate of cropland this year in a record California water managers ervoirs that collect run-off of years passed on Wednesday attention and today’s vote repre- production loss that could cause later said the drought would rainfall and snow melt from the roughly along party lines, 229- sents House Republicans’ com- billions of dollars in economic force an unprecedented cutoff in Sierra Nevada mountain range 191. mitment to putting California damage, industry officials said. state-supplied water sold to 29 — the state’s biggest source of The bill, which will be imme- families over fish.” Large-scale crop losses in Cali- irrigation districts, public water fresh water — is badly depleted. diately sent to the U.S. Senate, Livestock producers are fac- fornia, the No. 1 U.S. farm state agencies and municipalities, So too are the underground has been harshly criticized by ing their own drought-related producing half the nation’s fruits barring an unexpected turn- aquifers that have provided Brown, who called it “unwel- difficulties, including scant and vegetables, would undoubt- around. farmers reserves when water come and intrusive.” winter rain they rely on to grow edly lead to higher consumer Irrigation deliveries to another was otherwise scarce. But supporters say environ- grass for grazing their herds, prices, especially for tree and group of agricultural districts Democrats and Republicans mental regulations caused the industry officials say. Beef pro- vine produce grown only there. served by the state are expected in the state are sharply divided water shortages in the first place ducers are being forced to ship But experts say it is too soon to to be reduced by half, and an on how to deal with the crisis, by limiting the amounts that much of their stock back east, quantify the effect. even larger group of farmers and there is also division within can be pumped out of the delta while dairy producers face Coming off its driest year on who get water from the federally the ranks of each party. when fish are threatened in drier higher costs to purchase hay record, California is gripped operated Central Valley Project At the Republican-led U.S. years. and feed.

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6116-2-D_SYN_CMV_Wheat_FortressAd_8.125x10.indd 1 13-09-23 5:59 PM The Manitoba Co-operator | February 13, 2014 23 U.S. to launch ‘climate hubs’ to help farmers face climate change Climate hubs will act as information centres to help farmers handle risks By Jeff Mason washington / reuters “For generations, resident Barack Obama’s America’s farmers, administration is setting ranchers and up seven “climate hubs” P forest landowners to help farmers and rural com- munities adapt to extreme have innovated weather conditions and other and adapted to effects of climate change, a challenges.” White House official said. The hubs will act as infor- mation centres and aim to Tom Vilsack help farmers and ranchers Secretary of agriculture handle risks, including fires, pests, floods and droughts, that are exacerbated by global bate global warming because warming. of the carbon emissions The hubs will be located in involved in extracting the oil. Ames, Iowa; Durham, New Proponents say the project Hampshire; Raleigh, North would create jobs and boost Carolina; Fort Collins, Colo- U.S. energy security. A State rado; El Reno, Oklahoma; Department report released Corvallis, Oregon; and Las last week played down the New climate “hubs” will help U.S. farmers deal with droughts and other weather-related disasters related to climate Cruces, New Mexico, the offi- project’s impact on climate change. photo: thinkstock cial said. change. Additional “sub hubs” will be set up in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico; Davis, California; and Houghton, Michigan. The hubs are an example of executive actions Obama has promised to take to fight cli- mate change. The president has made the issue a top priority for 2014 and has the authority to take many measures that address it without congressional approval. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack announced the “Regional Hubs for Risk Adaptation and Mitigation to Climate Change” at a White House briefing, the official said. “For generations, America’s farmers, ranchers and forest landowners have innovated and adapted to challenges,” Vilsack said in a statement. “Today, they face a new and more complex threat in the form of a changing and shift- ing climate, which impacts both our nation’s forests and our farmers’ bottom lines,” he said. Environmentalists want big economies such as the United States and China to reduce their emissions of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases that scientists blame for heating the planet, but they have urged policy-mak- ers around the world to take action as well to help com- munities adapt to rising tem- peratures now. The U.S. Department of Agriculture says the effects of climate change have led to a longer crop-growing season in the Midwest, a fire season that is 60 days longer than it was three decades ago, and droughts that cost the United States $50 billion from 2011- 13. The Obama administra- Your crops will eat this stuff up. tion is expected to announce new rules later this year lim- ESN® SMART NITROGEN® has a unique controlled-release technology that provides season iting carbon emissions from long nourishment to your crops, typically with a single application. The polymer coating existing U.S. power plants, a major polluter. The president reduces the risk of nitrogen loss to the environment, and allows you to apply ESN at up to is also under pressure from three times the seed-safe rate of urea. Best of all, it improves crop quality and yield. Get the environmentalists to reject facts from your retailer, or visit SmartNitrogen.com. the Keystone XL pipeline, which would transport crude oil from Canadian oilsands in Alberta to refineries on the ©2014 Agrium Advanced Technologies. ESN; ESN SMART NITROGEN; SMARTER WAYS TO GROW; U.S. Gulf Coast. A SMARTER SOURCE OF NITROGEN; A SMARTER WAY TO GROW; and AGRIUM ADVANCED TECHNOLOGIES and designs are all trademarks owned by Agrium Inc. ESN is a fertilizer and not meant Climate activists argue for human consumption. 01/14-22717-01rr the project would exacer-

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By Jane Wardell and Colin Packham the United Nations Food and Agri- European Union and Japan, which associated with the crops by farm- SYDNEY / REUTERS cultural Organization. “It is test- allow trace amounts of GMO in ers can mitigate environmental ing whether a GMO farmer has a organic foods in acknowledgment problems. wo neighbouring farmers, a duty of care to a neighbour who’s of contamination by wind or pol- Marsh’s decision to sue Baxter, 48, field of canola and a gust of growing organic crops not to len transfer, Australia maintains a has garnered support from celebrity T wind are at the centre of a contaminate them.” zero threshold. chefs and gardeners. Law firm Slater landmark court case in Australia that Baxter’s lawyer, Brian Brad- “If the organic people don’t win and Gordon is working pro bono, could have consequences for the ley, declined to comment ahead of the case, there will be a lot of pres- on the basis the case has broad controversial growing of genetically the trial, which is expected to last sure brought to bear for a change to public interest. modified crops in the country. three weeks. Marsh and Baxter both the organic standard and that might Marsh’s lawsuit alleges that har- Steve Marsh is suing former child- declined to speak to Reuters. The remove some of the difficulties of vested seed heads from Monsanto’s hood friend Michael Baxter after former friends have not spoken to co-existence,” said Joe Lederman, laboratory-created Roundup Ready harvested seed heads from Bax- each other since the row erupted, managing principle at FoodLegal, a canola seed blew from Baxter’s prop- ter’s genetically modified canola local media have reported. Melbourne law firm specializing in erty across a dirt lane and over a crop blew onto Marsh’s farm in the Baxter bought the seeds from food and agribusiness, which has boundary fence in November 2010, state of Western Australia, court Monsanto Co., the world’s largest represented both businesses and regerminating on Marsh’s land in documents said, contaminating seed company. farmers in the past. January 2011. land used for his organic oat and After getting legal advice, Marsh In the other corner, the Pasto- wheat crops. opted not to sue the U.S. firm Ill wind ralists and Graziers Association of Marsh, stripped of his organic cer- because of a non-liability contract Kojonup, a wheat and sheep dis- Western Australia is giving financial tification and export licence for his Monsanto signs with all farmers who trict some 250 km (156 miles) support to Baxter. oats, is claiming unspecified dam- buy its seeds, said Scott Kinnear, south of the West Australia state “This is nothing more than anti- ages for loss of income in the civil director of the Safe Food Founda- capital Perth, is a quiet, tight-knit GM publicity,” said PGA West- negligence case, which opened tion, an organic farming advocacy community of farmers. ern Graingrowers chairman John Feb. 10 in the West Australian group collecting donations to help But the case brought by Marsh, Snooke, who is also acting as a Supreme Court. fund Marsh’s suit. 49, is splitting loyalties in the pas- spokesman for Baxter. “Michael It is the first time in Australia one The case is likely to lead to regula- toral area where many farm- and PGA of Western Australia both farmer has sued another for negli- tions outlining boundaries between ers have turned to cutting-edge believe in the farmer’s right to gence over contamination of organic farms producing genetically modi- GMO production. choose what he grows.” crops by genetically modified organ- fied crops and organic farms, law- GMO critics say the spread of Monsanto declined to comment isms (GMO) and will set a precedent yers and agribusiness experts said, genetically modified crops hurts the on whether it was giving financial for future cases, lawyers said. potentially reducing the land avail- environment, most notably by fos- assistance to Baxter for the legal “People around the world are able for cultivation. It could also tering herbicide-resistant weeds, action, an accusation levelled by going to be looking at this,” said change Australia’s unique zero-tol- and that food made with the crops Marsh’s supporters, saying only it Michael Blakeney, a law professor erance status for contamination of can harm humans. Proponents say was not a party to the case. at the University of Western Aus- organic crops, they said. the crops are proven safe and that To read the full story go to: www. tralia who does advisory work for Unlike the United States, the the proper use of the chemicals manitobacooperator.c a.

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University of British Columbia release of small towns (5,000 people or less) have no climate change plan ramatic differences exist – even though roughly half have in how Canadian com- experienced damage from flood- D munities are preparing ing or extreme rainfall in the last for the effects of climate change, decade, the report finds. says a UBC professor who helped The highest proportion of prepare a report by the National communities without climate Municipal Adaptation Project action plans are in Canada’s (NMAP), a team of university Prairie provinces (62 per cent), researchers assessing how Cana- the report finds. B.C. has the da’s municipal governments are highest number of local gov- planning for climate adaptation ernments with climate action and resiliency. plans, followed by Ontario and “The good news from our sur- Quebec. vey is that Canada’s major cit- The report finds that pro- ies recognize the importance vincial policy has significant of adaptation and are moving influence on local planning. ahead,” says Kevin Hanna, an “Provincial policy support is associate professor of geography critical, not only for adaptation in the Irving K. Barber School of planning, but also for reducing Arts and Sciences at UBC’s Okan- carbon emissions and develop- agan campus, and one of the ing alternative energies,” Hanna project’s leaders. “The bad news says. “With its carbon tax, B.C. is that many small communities has also been a policy leader on are not there yet, and they may climate change. However, it is be the most vulnerable.” unclear whether B.C. will keep While all Canadian cities with the carbon tax.” populations greater than 500,000 View the report at: www. Flooding in the Twin Beaches area in Manitoba 2011. PHOTO: REUTERS have climate plans, 65 per cent localadaptation.ca. T:8.125”

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By Solarina Ho The Montreal-based rail- toronto / reuters way reaffirmed its full-year 2014 outlook, first issued anadian National Rail- last month, when it said it way Co., the country’s was targeting double-digit C largest rail operator, growth in earnings per share reported higher quarterly from the $3.06 adjusted earnings Jan. 30, saying its diluted earnings per share full-year volumes and rev- in 2013. enue hit record highs, but The company said the the results were tempered weaker Canadian dollar will by extreme winter weather be a positive tailwind com- in December and came in pared to last year. slightly below estimates. The company’s operat- CN Rail, which cautioned ing ratio, a key measure of the weather challenges con- efficiency in the industry, tinued into January, raised rose 1.2 points to 64.8 per its quarterly dividend by 16 cent during the quarter. The per cent. higher the ratio, the less effi- “The extreme cold weather cient the operation. brought us higher labour While CN still reported and higher purchased ser- industry-leading efficiency, vices and material costs in the company said it faced December, which at this “significant headwinds” on file photo point I would probably esti- issues including pensions. mate to be approximately The railroad’s safety record $15 million,” said chief in 2013 improved nine per during the quarter, helped ter ended Dec. 31 rose to despite also taking a hit from financial officer Luc Jobin. cent with 33 main track acci- in part by higher freight $635 million, or 76 Canadian extreme winter weather in “Unfortunately, this lit- dents, CN said, even as it volumes and market share cents per share. This com- December. tle twist of Mother Nature dealt with a series of high- gains. pares with a net income of The country’s second- is also extending itself well profile derailments, includ- Despite strong grain $610 million, or 71 Canadian largest railroad also forecast into January and conse- ing two in New Brunswick in export demand, revenue cents per share, during the its adjusted earnings would quently we are having a sim- January, one of which caught growth in that segment was same period a year earlier. climb by at least 30 per cent ilar monthly cost pressure fire and burned for days. only three per cent due to CN rival Canadian Pacific in 2014 with revenue grow- to contend with starting in CN’s revenue for petro- the cold weather. Railway earlier posted ing by six to seven per cent 2014.” leum and chemicals jumped Net income in the quar- record quarterly results from 2013.

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403 261 7161 403 261 7152 The Manitoba Co-operator | February 13, 2014 27 Canada wheat, canola New video meant to inspire the stocks pile up after bumper pursuit of agricultural careers crops High school students are being encouraged to pursue a life in agriculture Staff Johanne Ross, executive sible with funding from the “This industry is exciting The canola stockpile is director of AITC-M. “Any Monsanto Fund, the phil- and growing, and we are at a record high at nearly griculture in the Class- engaging programming we anthropic arm of Monsanto going to need young peo- room-MB Inc. (AITC- can offer high school stu- Canada. The Monsanto Fund ple to fill countless roles in 12.6 million tonnes A M) has launched a dents just adds to AITC-M’s has provided multi-year all aspects of agriculture in new video to inspire high efforts to inspire young stu- funding to AITC-M’s Made in the future. By Rod Nickel school students to consider a dents to turn their heads Manitoba breakfast program Employment opportuni- winnipeg / reuters career in agriculture. toward agriculture. By letting since 2011, allowing AITC- ties in agriculture are set to The video, which will be them get up close and per- M to significantly expand increase 15 per cent in all anada’s canola stockpile incorporated into the Made sonal with other young peo- its programming to over 100 regions across Canada over swelled to a record high, in Manitoba breakfast pro- ple who love this industry, rural schools, reaching over the next five years. C and wheat supplies were gram, is aptly named “Your we may just open their eyes 15,000 students across the The video will be used at the biggest in 20 years by the Life — Your Agriculture.” to opportunities they never province. all high schools participat- end of 2013, Statistics Can- The video tries to pique considered before!” “ T h e Mo n s a n t o Fu n d ing in the Made in Mani- ada said Feb. 4, after farmers students’ curiosity about the Ross added that the video is pleased to continue our toba breakfast program and reaped bumper crops. many exciting and diverse will provide exciting per- relationship with Agricul- will also be shared across Huge stockpiles came as no careers available in agricul- spectives from a current ture in the Classroom and the province through social surprise after ideal weather ture, while sharing some real agribusiness degree student bring exposure to the agri- media venues such as Face- helped farmers produce stories from those already as well as a well-known per- culture industry and all it book, Twitter and YouTube. unprecedented wheat and can- involved in the industry. sonality in a senior position has to offer young people,” View the video at www. ola harvests last year that grain “We have seen the need in the Canadian seed indus- said Trish Jordan, public youtube.com/watch?v=rXm handlers and railways have for a resource such as this try. and industry affairs direc- yFcqhd2c&feature=youtu.be struggled to move to port. for quite some time,” said The video was made pos- tor, Monsanto Canada. or at www.aitc.mb.ca. StatsCan pegged canola stocks at Dec. 31 at 12.597 mil- lion tonnes, up 55 per cent year over year, and all-wheat sup- plies at 28.381 million tonnes, an increase of 38 per cent. Durum stocks climbed 36 per cent to 5.342 million tonnes. StatsCan’s estimates looked mostly in line with expecta- tions, said Dave Reimann, market analyst at Cargill Ltd.’s grain-marketing services divi- sion. “The outcome is still the same, that we’re going to be facing big (supplies) by the end of July, and it’s going to be a plugged pipeline for the months to come,” he said. Canada is usually the world’s second- or third-largest wheat exporter and the biggest ship- per of canola. A backlog of more than 40,000 railway cars since Aug. 1 has resulted in some grain han- dlers accepting few or no new crop deliveries from farmers until spring. Farmers who live near the Canada-U.S. border have avoided some of the bottle- necks by transporting crops to buyers in the United States, said Brian Voth, senior market coach at Agri-Trend. Canola in particular is flow- ing to U.S. crush plants in Washington and Minnesota, Voth said on a conference call organized by Minneapolis Grain Exchange. Statistics Canada pegged barley stocks at 6.695 million tonnes, up 27 per cent and oat supplies at 2.871 million tonnes, a rise of 40 per cent. Soybeans bucked the trend of a huge increase in supplies. Soy stocks edged up 2.4 per cent year over year to 2.65 mil- lion tonnes. Stockpiles were limited by the steady flow of soybeans from Ontario and Manitoba into the United States, Voth said.

