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®™Trademark of The Dow Chemical Company (“Dow”) or an affiliated company of Dow. 09/13-20278-01 MC 2 The Manitoba Co-operator | November 7, 2013 INE SID Di d you know? L IVESTOCK Is that tail wagging to Try a little understanding the left or right? Know what O ne direction says keep your distance, triggers sheep behaviour 12 the other says it’s OK to come closer

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ou might think a wagging tail is a wag- CROPS ging tail, but for dogs there is more to it Y than that. Dogs recognize and respond differently when their fellow canines wag to the Outlook bright right than they do when they wag to the left. The findings reported in the Cell Press for agriculture journal Current Biology show that dogs, like humans, have asymmetrically organized Kraft lecturer says brains, with the left and right sides playing “feeding the world” different roles. mantra great 17 The discovery follows earlier work by the opportunity same Italian research team, which found that dogs wag to the right when they feel positive emotions (upon seeing their owners, for instance) and to the left when they feel negative emotions (upon seeing an unfriendly dog, FEATURE for example). That biased tail-wagging behaviour reflects what is happening in the dogs’ brains. A century of Left-brain activation produces a wag to the right, and right-brain activation produces a rural retail wag to the left. But does that tail-wagging difference mean Boissevain men’s something to other dogs? The latest study clothier says quality 33 shows that it does. and service are timeless The researchers showed dogs videos of ph:th oto inkstock other dogs with either left- or right-asymmet- ric tail wagging. When dogs saw another dog Vallortigara doesn’t think that the dogs are wagging to the left, their heart rates picked up necessarily intending to communicate those and they began to look anxious. When dogs emotions to other dogs. Rather, he says, the CROSSROADS saw another dog wagging to the right, they bias in tail wagging is likely the automatic stayed perfectly relaxed. byproduct of differential activation of the left “The direction of tail wagging does in fact versus the right side of the brain. But that’s So you think matter, and it matters in a way that matches not to say that the bias in wagging and its hemispheric activation,” says Giorgio response might not find practical uses; veteri- you can dance? Vallortigara of the Center for Mind/Brain narians and dog owners might do well to take Sciences of the University of Trento. note. Rural youth are discovering they can, thanks to 38 Bob Williamson

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In addition to their telephone lines, o r t h e t h i r d t i m e they are now offering an online Chat since taking office in Support Line to anyone who may prefer F 1999, Manitoba’s New this way to communicate, says MFRSS Democrats have changed program manager Janet Smith. the name of the provincial The MFRSS continues to provide its department responsible for traditional telephone service. This is a agriculture. new option and has been added as an During a mid-October alternative for those who, for any rea- cabinet shuffle, Manitoba son, feel they cannot pick up the phone, Agriculture, Food and Rural Smith said. Initiatives became Manitoba “Even though our telephone line serv- Agriculture, Food and Rural ices are confidential, this seems to be a Development (MAFRD). less stigmatizing way for some of reach- “Rural development goes ing out for help.” hand in hand with agriculture... Smith said MFRSS has been piloting so we’re refocusing on the rural the Chat Support Line for about a year economy and the name change and finds it is a very good way to com- reflects that,” said Minister municate with a counsellor. People seem Ron Kostyshyn, who retained to be less inhibited when they are writing the portfolio during the shuf- down their concerns, she said. fle. “The biggest thing is how “People tend to be very honest about Manitoba Farm and Rural Support Services now offers a Chat Support Line for those who would can we — through our new def- what’s going on. You might just feel a lit- prefer communicating in writing instead of speaking on the phone. PHOTO: THINKSTOCK inition — provide opportuni- tle less restricted about what you can ties for farm-related industry, say.” the rural economy and small Users of the Chat Support Line are online counselling has increased use of communities.” linked with a counsellor to have the pri- their services. The department’s name vate and confidential online conversa- “So we thought we should really try this began as simply Manitoba tion in ‘real time.’ in our centre too,” she said. “Even though our Agriculture. Food was added Like the telephone service, this is a safe The Chat Support Line is available dur- telephone line services are in 1999. Rural Initiatives was and completely confidential service with ing MFRSS’s operating hours from 10 confidential, this seems to tacked on in 2003. MFRSS’s trained counsellors listening, a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday to Friday. Kostyshyn made it clear that providing support in non-judgmental For more information about the Chat be a less stigmatizing way valued-added products would ways and enabling the expression of feel- Support Line or any other MFRSS’s free for some of reaching out be central to the new push for ings, thoughts and options. counselling services log on to www.rural for help.” the development of the rural Users do not identify themselves but support.ca or call 1-866-367-3276 toll economy, citing hopes for new are required to register a postal code and free. products in the biomass sec- indicate their gender to use the service. The MFRSS also offers a volunteer tor, such as flax-based building They must also agree to terms of service training program, Farmer-to-Farmer materials. including the use of respectful language Information and Support Group, and a JANET SMITH “We wanted to get the mes- and avoiding chit-chat. Suicide Bereavement Support group. The Program manager sage out that initiative was Smith said the MFRSS staff started MFRSS also makes available a variety of Manitoba Farm and Rural Support the seed, rural development thinking about offering the Chat Support resources including books, videos and Services is now — let’s work together, Line after observing that more people of articles related to agricultural behav- let’s bring your ideas forward,” all ages seek help through other online ioural health. he said. venues such as Facebook, email and The minister did not com- Twitter. Other counselling agencies say [email protected] ment on what costs might be associated with name change, including new signs, stationery and promotional material. “It will be a transition, no doubt about it, but it’s not going to happen overnight,” he said, adding, “We’re there to work with the rural economy, not The Hope of the Harvest that we weren’t before, but we want to just reset that button Begins with the Seed. and send a message out — let’s work with your ideas and hopefully we can develop the rural economy.” [email protected]

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don’t know a lot about my grandfa- ther’s experiences as a sergeant with I the horse brigade in the First World War. He didn’t talk about it with us; I doubt he talked about it much to anyone. It just wasn’t done in those days. I do know that while he never fought in the trenches, his brigade was charged supplying the front lines and he received recognition for front-line duty. I also know Laura Rance that in his army-issued spurs, the rowels Editor had been replaced with nickels. A lifetime later, after he’d returned to Canada, taken up dairy farming, married and raised four kids, served a quarter-century as the secretary of the Win- nipeg District Milk Producers Association and retired, he gave me a book titled The Horseman’s Friend and Veterinary Adviser. It was a special edition, with an added chapter on “The Breeding in Canada of Horses for Army Use” (circa 1900) written by J.G. Rutherford, Canada’s chief veterinary officer. It advised breeders on what to look for and encouraged Politics versus long-term value: Buffett them to consider raising horses for military supply. “While the supply of horses suitable for military use has By Alan Guebert According to a recent Wall Street Journal always, even in times of peace, been a serious question, analysis, Buffett’s company, Berkshire Hathaway, the experience of our South African troubles has given it an n a recent television interview, famed Wall invested $25.2 billion in six firms after the 2008 importance altogether new and somewhat startling,” the Street investor Warren Buffett characterized stock market collapse (Swiss Re, Goldman Sachs, chapter begins. I the October federal government shutdown as Dow Chemical, General Electric, Bank of America An online article by the South African Military His- “totally irresponsible” and said the failure of lead- and Mars/Wrigley). To date the total return on tory Society says the British army sent 520,000 horses and ers in the U.S. House of Representatives to raise these six investments stands at $9.95 billion, or 40 150,000 mules to help defend its Empire in the Boer War the nation’s debt ceiling until moments before per cent. (1899-1902), of which 350,000 horses and 50,000 mules per- possible default was “just plain stupid.” This market and this Congress do not seem to ished. The British were looking for more and, according to Unlike most stock market billionaires, Buffett get his fundamental message: bypass short-term Rutherford, the Dominion hadn’t been contributing “her fair wasn’t talking “his position”; the tough opinions fads and invest in long-term value. share.” were tied to his patriotism, not his investments. For proof, look at the companies Wall Street Those service animals were later honoured with a statue “The debt ceiling is a political weapon of mass has fallen madly in love with lately. Social net- in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, a memorial that carries these destruction,” he told TV interviewer Charlie Rose, working Facebook has a market value of $122 words — “The greatness of a nation consists not so much in “it shouldn’t exist. It’s nuts. It’s like nuclear weap- billion, projected earnings of 0.18 cents per share the number of its people or the extent of its territory, as in ons; it can’t be used, and both (political) parties and, as such, a share price 218 times more than the extent and justice of its compassion.” should say, ‘It’s off the table,’” in future budget earnings. It seems an odd tribute to lowly creatures. But it speaks to talks — including current talks between House Twitter, the newest social network, is about to the reality that in those times there was a strong connection and Senate negotiators. “go public,” and sell shares in the company. If the — a relationship — between humans and the animals with And the national debt, asked Rose, isn’t it a offering goes as expected, Twitter will raise $11 which they worked. In combats that spared neither man nor national calamity? billion even though the firm has no profit what- beast, they shared each other’s pain. Today’s net national debt, explained the Oracle soever. A poignant account of that relationship is found in this of Omaha, is about 70 per cent of gross domes- Meanwhile, Apple, a company that actually First World War excerpt cited in an article by G.R. Duxbury tic product. Just after the Second World War, he makes something, saw its stock price slapped 13 in the Military History Journal. It comes from a letter written noted, it was “something like 120 per cent,” so per cent lower Oct. 29, the day after it reported a by a gun driver, who was later killed in action, talking about we can “handle the debt relative to our current nine per cent drop in quarterly earnings. Apple his horses. output” today. did make money, a net profit of $7.5 billion in just “I had driven them for three years. I tell you I could talk to The problem, Buffett continued, “isn’t that the three months. And it has $147 billion in the bank, them just as I am talking to you. There was not a word I said country has become poorer. It’s, in fact, become in cash, right now. that they did not understand. And they could answer me — richer. A lot richer. The problem is that we’ve The short-termers in Congress are little different they could indeed. I was never at a loss to know what they overpromised in some cases and are unwilling to than the stock jockeys of Wall Street. They chase meant. When I was astride one of them — why, I only had to raise the revenue (to pay) for some of the prom- after fads, fashion and public opinion with little THINK what I wanted him to do and he would do it without ises we’ve made.” thought to long-term value or long-term impact. being told. A balance between the two — the need to And, in the process, they’ve short sold America “Early in the Retreat from Mons (the long, fighting retreat trim some of the promises and increase some and, especially, American farmers and ranchers by Allied forces to the River Marne, on the Western Front revenues — is the best, fairest way to secure the who have been waiting two years for a timely, early in the First World War) a big shell crashed right into the future, he suggested. updated Farm Bill. That’s totally irresponsible. midst of the section. The driver in front of me was blown to Buffett, of course, is famous for becoming one In fact, it’s just plain stupid. bits, but I was thrown clear unhurt. My gun was wrecked, I of the richest people in the history of the world was ordered to take the place of a casualty in the other. As I through “value investing,” buying securities of The Farm and Food File is published weekly in more mounted the fresh horse to continue the retreat I saw my two firms he believes are fundamentally undervalued than 70 newspapers in North America. Contact Alan poor horses with the blood coming from them struggling and in the market. Guebert at [email protected] kicking on the ground to free themselves. I could not go back to them. I tell you it hurt me. Suddenly a French chasseur dashed up to them, cut the traces and set them at liberty… “Those horses followed me for four days. We stopped for hardly five minutes, and I could not get back to them. There OUR HISTORY: November 1971 was no work for them, but they kept their places in the line like trained soldiers. They were following me to the very end, and the thought occurred a thousand times, ‘What do they pparently some things are cheaper than they think of me on another horse?’ Whenever I looked, there used to be — today a pressure system such as they were watching me so anxiously and sorrowfully as to A this one advertised in our Nov. 4, 1971 issue can make me feel guilty of deserting them. Whenever the word be had for around $400. Adjusted for inflation, $139.95 ‘Halt!’ ran down the column I held up my hand to them and for this system is equivalent to $818 today. they saw it every time. They stopped instantly. In his editorial ahead of Nov. 11, editor Bill Morriss “Whether they got anything to eat I do not know. I wonder took issue with American plans to detonate a hydrogen whether they dropped out from sheer exhaustion. I hope bomb underground in one of the Aleutian Islands off the to heaven it was not that. At any rate one morning when coast of Alaska, ignoring a vote of condemnation by the the retreat was all but over I missed them. I suppose I shall Canadian Parliament and a protest by one of the original never see them again. That’s the sort of thing that hurts a Greenpeace vessels. The Americans had said it was not soldier in war.” Canadian business. Morriss countered that Americans As we take time November 11 to remember the sacrifices had considered the islands Canadian business in the of those who served in combat, we acknowledge their con- Second World War, when he had been stationed with tribution to the freedoms and choices we have today. Per- the RCAF in Alaska for a year to protect the Aleutians haps one of the lessons of that time is a reminder that our from Japanese invasion. Five of his fellow RCAF members changing and evermore complex relationship with animals had been killed in the campaign. — as companions, service animals, and food sources — In that issue, we reported that the British Parliament reflects our own humanity. What we do to them, we do also had voted to join what was then called the European to ourselves. Common Market. Here in Manitoba, Agriculture Minister new system would “ensure the maximum number of Sam Uskiw announced that an Egg Producers Marketing egg producers have a sufficiently large and cost-free [email protected] Board would be established Dec. 15. He said the quota to enable them to earn a decent living.” The Manitoba Co-operator | November 7, 2013 5 COMMENT/FEEDBACK Oil at 600 yuan a barrel It’s time to get loonie and de-Americanize our currency

By Ryan Lijdsman In the 1970s, the U.S. reached an tion costs and reduces its U.S. political edmonton, alta. / troy media agreement with the House of Saud to risk exposure. In the case of China-Japan It is not enough anymore accept only dollars for its oil, main- bilateral trade, the saving is estimated to he U.S. debt ceiling debacle laid taining the U.S. dollar’s supremacy in be US$3 billion per year. There are also to simply sign free trade bare the inherent and true costs trade and eliminating the need for it to spillover effects including the simplifi- agreements and blindly T to international trade from the be guaranteed by gold. Since then, the cation of bilateral investment and the believe that trade will outdated world reserve currency system. world has been on an informal Black creation of new opportunities for small- grow. Canada must Virtually every international transac- Gold standard, known as the petrodol- and medium-size companies. tion that non-American businesses com- lar. Trading oil in U.S. dollars made it the Currency swaps taken individually are become proactive in its plete, from importing Chinese-made logical choice for countries and inter- not of great importance, but the com- approach to trade. TVs to the proposed selling of Canadian national business to use for other trade bined impact is resulting in a transfor- LNG to Malaysia, must be done in U.S. and firmly established it as the world mational change to the world financial dollars. The Canadian loonie does not reserve currency. system. In the first quarter of 2011, the directly convert into the Chinese ren- China understands and acknowl- Chinese renminbi surpassed the Russian minbi or the Malaysian ringgitand; edges the risk of a U.S.-domi- ruble in trading volume for the first time. their currencies do not convert into nated financial system This year, Britain became the first the transaction costs to convert its the Canadian dollar. on its stability G-7 country to set up an official cur- currency into U.S. dollars then U.S. China and many other coun- rency swap dollars to Canadian dollars, something tries are moving away from this l i n e w i t h it is less willing to do every year and U.S.-dominated system to a bas- China. Ven- something it does not need to do with ket of reserve currencies that e z u e l a , a growing number of other countries includes the Chinese renminbi Sudan and that directly compete with Canada in (yuan). China is also making A n g o l a a re the resource sector. direct currency swaps with expected in It is not enough anymore to simply trading partners that support the near future sign free trade agreements and blindly and encourage their bilat- to sell oil in the believe that trade will grow. Canada eral trade. If Canada does not yuan. Both Rus- must become proactive in its approach adopt similar reserve currency sia and Iran are to trade. It is time to move away from

reforms, its companies will be at photo: thinkstock already using it for the antiquated U.S. reserve currency a long-term competitive disadvantage in oil sales to China. This model and to think not only in terms of Asia and around the world. and future helped accelerate a new oil at $100 per barrel, but also in terms of The origin of the U.S. dollar as the growth. It is rapidly US$85-billion China- it at 600 yuan per barrel. world reserve currency was the 1944 moving towards a more interna- Russia oil and gas deal that Doing so will create the conditions Bretton Woods agreement. The green- tionalized yuan and has made currency will be transacted in rubles and yuan, for a more successful trade relationship back was guaranteed by gold and other swaps with nearly 20 countries includ- not U.S. dollars. with China and other Southeast Asia currencies were made fiat ones (having ing Australia, Argentina, Brazil, Japan, Canada’s bilateral trade with China countries that are quickly embracing a no intrinsic value but declared legal ten- Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, Russia, was nearly $70 billion in 2012. With- new basket of reserve currencies that der by their governments) and pegged Singapore, South Korea, the EU, and the out a direct currency swap it loses includes the renminbi and new multi- to the value of the dollar. This system United Kingdom. But not with Canada. at a minimum $700 million a year polar trade models. initially worked quite well, but became These swaps are becoming increas- in transaction costs and is adding a unsustainable as global trade grew and ingly important to China’s bilateral level of complexity that is harming Ryan Lijdsman is a Canadian-based more dollars were required than could trade. By moving to a direct swap, it investment. When China wants to buy international business consultant. be guaranteed by gold reserves. saves at least one per cent on transac- resources from Canada it has to pay www.troymedia.com

We welcome readers’ comments on marketing trends are any indication, informed article has done this. I an eyes-wide-open attitude when issues that have been covered in the we’re voting for “Local. Organic. Hor- found a lot of his “arguments” insult- he states quite clearly that the EU Manitoba Co-operator. In most cases mone free.” ing and illogical. accepts only beef that is hormone we cannot accept “open” letters or Cam refers to recent trends as the Heather Hagen free and that Canadian beef falls copies of letters which have been sent “indulgences of a rich society.” Yes, Minnedosa, Man. short of this requirement. Currently to several publications. Letters are organic food costs more, initially. Canada has a minimal supply of subject to editing for length or taste. Organic farmers get no government beef that can in fact be exported to We suggest a maximum of about 300 subsidies or handouts so budget GMOs are no solution to the EU regardless of any free trade words. for the fact that your tax dollars are deal. Trevor Atchison, president Please forward letters to paying for all that “cheap” food. food problem of the Manitoba Beef Producers Manitoba Co-operator, Paying more for sustainable healthy The article, “Lack of consumer accep- acknowledges this issue and clearly 1666 Dublin Ave., Winnipeg, practices now can cost us less in the tance plagues biotech science,” failed states that a change regarding the R3H 0H1 or Fax: 204-954-1422 long run. to mention the projected, but largely use of hormones will have to be or email: [email protected] I’m particularly upset by the argu- unrealized, increase in food produc- developed along with a system of Letters (subject: To the editor) ment that sustainable farming prac- tion due to biotech science and it certification. tices will have a negative impact on failed to mention the fact that thalid- On the other hand you have Karl those who are unable to pay more for omide was shown to be perfectly safe Kynoch of the MPC talking about a food. We produce 1.5 times enough until years later when it had ruined great new heavily populated market, food for everyone on the planet, yet the lives of many people. good news apparently as Manitoba nearly a billion people go hungry Obviously consumers are wiser exports about 85 per cent of its pork. Consumers are voting while over a billion are malnour- than the genetic modifiers who can- He fails to mention that the EU has ished. Something is wrong with the not convince people to buy their already, or is in the process of transi- with their dollars current system! product. The article talks often about tioning to open or group housing in I’m writing in response to Cam Dahl’s Cam asks, “How can anyone the need for more food, but nothing lieu of sow stalls used here. What hap- recent article “The good old days — consider it humane not to treat an I have read convinces me that GMOs pened in Australia may also happen not always so good.” It seems to me animal that has become sick?” I, will help this problem. Also, saying in the EU. Retailers in Australia refuse that Cam doesn’t get the point of the personally, don’t have a problem that the short-range safety record to sell imported pork that is raised in current food movement. eating meat from an animal that indicates no long-range problem is the stall system in order to support It has nothing to do with “roman- has received an antibiotic treatment overlooking history. their own farmers who have been ticized trends” or producing food as because it was actually sick. What I The 2013 World Food Prize ought mandated to open or group housing. it was produced in the ’30s. No one is do have a problem with are animals to have been given to urban food What happens to the 85 per cent of crying out for houses with “no run- being fattened up quickly with a producers who have a greater hope of exported pork market if EU retailers ning water, wood heat, a standard of high-grain diet, forcing their rumens feeding people than do GMOs. Save make the same stand? living below poverty, etc.” (the specialized stomach chamber us from short-sighted, profit-oriented Both these subjects clearly show how This is not a fight. The best part of in grazing animals’ stomachs that companies. far Canada is down on the animal wel- what’s happening with food today is digests fibrous foods, such as grass) Barry Hammond fare global curve and that we had better it’s bringing people together. Hunt- to become too acidic. This is only Winnipeg, Man. pick up the pace or lose out. The coun- ers and vegan-hippies, right-wingers one example of the current need for tries that acknowledge the concerns of and lefties alike have finally found preventive, blanket antibiotic treat- their purchasing public are the coun- some common ground. Everyone ments. Perspectives on CETA tries that will benefit, whether change has the right to know where the food Hopefully, when he says modern is voluntary or government mandated. we eat comes from and can easily agriculture should “show our urban Two interesting perspectives are Leslie Yeoman, Co-founder, become activists in creating sustain- cousins the effort we make to pro- offered in the Oct. 31 articles about The Humane Education Network able agriculture by doing only one tect the environment and to care for the Comprehensive Economic Trade (THEN), thing — paying for what they want. our animals,” he doesn’t persuade Agreement with the EU. The first 106 Lipton Street, Our money is our vote and, if today’s himself into believing that his ill- by beef producer Ian Robson has Winnipeg, Man. 6 The Manitoba Co-operator | November 7, 2013

