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April 30, 2015

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A long wait for an important ride

Avian flu on Manitoba’s doorstep The best line of defence is at the farm gate and barn door

In the event of an emergency on your operation, are you prepared for the 30- to 60-minute wait for help to arrive?

By Shannon VanRaes co-operator staff

anitoba’s egg and poultry producers are on high alert as avian influenza spreads to neighbouring jurisdictions. More than 75,000 birds have already been euthanized at two farms in Ontario and farms in the American Midwest have seen more than seven million birds destroyed this year, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Now cases have been found in areas bordering Manitoba. “What we’ve been doing with our producers is just keeping them up to date with the developments, particularly those in Minnesota,” said Cory Rybuck, general manager of Manitoba Egg Farmers. “There were a couple of confirmed cases in Roseau County, which is right along the Manitoba border,” he said. A s re p o r t e d by t h e G r a n d Fo r k s H e r a l d , 26,000 turkeys have been

The province is planning changes to reduce the rural wait for emergency services. photo: jennifer paige By Jennifer Paige Co-operator Staff

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he distance between rural communities, weather, dated road information and deteriorating road conditions are all obstacles for Manitoba’s first responders trying to reach on-farm emergencies. Adding pressure, EMS stations in Manitoba are mandated to meet a 30-minute response, from the time the emergency call comes in to the time the ambulance reaches the patient. “There are processes in place to ensure an ambulance arrives as soon as possible,” Corene Debreuil, director of emergency services with Manitoba Health, Healthy Living and Seniors. “If an ambulance in one community is addressing a case, the Manitoba Transportation Co-ordination Centre (MTCC) will reposition an ambulance from community A to a location between communities A and B when the community B ambulance is busy. This redeployment is called geo-posting and is done to ensure both communities have minimal response times.” A response compliance report by EMS stations in rural Manitoba, compiled by the MTCC, shows 50 per cent of rural EMS stations in Manitoba aren’t reaching the mandate. Seventeen of 34 stations in the southwestern region of Manitoba are not

reaching the province’s 30-minute window, based on averages of data collected from each station from April 1, 2013 to March 31, 2014. “It is the responsibility of municipalities to provide this updated information to MTCC so paramedics have the most up-to-date information available,” said Debreuil. “In rural areas, it is always a good idea for residents to be familiar with their rural address and to have a rural address marker at the end of the lane or driveway. It’s also important to keep address markers visible by ensuring they are not overgrown or covered by snow.” Ac c o rd i n g t o Ma n i t o b a He a l t h , response times could be skewed during a slow month or high calls in one month and station statistics can become inflated when other stations are closed, increasing service areas. “It’s very difficult to compare stations or regions, because every site has its own unique challenges. There are a number of factors that can affect response times, such as the distances in the area of coverage, staffing models and weather,” said Debreuil. Currently, Manitoba Health is working to design a provincial model that will reduce ambulance wait times and increase the quality of care. A large-scale review of the provincial EMS system recommended in March 2013 that 18 EMS stations be closed

across Manitoba. Eleven of those stations are in southwestern Manitoba. The closures would allow for strategic placement of primary-care paramedic stations, which are staffed full time. “Provincial data shows that systems with on-call paramedics can lead to longer response times, because the paramedics must first travel to the station and the ambulance before they are able to head to the scene of the emergency,” said Debreuil. “The province has been moving away from on-call systems to implementing full-time, primary-care positions.”

A pricey ride

Besides ensuring their property can be easily located, Manitoba producers may also want to carry insurance that covers ambulance transportation to avoid a costly bill following a medical emergency. Fees for ambulance transportation vary between provinces and cities as they depend on subsidies from the province and municipalities. Statistics Canada says Manitoba has the highest ambulance fees in the country. The Prairie Mountain Health Region has the highest flat rate in the country at $530. In addition to the flat fee, depending on the situation, fees can increase by kilometres travelled, non-residency and the need for advanced life support. See SAFE FARMS on page 7 »

STATSCAN: Farmers plan less canola, more wheat » PAGE 19

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‘Teaming up’ to fight hunger

Raising a ruckus Chicken processors don’t like new allocation agreement

A new initiative invites groups and individuals to sponsor an acre By Amanda Thorsteinsson Communications Officer

CROPS Hurry up and wait Don’t be in a rush to work up that winter wheat

FEATURE The survey says… Farmers will soon know the extent of clubroot infection in Manitoba

CROSSROADS Talking turkey Fairholme Colony’s barn manager has raised turkeys for 40 years

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Editorials Comments What’s Up Livestock Markets

Grain Markets Weather Vane Classifieds Sudoku

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lympic gold medal-winning speed skater Cindy Klassen has signed up to be a farmer this summer as part of a Mennonite Central Committee (MCC) and Canadian Foodgrains Bank (CFGB) fundraising campaign. “This year, I’m helping provide food for hungry people around the world by trading in my skates and becoming a farmer,” she says in a release. “And I invite others to join me!” Klassen isn’t actually going to drive a tractor, plant seeds and then harvest a crop. Instead, she’s providing $300 to pay for the costs of growing one acre on a farm in southern Manitoba through Grow Hope, a new joint project of Mennonite Central Committee Manitoba and Canadian Foodgrains Bank. After harvest, the crop will be sold for as much as $500 per acre, which will then be deposited into the MCC account in the CFGB. When MCC withdraws the funds for its programs in the developing world, it can be matched up to 4:1 by the Canadian government — the $300 sponsorship can grow into as much as $2,500 when used for humanitarian aid. “In other words, these gifts will grow, both literally as a crop rises from the ground, and financially as the crop is sold and matched by the Canadian government,” says Brad Reimer, who directs communications and donor relations for MCC Manitoba. The goal of Grow Hope is to invite churches, families and individuals to help people who are hungry in the developing world by joining Klassen in sponsoring an acre.

Canada’s Cindy Klassen competing in the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics photo: REUTERS/Jerry Lampen

“Sponsors will get updates about the crop through the growing season and have access to educational, worship and devotional resources about farming, food and hunger,” Reimer says. “We think this is an excellent and powerful way for a Sunday school class, small group, or for the whole church to help people who don’t have enough to eat.” Sponsors who live in southern Manitoba will also be invited to come to the farm to see the crops harvested at the end of the growing season. Funds raised by Grow Hope will be used by MCC to respond to food emergencies, to help people in the developing world achieve food security, or to provide nutritious food for mothers and children. People who want to be part of Grow Hope can learn more and sign up at http://mccmanitoba.ca/growhope or call MCC at 1-888-622-6337. Amanda Thorsteinsson, communications officer

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Farm and food goodies in federal budget well received Farmers will get an increased capital gains exemption when they sell the farm By Alex Binkley

Chris Kyte, president of Food Processors of Canada, said the continuation of the ACCA is important for food companies hoping to expand their production. “If we are to compete, continuous investment is necessary. This measure provides predictably.”

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arm groups are welcoming federal budget provisions that offer longsought-after increases in the capital gains exemption on farm sales, the manufacturing equipment depreciation allowance and trade expansion programs. Increasing the capital gains exemption to $1 million from $813,000 has been on the Canadian Federation of Agriculture’s wish list for years. Implementing it immediately will “have a meaningful impact,” said CFA president Ron Bonnett. It should save farmers $50 billion during the next decade. The move reflects the rising value of modern farms and will provide “greater flexibility for both the retirees and new entrants,” he added. The exemption “is an important tool for helping farmers manage the tax burden associated with the transfer of farm assets.” The measures for agri-food sector are modest and would have made more impact if other barriers to intergenerational transfers such as the value of dairy and poultry quotas had been addressed along with investments in crop varietal development research and climate change adaptation, he said. Gar y Stanford, president of Grain Growers of Canada, was pleased to see expanded trade promotion in the budget. Combined with the increased capital gains exemption, “investments in research funding and changes in taxation could help ensure a s e c u re f u t u re f o r t h e Canadian agriculture sector.”

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Faster depreciation

Canada’s Prime Minister Stephen Harper (l) and Finance Minister Joe Oliver walk to the House of Commons to deliver the federal budget on Parliament Hill in Ottawa April 21, 2015. Photo: REUTERS/Patrick Doyle

“Ensuring food safety is priority No. 1 for Canada’s federally registered meat processors and every investment in food safety contributes to a further strengthening of this country’s world-class food safety system.” Jim Laws, executive director, Canadian Meat Council

the Canadian Pork Council endorsed a promise to invest $18.1 million over two years to expand the Agriculture C a n a d a’s M a r k e t A c c e s s Secretariat (MAS) along with o t h e r t ra d e d e ve l o p m e n t i n i t i a t i ve s. T h i s i n c l u d e s introducing new agricultural trade commissioners abroad

and taking on a more active role in setting international science-based standards. CCA president Dave Solverson said the MAS has proven its worth since it was set up in 2009 through market access agreements and trade deals. The budget contained

a 10-year renewal of the Ac c e l e ra t e d Ca p i t a l Co s t Allowance (ACCA), which C a r l a Ve n t i n o f Fo o d & Consumer Products Canada called, “a win for Canadian f o o d , b e ve ra g e a n d c o n sumer product manufacturers that will have a positive impact on the economy. “The concrete, long-term e x t e n s i o n n ow p r ov i d e s businesses with more plann i n g c e r t a i n t y f o r l a rg e r investment projects and encourages investment in the innovative technologies required to boost productivity,” she added. “Ultimately, i t’s a n o t h e r t o o l t o h e l p Canadian manufacturers grow here at home and compete for new business investments globally.”

Jim Laws, Canadian Meat Council executive director, said his members appreciated the ACCA extension because it will allow companies to write off equipment faster. It enables companies to acquire processing machines that will ensure food safety. “Ensuring food safety is priority No. 1 for Canada’s federally registered meat processors and every investment in food safety contributes to a further strengthening of this country’s worldclass food safety system,” he said. Fo o d p ro c e s s i n g i s t h e largest manufacturing industry in Canada, producing $92.9 billion in shipm e n t s. T h e AC C A w o u l d h a v e e x p i re d a t t h e e n d of this year but will now encourage Canadian food manufacturers to continue making long-term investments in machinery and equipment. CFA also noted that the cut in the small business tax rate to nine per cent from 11 per cent “should lend support to farm businesses as well.” It also noted that greater Canadian support for establishing international s c i e n c e - b a s e d s t a n d a rd s could reduce non-tariff barriers Canadian food exports face in various parts of the world. “Non-science-based standards are likely going to become a bigger issue with trade amongst developed countries.”

Premier delivers provincial address Premier Selinger sheds light on province’s optimistic attributes and fields a few hot-button questions at state-of-the-province address By Jennifer Paige Co-operator staff

re m i e r Greg Selinger used a state-of-the-province address here to announce things will s o o n b e s p e e d i n g u p i n we s t e r n Manitoba. T h e Tr a n s - C a n a d a s p e e d l i m i t between Virden and Winnipeg will be set at 110 km/h, up from 100 as of June 2, a change he said would be welcomed by most Manitobans. “Ma n i t o b a n s h a v e b e e n a s k i n g for an increase in speed limits when safety allows it,” Selinger said in an address to the Brandon Chamber of Commerce. “By gradually implementing this increase as we have been upgrading sections of the national highway, we’ve been able to incor-

porate safety measures including improving intersections, paving shoulders, creating rubble strips and installing better signage and guardrails.” Since 2007, approximately $242 million has been invested in upgrading and improving the Trans-Canada from the Saskatchewan border to Winnipeg. Selinger said the federal budget announced last week will reduce provincial revenues cut by $9 million. “A lot of the measures they took impact our tax base so... we lose revenue when they take those measures,” said Selinger, whose government is set to soon deliver its own budget. “It has an impact on the budget for sure. I mean when you lose revenue it makes it harder to balance.” When asked by reporters about the

province’s moratorium on the province’s hog barns he said, “we would certainly like to end this moratorium on pork, but not at the risk of impacting our land and water.” He also commented on the recent majority sale of the CWB to G3 Global Grain Group. “These are early days and we will have to wait to see how this is truly going to impact our producers on the ground, but I can tell you that we are certainly in support of Manitoba producers getting adequate prices for their products,” he said. “We are hopeful that the new partner in this endeavour will ensure the maximum value for our producers as well as transparency in its handlings.” Jennifer.paige@fbcpublishing.com

Manitoba Premier Greg Selinger delivered a state-of-the-province address in Brandon on April 23. photo: jennifer paige

The Manitoba Co-operator | April 30, 2015

OPINION/EDITORIAL

What’s it going to take?