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By Barb Galbraith co-operator contributor

n today’s world, nasty messages sent anonymously are more likely to be asso- ciated with Internet bullying than Valentine’s Day cards. I Valentine cards reflect the popular culture era in which they are produced. Wartime cards had images of soldiers. The Dirty ’30s cards referred to making do. Those printed in the ’60s were heavily influenced by popular music, movies and television shows. During the Victorian era (1837-1901), inequalities were considered the result of moral, not economic, causes. Guides to every social situation were published in the hope of bettering the middle class. This was the birth of the self-help move- ment. This drive for improvement was the motivation for “vinegar” valentines, popular in Canada, Great Britain and the United States from the 1840s to 1940s. These were meant to enlighten the receiver about a personal shortcoming through an unflattering caricature and a few lines of doggerel.

On account of your talk of others’ affairs At most dances you sit warming the chairs. Because of the care with which you attend To all others’ business you haven’t a friend.

If you ever spent a dollar Folks would think you went insane, ’Cause the way you squeeze a penny Makes Abe Lincoln scream with pain.

You think yourself a picture, You are — a sketch in paint, You work for hours before the glass, To look like what you ain’t.

Mass produced, they were usually sent anonymously and not meant as a joke. The P hotos: Courtesy of The Strong, Rochester, New York cards offered a variety of styles for each of these failings as well as for flaws like alcoholism, laziness, lechery, loose morals and henpecking. The latter could be directed at either the offending wife or the suffering husband for not being man enough to run his own home. Some took aim at the victim’s profession or trade: A Victorian Knowing as much as a pig about law, You hope to carry your point by jaw, But your chatter, though full of wind and fury, Bores instead of convincing the jury. version of You’re greasy as the pork you sell And tough just like your beef — Your customers who know you well Hope you come to grief. online bullying You weigh your hand in with the meat And charge for bones and fat. I’d rather go without food to eat They were personal, nasty and anonymous Than deal with a man like that. lectures on self-improvement Physical appearance was fair game, with cards labelled, “To a Homely Lady,” “Bald Head” and, “Miss Antique.” Senders skewered what they saw as objection- able political views and underlined gender roles by criticizing feminists and housewives. Initially, the target of a vinegar valentine was expected to foot the bill for deliv- ery as well as be insulted. Mailing costs were borne by the recipient as Canada did not issue its first postage stamp until 1851. Perhaps the criticism was well deserved, but by today’s standards, these Victorian-era cards seem to have had more in common with modern online bully- ing than with valentines from other eras. The Manitoba Co-operator | February 13, 2014 29 COUNTRY CROSSROADS

Send your recipes or recipe request to: Manitoba Co-operator Recipe Swap Box 1794, RecipeSwap Carman, Man. ROG OJO VINEGAR VALENTINES or email: [email protected] For the LOVE of food

culture will say it’s now only the well off and be relegated to niche status. Big tent, not well fed among us eating and obsessing boutique.” Lorraine Stevenson about exquisite, chef-prepared, green and I don’t call myself a foodie, but I love to cook Crossroads Recipe Swap natural organic food — and everyone else, and eat, and so do you or you wouldn’t bother including those who lack even basic skill to read this column. I think we have some and knowledge about food and diet. It’s now closer-to-home foodies among us to thank, for artisanal cheese for a few, Cheezies for the making us appreciate the food around us. You ’ve been thinking about the “foodie” lately. rest of us. know who they are. Theirs is an unabashed The word itself has been with us since the Influential American vegetarian cookbook love of food and place and local culture, and I early 1980s, but it’s only been in the last author (Moosewood Cookbook, 1977, Enchanted I’ve watched them share that love in order to decade or so that foodies, and the gourmets, Broccoli Forest, 1982) Mollie Katzen put it bring more of us into Mollie’s ‘big tent.’ Their and gourmands, gastronomes, and epicures this way when asked about the rise of foodie enthusiasm for food reminds us just how much seem to be everywhere. culture in a recent interview with Oldways, (a there is to love. Some don’t like the word “foodie.” They U.S.-based food website) recently. She dislikes think it sounds kind of, well, ‘sillie.’ But the the snobbery and exclusion it’s evoked. With tomorrow being Valentine’s Day deeper criticism of foodies (and company) is “Foodie implies that there is something here’s three recipes — chocolate, of that they represent a worrisome trend, which novel and noteworthy about a person loving course — that your children, spouse or is a deep divide or “disappearing middle to cook and eat,” she said. “I see the love of special friend, family and neighbours class” at the dinner table. Critics of foodie food as a basic human trait that shouldn’t will feel loved while they eat them!

Chocolate Coffee Pie Chocolate and Coffee Mousse: 3 tbsp. hot water 3 tbsp. strong instant coffee 8 oz. semi-sweet chocolate 1-2/3 c. 35% cream 3 tbsp. sugar Few coffee beans Whipped cream Chocolate Crumb Crust: 2 c. crushed Graham crackers 1 tbsp. cocoa powder 1/3 c. + 1 tbsp. melted butter 3 tbsp. icing sugar To prepare Chocolate and Coffee Mousse: In S’mores Creme Brulee cup, dissolve coffee in hot water. Set aside. In Kids will love the twist on campfire double boiler, melt chocolate, over low heat. s’mores with the gooeyness of just toasted Remove from heat and let stand. In bowl, whip marshmallows — so will adults! cream until firm. Stir in liquid coffee and sugar and whisk for 30 seconds. Stir melted chocolate 1-1/2 c. 35% cream Chocolate Chocolate into coffee mixture and continue whisking until 3 oz. bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped Chip Cupcakes smooth. Pour mousse into Chocolate Crumb 4 large egg yolks Crust and refrigerate for one hour before serv- 3 tbsp. granulated sugar 1-1/2 c. all-purpose flour ing. Garnish with whipped cream and coffee 1/2 tsp. vanilla 1/2 c. cocoa powder, sifted beans. 1 tsp. baking powder Topping: To prepare Chocolate Crumb Crust: Preheat 1 tsp. baking soda 2 graham crackers, coarsely broken oven to 350 F. In bowl, mix well all ingredients. 1/2 tsp. salt With fork, press mixture into a 9-inch pie plate. 1 c. mini marshmallows 1 egg Bake for 8 minutes. Remove from oven and let 1 oz. bittersweet chocolate, melted or chocolate chips 1 c. milk stand. Serves 8. Prep time: 10 minutes. Cooking Preparation: Preheat oven to 350 F. In a sauce- 3/4 c. packed brown sugar time: 8 minutes. Refrigeration time: 1 hour. pan, heat cream to a boil. Remove from heat; 1/3 c. melted butter Source: Dairy Farmers of Canada whisk in chocolate until melted and smooth. 2 tbsp. corn syrup In a medium bowl, whisk egg yolks with sugar. 1 tbsp. lemon juice or vinegar Gradually whisk hot cream mixture into eggs. 2 tsp. vanilla extract Whisk in vanilla. Divide mixture among 4 six- 1 c. chocolate chips oz. ramekins. Place ramekins in a large shallow Preheat oven to 375 F. Lightly butter or line pan; pour boiling water into the pan to come 12-muffin pan with papers; set aside. In bowl, halfway up sides of ramekins. Bake for 25 to 35 combine flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, minutes or until edges are set but centres still baking soda and salt. In separate bowl, beat jiggle slightly. Remove from water; let cool on a egg; mix in milk, brown sugar, butter, corn rack. Cover and refrigerate for about two hours syrup, lemon juice and vanilla extract. or until chilled or for up to 24 hours. Divide graham crackers evenly among ramekins; top Pour wet ingredients over dry; mix until with marshmallows. Place on a baking sheet. smooth. Stir in chocolate chips. Spoon into Broil for 10 to 45 seconds or until marshmal- prepared muffin pan. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes lows are lightly golden and starting to soften. or until cake tester inserted in centre comes Drizzle chocolate or chocolate chips over out clean. Transfer to rack to cool. Decorate marshmallows. Serve immediately. Preparation cooled cupcakes with your favourite icing. Add time: 10 minutes. Cooking time: 40 minutes. Refrigeration time: 2 hours. Serves 4. sprinkles or candies if you like. PHOTOS: DAIRY FARMERS OF CANADA 30 The Manitoba Co-operator | February 13, 2014 COUNTRY CROSSROADS

Roses for your valentine? Tips to extend their life so they can be enjoyed as long as possible

By Albert Parsons any leaves that will be below but keep the pro- FREELANCE CONTRIBUTOR the waterline as foliage sub- portions the same. merged in water creates bac- I f y o u d o f roses are purchased for teria that will shorten the life change the water Valentine’s Day, red would of the flowers. Add a floral in the vase, take I be the colour of choice preservative to the water — the opportu- because of the romantic con- all reputable florists include nity to snip off notations associated with red a packet with any cut flow- t h e b o t t o m s roses. Extending their vase life ers they sell. Floral preserva- o f t h e s t e m s will ensure that the blooms are tives contain an acidifier to again to facili- enjoyed for as long as possible. enhance the ability of the cut tate uptake in Roses should be unpack- flowers to take up water, a case it has been aged as soon as possible food source, and a disinfectant impeded. Roses, after purchase as they will to inhibit the growth of bacte- like any other cut not be in water. Before plac- ria, fungi and algae. flowers, will keep ing the stems in tepid water, If the water has floral pre- longer if they are not cut a few centimetres off the servative in it, don’t change subjected to high tem- bottom of each with a sharp it; simply top it up as needed. peratures, so try to locate knife. Make the cut on a slant If the water becomes brack- the vase in as cool a spot to expose more bare stem to ish, however, you should as possible. Taking the flow- the water and do not use scis- change it and you may not ers to a quite cool location at sors which might crimp the have another packet of the pre- night, such as a heated garage stem, impeding water uptake. servative — so make your own. or basement, will help to fur- Of course, if you are dealing Add 4 tablespoons of white ther extend the vase life of the with an arrangement from a vinegar (the acidifier), 2 table- flowers. By giving them proper florist shop, simply make sure spoons of white sugar (the food care, you will be able to enjoy that there is adequate water source), and a couple of drops the roses for well over a week in the container when you get of bleach (the disinfectant) to a before they finally flag and it home. litre of water. Mix this up before must be discarded. If the flowers are going to be putting it into the vase and displayed as long-stemmed adjust the amounts depending Albert Parsons writes from

roses in a tall vase, clip off on the quantity you are making, Minnedosa, Manitoba PHOTO: ALBERT PARSONS SOME EASY UPDATE IDEAS Freshen up the look of your home in just a couple of days

carry a band of the darker colour around the room if Connie Oliver desired. Use good painter’s tape and take your time Around the House so that you get a professional look. A small can of gel stain is a good choice as it will bleed less and you can create your design by hand, which will give you the best control. ake a day or two and give your home a lift with some of the following projects and quick fixes. Quick fixes for dents and dings T Let’s face it, our homes take a beating daily with In the kitchen scuffs on the walls from the kids’ sports bags to If your kitchen needs a new look, try removing a few gouges in the linoleum from dropped knives. Here cabinet doors and create some open shelving. (Keep are a few quick fixes that might help you out. the doors so they can be reinstalled if desired.) If your • Small gouge in linoleum: Use a length of metal cabinets are white, fill any small holes left from remov- pipe that is wide enough to cover the small gouge. ing the hardware with white toothpaste. It will harden Place the sharpest end of the pipe over the hole sufficiently and make the holes less noticeable. It will and use a hammer to hammer the pipe down until also be easier to remove than, say, wood filler, so you’ll you break through the surface. Remove the circle be able to replace the doors if desired. of flooring carefully with a sharp knife. You need Paint the back wall of the cabinets in a bright colour only take out the top layer of the flooring and not and carry it around the room with some new acces- the felt below. Sheet flooring is usually run up and sories. While you’re at it, consider spray painting the under the toe kick of kitchen cabinets. Under there, hardware in a fresh colour. If the hardware has a dated Remove a few cabinet doors and create some open shelving. find a spot that best matches the circle that was brass finish, for instance, a coat of black paint can give removed and repeat the process of cutting out the Keep the doors if you ever want to reinstall. PHOTO: COURTESY OF MOEN it new life. circle. Replace the hole you made in the toe kick Tired old tea towels and table linens can drag your area with the offending circle and use the good cir- kitchen down. New linens in the kitchen are a quick Lamps and lighting cle to replace the hole in the main flooring. You can update that is affordable and fun. Use tea towels to Dated lamps can be updated in several ways. If the lamp glue it down for added strength. create unique café curtains. A simple café rod and cur- is electrically sound there are ways in which you can • A small crack in a window or mirror can be cam- tain rings with clips makes this a no-sew project. The give it a new spark. Depending on what the lampshade ouflaged with patterned or frosted window film. tea towels can be switched out with new patterns and is made of you can update it with craft paint or fabric Create a design that looks like it was meant to be colours any time. (Fact: Tea towels got their name from and/or adorn it with decorative trim. If it’s time for a new there. cloths used to clean fine china teapots.) lampshade then take the old one with you when you go • Uneven wall surfaces can be camouflaged with to replace to ensure that you get the right size. Try some- paintable, textured wallpaper. In other rooms thing different like a square shade versus a round one. Items like wall decals (including verses and words) can The base of a metal lamp can be updated with spray More storage add a special touch to the walls in any room. Whimsical paint. Ceramic lamps can also be updated with ceramic Double the storage space in your closet by hanging verses in a child’s room or inspirational words in the paint or a textured spray paint, like a textured stone a second rod halfway between the current rod and bedroom can add a wonderful touch to your personal finish. the floor. You can hang double the amount of shorter space. Fun images like a chandelier in a teen’s room items like tops and shirts on the two rods, making or sports images for the kids can make the space their Hardwood floors use of wasted space. own. Most wall decals are easily removed when it’s time Older hardwood floors can get worn over time. The for a change. finish can begin to wear at high-traffic points like the If you have any tips you want to share, send Wall murals can make a huge impact in a family room threshold to the room. If you want a quick fix, use a me an email: [email protected]. or den. Images ranging from a tropical rainforest to city- darker stain and create a design at the threshold that scapes can provide a new look in a short amount of time. will look as though it was meant to be there. You can Connie Oliver is an interior designer from Winnipeg The Manitoba Co-operator | February 13, 2014 31 COUNTRY CROSSROADS