FROM PAGE ONE Show us you care, NEW CODES Continued from page 1 Tim Hortons “ We n e e d t o e n g a g e tells farmers Canadians in an open, positive and honest conversation, By Alex Binkley like we’re sitting across from CO-OPERATOR CONTRIBUTOR / OTTAWA one another over coffee,” said Crystal Mackay, executive h e f o o d - s e r v i c e director of Farm & Food Care industry is under Ontario. T p r e s s u r e f r o m “Farming and food are not shareholders, consumers, typically among the top-of- and activists to get behind mind issues keeping consum- improved animal welfare ers up at night. But their atti- practices, says Tim Faveri, tudes and perceptions related director of sustainability to agriculture do have an and responsibility for Tim increasing impact on what they Hortons. buy.” “Every quick-service But many producers are con- chain like ours is hit with cerned about who will foot animal welfare resolu- the bill for changes aimed at tions at annual meetings reducing public concerns and in the social media,” about animal welfare. Faveri said at the recent Manitoba Egg Farmers have National Farm Animal banned the installation of con- Care Conference. ventional cages after Dec. 31, To respond to those 2014. While enhanced hous- demands, his sector needs ing provides birds with more Consumer perceptions and attitudes about how animals are treated in agriculture increasingly influence what they buy, proof that animal care space, perches, scratching codes are making a differ- officials warn. PHOTO:©THINKSTOCK surfaces and private nesting ence down on the farm. boxes, they cost 20 to 25 per “Far m animal care cent more. Hog producers face even higher costs — an extra But they also raise the where the pressure for change today is part of a growing $820 to $1,155 per sow — for bar, Weary told conference will come from.” focus on corporate social group housing and reduced attendees. The assessment framework responsibility and sustain- “Farming and food use of gestation crates. Add in “Canada is a world leader is expected to be ready next ability in the food-serv- are not typically additional labour and train- in the development of animal year, and livestock groups will ice sector,” he said. “One ing costs, and it’s estimated care codes and with that comes be required to use it. The proc- of the most important among the top- the change could cost the both rising expectations and ess will be closely watched, she aspects of this is being of-mind issues Canadian pork industry $500 new opportunities around predicted. clear and transparent with keeping consumers million. farm animal care,” he said. “It’s likely the rest of the food the customer. We interface up at night. But That’s why the codes need chain will be pushing for an with the customers and Who pays? to be considered “a work in assessment of the effectiveness we have to be able to tell their attitudes and Should those costs fall entirely progress,” added Caroline of the care programs,” said the story about where our perceptions related on producers? Ramsay, the co-ordinator for Ramsay. products come from.” to agriculture do “How much of it is a public the assessment framework, a Faveri acknowledged good and how much should tool for objectively determin- Intense scrutiny farmers and food sup- have an increasing commodity groups be expected ing whether the codes are ben- Scrutiny of the livestock indus- pliers are already suffer- impact on what they to pay for?” Wepruk asked. efiting animals. try is not only intensifying, but ing from audit fatigue on buy.” The new codes, along with “With them in place, we have taking the sector on to new welfare and environment an Animal Care Assessment to start asking where we go ground. issues. Framework are “tremendous next,” she said. “Farm groups The livestock industry is But his advice was to get CRYSTAL MACKAY Executive director of Farm & achievements,” said Dan will have to think about the under a lot of pressure from used to it. Food Care Ontario Weary, an animal biology pro- future now that this frame- “the rest of the world” to get “This is about a jour- fessor at the University of B.C. work is in place and anticipate better at measuring ani- ney — not a destination,” mal pain, said University of he said. “It has to be a Calgary professor, Ed Pajor, an journey of continuous expert in animal welfare and improvement.” behaviour. H e p r a i s e d t h e There are procedures for Canadian livestock sec- animals such as dehorning and tor for developing new castration to reduce suffering, animal care codes, saying but researchers are trying to the animal welfare debate accurately measure pain in between farmers and con- PROVEN® livestock and looking at how it sumers is not highly polar- can be reduced further, if not ized here compared to the eliminated, he said. U.S. VT 530 G “Have we done everything He also said the food possible to make the process industry has to be care- animal welfare friendly?” Pajor ful not to let all the cer- asked conference attendees. tification costs fall on Among the alternatives producers. under study is gene editing, But passing on those More which could produce animals costs will be a chal- requiring fewer stress-creating lenge, said Susie Miller, procedures. Pajor noted the director general of the EU wants to end castration of Sector Development and BUSHELS male pigs using current tech- Analysis Directorate at niques by 2018. Agriculture Canada. “Pain mitigation in live- “Consumers are willing stock production will be to only pay so much more More more important in the com- for their food,” she said. ing years,” he said. “That will Nevertheless, the live- include less stress for animals stock industry has to at weaning. We need more “keep moving” on devel- EFFICIENCY research on this and that will oping the codes and take time.” showing that they are Top yielding and easy to grow. In the meantime, farmers working, Miller said. must look for ways to reduce “They have to be trans- Proven VT 530 G, the new high performance, Genuity ® Roundup Ready ® canola hybrid. With resistance to Fusarium Wilt, medium maturity, and excellent standability, you’ll swath faster animal stress, he added. “It parent and keep up and combine more efficiently, while putting more bushels in your bin. would be a dangerous strategy with the science being for the industry to do noth- developed around ani- Contact your local CPS retail location and get the power to grow with Proven VT 530 G and ing until more research can be mal welfare,” she said. the entire Proven Seed portfolio. conducted,” said Pajor. “And you have to keep “Agriculture is already working at the credibil- regarded as being slow to ity of the codes. 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FORAGE Continued from page 1 new programs will lead to more mixed when it came to the producers purchasing forage brand new hay disaster bene- “To make it between select hay insurance, insurance. fit, which is provided to those affordable for Farmer-run which provides quality and pro- “I definitely, truly believe that with either select or basic hay duction guarantees for different we have a product that is sal- insurance. everyone else, we helplines key forage types on an individual able, and we hope to double our “It’s meant to cover the associ- kind of had to... limit basis, and basic hay insurance, acres,” Bernard said. “It offers ated costs with a province-wide our liabilities in to preventing which insures against produc- more flexibility, you can select shortfall; basically it’s meant to tion losses on a whole-farm some crops and deselect oth- replace ad hoc programming,” some instances.” ‘wrecks’ basis at a lower cost. Other ers under one program... and said the MASC representative. By Alex Binkley options include a harvest flood it’s affordable, the premiums The hay disaster benefit is c o-operator contributor / ottawa option for coarse hay, if excess are lower than under the old triggered when 20 per cent of Rheal Bernard moisture prevents harvest, and program.” insured producers have a yield A lberta and Ontario have individualized relative feed val- The response from farm that is less than 50 per cent of established farmer-run ues for alfalfa producers. organizations to the new pro- a province’s long-term average. there’s a problem in one area of helplines for struggling live- Existing features such as for- grams was enthusiastic. Flooding in the years 2003 and the province while other areas stock producers and their age establishment insurance “It’s certainly something 2009 would have triggered the are fine... I thought it should be accomplishments indicate sim- and pasture insurance will con- our members have been ask- benefit had it existed at that more of a regional trigger.” ilar services are needed across tinue to be available to producing for — and it appears MASC time. Bernard said the trigger point the country, says the man who ers. However, the option of 50 has responded to most of their However, many in attendance is substantial because the pro- runs the Alberta operation. per cent coverage is no longer requests in creating this revo- at the Ashern meeting experi- ducer pays no premium for the “Every province should have on the table. lutionary program,” said Doug enced severe flooding in 2011. disaster benefit. It’s fully funded one of these,” Darrell Dalton, “The trigger was 50 per cent Chorney, president of Keystone They believe the new benefit by the federal and provincial interim registrar of the Alberta of your comparable production, Agricultural Producers. “It leaves them high and dry. governments. Veterinary Medical Association, so I consider having half a crop means that producers in this “We saw flooding because But he acknowledges it isn’t told the National Farm Animal a disaster, and when you have province will now have a good water was diverted from perfect. Care Conference. half a crop you still don’t have risk management tool for both Winnipeg,” said Reg Schwartz. “To make it affordable for Alberta Farm Animal Care 50 per cent of your compara- forage crops and pastures.” “Now those acres are probably everyone else, we kind of had was launched in 1993 by 17 ble and there’s still no payout Wanda McFadyen, executive totally uninsurable.” to... limit our liabilities in some livestock groups and the vet — so how effective is that?” said director of the Manitoba Forage Others questioned how effec- instances where we’re not college at the University of Rheal Bernard, a manager with and Grassland Association, par- tive the trigger level would be in accepting cattails, we’re not Calgary. Its board has repre- Manitoba Agricultural Services ticipated in the consultation providing protection. accepting black dirt as insur- sentatives from all livestock Corporation (MASC). process leading up to the new “I have concerns with the dis- able, whereas in the past... they groups plus vets and provincial “Now it is effective... there forage insurance programs. “It aster component,” said rancher possibly could have insured agriculture officials. are only two triggers, which will be a huge benefit to our Rick Yanke. “Especially when those acres,” Bernard said. Its ALERT line allows people are at 70 and 80 per cent,” he members,” she said. they talk about a province-wide to confidentially report situa- said, adding he believes the But reactions were more trigger, because quite often [email protected] tions when they fear livestock aren’t being properly cared for, instead of calling the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. “When a report is received, we get volunteer producers in the area to pay the producer a There’s a lot of potential visit,” said Dalton. “They find everything from in these seeds. farmers in financial distress to having mental problems. A lot of times we can help the producer, but if there are dying Help realize it with the or distressed animals, we have to turn the situation over to the number one inoculant. SPCA.” Ontario started its Farm Animal Care Helpline through Farm & Food Care, said Kristen Kelderman, the organization’s animal care co-ordinator. 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By Allan Dawson CO-OPERATOR STAFF “We’re really just looking for some tweaking he Keystone Agricultural Pro- ducers (KAP) doesn’t want any of the registration process.” T radical changes to how Canada registers new crop varieties, especially milling wheat. ROB BRUNEL “We’re really just looking for some tweaking of the registration process,” said Ste. Rose du Lac farmer Rob Brunel who chairs KAP’s Grain, oper believes the new variety has merit class the variety is in. As a result some Oilseeds and Pulse Committee. “We he or she will present the data to a wheats that are higher yielding, but feel there are ways to improve upon it, committee of experts, including farm- lower in milling quality, are as eco- but really feel they don’t need to be any ers, who vote whether it should be rec- nomically attractive has high-quality, drastic changes.” ommended for registration. lower-yielding milling wheat. The committee met Oct. 29 in Winni- Critics say the process is time con- “There are a lot more options in the peg to discuss the registration process suming and potentially subjective. open system we have now, but hard red currently under review by the federal Supporters counter it takes time to spring wheat has certain qualities that government. The public has until Nov. gather data and that the process is some want and we don’t want to jeop- 30 to express its views. KAP is prepar- transparent and fair, protecting farm- ardize the quality of that class,” Brunel ing its submission. ers and end-users from poor varieties. said. Some farmers and seed companies The registration system has recently Some observers say Canada can KAP doesn’t want any radical changes to the say the current registration system undergone a lot of changes and not keep its reputation for producing high- variety registration system, says Rob Brunel, delays the introduction of new, higher- enough time has passed to assess the quality wheat, while allowing farmers yielding varieties. But others maintain impact, Brunel said. to grow lower-quality, higher-yielding chair of KAP’s Grain, Oilseeds and Pulse the current approach is an integral part For example in 2008 kernel visual varieties. The key is a registration sys- committee. PHOTO: ALLAN DAWSON of the quality control system respon- distinguishability (KVD) was dropped tem that assigns new wheats to the sible for Canada’s reputation as a sup- as a prerequisite for registering new right class and grain-handling and maintaining a minimum level of fed- plier of high-quality wheat. milling wheats in Western Canada. transportation system that keeps them eral government oversight similar to “As an industry we have to decide Ending KVD was supposed to make it segregated. the current Part III and eliminate any what our Canadian wheat brand is easier for wheat breeders to develop A discussion paper prepared by Agri- merit assessment or performance data. worth, and if it is worth saving, and higher-yielding varieties. culture and Agri-Food Canada, the Option 4: Withdraw federal govern- how can we do so?” Brunel said. In 2009, the federal government Canadian Food Inspection Agency ment oversight allowing the indus- In his view, recent changes to Aus- implemented a new “flexible” three- (CFIA) and the Canadian Grain Com- try or third parties to fill the role. tralia’s variety registration system cost tiered crop registration system. Now mission lays out four options for the Crop purity standards would still be that country its reputation for selling if those representing a specific crop registration system. required and overseen by CFIA. high-quality wheat. value chain agree they can drop the Option 1: The status quo. Find the discussion paper at: Currently new milling wheat vari- current requirement for pre-registra- Option 2: Streamline the process by . susceptibility and milling and baking grain buyers and farmers are free to ment process. data is collected. If the wheat devel- negotiate wheat prices, no matter what Option 3: Streamline the process by [email protected] T:21.6”

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More talk of Canada Winter market in downtown signing UPOV ‘91 Winnipeg a test run for more? If it happens should farmers own the research Views sought on offering a year-round farmers’ market

their checkoffs help fund? By Lorraine Stevenson CO-OPERATOR STAFF By Allan Dawson this research or just pay for this CO-OPERATOR STAFF research? mid-November farm- “Personally, if I am going to pay ers’ market coming to the While some see Canada’s variety a checkoff I’d prefer to have some A Manitoba Hydro Place Gal- registration system as an impedi- ownership in that versus just con- lery in downtown Winnipeg is a ment to introducing new wheat tinuing to pay for it.” one-day-only event, but it could varieties, others say the culprit is The National Farmers Union is be the start of things to come, say a lack of a return on vehemently opposed to UPOV ‘91. its hosts. investment. “When it comes to companies On Nov. 14, the Downtown To address the latter there’s patenting crops, it isn’t a partner- BIZ’s farmers’ market will offer increasing speculation the ship it’s control and there’s more an indoor location enabling Win- Canadian government will sign expense as a result,” said Deleau nipeggers to stroll the vendors’ UPOV ‘91 (International Union for farmer and NFU Region 5 co- booths and shop for the fresh pro- the Protection of New Varieties of ordinator Ian Robson. “And that’s duce and crafts they offer regard- Downtown BIZ wants to hear from those interested in a permanent farmers’ Plants) — an international agree- all we’ve been getting now even less of weather. ment that provides stronger rights without the new model. The holiday market is the latest market established in downtown Winnipeg. PHOTO: SHANNON VANRAES for plant breeders, including the “My canola seed is nearly $60 event of the downtown markets ability to collect end-point royal- an acre for next year. We used that began operating this year and the feasibility of a permanent year-round market in downtown ties when farmers deliver grain to to pay $15 to $20 an acre for the which have proved more success- one.” Winnipeg, said Syvixay. the elevator. same yield.” ful than anyone first imagined, The Downtown BIZ market “If this is something that people “UPOV ‘91 could be contentious The NFU has asked Manitoba says a Downtown BIZ spokesman. launched in July this year. It was really want all year round that’s in the farm community depending Agriculture Minister Ron The summer weekly markets, supposed to end in early Septem- something that we’ll definitely on your appetite to invest in Kostyshyn not to approve a which ran from July to September, ber, but was so busy and popu- explore,” he said. research,” said Ste. Rose du Lac checkoff for a new wheat and had hundreds of visitors and there lar organizers added three more The Nov. 14 winter market will farmer Rob Brunel who chairs barley association in Manitoba. It were vendors on waiting lists. days that month. It was hugely be held from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. KAP’s Grain, Oilseeds and Pulse wants the Manitoba Agricultural After the Nov. 14 market, organ- popular, both with visitors and at the Manitoba Hydro Plaza (by Committee. “That becomes Services Corporation to collect izers want to continue discus- vendors. Edmonton Street and Graham another checkoff.” the checkoff for farmers to fund sions with vendors, producers “People kept talking about Avenue) and will feature a selec- Delegates at KAP’s general wheat and barley research. and farmers about the feasibility it so we said let’s try November tion of fresh produce as well as council meeting last month dis- “We know from observing of doing this throughout the year, as a pilot to see if it works,” said crafts, baked goods, and gifts. cussed whether farmers should existing crop commissions that said Jason Syvixay. Syvixay. Downtown BIZ promotions own all or part of the new crops the direction of their work can be “We want to hear from the The indoor market, which fea- of the farmers’ market say it has their funds help generate. easily captured by agribusiness community and as many people tured 40 vendors throughout added “a unique destination” to “I think that will be the biggest interests and this frequently does as possible to see if there’s a need,” the summer months, was spear- the downtown and contributed to question we have to decide on not actually help farmers,” Robson he said. headed by Downtown BIZ with the vibrancy of downtown Winni- as producers,” Brunel said. “Are said in a release. “The November 14 market is support from Manitoba Hydro, peg streets and sidewalks, attract- we going to accept an end-point the only one that’s lined up (for CentreVenture, and 102.3 Clear ing business for nearby stores and royalty and are we going to own [email protected] winter) so far, but we’re having FM. restaurants. ongoing discussions with vendors These groups are also “very and producers and farmers about excited” about the prospects of a [email protected] T:21.6”

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Cattle Prices COLUMN (Friday to Thursday) Winnipeg November 1, 2013 Slaughter Cattle

Steers & Heifers — D1, 2 Cows 73.00 - 77.00 Cattle values stay strong D3 Cows 68.00 - 73.00 Bulls 84.00 - 90.00 Feeder Cattle (Price ranges for feeders refer to top-quality animals only) Steers (901+ lbs.) 110.00 - 134.00 (801-900 lbs.) 130.00 - 147.25 despite fall run volumes (701-800 lbs.) 135.00 - 150.00 (601-700 lbs.) 145.00 - 162.00 (501-600 lbs.) 155.00 - 179.00 Tyson’s moratorium has less impact on Manitoba markets (401-500 lbs.) 175.00 - 195.00 Heifers (901+ lbs.) 100.00 - 127.50 (801-900 lbs.) 120.00 - 141.50 (701-800 lbs.) 125.00 - 144.00 (601-700 lbs.) 130.00 - 150.00 Phil Franz-Warkentin “Hopefully some guys (501-600 lbs.) 128.00 - 153.00 (401-500 lbs.) 135.00 - 160.00 CNSC background and we’ll still have Slaughter Cattle ($/cwt) Alberta South Ontario something to sell in the spring.” Grade A Steers (1,000+ lbs.) $ 123.00 - 124.00 $ 101.06 - 130.52 Grade A Heifers (850+ lbs.) 124.00 116.44 - 128.08 D1, 2 Cows 69.00 - 80.00 51.60 - 77.89 D3 Cows 60.00 - 71.00 51.60 - 77.89 attle auction yards across Manitoba allan munroe Bulls 85.89 68.93 - 90.30 were busy during the week ended Killarney auction mart Steers (901+ lbs.) $ 132.00 - 143.00 $ 131.38 - 156.89 Nov. 1, with the fall run in full swing (801-900 lbs.) 139.00 - 152.00 133.78 - 157.64 C (701-800 lbs.) 144.00 - 159.00 137.65 - 164.78 and prices looking relatively strong. (601-700 lbs.) 150.00 - 166.00 144.31 - 174.30 There were so many animals to move (501-600 lbs.) 156.00 - 175.00 151.39 - 191.31 (401-500 lbs.) 170.00 - 195.00 156.73 - 199.78 during the week that the Killarney Auction best prices a year ago of about $147. The Heifers (901+ lbs.) $ 119.00 - 131.00 $ 113.94 - 135.32 Mart held a rare second weekly sale just to situation is similar with heifers, as the (801-900 lbs.) 125.00 - 138.00 121.56 - 144.91 keep on top of things. spread between steers and heifers is much (701-800 lbs.) 128.00 - 141.00 118.59 - 145.00 (601-700 lbs.) 131.00 -146.00 126.72 - 155.38 “There are tremendous volumes moving tighter this year compared to last year. (501-600 lbs.) 136.00 - 156.00 134.19 - 163.98 through the system right now,” said Allan “Hopefully some guys background and (401-500 lbs.) 145.00 - 170.00 143.24 - 170.88 Munroe at the Killarney market. He added, we’ll still have something to sell in the “The market is staying incredibly strong, spring,” he said. Futures (November 1, 2013) in U.S. given the volumes we’re seeing.” Fed Cattle Close Change Feeder Cattle Close Change Some producers lost money background- October 2013 134.50 1.70 October 2013 165.32 -0.23 The demand for all of the animals is pri- ing over the past winter, he said, and were December 2013 132.72 -0.15 November 2013 164.37 -2.58 marily coming from the East, with Ontario looking to move their animals instead February 2014 134.20 -0.12 January 2014 163.67 -3.03 April 2014 133.77 -1.15 March 2014 164.50 -1.30 buyers looking to source as many cattle this year. However, at the same time, feed June 2014 128.60 -0.52 April 2014 165.75 -1.05 as they can “if they can find the trucks,” supplies are much more plentiful, which August 2014 126.92 -1.18 May 2014 165.85 -1.45 he said, noting a major bottleneck in the should aid profitability for those who do logistics. background this year. Cattle Slaughter Cattle Grades (Canada) “It’s always a challenge (at this time On the butcher side, the move by Week Ending Previous Week Ending Previous October 26, 2013 Year October 26, 2013 Year of year), but I think this year is a little Tyson Foods in the U.S. to no longer take Canada 48,401 39,047 Prime 555 288 tougher.” Canadian slaughter animals was putting East 12,666 12,202 AAA 19,672 17,880 The lateness of this year’s harvest likely some pressure on markets, although the West 35,735 26,845 AA 16,708 13,387 has something to do with both the large company is still buying feeder animals from Manitoba NA NA A 929 749 U.S. 618,000 646,000 B 928 774 numbers of cattle and the logistical issues Canada. D 9,071 5,351 getting them out of the province. The fall The fact that not many cattle were fin- E 124 17 run is probably three weeks behind, with ished in Manitoba to begin with was also everyone getting off the combine and look- distancing the province from the impact of ing to sell ahead of the winter at the same the Tyson decision to some extent, Munroe Hog Prices time. said. (Friday to Thursday) ($/100 kg) Source: Manitoba Agriculture Cattle numbers are up on the year, but E - Estimation prices are also strong as well. Munroe said Phil Franz-Warkentin writes for Commodity News Service MB. ($/hog) Current Week Last Week Last Year (Index 100) six-weight steers were averaging $158 per Canada, a Winnipeg company specializing in grain and MB. (All wts.) (Fri-Thurs.) 177.00 E 177.64 163.36 hundredweight, which compares with the commodity market reporting. MB. (Index 100) (Fri-Thurs.) 163.00 E 165.59 151.18 ON (Index 100) (Mon.-Thurs.) 169.81 171.34 151.34 P.Q. (Index 100) (Mon.-Fri.) 174.21 171.79 157.42

Futures (November 1, 2013) in U.S. Hogs Close Change briefs December 2013 89.17 -0.43 February 2014 92.02 0.17 April 2014 93.37 0.45 May 2014 98.00 1.35 U.S. feedlot cattle head, down eight per cent from a year ear- June 2014 99.20 0.35 lier. Analysts, on average, expected a 7.3 per placements rise as feed cent drop. costs declined The supply has been declining and is now Other Market Prices at the lowest level for the month in 15 years. By Theopolis Waters and Meredith Davis The number of cattle marketed to packers ich cago / reuters in September was up six per cent from a Sheep and Lambs year earlier at 1.695 million head. Winnipeg (head) SunGold $/cwt (wooled fats) Toronto Specialty Meats he number of cattle placed in U.S. Analysts viewed the report as neutral Ewes Choice — 64.53 - 91.45 20.00 feedlots in September increased one to mildly bullish for Chicago Mercantile Lambs (110+ lb.) — 117.40 - 144.68 per cent from a year earlier, a govern- Exchange live cattle futures. (95 - 109 lb.) Next Sale 157.80 - 175.91 T (80 - 94 lb.) November 6 152.69 - 173.37 ment report showed Oct. 31. “There was not much difference between (Under 80 lb.) — 112.58 - 223.71 Analysts attributed the rise to lower- the estimates. It is pretty neutral for the (New crop) — — priced corn, which reduced the cost of fat- market,” said Ron Plain, University of tening cattle in feedlots. Also, higher prices Missouri livestock economist. Chickens E ggs for slaughter-ready cattle improved mar- The September marketings were encour- Minimum broiler prices as of May 23, 2010 Minimum prices to producers for ungraded gins and drew more animals into feedlots. aging, which were slightly higher than trade Under 1.2 kg...... $1.5130 eggs, f.o.b. egg grading station, set by the The U.S. Department of Agriculture expectations, he said. 1.2 - 1.65 kg...... $1.3230 Manitoba Egg Producers Marketing Board showed September placements at 2.025 The increase in cash prices during the 1.65 - 2.1 kg...... $1.3830 effective June 12, 2011. 2.1 - 2.6 kg...... $1.3230 New Previous million head, up one per cent from 2.004 last two weeks in September and improved A Extra Large $1.8500 $1.8200 million a year earlier. Analysts, on average, feedlot profitability as corn became more A Large 1.8500 1.8200 expected a 1.2 per cent increase. affordable attracted cattle into feedyards, Turkeys A Medium 1.6700 1.6400 Although up from last year, September said Allendale chief strategist Rich Nelson. Minimum prices as of November 3, 2013 A Small 1.2500 1.2200 placements were the second lowest for the The placement data suggests the trend of 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 month since USDA began the current data low placements will continue into the first Grade A ...... $1.975 B 0.45 0.45 series in 1996. USDA reported the feedlot half of 2014, which should help support Undergrade ...... $1.885 C 0.15 0.15 cattle supply as of Oct. 1 at 10.144 million deferred CME live cattle futures, he said. Hen Turkeys (between 6.2 and 8.5 kg liveweight truck load average) Goats Grade A ...... $1.960 Winnipeg (head) Toronto Undergrade ...... $1.860 (Fats) ($/cwt) L ight Tom/Heavy Hen Turkeys Kids — 85.95 - 214.35 (between 8.5 and 10.8 kg liveweight truck load average) Billys — — Grade A ...... $1.960 Mature — 110.66 - 225.52 Undergrade ...... $1.860 Tom Turkeys H orses (10.8 and 13.3 kg, live weight truck load average) Grade A...... $1.875 Winnipeg Toronto Looking for results? Check out the market reports Undergrade...... $1.790 ($/cwt) ($/cwt) Prices are quoted f.o.b. farm. <1,000 lbs. — 10.00 - 26.00 from livestock auctions around the province. » PaGe 14 1,000 lbs.+ — 12.08 - 40.16 The Manitoba Co-operator | November 7, 2013 11 GRAIN MARKETS

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All prices close of business November 1, 2013 Last Week Week Ago Year Ago

Wheat U.S. markets rangebound Chicago wheat (nearby future) ($US/tonne) 245.27 255.92 319.09 Minneapolis wheat (nearby future) ($US/tonne) 268.32 276.31 346.55 pending new USDA estimates Coarse Grains Chicago corn (nearby future) ($US/tonne) 168.59 173.32 295.67 Canola futures also remain aimless in the meantime Chicago oats (nearby future) ($US/tonne) 214.14 223.22 246.56 oilseeds Chicago soybeans (nearby future) ($US/tonne) 470.42 481.25 572.59 Terryn Shiells Chicago soyoil ($US/tonne) 911.33 906.92 1,111.98 CNSC For three-times-daily market reports from Commodity News Service Canada, Winnipeg Futures anola futures on the ICE Futures visit “Today in Markets” at ICE Futures Canada prices at close of business November 1, 2013 Canada trading platform moved lower www.manitobacooperator.ca. C during the week ended Nov. 1, though barley Last Week Week Ago the market bounced around on both sides of December 2013 152.00 152.00 unchanged throughout the week. Spillover pressure from the losses in March 2014 154.00 154.00 Chicago soybeans, the advancing U.S. soy- May 2014 155.00 155.00 bean harvest and expectations of a record- Canola Last Week Week Ago large South American oilseed crop were Chicago soybean futures moved sharply bearish. lower during the week, with much of the sell- November 2013 481.70 485.40 The large Canadian canola supply situa- ing linked to the advancing U.S. soybean har- January 2014 491.40 495.90 tion also continues to overhang the market, vest and expectations of a record-large South as many traders still believe that the crop is American soybean crop. March 2014 499.40 503.90 larger than Statistics Canada’s record-large There is still a little bit of uncertainty sur- estimate of 15.963 million tonnes. How big rounding how big the U.S. crop will be, due the 2013-14 Canadian canola crop turns out to the missing USDA October report, but Special Crops to be won’t be confirmed until Dec. 4, when yields and production estimates should be StatsCan releases its next production report. confirmed in the Nov. 8 report. Pre-report Report for November 4, 2013 — Bin run delivered plant Saskatchewan However, general weakness in the value expectations are calling for a 3.298-billion- Spot Market Spot Market of the Canadian dollar, as it remained below bushel soybean crop, which is up from Other (Cdn. cents per pound unless the US96-cent mark during the week, was USDA’s previous estimate of 3.149 billion Lentils (Cdn. cents per pound) otherwise specified) supportive, as was spillover support from the bushels. gains seen in outside vegetable oil markets. Some traders expect that the U.S. corn crop Large Green 15/64 20.00 - 21.00 Canaryseed 21.75 - 23.75 But overall, canola futures were lacking will be larger than 14 billion bushels this year, Laird No. 1 20.00 - 21.00 Oil Sunflower Seed — direction during the week amid a lack of fresh which is why the Chicago corn futures con- Eston No. 2 14.25 - 18.25 Desi Chickpeas 21.90 - 23.00 news. Though there are still fundamentals at tinued their downtrend slide during the week. play, most of them have already been priced USDA’s current estimate calls for a 13.843-bil- Field Peas (Cdn. $ per bushel) Beans (Cdn. cents per pound) in, or are close to being priced in. lion-bushel corn crop. Green No. 1 12.30 - 12.50 Fababeans, large — Canola futures should continue in a All three U.S. wheat futures moved lower Medium Yellow No. 1 6.40 - 7.25 Feed beans — choppy, directionless pattern until some fresh during the week, as traders didn’t see any rea- news is released — namely the Nov. 8 world son to keep prices up at recent highs amid a Feed Peas (Cdn. $ per bushel) No. 1 Navy/Pea Beans 42.00 - 42.00 agricultural supply-and-demand estimates lack of fresh news. Oversold price sentiment Feed Pea (Rail) 5.00 - 8.60 No. 1 Great Northern — (WASDE) report from the U.S. Department of and speculative selling were also bearish for Mustardseed (Cdn. cents per pound) No. 1 Cranberry Beans 64.00 - 64.00 Agriculture. Until then, any gains will be seen wheat futures. as good selling opportunities — and losses as The upcoming USDA report will also be Yellow No. 1 37.75 - 38.75 No. 1 Light Red Kidney 54.00 - 54.00 good buying chances. important for U.S. wheat futures, as it will Brown No. 1 34.75 - 37.75 No. 1 Dark Red Kidney 55.00 - 55.00 The Nov. 8 report will be USDA’s first in help shine some light on how big the global Oriental No. 1 27.30 - 28.75 No. 1 Black Beans 40.00 - 40.00 two months, as there was no October data wheat crop will be. released due to the U.S. government shut- There have been reports of problems No. 1 Pinto Beans 40.00 - 40.00 down. Because the market was missing the for wheat crops in the Black Sea region, No. 1 Small Red — October information, even more importance Argentina and Australia recently. The report Source: Stat Publishing No. 1 Pink 40.00 - 40.00 will be placed on the Nov. 8 data. should show how much of an impact those Traders in the U.S. are also waiting for the recent problems will have on global wheat SUNFLOWERS Fargo, ND Goodlands, KS upcoming WASDE report before making any production. Report for November 1, 2013 in US$ cwt big moves, so Chicago corn and soybeans and NuSun (oilseed) 19.80 19.20 all three wheat futures should also continue Terryn Shiells writes for Commodity News Service in a rangebound pattern overall until it is Canada, a Winnipeg company specializing in grain and Confection 32.00* Call for details — released. commodity market reporting. Source: National Sunflower Association