ou could have mistaken Co-operator reporter Lorraine Stevenson for a coal miner, coated as she was with black dirt, after she ventured out across southern Manitoba during those 70- to 90-kilometreper-hour winds April 15. But for the modern farm equipment and steel granaries in the background, her photographs of airborne and drifting soil could have been taken in the 1930s instead of Laura Rance 2015. Editor Those photos and videos are posted on the Manitoba Co-operator website: http:// www.manitobacooperator.ca. If you can stand it, turn up the volume and listen to the wind’s eerie howl. The story tells itself. The headlines that week were all about the toll a tragic combination of wind and fire took. But those winds caused immeasurable damage to soil as well — just as we were entering Soil Conservation Week in Canada. Unfortunately, these black blizzards occur almost every year around this time in southern Manitoba, either just before or immediately after fields have been seeded. Blackened snowbanks at the fields’ edges provide evidence there is soil moving during the winter too. Many will say the fact that it’s only happening a few times a year is a good thing — a sign of how much progress has been made. True, this is a far cry from the past when parts of the Prairies were on the verge of becoming incapable of producing a crop. Nowadays, the acres on the Prairies left to summerfallow are at an all-time low. The amount of tillage farmers use has been dramatically reduced, and even on that extraordinarily windy day, there were fields in which the soil was staying put side by side with fields in which soil was being lost. But that raises the question: why is it happening at all? We are fully aware that some of the most lucrative crops farmers can grow in southern Manitoba leave little residue behind. That said, farmers do have options for protecting their soils. Only some are using them. Municipal officials will now be busy assessing the damage to the drainage infrastructure from the windstorm. Several areas are now one heavy rainstorm — also common this time of year — away from serious overland flooding. It’s an expensive job cleaning out those ditches. Municipalities successfully lobbied for $1.9 million in disaster assistance to help clean drainage systems after one windy weekend in May 2008. Those costs can be easily calculated. What is more difficult to account for is the cost of lost productivity in the affected fields for the present and future generations. We suspect that loss is higher than any lost productivity a farmer might incur through measures that would help keep the soil intact, such as maintaining shelterbelts, sowing cover crops in the fall, leaving the stubble from last year’s crop intact, or leaving more of the previous crop’s residue on the land. The difference is, farmers don’t know how much wind erosion costs them because there are lots of variables that affect yields. They might actually receive compensation if those plugged drains result in flooded fields that prevent them from seeding or harvesting a crop. That’s despite the fact that under a little-known statute called the Manitoba Land Rehabilitation Act, municipalities have the authority to regulate tillage practices to control erosion, provided their plan is approved by the provincial minister. Section 8 (1) states: A municipality may, by bylaw, provide for the regulation and control of tillage practices that, in the opinion of the council, are liable to cause rapid soil deterioration by wind erosion. Section 8 (2): A bylaw may apply to the whole of the municipality or any portion designated. Section 8 (3): The bylaw may contain provisions requiring adoption of the practice of strip farming, the growing of cover crops, the providing of trash cover or the spreading of straw or other refuse on cultivated lands, prohibiting the burning of stubble, prohibiting the cutting or requiring the planting of trees, requiring, prohibiting, or governing, tillage operations, and regulating or prohibiting the growing of crops in specified areas. These laws date back to the 1940s, Alberta has recently updated its statute, Saskatchewan’s was repealed in 2012. The Manitoba legislation appears to have been forgotten, but remains listed as active on the provincial government’s website. Bylaws, fines and regulation are never the preferred way of making change. But on the basis of this, it is hard to justify disaster assistance or spending ratepayers’ money cleaning up a post-windstorm mess. There are no doubt farmers and organizations who believe no government would dare interfere with something so individually specific to a farm’s management as tillage practices. They used to say that about stubble burning too. laura@fbcpublishing.com

Labour shortages a risk for agriculture The following is an excerpt from testimony by Mark Wales, chair, Canadian Agricultural Human Resource Council before the Standing Senate Committee On Agriculture And Forestry Evidence in Ottawa.

ne of our biggest challenges is the seasonality issues associated with our industry. The horticulture sector, which encompasses 120 different crops comprised of fruit, vegetables, flowers and ornamental plants, necessitates a mixture of full-time, long-term seasonal, short-term seasonal and harvest workers. The horticulture sector is a huge contributor to the Ontario economy and to the broader Canadian economy. Farm gate sales alone in Ontario exceed $1.4 billion yearly from Ontario horticulture. Horticulture is just one of the value chains that deals with workforce issues associated with seasonality. Grain farmers have seeding and harvesting deadlines that involve intensive workloads in the spring and fall. Also, livestock producers in the cattle industry have an intensive workload associated with the calving season. Sheep producers likewise have a shortage of skilled shepherds willing to work in seasonal positions. The seafood sector is also one of Agriculture Canada’s value-chain roundtables. It, too, has a seasonal component. There needs to be a clear recognition that there will always be a seasonal part to agriculture and our food production that won’t be able to provide full-time jobs. One of the most frightening things as an employer is to spend hundreds of thousands of dollars to grow a crop, get it to harvest and not have enough people to harvest it. The possibility of losing a perishable crop to frost or overmaturity is always a real, daunting issue for farmers.

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The other unique workforce challenge our industry is dealing with is rural depopulation. This is a trend affecting rural areas across Canada, including Ontario. According to a research series prepared for the Rural Ontario Institute, Ontario’s non-metro economy has been declining since October of 2012. The sector with the largest employment decline since the peak in 2008 was manufacturing. The long-run pattern shows total employment in non-metro Ontario has been generally flat since 2004. There is clearly a deficit in the balance of incoming versus exiting working-age population, which predominates in non-metro areas of the province. Potential labour market shortages are more likely to be a concern in these areas. The rural challenge is that our employment opportunities are in non-urban areas, making it difficult for employers to access and attract workers, and there are many reasons for that, for example, housing, transportation and access to childcare. According to rural statistics prepared for the Federation of Canadian Municipalities in 2014, the new rural challenge is to create people, not jobs. People creation, not job creation, holds the key to growth in rural Canada. Canada is approaching a scenario with more deaths than births, and some rural areas are already there. To grow, these communities must attract immigrants or migrants from elsewhere in Canada. The Canadian Agriculture and Agri-Food Workforce Action Plan research is indicating that a gain for the agriculture and agri-food industry is a gain for Canadian rural development. Repopulating rural Canada with workers wanting to work in the agriculture industry will stimulate economic growth and jobs for all Canadians and provide a lasting rural economic and development feature.

May 1960

armers getting ready to seed the 1960 crop could visit their Case dealer to see this equipment advertised in our May 5 issue. At a meeting of the Prairie Flood Control Organization in Brandon the previous week, Agriculture Minister George Hutton said plans were being completed for the Winnipeg Floodway, and engineers were also considering an Assiniboine River dam at Holland or a diversion into Lake Manitoba at Portage. The Fairford Dam at the north end of Lake Manitoba was to be completed the next year, and would “protect farms in the Interlake area,” the story said. We reported that plans for crop insurance in “the northern test area” might be dropped for lack of interest. Signup had not reached the minimum 25 per cent required, as it had in the other three areas. Manitoba Women’s Institute Week was announced for June 13-17 to mark the organization’s 50th anniversary. Premier Duff Roblin and Agriculture Minister George Hutton were to speak at a meeting in Winnipeg, and the delegates were to travel to unveil a plaque in Morris, where the group was one of the oldest operating. Provincial special crop agronomist Dave Durksen said there was a disappointing response to increased

market demand for rapeseed. Contracts had only been signed for about 15,000 acres, but Durksen said the province could easily market four or five times that much. “There is some concern that Manitoba farmers are unable to break from the tradition of cereal production,” the story said.

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COMMENT/FEEDBACK

Why people continue to oppose GMOs Anti-GMO messages resonate with human intuitions about meddling with nature Ghent University release

“We want to bring the two sides more together, you cannot say every GMO is bad. You have to look at each case separately to make a judgment.”

Letters

team of Belgian philosophers and plant biotechnologists has turned to cognitive science to explain why opposition to genetically modified organisms (GMOs) has become so widespread, despite positive contributions GM crops have made to sustainable agriculture. In a paper published April 10 in Trends in Plant Science, they argue that the human mind is highly susceptible to the negative and often emotional representations put out by certain environmental groups and other opponents of GMOs. The researchers urge the general public to form opinions on GMOs on a case-by-case basis, thereby not focusing on the technology, but on the resulting product. “The popularity and typical features of the opposition to GMOs can be explained in ter ms of underlying cognitive processes. Anti-GMO messages strongly appeal to particular intuitions and emotions,” says lead author Stefaan Blancke, a philosopher with the Ghent University department of philosophy and moral sciences. “Negative representations of GMOs — for instance, like claims that GMOs cause diseases and contaminate the environment — tap into our feelings of disgust and this sticks to the mind. These emotions are very difficult to counter, in particular because the science of GMOs is complex to communicate.” Examples of anti-GMO sentiment are present around the world — from the suspension of an approved genetically modified eggplant in India to the strict regulations on GM crops in Europe. Contributing to this public opposition, the researchers

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Long-term weather data more valuable than climate change models I commend the Co-operator and Daniel Bezte for the article “Is our spring weather changing?” in the April 16 issue. Although I am no longer

Stefaan Blancke

Survey respondents didn’t reject a claim that inserting a fish gene into a tomato would give it a fishy taste. photo: thinkstock

suspect, is a lack of scientific understanding of genetics (not even half of the respondents in a U.S. survey rejected the claim that a fish gene introduced into a tomato would give it a fishy taste) as well as moral objections to scientists “playing God.” “Anti-GMO arguments tap into our intuitions that all organisms have an unobservable immutable core, an essence, and that things in the natural world exist or happen for a purpose,” Blancke said. “This reasoning of course conflicts with evolutionary theory

involved in crop production, I believe that the actual weather records are of practical use to farmers, whereas the predictions of climate models are of no use and probably only serve to raise anxiety levels of people who have enough to worry about. Aside from the ever-widening divergence of climate model predictions from reality, I have always questioned how farmers are supposed to plan yearly operations in response to predictions of climate change on a global or regional scale. The information in Daniel’s article should give some peace of mind to farmers who can see, as Daniel does, that there has not been a clear trend in spring weather for the past 75 years, despite there having been variation among those years that no doubt caused serious operational problems. I think it is also accurate to say that the variation experienced during those years was overwhelmingly, perhaps exclusively, due to natural variability. Is there any location in southern Manitoba where comparable tem-

— the idea that in evolution one species can change into another. It also makes us very susceptible to the idea that nature is a force that has a purpose or even intentions that we shouldn’t meddle with.” While religious beliefs, particularly those that hold a romantic view of nature, have been accused of generating some of the negativity around GMOs, Blancke and his co-authors argue that there’s more to the story. Using ideas from the cognitive sciences, evolutionary psychology, and cultural

perature and precipitation records go back 100 years or more? In any case, I think the Co-operator would be doing a great service to farmers by presenting long-term weather data from time to time. Personally, I have confidence that thousands of farmers responding to any clear trends in weather patterns will be more useful to humanity than will thousands of bureaucrats meeting in Lima or Paris. Brian Ransom, Woodlands, Man.

Farmers lose thousands per load Canadian Wheat Board supporters suspected a hidden agenda when grain companies wished to do away with the board. The grain companies gave support to the Western Canadian Wheat Growers because that organization was critical of the wheat board. Minister Gerry Ritz happily went

attraction theory, they propose that it is more a matter of messages competing for attention — in which environmental groups are simply much better at influencing people’s gut feelings about GMOs than the scientific community. “For a very long time people have only been hearing one side,” Blancke said. “Scientists aren’t generally involved with the public understanding of GMOs, not to mention the science of GMOs is highly counterintuitive and therefore difficult to convey to a lay audience — so they have been at a disadvantage from the start.” The researchers believe that understanding why people are against GMOs is the first step toward identifying ways to counteract negative messages. Blancke and co-author Geert De Jaeger, a plant biotechnologist, started in their community by developing a public lecture to dispel myths about GMOs. They urge others to build science education programs that can help balance out antiGMO campaigns. “We want to bring the two sides more together,” Blancke says. “You cannot say every GMO is bad. You have to look at each case separately to make a judgment.”

along, stating big farmers who grew most of the wheat, wanted change. One criticism was the transparency of pricing. Presently there are enough numbers available to determine what is happening. During board times one could take the export price, subtract rail costs and elevator charges to come up with a farm gate price. Today when working down to the farm gate price, there is an additional $60 per tonne which the grain companies are adding to the costs. A Super B load of wheat is about 40 tonnes. When multiplying by $60, and comparing to wheat board times, farmers lose about $2,500 per load. That number could be well over $3,000 per load if considering efficiencies the wheat board used to move grain. Why is Minister Ritz allowing farmers to be shafted so badly? If farmers had realized how huge their financial loss would be in selling their wheat, they would never have voted for change. Lorne Jackson Moose Jaw, Sask.

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FROM PAGE ONE AVIAN FLU Continued from page 1

destroyed in that county alone — just south of the international boundary — since April 16. In total, nearly 50 farms have been infected with avian flu across the state, where Governor Mark Dayton has declared a state of emergency. But the only real boundary producers need to focus on is the one at the end of their driveway, experts say. “The best way to protect your flock is by implementing good biosecurity practices at the farm gate and at the barn door,” stressed Dr. Megan Bergman, chief veter inar ian for the province. “The most important thing is knowing what’s coming on and off your premise, and that includes everything from people, equipment, machinery, vehicles and other birds, or anything that has come into contact with other birds. Producers need to have a heightened awareness,” she said.

“It could be something as simple as a drop in feed consumption, or a drop in egg production, but it could also be very significant signs, including sudden death.” Dr. Megan Bergman

Manitoba poultry farmers are on high alert as avian flu surfaces in adjoining states and Ontario. Photo: Laura Rance

Linked

Many confirmed cases of H5N2 and H5N8 virus are believed to be linked to the spread of infected fecal matter, possibly tracked from one barn to the next on soiled footwear. There have also been reports in the U.S. of airborne transmission of the disease, but only over very short distances.

Bergman noted that avian flu viruses are not particularly hardy and would likely have a maximum range of only a kilometre, maybe a kilometre and a half, if airborne. Rybuck added that because poultry farms in Manitoba aren’t located close together, who and what is entering the farm is more of a concern. “Unless you’ve got a real con-

centration of facilities like you do in the States, or maybe in the Fraser Valley, that type of transmission is less of a concern,” he said. “But it’s still something to be aware of.” Egg producers and others are also being reminded that if a case of avian influenza is confirmed, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency will require a detailed history of anyone or

High School Teachers, 4-H Leaders and Youth Mentors Have you an exceptional individual of High School age who is interested in Global Food Security? Manitoba has been invited to send 2 student/mentor teams to the

Global Youth Institute (GYI) www.worldfoodprize.org/en/youth_programs/global_youth_institute/

Held in conjunction with the World Food Prize and Borlaug Symposium Oct. 15 – 17, 2015 in Des Moines, Iowa Selected students and their mentors will receive airfare, accommodation and all GYI conference expenses for the three day event as well as the opportunity to: • meet their peers from around the world • connect with student leaders from across the globe • meet Nobel and World Food Prize laureates • discuss pressing food security and agricultural issues with international experts • tour innovative industrial and research facilities • attend the Borlaug Dialogues Symposium and awards ceremony The selected students are required to research a global issue and write a five-page paper under the supervision of their teacher/mentor for submission to the World Food Prize Foundation by Aug. 3, 2015.