Winter getting you down? Have some fun with all that snow – make a quinzhee

By Donna Gamach and hauling away the snow. Sleeping in a quinzhee FREELANCE CONTRIBUTOR It’s better if you have a sec- is a possibility, however. ond person to help with this. Quinzhees can be helpful if f winter seems to be drag- Dig down as close to ground someone gets stranded, such ging on for you and your level as you can, as this will as a snowmobiler whose I family, consider a different increase the warmth inside. machine breaks down, or outdoor activity — try build- Make an oval- or round- a skier caught in a snow- ing a quinzhee. shaped room inside the pile, storm. In these cases a shovel Quinzhee — the word is but watch that you don’t break wouldn’t be available, but a of Athabaskan origin — is a through the ceiling or walls. To tree branch or a ski could be sort of snow house built for help prevent this, take a few used to heap up the snow, survival purposes, for win- twigs or pieces of wood about and then later to hollow ter camping, or just for fun. 20 to 25 cm long and push it out. Once the quinzhee With all the snow this win- them from the outside here is dug out and has people ter you could probably build and there through the top and inside, the temperature will one in your backyard. Unlike sides. If you reach a twig as usually stay above freezing the igloos built by the Inuit of you are hollowing, you’ll know especially if it has been dug the North, a quinzhee doesn’t you should stop. If the ceiling down to ground level, unless require hard, packed snow as or walls start to look trans- it’s very cold out. it doesn’t use snow blocks, and lucent, that will also tell you For overnight stays in you don’t build it up, but hol- they are thin enough and you a quinzhee close off the low it out. All that is needed is should stop digging. Generally entrance to keep body heat Teens made a quinzhee at the end of the street last winter. enough snow to make a pile, the lower walls should be inside. Use a backpack or even and there is certainly enough thicker than the ceiling. snow to block the entrance, of that! If you’d like to make a leaving a small air hole, or Begin by shovelling up a quinzhee, but aren’t keen make a small air vent in the big dome-shaped pile of fresh on all that shovelling, here’s roof. Evergreen branches on snow, or older snow as long a couple of other possibili- the ground for a mattress as it is not already hard. How ties. If your roof has been would help, too. If you’re high your pile is will depend cleared off of snow, there’s building the quinzhee at home on how much snow is avail- probably a good pile of the where you have a candle avail- able and whether you want white stuff in your own yard. able, light one inside the dome to be able to sit upright in My husband and I tried that and let it burn for an hour or it, but try to make it at least last winter after he’d shov- so. This will help freeze the 1-1/2 metres high. The next elled off the roof, and the next snow on the inside, and glaze step is the easy one — waiting day the pile was in fine shape the walls. for the snow to crystallize and for quinzhee making. About Quinzhees aren’t long- harden. In an emergency, two the same time, neighbouring lasting structures, but build- or three hours will suffice, but teens also dug out a quinzhee ing them can be an interest- it’s actually better to wait over- at the end of our street where ing outdoor activity, and in an night — a two- or three-day the snowplow had pushed emergency, they could be a project with children. up a big pile of snow. Theirs lifesaver. Then it’s time to start hol- was bigger than ours — but After the pile of snow has hardened it’s time to start hollowing it lowing out the pile. Begin by neither they, nor we, tried Donna Gamache writes from out. GAMACHE PHOTOS digging in from the bottom overnighting! MacGregor, Manitoba

Thoughts on SENTIMENT For your valentines Valentine’s Day By Alma Barkman FREELANCE CONTRIBUTOR By Addy Oberlin FREELANCE CONTRIBUTOR ere’s a fun way t o “s h ow e r” t is so nice when once HValentine wishes a year we spend some on someone special. Iextra-special time with our spouse and friends. No, it should not be only once a Supplies: year; it should be every day. • 15-cm (six-inch) paper doily (Recycling It is sometimes difficult for the front of a flowery greeting card the farmer to put his wife and by cutting a circle this size is another family first before the farm. PHOTO: EVA KRAWCHUK possibility.) I know of such a farmer who There were no heavy feelings of sorrow • 12-cm (five-inch) candy cane did exactly that and it showed Not a sign of aggression or rage • Red and white construction paper that he loves his family first. But a pleasure to tear off old January scraps (or craft foam) He could not bring in a load To see February 14 in mid-page. • White glue of grain and was not available • Glue gun for someone else because it A cascade of beautiful memories • Hole punch and ribbon for tag was the last few days of the

Enriched my whole day from the start PHOTO: Christmas holidays and he Letters and cards and a locket Instructions: ALMA BARKMAN promised his family to take Each item referred to the heart. Cut a slit from one side of the doily to them out of town. This is the centre, overlap and glue to create the commitment and love for his A Valentine party at noon hour umbrella shape. Cut a three-cm (1.5-inch) family. A layer cake fit for a queen heart from the red construction paper, and a Can we do the same with Heart shaped and crowned with pink frosting smaller one from white paper. If desired, cut a seven- God? Can we show our love to Red strawberry jam in between. cm (three-inch) arrow, also from red paper. Him before anything else? May Write recipient’s name on the white heart and glue the arrow and this Valentine’s Day be a new Which of the hearts has most meaning hearts to the umbrella over the seam, as shown in photo. beginning for us all by show- Essential to all kith and kin Using a glue gun, make a “puddle” of glue on the inside centre of ing our love for God, and those The one filled with love, hope and kindness the umbrella. Glue the candy cane in place. On tag, write “Sending who are so close to us, each The one that is beating within. you showers of blessing” and attach with a ribbon. day of the year.

— Eva Krawchuk, Winnipeg Alma Barkman writes from Winnipeg Addy Oberlin writes from Swan River, Manitoba B:10.25” 32 The Manitoba Co-operator | February 13, 2014 T:10.25” S:9.25” B:15.5” S:14.5” T:15.5”

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BRIEFS A bit of this; a bit of that — New strain of PEDv identified REUTERS / A new strain of porcine epidemic diarrhea what’s in the ‘bull soup?’ virus, or PEDv, has been identified in samples taken There are ways to evalulate birth weight, how well the calf grades, from Illinois and Missouri, a top veterinarian at Iowa how large the rib-eye is or even how much milk the cow will produce State University said Feb. 3. “We found that there By Kris Ringwall is a variant out there that BEEF SPECIALIST, NDSU EXTENSION SERVICE appears to be quite different Ultimately, the bull Herd Benchmarking Has than the original,” Rodger uying bulls is like will supply half the Main, the head veterinar- making soup. You put pieces for your next to Start Somewhere ian of Iowa State University’s B in a bit of this and a calf crop. veterinary diagnostic lab, bit of that and in the end, told Reuters. you have good soup. Like- Pick a breed and some traits, then look up More research needs to wise, a piece of this and a the average value for the EPDs. be completed, however, to piece of that and you assem- determine if the new variant ble a good bull. Unlike Example is a mutation or a different the soup you make from Production genes are best introduction of the original scratch, the bull already is managed through the utili- Breed – Red Angus virus. made, but you have to find zation of expected progeny “There hasn’t been a him. differences (EPDs). They Traits – birth weight (BW), weaning weight tremendous amount of Ultimately, the bull will are not seen individually (WW), yearling weight (YW), marbling sequencing completed supply half the pieces for and are expressed best if (MARB) and rib eye area (REA). and there will be additional your next calf crop. So what allowed to work as a team. work to determine if we can are the pieces? Just like Unlike adding salt or spice Average Values – BW = (-1.2), WW = 54, truly understand where it soup, every spoonful should to a soup, production genes YW = 84, MARB = 0.39 and REA = 0.12. came from,” he said. be complete and savoured. are more like the meat and PEDv, a highly contagious When the spices are added, potatoes. and potentially fatal pig they literally dissolve into Production genes deter- virus, causes diarrhea, vom- every spoonful. Likewise, mine how an animal exists, identified as significant for ics” and then on the “EPD iting and severe dehydra- when the bull’s DNA is such as fast or slow daily their breed. Averages,” we see a fall 2013 tion. It is transmitted orally added to the herd, the DNA gains, how heavy the calf is There also are two con- table pop up with average and through pig feces. literally dissolves into the at birth, how well the calf cepts to keep in mind. First EPD values for older bulls, The virus does not affect calves and all future genera- grades, how large the rib- of all, purchasing a bull dams and younger bulls. humans, however, and U.S. tions. eye is or even how much means producers must eval- With relative ease, we federal officials have deter- With today’s technology, milk the cow will produce. uate their current operation can determine average val- mined meat from pigs that those pieces of DNA can be The list is long and the traits and then producers must ues for our selected traits survive the virus is safe to detected and isolated gen- are numerous. select a bull to change or in younger bulls. The BW is eat. erations later. Even more These production genes maintain their current oper- minus 1.2, WW is 54, YW is While older pigs have a so than the bull, the herd is are named by the effect ation. 84, MARB is .39 and REA is small chance of survival, the this massive pool of genes they are expected to have In the broad sense, that .12. These are a great bench- virus kills 80 per cent to 100 that produces a working, on a particular trait. For the may be as simple as accept- mark if a producer prefers per cent of piglets that con- manageable herd. sake of understanding, let’s ing a particular breed or average Red Angus cattle. tract it. There are no official So how does one know visit five of these traits. The breeding system and, in a With these EPDs, the poten- figures for pigs lost to the what genes one has in the five are birth weight (BW), more detailed sense, main- tial bull buyer has a guide to PEDv in the United States, herd? There are a few traits weaning weight (WW), year- taining individual cow/sire/ start the selection process. but up to four million pigs such as certain colours or ling weight (YW), marbling calf performance records. However, if one appreci- may have died from the horns that are the result of (MARB) and rib-eye area Looking up and understand- ates and desires to maintain virus, according to industry a single gene and can be (REA). ing the average perform- the current herd production, analysts’ estimates. detected and screened for The process is linked ance of a breed is a broad why not go back and look Some U.S. meat-process- fairly easily. to the various breed asso- approach to developing up the EPDs on the older ing companies have said the Another example is the ciations that register cat- selection benchmarks. bulls that have been pur- virus, first discovered in the many genetic defects in tle and provide EPDs. For Once that appreciation is chased and utilized in the United States in April 2013, cattle where a single gene discussion purposes, let’s found, then one can set his herd? Evaluating previously is beginning to impact their has caused a “kink” in the use the Red Angus Asso- or her own EPD benchmarks purchased bulls helps a pro- bottom lines as it contrib- production line so calf ciation’s website (http:// and strive to achieve those ducer understand individual utes to higher-priced pork deformities are the result. redangus.org/). EPDs are individual goals. In terms herd expectations compared and is trimming U.S. hog These single genes can float defined by each breed asso- of commercial production, with the breed average. It’s a supplies. around and occasionally ciation, but the basic EPDs individual bull EPDs are a good place to start. The United States is express themselves. have the same definition. tremendous tool to guide the world’s largest pork Each breed also has unique the DNA pool within a herd. North Dakota State University exporter. PEDv has been Production genes traits identified as impor- Returning to our example, Extension Service beef specialist Kris confirmed in 23 of the 50 However, production genes tant and different selection if we open up the Red Angus Ringwall writes a weekly column U.S. states and was con- are our main interest today. indexes that breeders have website and click on “Genet- archived at www.BeefTalk.com firmed in Canada two weeks ago.

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By Naveen Thukral and born today won’t be there,” further fuel Chicago live cattle lion head by July — the end of Colin Packham said Brad James, Rabobank’s futures already hitting record the 2013-14 marketing year “Drought-affected singapore/sydney / reuters manager for the Northern highs. — but warned that fall could Territory and the key beef- Queensland has recorded be steeper if the drought per- cows can’t calve.” drought in Australia producing state of Queens- less than half of the nor- sists. has forced ranchers land, which is home to mal rainfall in the last three Distress sales by ranchers in the world’s third- around half the country’s 28 months, draining water dragged prices to their lowest Brad James A Rabobank biggest beef exporter to cull million head of cattle. reserves and stunting grass in more than three years, with cows, stoking fears of a global The shortfall for a coun- growth in pastures double the Australia’s benchmark Eastern beef shortage in coming years try that accounts for almost size of France. It is the second Young Cattle Indicator (EYCI) with the U.S. herd at its low- a fifth of the global trade in straight year the state has suf- falling to A$2.78-1/2 kg on above” A$4 a kg by the end of est in six decades. beef could drive up prices at fered poor rains. Jan. 22. 2014. The slaughter of animals a time when demand is rising For the week ending Jan. But analysts expect prices Concerns over the outlook and effect of the drought in many emerging countries, 24, cattle slaughter in Aus- to rebound once concern over for Australian beef supplies could boost beef supply in where increasingly affluent tralia rose 40 per cent year on the future dearth of cows reg- come at a time when the U.S. the short term, but spells middle classes are developing year to reach a record high of isters with the market, espe- cattle herd has dropped to longer-term shortages due a taste for high-protein west- 161,712 head, according to cially as some will look to its smallest in over 60 years to the reduced breeding ern diets and fast food like industry data firm National restock parts of their herds as the global livestock indus- stock. hamburgers. Livestock Reporting Service. when the drought eventually try grapples with a decline in “The big problem that we Analysts see Australian cat- Last month, industry body breaks. Luke Mathews, com- feed grain production that are going to have in the next tle prices climbing by up to Meat and Livestock Australia modities strategist at Com- pushed corn and soybean 12 to 18 months is that prog- about 50 per cent this year. (MLA) projected cattle num- monwealth Bank of Australia, prices to all-time highs in eny that would have been If they are right, that would bers would drop to 27.25 mil- said the EYCI could rise “well 2012.

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6229-1-B_SYN_Axial_PrintAd_8.125x10.indd 1 2014-01-08 4:42 PM The Manitoba Co-operator | February 13, 2014 35 Instead of supply management, U.S. has a demand management scheme It provides the same underpinning as supply management but the money comes from government, not consumers By Alex Binkley for U.S. dairy prices should mean off living with the limited mar- CO-OPERATOR CONTRIBUTOR a good year for American pro- Any increase in European fine cheese imports ket growth in Canada com- ducers even though farmers pared to the stronger demand ritics often complain face rising feed costs, he added. to Canada is likely to drive demand for new in international markets. At about the complex web “There will be more milk pro- products rather than cut into sales of existing the same time, the federal gov- C of policies surrounding duced and likely lower prices for Canadian cheese. ernment needs to provide bet- the Canadian dairy program producers. It will be expensive for ter control of dairy imports at and the other supply-managed the farmers because they need the border.” industries. But listening to a to grow more feed themselves JAMES RUDE He said about six per cent prominent American academic because the demand for ethanol an associate professor of rural economy at the University of Alberta to eight per cent of the world’s describe U.S. dairy policy brings is keeping grain prices high.” total dairy production enters new meaning to the word “com- James Rude, an associate global markets. China, Russia plicated.” professor of rural economy at At the same time, plans for growing international market and Mexico are among the big- Mark Stephenson, director the University of Alberta, said the European dairy industry for dairy products. gest markets. Canada represents of Dairy Policy Analysis at the the controversy surrounding will likely have little impact on The Conference Board of 1.4 per cent of total milk pro- University of Wisconsin, walked the tentative Canada-Europe Canadian production, he added. Canada will release a report duction. attendees at a Canadian Agricul- free trade deal “is a lot of to-do “Any increased access we gain this month with proposals for As well, retail milk prices in ture Economics Society confer- about nothing.” Any increase in will be carefully managed.” opening up the Canadian dairy Canada are comparable to the ence through the machinations European fine cheese imports The biggest drivers for change market and returning to inter- United States, he added. The surrounding the dairy compo- to Canada is likely to drive in Canada will be the success national sales. price for cheddar cheese in nent of the recently passed U.S. demand for new products rather of processors like Saputo, the Gilles Fromont, COO of the Canada is higher than south of Farm Bill. than cut into sales of existing third-largest dairy product pro- Canadian Dairy Commission, the border and “the difference In the end, Republicans Canadian cheese. Any increase ducer, and however dairy pro- said dairy farmers “have to ask in prices is not nearly as high as rejected a price stabilization in imports will be incremental. ducers decide to respond to the themselves if they are better what might be expected.” plan that sounded a lot like supply management, he said. Instead the bill contains a demand management system for dairy producers that allows Washington to intervene in the event of low producer prices to purchase dairy products for non-commercial purposes. It may not be supply manage- “We’re the experts ment, but it provides the same kind of underpinning that Cana- da’s system does except it comes from the government rather on this farm.” than the consumers. The agriculture portion of the Farm Bill accounts for about 20 Maryse Forgues and Yves Robert – FCC Customers per cent of the total spending, he said. Food nutrition, crop insurance, conservation pro- grams and forestry consume More of Canada’s farm experts choose most of the funding. In the end dairy gets about two per cent to do business with FCC through federal milk-marketing orders and price supports. Together, we’ll create the financing plan that works Producers say their biggest for you. We get to know you, your farm and how challenge is price volatility, which leaves them dependent you want to grow. If you’re ready to get down to on margin insurance, which is business, talk to one of our farm business experts. based on a national milk price and the cost of a dairy ration. It sounds much like Canada’s fcc.ca 1-800-387-3232 cost-of-production formula. The system works best for 180-cow farms, he added. Like Canada, the number of American dairy farms has been dropping steadily and now numbers 48,000 compared to three million a couple of decades earlier, he said. “Today’s farmer produces a lot more milk but with a lot more use of technology.” Canada has 12,000 dairy farmers compared to 120,000 at the start of the sup- ply management system in the 1970s. With the E.U. reducing subsi- dies, the international demand