CME defends end-of-day settlement rules Open outcry traders say the new rules make the pits irrelevant

By Tom Polansek end-of-day settlement rules that fac- The U.S. Commodity Futures Anthony McKerr, a plaintiff in the ci h cago / reuters tored in transactions executed elec- Trading Commission, which over- case and a trader in CBOT’s corn tronically, where most of the volume sees CME and the CBOT, expressed futures pit, testified that his income ME Group Inc. chief execu- takes place. concerns about the practice of bas- had dropped more than 80 per cent tive Phupinder Gill on Nov. Prior to the change, CME had a ing end-of-day settlement prices because of the revised rules. C 1 denied that the exchange- century-old tradition of settling solely on open-outcry activity, he Before the change, floor traders operator changed its settlement futures prices for crops like corn and told Cook County Circuit Court had already seen business dwindle rules to give electronic grain trad- soybeans based on transactions exe- Judge Jean Prendergast Rooney. during the past seven years as a vast ers an advantage over veterans of cuted in the pits. CME, the largest Open-outcry traders have argued majority of trading has migrated to the Chicago trading floor, who have U.S. futures market operator, owns CME should not have implemented electronic platforms. sued the company, saying its new the CBOT. the new methods without a vote of Lawyers for CME said it did not rules are killing their business. The settlement methods were approval by a majority of certain need members to vote on the set- Gill testified as the trial opened changed “to reflect where the activ- holders of CBOT memberships. tlement rules. And the new meth- in a lawsuit filed by traders who ity took place,” in electronic mar- The lawsuit represents the last stand ods did not encourage customers work in the open-outcry pits on the kets, Gill said in response to a ques- for traders on the floor, who tradition- to trade in electronic markets as Chicago Board of Trade’s 140-year- tion by the plaintiffs’ attorney on the ally did much of their business at the opposed to the pits, said Al Hogan, old agricultural trading floor. They first day of a trial over the rules in close of trading and say the new pro- a lawyer representing the exchange sued CME in June 2012 to halt new Chicago. cedures are making the pits irrelevant. operator. 12 The Manitoba Co-operator | November 7, 2013 LIVESTOCK husbandry — the science, S K I L L O R A r t O F F A R M I N G

Making sheep behaviour work for you Gord Schroeder says sheep are intelligent animals and their behaviour becomes a lot less frustrating when you understand what triggers their actions

By Alexis Kienlen staff / edmonton

S heep aren’t stupid — just misunderstood. The woolly animals are as intelligent as pigs and cows, and if you understand how they relate to stimuli, they’re much easier to manage, Gord Schroeder said at the recent Alberta Sheep Breeders Association conference. “If you’re working with sheep and you want them to do something, change the environ- An effective handling system can save labour and stress. Photo: ©thinkstock ment,” said Schroeder, executive director of the Saskatchewan Sheep Development Board and a 28-year veteran of the sheep industry. “When they are doing something, they are responding to something. You need to figure out what the response is and what they want.” Structure your sheep Sheep are highly social, so ones that isolate themselves from the flock may have health issues. Knowing their flight zone and understanding their instinct to move towards other sheep makes herding less stressful for both animal and shepherd. operation to save Chutes should be designed so they only see others moving forward in front of them, and sheep will avoid areas that are in shadow or poorly lit. “The easiest way to move sheep is to put your chute in a direction that is facing the outside lit time and labour area,” said Schroeder. “They will work much better that way.” Anita O’Brien says saving a few minutes here and there Sheep respect solid barriers, and will not jump during the day really adds up over the course of a year plywood or panels. They bunch up to protect themselves, so it’s best not to have corners in chute systems or alleyways, and they don’t like it By Alexis Kienlen need to be dewormed several times when the flooring texture changes, so it should be staff / leduc a year. O’Brien uses pregnancy scans consistent, said Schroeder, who said he finds grav- and culls every ewe that does not el or straw bedding is superior to concrete flooring. good handling facility for get pregnant or raise a lamb. Ewes “If it changes, they will stop moving or balk,” he sheep is well worth the invest- are also culled for age, broken teeth, said. “Every time something changes in your chute A ment, says veteran sheep pro- inadequate udders, or the inabil- system, they will stop and examine it before they ducer Anita O’Brien. ity to maintain body condition. Ear continue to move.” “Handling facilities don’t have to notches are used to mark cull sheep. When grazing sheep on grass, Schroeder uses be fancy, just effective,” O’Brien said “Once that’s done, I don’t check an electric fence about 18 inches high, decorat- at the recent Alberta Sheep Breeders the records to know if she was a good ing it with ribbons to pique the sheep’s curiosity. Association conference. ewe in the past,” said O’Brien. “She’s One touch is usually sufficient as they have good The producer, who runs 425 ewes a cull today. This makes it easier and memories, he said. on her pasture-based operation in allows you to not get involved in the Other factors to consider is that sheep have Ontario, estimates her facility saves emotions. This sounds heartless and excellent hearing and are therefore very sensitive her 45 minutes a day — or nearly 40 ruthless, but it works for our sys- to loud noises, and they have lousy depth percep- hours over the course of a year. tem.” tion, so even a puddle can make them balk as For example, having a digital scale The reasons for culling are they’re not sure how deep it is. allowed her to increase the number recorded to highlight potential prob- Anita O’Brien, sheep producer and former If a newborn lamb needs to be warmed in a of lambs she can weigh to 170 per lems in the flock. Ewes that need sheep and goat specialist with the Ontario bath, then Schroeder always places the animal in hour from 80, said O’Brien, a former extra help at lambing time are bred Ministry of Agriculture. a plastic bag so its mother will recognize its scent. sheep and goat specialist with the to terminal sires, so their genetics Photo: Alexis Kienlen A mother can be tricked into adopting an orphan Ontario Ministry of Agriculture who are not kept in the flock. by smearing a stool from one of her lambs on the has been working with sheep for 25 “All those lambs off of her are ier as lambs can be in much tighter orphan’s rear end, and then preventing the ewe years. Having a visible permanent going to the market,” she said. groups, she said. from smelling the tail of her own lamb for a couple mark on sheep also saves time when Ewes are broken into ideal group To save time and labour, O’Brien of days. After two days in an extension pen, she handling them, she said. sizes for lambing, and O’Brien syn- tries to restrict the use of feeding will usually accept the orphan because of the simi- A good facility goes hand in hand chronizes her ewes and lambs out pails in her operation, and she rec- lar scent. with an effective cull strategy in cre- over shorter, tighter time periods. ommends raised feeding floors or ating an efficient operation, she said. “One of our big expenses in our feeders that are easily accessible [email protected] Detailed records allow her to iden- breeding system is what we’re pay- from a barn alley. Communal hay tify poor performers, such as ones ing for rams,” she said. “I strongly feeding that covers four lambing jugs that have parasite problems and believe one of the easiest ways of or small areas are also efficient. managing lambing time labour is to An automated watering system, pull the rams out. Set it out for what preferably one that provides ewes with “On a small flock, on works for you, and then be commit- constant access, is a good investment ted to pulling the rams out of the and saves labour, particularly at lamb- an annual basis, we’re ewes so you don’t have stragglers ing time. O’Brien matches forage stor- saving 37.5 hours of for weeks and weeks after lambing age to the flock size and picks bale labour by having a should be over.” sizes that best suit the needs of the Rams on her operation are usu- handling system.” flock. Her animals stay on pasture for ally left with ewes for two cycles as long as possible. Lastly, she said she Gord Schroeder, executive director of the Sas- or approximately 34 days. This is a big believer in using herding dogs katchewan Sheep Development Board. Anita O’Brien translates to a lambing period to save labour. Photo: Alexis Kienlen Sheep producer and former sheep of 40 days, making management production specialist throughout the rest of the year eas- [email protected] The Manitoba Co-operator | November 7, 2013 13

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Horsemeat Roundworm is one of pasture’s mainstays found in canned Heavy or resistant infestations are particularly beef at two U.K. hazardous to foals, but can be tricky to treat retailers The product was live in the small intestine canned in Romania Carol Shwetz, DVM where the female is a prolific egg layer, laying up to 200,000 earlier this year Horse Health microscopic round eggs a day. london / reuters The eggs are passed out in the A batch of canned sliced feces and remain in the envi- beef containing horse- e a s u r e s t a k e n t o ronment until ingested. meat has been removed lessen the burden When ingested, the eggs from the shelves of M of equine Ascarids, hatch into the larval form and retailers Home Bargains also known as roundworms, continue with their life cycle and Quality Save, are wrought with pitfalls due migrating through the lining Britain’s Food Standards to the tenacious nature of of the intestinal wall into the Agency said Oct. 31. The roundworm is often referred to as the “spaghetti” worm. the roundworm, its increas- internal organs. Once the lar- Routine tests by local ing resistance to chemical vae reach the lungs, they are government trading dewormers, and the naive coughed up and swallowed accomplished by raising foals Extra care is taken when standards officers in population of horses it targets. back into the digestive tract on different pastures from young stock becomes heavily Lincolnshire, east- Roundworms are typically where they mature into the year to year. It is also advis- infested. Decision-making can ern England, found a problem in young horses, adult roundworm. Consider- able to segregate yearling and become increasingly compli- the product, which especially foals, weanlings and able damage can occur in the two-year-olds from mares with cated as levels of infestations was manufactured in yearlings, where it can take liver or lungs as a result of lar- foals. Deworming expectant rise, a foal’s health declines, Romania in January advantage of inexperienced val migration. Heavy burdens mares 30 days before foaling and resistance is discovered. this year, contained immune systems. Adult horses of adult roundworms in the further reduces the new foal’s Deworming heavily infected horse DNA at a level of develop a good immunity gut have the ability to block exposure to parasites. foals with a potent dewormer between one and five and thus rarely have a prob- the intestinal tract and trig- In addition to pasture may cause shock or obstruc- per cent. lem. However, they do retain ger life-threatening colic. This hygiene, a strategic deworm- tion to the bowels. “Horsemeat is not enough worms to continually colic can also be triggered by ing program involving all As a result veterinarians identified in the ingre- shed eggs onto the pastures. a deworming treatment when horses out at pasture is often generally recommend a dou- dients list and therefore Due to the particularly hardy the paralyzed worms fall away necessary. Parasite resist- ble course of fenbendazole. it should not have been nature of the roundworm egg, from the intestinal lining and ance to chemical deworm- The first dose at half-strength present in the product,” pastures can accumulate an create an impaction. ers is becoming an extremely has been shown to kill a pro- the agency said in a unusually high number of Par- Young horses harbouring important problem. Levels of portion of the worms, par- statement. ascaris eggs over the years. the migratory phase of the resistance have been docu- tially reducing the worm The beef tested nega- Eggs can remain infectious in parasite often exhibit signs of mented to ivermectin, moxi- burden. A followup higher tive for the drug phen- the environment for several respiratory distress, includ- dectin and more recently dose is then given a week ylbutazone, or ‘bute,’ years even under the harsh- ing fever, coughing and nasal pyrantel. or two later to remove the the anti-inflammatory est of conditions. The egg also discharge. In addition to Resistance has not yet been remainder. painkiller for sporting possesses a sticky coating respiratory illness and vary- confirmed in benzimidazole Veterinarians are usu- horses which is banned which enables it to travel on a ing degrees of colic, common drugs. The label on this class ally asked to intervene for animals intended horse’s hair coat and remain symptoms of roundworm of drugs will show the active when resistance to chemical for eventual human on buildings, fences and feed- infestation are poor body ingredient to be either fen- dewormers becomes appar- consumption as it is ers. condition, depression, loss bendazole, oxfenbendazole, ent and/or when young stock potentially harmful, the It is likely that foals become of appetite, anemia, failure or oxibendazole. Currently it becomes heavily infested. agency said. exposed very early in life as to thrive and gain weight, a appears to be the best choice Decision-making takes into A scandal broke they nuzzle their dam dur- rough hair coat, pot-belly, and for Parascaris treatment on account farm history, age and around Europe in ing nursing or snuff around in diarrhea. many premises. health of animals infested, January when traces of their newfound environment. Roundworm infestations Deworming is generally deworming schedules, and horse were found in fro- The adult roundworm is become common when foals started when foals are seven to fecal egg count analysis. zen burgers sold in Irish large and easily visible to the are raised on the same pas- eight weeks old, and treatment and British supermar- naked eye. It can be 20 to 30 tures year after year. Therefore is performed at regular inter- Carol Shwetz is a veterinarian kets, including those cm in length and resembles the soundest course to reduce vals until the foal is about one specializing in equine practice at run by market leader a large earthworm. Ascarids infestation in young stock is year old. Westlock, Alberta. Tesco.

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Weight Category Ashern Gladstone Grunthal Heartland Heartland Killarney Ste. Rose Winnipeg Brandon Virden Feeder Steers Oct-30 Oct-29 Oct-29 Oct-29 Oct-30 Oct-28,30 Oct-31 Nov-01 No. on offer 2,642 1,300* 1,698 2,943* 1,513* 1,900* 2,508 1,675 Over 1,000 lbs. n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 105.00-125.00 900-1,000 121.00-141.00 105.00-134.00 n/a n/a 127.00-138.00 n/a n/a 110.00-130.00 800-900 120.00-150.00 115.00-144.50 130.00-143.75 125.00-137.50 134.00-150.00 135.00-147.00 135.00-152.00 120.00-143.00 700-800 125.00-151.00 130.00-153.00 137.00-149.00 145.00-158.50 142.00-155.00 145.00-156.50 140.00-157.000 120.00-152.00 600-700 120.00-163.00 135.00-157.00 142.00-160.50 150.00-168.00 148.00-167.00 153.00-170.00 150.00-164.50 128.00-160.00 500-600 140.00-182.00 145.00-169.50 155.00-170.00 155.00-172.00 155.00-173.00 158.00-179.50 160.00-183.00 145.00-165.00 400-500 150.00-193.00 155.00-190.00 165.00-190.00 175.00-190.00 167.00-194.00 168.00-190.50 155.00-190.00 160.00-190.00 300-400 n/a 160.00-200.00 170.00-230.00 180.00-195.00 175.00-205.00 175.00-209.00 165.00-199.00 180.00-225.00 Feeder heifers 900-1,000 lbs. 116.00-128.00 n/a n/a n/a 116.00-129.00 n/a n/a 105.00-122.00 800-900 125.00-139.00 120.00-135.50 120.00-136.00 120.00-130.00 126.00-139.25 n/a 120.00-133.50 112.00-136.00 700-800 132.00-141.00 125.00-145.00 128.00-140.00 130.00-141.00 129.00-141.00 127.00-139.00 125.00-139.75 120.00-141.00 600-700 109.00-149.00 130.00-144.50 130.00-150.00 130.00-143.00 130.00-143.00 132.00-146.00 130.00-153.25 130.00-147.50 500-600 110.00-153.00 135.00-155.50 140.00-169.00 135.00-150.00 133.00-151.00 137.00-152.00 135.00-157.00 132.00-155.50 400-500 115.00-164.00 145.00-173.00 150.00-167.00 140.00-165.00 138.00-160.00 142.00-170.00 140.00-180.50 140.00-162.00 300-400 n/a 140.00-170.50 160.00-197.00 145.00-169.50 142.00-168.00 135.00-175.00 137.50-185.00 140.00-174.50 Slaughter Market No. on offer 200 n/a 157 n/a n/a n/a 253 325 D1-D2 Cows 62.00-69.00 50.00-86.00 70.00-83.00 70.00-76.50 70.00-74.00 58.00-65.00 55.00-75.50 70.00-78.50 D3-D5 Cows 45.00 and up n/a 50.00-61.00 63.00-70.00 50.00-70.00 n/a n/a 66.00-72.00 Age Verified 70.00-76.00 n/a n/a n/a 71.00-77.50 64.00-71.00 n/a n/a Good Bulls 75.00-90.75 78.00-85.50 80.00-88.25 83.00-90.00 80.00-88.50 82.00-87.00 80.00-87.00 84.00-90.00 Butcher Steers n/a n/a n/a n/a 105.00-111.00 n/a n/a n/a Butcher Heifers n/a n/a n/a n/a 103.00-108.75 n/a n/a n/a Feeder Cows n/a n/a 70.00-83.00 n/a n/a n/a n/a 75.00-85.00 Fleshy Export Cows n/a n/a 66.00-72.00 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a Lean Export Cows n/a n/a 58.00-64.00 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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For further information on WeatherFarm please call Alison Sass at 1-855-999-8858 or visit: www.weatherfarm.com The Manitoba Co-operator | November 7, 2013 15 U.S. cattle heading to slaughter are slimmer but prices have never been higher Analysts say record cattle and beef prices should continue well into next year

By Theopolis Waters per cwt. Another record is expected chicago / reuters in 2014, with prices averaging around “Rising prices for slaughter cattle have resulted in a return $129.75, said Ron Plain, a University of attle are entering U.S. packing Missouri economist. to profitability at the feedlot level. This, then, is encouraging plants slightly thinner than a year During the week of Oct. 5, the latest them to sell cattle more quickly, holding down weights.” C ago as feedlots rush the animals weight data from USDA showed steer to market to cash in on record-high weights on a carcass basis at 875 lbs., prices and are no longer feeding them down five pounds from the same period Elaine Johnson the growth promotant Zilmax, analysts a year ago. During that same period, and economists said. heifers shed 11 pounds to 796 lbs. The lighter cattle produce less beef “Rising prices for slaughter cattle have in September given the additive, citing mitigated the decline in carcass weight at a time when there are fewer cattle resulted in a return to profitability at the animal welfare concerns. that would have possibly fallen as much going to slaughter. The combination of feedlot level. This, then, is encouraging Since early September, some feedlots as 25 lbs. had the industry removed less beef and fewer cattle should mean them to sell cattle more quickly, hold- switched to using a less-potent beta-ago- both Zilmax and Optaflexx. record cattle and beef prices at least ing down weights,” said Elaine Johnson, nist called ractopamine, made by Eli Lilly David Hales, president of Texas-based through the coming year, analysts said. analyst with CattleHedging.com in Den- & Co.’s Elanco Animal Health unit and Hales Cattle Letter, said in a recent Recent droughts in the U.S. Midwest ver, Colorado. sold under the brand name Optaflexx. newsletter to his clients that cattle feed- and Southwest plus record-high feed Other analysts and economists noted Additionally, some feed yards miti- ers seem to be relearning how to effec- prices caused a reduction in the U.S. a marked decline in cattle weights after gated year-to-year weight declines by tively market their cattle with Zilmax no cattle herd, which is now the smallest in Merck & Co. decided in August to pull using more less-costly feed — the result longer a part of the feeding equation. more than 60 years. its feed additive Zilmax off the U.S. and of this autumn’s bumper crop harvest. Supplies of slaughter cattle in early Year-to-date U.S. cattle slaughter, as Canadian markets. Both options require more time to grow October were much tighter than antici- of Oct. 26, was down 1.5 per cent from Zilmax, the widely used and most cattle to heavier weight than Zilmax, pated and are expected to remain scarce the year-earlier week, according to the potent among a host of muscle-building said economists. into December, said Hales. U.S. Department of Agriculture. That livestock additives known as beta-ago- “The driving force of the current “We suspect carcass weights peaked decline helped drive prices for some nists, can add upwards of 30 pounds year-to-year decline in dressed steer during the week of Oct. 5 and will grad- slaughter-ready cattle in late October to of beef on cattle during their last few and heifer weights is the removal of Zil- ually work lower through the balance of an all-time high of $132 per hundred- weeks in feedlots. max, and largely the switching over to this year,” said Hales, citing forecasts for weight (cwt). Merck opted to suspended Zilmax for Optaflexx,” said Denver-based Livestock a wetter, colder second half of the fourth Slaughter steer prices, on average, for further testing after the country’s lead- Marketing Information Center director quarter than a year ago, which should 2013 are on pace to set a record for a ing meat processors Tyson Foods Inc. Jim Robb. affect the performance of cattle in feed- fourth straight year at roughly $125.70 and Cargill Inc. stopped buying cattle He said the use of other beta-agonists ing pens. Using genomics takes out cattle efficiency guesswork Genomics help determine how animals gain and can result in a more efficient cattle herd

By Alexis Kienlen contract research projects involv- each one eats and how often they “The other thing is that we “We use what is called a Q-sort staff / edmonton ing about 65,000 head since join- come to feed. know what the yield is going to system designed for feedlots,” ing the company in 2008. Although Cattleland has eight be and we can predict what the Torres said. espite all the talk about Much of that research involves pens with 40 nodes, each test grade is going to be. So we were Cattleland staff also measure genomics, many in the genomics and residual feed takes about 100 days and produc- able to work out better prices with back fat while using the system, D cattle industry are con- intake, also known as net feed effi- ers must book a year in advance the packing plant and we got paid and also consider the age and sex fused by what it all means. ciency. to get a cow into the facility. a little bit more and then passed of the cattle as well as the hide But the bottom line is pretty “It is defined as the difference On the genomics side, Cat- that back on to our producers, colour. The system sorts the ani- simple, says William Torres, between an animal’s actual feed tleland works closely with Sas- who were bringing us these animals into four different groups. researcher at Cattleland Feed- intake and what is expected for katoon’s Quantum Genetics to mals.” Animals in each group are given yards in Strathmore. feed requirements — you know, track leptin production in cattle. The leptin trait affects weaning different feeding regimes and “Cattle all gain different — you what you think it’s going to eat The hormone, present in fat tis- weight, milk production, accu- marketing dates. don’t know what is underneath and what it actually ate,” he said. sue, acts on the brain to regulate mulation of back fat, yield grade, “This increases the carcass the skin,” Torres told attendees at Since feed efficiency is a herit- food intake and body weight. In quality grade, and feed intake. TT value and we know how to feed the recent Livestock Gentec con- able trait, genomics can be used cattle, there are three leptin vari- animals have more back fat at the the cattle more efficiently,” said ference. to select better animals. ants: CC, CT and TT. Cows with end of spring and prior to wean- Torres. “All you’re doing is guessing “If you point out to producers the CC version are lean animals ing, which relates back to a good where they are going to be 150 the difference in amount of feed that have low body weight, TTs are body score condition and fertility. [email protected] or 200 days from now. If you use consumed and then you start the ones that put on fat and are genomics, you’re taking the guess- translating that to dollars, that’s more desirable, and those with CT ing game out of the equation. when you start getting people’s are in between. The difference is You’re going to more accurately attention,” he said. huge — Cattleland has found TT manage and predict how the cat- animals will reach the same end NOTICE TO CATTLE tle are going to perform.” Tracking consumption point about 45 days sooner than Torres is bull evaluator, cattle At Cattleland, researchers use the CC animals. PRODUCERS IN MANITOBA. manager, and researcher with Alberta-developed Grow Safe Sys- “That’s 45 days less feed Cattleland Feedyards, operated tem, which uses a second elec- and 45 days less on earth,” said EFFECTIVE SEPTEMBER 1, 2013 MCEC HAS STOPPED COLLECTING by the Gregory family. Its for-profit tronic identification tag to record Torres. “So less management, THE $2.- PER HEAD LEVY ON CATTLE SOLD. research facility is home to North feeding data. Since only one ani- less manure, and less headaches CATTLE PRODUCERS ARE ENTITLED TO APPLY FOR A REFUND ON ALL America’s largest bull test centre mal can eat from a bunk at a time, because I can get them to market LEVIES COLLECTED BETWEEN: and Torres has managed about 38 the system tracks both how much faster. 1 NOVEMBER 2012 – 31 AUGUST 2013

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The potential to gain is all hidden under the skin, says a feedlot researcher. 16 The Manitoba Co-operator | November 7, 2013

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Wednesday. There will be a few WEATHER MAP - WESTERN CANADA Daniel Bezte weak systems moving through Co-operator this flow that will keep skies partly contributor to mostly cloudy during this period, and the odd shower or flurry cannot be ruled out. 1 Month (30 Days) Percent of Average Precipitation (Prairie Region) ast week’s forecast turned The weather models have been out pretty good, with the fairly consistent with bringing an October 2, 2013 to October 31, 2013 L only issue being the area upper-level low into the Pacific of low pressure forecast to track Northwest sometime early next across the southern Prairies last week. This low is expected to help weekend. The low did develop as develop a strong surface low in < 40% expected, but it tracked a good the Colorado/Wyoming area by 40 - 60% 200 to 300 km farther north than Tuesday or Wednesday. The mod- 60 - 85% originally expected. This allowed els are all keeping this storm to 85 - 115% 115 - 150% warmer air to push farther north, our south, but at this time of the 150 - 200% bringing fairly mild temperatures year it is always wise to keep an > 200% to southern and central regions eye on these storms. Extent of Agricultural Land over the weekend and keeping Looking further ahead, the Lakes and Rivers any snow well to our north. weather models aren’t showing This forecast period looks to any strong push of cold air right start off cool and quiet, with no through to at least Nov. 20, but — major storm systems anywhere and there is always a “but” — I’ve near our part of the world. With the also seen the models switch from lack of snow cover, any day we can a warm to a cold pattern quicker get a little sunshine should allow than you can say “snow!” temperatures to climb to around Usual temperature range for the 3 to 5 C mark. There is a weak this period: Highs, -3 to 7 C; lows, system expected to track quickly -11 to -2 C. Probability of precipi- Produced using near real-time data that has undergone initial quality control. The map may not be accurate for all regions due to data through our region on Friday or tation falling as snow: 80 per cent. availability and data errors.