Applications are open to all MB students who will be in Grade 9, 10, 11, or 12 on Oct. 15, 2015. Student applicants will also be interviewed as part of the selection process. More information and on-line Global Youth Institute application at aitc.mb.ca or 4h.mb.ca

Application Deadline: May 12, 2015 Questions? Contact Karen Hill, karen@aitc.mb.ca, 204-567-3509, or Dawn Krinke, dkrinke@4h.mb.ca, 204-726-6136

anything that visited a farm in the 21 days leading up to the outbreak. “We’ve got that record-keeping in place now, but we’re just reminding producers to make sure they are keeping those records,” said Rybuck.

Communication

Manitoba Chicken Producers is also being kept abreast of the situation with regular updates and notes on biosecurity. “We’ve been communicating with our producers, probably for a month or so now, encouraging enhanced biosecurity,” said spokeswoman Karen Armstrong. “We have several levels of biosecurity, one being our regular biosecurity that happens day to day on a farm. We’re now at enhanced biosecurity to basically reduce the chances of something happening locally.” Extra biosecurity measures have also been adopted by poultry processors and transport companies, she said. “It’s very much a collective effort at all times,” said Bergman. “In Manitoba we have what is called the avian influenza response plan that was developed jointly with CFIA and Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Development, as well as with other provincial and government partners, as well as industry.” But with the disease present in wild bird populations, the risk is always there. “It typically does circulate in the wild bird population,” said the chief vet. “Right now it seems to be at a bit of a higher level. But it’s not unusual and it’s not unexpected.” Producers can lower the risk of infection from wild birds by ensuring that food, water and bedding do not come into contact with local fowl before entering the barn. Flocks should also be monitored for any change that could indicate the presence of the virus. “Producers are asked to be really vigilant in terms of any changes in their flock,” said Bergman. “It could be something as simple as a drop in feed consumption, or a drop in egg production, but it could also be very significant signs, including sudden death.” O n c e c l i n i c a l s i g n s a re present, flocks should be tested for the virus. If a positive result occurs, CFIA would take the lead in quarantining the area and destroying the birds, she added. Hopefully, it never gets to that point. “We don’t want to overwhelm people,” said Rybuck. “But we do want to keep it top of mind.” shannon.vanraes@fbcpublishing.com

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SAFE FARMS Continued from page 1

Prepare and save significant time

Safe Work Manitoba offers producers a number of resources that assist in developing a farm safety plan that may avoid having to call in emergency in the first place. “There are a number of serious injuries that happen in Manitoba every year. Many times these on-farm injuries are incidents that happen very quickly and people aren’t prepared for the aftermath. Generally they are caused by something that could have been easily prevented,” said Jeff Shaw, farm and safety co-ordinator with the government of Manitoba. According to the Worker’s Compensation Board of Manitoba, the hog and poultry industries lead the way in onfarm injuries. Incidents where producers are stuck or pinned by equipment are the most common, followed by entanglements, falls, run overs and rollovers. “Most of the fatalities and injuries that we see are from self-employed farmers. Usually they were working alone and generally (they are) around the age of 55,” said Shaw. “In my past roles, I investigated these fatalities and many times they occur while doing things that we do on our farm each and every day.” Shaw recommends visiting the Safe Manitoba website for a free copy of the organization’s seven-step safety and health emergency planning kit. “No matter what kind of operation you have, it is important to

“In rural areas, it is always a good idea for residents to be familiar with their rural address and to have a rural address marker at the end of the lane or driveway. It’s also important to keep address markers visible by ensuring they are not overgrown or covered by snow.” Corene Debreuil

Director of emergency services with Manitoba Health, Healthy Living and Seniors

Community Averages Numbers below are community averages of EMS response times. Data was acquired through a response compliance report by EMS stations in southwestern Manitoba, compiled by the MTCC. Data was collected from each station beginning April 1, 2013 to March 31, 2014. Community Russell

Safe Manitoba’s emergency planning kit has been designed to help prepare every farm for possible emergency situations and aid producers in assembling a written emergency action plan to assist family, employees, and EMS to respond to situations efficiently.

Response time average 32.6

in making your operation more accessible to EMS responders.” Safe Manitoba’s emergency planning kit has been designed to help prepare every farm for possible emergency situations

Response time average

Deloraine

37.9

Birtle

35.73

Hartney

19.74

Rossburn

30.57

Oak Lake

29.66

Hamiota

35.72

Virden

31.12

Shoal Lake

38.25

Melita

23.18

Rivers

26.48

Reston

35.66

Minnedosa

24.27

Elkorn

20.18

Erickson

31.67

Dauphin

25.12

Neepawa

23.73

Grandview

26.45

Carberry

30.09

Roblin

27.67

Trehern

33.25

Swan River

66.68

Baldur

32.45

Waterhen

41.15

Cartright

27.26

Winnipegosis

70.75

Killarney

23.34

Ste. Rose

48.2

Wawanesa

26.14

Gilbert Plains

20.4

Boissevain

25.75

McCreary

43.5

Souris

21.96

Mafeking

59.72

Safe Work Manitoba offers a number of online worksheets and checklist to assist in spotting on-farm hazards and safety issues.

have a health and safety plan on the farm,” said Shaw. “There are so many free resources available to help you determine areas of your farm that may become an issue and tools that can assist

Community

photo: jennifer paige

and aid producers in assembling a written emergency action plan to assist family, employees, and EMS to respond to situations efficiently. The safety and health emer-

gency planning kit is available at www.safemanitoba.com/safefarms-7-step-safety-and-healthemergency-planning-kit. Jennifer.paige@fbcpublishing.com

STOP THE SPREAD Help stop the spread of kochia. Tank mix two or more herbicide groups to help control the spread of weed resistance on your farm. For tank mix recommendations, visit www.rrwms.ca/kochia

Download the WEED ID App today, visit weedidapp.ca ALWAYS READ AND FOLLOW PESTICIDE LABEL DIRECTIONS. Tank mixtures: The applicable labeling for each product must be in the possession of the user at the time of application. Follow applicable use instructions, including application rates, precautions and restrictions of each product used in the tank mixture. Monsanto has not tested all tank mix product formulations for compatibility or performance other than specifically listed by brand name. Always predetermine the compatibility of tank mixtures by mixing small proportional quantities in advance. Monsanto and Vine Design® and Roundup Ready® are registered trademarks of Monsanto Technology LLC, Monsanto Canada, Inc. licensee. © 2015 Monsanto Canada Inc.

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Farmers of North America contends its plan for privatized CWB was better than G3’s FNA wants to work with CWB to make grain handling and fertilizer distribution more efficient for farmers By Allan Dawson co-operator staff

armers of North America (FNA) didn’t get the chance to turn CWB into a farmerowned company, but it’s still willing to work with the new owners, officials said last week. James Mann, president of the Saskatoon-based FNA, said under its proposal farmers would have owned 100 per cent of the company, as opposed to the 49.9 per cent equity in G3. “The FNA offer would have given farmers a total equity position in the CWB of $600 million,” Mann said in a news release April 20. The G3 sale gives farmers a potential stake in CWB, but not control. G3 can buy farmers’ equity after seven years, whether farmers want to sell or not. “We’re very disappointed that the farmer bid (as proposed by FNA) was dismissed (last fall),” Bob Friesen, FNA’s vice-president of government relations, said in an interview April 23. However, FNA still wants to work with CWB to benefit farmers, he said. FNA, a private Saskatoonbased company in the business of getting farmers better deals on crop inputs and other products, is working to create a majority farmer-owned, limited partnership company to manufacture nitrogen, ProjectN and another to distribute it, Genesis Grain and Fertilizer. “We’ve always said it is a much more efficient use of farmers’ capital if you build fertilizer distribution and grain-handling facilities on the same site,” Friesen said. The best way for farmers to boost their returns is to own more of the value chain, he said. If farmers owned their own grain company they would get the true value of their grain through either a narrower basis (difference between the country and port price) or higher company profits because of the wide basis, Friesen said.

WHAT’S UP Please forward your agricultural events to daveb@fbcpublishing. com or call 204-944-5762. May 13: Canadian Institute of Food Safety and Technology (CIFST) Manitoba Supplier Expo, 12:30 to 6 p.m., Victoria Inn, 1808 Wellington Ave., Winnipeg. Preregistration required at manitobasection@cifst.ca. May 28-30: Canadian Nutrition Society annual conference, RBC Convention Centre, 375 York Ave., Winnipeg. For more info visit www.csn-scn.ca, email dallas@ goodwinballance.ca or call 204475-8585. June 6: DIY Homesteader Festival, Nourished Roots Farm, Fraserwood. For more info visit homesteaderfest.ca. June 24-26: International Symposium on Bison Health, Radisson Hotel, 405-20th St. E., Saskatoon. For more info visit www.bisonhealth.ca.

FNA says 10 questions should be considered when assessing the G3 purchase of CWB for $250 million announced April 15, including: • Will the deal earn equal or better margins for farmers than majority farmer ownership? • Will farmers get timely returns from their equity? • Will farmer equity be diluted? • If competition is a key, are there measure to block mergers and acquisitions reducing competition? • Will CWB work with farmer interests to achieve synergies where possible? CWB didn’t respond to a request for comment. However, Dayna Spiring, CWB’s chief strategy officer and chief counsel told reporters April 15 CWB sought an investor with grain-handling experience and lots of capital to expand CWB’s grain-handling network.

“The FNA offer would have given farmers a total equity position in the CWB of $600 million.” James Mann

She said it was also important to bring in new investment for two reasons. One was to add more competition. “And secondly, we wanted to give our employees every opportunity to continue to work for and grow with CWB,” Spiring said. G3 has just 12 staff. G3, a joint venture firm majority owned by multinational, publicly traded Bunge, the world’s thirdlargest grain and food company and state-owned Saudi Agricul-

tural Livestock Investment Company (SALIC), met the criteria. Friesen said people with grainhandling expertise can be hired. FNA had also been negotiating with an investor “with very deep pockets,” when its CWB bid was rejected, he added. Whether FNA would have raised $600 million from farmers to buy CWB is unknown because the deal was rejected by CWB and the federal government before it had finished its fundraising efforts. Farmers pledged $50 million towards the venture in a very short period last fall when they were busy harvesting, Friesen noted. What still troubles Friesen is why FNA had to submit its bid by Oct. 20, 2014 while others had more time. CWB was created after Ottawa ended the Canadian Wheat Board’s 69-year-old monopoly on the sale of western Canadian wheat and barley Aug. 1, 2012.

FNA’s plan was for a commercial enterprise, Friesen stressed. “It is really, really unfortunate if there’s anybody in the industry or in governments that would discourage farmers from owning more of the value chain… because we know that for farmers to accrue the benefits… they need to own part of the value added.” Friends of the Canadian Wheat Board chair Stewart Wells suspects the federal government was determined to prevent farmers from owning CWB so it can never be a platform for restoring the monopoly. Wells also said preserving CWB jobs shouldn’t have been a criteria when searching for investors. “That’s not how you do a business deal,” Wells said, noting the objective when selling a company is getting the best deal for the shareholder. allan@fbcpublishing.com

The Manitoba Co-operator | April 30, 2015

Rail transportation focus of winning business plan

Assiniboine Community College students focus on grain transportation woes to earn top spot in provincial competition By Jennifer Paige Co-operator Staff

T Matt Tolton(l) and Will Turner(r) of Assiniboine Community College earn first place in the Manitoba New Venture Championship with a business model surrounding grain transportation. photo: ACC

wo second-year agribusiness students from Assiniboine Community College were recently awarded first place in an annual provincial business competition after focusing in on producer car shipping. Matt Tolton and Will Turner were awarded the top spot in the Manitoba New Venture Championship on April 11 at the University of Manitoba. Both Tolton and Turner grew up on farms in southwestern Manitoba and capitalized on the

agriculture industry’s grain transportation woes to come up with their winning business plan. “The role of these projects is to help students develop strong business planning skills that are invaluable in any type of business setting,” said Terry Powell, agribusiness instructor at ACC. “Past award finalists have been aggressively recruited by employers.” The competition required students to develop an agriculture-focused business plan for fictional companies and tasked them with finding three suitable mentors within the business community to provide

“Past award finalists have been aggressively recruited by employers.” Terry Powell

agribusiness instructor at ACC

real-world expertise in operations, business management and accounting. Over the course of seven months, Tolton and Turner created the Central Plains Railway Corporation, a company focused on producer car shipping. The project examined repurposing an existing, unused railway branch line from Rathwell to Nesbitt, suggesting the line could be put back into business and used to move producer and elevator cars. “Producers would come to us, we would order the train cars and they would have to find their own buyer and destination,” explained Turner. According to the students, the incentive for producers to ship with a short line would be that they could save $1,000 a car in elevator fee shipping with producer cars. “We calculated shipping from every town within 75 to 100 miles of the line and averaged $4 a tonne to ship,” said Turner. The project consisted of an 18-page business plan and required a 25-minute presentation. Turner focused on the financial aspects of the project, while Tolton covered operations and industry-specific knowledge. The duo earned a ticket to the provincial competition after winning the annual agribusiness plan competition earlier this year at ACC. The event on April 11 saw the two face off against 11 other undergraduate pairs from the University of Manitoba, Red River College and Brandon University. Following the completion of the agribusiness program, Turner plans to return to his family farm in Boissevain while Tolton will be working in Saskatchewan for the summer months. Jennifer.paige@fbcpublishing.com

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LIVESTOCK MARKETS Cattle Prices

Heifers

Alberta South 202.00 — 138.00 - 158.00 125.00 - 139.00 — $ 224.00 - 238.00 240.00 - 256.00 265.00 - 285.00 299.00 - 318.00 320.00 - 339.00 339.00 - 367.00 $ 215.00 - 225.00 229.00 - 244.00 245.00 - 265.00 262.00 - 286.00 293.00 - 317.00 315.00 - 339.00

($/cwt) (1,000+ lbs.) (850+ lbs.)

Producers clear out pens ahead of calving, seeding Weather may give Manitoba’s pastures an early boost

Close 159.30 149.02 147.85 149.57 150.42 150.07

Change -1.50 -2.98 -1.82 -1.40 -1.35 -1.25

Feeder Cattle April 2015 May 2015 August 2015 September 2015 October 2015 November 2015

Cattle Slaughter

CNSC

Canada East West Manitoba U.S.