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21572_03A FCC_Robert_8.125x10.indd 1 1/14/14 7:32 AM 36 The Manitoba Co-operator | February 13, 2014 U.S. releases plan to make Arctic shipping safer More open water means greater opportunities for shipping and resource extraction

By Timothy Gardner and challenges and opportunities He said current trends were Andrea Shalal-Esa Extreme weather conditions, however, make the emerging in the Arctic region. expected to continue in the washington / reuters “We will continue to work near term, with the Bering Strait region a challenge to navigate and develop. with our American friends to expected to see open conditions s Arctic ice melts away, ensure that the Arctic remains a about 160 days a year by 2020. opening the way for peaceful region of co-operation The midterm period would see A greater oil development and sustainable development,” increasing levels of ice melt, and mining, the White House Aas said in a statement. White said. outlined a plan Jan. 30 to pro- The U.S. military had been In the long term, beyond mote safety and security in drilling this year off Alaska, after and other interests of the working on strategy in the Arctic 2030, environmental conditions the region by building ports, a series of costly mishaps in United States,” said the plan, before the plan was announced. are expected to leave waterways improving forecasts of sea ice, the harsh conditions, as part of which is part of President The U.S. navy is nearing com- open for longer periods, driving and developing shipping rules. efforts to cut spending. Barack Obama’s National Strat- pletion of a new Arctic “road a significant increase in traffic With warmer temperatures The U.S. Defense Depart- egy for the Arctic region he map” that lays out its approach in the summer months. leaving Arctic sea passages ment will lead an interagency announced last May. to future engagements in the Earlier this month, chief open for longer periods of the effort to forecast icy conditions In addition, the State Depart- region, given increasingly open of naval operations Admiral year, billions of barrels of oil by launching a satellite and ment will attempt to reach an waterways. The updated docu- Jonathan Greenert told a con- could be tapped beyond what improving analytic methods to agreement with Canada on the ment is based on the navy’s first ference that Arctic ice was melt- is already being produced in forecast icy conditions. Beaufort Sea maritime bound- comprehensive assessment of ing faster than predicted four the region. A loss of seasonal ice The Department of Com- ary, and the Department of the near-term, midterm and years ago when the navy pub- could also allow greater exploi- merce, meanwhile, will lead Homeland Security will lead long-term availability of sea lished its first road map. tation of precious minerals con- co-ordination on surveying and work on developing an interna- passages, due to the loss of sea- “We need to understand, we sidered abundant in the Arctic. charting of U.S. Arctic waters tional code for ships operating sonal ice. need to take a look at it and Extreme weather condi- to ease shipping and improve in polar waters. In a recent blog written for decide what does it mean to us tions, however, make the region adaptation to climate change in Norwegian Ambassador Kare the navy’s website, navy oce- for security, maritime security, a challenge to navigate and coastal communities. Aas welcomed the U.S. plan anographer Rear Admiral Jon freedom of navigation, and develop. “Our highest priority is to and said it would help Norway White said an interagency team global force management,” The White House plan was protect the American people, and the United States identify made the assessment after a Greenert told a conference released on the same day that our sovereign territory and new areas for collaboration as comprehensive review of cur- hosted by the Surface Navy Royal Dutch Shell cancelled rights and the natural resources both countries addressed the rent Arctic sea ice projections. Association.

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36499 NFC_ValteraPrintAd_8.125x10.indd 1 1/30/14 11:54 AM The Manitoba Co-operator | February 13, 2014 37 Traders engage in turf war for Russian terminals Investments planned to take export capacity from 30 million to 50 million tonnes By Polina Devitt and Sarah McFarlane potential exports to around 35 could reduce the export volumes MOSCOW / LONDON / REUTERS million to 40 million tonnes. of competitors who do not have their own terminal capacity. nternational trade houses Top tier buys in “We’ve been working actively are buying into Russian grain Cargill, one of four so-called through that terminal so whether I port facilities to try to counter “ABCD” companies that domi- we will get the access that we have high handling costs from one of nate the flow of agricultural goods in the past, because 25 per cent the world’s top producers of cere- around the world, bought 25 per will be now Cargill, presumably to als, making smaller players fear cent plus one share of the grain use for themselves... that means they will lose out. terminal Kombinat Stroykom- less volumes for everyone else,” Even with erratic harvests in plekt (KSK) based in Novorossiysk said a trader. recent years, Russia normally in December. Cargill was seventh in the ranks among the top five glo- The investment opens an league table of Russian grain bal wheat exporters. But a lack important channel for connect- exporters in the 2012-13 mar- of investment in export infra- ing Cargill’s Russian grain origina- keting season, said Vladimir structure and little competition tion to customers in North Africa, Petrichenko, the head of the Pro- among terminal owners has the Middle East and beyond, the Zerno consultancy. vastly inflated grain-handling company said in its latest earn- Cargill declined to comment on costs. ings statement recently. its market share. To tackle this, major traders “If you have port elevation then The other ABCD companies including Glencore and, more you have the key to the exports,” are Archer Daniels Midland Co., recently, Cargill, have bought said James Dunsterville, analyst at Bunge Ltd. and Louis Dreyfus. Port facilities at Odessa, Ukraine. 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AUCTION DISTRICTS REAL ESTATE/RENTALS REAL ESTATE/RENTALS AUCTION SALES AUCTION SALES Land For Sale Land For Sale Manitoba Auctions – Red River Manitoba Auctions – Red River Parkland – North of Hwy 1; west of PR 242, following the west shore of Lake Manitoba LORNE & CHRISTINE HAMBLIN are offering for The Pas and east shore of Lake Winnipegosis. FARM PROPERTY FOR SALE BY TENDER Westman – South of Hwy 1; west of PR 242. sale approximately 202-acres of farmland located on River Lots 257, 259 & 261 East of PTH-75 in the Sealed tenders in writing for the purchase of the LARGE FARM Interlake – North of Hwy 1; east of PR 242, property described below will be received by following the west shore of Lake Manitoba RM of Montcalm, described as follows: Title AUCTION #1698884/1 (Roll #’s 118025, 118150 & 118250)Ti- McCulloch Mooney Johnston LLP as follows: and east shore of Lake Winnipegosis. PROPERTY FOR SALE: (owned by Brian Oleson R A DYCK FARMS LTD. Red River – South ofHwy 1; east of PR 242. tle #1801487/1 (Roll #118050) Rural water is con- nected to these properties. CONDITIONS OF OF- & Joanne Gudmundson): Birch River FER TO PURCHASE. 1) Offers must be received NE 7-10-21WPM approx 136 Cultivated acs THURSDAY, APRIL 17, 10 AM Swan River NW 7-10-21WPM approx 111 Cultivated acs Minitonas on or before 4:00pm on February 21, 2014. 2) Of- 1 MILE SOUTH OF STARBUCK, MB Durban fers must be accompanied by a 5% deposit payable SE 7-10-21WPM approx 130 Cultivated acs Winkler, MB • 1-204-325-4433 to Bruce Gregory “in trust.” Deposit cheques ac- SW 7-10-21WPM approx 156 Cultivated acs Winnipegosis companying unaccepted offers will be returned. 3) CONDITIONS OF TENDER: • 1995 Case IH Steiger, 9270 IHC B-275 diesel utility Roblin 1. Interested parties must rely on their own Dauphin Grandview Offers will be reviewed by the Vendors by Feb 24, tractor, allis Ashern Gilbert Plains Fisher Branch inspection & knowledge of the property. Any Ste. Rose du Lac 2014 & the party whose Offer is accepted will be Riverton • 7045, Case DC Antique, 2006 CIH 8010 combine, Russell Eriksdale specific questions pertaining to the property McCreary Arborg contacted within 5 business days. 4) Highest or any 8820 swather Parkland Lundar should be direct to Brian Oleson (204)474-9782 Gimli Birtle Shoal Lake offer not necessarily accepted. 5) The Purchaser Erickson 2. Tenders must be delivered to • 2006 model 2062 Macdon 36 ft Flex head. 200 Langruth shall be responsible for the payment of GST or Minnedosa Interlake Lac du Bonnet Gladstone • 4 Freightliner tandem grain Truck 425 hp, 1938 Hamiota Neepawa Stonewall McCulloch Mooney Johnston LLP by 2:30pm, Rapid City Selkirk Beausejour shall self-assess for GST. 6) Possession shall be Portage February 25th, 2014. Please mark on front of Maple Leaf truck Virden March 31, 2014. 7) The date of closing will be Austin Winnipeg 1 Brandon Carberry envelope “Oleson/Gudmundson Tender.” • Concord air Seeder 37 ft, 3 twister 6000 bu, Elm Creek Souris Treherne March 31, 2014, at which time the balance of the Sanford Ste. Anne Reston Mariapolis Carman Steinbach 1 3. Tenders must be accompanied by a $10,000 hopper bins w/ air St. Pierre purchase price will be paid. 8) Tenders are binding Melita Westman Boissevain 242 Morris deposit cheque payable to McCulloch Mooney Killarney Pilot Mound Waskada Winkler upon acceptance & not subject to any conditions See www.billklassen.com for complete listing Crystal City Morden Red River Altona precedent. 9) The Vendor will be responsible for the Johnston LLP. Deposit cheques accompanying unacceptable bids will be returned real property taxes on the property up to December See our website: www.billklassen.com or call 204-325-4433 cell 6230 31, 2013. The Purchaser will be responsible for 4. The highest or any tender will not FARM/CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT 2014 real property taxes. 10) Title to the land will be necessarily be accepted. Grain Cleaners transferred free & clear of all encumbrances & li- TERMS & CONDITIONS OF SALE: BILL KLASSEN AUCTIONEERS ens, except for: a) The following registrations: a. 1. The bidder(s) whose tender is accepted will be FORSBERG MODEL 14 GRAVITY table. Cleans Caveat 195636/1 filed by MTS pursuant to an required to complete an Agreement covering the Wheat @ 250-bu/hr, Canola & Flax @ 140-bu/hr. In Easement Agreement b. Caveat 196155/1 filed by terms & conditions of the sale good condition. $9,500.00 OBO. Phone: MTS pursuant to an Easement Agreement. c. Ca- 2. Possession date will be March 15th, 2014 (204)471-3418. veat 2801594/1 filed by MTS pursuant to an Ease- 3. The successful bidder will be responsible for ESTATE OF ment Agreement. d. Caveat 80-56842/1 filed by all realty taxes following January 1st, 2014 AUCTIONS/ANTIQUE SALES Manitoba Hydro Electric Board pursuant to an (the adjustment date) DEAN SIMONSON 4. In addition to the deposit, the balance of the Antiques Wanted Easement Agreement. e. 81-18197/1 filed by Lorne FARM AUCTION & Christine Hamblin pursuant to an Easement accepted tender must be paid on or before the Agreement giving access to title 1801487/1. b) All date of closing or evidence provided that the DOWNSIZING, BUYING OLD ADVERTISING sign, purchase funds will be available under conditions THURSDAY, APRIL 24, 10 AM Gasoline & Oil, Soda Pop, Porcelain, Tin, Calend- movable machinery, scrap metal & portable build- ings which shall be removed by the vendor by Aug acceptable to the Vendor. If the balance of the Winkler, MB • 1-204-325-4433 FROM FANNYSTELLE, MB, 5 MILES SOUTH ers, pre 1920 license plates. Old Red Wing Crocks, purchase prices is not paid by the possession old cans & gas pumps. Coca-Cola machines. An- 31, 2014. 11) The deposit of 5% will be forfeited if ON #248 AND 1 MILE EAST ON #247 the successful party does not finalize or complete date or under such acceptable conditions, the tique & Collectible Collections. Anything w/Advertis- deposit paid shall be forfeited as liquidated • 2002 CIH ing on it. Oak furniture, Silver Coins, Pinball Ma- the terms of the Agreement of Purchase & Sale. 12) • Steiger, STX375, standard shift 3590 hrs. The Purchaser relies entirely upon his/her personal damages & not as a penalty chines, old toys & Collectible tins. Kelly McCulloch Mooney Johnston LLP • 2003 CIH MX 210 (204)981-9616 or [email protected] inspection & knowledge of the land, independent of the representations made by the Vendor or the So- PO Box 450 175 Broadway St • FWA, 4270 Hrs. w/ CIH LX192 loader, Treherne, MB R0G 2V0 (204)723-2777 trimble Auto steer AUCTIONS/ANTIQUE SALES licitor & Agent of the Vendor. The land will be sold “as is” & the Purchaser is solely responsible to de- Attention: Bob McCulloch • 2011 Kubota B2630, 194 hrs., FWA, LA403 loader, Antiques For Sale termine the value & condition of the land, land 3pth, diesel 26hp, quality, land use, environmental condition & any • 2005 CIH 2388 Combine, 880 sep. hrs., SUN., MAR. 9TH, 10-4 MB Antique Association other information pertaining to the land. Signed & ANNOUNCEMENTS two 30 ft, flexheaders Sale. Browse our many tables to find a treasure. sealed Offers will be received up to 4:00pm on Feb- • Two MacDon 9200 and 2920 Swathers, 30 ft. Glassware, collectibles, Nostalgia. CanadInns Polo ruary 21st, 2014 at: Lorne & Chris Hamblin Box 612 BASF KNOWLEDGE HARVEST -- Join growers from Park 1405 St Matthews Ave. Contact Kelly for more • Good trucks 05 Ford F-150, TWO Frieghtliners, Morris, MB. R0G 1K0. Email offers will be accepted your area to watch live plant demonstrations, speak info (204)981-9616. Vendor spaces avail. Antiques 2000 and 96 W/ newer grain bodies, sprayer tender tender at [email protected] providing deposit cheque to experts about what is new with biologicals & get & Collectibles (no crafts) Ford 9000, 66 Mercury 1 ton, 4710 Concord air is also received. For more information: call strategies for managing herbicide resistance from seeder with 2300 tank (204)746-3330 or email at above address industry leaders. Hear from acclaimed visionary & FARM/CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT financial analyst Richard Worzel about the future of See www.billklassen.com for complete listing Baling Equipment THE FOLLOWING PRIVATE LAND is being of- agriculture. Register now at fered for sale: SE 2-24-11W, NW 26-25-12W, SW www.agsolutions.ca/knowledgeharvest See our website: www.billklassen.com or call 204-325-4433 cell 6230 WANTED: NEW HOLLAND BALE wagons, any 35-25-12W, NW35-25-12W, SE 2-26-12W, NW size. Farmhand small bale accumulator or Hoelsch- 2-26-12W, SW 31-25-11W, NW 31-25-11W, SW Feb 25th Lethbridge - Feb 27th Portage la Prairie ler fork or grabber, 8 to 18 bale size. Also, 336 or 6-26-11W, NE 1-26-11W, SE 12-26-12W, SW March 4th Regina - March 6th Saskatoon BILL KLASSEN AUCTIONEERS 346 or newer JD small square baler. Roeder Imple- 19-25-11W. The following Crown lands have been March 11th Yorkton - March 13th Edmonton ment, Seneca, KS (785)336-6103. approved by Manitoba Agriculture, Food & Rural Development for transfer to the purchaser of the SEED/FEED/CROP INPUTS private lands listed as these lands are part of the AUCTION SALES FARM AUCTION farm unit held by Regan Wilkinson of Eddystone, Pedigreed Cereals Various VIC & LINDA MB. NE 28-23-11W, NE 02-26-12W, SE AUCTION SALES 33-23-11W, SE 35-25-12W, SE 34-23-11W, NE DURAND SEEDS: CERT CARDALE, Carberry & GIESBRECHT 35-25-12W, SW 34-23-11W, SW 35-23-11W, NW Manitoba Auctions – Parkland Harvest wheat; Souris & Stride Oats; Conlon Bar- 35-23-11W, SE 35-23-11W, NW 02-24-11W, SW ley; CDC Glas Flax; Mancan, Koma Buckwheat; MEYERS AUCTION 10:00am Sun., Feb. 23rd, Ard- SATURDAY, APRIL 19, 11 AM 01-24-11W, NE 02-24-11W, NW 01-24-11W, SW Canola, Forage & lawn seed. (204)248-2268, en MB. Antiques, Collectables, Collector Coins, OAKVILLE, MB HWY. #1 AND FORTIER, 1.5 12-24-11W, NW 19-25-11W, SE 12-24-11W, SW (204)745-7577, NotreDame, MB. Furniture, Household Smalls, Tools, Much More. Winkler, MB • 1-204-325-4433 MILES SOUTH AND 1/2 MILE WEST ON #62N 19-25-11W, NE 12-24-11W, SW 30-25-11W, NW Bradley Meyers Auctioneer (204)476-6262 36-23-11W, NE 36-25-12W, SW 36-23-11W, NW JAMES FARMS LTD AC Carberry Wheat, Tradition www.meyersauctions.com • Tractor Ford Versatile 36-25-12W, NE 35-23-11W, NW 06-26-11W, SE Barley, Souris & Summit Oats, Hanley Flax, Forage 26-25-12W, SE 06-26-11W, NE 26-25-12W, SW MEYERS GUN AUCTION. Mar. 1st, Arden, MB. To • 9680, IHC 1086 only 4427 hrs. seeds, various Canola, Sunflower & Soybean seed 07-26-11W, NE 27-25-12W, SE 01-26-12W, NE Consign call Brad (204)476-6262 www.meyersauc- • CIH 1688 Combine, 2600 E, hrs. varieties. Custom processing, seed treating & deliv- 34-25-12W, NE 31-25-11W, SE 34-25-12W, SE tions.com • 1998 MacDon 2930 swather 22 ft. ery avail. Early payment discount. For info call 31-25-11W, NW 01-26-12W, NE 30-25-11W, SW (204)222-8785 or toll free 1-866-283-8785, Wpg. AUCTION SALES • 1997 Bourgault 8810 seeder, 40 ft w/ 2320 tank. 01-26-12W, NW 30-25-11W, SE 02-26-12W, SW [email protected] 02-24-11W, SE 11-24-11W. If you wish to pur- Manitoba Auctions – Interlake See www.billklassen.com chase the private land & apply for the Unit Transfer for complete listing LARGE QUANTITY OF CERTIFIED harvest wheat contact the Lessee: Regan Wilkinson at Box 1, for sale, wholesale pricing & selling in truckload lots Group 20, RR 1, Ste Rose du Lac, MB R0L 1S0. If McSherry Auction Service Ltd only. Also certified Newdale 2-Row malt barley. In- you wish to comment on or object to the eligibility of See our website: www.billklassen.com or call 204-325-4433 cell 6230 land Seed Corp. Binscarth MB. (204)683-2316. this Unit Transfer write the Director, MAFRD, Agri- GUN AUCTION cultural Crown Lands, PO Box 1286, Minnedosa, PUGH SEEDS: CERT AC Barrie, Cardale, Kane BILL KLASSEN AUCTIONEERS MB R0J 1E0; or Fax (204)867-6578. Close OUT GUN STORE & Wheat, Conlon Barley, Souris Oats. Phone Personal Collection (204)274-2179 or (204)871-1467, Portage. THE FOLLOWING PRIVATE LAND is being of- fered for sale: SE 31-31-15W, SW 32-31-15W. The AUCTION SALES AUCTION SALES MISCELLANEOUS PRODUCTS/SERVICES following Crown lands have been approved by Sat., Feb. 15 @ 9:30 am U.S. Auctions U.S. Auctions Crop Consulting Manitoba Agriculture, Food & Rural Initiatives for Stonewall, MB - #12 Patterson Dr transfer to the purchaser of the private lands listed as these lands are part of the farm unit held by 400 GUNS: * All Calibre’s * Modern * Vintage FARM CHEMICAL SEED COMPLAINTS Frank & Mervin Bass of Waterhen, MB. NE * Military * Restricted Hand Guns * Ammunition We also specialize in: Crop Insurance appeals; 30-31-15W, NW 30-31-15W, NW 31-31-15W, SW * Accessories * Mounts REAL ESTATE & BUSINESS LIQUIDATION 31-31-15W, NW 12-33-15W, SE 12-33-15W, SW * 90% of Guns are Brand New OR New Old Stock Chemical drift; Residual herbicide; Custom operator Go to the Website for 400 Pictures and Information! issues; Equipment malfunction; Yield comparisons, 12-33-15W, SW 01-32-16W, NE 02-32-16W, NW 02-32-16W, SW 02-32-16W, SE 13-32-16W, SW Stuart McSherry Plus Private Investigations of any nature. With our 13-32-16W. If you wish to purchase the private land assistance the majority of our clients have received & apply for the Unit Transfer contact the Lessee: (204) 467-1858 or (204) 886-7027 compensation previously denied. Back-Track Frank & Mervin Bass GD, Waterhen, MB R0L 2C0. www.mcsherryauction.com Investigations investigates, documents your loss and If you wish to comment on or object to the eligibility of this Unit Transfer write the Director, MAFRD, Ag- AUCTION SALES AUCTION assists in settling your claim. Licensed Agrologist on Staff. ricultural Crown Lands, PO Box 1286, Minnedosa, Auctions Various Wednesday, February 26 | 10AM For more information MB R0J 1E0; or Fax (204)867-6578. Please call 1-866-882-4779 BE AN AUCTIONEER. (507)995-7803 www.auctio- AUCTIONEERS NOTE: The following Private Land is being offered for neerschool.com 205 York St E sale: SE 1-29-17W, NW 31-28-16W. The following Real Estate sells at 10AM, followed by smalls. Live York, ND SEED/FEED/CROP INPUTS Crown Lands have been approved by Manitoba online bidding on major equipment starts at 11 AM. Agriculture, Food & Rural Initiatives for transfer to AUTO & TRANSPORT Specialty Crops Various the purchaser of the private lands listed as these For property inspection contact Tom lands are part of the farm unit held by Steven Sli- AUTO & TRANSPORT CONTRACTS AVAIL FOR CARAWAY crop pro- REAL ESTATE at Mollers Inc., 701.351.0472 or Brad worsky & Tracy Bartels of Rorketon, MB. NE Auto & Truck Parts Main shop is 6,200+/- sq. ft. with duction, good return potential. For more info call 19-28-16W, NW 19-28-16W, SE 19-28-16W, SE at Steffes Group, 701.237.9173. Giesbrecht Seed Farm Ltd (204)829-3365. 30-28-16W, SW 30-28-16W, NE 31-28-16W, SW GREAT PRICES ON NEW, used & remanufactured 1,000+/- sq. ft. adjacent warehouse. 31-28-16W, SW 05-29-16W, NW 17-29-16W, SW engines, parts & accessories for diesel pickups. Frame construction with (3) offices, For a detailed Buyer’s Prospectus 17-29-16W. If you wish to purchase the private land Large inventory, engines can be shipped or in- 24’x16’ overhead door, floor heat, with complete terms and & apply for the Unit Transfer contact the Lessee stalled. Give us a call or check us out at www.thick- rural water, & (3) EverRest electric ettenginerebuilding.ca Thickett Engine Rebuilding. conditions, contact Max at Steven Sliworsky or Tracy Bartels at Box 83, dual rate LP backup furnaces. Bioriginal Food & Science Corp., based Rorketon, MB R0L 1R0. If you wish to comment on Ph (204)532-2187, Russell MB. Steffes Group, 701.237.9173. or object to the eligibility of this Unit Transfer write STEEL SERVICE TOOLBOX FOR 1/2, 3/4 or 1-ton Estimated taxes are $1,050. in Saskatoon, are looking to contract the Director, MAFRD, Agricultural Crown Lands, Borage acres for the upcoming 2014 truck, 6-compartment, 79-in wide, 8-ft long, front of PO Box 1286, Minnedosa MB R0J 1E0; or fax box to middle of axle 58-59-in, good shape, $750 growing season. (204)867-6578. OBO. Phone:(204)669-9626. AUCTION Following Real Estate, Approximately 11AM � Great profit potential based on AUTOS/TRUCKS/TRAILERS PICKUP & TRAILER / FORKLIFT yield, prices and low input costs. Autos Attractive oil premiums and free � 1980 LINCOLN CONTINENTAL, 2-DR, 352 motor, MACHINE SHOP EQUIPMENT seed delivery and on-farm pick-up. could be easily restored. $750 OBO Phone: � Flexible contracting options (204)669-9626. WELDERS / SHOP EQUIPMENT available as well. AUTO & TRANSPORT For more information, Semi Trucks & Trailers INVENTORY ITEMS & DISPLAYS please contact Carl Lynn P.Ag. of Bioriginal at: 1994 Peterbilt 377 N14 Cummins 460-HP, 18-SPD, Tom, 701.351.0472 306-229-9976 (cell) 60-in. sleeper mid roof, American Class interior, MOLLERS INC. 11R24.5 tires, new front tires, 4,400 US gal stainless or contact Brad Olstad at Steffes Group, 701.237.9173 or 701.238.0240 306-975-9295 (office) steel tank, 285-in. wheelbase, tandem (204)534-0070 [email protected] Buy and Sell TERMS: All items sold as is where is. Payment anything you TITAN TRUCK SALES (204)685-2222 of cash or check must be made sale day before 2005 Freightliner Columbia Mercedes 450 HP, 13 removal of items. Statements made auction day take need through the SP, 3:90 Gear Ratio, 12000-lbs Front, 40000-lbs Rear, 22.5-in Aluminum Wheels, 244-in Wheel precedence over all advertising. $35 documentation Base, 1,184,389-kms. $18,000.00 fee applies to all titled vehicles. Titles will be mailed. TITAN TRUCK SALES (204)685-2222 ND Sales Tax Laws apply. 2005 IHC 9900I Cummins ISX 500 HP, 18 SP, 3:73 Gear Ratio, 12000-lbs Front, 40000-lbs Rear, 22.5- in Aluminum Wheels, 244-in Wheel Base, 72-in Steffes Group Inc. | 2000 Main Ave E, West Fargo, ND Mid-Rise Bunk, Four-Way Differential Locks, 1,428,989-kms. $29,000.00 Brad Olstad ND319, Scott Steffes ND81, Bob Steffes ND82 The Manitoba Co-operator. Manitoba’s best-read farm 800.726.8609 | 701.237.9173 | SteffesGroup.com If you want to sell it fast, call 1-800-782-0794. publication. 40 The Manitoba Co-operator | February 13, 2014