Saturday, bringing with it clouds Copyright © 2013 Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada and a few showers or maybe some Daniel Bezte is a teacher by profession Prepared by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s National Agroclimate Information Service (NAIS). Data provided through partnership with Created: 11/01/13 flurries depending on the exact with a BA (Hon.) in geography, Environment Canada, Natural Resources Canada, and many Provincial agencies. www.agr.gc.ca/drought track and timing of the system. specializing in climatology, from the This issue’s map shows the amount of precipitation that fell across the Prairies during October compared to the long-term average. Behind this system we’ll be in a U of W. He operates a computerized Eastern regions of Manitoba were very dry while western regions were wet. Farther west, much of Saskatchewan and north-central west-northwesterly flow that will weather station near Birds Hill Park. Alberta were dry with southeastern Saskatchewan and western Alberta being wet. keep temperatures right around Contact him with your questions and average from Sunday through to comments at [email protected].

Warm and dry or cold and snowy November? October 2013 came in slightly colder than average; precipitation varied by region

By Daniel Bezte ber’s monthly forecast right. average as the lack of an early CO-OPERATOR CONTRIBUTOR Precipitation is always the toughest thing Everyone except the Cana- snow cover should allow dian Farmers’ Almanac had temperatures to remain on t the end of September to predict for any month and November is called for above-average tem- the mild side at least for the we looked back at what probably one of the hardest months, as we peratures, but it also called first couple of weeks. There A was a pretty darned transition from fall into winter. for above-average amounts of are some hints of colder nice month! At the time I com- precipitation. So, even though weather moving in during the pared this September to the the Canadian Farmers’ Alma- second half of the month, but one in 2009, then hoped that nac didn’t call for the dry con- the overall trend over the last we wouldn’t follow 2009 with ditions over eastern regions, I week or so is toward milder a really cold October. Well, it Looking back at the temper- ing October. In the Winnipeg guess it would be the closest to conditions. turns out October 2013 wasn’t atures in a little more detail, region conditions were very dry, being correct. Precipitation is always the that cold, but it wasn’t that I found the first half of Octo- with only seven millimetres of Now, on to November’s fore- toughest thing to predict for warm either. ber saw above-average tem- precipitation officially recorded. cast: according to Environment any month and November is Thinking back on the peratures, with highs peaking This was well below the long- Canada, November 2013 will probably one of the hardest weather for October, to me it near or even slightly above 20 term average of 36 mm. The see above-average tempera- months, as we transition from didn’t seem as though it was C on Oct. 9 to 11. Along with Dauphin region saw near-aver- tures along with near-average fall into winter. With that in that cold. Sure, we had that the warm daytime highs dur- age amounts of precipitation, amounts of precipitation for all mind, it currently looks as if cold snap late in the month, ing the first half of the month, with Dauphin recording 33 mm regions, except the far north- November will see below-aver- but it didn’t last for more than overnight lows also remained — close to the long-term aver- west, which will see above- age amounts of precipitation a couple of days. Yet when I fairly mild, with only a few age of 36 mm. The Brandon average amounts. The Old as the pattern does not look looked at the numbers for the nights dropping a couple of region was the wet spot with 41 Farmer’s Almanac also calls for to be that active over the next month it turned out all three degrees below 0 C. By the mid- mm recorded, compared to its above-average temperatures couple of weeks. If we do see a main regions (Brandon, Dau- dle of the month we started to average of 28. and near-average amounts transition to cold weather for phin, Winnipeg) had mean see a gradual cool-down take of precipitation. Over at the the second half of the month, monthly temperatures about 1 place and by the 20th, day- Who called it? Canadian Farmers’ Almanac, it these transitions are usually C below the long-term average. time highs were struggling to Overall, I would say October calls for almost the exact oppo- accompanied by a day or two Brandon was the cold spot, make 5 C and overnight lows came in slightly colder than site of the first two forecasts. of stormy weather that could with a mean monthly tem- were now routinely in the -2 average with near- to slightly- It calls for below-average tem- bring significant amounts of perature of 3.6 C, which was to -7 C range. These cool tem- above-average amounts of peratures with the mention of precipitation, but that’s a lot of 1.3 C below average. Dauphin peratures continued pretty precipitation over western cold conditions several times “ifs,” so I’ll just stick with my was the next coldest at 3.9 C, much to the end of the month, regions, with below-average along with above-average original forecast. 0.8 C below average. Winnipeg resulting in our below-average amounts in the East. Looking amounts of snow. Next issue we’ll take a longer was the warmest, with a mean overall temperatures. back at the different forecasts Finally, here at the Co- look ahead and see what the monthly temperature of 4.5 C, Precipitation was a little less for October it would appear operator, I am calling for different forecasts are calling 0.8 C below average. uniform across the region dur- no one was able to get Octo- temperatures to be above for the rest of the winter. The Manitoba Co-operator | November 7, 2013 17 CROPS HUSBANDRY — THE SCIENCE, SKILL OR ART OF FARMING Big opportunities in agriculture, GM crops Agricultural Feeding an exploding population is a problem that’s attracting investment and economist revenue to the sector, says the Fifth Annual Daryl F. Kraft Lecture series speaker Daryl Kraft remembered By Allan Dawson most soybean production in the CO-OPERATOR STAFF U.S., Wilson said. The state, once By Allen Dawson famous for its spring milling and CO-OPERATOR STAFF he “nine billion people prob- durum wheat has seen acres of lem” is a big opportunity for those crops fall 40 and 20 per cent, The Daryl F. Kraft Memo- T agriculture, especially devel- respectively. rial Endowment Fund was opers of genetically modified crops, It’s no surprise given last year’s established in the memory including wheat, North Dakota agri- estimated returns for corn was $175 of respected University is a registered trademark used under license from Monsanto Company. Company. Monsanto from license under used trademark registered a is

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faster rate than yield increases and Private seed companies are now died in 2003. ® agricultural research is earning a 25 turning their attention to wheat, he In addition to funding 2013,PHL. Limited. © Hi-Bred Pioneer to licensed marks service and Trademarks Roundup Ready Roundup TM,SM ®, of purchase which are part of the labeling and purchase documents. purchase and labeling the of part are which purchase of DuPont. of trademark registered a is Logo Oval DuPont The per cent return on investment. said. In the U.S. universities have an annual lecture on agri- Pioneer “That’s why agriculture is boom- done most of the wheat variety cultural policy, the endow- ing today,” the North Dakota State development until now. In Canada ment provides a prize for University agricultural economist it has been the federal government an agricultural policy paper and this year’s Daryl F. Kraft Lecture through Agriculture and Agri-Food prepared by an undergrad- series speaker, said Oct. 30 at the Canada. uate student and a fellow- University of Manitoba. “That’s why “It seems as though we’re hav- ship for a graduate student. everybody is investing billions of ing a lot of momentum towards pri- During his career Kraft dollars into agriculture. And that’s North Dakota State University agricultural vatization of breeding around the served as the major adviser why it’s such a great opportunity for economist Bill Wilson sees big opportu- world,” Wilson said. “This occurred to nearly 40 master’s degree all you young people who are enter- nities for agriculture and seed develop- in Australia five or six years ago. students. In May 2003 he ing agriculture today. “There seems to be pressure in received the Teaching ers. Wilson, the Fifth Annual Daryl F. “It’s a pretty positive story.” this country (Canada) to do some- Award of Merit from the Kraft Lecturer, spoke at the University of The United Nations’ Food and thing... and my guess would be National Association of Agricultural Organization (FAO) Manitoba last week. He received his PhD towards further privatization in one Colleges and Teachers of estimates food and feed production there in 1980. way or another.” Agriculture. will have to increase 70 per cent to PHOTO: ALLAN DAWSON In the U.S. joint public-private Kraft was liked and his feed a population of nine billion partnerships make sense, Wilson work respected. people by 2050. said, because the universities have Both the American Agri- Crop yield increases now aver- growing conditions. AgriBio wants the germplasm and the companies cultural Economics Asso- age just 1.5 per cent a year versus a 25 per cent yield advantage before have the technology, “they have ciation and the Canadian 3.5 per cent in the 1960s, despite commercializing it. money and they have the motiva- Society of Agricultural Eco- farmers applying five times as much Resistance to GM wheat started tion... and at the end of the day nomics recognized Kraft’s fertilizer, said Wilson, who spends softening after the doubling and tri- we’re (universities) very poor mar- excellence in research. much of his time consulting for pling of spring milling and durum keters of these types of technolo- The Canadian Society companies around the globe. wheat prices in 2008, Wilson said. gies.” of Agricultural Econom- While crop yields continue to “At that time the bakers in With great opportunity comes ics named him a fellow in increase in North America they America and bakers in other parts increased risk. Grain markets are 1999. have stagnated in Europe and are of the world said, ‘we’ve got to do now much more volatile than they The University of Mani- falling in Australia, he said. something about this technology used to be, Wilson said. toba presented him with Biotechnology, which Wilson because what currently exists is not “That means you can’t be winging an outreach award for described as a “game changer,” serving us very well,’” he said. “So it by the seat of your pants in farm community service and will play a big part in reversing that they held hands, arm in arm and management,” he said. extension activities. trend. That’s why all the major seed worked with the other entities and “Don’t get me wrong,” he told companies are investing billions embraced the development of new reporters. “There’s no fat hog there. [email protected] of dollars into genetically modi- technologies in wheat.” For people who are smart, for peo- fied (GM) crops with traits such as Wilson told reporters opposition ple who are smart investors, smart drought tolerance, increased nitro- to GM wheat still exists “but it’s not farmers, smart in technology, it’s a gen efficiency and higher yields. insurmountable.” good business. I don’t want to be Most of their investments are in GM technology is changing the a raging bull because people lose the United States because of strong geography of crop production, money doing that.” laws protecting intellectual prop- Wilson said — an observation not But he said there’s a reason erty, Wilson said. However, AgriBio, lost on Manitoba farmers who are why U.S. financial guru Jim Rog- an Australian public-private ven- steadily increasing their corn and ers says instead of getting MBAs, ture, is four or five years ahead in soybean acres. young people should get agriculture developing drought-tolerant GM Corn and soybean production degrees. wheat. It yields 20 per cent better is steadily moving north and west. than conventional wheat under dry Cass County North Dakota has the [email protected] PHOTO: LAURA RANCE

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PR351_Soybean_MB_CPS_v3.indd 1 13-01-10 4:30 PM 18 The Manitoba Co-operator | November 7, 2013 Harmonization LONG SERVICE AWARD effort a flop, business coalition charges A 2011 initiative on harmonizing cross-border regulations has made ‘little or no progress’ Jim MacNair of Carman was By Alex Binkley presented with an honorary life CO-OPERATOR CONTRIBUTOR / OTTAWA membership at the recent Manitoba Association of Agricultural Societies espite the backing of convention in Brandon, honouring President Barack Obama his “long and meritorious service D and Prime Minister with Manitoba Agricultural Societies Stephen Harper, a cross-border in the Dufferin Agricultural Society.” initiative to harmonize Cana- MacNair has volunteered for the dian and American regulations DAS for the past 56 years. Two has made paltry progress, says of his three daughters, Crystal the Canadian Manufacturing Jochum (l) and Coral Meggison Coalition. (r) were there to help him accept Announced with considerable the award. SUPPLIED PHOTO fanfare by the two leaders in 2011, the Regulatory Coopera- tion Council has made “little or no progress,” the coalition says in a letter to Robert Carberry, assistant secretary of the council’s secretariat. “Out of the thousands of regulations that affect companies manufacturing and selling products in each country, only a handful have been aligned to allow for a product to be designed, manufactured, approved, and sold in both countries through a single process,” the letter states. Among the 27 national industry associations that signed the letter are the Canadian NITROGEN LOSS Meat Council, BIOTECanada, the Canadian Animal Health Institute, Food and Consumer Products of Canada, the George Morris Centre, the Canadian Renewable Fuels Association and the Association of Farm STINKS Equipment Manufacturers. The concerns have previously been delivered privately to the council, said Mathew Wilson, vice-president of national pol- With untreated urea and UAN, you can lose icy for Canadian Manufacturers valuable nitrogen as ammonia gas. That’s and Exporters. “The conversation is ongo- ™ why you need SUPERU fertilizer. It’s ing,” he noted. “The regula- ready-to-use stabilized nitrogen fertilizer tors in both countries control the agenda and some are more that works above and below ground for open to change while others are not interested.” proven protection against volatilization, Business leaders from both denitrification and leaching. countries have pointed to the regulatory streamlining that Australia and New Zealand have accomplished as a model for the North American neighbours to emulate, he said. When the council was created, it was given 29 priority areas to work on, and it should commit to wrapping those up during the next year, the letter says. It also calls for the federal cabinet to press for speedier progress on an issue that has been an irritant to business since the Canada-U.S. Free Trade Agreement was signed a quarter of a century ago. “Despite the FTA, and deeply integrated industries and supply chains, regulators did not align to meet modern business realities in the vast majority of instances,” the letter states.

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BRIEFS Foreign worker hiring headache? Churchill Farm labour shortages continue to be a problem across Canada and especially enjoys busy on the Prairies where oil dollars lure workers away from farms shipping year By Shannon VanRaes ner adept at navigating the regulations By Phil Franz-Warkentin CO-OPERATOR STAFF around temporary foreign workers. It “I’ve run across numerous COMMODITY NEWS SERVICE CANADA has now joined forces with International examples of farmers telling ill Martin’s phone has been ringing Labour Canada, a company that brings Churchill is nearing the off the hook. in workers from areas in Eastern Europe, me that, ‘Yeah, we’ve tried this end of a busy grain- B The vice-president of Saskatoon- such as Ukraine, as well as from Ireland. before. We’ve tried to do it on shipping season, with based Farmers of North America got 30 But it’s not cheap — with the fee typi- our own and we’ve spent three the tonnage moving calls in the first two days after his organ- cally running about $4,000 per worker. years trying to jump through the through the northern ization launched a new initiative last Nor can you expect to save on wages, port expected to come month to streamline the process of get- which range from $14 to $34 an hour, hoops, and we ultimately gave in well above the previ- ting temporary foreign workers. minus some expenses. up in frustration.’” ous year. “Members started calling in immedi- “To be clear, this is not an inexpensive “We’ll be wrapping ately after receiving notifications,” said option for farmers,” Martin said. “Anyone up in the next 10 to 12 Martin. who might claim Canadian farmers want BILL MARTIN days,” Darcy Brede, “The feeling I had was kind of, ‘Oh, to use the program to get cheap labour president and chief we’ve hit a sensitive spot here.’” are either misinformed or flatly mali- operating officer of Prairie farmers have been scrambling cious.” OmniTRAX, said last for years to find and retain workers, But given the current labour shortage, say that this is a simple process... but week. many of whom are lured away by high farmers don’t have much choice, he said. it’s not,” Martin said. “I’ve run across More than 500,000 wages in the oilpatch. The Canadian Federation of Agricul- numerous examples of farmers telling tonnes of grain and “The labour situation has become ture estimates the country is short by me that, ‘Yeah, we’ve tried this before. oilseeds had moved more difficult in recent years,” Martin roughly 30,000 seasonal farm workers, We’ve tried to do it on our own and we’ve through the port as of said. “Farmers just can’t compete with oil and the federal government also recog- spent three years trying to jump through the end of October, and money. They just can’t do it.” nizes the problem. But the regulatory the hoops, and we ultimately gave up in the final tally should After surveying their members and burden is daunting. frustration.’” exceed 600,000 tonnes, hearing the challenges they faced, the “You know, Immigration Canada, and said Brede. That com- company looked for a business part- Employment Canada may very well [email protected] pares to 460,000 tonnes last year and the five- year average of about 550,000. October’s shipments of 270,000 tonnes would likely set a monthly record, he added. Wheat accounted for most of the grain loaded during the season, with some durum and canola also moving, said Brede. Following the demise the Canadian Wheat Board’s single desk in 2012, Ottawa set up the $25-million, five-year Churchill Port Utiliza- tion Program to encourage shipments. Five companies used the port this year, and while the CWB is still a major customer, Richardson International was the biggest shipper this year, said Brede. “The logistics are a little more intense because there are more customers,” said Brede. “But when it comes to operations, we love problems like that.” Aside from grain movement, the shipping season also included three vessels loaded with resupply shipments for the northern territory of Nunavut, said Brede. Potential exports of crude oil are still being investigated, he said, and many potential customers have expressed interest as the port has good access to the European market, said Brede. Stakeholder meetings are currently taking place, and a test shipment will likely take place in 2014. A test run originally set for this fall was postponed in order A LEADER IN BREEDING. Results matter. Our advanced breeding techniques bring to market to allow for further con- sultations. soybeans that represent a leap forward in yield potential. That’s business as usual for us, because every bean matters to you. Fly with a Leader.

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TORONTO / REUTERS between trips, the Teamsters lines back to work several Canada Rail Conference union times. anadian National Rail- had said. Last May, it used legislation way Co., the country’s Montreal-based CN, which to end a Teamsters strike at C largest rail operator, reported market-beating Canadian Pacific Railway Ltd., agreed to a new labour con- quarterly profit Oct. 29, has Canada’s No. 2 railway, forcing tract for some 3,300 conduc- said that none of its propos- 4,800 engineers, conductors tors, trainmen, yardmen and als would compromise worker and traffic controllers back to traffic co-ordinators repre- health or safety. their jobs. sented by the Teamsters union, The Teamsters’ previous con- That strike, over pension the railway said Oct. 31. tract expired on July 22. funding, would have cost the The tentative three-year Labour peace at the rail- Canadian economy an esti- deal, the details of which were ways comes at a particularly mated $540 million in eco- withheld pending ratification, good time for Canadian farm- nomic activity each week, the comes after a week of talks ers, who have a record crop labour minister said at the with government-appointed that must move to market. The time. mediators. It averts the possi- Grain Growers of Canada had CN’s labour issues come ble disruption of a cross-coun- asked the government to take amid a renewed focus on rail FILE PHOTO try network that ships goods “swift and decisive” action in safety in Canada. ranging from lumber to crude the event of a strike. The company’s main line was explode and three others to Safety issues are particularly oil. Canada’s government has closed for several days after 13 catch fire. There were no inju- sensitive after a July crude oil Talks had earlier stalled over been quick to intervene in cars on a mixed-freight train ries in the incident, which the train derailment and explosion issues such as working longer recent years, sending union- derailed on Oct. 19, caus- Transportation Safety Board in Lac-Megantic, Quebec killed hours and having less rest time ized staff at railways and air- ing one car with propane to linked to emergency brakes. 47 people.

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COLUMN Corn prices continue to trend lower — posting a three-year low

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is putting pressure on prices Chart as of October 30, 2013 in corn being one of the crops Basic construction of David Drozd having the highest return. This a candlestick line inspired first-time growers to try The daily line shows the open, Market Outlook their hand at producing a crop of high, low and close. The thick corn this year. part or candle is called the real Others may not have been sur- body. It highlights the range orn on the nearby weekly prised by the downturn given the between the open and close. futures contract has lost 50 reversal pattern that materialized If the close is above the open, C per cent of its value since on the monthly nearby futures then the body will be white. rallying to a record high of $8.43- candlestick chart, at the market’s When the real body is black this 3/4 in August 2012. Cash prices high, 15 months ago. simply means the close was are closer to $3.50 per bushel — a below the open. price not seen since July 2010. Introduction to The lines above and below Pressuring the market is the candlestick charting the real body represent the high United States Department of Candlestick charting provides an and low ranges for the period Agriculture’s estimate of a record insight into market activity that is and are called shadows. 13.84-billion-bushel U.S. corn not readily apparent with the con- A long black body illustrates a crop and a 1.86-billion-bushel ventional bar-type charts. When bearish period in the market with carry-out for the 2013-14 crop you see a black candle you know an opening near the day’s high year. This certainly alleviates the the sentiment is bearish. When and close near the day’s low. Harami lines an invaluable tool for being tight ending stocks situation expe- the candle is white, it is bullish. A long white body is the The harami line is similar to alerted to the major turns in rienced during the 2012-13 crop The Japanese are regarded opposite of a long black body an inside day used in bar chart the market. year when supplies were drawn as the true pioneers of market and shows technical strength analysis. However, this inter- Send your questions or com- down to 661 million bushels. technical analysis. They began with an opening near the low pretation suggests a waning ments about this article and The last time the U.S. had trading forward rice contracts and a close near the high in a in momentum and a possible chart to [email protected]. a corn carry-out similar to this (Futures) in 1654 and by the wide range period. trend change. As illustrated in year’s forecast was in 2009-10, year 1750 had developed quite a Spinning tops are lines with the accompanying chart, the David Drozd is president and senior when the ending stocks were refined system for analyzing the small real bodies. The small short black body of the harami market analyst for Winnipeg-based 1.7 billion bushels. During that markets. body represents a tight range must be contained by a long Ag-Chieve Corporation. The opinions period, the nearby futures con- These same techniques have between the open and close. real white body preceding it. expressed are those of the writer and tract traded between $4.20 and evolved over 2-1/2 centuries into Spinning tops are regarded A reversal pattern of any kind is are solely intended to assist readers $3.20 per bushel. an amazingly powerful modern- as neutral in most situations. more significant when it not only with a better understanding of technical Some are surprised prices have day charting method called can- However, when combined with occurs at a market high, but when analysis. Visit Ag-Chieve online at www. declined to current levels, espe- dlestick. The Japanese method other patterns they can be very it appears on a long-term chart ag-chieve.ca for information about grain- cially farmers who may be grow- of charting is called candlestick significant; such was the case such as a monthly or weekly chart. marketing advisory services, or call us ing corn for the first time. Last because the individual lines when the harami developed at Having a basic understand- toll free at 1-888-274-3138 for a free year’s record-high prices resulted resemble candles. the top of the corn market. ing of candlestick charting is consultation.

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he United States issued new import rules for T cattle and beef Nov. 1 Veteran’s photos that will comply with inter- line the walls at the national standards for the Royal Canadian Legion prevention of mad cow disin Ashern. ease, saying the step could Photo: Shannon VanRaes ultimately boost U.S. beef exports. The European Union said the U.S. move would bring a welcome reopening of a market closed to its beef since January 1998. Lawmakers and industry groups also welcomed the news, saying it would help the United States regain access to markets that have been closed for decades. Growing today World trade in beef was jolted in the 1980s by the discovery of mad cow disease, for tomorrow. a fatal brain-wasting disease in cattle, formally known as bovine spongiform enceph- alopathy. Many nations Farming, the restricted imports, some of which remain in place, out of fear of a human version of the biggest job illness. “Making these changes will further demonstrate to our on earth. trading partners our commitment to international standards and sound science, and we are hopeful it will help open new markets and remove remaining restrictions on U.S. products,” said USDA chief veterinarian John Clif- ford. As an example of the new revisions, the U.S. Depart- ment of Agriculture said boneless beef could be imported because research has shown the meat poses a negligible risk of mad cow disease. Until now, imports were restricted from most nations that had reported a case of the disease. The USDA said the new revisions, which will be published in coming days and take effect 90 days afterward, would not weaken U.S. safe- guards. “This effort is crucial to breaking down other countries’ unfounded trade barriers, and reopening trade markets that are closed to U.S. beef,” said Debbie Stabe- now, chairwoman of the Sen- ate Agriculture Committee. Stabenow said Mexico The population is increasing, but farmland isn’t. So the pressure is on for employed a non-scientific farmers to maximize yields and produce high-quality crops to meet the limit on U.S. cattle exports by refusing to allow entry of needs of a growing planet. This is why BASF is working with farmers to animals over 30 months of create chemistry that will increase the yield and quality of crops. With help age. She said U.S. produc- from BASF, it’s in the farmers’ hands. ers lose an estimated $100 million a year because of the limit. To learn more about BASF’s commitment to sustainable agriculture, check The National Cattlemen’s out our videos at agsolutions.ca/sustainability. Beef Association said the new rules were “great news for the U.S. cattle industry and integral to our efforts to further ©2013 BASF Canada Inc. All Rights Reserved. expand international trade.” 110201429_GS_SOY_MC_JrPg_v1.indd 1 NEWSPRINT - 240 ink density 2013-10-29 1:15 PM

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By Charles Abbott While favoured by con- “I am hopeful that work- make informed decisions on As the Farm Bill conference WASHINGTON / REUTERS sumer groups, COOL has been ing together we can prevent the their meat purchases. They said kicked off, negotiators, with a lightning rod for dispute for imposition of tariffs on a wide there is no need for Congress to a target of completing work embers of a select more than a decade. Congress array of products important to intervene. before year-end, remain divided House-Senate panel approved meat-origin labelling many states,” said House Agricul- The U.S. Department of Agri- on potential cuts to food stamp M have targeted for in 2002, but it did not become ture Committee chairman Frank culture says COOL is not a food funding, but agree on many potential repeal a U.S. meat- mandatory until 2009. Lucas in an opening statement. safety or traceability program. other elements of the legisla- labelling law that Mexico and The United States rewrote Under congressional protocol, he Foreign food products must still tion. Canada have challenged as a the regulations this year in an chairs the Farm Bill talks. meet U.S. food safety standards. President Barack Obama has violation of world trade rules, attempt to satisfy a 2012 World Canada and Mexico say the Republican Senator Pat Rob- listed the Farm Bill as one of and that U.S. meat packers also Trade Organization ruling, but law led to a decline in sales of erts from Kansas, one of the three priorities for completion oppose. has been challenged again at the their cattle and hogs because of largest U.S. cattle states, said he this year. The administration has The country-of-origin label- WTO. additional costs to handle them. would support a House provi- not spelled out how it will take ling (COOL) law requires labels At the first negotiating ses- U.S. meat packers say COOL is a sion that was under develop- part in the bill’s final stages. on packages of beef, pork, poul- sion on a final version of the bookkeeping headache that also ment and expected to be a Conservative Republicans try and lamb sold in U.S. stores new $500-billion U.S. Farm Bill, drives up costs. repeal clause for COOL. want to cut food stamps by $39 to carry specific information on several lawmakers said COOL Defenders such as the Senate Agriculture chair- billion over a decade, the largest the source of the meat. The U.S. should be revised or repealed, in National Farmers Union and the woman Debbie Stabenow said cuts in at least a generation and terms it a “consumer informa- part because of the risk of inter- Consumer Federation of Amer- COOL “clearly is one of the 10 times the amount proposed tion” program. national sanctions. ica say COOL helps shoppers issues” for Farm Bill negotiators. by the Senate.