Close 214.27 211.25 212.95 211.97 211.17 209.95

Change -1.53 -1.75 -1.72 -1.55 -1.38 -1.65

Cattle Grades (Canada)

Week Ending April 18, 2015 46,826 10,394 36,342 N/A 533,000

Previous Year 56,596 12,471 44,125 N/A 565,000

Week Ending April 18, 2015 1,008 26,711 11,361 518 664 5,865 151

Prime AAA AA A B D E

Previous Year 678 23,078 12,828 749 707 5,640 52

Hog Prices Source: Manitoba Agriculture

(Friday to Thursday) ($/100 kg) E - Estimation MB. ($/hog) MB (All wts.) (Fri-Thurs.) MB (Index 100) (Fri-Thurs.) ON (Index 100) (Mon.-Thurs.) PQ (Index 100) (Mon.-Fri.)

Futures (April 24, 2015) in U.S. Hogs May 2015 June 2015 July 2015 August 2015 October 2015

Current Week 165.00 E 153.00 E 143.40 145.09

Last Week 164.98 152.83 139.76 140.84

Close 71.92 78.32 79.90 80.02 71.55

“Many of the fundamentals that saw the prices jump so much look to be holding in place for the next year or two.”

Dave Sims

Ontario $ 181.46 - 208.90 182.85 - 205.39 102.57 - 140.75 102.57 - 140.75 133.33 - 163.01 $ 220.67 - 245.22 228.75 - 261.79 241.28 - 297.82 246.85 - 324.18 274.51 - 337.71 261.62 - 345.11 $ 196.73 - 223.98 211.22 - 238.34 229.42 - 255.07 231.04 - 293.00 234.02 - 311.44 256.72 - 333.47

(901+ lbs.) (801-900 lbs.) (701-800 lbs.) (601-700 lbs.) (501-600 lbs.) (401-500 lbs.) (901+ lbs.) (801-900 lbs.) (701-800 lbs.) (601-700 lbs.) (501-600 lbs.) (401-500 lbs.)

April 24, 2015

Futures (April 24, 2015) in U.S. Fed Cattle April 2015 June 2015 August 2015 October 2015 December 2015 February 2016

$1 Cdn: $.8220 U.S. $1 U.S: $1.2166 Cdn.

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(Friday to Thursday) Winnipeg Slaughter Cattle Steers — Heifers — D1, 2 Cows 132.00 - 145.00 D3 Cows 120.00 - 130.00 Bulls 165.00 - 172.00 Feeder Cattle (Price ranges for feeders refer to top-quality animals only) Steers (901+ lbs.) $ 200.00 - 229.00 (801-900 lbs.) 225.00 - 255.00 (701-800 lbs.) 240.00 - 307.00 (601-700 lbs.) 270.00 - 319.00 (501-600 lbs.) 310.00 - 360.00 (401-500 lbs.) 318.00 - 368.00 Heifers (901+ lbs.) — (801-900 lbs.) 200.00 - 231.00 (701-800 lbs.) 220.00 - 262.00 (601-700 lbs.) 230.00 - 285.00 (501-600 lbs.) 265.00 - 310.00 (401-500 lbs.) 300.00 - 350.00 Slaughter Cattle Grade A Steers Grade A Heifers D1, 2 Cows D3 Cows Bulls Steers

EXCHANGES: aPRIL 24, 2015

Last Year (Index 100) 238.89 221.55 235.65 241.29

Change 0.90 1.95 2.10 2.10 0.03

Other Market Prices

he number of cattle taken to auction marts in Manitoba declined signicantly for the week ended April 24. A total of 5,719 head were shown at the eight major stockyards. Fortunately, prices stayed bullishly high. Buyers also saw a bit more variety than normal, as producers got down to their last remaining marketable animals for this time of year, an analyst noted. “Guys just sort of cleaned out their pens… (bringing) some leftovers and ones they didn’t like,” said Allan Munroe of Killarney Auction Mart. For the most part, he said, those “leftovers” still commanded strong bids. “These butcher cattle — there’s bulls bringing over $4,000, it’s absolutely incredible.” Prices for feeder cattle also stayed high, with steers (300-400 pounds) drawing top bids approaching the $400-per-hundredweight (cwt) mark in many markets. Fall calves were in constant supply, one participant noted. Again, good-quality cattle on grass traded to a premium. Heavier-weight steers were also well represented, with 700- to 800-lb. animals drawing bids approaching the $300/cwt mark. From here on in, Munroe expects volumes to decrease at auctions as producers prepare for calving season and spring field work. “I think we’re going to see things tail off. The guys are going to get out in the fields.” That may affect the ability of eastern buyers to get cattle as readily as they have in past months, as volumes may not be there to make it as economically feasible as it has been, Munroe added. Anne Wasko, a market analyst with Albertabased Gateway Livestock Marketing, agreed supplies are tight, “not just in Western Canada but in North America.” Wasko said it will be a few years before the herd in Canada is built back up, so producers can expect to see robust pricing until that point.

brian perillat

“Many of the fundamentals that saw the prices jump so much look to be holding in place for the next year or two,” said Brian Perillat, a manager and senior analyst with Canfax.

Huge price signals

The weak Canadian dollar isn’t likely to jump up to par with its U.S. counterpart any time soon — and feed is still relatively inexpensive, he said. He also agreed demand outweighs supply. “We have the smallest herd in over 20 years.” However, one difference in this year’s outlook might lie in the type of cattle that have been offered. Some growers, Munroe said, are trying to decide whether to sell yearlings now or to wait. “I talked to a producer about yearlings (and he) was debating whether to cash them out or put them on grass.” Producers also have to make tough choices on heifers, Perillat said. “We got huge price signals last year to start thinking about expanding (herds) and we’re seeing some signs of that.” Fortunately, Munroe said, this spring has been warmer and drier than last year’s and it has helped Manitoba pasture land progress at a quicker rate than last year. “We always need a good rain at the start of the year to get the grass started. We’re certainly ahead of where we’ve been the past couple of years with temperature. So we’re not desperate one way or the other.” Dave Sims writes for Commodity News Service Canada, a Winnipeg company specializing in grain and commodity market reporting.

briefs

Sheep and Lambs $/cwt Ewes Choice Lambs (110+ lb.) (95 - 109 lb.) (80 - 94 lb.) (Under 80 lb.) (New crop)

Winnipeg (155 Hd) Wooled Fats — Next Sale is May 6 — —

Chickens Minimum broiler prices as of April 13, 2010 Under 1.2 kg................................... $1.5130 1.2 - 1.65 kg.................................... $1.3230 1.65 - 2.1 kg.................................... $1.3830 2.1 - 2.6 kg...................................... $1.3230

Turkeys Minimum prices as of May 3, 2015 Broiler Turkeys (6.2 kg or under, live weight truck load average) Grade A .................................... $1.955 Undergrade .............................. $1.865 Hen Turkeys (between 6.2 and 8.5 kg liveweight truck load average) Grade A .................................... $1.940 Undergrade .............................. $1.840 Light Tom/Heavy Hen Turkeys (between 8.5 and 10.8 kg liveweight truck load average) Grade A .................................... $1.940 Undergrade .............................. $1.840 Tom Turkeys (10.8 and 13.3 kg, live weight truck load average) Grade A..................................... $1.890 Undergrade............................... $1.805 Prices are quoted f.o.b. producers premise.

Toronto 95.53 - 136.84 164.97 - 246.37 260.18 - 290.88 267.77 - 306.98 293.17 - 329.34 —

SunGold Specialty Meats —

Eggs Minimum prices to producers for ungraded eggs, f.o.b. egg grading station, set by the Manitoba Egg Producers Marketing Board effective November 10, 2013. New Previous A Extra Large $2.00 $2.05 A Large 2.00 2.05 A Medium 1.82 1.87 A Small 1.40 1.45 A Pee Wee 0.3775 0.3775 Nest Run 24 + 1.8910 1.9390 B 0.45 0.45 C 0.15 0.15

Goats Kids Billys Mature

Winnipeg (Hd Fats) — — —

Toronto ($/cwt) 85.67 - 414.54 — 79.49 - 245.22

Horses <1,000 lbs. 1,000 lbs.+

Winnipeg ($/cwt) — —

Toronto ($/cwt) 12.00 - 35.00 15.00 - 58.00

More cattle placed in U.S. feedlots in March than expected chicago / reuters / The number of cattle placed in U.S. feedlots last month was higher than expected due to an increase in the number of cattle that had grazed on pastures over the past few months, a government report showed April 24. Cattle that had been fattened outside of feedlots for five consecutive months finally came to market at heavier weight, analysts said.

Initially, analysts had predicted that in March fewer cattle entered feedlots, whose margins were worn down by pricey calves that are fattened for sale to packers. Ranchers were also thought to have held back more heifers to rebuild the U.S. herd, now at its thirdlowest level since 1952 following years of drought. The U.S. Department of Agriculture report showed March placements at 1.809 million head, which nearly matched last year’s 1.801 million figure. Analysts, on average, had expected a placement

reduction of 5.5 per cent in March. USDA put the feedlot cattle supply as of April 1 at 10.797 million head, close to 10.792 million a year ago. Analysts, on average, had forecast a 1.4 per cent decline. The government said the number of cattle sold to packers, or marketings, was down two per cent in March from a year ago, at 1.631 million head. The higher placement, supply and marketings suggest more cattle were placed than analysts expected, said University of Missouri economist Ron Plain.

Looking for results? Check out the market reports from livestock auctions around the province. » PaGe 14

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GRAIN MARKETS Manitoba Elevator Prices

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Canola trade already looking past acreage estimate However, fewer acres could mean tight supplies to come Phil Franz-Warkentin CNSC

CE Futures Canada canola contracts held narrowly rangebound during the week ended April 24, but managed to move higher overall, with the biggest gains in the new-crop months. Statistics Canada’s acreage intentions report, released April 23, provided the big news for the week as far as canola was concerned. However, even the first official acreage numbers of the year were met with a collective shrug by the futures market. StatsCan forecast canola plantings at 19.4 million acres, which would be down by nearly a million acres compared to 2014. The seeding intentions were in line with trade guesses, but at the low end. Many industry participants were of the opinion that actual area will need to hit 20 million, or the supply/demand balance sheet could get tight for canola, given the rising domestic crush capacity. Seeding operations are now underway, and any adjustments remain to be seen. However, a million acres here or there have a much smaller impact than yields on the bigger production picture. At 19 million or even 20 million acres, a one-bushel-peracre adjustment in average yields would have a 400,000-tonne-plus impact on the total crop size. As a result, weather will become more and more of a factor as the growing season progresses. We a t h e r w a s a m a j o r f o rc e i n U . S . futures during the week as well, with some

good seeding conditions across the U.S. Midwest dragging on the corn market. Corn fell to its lowest levels in six months, and while some bargain hunting came forward at the lows, there could still be more room to the downside. Soybeans, meanwhile, were narrowly mixed, with prices lacking any clear direction for the time being. Renewed concerns over another truckers’ strike in Brazil were somewhat supportive, although the country’s ports are still reported to be well supplied with beans in export positions despite the latest labour dispute.

Wheat acres seen rising

Wheat was mixed as well, with improving moisture conditions in the southern U.S. Plains weighing on Kansas City futures and a fast seeding pace in the north weighing on Minneapolis spring wheat. Chicago soft wheat, meanwhile, edged up in the newcrop months but the futures remain rangebound overall. StatsCan projected Canada’s wheat seedings at 24.8 million acres (winter, spring and durum combined), with the biggest increase in durum, up from 23.8 million in 2014. The biggest move in the U.S. futures during the week came in the lightly traded oats market, which had a bearish reaction to Canada’s acreage estimate. StatsCan pegged oats area at 3.6 million acres, a 30 per cent increase on the year and well above average trade guesses. Phil Franz-Warkentin writes for Commodity News Service Canada, a Winnipeg company specializing in grain and commodity market reporting.

For three-times-daily market reports from Commodity News Service Canada, visit “Today in Markets” at www.manitobacooperator.ca.

Average quotes as of April 27, 2015 ($/tonne) Future

Basis

Net

Weekly Change

Red spring wheat

196.97

8.77

205.73

-3.54

Red winter wheat

184.47

-31.57

152.90

-5.84

Prairie spring wheat

184.47

-44.20

140.27

-5.83

Canola

452.99

-13.10

439.90

Port Prices As of Friday, April 24, 2015 ($/tonne) Last Week

Weekly Change

U.S. hard red winter 12% Houston

213.02

-2.57

U.S. spring wheat 14% Portland

282.93

-2.75

Canola Thunder Bay

476.40

3.90

Canola Vancouver

486.40

3.90

Recent sales reported Syria: 150,000 tonnes of soft milling wheat at $232.30 c&f. Bangladesh: 50,000 tonnes of French wheat at $243.69 a tonne CIF.

Closing Futures Prices As of Thursday, April 24, 2015 ($/tonne) Last Week

Weekly Change

ICE canola

453.30

-0.70

ICE milling wheat

205.00

-8.00

ICE barley

207.00

2.00

Mpls. HRS wheat

200.35

4.50

Chicago SRW wheat

182.89

1.01

Kansas City HRW wheat

189.78

2.76

Corn

145.96

-3.64

Oats

162.92

-7.29

Soybeans

359.45

3.40

Soymeal

348.89

1.76

Soyoil

706.04

11.03

Cash Prices Winnipeg As of Friday, April 17, 2015 ($/tonne) Last Week

Weekly Change

Feed wheat

158.35

-9.19

Feed barley

173.16

-5.05

n/a

529.50

13.39

n/a

Oats

189.99

-5.84

Soybeans

356.78

-0.73

19.50+premium

unch

Ask

Rye Flaxseed Feed peas

Sunflower (NuSun) Fargo, ND ($U.S./CWT) Sunflower (Confection) Fargo, ND ($U.S./CWT)

Wheat bids edge lower across the Prairies Average CWRS prices were down by $3 to $5 per tonne, with bids ranging from $181 to $206 per tonne By Phil Franz-Warkentin Commodity News Service Canada

ash bids for Canadian wheat were down during the week e n d e d Ap r i l 2 4 , a s va l u e s reacted to adjustments in the U.S. futures and the foreign exchange markets. Average Canada Western Red Spring (CWRS) wheat prices were down by $3 to $5 per tonne, with bids ranging from $181 per tonne in north-central Saskatchewan to $206 per tonne in Manitoba, according to price quotes from a cross-section of delivery points across Western Canada. Quoted basis levels varied from location to location, but generally deteriorated by $1 to $2 per tonne if

using the grain company methodology of quoting the basis as the difference between the U.S. dollar-denominated futures and the Canadian dollar cash bids. When accounting for the currency exchange rates by adjusting the Canadian prices to U.S. dollars ($1=US$0.8217 as of April 24), CWRS bids ranged from US$149 to US$169. That would put the currency adjusted basis levels at about US$28 to US$49 below the futures, which was unchanged on the week. Looking at it the other way around, if the Minneapolis futures are converted to Canadian dollars, CWRS basis levels across Western Canada range from $34 to $58 below the futures.