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TITAN TRUCK SALES (204)685-2222 CUSTOM BIN MOVING Book now! Fert Tanks. JD 216 16-FT. $1,950; JD 920 20-ft., poly skids, re- 2005 IHC 9900I Cummins ISX 475 HP, 13 SP, 3:73 Hopper Bins/flat. Buy/Sell. Call Tim (204)362-7103 cond. $6,900; JD 924 24-ft. steel pts., poly skids, Gear Ratio, 12000-lbs Front, 40000-lbs Rear, 22.5- or E-mail Requests [email protected] $4,950; JD 925 25-ft., steel pts., poly skids $4,500; in Aluminum Wheels, 244-in Wheel Base, 72-in 01 JD 925 25-ft., poly pts., poly skids, F/F auger, Mid-Rise Bunk, 1,409,137-kms. $19,000.00 FARM MACHINERY recond., $13,950; 3, JD 930 30-ft., steel pts., poly Grain Dryers skids, start at $3,950; 2, 2003 JD 930 poly skids, TITAN TRUCK SALES (204)685-2222 F/F auger, recond. $15,900.00; 03 JD 930 air reel, 2006 Volvo 630 D12 465 HP, 18 SP Autoshift, 4:30 NEW MC DRYERS IN STOCK w/canola screens poly skids, F/F auger, recond. $20,900; 04-06 JD Gear Ratio, 14600-lbs Front, 46000-lbs Rear, 22.5- 300-2,000 BPH units. Why buy used, when you get 630 Hydra Flex, poly skids, HD auger, start at in Aluminum Wheels, 240-in Wheel Base, new fuel efficient & better quality & control w/MC. $14,900; 04-011 JD 635 Hydra Flex, poly skids, 927,814-kms. $27,000.00 Call Wall Grain for details (204)269-7616 or mint start at $14,900. Reimer Farm Equipment, (306)244-1144 or (403)393-2662. Hwy #12 N, Steinbach, MB. Gary Reimer TITAN TRUCK SALES (204)685-2222 Serving Manitoba, Saskatchewan, (204)326-7000 www.reimerfarmequipment.com 2006 Western Star 4900 Mercedes 450 HP, 10 SP SUKUP Grain Dryers For Sale: 1 or 3 ph, LP/NG, Eaton Autoshift, 12000-lbs Front, 40000-lbs Rear, NW Ontario & Alberta....Since 1937 canola screens. Discount pricing now in effect. Call 22.5-in Aluminum Wheels, New 20-ft Cancade for more info (204)998-9915 Grain Box, Remote Gate & Hoist, 1,045,311-kms. $65,000.00 • Quality Commercial/Agricultural/Residential FARM MACHINERY Overhead Doors & Operators. TITAN TRUCK SALES (204)685-2222 Grain Elevators 2007 IHC 9900I Cummins ISX 500 HP, 18 SP, 3:58 • Aluminum Polycarbonate Doors Available. Gear Ratio, 12000-lbs Front, 40000 lbs Rear, 22.5- 80-FT. BUCKET ELEVATING LEG w/3 phase in Aluminum Wheels, 244-in Wheel Base, 72-in • Non-Insulated and Insulated Sectional Doors Available. 10-HP electric motor. Phone (204)886-3304. Mid-Rise Bunk, Three-Way Differential Locks, • Liftmaster Heavy Duty Operators. 1,356,565-kms. $37,000.00 • Mullion Slide Away Centre Posts. FARM MACHINERY HEADER TRAILERS & ACCESSORIES. Haying & Harvesting – Various Arc-Fab Industries. 204-355-9595 TITAN TRUCK SALES (204)685-2222 • Commercial/Agricultural Steel Man Doors and Frames. 2007 Western Star 4900SA Detroit 515 HP, 18 SP, [email protected] www.arcfab.ca 12 WHEEL KUHN speed rake model SR112, 3:91 Gear Ratio, 12000-lbs Front, Super 40000-lbs • Your washbay door specialists. • Quality Installation & Service. $6,500; JD 3130 w/Leon loader, $5,900; WANTED: Rear, 22.5-in Aluminum Wheels, 209-in Wheel FARM MACHINERY Cockshutt 560 & Cockshutt 1250 tractors for parts Base, Four-Way Differential Locks, New Rebuilt En- • 24 Hour Service. • Replacement Springs & Cables. or complete. (204)685-2124 Parts & Accessories gine, 759,564-kms. $40,000.00 GOODS USED TRACTOR PARTS: (204)564-2528 VERMEER REBEL BALER W/GATHERING TITAN TRUCK SALES (204)685-2222 Phone: 204-326-4556 Fax: 204-326-5013 or 1-877-564-8734, Roblin, MB. wheels & electric tie, made less than 2,500 bales, 2008 Peterbilt 388 Cummins ISX 450 HP, 13 SP, $15,000; Also JD 6 wheel hay rake, $1,100. Phone MURPHY SALVAGE New & used parts for tractors, 3:55 Gear Ratio, 12000-lbs Front, 40000-lbs Rear, Toll Free: 1-855-326-4556 (204)571-6258, Brandon. combines, swathers, square & round balers, tillage, 22.5-in Aluminum Wheels, 244-in Wheel Base, 63- press drills & other misc machinery. MURPHY SAL- in Mid-Rise Bunk, Three-Way Differential Locks, www.reimeroverheaddoors.com VAGE (204)858-2727 or toll free 1-877-858-2728. 1,005,456-kms. $39,000.00 Combines email: [email protected] PARTING OUT TRACTORS: CASE 830, 930, TITAN TRUCK SALES (204)685-2222 1270; Cockshutt 30 & 40; Oliver 70 & others. 2009 Kenworth T800 Cummins ISX 525 HP, 18 FARM MACHINERY Trucks: Ford 900, 800 & 700; CL 9000 & other old- SP, 4:10 Gear Ratio, 12000-lbs Front, Super BUILDING & RENOVATIONS Combine – Case/IH er trucks 1/2-Ton to 1-Ton. Lots of good truck & 40000-lbs Rear, 22.5-in Aluminum Wheels, 196-in BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES combine axles, tires & rims. Good 1020 truck tires. Wheel Base, Four-Way Differential Locks, Roofing 2011 CASE IH 8120 Combine. 569 Sep Hrs. Field (204)685-2124 866,438-kms. $59,000.00 AUTO BODY SHOP AND Equipment in Baldur MB. ready. Lge Tube rotor, long auger. Lux Leather cab, WISCONSIN MOTOR PARTS FOR VG4D: crank 60-ft x 30-ft, wood frame w/metal roof, built in 1980. Pro 600 Display. Fine cut chopper, Bean concaves shaft, heads, fly wheel, starter, manifold & carb, TITAN TRUCK SALES (204)685-2222 PRICE TO CLEAR!! Would sell building only, Priced right. avail. Can store & Defer Pay until Aug 1, 2014. $750 OBO. Phone:(204)669-9626. 2009 Peterbilt 388 Cummins ISX 450 HP, 18 SP, 75 truckloads 29 gauge full hard (204)245-0165. $234,000. David (204)746-4779. 3:55 Gear Ratio, 12000-lbs Front, 40000-lbs Rear, 100,000PSI high tensile roofing & 22.5-in Aluminum Wheels, 244-in Wheel Base, 63- FARM MACHINERY Harvest Salvage Co. Ltd. siding. 16 colours to choose from. CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT in Mid-Rise Bunk, Three-Way Differential Locks, Combine – Caterpillar Lexion 1-866-729-9876 1,145,366-kms. $49,000.00 B-Gr. coloured...... 70¢/ft.2 5150 Richmond Ave. East D6C CAB LGP, NEED motor work; D7, had fire un- 2008 LEXION 585R COMBINE. 1,121 Sep Hrs. Ag 2 BRANDON, MB. TITAN TRUCK SALES (204)685-2222 Multi-coloured millends...... 49¢/ft. der seat; 96 EX200 LC Hitachi excavator, Q/C leader autosteer/Y&M, 35-in tracks, RWA, P516 2010 Peterbilt 388 Cummins ISX 550 HP, 18 SP, bucket, will take feed grain in trade. (204)352-4306. www.harvestsalvage.ca 2 header, auto contour, HP Fdr, MAV chopper, Cebis, 4:10 Gear Ratio, 12000-lbs Front, Super 40000-lbs Ask about our blowout colours...65¢/ft. Sm. Grain & Corn Sieves, 2 sets APS Grates. Elec. LINKBELT LS98 CRAWLER CRANE 50-ft. boom, New, Used & Re-man. Parts Rear, 22.5-in Aluminum Wheels, 244-in Wheel Hopper Fold. Excel shape. Field ready. Full dealer Also in stock low rib white 29 ga. ideal for CAT D318 motor, long under carriage c/w all rig- Base, 63-in Mid-Rise Bunk, Three-Way Differential service history available. $239,000. David Tractors Combines Swathers ging including 1 1/4-yd & 1 1/2-yd buckets for Locks, 779,362-kms. $65,000.00 archrib buildings (204)746-4779. dredging gravel machine, ready to go to work, The Real Used FaRm PaRTs TITAN TRUCK SALES (204)685-2222 BEAT THE PRICE $15,000 OBO. Phone:(204)669-9626. 2012 Peterbilt 386 Cummins ISX 450 HP, 13 SP, INCREASES CALL NOW Combine ACCessories sUPeRsToRe 3:90 Gear Ratio, 12000-lbs Front, 40000-lbs Rear, FARM MACHINERY Over 2700 Units for Salvage 22.5-in Aluminum Wheels, 206-in Wheel Base, FOUILLARD STEEL • TRACTORS • COMBINES Three-Way Differential Locks, Wet Kit, FARM MACHINERY 168,566-kms. $79,000.00 SUPPLIES LTD. FARM MACHINERY Combine – Accessories • SWATHERS • DISCERS ST. LAZARE, MB. Fertilizer Equipment Call Joe, leN oR daRWIN 1-800-510-3303 93 NH 973 FLEX, PU reel, 30-ft. good working or- (306) 946-2222 FERTILIZER SPREADERS: 4-TON $1,500, 5-ton der, $8,900; 98 NH 973 30-ft., crary air reel, poly $4,000, 6-ton $6,000, 8-ton $7,000-8,000; Vicon skids, $12,900. Reimer Farm Equipment, Hwy #12 monday-Friday - 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. BUILDINGS 3-PH spreader $450; Valmar 240 $1,500; Valmar N, Steinbach, MB. Gary Reimer (204)326-7000 PT $5,500; Small Valmar $700. Phone: www.reimerfarmequipment.com WATROUS SALVAGE (204)857-8403. WaTRoUs, sK. AFAB INDUSTRIES IS YOUR SUPERIOR post CIH 820 20-FT., $1,500; 95-99 CIH 1020 25-ft., Fax: 306-946-2444 frame building company. For estimates and infor- FARM MACHINERY poly skids, nice start $7,900.00; 96-02 CIH 1020 mation call 1-888-816-AFAB(2322). Website: Grain Bins 30-ft., poly skids, nice start, $10,900; 010-CIH 2020 www.postframebuilding.com 30-ft., poly skids, recond., $18,900; 07-010 CIH 4 TWISTER 5,650-BU HOPPER bins, Rocket Aera- 2020 35-ft., poly skids, recond., start $18,900. FYFE PARTS CONCRETE FLATWORK: Specializing in place & tion, $11,500 each. Will negotiate for mult bins. To Reimer Farm Equipment, Hwy #12 N, Steinbach, FARMING IS ENOUGH OF finish of concrete floors. Can accommodate any be moved or would negotiate to be used on site. MB. Gary Reimer (204)326-7000 www.reimerfar- 1-800-667-9871 • Regina A GAMBLE... floor design. References available. Alexander, MB. Would consider renting as well. Two 5,000-bu mequipment.com 1-800-667-3095 • Saskatoon 204-752-2069. Westeel’s on hoppers, $8,900 each. Have cross 1-800-387-2768 • Winnipeg channel for aeration. David (204)746-4779. JD 843 8 ROW, 30-in., totally reconditioned, mint 1-800-222-6594 • Edmonton FOR SALE: 1 FUTURE steel building X frame $14,500; JD 893 8 row, 30-in., field ready $19,500. BIG BINS & FLOORS at old prices, 20,000-56,000- “For All Your Farm Parts” model, dimension 110-ft. long x 40-ft. wide x 21-ft. bu. bins holding prices until spring. NEW MOIS- Reimer Farm Equipment, Hwy #12 N, Steinbach, high, all steel building, asking $55,000. TURE CABLES! Call Wall Grain for details MB. Gary Reimer (204)326-7000 www.reimerfar- www.fyfeparts.com Advertise in the Manitoba Co-operator (204)867-2436, (204)868-1212. (204)269-7616 or (306)244-1144 or (403)393-2662. mequipment.com Classifieds, it’s a Sure Thing! AUCTION SALES AUCTION SALES AUCTION SALES AUCTION SALES 1-800-782-0794 U.S. Auctions U.S. Auctions U.S. Auctions U.S. Auctions Large Dealership Equipment Bruce - 320.269.6466 For additional info contact Brad Olstad at Steffes Group, 701.238.0240