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*Source: 2012 Field-Scale Canola Performance Trials Always follow grain marketing and all other stewardship practices and pesticide label directions. Details of these requirements can be found in the Trait Stewardship Responsibilities Notice to Farmers printed in this publication. ©2013 Monsanto Canada, Inc. The Manitoba Co-operator | November 7, 2013 25 Eat your salmon and flax, but watch the pills Researchers say omega-3 supplements may be too much of a good thing

hen it comes to Flaxseed, either consumed eggs, bread, butters, oils and omega-3 fatty acid, directly or as a feed supple- orange juice, are being “for- W the dose may make ment for meat and eggs, is tified” with omega-3s. Hord the poison, say researchers at also a source of omega-3s. said this fortified food, cou- Oregon State University. Studies have shown that pled with fish oil supplement “Overall, we support the die- omega-3s are associated with use, increases the potential tary recommendations from lower risk of cardiovascular for consuming these high the American Heart Associa- disease. However, the OSU levels. tion to eat fish, particularly researchers say that excess “We’re not against using fatty fish like salmon, mack- consumption of omega-3 fish oil supplements appro- erel, lake trout or sardines, at supplements on top of die- priately, but there is a poten- least two times a week, and tary sources can lead to tial for risk,” Hord said. “As for those at risk of coronary inflammation such as coli- is all true with any nutrient, artery disease to talk to their tis and reduced immune taking too much can have doctor about supplements,” response. negative effects. We need to OSU associate professor, Nor- They say an increasing establish clear biomarkers Fish oil capsules — that’s probably too many for one day. PHOTO: THINKSTOCK man Hord said in a release. amount of products, such as through clinical trials.”

BRIEFS WINTER FORAGE STORES Cut in food stamps hits low-income Americans By Charles Abbott and Lisa Baertlein WASHINGTON/LOS ANGELES / REUTERS

One of every seven Ameri- cans felt the pinch Nov. 1 when a $5-billion cut in food stamps, the first across-the-board reduction in the history of the decades-old federal program, took effect. But if conservative Republicans in Congress get their way, this week’s pullback may be just a taste of what’s to come for some of the almost 48 million Americans who receive benefits under the Supple- mental Nutrition Assistance Program. A mixed field of combined barley/winter corn awaits. PHOTO: JEANNETTE GREAVES SNAP, the largest U.S. anti-hunger program, is designed to help poor people — most of them children, disabled or elderly — buy food. But enrolment has doubled and the program’s cost has nearly tripled since 2004, and has remained at record levels even as the economy improves and unemploy- ment declines. Critics say the surge shows reform is vital as part of federal deficit reduction. FCC Drive Defenders say the high enrolment is a sign of the Away Hunger weak recovery from the 2008-09 recession and slug- gish job growth. The cuts Nov. 1 reflect the expiration of benefits authorized by the 2009 economic stimulus package, just as other temporary elements of the package — including a two-year payroll tax “holiday” — have ended Thanks a million over time. The Center for Budget (well 6.5 million, actually) and Policy Priorities, a think-tank that explores Thanks to the generosity of our partners and community volunteers, there are fewer ways to reduce poverty, said benefits would drop by an empty plates in Canada. average of seven per cent, or $10 per person per month. You helped raise 6.5 million pounds of food for food banks across the country. In fiscal 2012, the average benefit per person was PlaTinum about $133 per month, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Ukraine loads naTional first maize cargo to China KIEV / REUTERS /Ukraine’s state-run grain firm GPZKU is loading a 70,000-tonne gold maize cargo for China, the first-ever Ukrainian maize shipment to the Chinese market, a government source said Oct. 31. The source said about Silver 40,000 tonnes of maize have Conquest Trucking, Hylife ltd. been loaded as of Oct. 31 onto a vessel in Ukraine’s Black Sea Port of Yuzhny. Ukraine’s Agriculture Minister Mykola Pry- syazhnyuk told Reuters this month that the former Soviet republic would ship its first maize cargo to China by the end of October. He said a second vessel must leave Ukraine by Nov. 30. The Manitoba Co-operator | November 7, 2013 27 Grain buyers busy during U.S. government shutdown Corn and soy net exports were sharply above trade estimates during the 16-day blackout

CHICAGO / REUTERS ing, the Chinese will be in to But that system went on nesia, Taiwan and Japan also “Those are big export num- buy,” said Citigroup futures hold during the shutdown. bought large volumes. bers, but the market reaction hina and other big grain specialist Sterling Smith. Only on Oct. 31 was the Corn sales likewise were is muted,” a Chicago trader importers embarked Sales of corn and soybeans USDA able to release tabu- huge at 4,555,500 tonnes for said. “I’m also hearing there C on a corn and soy- for the three-week period lated sales made during the the current marketing year, was more U.S. corn export bean buying spree during both topped 4.5 million three weeks up to Oct. 24, nearly twice as large as the business done overnight, and the U.S. government’s 16-day tonnes, exceptionally high publishing the data in a sin- high end of 2.5 million in the that shouldn’t be too surpris- shutdown last month, tak- even on a pro rata weekly gle batch rather than as three range of trade estimates. ing at these low values (U.S. ing advantage of a lapse in basis. A slump in prices that separate weeks. Mexico accounted for a corn prices).” mandatory reporting of their took benchmark U.S. corn large purchase of 1,689,400 Chicago Board of Trade deals, data showed Oct. 31. prices to their lowest in three Topping 4.5 million tonnes and also bought corn futures have fallen to the Figures from the U.S. years probably also spurred Net export sales of soybeans 734,400 tonnes for delivery lowest level in three years as Department of Agriculture, buying. for the current marketing year during the next marketing U.S. farmers continue har- which had halted collection of All sales to export U.S. (2013-14) totalled 4,742,000 year (2014-15). vesting what is likely a record- required weekly grain export grain must be reported to the tonnes, well above the high “A big surprise was the very large crop approaching 14.0 sales information during the USDA on a weekly basis, and end of a range of estimates at big sales to Mexico,” Smith billion bushels. shutdown, showed purchases larger one-off deals must be three million tonnes. said. “All in all, these export The three-week total in the three weeks to Oct. 24 reported daily. This system China, the world’s larg- numbers should provide at for wheat exports stood at had far outstripped analysts’ was instituted following the est buyer of soybeans, least some support to the 1,308,800 tonnes, below expectations, despite weeks of 1972 “great grain robbery” in bought nearly half of the soy market.” the low end of estimates at market chatter about unusu- which the Soviet Union qui- (2,112,300 tonnes), and there Japan also was a big buyer, 1,500,000 tonnes. ally large purchases. etly arranged a series of big was a large sale of 550,800 and China purchased 777,600 “Wheat sales were about as “It does play out the notion export deals that drove up tonnes to an unknown desti- tonnes of corn during the expected — market neutral,” that when nobody is watch- U.S. prices. nation. Mexico, Russia, Indo- three-week period. Smith said.

Pigeon King trial underway Investors lost an estimated $20 million

By Jim Romahn CO-OPERATOR CONTRIBUTOR

h e j u r y t r i a l o f A r l a n Ga l b ra i t h , T founder of Pigeon King International, began Nov. 4 in Kitchener, Ont. and is expected to last until Christmas. He started the business in 2001, attracted thousands of investors to buy breeding pairs for about $500 and signed contracts to buy back all of the offspring at highly profitable prices, but declared bankruptcy in June, 2008. A b o u t $ 2 0 - m i l l i o n w o r t h o f c o n t r a c t s became worthless after the bankruptcy. Inves- tors from the Mennon- ite communities across No r t h A m e r i c a w e re prominent in the business. Galbraith is insisting on representing himself without a lawyer, defying persistent advice from the judge who handled the preliminary hearing. Galbraith faces charges of fraud and violating the Bankruptcy Act. Initially, police said investors simply made a bad business decision, but laid criminal charges after 2-1/2 years of inves- tigation.

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Network SEARCH Search news. Read stories. Find insight. 28 The Manitoba Co-operator | November 7, 2013 Recommended malting barley varietal list released There are several up-and-coming varieties that could become dominant players in the future

Staff Recommended six-row vari- important information for the indicates the increasing accep- August 2000, is an independent, eties are Legacy, Tradition and producer, aiding them in mak- tance of our new Canadian bar- non-profit organization funded he Canadian Malting Celebration. ing their seeding decisions for ley varieties by the international by members of the malting bar- Barley Technical Centre The list is published on the coming year,” said CMBTC and domestic barley users,” ley and malt industry. For more T has released the list of behalf of the members of the managing director Rob McCaig McCaig said. information on this year’s list go recommended malting bar- CMBTC, and other companies in a release. The CMBTC, which started in to: www.cmbtc.com. ley varieties for the upcoming that have provided their input. “With the changes made to crop year. CMBTC members are Alberta marketing of Canadian malt- T h e r e c o m m e n d a t i o n s Agriculture, Alberta Barley ing barley the generation of this

are based on the varieties Commission, Alfred C. Toepfer list was a challenging collabora- expected to be selected by Canada, The CWB, Canadian tive effort between all parts of Recommended Malting Barley Varieties 2014-15

grain and malting companies Grain Commission, CANTERRA the malt barley value chain,” he These recommendations are based on the varieties expected to be selected by grain and malting companies for both domestic and export markets from the 2014 harvest. Seeding decisions should be based on agronomic considerations and feedback from for both domestic and export SEEDS, Cargill AgHorizons, said. “With these changes the your grain company representative, local elevator operators and malting companies. This list is published on behalf of the members of the CMBTC, and other companies that have provided their input. Varieties not listed are not recommended. The markets for the 2014 harvest, Fedoruk Seeds, Manitoba Agri- list becomes even more impor- varieties are listed in descending order to the amount expected to be selected next crop year. the centre says in a release. culture, Food and Rural Devel- tant in providing the farmer Recommended Two-Row Barley Varieties with a clear indication of the Four two-row varieties, AC opment, Manitoba Liquor VARIETY DOMESTIC EXPORT

Metcalfe, CDC Copeland, Control Commission, Molson requirements of the domestic AC Metcalfe4 Established Established

CDC Meredith, and CDC Coors, Parrish & Heimbecker, and international maltsters and CDC Copeland4 Established Established

CDC Meredith4 Established Limited PolarStar, are expected to rep- Richardson International, SAB- brewers.” resent 80 to 85 per cent of the Miller, Saskatchewan Agricul- The recommendations are CDC PolarStar5 ** Established Established The four varieties above will represent 80 to 85% of the anticipated selections. anticipated selections. There ture, Prairie Malt Limited, the based on feedback CMBTC The varieties in the table below represent 15 – 20% of the anticipated selections and it is expected that several of them

will become dominant varieties in the future. members received through are five up-and-comers, New- Public Malt Barley Breeders, VARIETY COMMERCIALIZATION STATUS

dale, Major, Bentley, Merit 57 SeCan, Syngenta Canada and contacts with domestic and Established Note: Norman, Cerveza, CDC Landis, ABI Voyager, and Newdale3 AAC Synergy are not yet being grown for the commercial and CDC Kindersley, that will Viterra. international maltsters and Major1 Increasing market. Production is limited to quantities required for testing and market development. **CDC Polarstar is Bentley5 Increasing available only through a closed loop Identity represent 15 to 20 per cent of “I would once again like to brewers as well as test malting Increasing Preserved program offered by Prairie Malt Merit 575 Limited/Sapporo Breweries and their agents. the selections next year and thank all of our members as and brewing results from the CDC Kindersley4 Increasing could become dominant vari- well as the industry for helping centre’s pilot-scale malthouse SEC_CAR11_T_MC.qxd 8/26/11 4:23 PM Page 1 eties in the future, it says. us put together this list as it is and brewery. “The list clearly Recommended Six-Row Barley Varieties Recommended Six-R ow Barley Varieties

VARIETY DOMESTIC EXPORT

Legacy1,2,3 Established Established

Tradition1,2,3 Established Established

Celebration5 Limited Limited

CDC Mayfair and CDC Anderson are not yet being grown for the commercial market. Production is limited to quantities required for testing and market development. Please talk to your local malting company selector in regards to demand for Lacey and Robust. “Domestic” as used in this publication, means barley selected for domestic processing into malt to supply domestic brewersas well as for malt destined for export. “Export” is that malting barley designated for markets outside of Canada including the U.S., shipped as unmalted grain. The following companies have pedigreed seed distribution rights for those varieties that are footnoted:

1-Viterra; 2- BARI-Canada; 3 – FP Genetics; 4 - SeCan; 5 – CANTERRA SEEDS The CMBTC and its’ members recommends the use of Certified seed to ensure varietal purity and to increase opportunity for selection.

CMBTC Members: Alfred C. Toepfer (Canada) Ltd., CANTERRA SEEDS, CWB, Canadian Grain Commission, Cargill AgHorizons, SABMiller, Richardson International, Parrish and Heimbecker, Prairie Malt Limited, the Public Barley Breeders, Syngenta Canada Inc, SeCan, Manitoba Liquor Control Commission, Alberta Agriculture, Saskatchewan Agriculture, Manitoba Agriculture Food and Rural Development, Molson Coors, Alberta Barley Commission, Fedoruk Seeds, FP Genetics and Viterra. Other organizations providing input to this list: BARI-Canada, BMBRI Questions? Call your selector, seed company, grain handling company, or contact the CMBTC at 204-984-4399 ([email protected])

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SEC_CAR11_T The Manitoba Co-operator | November 7, 2013 29 Food giants pour millions into defeating GMO labelling measure Vote was to be held Nov. 5, with a recent poll showing a close race

By Eric M. Johnson and Carey Gillam federal government wrestle with support for labelling led opposi- Reuters whether to require labelling. tion by 45 percentage points. But A similar labelling measure nar- another survey released on Oct. ajor U.S. food and rowly failed in the 2012 election 21 showed support leading by chemical companies are in California by a vote of 51.4 per only four points. M pouring millions of dol- cent against to 48.6 per cent in David Bronner, president of lars into efforts to block approval favour. Escondido, Calif.-based Dr. Bron- of a ballot initiative in Washing- ner’s Magic Soaps and a supporter ton state that would make it the Heavy spending of labelling, said the ballot initia- first in the United States to require A consortium that includes Gen- tive may lose in Washington state, labelling of foods containing eral Mills, Nestle USA, PepsiCo, but he sees eventual victory in genetically modified crops. Monsanto, DuPont and other some state or on a federal level. Despite early strong support corporate giants, are the key con- The soap company is the chief for the measure, a recent poll tributors to the nearly $22 million financial backer for the pro-label- suggests sentiment against the raised to campaign against the ling campaign, contributing more measure, known as I-522, is grow- bill. than $1.7 million. It makes an ing amid an onslaught of corpo- Monsanto, the world’s largest array of cleanser and lotion prod- rate-financed advertising ahead seed company and top developer ucts it markets as organic. of the referendum which was to of biotech crops, has put in nearly “We’re in this for a long haul,” be held Nov. 5. Voters will decide $5.4 million to fight the labelling, Bronner said. “Even if we lose here A consortium that includes General Mills, Nestle USA, PepsiCo, Monsanto, whether many common grocery including $540,000 added on we’re still feeding the national DuPont and other corporate giants, are the key contributors to the nearly $22 items containing ingredients from Monday. debate and conversation. We’ll get million raised to campaign against the bill. genetically altered crops should In September, one poll showed it eventually.” be labelled as such. Supporters say labelling foods made from genetically modified organisms (GMOs) would provide information for consumers to make informed shopping choices. JOB ID: Food and chemical companies Vibrant roots 6116-1 D say the wording would suggest DATE: something is wrong with gene- SEPT 3 modified ingredients that the fuel better performance. companies believe are safe. CLIENT: ® ® Many foods are made with Crops thrive with Cruiser Maxx Vibrance . When the Vigor Trigger ® effect meets SYNGENTA CANADA ™ crops that have been genetically Rooting Power , you get enhanced crop establishment from stronger, faster-growing plants, PROJECT: altered. Corn and soy, two top above and below the ground. It also protects your wheat and barley crops against a broad CRUISER MAXX VIBRANCE WHEAT ROCKET biotech crops, are key ingredients range of insects and diseases and delivers best-in-class Rhizoctonia control. in processed foods from cereal to PUBLICATION: chips to cookies. MANITOBA CO-OPERATOR The Grocery Manufacturers DESIGNER: Association (GMA), which rep- DC resents more than 300 food and beverage companies, has put ( ) MECHANICAL ( ) PDF/X roughly $11 million into fighting FINAL SIZE: 8.125" X 10" the measure, or roughly half of the nearly $22 million raised by UCR: 240% opponents of labelling, accord- CLIENT SERVICE ing to Washington Public Disclo- sure Commission figures as of PROOFREADING

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Legality contested State Attorney General Bob Fer- guson, a Democrat, said in a lawsuit filed Oct. 16 that the grocery group illegally collected and spent more than $7 million while shield- ing the identity of its contributors. But the GMA and other opponents say they have corrected any finance filing irregularities and they are trying to turn back a measure that would confuse consumers and have numerous con- sequences. “It would require tens of thousands of common food and beverage products to be relabelled exclusively for Washington state unless they are remade with higher-priced, specially developed ingredients,” said Brian Kennedy, GMA spokesman. “The measure will increase grocery costs for a typical Washington family by hundreds of dollars per year.” Visit SyngentaFarm.ca or contact our Customer Resource Centre at 1-87-SYNGENTA (1-877-964-3682). The outcome of the Washing- Always read and follow label directions. Cruiser Maxx® Vibrance® Cereals, Rooting PowerTM, Vigor Trigger®, the Alliance Frame, the Purpose Icon and the Syngenta logo are trademarks of a Syngenta Group Company. © 2013 Syngenta. ton vote will be closely watched around the country as more than two dozen U.S. states and the

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NEWS BURNING ROADSIDE VEGETATION U.S. judge tosses lawsuit to block horse slaughter By Tim Gaynor REUTERS

A U.S. federal judge tossed out a lawsuit Nov. 1 that sought to block inspec- tions of horses destined for slaughter, potentially clear- ing the way for the resump- tion of equine killing for human consumption. A U.S. district judge in New Mexico threw out a lawsuit by the Humane Society of the United States and other animal protection groups lodged in July that sought to permanently halt the slaughter of horses. The suit alleged that the Department of Agriculture failed to carry out environ- mental reviews before it Burning stubble and roadsides near Warren last week reduced visibility for drivers. PHOTO: SHANNON VANRAES gave approval to Roswell, New Mexico-based Val- ley Meat Co., Responsible Transportation, in Iowa, and Rains Natural Meats, in Mis- souri, to slaughter horses for human consumption. In a 33-page ruling, Chief United States District Judge Christina Armijo concluded “that the grants of inspection were properly issued.” She dismissed the lawsuit, and denied a request for permanent injunction sought by the plaintiffs. The groups alleged in the suit that horses are given medications not approved IES for livestock so the waste ALL M SER products of slaughter plants may include pollutants. Following Armijo’s ruling, their lawyers lodged a notice to appeal the ruling to the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit. The Humane Society of the United States said in a statement it would “not only appeal the decision, but also work with the states to block the plants from opening in Iowa, Missouri and New Mexico and step up its efforts in Congress to stop the slaughter of American horses.” Horsemeat cannot be sold as food in the United States, but it can be exported. The meat is sold for human consumption in China, Russia, Mexico and other countries and is sometimes used as feed for zoo animals. Congress effectively banned horse slaughter in 2006 by saying the USDA could not spend any money to inspect the plants. Without USDA inspectors, slaughterhouses cannot operate. The ban had been extended a year at a time as part of USDA funding bills, but the language was omitted in 2011. Groups have argued for years about whether a ban on slaughter would save horses from an inhumane death or cause owners to abandon animals they no longer want or cannot afford to feed and treat for illness. Nearly 159,000 horses were exported from the United States to Canada and Mexico during 2012, most likely for slaughter, officials said. The Manitoba Co-operator | November 7, 2013 31 Good growing conditions allow producers to replenish forage supplies Alfalfa yields of 1.5 tonnes, or more, per acre were reported across the Prairies

By Brandon Logan The big crop was desper- tonnes per acre for the sec- commodity news service canada ately needed. ond cut, and 0.25 tonnes for “I think going into the winter, it sounds like “A lot of producers, by the the third and final cut. Alfalfa/ good year has allowed time it came to putting cattle grass and tame hay yielded 1.5 everybody has enough hay, but I don’t think Prairie producers to on pastures this past spring, tonnes per acre on the first cut there’s a lot of surplus out there.” A replenish forage sup- had quite decreased stocks, and 0.66 tonnes per acre on plies. and in some cases, depleted the second cut. Native hay was “For the most part, yields stocks,” said Cruise. one tonne per acre for the only Daphne Cruise were average to above aver- “I think going into the win- cut and greenfeed was two Regional crops specialist for Saskatchewan Agriculture age,” said Daphne Cruise, ter, it sounds like everybody tonnes per acre for its only cut. regional crops specialist for has enough hay, but I don’t It’s the same story in Saskatchewan Agriculture. “It think there’s a lot of surplus Alberta, said Ken Ziegler, for- away would have missed the “This would certainly take looks like we’re still fairly aver- out there.” age specialist with Alberta rains and their yields would be care of any carry-over deficien- age in terms of quality.” Manitoba is also reporting Agriculture. less than what would be con- cies,” he said. “I think we’re in a Alfalfa and alfalfa/brome adequate to above-average “Overall, we’ve had good sidered acceptable. We didn’t good position. Another factor hay, which make up the feed supplies, according to yields and no hungry pockets experience that here this year.” playing in is the cost of grain. majority of forage crops in Manitoba Agriculture, Food, throughout the province,” he Most producers in Alberta Grain is plentiful and cheap Saskatchewan, averaged 1.7 and Rural Initiatives. said. “Many years there would saw two or three cuts, lead- this year, so that’s certainly tonnes per acre — far above In the Interlake, yields for be districts that have timely ing to strong supplies for pro- going to be an alternative for the 10-year average of 1.2 alfalfa were 1.75 tonnes per rains and good yields, while ducers heading into winter, he livestock producers to top up tonnes per acre, she said. acre for the first cut, 0.66 another district a few hours said. as need arises.”