Average Canada Prairie Red Spring (CPRS) bids were down by $5 to $7 per tonne compared to the week prior. CPRS prices came in at about $140 in Manitoba, at about $143 to $144 per tonne in Saskatchewan, and $154 to $159 in Alberta. Soft white spring wheat prices were down by about $4 to $6 per tonne, ranging from $160 to $163 per tonne in Alberta. Winter wheat prices were $5 to $7 per tonne lower, ranging from $139 to $153 per tonne across Western Canada. Durum prices were unchanged, with prices in southern Saskatchewan, where the bulk of the crop is grown, quoted at about $293 per tonne. The July spring wheat contract in Minneapolis, which most CWRS con-

tracts in Canada are based off of, was quoted at US$5.4525 per bushel on April 24, up one cent from the previous week. The Kansas City hard red winter wheat futures, which are now traded in Chicago, are more closely linked to CPRS in Canada. The July Kansas City wheat contract was quoted at US$5.0750 per bushel on April 24, down 7.25 cents from last week. The July Chicago Board of Trade soft wheat contract settled at US$4.8850 on April 24, which was 0.75 cents weaker compared to the week prior. The Canadian dollar finished the week at 82.17 U.S. cents, which was up by four-tenths of a cent relative to its U.S. counterpart compared to the previous week.

The Manitoba Co-operator | April 30, 2015

LIVESTOCK h u s b a n d r y — t h e s c i e n c e , S K I L L O R ART O F F AR M IN G

Processors’ concerns are threatening to unravel a national chicken allocation agreement Provincial regulators asked to review the deal By Ron Friesen Co-operator contributor

late appeal by western Canadian processors could jeopardize a landmark agreement aimed at settling a long-standing dispute among provinces over allocating broiler chicken quota. Chicken processors in Manitoba, Saskatchewan and British Columbia are appealing a memorandum of understanding signed last summer by provincial chicken-marketing boards and Chicken Farmers of Canada for the allocation agreement. The industry is in the final stages of drafting an amended operating agreement, which is part of the federal-provincial chicken plan, to allow the MOU to take effect. Although the MOU has been signed by the chicken boards, provincial regulatory bodies must ratify the operating agreement to complete the deal. But processors are asking both regulators and chicken boards in Manitoba, Saskatchewan and B.C. to review the deal, claiming it gives Ontario an unfair market advantage. “Some of our processing members do have concerns with the CFC agreement,” said Mike Terpstra, chicken sector manager with the Canadian Poultry and Egg Processors Council, in an email to the Manitoba Co-operator. “CPEPC has communicated with the CFC on this matter recommending that a component for regional differential growth be incorporated in the new agreement while establishing checks and balances to ensure regional and national markets are supplied appropriately.” Processors are not signatories to the national chicken agreement. But because they are key players in the industry, their voice carries some weight. The western processors say a special arrangement in the MOU allocating extra kilograms to Ontario, Canada’s largest chicken producer, over 10 years is unfair to them. Manitoba’s two chicken processors, Granny’s and Sunrise Farms, recently sent a letter to Manitoba Chicken Producers asking it to review its decision to sign the MOU. The processors subsequently withdrew the request, indicating they might have better traction in Saskatchewan, where a preliminary hearing by the provincial supervisory board is getting underway. Supervisory boards are provincial regulatory bodies (such as the Manitoba Farm Products Marketing Council) which oversee agricultural sectors governed by provincial legislation. That includes the supply-managed egg, dairy and poultry sectors. Industry officials worry the processors’ lobbying efforts could influence supervisory boards’ decisions on whether or not to sign the oper-

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“We’re not trying to reopen the negotiations.” Mike Dungate CFC

ating agreement, without which the allocation plan cannot go ahead. “The danger is, if each supervisory board tried to renegotiate what the (chicken boards) did, then other supervisory boards would say, well, if you’re renegotiating something for your province, then we might do it for our province,” said Wayne Hiltz, Manitoba Chicken Producers executive director. “And then we’re back to square one, except now it goes to a level of people who don’t necessarily have the same stake in the industry.” Mike Dungate, CFC executive director, said there’s no room for further negotiations and the only thing left to do is complete the operating agreement.

“We’re trying to get the language finalized. We’re not trying to reopen the negotiations,” Dungate said by phone from Quebec City, where he was attending the Quebec chicken board’s annual meeting. “And in our view, trying to add a regional component to what we’ve done is reopening the negotiations.” The MOU, six years in the making, was finally signed last summer with support from the Farm Products Council of Canada, which was pushing chicken boards to reach an allocation agreement. It allows for something called “differential growth,” which enables some provinces to get proportionally more chicken quota than others, based on their economic conditions. Differential growth has long been a sticking point in allocating chicken quota for each of its eightweek rolling production periods throughout the year. Provinces with rapidly growing populations, such as Alberta, complained the system was inflexible

in matching supply with increased demand because it did not provide differential growth. Alberta pulled out of CFC in late 2013 over the issue, triggering fresh negotiations for a new allocation agreement. After a number of delays and false starts, an MOU for the agreement, including a formula for differential growth, was finally hammered out last July, with CFC and all provincial chicken boards, including Alberta, signing on. Dungate said the last-ditch efforts by processors could potentially scuttle the deal, even though they are not actually signatories to it. “They could put it at risk,” he said. Dungate said CFC will intervene at supervisory board hearings in Saskatchewan and B.C., saying the MOU already addresses processors’ concerns. Despite processors’ efforts, he expressed confidence the agreement will be fully ratified later this year. “Our goal is to get this thing across the finish line.”

The Manitoba Co-operator | April 30, 2015

McCain promotes balance in Manitoba’s hog industry, 175 new barns Changes in the temporary foreign worker program will have an impact on Brandon’s hog-processing plant By Shannon VanRaes

“There’s always been obstacles to be overcome, but Manitoba and the Manitoba hog industry have always demonstrated their ability to overcome those obstacles and I think these will be no different.”

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anitoba’s hog production is not in line with its production capac-

ity. That was the message brought to the Manitoba Pork Council by Maple Leaf Foods president and CEO Michael McCain last week. Speaking to members of the pork industry at the council’s annual general meeting in Winnipeg, the business leader said now is the time to pursue balance, but not through reckless expansion. “ We’r e n o t a d v o c a t i n g unbridled growth, we’re advocating an efficient industry that requires balance,” he said. “We’re also advocating, and I think demonstrating, that we support doing so in a sustainable, responsible way.” The fundamentals for re a c h i n g t h a t g o a l a re i n place, but McCain said realizing them still means there are challenges to overcome. One of the biggest is getting enough pigs into its Brandon slaughtering facility, which instituted “non-production” days last year to deal with the shortage. Maple Leaf Foods’ 6 4 0 , 0 0 0 - s q u a re - f o o t p l a n t opened in 1999, and today is only operating at about 75 or 80 per cent of capacity. “ We h a v e a c a p a c i t y t o process 90,000 hogs a week in Brandon, we’re currently processing 70,000,” McCain said. “So that’s idle capacity of 20,000 hogs a week or one million hogs per year. We think it’s in everybody’s interest to find the path to balance that.”

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Hogs perish in fire A barn fire killed 3,000 hogs in the RM of Ste. Anne April 17, Steinbach RCMP say. The fire at a site on Hwy. 12 five km south of Hwy. 1 had fully engulfed the facility by the time firefighters arrived on the scene. None of the hogs was saved. Investigation into the cause continues.

ADM to crush soy at North Dakota, Ontario plants reuters / Archer Daniels Midland Co. will add soybean crushing flexibility at its plants at Enderlin, North Dakota, and Windsor, Ont. ADM will add the ability to crush soybeans at Enderlin in addition to canola and sunflower seeds, a spokesman said in a statement. ADM will convert a canola-processing line in Windsor to a flexible line that can also process soybeans.

Michael McCain

Michael McCain of Maple Leaf Foods speaks to reporters at the Manitoba Pork Council’s annual general meeting. Photo: Shannon VanRaes

That means increasing production and building new barns, something that’s been nearly impossible for prod u c e r s i n Ma n i t o b a s i n c e new environmental legislation was enacted in 2008. But recent developments could soon open up fresh avenues for new barn construction in parts of the province, according to the pork council. That news was welcomed by McCain who said he believed 175 new barns would

be needed in the coming years. But it’s not just hogs that the Brandon plant is lacking, employees have also been hard to find and keep. “On labour supply, we have more obstacles than we have support,” he said, adding that recent changes to the temporary foreign worker program will negatively impact Maple Leaf’s ability to fill jobs. “In the temporary foreign worker program across the

country, from coast to coast, there were issues, there were abuses, and they needed to be corrected, but Brandon, Manitoba (and) Manitoba at large, was not one of them,” he said. “We have the need, we have the infrastructure, it was managed responsibly and we think that’s an important component of getting back to a balanced and efficient industry.” He added that of the more than 1,000 workers brought

into Brandon under the program, over 800 of them are now permanent residents. “ T h a t ’s s o m e t h i n g w e should be proud of,” he said. The company has also run a successful domestic recruiting program across Canada, but it won’t be able to meet demand, according to McCain. He noted that Manitoba, and in particular Brandon, have very low rates of unemployment. Those challenges aside, he remains optimistic. “I have great confidence in the industry,” he said. “This is an industry with enduring success, and there’s always been obstacles to be overcome, but Manitoba and the Manitoba hog industry have always demonstrated their a b i l i t y t o ove rc o m e t h o s e obstacles and I think these will be no different.” shannon.vanraes@fbcpublishing.com

Dairy Farmers unhappy with how its industry was portrayed on CBC radio A new book says milk is highly overrated as a healthy food and may in fact be harmful By Alex Binkley Co-operator contributor

airy Farmers of Canada says a CBC radio show falsely claimed the farm organization would not participate in a program featuring an author who is opposed to the consumption of dairy products. “We did request input from the Dairy Farmers of Canada, but it did not get back to us,” says a Facebook post by “The Current.” The segment on dairy products was produced by “The Current’s” Kristin Nelson. DFC spokeswoman Therese Beaulieu said in an interview the claim that DFC did not respond is false. “They were not forthcoming on the book’s content. We were trying to determine if we should offer a dietitian or a farmer to speak to the book. They would not tell us.

“And they were offering us to do a pre-taped interview, without knowing the topic first,” Beaulieu said. “We wanted to have the conversation live on the show, not a pre-taped interview with the possibility to splice parts of the interview to fit a particular anti-milk agenda. “After that failed conversation, we tried to contact them back and they were not getting back to us,” she said. “There was another researcher who had agreed to be on the show, who waited for their call and he waited around for them to call him for the interview to no avail.” DFC had several conversations with Nelson about the program, she said. T h e p r o g r a m f e a t u re d Alissa Hamilton, author of Got Milked? What You Don’t Know About Dairy, The Truth About Calcium, and Why You’ll Thrive Without Milk.

According to information on “The Current’s” site, Hamilton claims milk isn’t necessary because the nutrients in it can be found in other foods. She says calcium in milk is harder to absorb than the calcium in vegetables and casein, milk’s main protein, “has been found to be an allergen.” C a n a d a’s F o o d G u i d e describes milk as an essential part of a healthy diet. The show also interviewed Douglas Goff, a professor in the department of food sciences at the University of Guelph. He said in an interview that while it’s possible to obtain all the needed nutrients from fruits and vegetables, it takes a lot more effort to do so, as people who are lactose intolerant discover. “You would be giving up an easy source of nutrients and you would have to choose your foods carefully to replace what’s available in dairy prod-

ucts,” he says. Many foods suggested by Hamilton would not be considered part of a normal diet. “It’s a bit irresponsible.” He said that Canadians need to include more fruits and vegetables in their diets. The Food Guide recommends eight to 10 servings a day. Of particular importance is calcium, he adds. About 80 per cent of girls between nine and 18 don’t consume enough of it. He says the Food Guide offers “a well-balanced and healthy diet.” In a promo for the show, “ The Current” said, “For households across the country, the answer to Got Milk? is a simple yes, of course! Milk has been a dietary staple for as long as... seemingly forever. And it comes recommended by the Canada Food Guide. But its place at the table is being questioned more often.”