AUCTIONEER’S NOTE: All equipment is located at 3099 Hwy 7, Montevideo, MN. 15% parts discount on auction items until Friday, March 7, 2014. Shop rates apply for any assistance required outside of normal loading. For trucking info, contact Bruce at the dealership at 320.269.6466, or Dave at B&D Transport, 218.334.3840.

TRACK TRACTORS / MFWD & 2WD TRACTORS COMBINES / FLEX HEADS / FLEX DRAPER HEAD / CHOPPING CORN HEADS GRAIN CART / PLANTERS / RIPPERS / CHISEL PLOWS, FIELD CULTIVATORS & OTHER TILLAGE EQUIPMENT SELF-PROPELLED SPRAYER / OTHER EQUIP. / NAVIGATION EQUIP. COMPACT UTILITY & STANDARD LAWN TRACTORS STANDUP & ZERO TURN LAWN TRACTORS / ATVS OPENING: Friday, February 14 CLOSING: Monday, February 24 3099 Hwy 7 SW, Montevideo, MN PREVIEW: LOADOUT: Tues, Feb 25 - Fri, March 7, 2014 Mon.-Fri., 7am-6pm *After March 7, 5PM, any items not removed Sat., 7:30am-4:30pm will be charged $50 per day lot rent.

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FARM MACHINERY FARM MACHINERY LIVESTOCK LIVESTOCK Parts & Accessories Machinery Miscellaneous Cattle – Angus Cattle – Simmental