Kansas State and Bayer to develop hybrid wheat Bayer will have access to K-State’s extensive germplasm stocks

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ayer Crop Science and Kansas State University B (K-State) have signed a wheat germplasm and technology licence agreement to promote the further improvement and development of hybrid wheat. “Hybrid wheat is a difficult technical challenge, but the payoff will be in a substantial potential for increased yields for growers,” Ernie Minton, associate director of research for K-State Research and Extension said in a release. K-State’s Wheat Genetic Resource Center (WGRC) will help identify traits that are potentially useful for hybrid wheat production and that are naturally available in their extensive collection of grass species which are closely related to cultivated wheat. Bayer will work with K-State researchers and scientists to develop a trait- discovery pipeline for efficient hybrid wheat crop production using K-State’s genetic stocks. The agreement allows Bayer CropScience to license K-State’s germplasm and related intellectual property rights. “Wheat is an ancient crop that has gone through much change ® and continues to undergo change. LIGHT PROTINUS seed-applied fertilizer delivers a nutrient boost that gives you With this agreement, our exper- faster emergence, larger seedlings and bigger roots. And a stronger start tise in wheat genetics and genom- YEARS ics, combined with Bayer’s global means you can look forward to stronger results at harvest. Use the technology expertise and wheat leadership, AHEAD that’s light years ahead. Ask your retailer for PROTINUS or visit PROTINUS.org. will help one of the world’s most important crops to advance,” John Floros, dean of the College of Agriculture said in the release. As part of the collaboration, K-State also will establish an endowed chair for wheat genet- ® ics research and breeding. The INNOVATIVE NUTRIENTS endowed chair will be named for Bikram Gill, university distin- ©2013 Wolf Trax®, Growing Forward® and PROTINUS® are registered trademarks of Wolf Trax, Inc. Not all products guished professor of plant pathol- are registered in all areas. Contact [email protected] for more information or call 1-855-237-9653. 20199 MC ogy and director of the Wheat Genetic Resource Center. 32 The Manitoba Co-operator | November 7, 2013

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Boissevain men’s wear store still going strong after a century in business Service and honesty are the keys to success for one of rural Manitoba’s few remaining family-owned and -operated retail clothing stores

Wayne Pringle holds the Century Recognition Rural retail circa 1898. Welch’s Men’s Furnishings occupied the same location in Boissevain until 2000, when Wayne and Ken Pringle moved the Business Award his store received for 100 operation to a new, larger shop on South Railway Street. PHOTO: SUBMITTED years in business. PHOTO: DANIEL WINTERS

By Daniel Winters Third generation brought his own son Jay into the oper- for sale,” Wayne said with a mischie- CO-OPERATOR STAFF / BOISSEVAIN Now, three generations of Pringles ation. vous grin. work in the store, along with a handful The two key factors were his father’s Old Mr. Welch, the previous owner, entury farms are rare enough, of staff. patience and his willingness to let him was a rich merchant, and when they but family-owned rural retailers There’s a wide variety of work make his own mistakes, he said. took over, there was a lot of unsold Cthat have managed to survive — clothes, shoes, and sporting goods — inventory in storage that he hadn’t and even thrive — in the era of big-box not to mention about 150 complete Staples sell gotten rid of, he added. megastores are even harder to find. men’s dress suits on their rack that For example, when they started going That won’t cut it today. Pringle’s Men’s Wear, one of three are a notch or two higher in quality to annual trade shows to book the When a line of shoes has dwindled retailers awarded the province’s new than those sold by the chain stores year’s orders and stay abreast of the from over a dozen pairs to just a few Century Recognition Business Awards, about 40 minutes away in Brandon. latest trends, Ken naturally was drawn sizes left, Wayne whips out his red has managed to buck the trend. And they also do trophy engraving, to items that caught his fancy — not marker and slashes the price. About a decade ago, at a time when sharpen skates, and repair the new- the “staple” articles that sell and pay “Once you get down to one size 7 the decline of mom-and-pop stores fangled hockey sticks that cost $300 the bills. and one 9, what good is that to you? started to pick up speed, Wayne Pringle each. “He used to say, ‘If you only buy the You’ve got to get rid of old stock. So and son Ken were moving out of the After 51 years in the business, things that you like, you won’t be in you dump them out,” he said, adding old store the business had occupied Wayne has learned a thing or two business long enough to see a season’s that even though he takes a loss on since 1898 and into a new location that about retail. change,’” said Ken. those items, they draw in the bargain was twice as large. Service is the key to beating the big- Tradition, and the store’s long his- hunters and boost store traffic. “Our business gets bigger every year box giants. That means no commis- tory, add to the atmosphere at Prin- Ironically, the decline of the rural — we draw from a huge area,” said sion sales, and honesty in all dealings. gle’s. Displayed atop high shelves are retail trade in neighbouring towns has Wayne. “There’s basically no men’s If something looks ridiculous on a wool suits from the 1920s, a pair of the boosted their fortunes. Wayne recalled wear stores left anymore in rural Mani- customer, he tells them. But gently, of famous high-top felt boots that old- how just a few years ago, Pringle’s was toba. Years ago, every small town used course. timers still insist are without equal part of a buying group called West- to have one.” “I’ve been to those big stores. It’s all, in terms of winter warmth, a collec- man Clothiers that had six shops in On a Wednesday afternoon, the ‘Oh yeah, everything looks good on tion of antique hockey skates, and a Russell, Virden, Neepawa, Minnedosa immaculately dressed elder Pringle you.’ And I think, ‘God are they colour wooden tennis racket. and Souris. could be seen gliding noiselessly across blind or what?’” Wayne said with a As a kind of good-natured prank, “We’re the only store left. They’ve the carpet of his 5,000-square-foot laugh. the store also has a few pairs of wom- all closed. The people who fold blame store, cracking jokes, answering phone In a small town with a shrinking en’s fancy high-button-up leather the cities. But we carry good lines, and calls, and serving a steady stream of population, a retailer can’t afford to shoes on a top shelf. I know that we can compete with the customers with a ready smile. lose a single customer, said Ken, who From another time, they appear to cities,” said Wayne. He and his brother Del bought the began his retailing education three be within an arm’s reach, but sadly out This year’s other winners of the operation in 1963 from the found- decades ago in “the school of Wayne” of reach, for some. Century Business award were Brown ing family that owned Welch’s Men’s at the age of 12. “Ladies often say, ‘I wouldn’t mind & Rutherford Co. in Winnipeg and Furnishings, which originally special- “A lot of people can’t work with buying a pair of those.’ I tell them, Reesor’s Jewellery of Brandon. ized in shoe sales and repairs when it their parents, but for us, we get those little shoes are probably 75 to opened shop in 1894. along good,” said Ken, who has since 100 years old, and I don’t have them [email protected] 34 The Manitoba Co-operator | November 7, 2013 Cargill bans Taiwan detects more U.S. Zilmax from beef with banned feed additive beef supply There are concerns zilpaterol is still being used despite until issues the manufacturer’s decision to pull it from the market resolved

TAIPEI / REUTERS There is zero tolerance and authorities in Taiwan that can add as much as The announcement for feed additives such as found U.S. meat with the 30 pounds of salable meat aiwan detected cattle zilpaterol in much of Asia same drug. to an animal in the weeks scuttles efforts by feed additive zilpaterol and Europe due to concerns The detection of the addi- before slaughter. the manufacturer to Tin U.S. beef, the third about the side-effects of tive has raised concerns that Originally developed as such incident in less than a such drugs, which are used it may still be in the supply asthma drugs for humans, reintroduce it to the month in Asia, heightening to add muscle weight to ani- chain despite drug maker beta-antagonists — in concerns across the region mals. Merck & Co. halting sales of a decade of use — have marketplace over banned animal growth Feed additives have been Zilmax, the top-selling zil- helped bolster the ability drugs. the focus of attention since paterol-based additive, on to produce more beef with By P.J. Huffstutter Taiwan’s Food and Drug a video appeared in the Aug. 16. fewer cattle in the United CHICAGO / REUTERS Administration said Oct. 29 United States in August The U.S. Department of States. it found the beef tainted with showing animals struggling Agriculture has said a Swift Ever since the video of argill Inc., one of the the growth enhancer in a res- to walk and with other signs Beef Company plant in Cac- distressed cattle appeared, world’s largest beef taurant owned by Wowprime of distress after taking a tus, Texas, is not eligible to the Chicago Mercantile Cp ro c e s s o r s, t h re w a Corp., prompting authori- growth drug. ship beef to South Korea Exchange has said it will wrench into Merck & Co.’s ties to increase checks on South Korea suspended after the country detected no longer accept delivery plans to reintroduce its feed U.S. meat imports. An offi- some U.S. beef imports growth drug in meat sup- of cattle fed Zilmax to con- additive Zilmax, stating it will cial at Wowprime said it had after detecting zilpaterol in plied by the company. form with exchange guide- not accept Zilmax-fed beef destroyed all of the 203 kg of meat supplied by a unit of Zilpaterol is a beta-ago- lines for deliveries against into the Cargill supply chain tainted U.S. beef. JBS U.S.A. earlier this month nist, a kind of feed additive CME live cattle futures. “until we are 100 per cent confident the animal welfare issues are resolved.” Cargill told Reuters Oct. 30 its ban on Zilmax applies both to beef it processes, as well as to cattle in its own feedlots. In addition, Cargill said it will not use Zilmax-fed beef “until Asia and other trading partners accept it in their markets.” Pharmaceutical giant Merck told Reuters Oct. 29 that it is seeking to reintroduce Zilmax, the con- troversial feed additive See leading temporarily pulled from the market in August after reports that it caused lame- ness in cattle. A spokeswoman for Merck’s Animal Health unit said ag experts that while “it is too early to speculate on when we will resume sales for Zilmax in the U.S. and Canada,” Merck was pushing forward with its quality control program in your area to ensure the drug was being properly used. Merck did not immediately respond to request for com- It’s a perfect match: you know your business, and these farm management experts know theirs. ment on Cargill’s action. 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China reports It’s a highly nutritious and second H7N9 bird flu case in long-season forage, but October A 67-year-old farmer is the second victim this month can kale handle winter? BEIJING / REUTERS A kale-ryegrass combination offers grazers extended grazing hina confirmed a new human case opportunities in the fall and a summertime forage option, too C of the deadly H7N9 strain of bird flu Oct. By Jennifer Blair “We’re looking at it again with 23, the second infection STAFF / RED DEER some new cultivars and a little reported in October after a bit of a fresh face to see where summer lull. razers growing kale for it fits into our industry,” said A 67-year-old farmer in forage will soon see how Lastiwka. Jiaxing city in the eastern G the crop handles an One of the benefits of a province of Zhejiang has Alberta winter. brassica grown with a ryegrass been hospitalized with the “It’s supposed to handle the is the extended grazing oppor- virus, the official Xinhua cold really well and still stand. tunity, as both maintain their news agency said, citing We got -10 here the other day and quality and continue to grow provincial health authori- heavy frost, and she’s still going,” late into the fall. The mix has ties. said Crossfield-area grazer 16 per cent crude protein and Zhejiang has recorded Graeme Finn at the recent Foot- high energy levels. the highest number of hills Forage and Grazing Associa- “What we’re seeing there H7N9 infections anywhere tion crop tour. in that combination is truly a in China. About 45 peo- Finn has grown brassicas nice fit for calves to really give ple have died from H7N9 in his native Australia, and he’s them some excellent fall per- flu, which was unknown keen to know if kale, a member formance when they’re off their in humans until the first of that plant family, grown with mothers and to help keep the cases were detected in a ryegrass for forage will work in costs down as we graze them Kale is an increasingly popular vegetable for humans, but some varieties have people early this year. Alberta’s climate. later into the fall,” Lastiwka animal feed potential as well. PHOTO: THINKSTOCK Chinese authorities “It hasn’t got a lot of bulk, but said. have reported at least 136 it’s got huge feed value,” he said. And because kale will regrow, laboratory-confirmed “This would work really well it offers grazers a summertime opportunity to have a high- PGG Seeds agronomist John human cases of the H7N9 for rotational grazing.” Brassica forage option as well. In his quality forage in the middle Snider, who is conducting tri- infection. crops were used in a number of trial, Finn seeded in mid-June of the summer and then have als of some brassica genetics While there were only feeding trials in the 1980s, said to see how the kale will over- it regrow so that we can get in Alberta. a handful of H7N9 cases Grant Lastiwka, an Alberta Agri- winter, but had he seeded in more grazing days out of it in “These are temper- d u r i n g t h e s u m m e r culture livestock/forage busi- May, he might have been able the late fall, when its quality ate plants, but I wouldn’t months after a surge in ness specialist. At the time, they to get two or three grazings out truly is a resource that other have brought them up here April, flu experts warn that weren’t able to compete with the of it over the summer, accord- forages don’t have as much if I didn’t think they had a the threat posed by the higher-yielding cereals that were ing to Lastiwka. of,” said Lastiwka. chance.” virus has not passed. available, but the results may be “Grazing earlier in the year Overwintering in the plants different this time around, he said. could have been a good could be “problematic,” said [email protected]

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By Shannon VanRaes a heavy virus load and barns Trucks coming from the U.S. co-operator staff / portage la prairie are close together. are the major concern. “But cross-contamination of “The Americans don’t have as hotos of skeletal, feces- fecal matter is our biggest con- tight biosecurity as we do, so strewn piglets flash across cern,” said Beaudin, adding the they may have common shut- P a large screen during a risk is greatest when transport tles between sows and nursery, recent pork producer meeting, trailers have not been properly and nursery and finisher... so graphically illustrating the dev- cleaned and disinfected. you can see how infections do astating effects of Porcine Epi- Kynoch noted Maple Leaf cross over,” Beaudin said. demic Diarrhea (PED). Foods is using large plastic “con- If a herd is infected, it won’t “We want people to see this doms” to protect loading docks take long to notice. In neonatal and know how serious it is,” and trucks from fecal contami- pigs, the disease needs as little council chairman Karl Kynoch nation during off-loading. as eight hours to incubate, with told the audience at the Wil- Boots, clothing and sorting death often occurring in about liam Glesby Centre. boards should also be disin- five days. “Everything you can do to fected and separated to prevent “It’s basically like Draino,” keep this virus out of here will cross-contamination. Heat is an said Beaudin, explaining the benefit the entire industry.” effective way to disinfect, with virus strips the intestines of A slurry is made from piglet intestines to prevent future infections. Although no cases have the virus beginning to die off at their villi — the tiny fingers of photo: Matt Ackerman been reported in Canada, 122 C, although a temperature cells that allow water and nutri- about 800 American farms of 140 C is recommended. ents to be absorbed. that received the feedback said. “Just keeping this disease in 18 states have been hit so The disease also strikes sows treatment at least three weeks out of your barn could be the far. As that number rises, so and feeder pigs, although with before farrowing. difference between actually do concerns the disease will “Just keeping this less mortality. Despite the gory effects of the making a profit for the next cross the border via contami- It is possible to boost the virus on pigs, Beaudin said it’s 12 months and not making a nated transport trailers or disease out of your herd’s immunity by imple- integral for the public to know profit.” trucks. barn could be the menting a feedback program the coronavirus that causes He added the number of pig “Transportation we think is difference between using the blended small intes- PED isn’t a food safety concern. deaths in the U.S. has actually the highest risk area for the actually making a tines of piglets that have died “It’s important to note that increased the price of hogs. disease,” said Miles Beaudin, from the virus mixed with non- PED is not zoonotic, which “I think going forward we the council’s manager of qual- profit for the next chlorinated water. With this means it does not affect peo- need to take advantage of that ity assurance. “It’s spreading 12 months and not system, all breeder pigs are ple or other animals,” he said. and we need to do everything rapidly and it’s not seasonal.” making a profit.” fed about one tablespoon of But an outbreak will affect a possible to keep those biose- Transmission occurs pri- the intestine slurry once a day producer’s bottom line, Kyn- curity protocols as high as marily through the ingestion for a week to inoculate against och said. possible and keep this out of of fecal matter, but Beaudin future infections. “It’s been a tough last three Karl Kynoch the barns,” he said. noted airborne transmission In feedback trials, PED was or four years, and now we’re has occurred where there is controlled in groups of sows finally making profits,” he [email protected]

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Old-time dance fever sweeping across southern Manitoba Bob Williamson has sparked a revival of dances such as the foxtrot and polka in southern Manitoba

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By Shirley Case The excitement has spread to neighbouring towns. co-operator contributor Williamson now has classes (or sessions being run by local dancers and musicians) at Swan Lake, Manitou, t began with an impromptu lesson for a couple of Baldur, Bruxelles, and Holland. Even adults are ask- students, but an old-time dance craze has been ing to get in on the action so classes were held for Istarted by shops teacher Bob Williamson — and it’s them over the winter. Community dances now have spreading across southern Manitoba. three generations on the floor, ranging in age from Williamson, who came out of retirement to teach five to folks in their 70s and 80s. In April, they held at Glenboro School, surprised two students hanging a dance marathon with students dancing in all five around the shop door by asking, “Why don’t you learn schools for half an hour before noon. how to dance?” Henry Martens, a longtime dance musician from Perhaps the hit TV show “So You Think You Can Baldur whose band has played for some of the Dance” helped them overcome their initial reluctance, dances is impressed by the contagious enthusiasm. because they decided to try. Williamson, who plays vio- “Dance has three things going for it: the social Bob Williamson playing the fiddle at Glenboro. lin and piano, taught them to waltz and polka. Then he aspect, music therapy and exercise,” he said. asked them to demonstrate their new skill at a variety evening at the Cypress River church. Their waltz on stage, gracefully performed, drew The rules are firm. Everyone is polite. a good round of applause. But when they started to The boy must ask, “May I please have polka, audience members were soon on their feet, clap- ping and keeping time with the music. It was a huge this dance?” and the girl must reply, success and the talk of the town. “Yes, you may.” Things snowballed from there. Williamson asked Glenboro School principal Kevin Newton for permission to teach more students and enlisted other teachers (after educating them on the basic steps). So before recess, students now practise their polka steps: “1,2,3; 1,2,3... Now go for recess.” Bob gets each class for 10 minutes a week, at a time arranged with the teacher to be least disruptive to their Williamson, who gives freely of his time and Bob Williamson works with two young students at schedule. There they all learn to dance with a partner. resources, is modest about this accomplishment, the Belmont hall. The rules are firm. Everyone is polite. The boy must ask, calling it a “team effort.” But even he is impressed by “May I please have this dance?” and the girl must reply, the “tidal wave” of interest. “Yes, you may.” Dance has given many students a much more “I’m not trying to take away from sports, but dance enthusiastic attitude overall, said Newton. has its own positive impact,” Williamson said. Dancing “gives kids an opportunity to experience He often starts with younger students who tend to new challenges and learn new skills, as well as gain- be less inhibited. As for the older ones, he’s not above ing confidence as they work in a different way with bribing them with cookies or doughnuts to get them their peers,” says Newton. started. Once he gets them dancing, most of them are The requests continue to roll in, as does the posi- hooked and willingly continue. tive feedback from students, parents and other They learn five dances: waltz, polka, foxtrot, schot- teachers. tische and butterfly. Some of the teachers are now Williamson’s enthusiasm is contagious. He was playing for the dance sessions. Student teacher Kelsey asked recently to give dance lessons in Deloraine and Adams mastered the drums to become a vital part of he has added three new schools in his area for this the program. She is so enthusiastic that she says she year. As well, he’s planning to have a street dance in Dancing at Baldur School. will teach dance wherever she goes. an area community sometime in the spring. The Manitoba Co-operator | November 7, 2013 39 COUNTRY CROSSROADS

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research says the benefits may also include fighting infections, reducing risks for heart Lorraine Stevenson disease and even preventing diabetes, Crossroads Recipe Swap multiple sclerosis, and some types of cancers (especially colorectal cancer). Dietitians say most of us can get enough vitamin D if we eat enough vitamin D-rich inspected the houseplants the other day foods (even if we’re using sunscreen and and what a sorry, dried-up mess they were. wearing hats). II’m surprised any survived. After all, they More frequent watering wouldn’t hurt were rarely watered, and sat behind blinds the lot of us either. The exact amount of keeping out the hot sun much of the summer. fluid needed depends on our age, gender Deprived of sunlight and liquids, the rest of and level of activity, but generally men us don’t thrive either. should consume about 12 cups of liquid Statistics Canada studies have found about a day and women nine. Signs we aren’t two out of three Canadians suffer from low drinking enough can range from dry lips vitamin D. The reasons vary. Many of us aren’t and mouth to increased heart rate and low exposed to the sun often enough, and we blood pressure. That headache or general don’t eat enough vitamin D-rich foods. Those crankiness we think is from stress may be with darkly pigmented skin don’t produce the from dehydration too. “sunshine vitamin” in their skin so readily, nor Not every bird flies south, and most of us do most adults over age 50. Health Canada aren’t going to spend winter in a sunny spot recommends adults over 50 take a supplement sipping fruity drinks. Don’t end up like my of 400 IU/day. houseplants. Here’s a few tips for staying Vitamin D has long been known for its role healthy and well watered during the drier, keeping bones and teeth healthy. Ongoing darker months ahead. PHOTO : DAIRY FARMERS OF CANADA

FOOD FLUIDS Delicious Salmon How much D a day? Take a sip — often Vegetable Chowder Most people can get enough vitamin D if Drink a glass of water in the morning or Soups are great ways to get more fluids and they eat enough vitamin D-rich foods, even before going to bed, keep water nearby this easy-to-make one is also chock full if they protect themselves from the sun where you work, and drink a glass of water of healthy ingredients including vitamin by using sunscreen and wearing a hat, but before each meal. Make sure you have a D. Salmon is also rich in heart-healthy, Canada’s Food Guide now recommends drink with each meal, such as a glass of disease-fighting omega-3s. specific supplements for women who may low-fat milk, soy beverage or water. 1 tbsp. butter become pregnant or are breastfeeding, 1/2 c. chopped onion adults over 50 and those who smoke or are What’s the best source? 1 garlic clove, minced on restricted diets. Fluids include water and other beverages 1/4 tsp. dried thyme Which foods? such as milk, juice, coffee and tea. Water 1/4 tsp. dried basil is one of the best fluid choices, but it is a 1 can (10 oz./284 ml) condensed chicken broth Only egg yolks and fatty fish such as salmon, myth that you need eight cups a day to stay 1 c. peeled, diced potatoes mackerel, sardines and tuna, naturally healthy. Coffees and teas are not dehydrat- 1/2 c. corn (niblets) contain substantial amounts of vitamin D. ing. Limit caffeine to about 400 mg per day. 1/2 c. diced zucchini Cow’s milk, infant formula, and margarine That is equal to three cups of black coffee 1/2 c. diced carrots have added vitamin D as required by the or four cups of black tea per day. 2 c. milk Canadian government. Other common food 8 oz. uncooked salmon filet, cut in small chunks sources include yogurt and cheese made Why is it important? 1/2 c. grated Canadian cheddar cheese with vitamin D-fortified milk. Goat’s milk, plant-based beverages and some orange Fluids help control body temperature, aid In heavy saucepan, sauté onions, garlic and juices may also have vitamin D added. digestion, circulate nutrients through the herbs in butter five minutes until still trans- body, and cushion organs and joints. Our parent. Add broth and all vegetables. Simmer, Check out the Nutrition Facts table on food bodies lose water by sweating, breath- uncovered, until vegetables are cooked 15 to labels to see if a packaged food has vitamin ing and eliminating waste. If you lose 20 minutes. Add milk and salmon. Simmer, D. A food has a lot of vitamin D if it has at more fluid than you take in, you can get until salmon is opaque, five to seven min- least 15 per cent Daily Value (DV) for vita- dehydrated. utes. Do not boil. Season to taste. Divide into min D per serving. 4 bowls, sprinkle with cheese and enjoy. Watch out for... How much is too much? Preparation time: 15 minutes. Cooking Signs and symptoms of mild dehydration time: 20 minutes. Yields: 4 servings. The total daily intake from food and supple- are: thirst, dry lips and mouth, flushed skin, ments combined should not exceed: tiredness, irritability, headache, dizziness, 1,000 IU for infants zero to six months; fainting, low blood pressure, increased Recipe source: Dairy Farmers of Canada 1,500 IU for infants seven to 12 months; heart rate and dark strong-smelling urine. 2,500 IU for children one to three years; 3,000 IU for children four to eight years; 4,000 IU for children over nine years of age RECIPE SWAP and adults (including pregnant or lactating women). If you have a recipe or a column suggestion please write to: Manitoba Co-operator Recipe Swap, Box 1794 Carman, Man. R0G 0J0 Source: Dietitians of Canada (www.dietitians.ca) or email Lorraine Stevenson at: [email protected] 40 The Manitoba Co-operator | November 7, 2013 COUNTRY CROSSROADS

“ o, I’ve been thinking.” Andrew Jackson “All of them?” said Rose. leaned back in his chair and gazed out of the The “All of them,” said Andrew. Sdining room window as he spoke. A blue jay “Well then, musical houses it is,” said Rose. “I landed in the old elm tree in front of the house can’t believe we didn’t think of it sooner.” “She and squawked noisily for a few seconds before Jacksons paused. heading on its way, and a flock of geese winged BY ROLLIN PENNER “What about the fireplace and the hot tub? its way south over the mostly leafless woods at Last time I was at Brady’s house it didn’t have the edge of the pasture. either of those.” Rose looked up from her book. “That can’t be “I’ll put them in myself,” said Andrew. good,” she said. “We’ll build a sunroom onto the back of the “Sometimes I can’t help myself,” said Andrew. house with a built-in hot tub and a fireplace. “I do try to keep it to a minimum.” It’ll be like our own little couples resort.” “I know you do darling,” said Rose, “and I “I like all of it,” said Rose, “except the part appreciate the effort.” about you putting in the hot tub and the fire- “I was thinking about moving,” said Andrew. place yourself.” Rose sighed. “You really shouldn’t do that,” “Are you questioning my abilities?” said she said. “You’ll just get yourself all depressed. Andrew. Just because we’re going to have to move doesn’t “Questioning’s not the right word,” said mean we have to think about it.” Rose. “We should hire professionals for that, Andrew nodded. “I agree that your approach that’s all I’m saying.” has its merits,” he said, “but I worry that if we “I can accept that,” said Andrew. don’t think about it at least a little, then when the There was a long pause. time comes we will spend a lot of time standing “Of course,” said Rose eventually, “this will around and saying things to each other like, ‘I only work if Brady and Amanda want to move wish we had thought of that sooner.’ And any- out of town.” way, what I was thinking was that maybe there is “Amanda wants to move out of town,” said a way for us to move without actually having to Andrew. “I know because I asked her. So no ‘move,’ if you get my drift.” worries there, because Brady will be happy Rose gave her husband a blank look. “I com- to go along.” He paused for a moment. “So pletely fail to get your drift,” she said, “and if here’s what we do,” he continued. “We go to your plan has anything to do with filling thou- Rose was silent for a moment. “You really should Europe on vacation for a month. As soon as sands of balloons with helium and attaching stop this thinking,” she said. “It doesn’t make any we’re gone, Randy and Jackie move in here them to the house so we can fly it to where we’re sense. How would we play musical houses? And and Brady and Amanda move into their place. going, then I will have to forbid you watching with whom?” Then the contractors go in and put the addi- any more movies with your granddaughter.” “We would play with Randy and Brady obvi- tion onto the house with the fireplace and “Helium-filled balloons!” said Andrew. “What a ously,” said Andrew. “Randy and Jackie are going to the hot tub. A month later we come back but great idea!” move in here anyway. So Brady and Amanda can instead of coming here we just go to our new “I shouldn’t have said anything,” said Rose. move into Randy and Jackie’s place, and we move place in town. So instead of moving, we have “You’re right,” said Andrew. “It’s not really a into Brady and Amanda’s place. And instead of a vacation.” practical solution. Not like my solution, which moving everybody’s stuff, we just trade even up.” “You’re completely crazy,” said Rose. is the most practical solution I’ve ever come up There was another pause. “I don’t think I can fit “Crazy like a fox,” said Andrew. with for anything.” into Amanda’s clothes,” said Rose. “That’s where “Crazy like a crazy person,” said Rose. “Go ahead then,” said Rose. “Let’s hear it.” your plan falls apart.” “Sometimes it’s fun to live in a fantasy Andrew leaned forward in his chair. Andrew looked crestfallen. “I hadn’t thought of world for a little while,” said Andrew. “Musical houses,” he said. “We should play that,” he said, but then he brightened. “I know,” he Rose picked up her book. “I’m with you on musical houses.” said. “I’ll just buy you new clothes.” that,” she said, and went back to reading.