The Manitoba Co-operator | April 30, 2015

LIVESTOCK AUCTION RESULTS Weight Category

Ashern

Feeder Steers

Gladstone

Grunthal

Heartland

Brandon

Virden

Killarney

Ste. Rose

Winnipeg

Apr-22

Apr-21

Apr-24

Apr-22

Apr-20

Apr-23

Apr-24

700*

552

140*

909*

1,578

235

905*

700*

Over 1,000 lbs.

n/a

200.00-210.00

900-1,000

n/a

220.00-233.00

216.00-233.00

n/a

200.00-236.00

800-900

n/a

210.00-243.50

n/a

245.00-264.00

240.00-257.00

240.00-254.00

225.00-238.00 (240.00)

225.00-255.00 (265.00)

700-800

250.00-276.00

250.00-286.00

215.00-245.00

265.00-300.00

254.00-289.00

260.00-285.00 (289.50)

245.00-290.00 (292.00)

255.00-290.00 (302.00)

600-700

260.00-325.00

290.00-311.00

240.00-317.00

290.00-320.00

280.00-326.00

280.00-320.00

290.00-320.00 (327.00)

300.00-335.00

500-600

290.00-370.00

310.00-344.00

290.00-355.00

325.00-352.00

315.00-347.00

325.00-350.00

295.00-350.00 (360.00)

310.00-365.00

400-500

300.00-360.00

320.00-347.50

340.00-375.00

360.00-400.00

355.00-395.00

345.00-381.00

290.00-375.00 (388.00)

330.00-385.00

300-400

n/a

310.00-340.00

350.00-390.00

n/a

290.00-370.00 (394.00)

n/a

190.00-210.00

200.00-219.00

n/a

200.00-210.00 (216.00)

180.00-210.00

No. on offer

Feeder heifers 900-1,000 lbs. 800-900

n/a

210.00-236.00

n/a

215.00-235.00

210.00-229.00

n/a

210.00-225.00 (230.00)

200.00-225.00

700-800

250.00-270.00

230.00-265.00

215.00-245.00

235.00-263.00

235.00-259.00

235.00-250.00

225.00-260.00 (263.00)

220.00-247.00

600-700

220.00-290.00

260.00-297.00

240.00-317.00

260.00-285.00

255.00-288.00

260.00-280.00 (286.00)

245.00-285.00 (290.00)

240.00-282.00

500-600

260.00-295.00

280.00-310.00

290.00-355.00

275.00-305.00

278.00-306.00

280.00-310.00

275.00-290.00 (295.00)

250.00-307.00

400-500

280.00-340.00

305.00-335.00

340.00-375.00

315.00-345.00

310.00-342.00

300.00-330.00

295.00-330.00 (335.00)

270.00-315.00

300-400

n/a

315.00-352.00

300.00-370.00

n/a

300.00-345.00 (349.00)

n/a

No. on offer

150

676

120

n/a

139

140

D1-D2 Cows

110.00-130.00

108.00-138.00

130.00-142.00

135.00-147.00

134.00-145.00

130.00-143.25

130.00-153.00 (159.00)

135.00-142.00 (144.50)

D3-D5 Cows

95.00-110.00

n/a

115.00-132.00

119.00-133.00

125.00-133.00

n/a

110.00-126.00

127.00-133.00

Slaughter Market

Age Verified

130.00-150.00

n/a

137.00-149.00

130.00-145.00

n/a

Good Bulls

160.00-185.00

156.00-166.25

155.00-162.00

165.00-177.00 (182.00)

168.00-184.00

160.00-177.25

150.00-179.00 (187.00)

160.00-172.00

n/a

174.00-182.00

n/a

177.00-183.50

n/a

Butcher Steers Butcher Heifers

n/a

173.00-179.00

n/a

176.00-182.00

n/a

Feeder Cows

n/a

140.00-150.00

n/a

142.00-165.00

135.00-153.00

n/a

140.00-165.00

Fleshy Export Cows

n/a

130.00-142.00

n/a

Lean Export Cows

n/a

110.00-120.00

n/a

Heiferettes

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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The Manitoba Co-operator | April 30, 2015

Vets, past chair honoured by pork council

Lambing it up

Veterinarians provided invaluable support during the PEDv crisis Staff

he Manitoba Pork Council honoured its retiring chairman Karl Kynoch and the Manitoba Veterinary Medical Association with awards at its annual meeting earlier this month. “In 2014, when the Manitoba pork industry was faced with the enormous challenge of the porcine epidemic diarrhea virus, the swine practitioners of the MVMA stepped up to the plate and went into full disease prevention mode,” the council’s citation says, noting their willingness to communicate with each other and the broader industry was critical to minimizing its spread. Vets worked with the industry and provincial staff to investigate disease incidents and collect thousands of samples at farms and high-traffic facilities. Working collaboratively with Manitoba Pork and Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Development, swine vets investigated disease incidents and collected thousands of samples at farms and high-traffic facilities. “They provided constant support to affected producers, helping them cope with the virus on their farm and guiding them towards the day when they could put the incident behind them,” the council says in a release. “Their expert opinions and access to emerging information were invaluable in marshalling resources and programs to assist in our PEDv battle. They also reached out to the broader community that works with our producers to engage them in our disease prevention efforts.” Kynoch was honoured for his commitment, dedication and service to pork producers in the province. “Karl Kynoch provided tireless leadership through 11 years as chair of Manitoba Pork,” said vicechair Rick Bergmann. Kynoch, who was elected chair in 2004, was at the helm through a turbulent 11 years of pressure on production practices from animal welfare advocates, increasing regulation, low prices, trade barriers and new diseases. “Karl did not waver, but forged ahead, taking the long view of the industry and refusing to make hasty decisions based on the short term,” the council citation said. “With his calm and professional demeanour, holding a consistent position and resisting partisan politics and personality conflicts, Karl has always been considered an industry leader.”

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WEATHER VANE “ E v e r y o n e tal k s a b o ut the weathe r , b ut n o o n e d o es a n y thi n g a b o ut it . ” M a r k Tw a i n , 18 9 7

Mild weather moves back in Issued: Monday, April 27, 2015 · Covering: April 29 – May 6, 2015 Daniel Bezte Co-operator contributor

ometimes you just h a v e t o l ov e t h e w a y the weather works out. Looking at last week’s forecast, depending on where you lived, it was either way off or perfect. For those of you who thought it was perfect, the predicted forecast wasn’t the reason why. When it comes to weather forecasting, sometimes you just can’t win! This issue’s forecast is pretty simple and the agreement among the weather models is fairly high, which means there is reasonably high confidence in this forecast. We should begin this forecast period with the western ridge of high pressure building over our region and bringing with it plenty of sunshine, along with very warm temperatures. I wouldn’t be surprised if we see highs in the mid-20s at least once by the weekend. An area of low pressure is f o re c a s t t o s l i d e t h r o u g h nor ther n Manitoba over

the weekend. This low will drag a cold front southward sometime late on Sunday or Monday morning. The front will trigger a few showers or thundershowers as it passes through, but this looks to be the only chance for rain during this period. It doesn’t look like there’ll be much, if any, cold air to work in behind this system, which means temperatures won’t fall much. Combine this with a developing low pressure to our west, and the first half of next week should be high and dry, with temperatures running near the top end of the usual range for this time of the year. Looking beyond this per iod, t he weather models point toward continued mild weather, with most of the precipitation tracking to our south. Usual temperature range for this period: Highs, 8 to 22 C; lows, -3 to +7 C. Daniel Bezte is a teacher by profession with a BA (Hon.) in geography, specializing in climatology, from the U of W. He operates a computerized weather station near Birds Hill Park. Contact him with your questions and comments at daniel@bezte.ca.

WEATHER MAP - CANADA MARCH

Above: Shaded value denote p < 0.05 Top Right: Data for Winnipeg, MB

Created By: Ryan Smith and Danny Blair, University of Winnipeg, Department of Geography. 2015. Source: Hopkinson, Ron F., Daniel W. McKenney, Ewa J. Milewska, Michael F. Hutchinson, Pia Papadopol, Lucie A. Vincent, 2011: Impact of Aligning Climatological Day on Gridding Daily Maximum – Minimum Temperature and Precipitation

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Mean temperature trends across Canada between 1971 and 2013 for March, April and May. Above: Shaded value denote p < 0.05 Top Right: Data for Winnipeg, MB

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Above: Shaded value denote p < 0.05 Top Right: Data for Winnipeg, MB

Warmer Marches and blowing dust Areas of the country show a definite warming in March and April and cooling trend in May By Daniel Bezte co-operator contributor

know in the last issue I said we’d begin talking about severe summer weather, but there are a couple of loose ends I need to tie up. First, for those of you who emailed me about wind — particularly about how it seems to be getting windier lately — I haven’t forgotten about you. The biggest problem is accessing wind data which will allow me to look into this in more detail, so I’m still looking into where I can get the data I need. Secondly, I was reminded by my old friend and climatology professor, Dr. Danny Blair at the University of Winnipeg, that how you look at weather data can change what you see — thanks for the heads up! If you recall back a couple of issues, I took a quick look at temperature data for Winnipeg during the spring. In my look back, I looked at the entire spring period, which was March through to May. I then broke it down into April and May to see if there was a difference. Those of you who read the article might recall that under both scenarios, there wasn’t much of a pattern in temperatures or precipitation. What I didn’t look at were monthly temperatures over the spring period, nor did the

Sustained high wind events do not happen that often, and to get blowing dust, you need the winds to occur when the conditions are just right in the fields.

time allow me to look at multiple stations across the Prairies. This is where Ryan Smith and Dr. Blair stepped in. Dr. Blair was kind enough to email me maps showing the trend in mean temperatures across Canada for March, April and May, shown here. Looking at these maps you can see that over the time period of 1971 to 2013, there has been a trend toward warmer March weather, near-average Aprils and belowaverage Mays across Manitoba. While none of the Manitoba data — more specifically, Winnipeg data — were significant, there certainly are areas of the country showing a definite and significant warming in March and April and a significant cooling trend in May. This shows the value of being able to look at more than one location and also demonstrates that how you summarize data can really affect your results. When I put the three months together in

my little study, the warm March and cool May worked to cancel each other out, giving us the null trend in springtime temperatures. In actuality, it appears average temperatures in early spring are becoming a little warmer, while late-spring weather appears to be getting a little cooler in our province — something that many of you readers have been commenting about.

Devilled by dust

OK, now to begin our severe weather discussion. As I pointed out in last week’s article, instead of zeroing in on the main culprit of severe summer weather, the thunderstorm, I am going to look at each type of weather warning and outline just what type of weather pattern brings about the best chance of experiencing that warning. The first type of weather warning listed in last week’s

article was the dust storm. Now, I live in the eastern part of Manitoba, where there are a few more trees, and thinking back, I only remember hearing about this type of warning once or twice. Maybe out west this is a little more common, but overall, we rarely see this type of warning. On a side note, I sure hope talking about this now isn’t an omen for the summer to come! When you think about it, a dust storm only needs two things: wind and dry open soil to allow for dust to be picked up. Open soil is most likely to occur in the spring before vegetation has a chance to grow. We can also see open fields in the summer if there are drought conditions, or in the fall, after harvest. Most often the best conditions for blowing dust occur in the spring right around the time when plowing begins. This provides plenty of open soil that can easily be picked up by the wind. That said, in the spring, fields tend to have enough moisture from snowmelt to prevent blowing dust, but in a dry year, fields can quickly dry out. This leads us to the second ingredient: wind. In order to have consistently dry weather we usually have high pressure dominating our weather, which normally results in light

winds. Sunny weather and light winds make for good drying conditions, but where will we get the strong winds necessary to create a dust storm? From a weather point of view, consistent high pressure usually means the overall weather pattern is blocked up, preventing the normal progression of weather systems. This can result in the development of extreme jet stream patterns. These patterns allow for the creation of large temperature differences, so when the systems do finally break down and areas of low and high pressure move on, we can get very strong systems with unusually high wind speeds. Over the last couple of years we have seen more than our fair share of these types of systems, but even then we’ve only experienced one or two blowing dust warnings. That’s because sustained high wind events do not happen that often, and to get blowing dust, you need the winds to occur when the conditions are just right in the fields. Personally, I hope we don’t have to deal with any blowing dust warnings this year. Next week we’ll take a break from our look at severe weather and do our usual look back at April’s weather, then look ahead to see what May might have in store for us.

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Hurry up and wait on your winter wheat crop Get the nitrogen on now, but give the crop some time before deciding whether to keep or terminate it By Allan Dawson co-operator staff

This is what a healthy winter wheat plant looks like in spring. It has a white crown and new root growth. photo: Lionel Kaskiw, MAFRD

tures and the crop’s susceptibility to injury. But Kaskiw stressed the model is just a guideline. “Winter wheat is a very aggressive crop in the spring and it tends to fill in a lot of these (dead) areas,” he said. “You really have to give winter wheat until the second week of May before you start determining if you need to be getting rid of a crop. “You don’t need a lot of plants per square foot to still produce a fairly reasonable crop,” he said. He advised getting a second opinion before taking it out. An ideal winter wheat field should have 20 to 30 plants per square foot, de Rocquigny said. But a stand of just seven plants per square foot can produce a decent yield under good growing conditions. Plant stand isn’t the only consideration. There’s the cost of reseeding and the calendar. A later-seeded replacement crop might not yield as well. Farmers are advised to dig up some plants and look for white crowns and new roots, he said. “Driving by the field seeing green leaves you might be fooled this crop is growing, but that’s growth from last year,” Kaskiw said. “It’s pretty easy to tell when you dig them up; pretty hard to tell when you’re driving down the road. You need to get into the field and check them.”

Another complicating factor is winterkill is usually patchy, de Rocquigny said. While winter wheat tillers can fill in some of the gaps, extra management is needed, especially in controlling weeds. Weeds, even in good stands, are something farmers should be checking for now, especially in fields that didn’t get a pre-seed burn-off last fall, Kaskiw said. “Keep an eye on those fields so we don’t let those weeds get away because winter annuals are the ones that tend to sneak up on us and by the time we come to in-crop spraying they’ve got too big and are getting too hard to kill,” he said. Bigger weeds often require a more expensive herbicide, Kaskiw said. “Winterkill on the Canadian Prairies is at the same rate as Kansas — the largest winter wheat-growing state in the U.S. — around nine per cent,” Thoroughgood said. “When you look at it like that, Prairie growers shouldn’t be too concerned coming out of a winter like the one we just had.” For more information, watch WWWI’s video on how to do a proper spring assessment athttp:// www.growwinterwheat.ca/springassessment-video/or visit growwin terwheat.ca.