24-FT OCEAN STORAGE CONTAINER, excellent STEWART CATTLE CO. & GUESTS BULL SALE NEW & USED TRACTOR PARTS shape, asking $3850, can be delivered; 45-ft ex- 40 Black Angus bulls & 8 Simm Cross Angus bulls, NEW COMBINE PARTS tendable Hallin semi rafter trailer, good shape, ask- 11 PB Angus Heifers, February 27th, 2014 at ing $3900; Case 730 gas tractor, good tires, 3-PTH, 1:30pm Neepawa Ag-plex, Neepawa, MB. Contact w/7-ft Allied snowblower, asking $3700; 48-ft Frue- Brent Stewart (204)773-2356 home, (204)773-6392 Large Inventory of hauf semi storage trailer, good condition, asking cell. View catalogue online at www.stewartcat- new and remanufactured parts $4000. (204)728-1861 tle.com [email protected] FOR SALE: 1975 SILAGE truck Chev 366 5-SPD, LIVESTOCK 2-SPD axle, tilt hood w/attached David batch mixer Cattle – Black Angus (approx 4,000-lbs) w/scale, $4,000 OBO. Phone (204)672-0061 19TH ANNUAL CATTLEMAN’S CONNECTION BULL SALE, March 7, 2014, 1:00pm, Heartland GRAINVACS BRANDT 4500, $7500; Rem 552, Livestock, Brandon, MB. Selling 100 yearling Black $3000; Rem 2500HD, $9500; Walinga 510, $950; Angus Bulls. For catalogue or more information call: STEINBACH, MB. WE HAVE AN EXCELLENT group of Polled Red, 8x30 auger, $900; New 9-ft 3-PTH blade, $950; 10- Brookmore Angus, Jack Hart (204)476-2607 or Black & Red Blazed Face Simm Bulls. Select your Ph. 326-2443 ft box scraper, $2250; 12-ft, $2450; 12-ft Leon front (204)476-6696, email at brookmorean- Bull now & at our Expense we will Feed them, Se- blade, $3500; 10-ft Leon blade, $2000; 150-bu [email protected]; quest consignor, HBH Farms, men test & Deliver them when you need them. All Snowco feeder cart, $750; Sudenga weigh-wagon manager Barb Airey (204)566-2134, Toll-Free 1-800-881-7727 Bulls are Fully Guaranteed. Riverbank Farms, just digital scale, $3500; Haybuster bale shredder, (204)761-1851, email [email protected] Sales Fax (204) 326-5878 5-mi South of Wpg. Ray Cormier (204)736-2608. $6000. Phone (204)857-8403. Mgmt: Doug Henderson (403)350-8541 or Web site: farmparts.ca (403)782-3888. E-mail: [email protected] GRAVITY WAGONS NEW 400-BU, $7100; 600-bu, $12,000; Double compartment type & tarps 5 2-YR OLD/15 YEARLING Registered Black An- GENETIC SOURCE available used. 750-bu Parker, $14,000; JM750, gus Bulls, semen tested & delivered within 100-mi. SIMMENTAL BULL SALE $14,500; Parker 500, $6000; Parker 616-bu, (204)741-0070, (204)483-3622, Souris. Spraying EquipmEnt $10,500; Kilbros 375, $3000; 250-bu Daicon, BLACK ANGUS & POLLED HEREFORD bulls for $2500; Grain carts 450-1100-bu large selection Monday, March 10 sale. Yearlings & 2-yr olds available, natural mus- priced to sell. Phoenix Harrow, $9500; Mixmills FARM MACHINERY cled bulls developed w/high forage rations. Semen Brandon, MB Artsway, $1500; Henke 36-in rollermill, $5000; Sprayers tested, delivery available. Call Don Guilford Champion rollermill 20-in, $2000. Phone (204)873-2430. 2009 SpraCoupe 4660 80-ft. booms, 400-gal tank, (204)857-8403. BOTANY ANGUS FARM & Leaning Spruce Stock three sets of tires, crop dividers, automatic, trimble QUIT FARMING: 08 8010 4WD Combine, 30-ft. autosteer, raven rate control, teejet overlap control, LIVESTOCK Farm have for sale yearling Black Angus bulls. Flex draper, $200,000; 011 Massey Swather 36-ft. Come early, a deposit will hold your purchase until tow hitch, 800-hrs, also have custom made trailer for 9260 Big cab w/swath roller, $65,000; 05 STX 450 Cattle Auctions hauling sprayer, water & chemical, semi pull, $90,000. Spring. For more info & prices contact Ryan Shear- quad new traks, $130,000; 08 STX 430 4WD, new er (204)824-2151 or Cell:(204)761-5232. Call with any questions (204)534-0070 tires, $160,000; 05 2, IH 9100 Hyway tractor, 550 Cat, 13-SPD, 4-way lock, $30,000 each; 03 Ad- CRANBERRY CREEK ANGUS REGISTERED Tillage & Seeding vance SuperB grain, $28,000; 95 Super B Flat, bulls for sale. Sired by HF Tiger 5T, SAV Pioneer, $10,000; 011 13x85 Farm King Aug, $20,000; IH Cranberry CRK Dynamite, Cranberry CRK High- sprayer 3320, $200,000; 012 CovyAll Tender unit, SEE AD UNDER CATTLE VARIOUS lander, J Square S Tiger. Bulls are easy doing with FARM MACHINERY $10,000; 01 JD1780= 15x31 planter, $50,000; 010 great dispositions. Hand fed for longevity. Semen Tillage & Seeding – Various 41-ft. Salford as new, $70,000; Hvy Harrow, FOR CONSIGNMENTS tested, guaranteed & delivered. Will hold until the SALE CONSIGNORS INCLUDE: $16,000; 013 corn header 8x30 Gearinghof chop- REGULAR BUTCHER & end of April. All weights & EPD’s available. Call BOOKING SPECIALS for all makes of Harrow ping head, $86,000; 013 Killbros Grain cart, scale, (204)534-2380, or [email protected] Big Sky Simmentals Tines: Mounted, Standard Draw Bars & Heavy Har- tarp, lights, $45,000; 2, 105 White rebilt, $9,000; FEEDER SALE for more info, David & Jeanette Neufeld, Boissevain Mathew & Marguerite Smith rows. Ex: 9/16x26-in. straight (Degelman, Brandt, Every Friday 9AM Hutchmaster tandem, $8,000; 10x70 FarmKing, FOR SALE: 2 1/2-YR old Black Angus bull, sired by 204-723-2293 Bourgault, Flexi-coil, Riteway) 100+ $21.95/each. $6,000; 10x85 Convyall Belt con, $6,000; Roadrun- SPECIAL HOLSTEIN FEEDER SALE 3/8/x15-in. bent (Riteway, Morris, Herman) 100+ Iron Mountain. Asking $2,800 OBO. Phone: Trevor & Amy Peters ner Header Hauler, $8,000; 30-ft. MacDon Drap Hd, Friday, February 21 @ 9:00 am (204)743-2145 or (204)526-5298. $8.60/each. Special ends Feb 14th 2014. March Tandem w/duals Trailer $20,000; To haul sprayer, 204-328-7458 2014 delivery. Call Fouillard Implement Ltd. $5,000; IH 4240 tractor w/15-ft mower, $12,000; NEXT SHEEP & GOAT SALE FOR SALE: REGISTERED BLACK ANGUS bulls (204)683-2221. Wednesday, February 19 @ 1:00 pm Brad & Lauren Smith 16x30 Westco cult, $3,000; 16x30 band sprayer, low birth weight, very quiet, hand fed, no disap- 204-723-0254 CARBIDE DRILL POINTS & openers for air drills. $3,000; 06 320 Cat Excavator, 10,000-hrs, nice, Gates Open: pointments, EPD’s & delivery avail. Amaranth Mon.-Wed. 8AM-4PM VW Manufacturing Ltd Dunmore (Medicine Hat) $60,000; 98 T-800 Kenworth stainless steel paving (204)843-2287. Oakview Simmentals Box 30-in. Live Belt, $30,000; 04 Chev 4x4 4-dr Thurs. 8AM-10PM (403)528-3350 US: Loren Hawks Chester, Montana OSSAWA ANGUS AT MARQUETTE, MB. For w/8-ft. deck, new tire, new safety, $6,500; 3= Friday 8AM-6PM Todd & Danna Collins (406)460-3810 www.vwmfg.com sale: yearling & 2-yr old bulls. Also, a couple of 10,000-gal., Poly fert tanks; 18-yd. Reynolds push- Sat. 8AM-4PM herd sires. Phone: (204) 375-6658 or 204-246-2166 JD 1770 16 ROW 30-in. planter, 1 season on discs, off scraper, $30,000. Call:(204)871-0925, Macgre- We have 7 to 10 local buyers and orders and 7 to 8 regular order (204)383-0703. new chain & bearings on drive shaft, liquid fertilizer, gor, MB. Triple R Simmentals $46,000. (204)746-4555. buyers on our market. LIVESTOCK SNOWBLOWERS: LORENTZ HEAVY DUTY 8-ft “Where Buyers & Sellers Meet” Roland Dequier TracTors $1,700, JD 7-ft $1,500, 8-ft single auger $1,000, 6-ft For more information call: 204-694-8328 Cattle – Red Angus 204-379-2267 V-type $250; Skidsteer NH 865LX $12,900; 6x16 Jim Christie 204-771-0753 13 PB RED ANGUS open heifers for sale w/o pa- bumper pull stock trailer $3,000, 6x16 GN $3,500; Scott Anderson 204-782-6222 FARM MACHINERY pers, $1,200 each pick, or $1,075 each take all, can Powder River squeeze chute $1,600; 10-in skid- Mike Nernberg 204-807-0747 deliver. Phone (204)641-5725, Arborg. Tractors – Case/IH steer tracks $750; Tractor cab $600; Balzer forage www.winnipeglivestocksales.com wagon front conveyor $3,000; Harsh 350 Auger Licence #1122 1981 MODEL 1086 W/DUALS 3-PTH, Ezee On DB MICHIELS RED ANGUS PB 2-yr old bulls for feed cart $5,000. Phone:(204)857-8403. sale. Catalogue information available by email. 403-638-9377 Fax: 403-206-7786 FEL. Phone (204)797-7049. Box 300, Sundre, AB TOM 1x0 Yearling bulls & heifers also for sale. Contact Jay Good: 403-556-5563 1993 7140 MFD 4-SPD reverse w/710 loader & FARM MACHINERY GRUNTHAL LIVESTOCK Dale:(204)723-0288 or Brian:(204)526-0942. Hol- Darren Paget: 403-323-3985 gravel, 4 new radial tires & 60% duals, new seat, Machinery Wanted land, MB. Email: [email protected] Catalog can be viewed on line at: runs good, $40,000 w/loader. Phone (204)827-2629 AUCTION MART. LTD. www.transconlivestock.com PB RED ANGUS BULL, born Jan 30th 2011, birth- or (204)526-7139. 2 SETS 4-FT FLEXI-COIL mounted packers w/12- Hwy #205, Grunthal • (204) 434-6519 weight 75-lbs, $2,400. Phone (204)372-6588. FARM MACHINERY in spacing. Call (204)662-4432, cell (204)264-0693 LIVESTOCK Sinclair, MB. GRUNTHAL, MB. WWW.REDDIAMONDFARM.COM 18 MTH OLD Tractors – John Deere Cattle Various AGENT FOR T.E.A.M. MARKETING PB Red Angus bulls for sale. Check out our bull WANTED: 20-FT JOHN DEERE or Morris Hoe catalogue online. We guarantee & deliver. Phone 20 GOOD QUALITY BLACK & Red Angus X bred 1976 JD 4430 QUAD Range Trans, 18.4-38 duals, Drill. Phone Keith (204)873-2240 or (204)825-7196. Michael Becker (204)348-2464, Whitemouth. heifers for sale. Start calving March 12th, 2014. good running order, $12,900. Reimer Farm Equip- Bred w/easy calving Black Angus bull. ment, Hwy #12 N, Steinbach, MB. Gary Reimer REGULAR DENBIE RANCH AND GUESTS BULL SALE (204)379-2408. (204)326-7000 www.reimerfarmequipment.com HEAT & AIR CONDITIONING Sat., Feb 15th, 2014, 1:00pm Ste. Rose Auction Mart Selling: 30 RED ANGUS X Simm heifers bred Red Angus, 2002 JD 9120 P.S., 1,000 PTO, 3-PTH, 900 metric CATTLE SALES 25 Long Yearling Red Angus & Hybrid Bulls, exposed May 16th-Aug 9th, closed herd, all vacci- duals, 6,065-hrs, $119,000. Reimer Farm Equip- every TUESDAY at 9 am 11 Two-yr Old Red Angus & Hybrid Bulls, nations. Also 3 Red Angus herd sires. ment, Hwy #12 N, Steinbach, MB. Gary Reimer 8 Two-yr Old Charolais Bulls, Select Group of (204)564-2699, Inglis. (204)326-7000 www.reimerfarmequipment.com The Icynene Insulation Feb 18th & 25th ® Red Angus & Red Angus, Sim X Heifers. BUYING ALL CLASSES OF livestock. Phone 4630, 3-PTH, FRONT WEIGHTS 20.8x42 w/hob System For info. Contact: Denbie Ranch, George (204)278-3564. Dealer license #1152. duals; 4250 w/3-PTH; 4240 w/cab, good tires; 3010 • Sprayed foam insulation Monday, February 24th Denis & Debbie Guillas Box 610, Ste.Rose, MB w/48 FEL; 280, 158 & 148 loaders; F11 Farmhand Sheep & Goat Sale R0L 1S0 (204)447-2473 or Cell (204)447-7608 LOOKING FOR SOMEONE TO take delivery of FEL. (204)828-3460 • Ideal for shops, barns or homes Email: [email protected] bred cows in March, start calving Apr 15th & feed with Small Animals calve & grass till Fall. Call Dale (204)638-5581, 850 JD COMPACT UTILITY tractor, DSL, 3-PTH, • Healthier, Quieter, More 12:00 Noon Dauphin. 2155-hrs, $4500; 2010 tractor DSL jobber, 3-PTH, Energy Efficient® LIVESTOCK VGC, 4755-original hrs, original paint, $4500. Sales Agent for Cattle – Charolais WANTED: young bred cows or heifers to calve Phone(204)522-5428. Apr.-May. ALSO WANTED: 23.1x34 tractor tires. HIQUAL INDUSTRIES Phone (204)278-3438 NEW JD 741 FEL, frames for 20/30 series. We also have a line of Agri-blend all natural FOR SALE: PUREBRED CHAROLAIS bulls, 2-yr $13,900. Reimer Farm Equipment, Hwy #12 N, products for your livestock needs. old, 1 1/2-yr old & yearlings. Polled, some Red Fac- Steinbach, MB. Gary Reimer (204)326-7000 (protein tubs, blocks, minerals, etc) tor, some good for heifers, semen tested in spring, www.reimerfarmequipment.com guaranteed & delivered. R & G McDonald Live- www.penta.ca 1-800-587-4711 For on farm appraisal of livestock stock, Sidney MB. (204)466-2883, (204)724-2811. FARM MACHINERY or for marketing information please call PB BULLS & HEIFER calves born Feb & Mar. Also Tractors – Ford Harold Unrau (Manager) Cell 871 0250 1 1/2-yr old bulls. Phone Jack: (204)526-2857. Hol- Auction Mart (204) 434-6519 land, MB. FORD 7700 W/FEL, 7710 w/cabs & 3-PTH. Good IRON & STEEL MB. Livestock Dealer #1111 WE BUY CATTLE DIRECT ON FARM condition, $14,000- $24,000. Phone (204)322-5614. Registered Charolais Yearling Bulls For Sale We come out to your farm and price cattle WWW.GRUNTHALLIVESTOCK.COM FARM MACHINERY FREE STANDING CORRAL PANELS, Feeders & towards condition and quality we pay Alley ways, 30ft or order to size. Oil Field Pipe: 1.3, LIVESTOCK Tractors – Versatile 1.6, 1.9, 1 7/8, 2-in, 2 3/8, 2 7/8, 3 1/2. Sucker Rod: “PREMIUM PRICES FOR PREMIUM CATTLE” Cattle – Angus FOR SALE:1985 836 Designation 6. Very nice con- 3/4, 7/8, 1. Casing Pipes: 4-9inch. Sold by the piece or semi load lots. For special pricing call Art dition, next to new radial tires all around, 15-spd EDIE CREEK ANGUS has 30 Meaty, Moderate, (204)685-2628 or cell (204)856-3440. trans, w/PTO. Asking $35,000 OBO. Phone: Maternal, Black & Red Angus bulls for sale. March WE ALSO BUY SHEEP, LAMB (204)743-2145 or (204)526-5298. 15th at Ashern Auction Mart. Easy Calving, Easy LIVESTOCK Fleshing. Developed as 2 yr olds to breed more AND GOATS DIRECT ON FARM FARM MACHINERY cows for more years! Great temperaments, many We are you “ONE STOP” livestock Tractors – 2 Wheel Drive LIVESTOCK suitable for heifers. www.ediecreekangus.com Out of easy calving sires. LT Bluegrass, Kaboom, (204)232-1620 JWX Silver Bullet. Quiet dispostitons, no silage, pail marketing facility STEVE’S TRACTOR REBUILDER specializing in Cattle Auctions fed for quality & longevity. Sunny Ridge Stock Farm JD tractors in need of repair or burnt, or will buy for F BAR & ASSOCIATES: Angus bulls for sale. Wawanesa, MB. Call Ken Cell: (204)725-6213 parts. JD parts available. Phone: 204-466-2927 or Choose from 20 two-year old & yearling Red & For more information call: 204-694-8328 cell: 204-871-5170, Austin. Black Angus bulls. Great genetics, easy-handling, Mar Mac & Guests semen-tested, delivery available. Call for sale list. WWW.REDDIAMONDFARM.COM 18 MTH OLD Scott Anderson: 204-782-6222 FARM MACHINERY Annual Bull Sale Inquiries & visitors are welcome. We are located in PB Polled Charolais bulls for sale. Check out our Mike Nernberg: 204-807-0747 Tractors – Various Eddystone, about 20-mi E of Ste. Rose, or 25-mi W bull catalogue online. We guarantee & deliver. March 5, 2014 1:30PM of Lake Manitoba Narrows, just off Hwy #68. Call Phone Michael Becker (204)348-2464, White- www.winipeglivestocksales.com mouth. at Mar Mac Farms, Brandon Allen & Merilyn Staheli at (204)448-2124 or Email: Licence #1122 [email protected] Guests: LIVESTOCK Big Tractor Parts, HAMCO CATTLE CO. 16TH Annual Angus Bull Cattle – Hereford Downhill Simmentals Sale, Sat. March 15th, 2014 (1:00pm) at the farm LIVESTOCK Perkin Land & Cattle South of Glenboro, MB. Selling approx. 60 yearling 2 PB LONG YEARLING bulls sired by Reserve Cattle Wanted Geared For Magnusville Farm & 20, 2-yr old Red Angus & 40 yearling & 2, 2-yr old Senior Champion from Toronto Royal Winter Fair, Inc. Black Angus bulls. Many are AI & some are ET. Se- very quiet, heavy muscled, from good uddered WANTED: ALL CLASSES OF feeder cattle, year- The Future 80 Lots of thick functional Beefy Red and men tested, free delivery, delayed payment plan. heavy milking dams; 1 Herdsire from Crittenden lings & calves. Dealer Licence# 1353. Also wanted, Black Simmental, Red Angus and Black Call for catalogue or view online at: www.hamcocat- herd from SK. 3 Polled Bull Calves, same sire. 54 light feed grains: wheat, barley & oats. Phone:(204)325-2416, Manitou. Angus Bulls. These bulls are selected tleco.com. Albert, Glen & Larissa Hamilton yrs of Raising Quality Herefords. Francis Poulsen for feed efficiency, temperament and (204)827-2358 or (204)526-0705; Dr David Hamil- (204)436-2284, cell (204)745-7894, Elm Creek. STEIGER TRACTOR SPECIALIST ton (204)822-3054 or (204)325-3635 structural soundness. Bulls are semen POLLED HEREFORD & BLACK ANGUS bulls for RED OR GREEN tested, and ready to go to work. Only the JOIN US WED., MAR. 12th at 1:00pm for Triple V sale. Yearlings & 2-yr olds available, natural mus- FARMING top end of our bull crop sell. Ranch 2 yr old Red & Black Angus bull sale. On of- cled bulls developed w/high forage rations. Semen IS ENOUGH OF A GAMBLE... 1. 10-25% savings on new replacement fer 60, 2 yr old Red & Black Angus & Simm Angus tested, delivery available. Call Don Guilford parts for your Steiger drive train. Call Mar Mac Farms bulls. This will be a video sale, come early to view (204)873-2430. 204-728-3058 the bulls. Lunch will be served at 12:00pm noon, 2. We rebuild axles, transmissions followed by the sale in our heated sale barn. Triple LIVESTOCK or view bulls and videos at V Ranch is located 1-mi West of Medora & 2.5-mi Cattle – Simmental and dropboxes with ONE YEAR www.marmacfarms.net South on Rd 144W. For more info contact Dan (204)665-2448, cell (204)522-0092 or Matt PRAIRIE PARTNERS BULL & FEMALE SALE, WARRANTY. (204)264-0706. MARCH 11/2014 Killarney Auction Mart, 40 low birth weight, Polled power house meat machines. WWW.REDDIAMONDFARM.COM 18 MTH OLD Red, Black, Fullblood Fleckvieh. And also a select Advertise in the Manitoba 3. 50% savings on used parts. PB Black& Red Angus bulls for sale. Check out our group of 20 PB & commercial open hfrs. View bulls bull catalogue online. We guarantee & deliver. Co-operator Classifieds, on line at www.bouchardlivestock.com For Info. Or Phone Michael Becker:(204)348-2464, White- catalogue call Fraser Redpath (204)529-2560, Gor- mouth. it’s a Sure Thing! don Jones (204)535-2273, Brian Bouchard 1-800-982-1769 Farming is enough of a gamble, advertise in the Mani- (403)813-7999, Wilf Davis (204)834-2479. For up- toba Co-operator classified section. It’s a sure thing. dates check our NEW website www.Simmental- www.bigtractorparts.com 1-800-782-0794. Breeders.ca 1-800-782-0794 42 The Manitoba Co-operator | February 13, 2014

LIVESTOCK ORGANIC PERSONAL Cattle Wanted Organic – Certified

ORGANIC PRODUCERS ASSOCIATION OF MANITOBA CO-OPERATIVE (OPAM). Non-profit Renew early and TIRED OF THE members owned organic certification body. Certify- BE MY ing producers, processors & brokers in Western HIGH COST OF Canada since 1988, Miniota, MB. Contact: VALENTINE MARKETING (204)567-3745, [email protected] Looking for someone you YOUR CALVES?? ORGANIC cannot wait to see again! Organic – Grains 300-700 LBS. Steers & Heifers Rob: 528-3254, 724-3400 Ben: 721-3400 save! Bioriginal Food & Science Corp., based 800-1000 LBS. in Saskatoon, is actively buying Steers & Heifers Organic Flax from the 2013 crop year.