Important to have good lighting Each room has unique needs to be considered

vegetables will keep the shadows away Connie Oliver while performing these daily tasks. Around the House Pendant lights over an island or sink are both functional and decorative, and under-cabinet task lighting is also unobtrusive yet effective. ood lighting is an important part In the bedroom, a warm light that is of a home and each room will flattering and restful is best. The use of Ghave its own needs based on: a dimmer switch for the main ceiling • The activities performed in the room; light is a good idea and proper reading • How much natural light the room has; light is a must if you read in bed. • The desired ambience of the room In the bathroom, good lighting is (romantic, bright, etc.); required around the vanity mirror for • Any features or accessories/artwork daily tasks — maybe sconces placed that need accent lighting (fireplace, near face height. An overhead light on art, feature wall). a dimmer switch will allow for general For installed lighting you may want to lighting as well as subdued lighting for visit a lighting store for guidance on relaxing in the tub. where, how much and what kind of Dining rooms are one of the easi- lighting is needed for each room. Once est rooms to light. Because most of you have a plan you can choose the the action happens around the table, styles and finishes, and you may have to a chandelier or pendant light over it hire a professional electrician to ensure will meet the majority of the light- that the job is done to code. ing requirements. A dimmer is a great Kitchens require lots of different lighting because of all the different tasks that are done there. Kitchens usually require a more com- idea for the dining room as well. You plex lighting plan because so many can use lower light for dinner parties PHOTO: COURTESY OF DULUX tasks are performed there. Use good, or flood the room with light for a cas- overhead lighting that will light the ual homework station. A home office If hard-wiring new light fixtures is ing or to add a soft glow in the evening. entire space for chores such as wip- requires plenty of task lighting. An over- not in the budget then lamps and can- When not in use, a stylish candleholder ing down cupboards or washing the head light on a dimmer switch is useful dles can help. There are lots of stylish will still add a decorative element to the floor. Recessed lights, like the ones in to add brightness to the room when options in table and floor lamps so con- room. If safety is a concern, purchase no- the photo, are unobtrusive yet provide working on cloudy days, and lamps on sider them a decorative accessory as flame candles, which provide similar light the necessary general lighting that a a desk or work table are essential to well as additional lighting. to the real thing without the worry. kitchen requires. reduce eye strain. Accent lighting can Candles and candleholders are also Task lighting for detail-oriented add a decorative touch to an otherwise available in many styles, colours and Connie Oliver is an interior designer from chores like washing dishes or chopping utilitarian space. scents. Candles are great for ambient light- Winnipeg The Manitoba Co-operator | November 7, 2013 41 COUNTRY CROSSROADS Visit the Shilo museum With Remembrance Day approaching, this may be a good destination

By Donna Gamache nine-pounder gun used against Canadian peacekeeping tour Freelance contributor the forces of Louis Riel during in the regions of the former the 1885 Northwest Rebellion, Yugoslavia, and present-day good spot to visit in at the battles of Fish Creek and Bosnia and Croatia. Canadian the fall, especially as Batoche. As you proceed there troops served there with the AR e m e m b r a n c e D a y are various dioramas, a German United Nations troops over a approaches, is the Central mortar that had been captured 21-year period, trying to bring Museum of the Royal Regiment at the Battle of Vimy Ridge and peace to this troubled region. of Canadian Artillery (the RCA an interactive exhibit where Over 40,000 Canadians served Museum), located at Shilo. My visitors can command a detach- in the area, of which 23 were husband and I visited there ment. As you wander around killed and 115 wounded. The recently and were impressed the exhibits you will discover grand opening of the exhibit with the display of artifacts, information and weapons from was a commemoration of weapons and historical details the Boer War and then from the Battle of Medak Pocket about Canada’s past. We hadn’t the First World War, from the in Bosnia, which occurred 20 planned it that way, but arrived inter-war years, and from the years ago in September 1993. just before the official opening Second World War. Scattered It runs until November 15, of a new display in September. here and there throughout so it will still be there dur- A white United Nations tank the displays are panels outlin- ing Remembrance Day cer- was being driven into the ing the lives of some famous emonies. Previous temporary museum just as we arrived. Canadian Gunners. Reading exhibits included a Diamond The RCA Museum, a build- the information there will Jubilee exhibit, and one A nine-pounder cannon. GAMACHE PHOTOS ing more than 2,200 square help visitors focus on the about the Canadian troops metres in size, was founded people involved, not just the doing peacekeeping work in in 1962 to preserve the herit- weapons. Further displays Afghanistan. age of Canada’s Gunners, and add details about the Korean The Shilo museum is open today it is Canada’s National War, the Cold War Period, and year round, Monday to Friday, Artillery Museum. There are Canada’s work with the United 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Summer five sections to it: the National Nations Peacekeeping Forces. hours, from Victoria Day to Artillery Gallery, the Gregg Also throughout the displays Labour Day, include weekends Gallery, and three smaller ones are lifelike mannequins, which at the same hours.) Regular — CF Heritage, the Weapons help give a size comparison admission is $5 for adults. The Vault and the Manitoba Gallery. with the various weapons and museum also includes a gift Those interested in weapons emphasize that people, not just shop with a variety of items. can check out the variety of weapons, were involved in all If you haven’t visited before, guns, while those more inter- these wars. consider a trip now, perhaps ested in Canada’s history can One section of the museum as a way to remember the sacri- read up on those details. is used for temporary exhib- fices of our nation’s armed forces. The National Artillery Gallery its — usually displayed for Check out http://www.rcamus is laid out in historical order, two to three months. The eum.com/ for more information. beginning with symbolic for- new exhibit that opened in tress gates and a nine-pounder September is called “Wars in Donna Gamache writes from UN tank on display. smooth bore cannon. Next is a Yugoslavia,” and deals with the MacGregor, Manitoba Remembrance Day poppy By Albert Parsons The flowers eventually go past and by August many Freelance contributor of them are removed, but there are always a few new seedlings appearing here and there throughout have a large vegetable garden on my brother-in- the garden and these we leave in place as we go about law’s farm near Basswood, Manitoba and greatly our weeding. In late summer these individual plants or Iappreciate having the space to grow things I small clumps of bachelor buttons and poppies burst into could only dream of growing in my small town gar- bloom; their vivid colour being just as appreciated this den. My brother-in-law and his wife use a portion late in the growing season as it was in early summer. but that still leaves more than enough space for my I snapped this poppy picture in full bloom when wife and I to grow all the things we want to. When I was out to the garden in mid-September. The my brother-in-law tills the garden in the spring, he sight of the brilliant-red petals and black centres leaves patches of self-sown poppies and bachelor of the flowers caused me immediately to think of button seedlings. Our gardens are planted to accom- Remembrance Day. So I share this photo of a most modate these. enduring symbol as we remember those who gave During the summer these flowers put on a grand their lives for our country, enabling us to enjoy the display of colour; the great swaths of red and blue freedoms we have today. attract butterflies and bees to the garden and every PH Oto: Albert PARSONS time I go out there I stand and admire the beauty. Albert Parsons writes from Minnedosa, Manitoba

May we never forget Thoughts on Remembrance Day By Joanne Rawluk Canadians. The loneliness, hardships By Addy Oberlin times mentally disturbed for the rest Freelance contributor and sacrifices are remembered as we Freelance contributor of their lives. We have a responsi- pause for a moment on November 11. bility to remember those who gave he poppy, representative of We thank God for them and applaud emembrance Day came into their life and we need to look after the men and women who have their bravery and valour. We also remem- being after the First World War those who need help even to this T served in our armed services, is ber those left behind; the families left R and the poppy was significant day. My memories are fond of the worn to give tribute to the heroes of without a father, mother, or the children because they were blooming during the Canadian soldiers who came to our this land — heroes who have laid their who grow up missing a parent. As we worst battles in Flanders fields. It is still little country Holland and set us free lives on the line for our country. We honour them this year may we be grate- popular till this day. We live in a free from the oppressor. We need to keep often take for granted those who serve ful and appreciate each one who enlists, country although there have been quite Remembrance Day as a special day to at home and abroad, whether at war each veteran who died and each one a few wars since then in other areas. be thankful to God for the willingness or peacekeeping. Wearing of the poppy who serves in our military today. They Do we realize what our troops have of the soldiers to give up their freedom and the services that will take place on truly are heroes. May we never forget. gone through over the years in try- at home and fight for the freedom of Remembrance Day serves to remind us ing to obtain or maintain peace in others. of those who give their time and lives Joanne Rawluk writes from Gypsumville, other countries? Many soldiers have for our country’s freedom and for all Manitoba come home maimed, hurt and some- Addy Oberlin writes from Swan River, Manitoba 42 The Manitoba Co-operator | November 7, 2013

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AUCTION DISTRICTS AUTO & TRANSPORT BUILDING & RENOVATIONS BUILDING & RENOVATIONS FARM MACHINERY Electrical & Plumbing Electrical & Plumbing Haying & Harvesting – Swathers Parkland – North of Hwy 1; west of PR 242, following the west shore of Lake Manitoba AUTO & TRANSPORT The Pas and east shore of Lake Winnipegosis. Auto & Truck Parts 2013 JD D450 635D Header HIDs 650 tires, Dual Westman – South of Hwy 1; west of PR 242. Knife, Full Poly, Very Low Hours. $160,000. Call: (701)521-0581. Interlake – North of Hwy 1; east of PR 242, GREAT PRICES ON NEW, used & remanufactured WHOLESALE PRICES following the west shore of Lake Manitoba engines, parts & accessories for diesel pickups. and east shore of Lake Winnipegosis. 9260 HESSTON SWATHER W/2210 HEADER, like Large inventory, engines can be shipped or in- new, 36-ft. Big Cab power unit, 2005. W/Swath roll- Red River – South ofHwy 1; east of PR 242. • Plate Heat Exchanger • Radiators stalled. Give us a call or check us out at www.thick- er. Very nice shape, best swather for Canola. Birch River ettenginerebuilding.ca Thickett Engine Rebuilding. • Boiler Pumps • Glycol • Push-Fit Fittings $70,000. (204)871-0925. Swan River Ph (204)532-2187, Russell MB. Minitonas Durban FARM MACHINERY AUTO & TRANSPORT • 1/2" Oxygen Barrier Tubing & More Haying & Harvesting – Various Winnipegosis Trucks Roblin

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Parkland Lundar Rebuild combine table augers Gimli wheel hitch & tailgate, very nice condition, $6,500 Birtle Shoal Lake Erickson OBO. (204)745-7445 Rebuild hydraulic cylinders Langruth Minnedosa Interlake Lac du Bonnet Gladstone Hamiota Neepawa Stonewall Selkirk Roller mills regrooved Rapid City Beausejour Portage AUTO & TRANSPORT Virden Call Willy: 204-346-4335 Austin Winnipeg MFWD housings rebuilt 1 Brandon Carberry Elm Creek Vehicles Various Souris Treherne Sanford Ste. Anne Reston Steel and aluminum welding Mariapolis Carman Steinbach 1 St. Pierre email: [email protected] Melita Westman Boissevain 242 Morris Machine Shop Service Killarney Pilot Mound OVER 200 VEHICLES LOTS OF DIESELS Waskada Winkler Crystal City Morden Red River Altona www.thoens.com Chrysler Dodge (800)667-4414 Line boreing and welding Wynyard, SK. BUILDINGS BUILDINGS Penno’s Machining & Mfg. Ltd. ANTIQUES BUILDING & RENOVATIONS Eden, MB 204-966-3221 Fax: 204-966-3248 ANTIQUES BUILDING & RENOVATIONS Check out A & I online parts store Antiques For Sale Roofing www.pennosmachining.com

1/16 JD TOY COLLECTION including precision, FARM MACHINERY Lindman Crawlers, Case Steamer. Also the 10 Key PRICE TO CLEAR!! Series. Send for complete list Box 1023, Morris, MB Combine – Accessories R0G 1K0, (204)746-8282. 75 truckloads 29 gauge full hard 100,000PSI high tensile roofing & 1500 NH COMBINE, W/GAS motor, motor in good siding. 16 colours to choose from. running condition, would consider selling motor on- 3 CEDAR DEMOCRAT completely restored, Oak, ly. Phone:(204)434-6386. Leather seats, mint. Wooden wheel wagon, rubber B-Gr. coloured...... 70¢/ft.2 tire wagon, bobsleigh w/box to fit all. (204)564-2513 1990 JD 843 CORN Head, 8 Row, 30-in., Field Dropmore, MB. Multi-coloured millends...... 49¢/ft.2 Ready, Fits All Deere’s, $11,500; 1997 JD 893 Corn 2 Head, 8 Row, 30-in., Knife Rolls, Field Ready, Ask about our blowout colours...65¢/ft. $18,900; 1991 JD 843 Corn Head, 8 Row, 30-in., MULVEY “FLEA” MARKET. Osborne & Mulvey Totally Reconditioned, New Chains, Sprockets, Ave E. Wpg. Sat-Sun-Hol. 10:00a.m. to 5:00p.m. Also in stock low rib white 29 ga. ideal for Paint, $14,900; 2002 JD 893 Corn Head, 8 Row, 40+ vendors. A/C. Debit, Visa, M/C. Table/Booth archrib buildings 30-in., Totally Reconditioned, New Sprockets, rental info:(204)478-1217. mulveymarket.ca BEAT THE PRICE Chains, Etc. Mint, $28,900; CIH 1083 Corn Head, FARM MACHINERY 8 Row, 30-in., Totally Reconditioned, $14,900. ANTIQUES INCREASES CALL NOW Reimer Farm Equipment, Hwy #12 N, Steinbach, Antique Equipment BUSINESS SERVICES Fertilizer Equipment MB. Gary Reimer (204)326-7000 www.reimerfar- FOUILLARD STEEL mequipment.com

WINTER PROJECTS FOR SALE: IH W4; IH WD6; SUPPLIES LTD. BUSINESS SERVICES FLEX PLATFORMS- FALL SPECIAL- In Stock. JD IH Farmall M; IH Farmall H; JD AR styled; JD 70 ST. LAZARE, MB. Crop Consulting 216, 920- 925- 930; JD 630- (04-06), 635 (09); CIH DSL, PS; JD R; JD 1929 D 2-SPD; Oliver 77 row 1-800-510-3303 1020 25-ft.-30-ft. CIH 2020 30-ft.-35-ft. Ready to Go crop, arrow front; Oliver 880 DSL; MH 44 DSL row to Work. Air Reel Flex Platform- 2001 925 w/Crary crop; MH 55 DSL; Fordson Major DSL. FARM CHEMICAL SEED COMPLAINTS Air Reel, F.F., $18,900; 1998 930 w/Crary Air Reel, (204)745-7445 BUILDINGS $14,900; 2003 930 w/Crary Air Reel, $19,900. 3 NH We also specialize in: Crop Insurance appeals; 973 30-ft., one w/Crary Air Reel. Reimer Farm Chemical drift; Residual herbicide; Custom operator Equipment, Hwy #12 N, Steinbach, MB. Gary Reim- AUCTION SALES AFAB INDUSTRIES IS YOUR SUPERIOR post issues; Equipment malfunction; Yield comparisons, er (204)326-7000 www.reimerfarmequipment.com frame building company. For estimates and infor- Plus Private Investigations of any nature. With our mation call 1-888-816-AFAB(2322). Website: AUCTION SALES www.postframebuilding.com assistance the majority of our clients have received Auctions Various compensation previously denied. Back-Track CONCRETE FLATWORK: Specializing in place & Investigations investigates, documents your loss and finish of concrete floors. Can accommodate any assists in settling your claim. BE AN AUCTIONEER. (507)995-7803 www.auctio- floor design. References available. Alexander, MB. neerschool.com Licensed Agrologist on Staff. Available at: 204-752-2069. For more information Please call 1-866-882-4779 AUCTION SALES AUCTION SALES Strathclair U.S. Auctions U.S. Auctions Consumers Coop CHEMICALS HEADER TRAILERS & ACCESSORIES. Strathclair, MB Arc-Fab Industries. 204-355-9595 [email protected] www.arcfab.ca

(204) 365-2491 FARM MACHINERY Parts & Accessories Dealership Liquidation www.dseriescanola.ca TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 19, 2013 • 10AM FARM MACHINERY FYFE PARTS Grain Bins Location: 121 North Main Street, Makoti, ND 1-800-667-9871 • Regina AUCTIONEER’S NOTE: Rensch’s Garage is closing its doors after 95 years in business. They would like BIG BINS & FLOORS at old prices, 20,000-56,000- 1-800-667-3095 • Saskatoon bu. bins holding prices until spring. NEW MOIS- to thank their customers for their support and patronage. This will be a wonderful opportunity to purchase 1-800-387-2768 • Winnipeg TURE CABLES! Call Wall Grain for details 1-800-222-6594 • Edmonton good quality farm machinery, shop equipment and new parts. Live online bidding on major equipment. (204)269-7616 or (306)244-1144 or (403)393-2662. “For All Your Farm Parts” Major equipment sells at 12:30PM. Registration, terms & details at SteffesAuctioneers.com. CUSTOM BIN MOVING Book now! Fert Tanks. Hopper Bins/flat. Buy/Sell. Call Tim (204)362-7103 www.fyfeparts.com SALE ORDER Available at: or E-mail Requests [email protected] Parts & Shop PLAN FOR 2014, ORDER your new Brock bin with The Real Used FaRm PaRTs 10:00 AM Support Items Paterson Global winter discounts. Pour concrete now w/bin set up as early as May. Call Valley Agro (204)746-6783. sUPeRsToRe Major Shop Over 2700 Units for Salvage 11:00 AM Foods Inc. Equipment FARM MACHINERY • TRACTORS • COMBINES Grain Carts Major Winnipeg, MB • SWATHERS • DISCERS 12:30 PM Equipment GRAIN CARTS: BRENT 976, $29,000; Brent 974, Call Joe, leN oR daRWIN $28,000; Brent 874, $23,000; Brent 1084, $29,000; Finish with For Complete Terms, Lot Listing and (204) 926-9563 (306) 946-2222 2:30 PM Brent 774, $16,500; Brent 770, $15,000; Brent 674, Parts Inventory Photos Visit SteffesAuctioneers.com! $15,500; UFT Hydraulic drive #750, $14,000; UFT monday-Friday - 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. www.dseriescanola.ca 725, $17,000; Ficklin 700 Bu, $13,000; Gravity Wagons, 250-750 Bu. Phone (204)857-8403. WATROUS SALVAGE WaTRoUs, sK. FARM MACHINERY Fax: 306-946-2444 CONTRACTING Grain Dryers NEW SUKUP GRAIN DRYERS: 1/3 phase, Propane/ Harvest Salvage Co. Ltd. Natural Gas, Canola screens, various sizes. In stock 1-866-729-9876 CONTRACTING & ready for delivery. Also some used dryers available. Custom Work www.vzgrain.com (204)998-9915 5150 Richmond Ave. East BRANDON, MB. NEW MC DRYERS IN STOCK w/canola screens FOR RENT: 24-FT. PULLDOZER daily & weekly 300-2,000 BPH units. Why buy used, when you get www.harvestsalvage.ca TRACTORS / WHEEL LOADER & SKID STEER rates avail. Call (204)745-8909 or (204)242-4588. new fuel efficient & better quality & control w/MC. New, Used & Re-man. Parts Call Wall Grain for details (204)269-7616 or LOADER / HARVEST EQUIP. / GRAIN CART (306)244-1144 or (403)393-2662. Tractors Combines Swathers CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT SWATHERS / AIR DRILLS / TILLAGE EQUIP. FARM MACHINERY Grain Elevators NEW & USED TRACTOR PARTS SEMI TRACTORS & TRUCK / PICKUPS 1985 CASE 450C CRAWLER Dozer, 6-way blade, NEW COMBINE PARTS ROP canopy, hydrostatic trans, 16-in pads, 65% 80-FT. BUCKET ELEVATING LEG w/3 phase TRAILERS / SPRAYER / HAY EQUIP. undercarriage, Cummins engine rebuilt, 0-hrs, 10-HP electric motor. Phone (204)886-3304. $18,500. Phone:(204)525-4521 www.waltersequip- Large Inventory of ment.com FARM MACHINERY new and remanufactured parts GRAIN HANDLING EQUIP. / SNOWBLOWERS Grain Handling

LAWN & GARDEN / LP TANK / SHOP EQUIP. 2007 TOREQ 18000 SCRAPER 18-yd $30,000; 2008 Bobcat T250, 1,200hrs, CAH, HiFlow, Excel- BINS, TABLES, BENCHES / PARTS lent Tracks, $29,000. Call:(701)521-0581. STEEL INVENTORY / OFFICE & MISC. ITEMS FOR SALE: TD09 4-CYL angle dozer, needs undercarriage, not running at present. Phone: STEINBACH, MB. (204)745-7548. AGRI-VACS Ph. 326-2443 Tired of shovelling out your bins, RENSCH GARAGE INC. Toll-Free 1-800-881-7727 Wayne or Darwin, 701.726.5698 SINGLE OWNER RM INVITES tenders to purchase unhealthy dust and awkward augers? Fax (204) 326-5878 Or Brad Olstad at 1966 D6C dozer also 1983 613B scraper. Mainte- Walinga manufactures a nance records available. Send tenders to RM of Ed- complete line of grain Web site: farmparts.ca Steffes Auctioneers, 701.237.9173 ward attn Lisa Pierce to Box 100 Pierson MB, R0M vacs to suit your every E-mail: [email protected] 1S0 or by email [email protected] need. With no filters to TERMS: All items sold as is where is. Payment of cash or check must be made sale day before plug and less damage removal of items. Statements made auction day take precedence over all advertising. $35 done to your product than FARM MACHINERY documentation fee applies to all titled vehicles. Titles will be mailed. ND Sales Tax laws apply an auger, you’re sure to find the right system to Salvage suit you. Call now for a free Steffes Auctioneers Inc., 2000 Main Ave E, West Fargo, ND demonstration or trade in your GOODS USED TRACTOR PARTS: (204)564-2528 or 1-877-564-8734, Roblin, MB. Brad Olstad ND319, Scott Steffes ND81, old vac towards a new WALINGA AGRI-VACS Ashley Huhn ND843, Eric Gabrielson ND890, Fergus, ON: (519) 787-8227 MURPHY SALVAGE New & used parts for tractors, Carman, MB: (204) 745-2951 combines, swathers, square & round balers, tillage, Randy Kath ND894 | SteffesAuctioneers.com | IQBID.com press drills & other misc machinery. MURPHY SAL- Davidson, SK: (306) 567-3031 VAGE (204)858-2727 or toll free 1-877-858-2728. 44 The Manitoba Co-operator | November 7, 2013