Green leaves don’t guarantee a winter wheat plant is healthy. This plant doesn’t have a white crown or new roots. photo: elmer kaskiw, mafrd

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ere’s some timely advice for winter wheat growers: hurray up and wait. First hurry up and apply the nitrogen the crop needs. Then wait before deciding to leave or rip the crop up because of winterkill. “As the weather gets warmer, winter wheat needs time to properly recover,” Paul Thoroughgood, regional agrologist for the Western Winter Wheat Initiative (WWWI) said in a news release April 23. “It’s best to wait until spring seeding is half done before deciding what to do with the crop. Winter wheat has a tremendous capacity to tiller. Plant populations that would be unacceptable for spring wheat can produce a profitable yield in winter wheat.” But to maximize yield potential, nitrogen has to be applied to winter wheat long before its survival has been determined, Pam de Rocquigny, Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Development’s (MAFRD) cereal specialist said in an interview April 24. “That nitrogen needs to be on the crop immediately,” she said. “Winter wheat yield is determined at the five-leaf stage. We’re approaching that quite quickly,” she said. “If you need to reseed, that nitrogen will still be a benefit to that crop.” All signs point to the 2014-15 winter wheat crop having survived the winter in good shape, but each field will be different. “From what I’ve been seeing, conditions to date have been relatively ideal for winter wheat breaking dormancy,” Lionel Kaskiw, MAFRD’s farm production adviser at Souris said in a webinar last week. “We’ve been seeing some gradual warming.” The winter cereal survival model shows at most locations temperatures at crown level didn’t go low enough to cause much damage, Kaskiw said. The model is available at http:// www.wheatworkers.ca/wcsm/ WWModel.php. The model rates the severity of winterkill based on soil tempera-

“As the weather gets warmer, winter wheat needs time to properly recover. It’s best to wait until spring seeding is half done before deciding what to do with the crop.” Paul Thoroughgood

WINTER WHEAT Winter wheat plant populations and potential yield Plants per square foot

Yield in bushels per acre

Source: Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Development

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KAP GM is confident hiring a membership co-ordinator will pay off Membership revenue is important, but so is broad farmer representation, says James Battershill By Allan Dawson

ated a new position it hopes to fill soon — membership coordinator. “There are at least 10,000 farmers in this province and our checkoff is only touching, at most, five thousand to six thousand of them,” Battershill said. “There are big gaps.”

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KAP general manager James Battershill says KAP membership goes beyond revenue. It’s also about credibility, he told KAP’s General Council April 16. photo: allan dawson

embership, and the revenue that comes with it, are the lifeblood of any organization, but for the Keystone Agricultural Producers (KAP) it’s more than just the money. “It’s really what drives our Two problems credibility as an organiza- KAP faces two problems with its tion,” KAP’s general manager checkoff. One is not all compaJames Battershill told delegates nies buying farmers’ production attending KAP’s spring General are collecting it, even though it’s Council meeting April 16. “KAP mandatory by law. (The money has always been well respected is refundable, but farmers have as an organization, not only in to request it in writing.) Manitoba but across Canada The other is if the money colsimply because we represent a lected on farmers’ sales falls large proportion of the actual short of KAP’s annual $200 farmers in this province. With- membership fee KAP must out a strong membership base return all the money. Last year we start to lose that credibility. KAP returned about $100,000 That is really where our strength because of that. If those farmers B:8.125” and voice come from.” had made up the difference by T:8.125” And that’s why KAP has cresending a cheque, KAP would

“Without a strong membership base we start to lose that credibility. That is really where our strength and voice come from.” James Battershill

have earned an extra $360,000 approximately, Battershill said. Last fiscal year 1,573 farmers’ contributions to KAP fell short of $200. KAP hired a person for a week to call farmers to see if they would top up their contribution, or leave it with KAP. Forty farmers topped up their membership, while 131 farmers left their money in, earning KAP an extra $13,000, Battershill said. Having someone work on membership full time should do even better, he added. “I am extremely hopeful that

we will bring somebody in who is exceptionally talented and who can speak farmers’ language and not only do a better job of engaging with our members encouraging participation in KAP events and activities… but willing to take ownership and control of the checkoff system that we have in place right now and try and see some growth there,” Battershill said. As of March 31, KAP had 2,059 paid members — about the same as last year at this time. And it hopes to match 2014’s total membership of almost 4,000 when its fiscal year ends Nov. 30.

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Canola down, wheat up in first 2015 Canadian acreage estimates The first Statistics Canada seeding intentions survey contained few surprises By Phil Franz-Warkentin Commodity News Service Canada

anadian farmers intend to plant a bit more wheat and a bit less canola this spring compared to a year ago, according to the first survey estimates from Statistics Canada. However, adjustments are likely in subsequent reports, while weather over the growing season will become more impor tant in deter mining actual production. “There’s nothing in here that’s particularly game changing,” said Jon Driedger, of FarmLink Marketing Solutions, on the acreage estimates. “Changes in acreage are always important, but yield will make the bigger difference in what the ultimate production will be,” added Mike Jubinville, of ProFarmer Canada. All-wheat area (spring, winter, and durum) was forecast at 24.8 million acres by StatsCan, which would be well within pre-report trade guesses and up from the 23.8 million seeded the previous year. Of that total, durum area is forecast to rise to 5.5 million acres, from 4.8 million in 2014. Canola area was forecast at 19.4 million acres, which would be nearly a million acres below the 20.3 million acres seeded

the previous year, but in line with trade estimates. “We’ll either need to see the canola number come up, or this market will be really tight next year,” said Driedger. “At 19.4 million acres, if we even have a slight hiccup in the crop, our carry-out will be very tight,” said Wayne Palmer, of Agri-Trend Marketing. He expected to see adjustments of more canola and less wheat in upcoming reports. “Any spark of a weather scare would lead to a rally (in canola),” said Palmer. Beyond wheat and canola, oats were one surprise that fell outside of most pre-report estimates. StatsCan pegged oats area at 3.6 million acres, which would be up from the 2.8 million seeded in 2014. “That’s too much oats,” said Jubinville.

The following table is a recap Driedger also pointed to the be the lowest ever, with only oats number as being on the 2.7 million acres slated to be of Statistics Canada’s acreage large side, and expected actual unseeded according to Stats- report for the period ended area would be revised lower in Can. That compares with 4.6 March 31, 2015. Pre-report million unseeded acres in 2014, expectations are provided for subsequent reports. Barley, meanwhile, could be and the five-year average of 7.2 comparison purposes. Figures are in million acres. seen as bullish, according to million. Jubinville. While StatsCan is forecasting barley acres to rise Statistics Canada’s acreage report to 6.5 million, from 5.9 million in 2014, many pre-report trade StatsCan Pre-Report StatsCan estimates had been topping Mar. 2015 Estimates 2014-15 seven million. 19.416 Canola 19.000 - 21.500 20.325 Pea area was forecast at All Wheat* 23.500 - 27.000 23.835 24.765 3.8 million acres, which was relatively unchanged from Durum 5.500 5.100 - 6.000 4.750 the previous year, while lenBarley 6.478 6.400 - 8.000 5.880 tils were forecast to be slightly Flaxseed 1.630 1.600 - 2.000 1.555 higher on the year at 3.4 million acres. Most analysts were Oats 3.645 2.800 - 3.400 2.798 anticipating even larger area Peas 3.830 3.700 - 4.500 3.795 to the two pulse crops, which Lentils 3.350 3.200 - 3.800 3.110 could show up in subsequent reports. *All wheat includes winter wheat remaining Summerfallow is forecast Trim: to 8.125”

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The Manitoba Co-operator | April 30, 2015

Systematic survey aims to track clubroot in Manitoba before it gets out of hand Farmers in untested areas can inquire about getting their land test for free By Allan Dawson co-operator staff

“We want to give farmers a sense of where it (clubroot) is and how bad it is and the precautions they should be taking…

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An extensive survey is underway in Manitoba to discover how widespread clubroot is. photo: allan dawson

through crop rotation, sanitation (biosecurity) and planting clubroot-resistant varieties when appropriate. “I do have a feeling that we are going to see (from the survey) a heck of a lot more clubroot than we thought, but it could be all at

very, very low levels,” Kubinec said. Half-life “Ninety-nine per cent of the European and local preliminary time when we pick it up in the soil research shows clubroot has a (to date) we have never seen any half-life of four years. With 100,000 symptoms in the field.” clubroot spores per gram of soil, That means clubroot could symptoms can show up in canola. T:8.125” become a problem in some fields “If you don’t grow canola for

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Clubroot was first detected in Alberta canola in 2003 in Sturgeon County northwest of Edmonton. The pathogen classified as a Protist — a group of organisms with characteristics of plants, fungi and protozoans — has spread in Alberta and has also surfaced in Saskatchewan. Manitoba has been testing for clubroot since 2009. The first case, in soil only without canola showing symptoms, was detected in 2011 and announced in 2012. As of last year Manitoba had 13 confirmed cases of clubroot in 10 municipalities. Eleven of them were based on soil tests, with no visible symptoms in canola plants. In the two cases where plants were infected, the symptoms were minor. Updated information will be released next month, Kubinec said. The hope is finding where clubroot is in Manitoba will help with controlling it, which is done

if farmers grow canola every year for say five years. But conversely with a one-in-four-year rotation clubroot symptoms might not develop, Kubinec said.

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ome Manitoba fields are infected with clubroot, a serious canola disease, but how many and where? To find out one soil sample is being collected from each of the province’s 900 or so agro-townships, Anastasia Kubinec, Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Development’s (MAFRD) oilseed specialist, said in an interview April 23. While the location of infected fields and their owners will remain confidential, a map, probably by rural municipality (RM), will show where the disease has been found. It will be released this fall or next spring. “We want to give farmers a sense of where it (clubroot) is and how bad it is and the precautions they should be taking with an RM that has high levels versus an RM that has been tested and has zero,” she said. “If they are positive the farmer will be given information to contact either myself or Holly (Derksen, a MAFRD plant pathologist) to discuss next steps.” Farmers can volunteer their land for sampling and get the sampling and the confidential test results for free. Interested farmers can call their local MAFRD GO office or email mm@mbpestlab. ca. Only volunteers in areas so far untested will be eligible. Most of those areas are in the northwest, including around Roblin, Swan River and The Pas. The test, which can measure very small levels of the microscopic, soil-borne plant pathogen called Plasmodiophora brassicae, normally costs $125. However, it can be cut to $25 if farmers participate in a program under Growing Forward 2 and qualify for funding from the Manitoba Canola Growers Association, Kubinec said. Since clubroot is soil-borne, the disease can spread with soil, carried on equipment, on crops or moved by wind or water. Farmers should look for the disease at field entrances and along waterways. Ideally farmers should clean their equipment between fields and make sure others entering their land do too.

four years… it drops to 50,000 (spores per gram) so you’re not seeing symptoms. If you can wait another four years then you drop to 25,000 and that’s getting pretty low. So rotation is a huge component to managing the disease and also reducing the concentrations in the field so that you’re not building up levels to see symptoms.” Funding for the clubroot survey comes from the Growing Actions program under the federal-provincial Growing Forward 2, program, Kubinec said. Soil samples will be collected and tested by staff at the new Pest Surveillance Initiative (PSI) laboratory in Winnipeg. The lab is managed by the Manitoba Canola Growers Association, which is also helping fund it, along with the Manitoba and federal governments.

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India land bill delayed amid rising anger in rural India A farmer committed suicide during during a protest of proposed reforms making it easier for industry to buy land By Nigam Prusty and Frank Jack Daniel new delhi / reuters

rime Minister Narendra Modi’s government has delayed a bill that will make it easier for industry to buy farmland, following anger over rising rural distress and the suicide of a farmer in India’s capital. The death of farmer Gajendra Singh, who hanged himself from a tree during an opposition rally in New Delhi April 22, dominated debate in parliament on Thursday. Tw o c a b i n e t m i n i s t e r s, speaking on condition of anonymity, said the land acquisition bill, a revision to a 2013 land law, would not be brought up until the first week of May, reversing a previous lineup of legislative business. “The land bill is a challenge for us,” one of the ministers said after several days of protests that culminated in the suicide. Convinced that the previous land law would delay his industrial development agenda, Modi used execu-

An activist of the youth wing of India’s opposition Congress party scuffles with police during a protest against Arvind Kejriwal, chief of Aam Aadmi (Common Man) Party (AAP) and chief minister of Delhi, over the suicide by a farmer at a rally on Wednesday, in New Delhi April 23, 2015. Photo: REUTERS/Adnan Abidi

tive decrees in December and April to loosen acquisition rules requiring 80 per cent consent from landowners, but needs parliament’s approval

to make the changes permanent. Mo d i d o e s n o t h a v e a majority in the upper house and with tempers running

high over crop damage and low prices in the countryside, he risks delaying other legislation if the land bill is taken to debate too quickly

and dominates proceedings in parliament. In a rare intervention in parliament, Modi pleaded for political parties to end their finger pointing over the rural crisis and work together to improve the lives of the villagers. “The issue of farmers’ suicides has been a matter of concern for the whole country,” he said. “I also share the pain. We should resolve to find a solution to this problem which is old and widespread.” More than a dozen debtridden farmers have committed suicide in India in recent weeks with many villagers who say they voted for Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party in elections last year criticizing his government for being slow to respond to the crop damage and falling commodity prices. Spurred by opposition parties, farmers are also angry about the changes to the land law, which many fear will force them to sell holdings against their will. The law was the main target of the April 23 rally, where Singh took his own life.

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China’s COFCO to enter global grain super-league with listing State agency for world’s largest importer wants to rival the ‘ABCD’ group By Silvia Antonioli and Dmitry Zhdannikov Lausanne, Switzerland / Reuters

hina’s COFCO, the commodity consuming giant’s state-run grain-trading company, is planning to list to become publicly traded within three to five years, a move that would catapult it into the select stable of companies dominating global agricultural trade. In just over a year, COFCO has invested $2.8 billion to transform itself from a procurement operation into a global agricultural trader, via joint ventures with Noble Group Ltd.’s agribusiness and Dutch grain trader Nidera, after taking substantial stakes in the companies. “This should be not a Chinese, but a global company... the IPO will help us to achieve this standard,” COFCO chairman Ning Gaoning said at the FT Commodities Global Summit. Ning told Reuters COFCO’s plan would

“This should be not a Chinese, but a global company... the IPO will help us to achieve this standard.”