Don: 528-3477, 729-7240 If interested, please send an 8lb sample* to Mary is 43 with one son Zack who is 12. He is the love the following address: of my life and we are very active. Mary is divorced, she Contact: Attn: Sandy Jolicoeur is upbeat, positive, active with her son, outdoor activities, D.J. (Don) MacDonald Bioriginal Food & Science Corp. horse-riding, fishing, football, and movie nights. 102 Melville Street I have a great desire to retire on a farm. I have a large Livestock Ltd. Saskatoon, Saskatchewan family, we are all very successfully and have great License #1110 S7J 0R1 careers. My mother instilled in me how important it was *Please state the Variety & Quantity for Sale for me to have a career but I would have been happy to be farmer’s wife like my grandmother. I want to share LIVESTOCK For more information, that with a loving man who truly wants me in his life. I please contact Sandy at: Sheep Wanted love knowing that I belong to a man who loves me as 306-975-9251 much as I love him. WTB FEEDER LAMBS, ALL classes. Phone 306-975-1166 (204)761-3760. Renew your subscription to the Manitoba Co-operator [email protected] for 2 years BEFORE we mail your renewal notice, and Swine

we'll extend your subscription by 2 additional months. LIVESTOCK PERSONAL That's 26 months for the price of 24. OR - Renew for Swine Wanted WE CAN HELP YOU! Find Love, have Fun & Enjoy one year and receive 13 months for the price of 12! WANTED: Life. CANDLELIGHT MATCHMAKERS. Confiden- tial, Rural, Photos & Profiles, Affordable, Local. She is 46 divorced with two children and is a dental BUTCHER Serving MB, SK, NW Ontario. Call/Write for info: hygienist. 5’5, 139lbs a non smoker, social drinker. Close Box 212, Roland, MB, R0G 1T0, (204)343-2475. to her family & children who want to see me happy in love HOGS again with wonderful man. My life is simple and I guess Call, email or mail us today! SOWS AND BOARS REAL ESTATE I am a homebody, my children are growing up fast and they have their friends, so its just me and the dog on the FOR EXPORT REAL ESTATE couch Saturday evenings. P. QUINTAINE & SON LTD. 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FARM PROPERTY FOR SALE by tender. Sealed Pasture in Alonsa area Native grass/bush pasture written tenders for the purchase of property in the suitable for 50-60 cow/calf pairs. Good perimeter We are buyers of farm grains. RM of Thompson described below will be received fence & central dugout. $110/pair (204)239-4795 AGRICULTURAL TOURS by Rae Thomson- estate executor for R.H. Thom- Japan/Russia ~ May 2014 son. Tenders to be mailed to Rae Thomson- Box 394, Oakville, MB. R0H 0Y0. For the following le- WANTED: LOOKING FOR CROPLAND in Argyle, Ireland & Scotland ~ June 2014 gally described property: 1.NE 6-5-6W, approx. Stonewall, Selkirk, Warren, Balmoral, Grosse Isle, 156.9-acs w/2 story house & buildings 2.SE St Francis, Elie, & surrounding area. Please call Ukraine ~ June 2014 6-5-6W, approx. 90-acs w/2 cattle shelters & hay Deric (204)513-0332, leave msg. • Vomi wheat • Vomi barley Yukon/NWT ~ July 2014 shed. 3. SE 6-5-6W, approx. 61.9-acs 4.SW 6-5-6W, approx. 159.84-acs. 5.NW 6-5-6W, approx. 6 QTRS FARMLAND FOR RENT near • Feed wheat • Feed barley Iceland/Greenland ~ July 2014 157.42-ac. 6.SE 1-5-7W, approx. 80.65-ac. 7.SW Elthelbert, MB. Includes yardsite with house. • Feed oats • Corn Mid-West USA ~ October 2014 1-5-7W, approx. 80.90-ac. 8.SW 5-5-6W, approx. Mixed grain and hay land. 160-ac. Individual tenders to be submitted for each Contact Harry Sheppard. Sutton Group - • Screenings • Peas Australia/New Zealand ~ January 2015 property #1-8. CONDITIONS OF TENDER: Inter- Results Realty, Regina, SK. C:(306)530-8035, • Light Weight Barley Kenya/Tanzania ~ January 2015 ested parties must rely on their own inspection & O:(306)352-1866 knowledge of the property. Any specific questions You can deliver or we can *Portion of tours may be Tax Deductible pertaining to the property should be directed to Rae arrange for farm pickup. Thomson at (204)267-7020 or by email @rhthom- RECYCLING Winnipeg 233-8418 Select Holidays [email protected]. Tenders must be received 1-800-661-4326 on or before February 28th, 2014. Tenders must be Brandon 728-0231 accompanied by a deposit of 5% of the amount of- Grunthal 434-6881 www.selectholidays.com fered,NOTRE payable to JerryDAME Dykman, USED Law office. OIL Deposit •• Buy Buy UsedUsed Oil cheques accompanying& FILTER unaccepted DEPOT bids will be re- NOTRE “Ask for grain buyer.” turned. Highest or any tender not necessarily ac- • BuyBuy Batteries CAREERS cepted.• Buy Used TERMS Oil & CONDITIONS • Buy Batteries OF SALE: The DAME •• Collect Collect UsedUsed Filters bidder(s) whose tender is accepted will be required • Collect Oil Containers FARMERS, RANCHERS, to• completeCollect Used an agreementFilters • Collect covering Oil terms Containers & condi- • Collect Oil Containers CAREERS tions ofSouthern the sale. and Possession Western date Manitoba will be April USED • Antifreeze SEED PROCESSORS Help Wanted 2014, negotiable. The successful bidder will be re- Southern sponsible for allTel: property 204-248-2110 taxes as of the date of OIL & Southern, Eastern, BUYING ALL FEED GRAINS FULL-TIME FARM EMPLOYEE WANTED for larg- possession. The purchaser shall be responsible for Westernand ManitobaWestern er Potato, Grain & Cattle farm. Employees duties payment of GST or shall self assess for GST. FILTER Heated/Spring Threshed would have emphasis on Cattle: Helping w/calving Manitoba SEED / FEED / GRAIN Lightweight/Green/Tough, (day-shift only), feeding, bedding, etc. Experience MLS 1323498 160-ACS FENCED pasture, 1982 Mixed Grain - Barley, Oats, Rye, w/Cattle, Machinery & Class 1 would be an asset. bungalow, 1056-sq.ft, Woodside, $164,000; MLS DEPOT Tel: 204-248-2110 SEED/FEED MISCELLANEOUS Willing to train motivated person. Competitive wag- Flax, Wheat, Durum, Lentils, Peas, 1320867 156-acs Lakeland Clay Loam fenced, out- Feed Grain es & medical benefits available. Located 5-mi N of buildings, older home, mun. water, Gladstone Canola, Chickpeas, Triticale, Carberry on HWY 5. Phone Trent Olmstead: $350,000; MLS 1400601 716-acs mixed farm, PEDIGREED SEED LESS FUSARIUM MORE BOTTOM LINE. Farmer Sunflowers, Screenings, Organics (204)476-6633 or Fax resume to:(204)834-2175. fenced elk, bison, cattle, 1,064-sq.ft. bung, outbuild- Cereal – Wheat directed varieties. Wheat Suitable for ethanol pro- ings, 2nd yard site, McCreary $400,000; MLS and By-Products GARDENER/HARVESTER REQUIRED FOR duction, livestock feed. Western Feed Grain Devel- 1320985 24-15-11 RM Lakeview Section of pas- VEGETABLE farm near Carman, MB. Duties may opment Co-op Ltd. 1-877-250-1552 www.wfgd.ca √ ON-FARM PICKUP tureland in block, fenced, 4 dugouts, $259,000; SW include seeding, transplanting, hoeing, harvesting, √ PROMPT PAYMENT washing & packing vegetables. Outdoors, stoop la- 9-18-15 RM of Rosedale Rdg Mtn., Erickson clay SEED/FEED MISCELLANEOUS loam, ideal grain/forage. Beautiful bldg site, 2-mi to √ LICENSED AND BONDED bour, variable hours, minimum wage. Full-time April RMNP, $145,000. Call Liz (204)476-6362, John Hay & Straw through September. Dufferin Market Gardens, (204)476-6719. Gill & Schmall Agencies. SASKATOON, LLOYDMINSTER, phone (204)745-3077, fax (204)745-6193. DAIRY BEEF & HORSE hay for sale in large LETHBRIDGE, VANCOUVER, HALARDA FARMS IS SEEKING a full-time/yr QUALITY FARM FOR SALE: Close to Brandon, squares, delivery available. Phone (204)827-2629 MINNEDOSA round employee to work in crop production & w/cat- 1/4 section, 110-ac of high-quality, cultivatable land, or (204)526-7139 tle. Class 1 drivers licence an asset but not re- 50-ac of grazing, excellent range of Buildings & cor- Holland, MB 1-204-724-6741 quired. The successful applicant will be self-moti- FOR SALE 1ST & 2nd cut alfalfa hay. 100-200 rals to hold a herd of cows & calves or feeders, very vated & a team player. No experience needed. Phone: 204.526.2145 RFV in 3x3 medium square bales. Harry Pauls good water supply. Bungalow style home w/all Competitive wages & an extensive health & benefit Visit www.zegherseed.com (204)242-2074, (204)825-7180 cell, La Riviere, MB. modern amenities, new condition Jacuzzi attached package offered. Halarda Farms is a modern large to the master bedroom, great garden & swimming Email: [email protected] mixed farm located in the Elm Creek area. E-mail pool in the garden. We strongly recommend that HAY FOR SALE. 5X5 round bales of grass mixed hay. (204)646-4226. resume to [email protected] or fax to you view this property personally! Rolling River Re- (204)436-3034 or call (204)436-2032. alty. Ph:(204)726-8999, Fax:(204)726-9109, Cell: New GP Class Wheat (204)729-1296. Email:[email protected] * Pasteur - High yield LARGE ROUND FIRST CUT alfalfa/grass bales. 46 TIRES HELP WANTED: F/T HELP for a large grain farm in bales, 1,400-lbs, $50/bale. Phone:(204)685-3024. Southeast SK. Looking for an honest, reliable per- WELL LOCATED FARM ONLY 20-min from Virden CWRS Wheat Other Crops MacGregor, MB. son w/experience in operating & servicing farm extending to 311-acs. Approximately 240-acs is • New Cardale! • Conlon Barley WANTED: 4, 17-IN. LIGHT truck rims for 2003 equipment, mechanically inclined & 1A license presently in cultivation & 50-acs of pasture. The LARGE ROUND WHEAT STRAW bales, trucking Ford 150 with or w/o winter tires. Phone would be an asset. Competitive wages based on farmhouse is older but is in excellent condition. First • Carberry • Souris Oats available. Phone:(204)325-2416. Manitou. (204)367-4649 experience, housing is available, excellent opportu- class range of farm buildings. Tel: Gordon Gentles nity for a young active family. School & shopping • Glenn • Lightning Flax Hit our readers where it counts… in the classifieds. (204)761-0511 or Jim McLachlan (204)724-7753. 15-min away. Please provide 2 references. Fax re- Place your ad in the Manitoba Co-operator classifed HomeLife Home Professional Realty Inc. • Kane • Meadow Peas TOOLS sume (306)449-2578 or e-mail triplebfarms@star- section. 1-800-782-0794. www.homelifepro.com • Harvest • Red Millet band.net or call (306)449-2412 (evenings) GRANT TWEED Farm Specialist SEED/FEED MISCELLANEOUS S20 HYD MEC BAND saw; Metal lathe; Milling ma- If you are Buying, Selling or Renting Farm Land Brett Young - Canola’s and Forages. Grain Wanted chine. Call (204)352-4306. You Can Benefit from my Experience & Expertise Canterra - Canola’s the Decisions you Make Can Have North Star Seed - Forages TRAILERS Long Lasting Impact, Livestock Trailers So Take the Time to Know your Options. Delmar Legend - Soy beans Call (204)761-6884 to Arrange an EXISS ALUMINUM LIVESTOCK TRAILERS 2013 Obligation Free Consultation. Early Booking, Early Stock on sale - only three units left. Mention ad & Visit: www.granttweed.com receive a $1,000 rebate on 2013 models. 7-ft wide Pay, and Volume WE BUY OATS x 20-ft, 18-ft, 16-ft lengths. 10 Year Warranty. 24-ft Call us today for pricing available in March. SOKAL INDUSTRIES LTD. GRAIN FARM 5682 DISCOUNTS! Phone: (204)334-6596, Email: [email protected] 4600 acre grain farm, productive land Box 424, Emerson, MB R0A 0L0 Buy and Sell located in Western Manitoba On select purchases. 204-373-2328 TRAILERS Contact: Sheldon Froese anything you 204.371.5131 Trailers Miscellaneous [email protected] need through the Contact: Stacey Hiebert PEDIGREED SEED ADVANTAGE AUTO & TRAILER: Livestock, 204.371.5930 Oilseed – Canola Vanderveen Horse & Living quarter, Flat deck, Goosenecks, [email protected] Tilts, Dumps, Cargos, Utilities, Ski-doo & ATV, Dry Commodity Van & Sea Containers. Call today. Over 250 in GRAIN/CATTLE FARM 5639 120 bags of left over 2013 Invigor L154 Canola Services Ltd. stock. Phone:(204)729-8989. In Brandon on the 2597 acre farm,good grain land and seed for sale. Switching variety for 2014, asking Trans-Canada Hwy. www.aats.ca cattle facilities. 45 minutes from $400/bag. Please email or call Marlo for more info Licensed and Bonded Grain Brokers Brandon (204)856-6390 [email protected] Contact: Henry Carels 37 4th Ave. NE Carman, MB R0G 0J0 CAREERS 204.573.5396 Ph. (204) 745-6444 Professional [email protected] SEED/FEED/CROP INPUTS Email: [email protected] GRAIN FARM 5653 Common Forage Seeds Andy Vanderveen · Brett Vanderveen 3534 acre grain farm, 20 minutes north Jesse Vanderveen of Winnipeg CERISE RED PROSO COMMON MILLET seed. Contact: Stacey Hiebert Buy now to avoid disappointment. 93%+ germina- A Season to Grow… Only Days to Pay! 204.371.5930 tion, 0% Fusarium Graminearum. Makes great cat- [email protected] tle feed, swath grazed, dry or silage bale. Very high Contact: Dolf Feddes in protein. Energy & drought tolerant. 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