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6-FT. FARM KING SNOWBLOWER w/hyd chute, FLAIL CHOPPER OR DIRECT cut forage harvest- very good condition, $900 OBO. (204)745-7445 er, right hand bar, rake or twin bar rakes; NH ANNUAL 273-278 or similar small square baler; JD 410 round BRED TIRED OF THE Tillage & Seeding baler working or parts. (204)265-3476 call or text. FEMALE HIGH COST OF WANTED: 40 OR 45-FT grain trailer. Phone: PROSPECT MARKETING FARM MACHINERY (204)638-8415. YOUR CATTLE?? Tillage & Seeding – Tillage WANTED: 80-HP (+) TRACTOR w/ or w/o loader. STEER & Phone (204)242-2362. HEIFER SALE 2008 BOURGAULT 7200 HEAVY Harrow 84-ft 800-1000 LBS. $38,000. Call:(701)521-0581. WANTED JD 530 MODEL, row crop. Phone Gor- November 28, 2013 Steers & Heifers AC 3400 DOUBLE DISC (22-in) 34-ft; Powermatic don (204)268-2392. at Grande Clairiere, MB tine harrows 130-ft; 8-in PTO grain auger 56-ft; 10- Sale at Grande Clairiere Hall at 2 pm Rob: 528-3254, 724-3400 in x 70-ft PTO auger w/hopper; Richard Wilcox REDS/BLACKS/BALDYS Ben: 721-3400 14x20 overhead door 1 glass panel w/hardware; HEAT & AIR CONDITIONING Portable Lincoln welder w/Chrysler 6-cyl engine. SIMMENTALS & ANGUS Don: 528-3477, 729-7240 Phone toll free 1-866-736-2609 for info. • 45 Bred Heifers • 20 Bred Cows 3-5 yr old Contact: FARM MACHINERY The Icynene Insulation Cows Bred to Maple Lake Bulls D.J. (Don) MacDonald Tillage & Seeding – Various ® Viewing anytime at the farm, System See Pasture Tour on website: Livestock Ltd. FOR SALE: JD 610 41-ft. deep tiller w/Summers • Sprayed foam insulation www.maplelakestockfarms.com mulchers & ammonia kit, $12,000 OBO. Phone License #1110 (204)745-7445. • Ideal for shops, barns or homes Call Gerry Bertholet • Healthier, Quieter, More 204-858-2086 or 204-741-0340 TracTors Energy Efficient® Andrea 204-483-0319 LIVESTOCK Ward Cutler 204-851-2614 Sheep For Sale FARM MACHINERY PUREBRED CLUN FOREST RAMS for sale. Born Tractors – John Deere LIVESTOCK March. Ready to breed this fall. All breeding lines from Imported British Genetics. For more informa- 2008 JD 9530T, 3,100-HRS, 36-in tracks, Power- Cattle – Black Angus tion about our Cluns go to www.oakwoodgrange.ca shift, PTO, 4Hyd, SCVs, HIDs, AT ready. $240,000. $250-$300. Phone:(204)722-2036. (Virden area) Call:(701)521-0581. www.penta.ca 1-800-587-4711 FOR SALE: REGISTERED BLACK Angus heifers, bred to calving ease Black Angus bull, to start calv- FOR SALE: JD 1840 c/w high-low JD 146 loader, ing in April. Also Registered polled Hereford heifers LIVESTOCK 3-PTH, 540/1000 PTO, 6-ft. bucket & bale forks, Stretch your bred to Hereford bull. Call Don (204)873-2430 Horses – Donkeys 8,300-hrs, good running condition, $12,000 OBO. Factory Direct Outlet ADVERTISING DOLLAR! (204)278-3308. SELLING FAST - BOOK NOW HERD DISPERSAL 18 BLACK Angus heifers, 7 2 MATURE FEMALE STANDARD Jennys, 2 stan- young Black Angus cows for sale. Bred to easy dard 2013 Jennettes, 1 2013 standard Jack. Good FOR SALE: JD 2130 3-pt., re-built engine w/146 Don’t be disappointed! 1-800-782-0794 calving Black Angus bulls. Will be preg checked & guardians, experienced w/cattle, sheep & goats. loader, painted; JD 2750 MFWD, 3-pt., 245 FEL, vaccinated. Call Jeff (204)612-1734. Phone:(204)425-3131. painted; JD 2950 MFWD, 3-pt., painted, w/265 FEL; DELUXE WOOD & WATER OUTDOOR JD 3155 MFWD, 3-pt., w/265 FEL; JD 4020 Syn- FURNACES CSA APPROVED LIVESTOCK LIVESTOCK chro; JD 4250 MFWD, powershift w/o FEL; JD 4455 Now available North American wide at prices never seen before MFWD, 3-pt., quad shift; JD 4440 Quad, fact duals; Cattle – Charolais Swine For Sale JD 4450 2WD, 3-pt., 15-SPD; JD 4450 MFWD, LIVESTOCK Quad shift; JD 4450 MFWD, 15-SPD, power shift, Mastercard, Cattle Auctions PB BULLS & HEIFER calves born Feb & Mar. Also FOR SALE: BERKSHIRE HOGS, bores & gilts plus w/wo FEL; JD 4640 2WD, 3-pt., 3 hyd, Quad shift, 8 $ Visa &Interac 1 1/2-yr old bulls. Phone Jack: (204)526-2857. Hol- market hogs. Also some Tamworth pigs. Delivery at 4497 cost. Contact Troy & Lee Collingridge front weights w/bracket. All tractors can be sold This is not available land, MB. (204)828-3317, (204)750-2759, (204)750-3082. w/new or used loaders. Mitch’s Tractor Sales Ltd. a misprint!! St. Claude, MB. Call: (204)750-2459. mitchstractor- Introductory LIVESTOCK sales.com Doorcrasher Cattle – Hereford LIVESTOCK FC30HD Unit Swine Wanted JD 8400 POWER SHIFT, 1000 PTO, 3-PTH, 4 plus accessories Special Hyd, 7,900-hrs, Performax Service Done, $64,900; 35 HEREFORD COWS & 12 bred hereford heifers. JD 840 Loader avail, $12,900. Reimer Farm Equip- You receive base pump, rad hose, insulation, All bred to start calving Feb 1st. Will keep cows un- ment, Hwy #12 N, Steinbach, MB. Gary Reimer fittings, rust inhibitor PLUS our FC30HD (can til Jan 1st 2014. Contact Glen (204)436-3377, Elm WANTED: (204)326-7000 www.reimerfarmequipment.com heat 1 building) WOOD WATER FURNACE BRED COW & HEIFER SALE Creek. BUTCHER Some claim this is “North America’s Hottest Deal!” MONDAY NOVEMEBER 18 JD 9120 POWER SHIFT, 1000 PTO, 3-PTH, 4 FOR SALE: REGISTERED POLLED Hereford HOGS Hyd, GPS, Auto Steer, 6,900-hrs, Performax Ser- Friesen Built Inc. HARRY DALKYE, MORDEN, MB Heifers, bred to calving ease Hereford bull, to start vice Inspection, $115,900. Reimer Farm Equip- (204-362-4101) calving in April. Also Registered Black Angus heif- SOWS AND BOARS ment, Hwy #12 N, Steinbach, MB. Gary Reimer 1-204-388-6150 • Toll Free 1-855-897-7278 • 140 (ALL 2ND CALVING) 3 YR OLD ers bred to Black Angus bull. Call Don (204)326-7000 www.reimerfarmequipment.com BLACK COWS, (204)873-2430 FOR EXPORT P. QUINTAINE & SON LTD. FARM MACHINERY • 19 FIRST CALVING HEIFERS. LIVESTOCK 728-7549 Tractors – 2 Wheel Drive IRON & STEEL • BRED TO BLACK ANGUS BULLS FROM THE SHORT GRASS BULL SALE Cattle – Limousin Licence No. 1123 DUE APRIL/MAY STEVE’S TRACTOR REBUILDER specializing in 2 1/8, 2 3/8, 2 7/8, 3 1/2-in oilfield pipe; 3/4, 7/8, 1- JD tractors in need of repair or burnt, or will buy for MARK YOUR CALENDARS MB Limousin Associa- in sucker rod; 4.5, 5.5, 7-in., 8 5/8, 9 5/8s casing tion. Limousin advantage sale Nov 23rd, 2013 at parts. JD parts available. Phone: 204-466-2927 or pipe. (204)252-3413, (204)871-0956. DUNCAN GEISLER, ASHERN, MB. LIVESTOCK cell: 204-871-5170, Austin. (204-768-2357) 1:30pm. Hosted at Triple R Limousin, MacGregor, MB. The best of the best will be on offer. Steers & Livestock Equipment • 35 BLACK HEIFERS, BRED BLACK FARM MACHINERY FREE STANDING CORRAL PANELS, Feeders & heifer calves, Bred heifers & proven cows w/some ANGUS, DUE MARCH ALTERNATIVE POWER BY SUNDOG SOLAR, Tractors – 4 Wheel Drive Alley ways, 30ft or order to size. Oil Field Pipe: 1.3, commercial cows. Come & check out. Your source 1.6, 1.9, 1 7/8, 2-in, 2 3/8, 2 7/8, 3 1/2. Sucker Rod: for quality Limousin genetics. Art (204)685-2628, portable/remote solar water pumping for win- 3/4, 7/8, 1. Casing Pipes: 4-9inch. Sold by the piece ter/summer. Call for pricing on solar systems, wind 1976 8630 JD, PTO, 7950-hrs, good condition, OTHER CONSIGNMENTS: Trav (204)838-2019, Bob (204)274-2490, Cheryl or semi load lots. For special pricing call Art • 150-200 BLACK COWS/ HEIFERS (204)736-2878, Bill (204)776-2322, Len generators, aeration. Carl Driedger, (204)556-2346 $13,500 OBO. Call Brian (204)981-6480. or (204)851-0145, Virden. (204)685-2628 or cell (204)856-3440. BRED BLACK ANGUS (204)937-4980, Lawrence (204)838-2198, Kevin (204)734-4797, Brad (204)638-8554. FARM MACHINERY KELLN SOLAR SUMMER/WINTER WATERING Tractors – Various FULL LINE OF COLORED & galvanized roofing, siding & accessories, structural steel, tubing, plate, For pictures and videos click on LIVESTOCK System, provides water in remote areas, improves angles, flats, rounds etc. Phone:1-800-510-3303, water quality, increases pasture productivity, ex- Case 1070,107-HP, std trans, 6,180-hrs, $7,500; www.srauction.ca Cattle – Simmental Fouillard Steel Supplies Ltd, St Lazare. tends dugout life. St. Claude/Portage, 1978 White 2-105, 6,780-hrs, 100-HP, Hydro-shift, or contact 204-379-2763. $7,500; 1982 IHC 5088, 8979-hrs, triple hyd, 1000 Myles Masson 204-447-2266 SIMM/ ANGUS OPEN HEIFERS & Simm open PTO, 18.4x38 duals, 1100 front, W/Leon 707 FEL, LIVESTOCK heifers. Contact (204)767-2327. $17,500. Phone (204)525-4521 www.waltersequip- ORGANIC ment.com Hit our readers where it counts… in the classifieds. LIVESTOCK LIVESTOCK Place your ad in the Manitoba Co-operator classifed FARM MACHINERY section. 1-800-782-0794. Cattle Various ORGANIC Cattle Auctions Organic – Grains Machinery Miscellaneous 80 RED ANGUS CROSS, Charlois cross, due to GRUNTHAL LIVESTOCK calve March/Apr. Bred to PB Red Angus. These 30-FT WHITE TANDEM DISC, new front blades, cows are 2nd calvers & are age verified. Call also a New Holland 116 Haybine. Phone Jack: Ed:(204)385-2672. (204)526-2857. Holland, MB. AUCTION MART. LTD. Hwy #205, Grunthal • (204) 434-6519 8 BALE LOW-BED, 9-FT x 26-ft, 6-in x 8-in steel 80 RED COWS FOR SALE. Approx 40 will be hav- Bioriginal Food & Science Corp., based beams, $1,000; 41-ft, 7-in Westfield grain auger REGULAR BUTCHER & GRUNTHAL, MB. ing their 2nd calf Spring 2014, approx 40 of varying in Saskatoon, is actively buying w/Kohler 16-hwp motor w/starter, $850; 6-ft swath FEEDER SALE AGENT FOR T.E.A.M. MARKETING ages. All bred to Black Angus bulls starting July 1st, roller, $175. Phone:(204)748-1024. Every Friday 9AM 2013. Priced in small groups or as a whole unit. Organic Flax from the 2013 crop year. (204)876-4798 Snowflake, MB. JD 3970 HARVESTER, $8900; NH890, $2500; I-H REGULAR If interested, please send an 8lb sample* to SPECIAL HEAVY the following address: 781, $2000; JD Hay head, $3000; 3R Corn head, CATTLE SALES COMPLETE HERD DISPERSAL, 130 Angus & An- $3000; NH 822 head 2R, $2000; NH 3R adjustable, CALF SALE gus crossed cows, mainly black with a few reds, Attn: Sandy Jolicoeur $3000; I-H 2R corn head, $800; Harsh 350 feed Friday, November 15th every TUESDAY at 9 am bred to Black Angus & Black Simmental bulls, Bioriginal Food & Science Corp. cart, $5000; Mohrlang 420 feed cart on truck, Nov 12th,19th $1,200/each. Call:(204)841-3633 or (204)386-2857. 102 Melville Street $5000; KR feeder cart, $2000; Snowco feeder 150- NEXT SHEEP & GOAT SALE & 26th Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Bu cart, $750; Haybuster 256+2 bale shredder, S7J 0R1 $6000; Weigh wagon, $2500. Phone Wednesday, November 20 @ 1:00 pm FOR SALE: 30 ANGUS cross cows, bred to Black (204)857-8403. Gates Open: Monday, November 11th Angus bulls, starting to calve Jan 15th. $1500 each. *Please state the Variety & Quantity for Sale Phone (204)822-3789, (204)362-6403. Mon.-Wed. 8AM-4PM No Sale - REMEMBRANCE DAY! For more information, PLOWS MELROE AUTORESET 8-18, $3000; Thurs. 8AM-10PM please contact Sandy at: 8-16, $3000; 7-18, $3000; 8-16 w/coulters, $4500; Saturday, November 23rd FOR SALE: 30 YOUNG cows bred Red Angus, to White 5F rollover, $3500; I-H 5-16 Semimount, Friday 8AM-6PM Bred Cow Sale calve Mar5-Apr30, full vaccination program, $1,600 306-975-9251 $750; 3-PH JD-4-16, $1000; JD 3F 3-16, $850; JD Sat. 8AM-4PM 10:00 am OBO. Also 6 Red bred heifers. Howard McDonald: 306-975-1166 drainage V-Plow, $1500; VFT rotary pitcher, $1250; REMEMBRANCE DAY - CLOSED (204)834-2931 or (204)724-5673. [email protected] Degelman 14-ft rock rake, $7500; Haybuster L-106 Please call in your consignment this Sales Agent for picker, $2500; Case 450 skidsteer, 1260-hrs, Fall to enable us to FOR SALE: 40 ANGUS cows mainly Black Angus $18,000; Tractor cab, $600; Phone (204)857-8403. HIQUAL INDUSTRIES promote your stock in advance to We also have a line of Agri-blend all natural bred to Black Angus for May & June calving, asking $1,600 per cow OBO. (204)247-0388, Roblin, MB. TD9 PARTS FOR SALE including dozer tracks & prospective buyers. products for your livestock needs. PETS other misc parts. Phone (204)378-2763. For more information call: 204-694-8328 (protein tubs, blocks, minerals, etc) For on farm appraisal of livestock FOR SALE: AN AWESOME group of fully vacc Jim Christie 204-771-0753 Red, Red White face, Blacks & Tans Char bred FARM MACHINERY or for marketing information please call PETS & SUPPLIES Machinery Wanted Scott Anderson 204-782-6222 Harold Unrau (Manager) Cell 871 0250 heifers. Bred to proven easy calving Red Angus Mike Nernberg 204-807-0747 Auction Mart (204) 434-6519 bulls, hit the ground running & yet wean heavy. My 2012 calves off 1st calf heifers weaned at 635-lb EZ-ON MEDIUM DUTY DISC, 20-26-ft, others con- MB. Livestock Dealer #1111 12 WK OLD MAREMMA puppy, will be large guar- www.winnipeglivestocksales.com steers & 588-lb heifers, bred for 60 day calving sidered; Late model 5020 JD tractor; NH 1475 hay- dian dog, being raised w/sheep. $350. Phone Licence #1122 starting Mar 6th, 2014, your pick $1,700. Also have bine; L3 Gleaner combine. Phone:(306)876-4707. WWW.GRUNTHALLIVESTOCK.COM (204)367-8945. a select package of all black heifers bred to Black FARM MACHINERY FARM MACHINERY FARM MACHINERY Angus 45 day breeding program to start Apr 1st, 2014, your pick $1,750. All heifers have been preg BORDER COLLIE PUPS for sale. Both parents on Machinery Miscellaneous Machinery Miscellaneous Machinery Miscellaneous checked using ultrasound. I guarantee if you come site, 3 females blk/w & 4 males, 2 are blk/w, 2 are to have a look you won’t be disappointed. Call Ja- red/w, $125 ea, ready to go October 10th. No Sun- son (204)724-6093 or (204)466-2939. day calls please (204)656-4430.

FOR SALE: AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERD x Border HERD DISPERSAL OF 40 young Charolais & Collie pups. Black & white in color, ready Nov 10th. Charolais cross cows. Bred Charolais for Mar 04 $50/pup. Phone:(204)838-2397. calving. (204)638-8502 or (204)648-5186, Dauphin.

HERD DISPERSAL SALE: Angus crosses Red & REAL ESTATE Black 50 cows, 10 bred heifers, 10 open heifers & 3 bulls, quiet. Call evenings (204)638-8561. REAL ESTATE Houses & Lots

1,400-SQFT HOME, FULL BASEMENT, attached & detached garage, 4 other bldgs, 2-ac lot, garden plots, shows like new. Phone:(204)768-3044 or (204)302-9106.

FARM HOUSE FREE APPROX 1,150-sq.ft. to be moved or salvaged, excellent for cottage, Oak Bluff. Phone (204)895-8326 or (204)895-0084. The Manitoba Co-operator | November 7, 2013 45

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READY TO MOVE HOMES - Beautiful homes still FOR SALE 320-ACS IN the RM of Clanwilliam only FALLNOTRE CLEARANCE DAME SALE, Save USED Now! GoodOIL se- available for fall delivery. 3 bedrooms, walk-in clos- FARM LAND FOR SALE BY TENDER 1-mi east of Otter Lake, & 3-mi from Riding Moun- lection 5th wheels & travel trailers. Call John Wil- NOTRE •• Buy Buy UsedUsed Oil et & ensuite, main floor laundry. 1,320-sqft - Sealed, written tenders for property in the RM of tain National Park. One of the quarters is bush & liams @ & GNR FILTER Camping World:(204)233-4478DEPOT or • Buy Batteries $75,000, 1,520-sqft - $90,000. Call Marvin Homes native pasture & would be great for recreation or Toll Free:(800)448-4667. Email: [email protected] • Buy Batteries Pembina will be received by: Inc:(204)326-1493, (204)355-8484. Steinbach, MB. hunting. The other quarter has 120-acs of culti- • Buy Used Oil • Buy Batteries DAME •• Collect Collect UsedUsed Filters www.marvinhomes.ca SELBY LAW OFFICE vatable land & is presently sown to hay. Tel: Gor- Advertise• Collect your Used unwanted Filters equipment • Collect Oilin the Containers Classifieds. • Collect Oil Containers 351 Main St., PO Box 279 don Gentles (204)761-0511. HomeLife Home Pro- • Collect Oil Containers Call our toll-free number and place your ad with our USED • Antifreeze REAL ESTATE Manitou, MB. R0G 1G0 fessional Realty Inc. friendlySouthern staff, and don’t and forget Western to ask Manitobaabout our prepay- Farms & Ranches – Manitoba PROPERTY ment bonus. PrepayTel: for204-248-2110 3 weeks and get 2 weeks free! Southern,Southern Eastern, GUY & SUSAN JOHNSON of Eddystone, MB in- 1-800-782-0794. OIL & FABULOUS WORKING CATTLE RANCH. Mostly NE ¼ 3-2-8 WPM tend to sell private lands: SW 11-25-12W; NW Westernand ManitobaWestern newer facilities w/320 deeded acs & 320 leased acs Excepting M. and M. 11-25-12W; NE 10-25-12W FR; SE 10-25-12W FR; Manitoba Co-operator classifieds, 1-800-782-0794. FILTER Manitoba w/1,124SF, 2 bdrm built 2010, attached insulated (being approx. 160 cultivated acres) NE 02-25-12W; NW 02-25-12W; SE 02-25-12 W; double garage, 44’x32’ heated & insulated work SW 02-25-12W; NE 03-25-12W; SE 03-25-12W; DEPOT Tel: 204-248-2110 shop, older barn, elec fencing & more. Balmoral, TENDERS CLOSE: November 15, 2013. NW 05-24-12W; SE 05-24-12W; NW 17-24-12W; RECYCLING $645,000. Call Claudette @ L.J. Baron Realty, SE 33-23-12W to John & Deana Martin & Katherine www.ljbaron.com, 888-629-6700 For further information contact Lansdell who intend to acquire the following agricul- For Sale: RM of MCCREARY 719-acs farm (cattle, S. Tristan Smith at tural Crown land leases: N1/2 28-23-12W; NE elk, bison) 1,064-sq.ft. bungalow & yard site, Phone:(204) 242-2801 29-23-12W; E1/2 32-23-12W; N1/2 33-23-12W; SW outbldgs. 3) PLUMAS 1,156-sq.ft. 2+ BDRM MOD- 33-23-12W; W1/2 3-24-12W; Sec 4-24-12W; NE Fax: (204) 242-2723 5-24-12W; NE 08-24-12W; SE 08-24-12W; Sec ERN HOME 4.17-ACS, ca c vac, WORKSHOPS & Email: [email protected] MORE! 4) ARDEN 5-acs 2+ bdrm renov. Home dbl 09-24-12W; NW 08-12-24W E1/2; SW 10-24-12W, garage. Also 2-ac lot only $8,000; 5) 1 section of SW 16-24-12W; NE 17-24-12W; SW 08-24-12W pastureland NE of GLADSTONE, fenced & dug- FARMLAND FOR SALE BY Tender: The SE1/4 E1/2; SE 17-24-12W; SW 17-24-12W E1/2 by Unit outs, $269,000; 6) Acerage w/3-bdrm home 10-10-4 WPM located in the RM of Portage la Prai- Transfer. If you wish to comment on or object to the w/trucker’s shed 72x36, in OBERON, $229,000. rie, consisting of approximately 156-acs of cultivat- eligibility of this purchaser please write to: Director, Phone Liz:(204)476-6362 or John:(204)476-6719. ed farmland, is hereby offered for sale by tender. MAFRI, Agricultural Crown Lands, PO Box 1286, We BUY used oil & filters Gill & Schmall Agencies. Interested parties must forward formal tenders, to- Minnedosa MB R0J 1E0; or Fax (204)867-6578. gether w/certified cheque for 5% of the tender price Collection of plastic oil jugs solid 3-bdrm KOMARNO 1,200-AC BEEF RANCH, payable to “D’Arcy & Deacon LLP in Trust” on or N1/2 NW 35-20-24 W1 NE of Rossburn, MB: Land MORE SELECTION home; Inwood 1,020-ac, ranch only $500,000; Fish- before Nov. 21st, 2013. The Purchaser shall rely is rolling has approx 38 arable acs & the balance is Glycol recovery services er Branch 574-ac grain, 1,800-sqft bungalow; Eriks- entirely on their own inspection of the property & bush & water, $45,000. Karen Goraluk Salesperson dale 640-ac, right on Hwy 68, $150,000; Dallas Specialized waste removal MORE OFTEN shall be responsible for payment of the GST or (204)773-6797. NorthStar Insurance & Real Estate 1,000-ac, presently hayland, good for grain; shall self-assess for GST purposes. Highest or any www.north-star.ca 2,061-ac N of Fisher Branch, 600-ac cultivated, Winter & Summer windshield tender not necessarily accepted. Closing of the sale MORE very reasonable; 1,260-ac Red Rose, 500 in hay, & transfer of possession of the property shall be SW-5-25-14W RM OF ALONSA, 70-acres tame washer fluid OVER only $360,000, offers. See these and others on Dec. 15th, 2013 or earlier by mutual agreement. hay. Good hunting (wildlife opportunity) Surrounded manitobafarms.ca. Manitobafarms.ca sells Manito- Peak Performance anti-freeze DEALS... For further info please contact John C. Stewart at by crown land, fenced in. Tender by Nov 22, 2013. 43,000 ba farms, so list yours now. Call Harold: (204)925-5368. Tenders should be submitted to: Mail to 48 Stradbrook Place, Dauphin MB, R7N ( available in bulk or drums ) PIECES OF AG (204)253-7373. Delta Real Estate. EQUIPMENT! D’Arcy & Deacon LLP 2200-One Lombard Place 0M9. GRANT TWEED Wpg, MB R3B 0X7 Attn: John C. Stewart Tenders Your Farm Real Estate Specialist. Close: Nov. 21st, 2013 REAL ESTATE Developing a successful farm takes years of Land For Rent Proud Supporter of Manitoba Businesses & Municipalities Find it fast at hard work. When it’s time to sell there are many factors to consider. I can provide the FOR SALE: 604-ACS OF vacant land, of which WANTED: LOOKING FOR CROPLAND in Argyle, 500-acs is good grain land, only 12-min from Brandon The only company that collects, experience & expertise Stonewall, Warren, Balmoral, Grosse Isle, St Fran- recycles and re-uses in Manitoba! to help you through the process. To arrange a in the RM of Daly. Tel: Gordon Gentles (204)761-0511. cis, Elie & surrounding area. Please call Deric 888-368-9378 ~ www.envirowestinc.com confidential, obligation free meeting, HomeLife Home Professional Realty Inc. (204)513-0332, leave msg. please call (204)761-6884 anytime. Website; www.granttweed.com FARM MACHINERY FARM MACHINERY FARM MACHINERY FARM MACHINERY Machinery Miscellaneous Machinery Miscellaneous Machinery Miscellaneous Machinery Miscellaneous REAL ESTATE Farms & Ranches – Wanted GOOD QUALITY GRAIN & Cattle Farms wanted for Canadian & Overseas Clients. For a confidential meeting to discuss the possible sale of your farm or to talk about what is involved, telephone Gordon Gentles (204)761-0511 www.homelifepro.com or Jim McLachlan (204)724-7753, www.homelife- Why would you buy a used John Deere? pro.com Home Professional Realty Inc. GRAIN & CATTLE FARMS wanted for both overseas & Canadian buyers. Call me to discuss all options & current farmland market prices. Rick Taylor: For the same reasons you’d buy new. (204)867-7551. [email protected] Homelife Re- alty, Brandon, MB. REAL ESTATE Land For Sale 640-ACS PICTURESQUE FARM LAND adjacent to Turtle Mountain near Boissevain in the RM of Mord- en. All land is well drained, could all be broken, or left for good wildlife viewing, or wildlife hunting. Can be purchased as a package or in separate units. SW 3-2-20 80-acs, 50-acs broke, rest wooded pasture, w/10-yr old home, 2,400+ sq.ft., 30-ft.x80-ft. biotech; SW 3-2-20 80-acs w/50-acs broke, the rest wooded pasture, w/restored older home, 3,900+ sq.ft.; NW 3-2-20 160-acs w/69-acs broke, the rest partially wooded pasture; NE 4-2-20 160-acs w/94-acs broke, rest partially wooded pastures; SE 4-2-20 160-acs w/125-acs broke, rest wooded pasture. (204)534-6979 75.76-ACS. VERY BEAUTIFUL LARGE treed yard, many species. Several large buildings, rest in Alfalfa, Hydro & Water. Must see 10-mi NE of Sel- kirk. Reduced to $144,000. Call Harry (204)482-7251. FARM LAND FOR SALE: 4 quarters hay land & 4 quarters pasture, $500,000. Phone (204)646-4226 FARMLAND FOR SALE BY TENDER: Sealed, written tenders for property in the RM of Morris will be received by: HARRY WIENS LAW OFFICE 2-500 Main Street, P.O. Box 99 Winkler, MB R6W 4A4. For the following legally described property: NW 1/4 33-5-2WPM, excepting Water Control Works Plan 1242 MLTO. Being approximately 159.70-ac. CONDITIONS OF TENDER: 1.Interest- ed parties must rely on their own inspection & knowledge of the property. 2.Tenders must be received on or before 5:00p.m. on Nov., 28, 2013. 3.Tenders must be accompanied by a deposit of 5% of the amount offered, payable to HARRY WI- ENS LAW OFFICE. Deposit cheques accompanying unaccepted bids will be returned. 4.Highest or any tender not necessarily accepted. The Vendors are not obligated to sell any of the land, or to accept any Tender. 5.The purchaser(s) shall be responsible for payment of GST or shall self-assess for GST. For CONDITIONS OF SALE & further information contact: HARRY J. WIENS or JOAN FRANZ at: Ph. 204-325-4615 or by Fax. 204-325-6712. Email:[email protected] or [email protected] FARMLAND FOR SALE IN RM of Thompson, SE 1/4 of 5-5-5WPM, 159.4-acs. Contact Melvin Toews at Golden Plains Realty Ltd. Ph: (204)745-3677.

FARM LAND FOR SALE. SW 33-5-2W, 160-acs, SE 33-5-2W, 160-acs in the RM of Morris. Deadline for bids December 13, 2013. Highest or any bid not There are many reasons to buy a pre-owned John Deere tractor or combine, and they necessarily accepted. Mail bids to Bill Rempel, Box 81 Rosenort MB, R0G 1W0. Ph:(204)746-2092, all come down to one thing. Value. Fx:(204)746-2112. Technology. Consider–a 3-year old John Deere 8R. When it came off the line it was LAND FOR SALE AutoTrac™ Ready and JDLink™ enabled*. With one phone call to your dealer, you can Selling 100% shares begin using precision technology to help reduce inputs, improve yields, and get of Corporation more done in less time. Shares consist of: Uptime. You can’t make money standing still. Pre-owned John Deere equipment, like a SE 8-4-4E - 160 acres 9770 Combine, comes fully supported by your John Deere dealer. The pay-off: reliable, SW 4-4-4E - 160 acres consistent performance, backed by an unrivaled dealer network. (both parcels are in the RM Resale value. John Deere tractors and combines are among the best in the industry of DeSalaberry) at holding their value. So when the time comes and you’re ready to trade up to another Deadline for bids used or new John Deere tractor or combine, your investment delivers yet again.

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