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be to list all of COFCO’s, Noble’s, and Nidera’s agricultural assets together. Its overall objective would likely be to rival the “ABCD” quartet of companies — Archer Daniels Midland, Bunge, Cargill and Louis Dreyfus — that dominate agricultural commodity trading. “After the integration with Noble Agri I think COFCO will invest again in other companies,” Ning said. “That is a place you cannot ignore,” he said when asked if COFCO could expand in North American markets.

The investments marked the biggest overseas acquisitions in China’s grain sector, giving COFCO assets in some of the world’s top grain- and vegetable oil-producing regions, including Brazil, Argentina, Indonesia and the Black Sea area and enabling it to bring food supply to China independently of the dominant ABCD operators. “People ask me: are you going to be a buyer or a competitor in the future?... I think we will co-operate, sometimes we will compete,” Ning said. COFCO’s Nidera and Noble deals were considered a wake-up call for the grain industry as one of the world’s biggest customers turned into a competitor. “When they acquired Noble and Nidera they were already talking about an IPO, they said from the beginning that in due course they were considering an IPO,” said Karel Valken, global head of trade and commodity finance at Dutch bank Rabobank. B:8.125” “Clearly the priorities are to create T:8.125”

synergies between the three (COFCO, Noble and Nidera), by that time of course we would hope the stock market is more favourable than it is now.” He said the move would strengthen COFCO’s capital base and change the profile to a Chinese-international company. China agricultural stocks statistics are closely guarded, as changing inventory levels can move food markets sharply. It was unclear whether an IPO would mean more transparency given there are several state-owned entities involved in managing China’s food needs. China’s soybean imports are expected to grow faster than other products at around five per cent a year or more, Ning said. China currently consumes around a quarter of global soybean output. Over the longer term, he said China’s overall agricultural imports were set to rise to 200 million tonnes a year within 10 years from 120 million tonnes currently.

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he International Grains Council raised its forecast for global corn production in 2015-16 April 23, although it remained well shy of the prior season’s record crop with a drawdown in stocks still anticipated. The IGC, in a monthly update, forecast that a global corn (maize) crop in 2015-16 of 951 million tonnes, was up 10 million from the previous month’s projection but well below the prior season’s record 994 million. Corn consumption in 201516 was put at 969 million tonnes with stocks at the end of the season put at 181 million tonnes, down from 198 million a year earlier. The latest forecast included upward revisions for forecast 2015-16 corn crops in China (219.0 million from 216.0 million), Serbia (7.2 million from 5.2 million) and Mexico (23.0 million from 21.4 million). Global wheat production in 2015-16 was cut by four million tonnes to 705 million owing to reduced prospects in Argentina, China and India and was down on the prior season’s 721 million. “Global wheat and maize (corn) outturns are seen retreating from the record results of the previous year, but total grains production would still be about three per cent higher than the five-year average, reflecting mostly favourable prospects in key growing areas,” the IGC said. Wheat consumption in 201516 was forecast at 711 million tonnes while stocks at the end of the season were projected to decline to 194 million, down from 199 million a year earlier.

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The Manitoba Co-operator | April 30, 2015

Ocean output rivals big nations’ GDP, but resources eroding Overfishing, pollution and climate change are causing harvests to slump By Alister Doyle oslo/ reuters

conomic output by the world’s oceans is worth $2.5 trillion a year, rivalling nations such as Britain or Brazil, but marine wealth is sinking fast because of overfishing, pollution and climate change, a study said April 23. “The deterioration of the oceans has never been so fast as in the last decades,” Marco Lambertini, director general of the WWF International conservation group, told Reuters of the study entitled “Reviving the Ocean Economy.” Ocean output, judged as a nation, would rank seventh behind the gross domestic product of Britain and just ahead of Brazil’s on a list led by the United States and China, the study said. The report, by WWF, the Global Change Institute at Queensland University in Australia and the Boston Consulting Group, estimated that annual “gross marine product” (GMP) was currently worth $2.5 trillion. That included fisheries, coastal tourism, shipping lanes

Fishermen in wetsuits hunt dolphins at a cove in Taiji, western Japan, January 20, 2014. Local fishermen corral dolphins in a secluded bay before killing many for meat. photo: REUTERS/Adrian Mylne

and the fact that the oceans absorb carbon dioxide from the air, helping to slow global warming. The study did not estimate the rate of decline in GMP.

Lambertini said the report aimed to put pressure on governments to act by casting the environment in economic terms and was a shift for the WWF

beyond stressing threats to creatures such as turtles or whales. “It’s not just about wildlife, pretty animals. It is about us,” he said.

The report, for instance, values carbon dioxide absorbed from the air at $39 per tonne, drawing on estimates by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to judge damage from warming such as more flooding or risks to human health. The study estimated that total ocean assets, such as coral reefs, mangroves, shipping lanes and carbon absorption, were worth a total of $24 trillion, about 10 times annual output. Governments have repeatedly promised, and failed, to prevent ocean degradation. A UN Earth Summit in South Africa in 2002, for instance, set 2015 as the goal for restoring depleted fish stocks. Lambertini said UN sustainable development goals for 2030, due to be set in September, could help the oceans recover if properly implemented, along with a UN deal to combat climate change due at a summit in Paris in December. He also urged governments to achieve a UN goal of creating protected areas to cover 10 per cent of all ocean area by 2020, up from 3.4 per cent now.

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GARTON’S AUCTION SERVICE will be conducting a Farm Auction for Bryan & Linda Bassett & Guests on May 9th, 2015 10:30am. 6-mi S of Gilbert Plains, MB on 274 to Rd 139N then W 2-mi. Auction includes: TRACTORS: 1979 Vers 875, 1979 Case; HARVEST EQUIPMENT: 1984 JD 8820 turbo; 1996 Case IH 8820 sp swather; 8-ft. Farm King roller; SEEDING & TILLAGE: Bourgault 36-ft. floating hitch c/w Continental NH3 kit; Morris 19-ft. deep tiller c/w mulchers; Wilrich 24-ft. field cultivator; CCIL 807 31-ft. deep tiller; 7200 CHI hoe drill; Inland 68ft. field sprayer; Rite-way 56-ft. harrow packer bar; Lode King twin compartment 14-ft. seed/fert tote tank, 7-in.x41-ft. Brandt auger; 10x61 MK Westfield auger. CONSIGNED: Case 1270 tractor; 31-ft. 1600 JD deep till mtd harrows; 30-ft. PT MacDon (Case IH) auto fold; 30-ft. drill carrier. For complete details & photos visit www.gartonsauction.com or call Larry (204)648-4541. This is a very clean line of equip & has been well cared for. Please be on time as there will not be a lot of small selling. Advertise your unwanted equipment in the Classifieds. Call our toll-free number and place your ad with our friendly staff, and don’t forget to ask about our prepayment bonus. Prepay for 3 weeks and get 2 weeks free! 1-800-782-0794.

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GARTON’S AUCTION SERVICE WILL be conducting a Farm Estate Auction for the Late William (Billy) Soloway on May 2, 2015, 1-mi N of Pine River, MB. Included in this auction are Tractors: Cockshutt, Versatile, White, Ford & Farmall; Harvest Equipment: Combines, Grain Dryer, Swathers, Augers, Moisture Tester; Seeding/Tillage Equipment: Stone Picker, Scraper, Cultivators, Seed Drill, Harrow Bars, Bale Elevator, Gravity Boxes; Grain Bins: Westeel Rosco, Steel Shed, Tools & Misc Farm Items: Fuel Tanks, Welders, Steel Wheels, Vehicles: GMC Grain Truck, Chev Sprint Car, Ford 3/4 Ton, Gooseneck Trailer, Scrap Iron, Antiques & Collectibles: Vauxhall Deluxe Car, North Star Sign, Cook Stove & Household items. For complete details & photos visit www.gartonsauction.com or call Larry:(204)648-4541. For any additional info, call Terry:(204)889-4204 or (204)797-2141. MEYERS AUCTION 10:00AM SAT., May 2nd, 2015 Carberry, MB at the Carberry Fairgrounds in the 4H building; 2007 GMC Sierra SLE, Saftied, Extended Cab, Auto, 87,917-km; 2009 Ford Focus SE, Saftied, 123,000-kms, 4-Dr Sedan; Anchor 14ft Fibreglass Boat w/Mercury 50-hp Outboard & Calkins Trailer; 1949 DeSoto Custom, 4-Dr; 1953 Packard Clipper, 2-Dr; 1962 Cadillac Deville, 4-Dr. Vehicles subject to confirmation of final bid. 2003 Yamaha Vino Scooter, 1758-km; John Deere LT 155 Garden Tractor w/ bagger; Ingersoll 3016 Garden Tractor w/Tiller; JD Hydro 185 Garden Tractor; Mastercraft 8-hp 24-in Snowblower; MTD 3.5-hp /20-in Mower; Rear Tine 5hp Tiller; Bikes; Yard Sprayer; Tanaka Trimmer. COLLECTABLES: Sm Wood Table w/Ornate Legs; Chalet Art Glass; Seetusee Tray; Memories Of Fairview History Book; Clarence A. Boon Books; Ladies Side Chair; Costume Jewellery; Blue Mountain Pottery; Waterfall Front Bedroom Suite w/Makeup Stand; Retro K Table & Chairs; Milk Bottles; 1847 Rodgers Bros “First Love” Silverware Set; Crystal & Cut Glass; Dining Room Table & 6 Chairs; Recliner; Floor Lamp; Bedroom Suite; Couch & Chair; Steno Chairs; Sm Danby Fridge. WOODWORKING EQUIPMENT: Delta 16 1/2 Drill Press; King Industrial 14-in Wood Cutting Bandsaw; King Canada Dust Collector; Delta 12 1/2 x 6 Planer; Ryobi Spindle Sander; Craftsman 10-in Chop Saw; Delta 4-in Belt /6-in Disc Sander; Craftsman Biscuit Jointer; 2) Delta Scroll Sanders; Delta 1-in Belt /5-in Disc Sander; Belt Sander; King Canada 2-hp Air Compressor; Brinkmann Gourmet Electric Smoker; Acklands Generator; 8-Gal Shop Vac; Wood Lathe; King Canada 6in Jointer. MUCH, MUCH, MORE. LUNCH AVAILABLE Subject to Additions & Deletions. Meyers Auctions & Appraisals, Arden, MB. Bradley Meyers Auctioneer (204)368-2333 or (204)476-6262 Cell meyersauctions.com If you want to sell it fast, call 1-800-782-0794.

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Dugald, Manitoba, Canada at 10:00 AM

Auction Location Marsden Rd

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Parkland – North of Hwy 1; west of PR 242, following the west shore of Lake Manitoba and east shore of Lake Winnipegosis. Westman – South of Hwy 1; west of PR 242. Interlake – North of Hwy 1; east of PR 242, following the west shore of Lake Manitoba and east shore of Lake Winnipegosis. Red River – South ofHwy 1; east of PR 242.

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Directions: From Dugald, Manitoba, Canada: Drive 4 Miles South on Hwy #206 to Plymton Rd. Head East 2.5 Miles on Plymton Rd. Watch for signs. Featured Items: EQUIPMENT: • 2000 JCB 4wd backhoe & fel, quick attach clam bucket, 10’ reach, 2’ extend a hoe, premium unit, always shedded • White 1370 tractor, 3ph, power steering, 540 pto, 3512 hrs., 2nd owner, great yard tractor • Farm King 7’ finishing mower (like new) • Farm King 6.5’ snowblower • Tarnel 20’ bumper hitch trailer w/ ramps 14,000 lb GVW (like new) • Canadiana snowblower 10 hp 32” w/ new motor ANTIQUES: • White Rose oil pump • Esso gas bowser • Hay knife • Hand well pump jacks • Crocks •Toys SHOP TOOLS: • #18 Canadian drill press • Atlas metal lathe 220 v 12” x “55 incl misc accessories • Archdale radial arm saw • Beaver wood lathe • Large asst of air tools & impacts • Southbend 6” x 32” metal lathe • Colville Holtzman 60 ton press • Brake rotor lathe • AND MUCH MUCH MORE!!

PLEASE VIEW WEBSITE www.lamportanddowler.com FOR PHOTOS AND FULL LISTING AuctioneeR’S note Brian & Kathy operated a successful gas station and plumbing/excavation business for many years. There is a large selection of shop tools & household items. Please make note of the JCB back hoe in premium condition.

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FRASER Brandon, AUCTION SERVICE LTD. Manitoba Auctioneer: Scott Campbell Licensed and bonded. P.L. License #918093. Member of M.A.A., S.A.A., A.A.A., A.A.C. PHONE: (204) 727-2001 FAX: (204) 729-9912 www.fraserauction.com EMAIL: office@fraserauction.com

UNRESERVERD APIARIST SALE for NELSON PLETT

Neepawa, MB. - TUESDAY MAY 19th, 12:00PM DIRECTIONS: (From Neepawa, MB. jct #16 & #5 highways), North on #5 highway to Road 95N, West on Road 95N ¾ of a mile to sale site/ Watch for signs sale day! AUCTIONEERS NOTE: The reason The Pletts are selling off their bees and some of their equipment is because of work they are doing at a mission school down in Guatemala. Nelson and Susan are working as support staff for a school for underprivileged kids. Most of the kids have no parents or only one of the parents and have no chance in life. They went down for the winter but seeing those poor kids, they felt they had to do something more to help so they are staying for a couple years. We wish them and the children they are helping all the best. Nelson ran a very clean operation and has good equipment and bees to sell. A high percentage of his boxes are wax dipped, and many of the frames have been replaced over the past few seasons. Plan to attend this sale.

HIVES & SUPERS: *700-900 LIVE HIVES (comprised of doubles, singles and 5 frame nucs) An exact break down of the numbers of each will be posted to our website in the spring once bees have come out of winter and been gone through. *Approx 2600 Supers (a high percentage are wax dipped) TRUCKS & TRAILERS: *2001 IH 4700 truck w/ 24’ van body and power tail lift *2009 Chevy Silverado 1500 *2005 GMC Yukon XL *48’ van trailer for storage (not safetied) OTHER EQUIPMENT: *2001 New Holland skid steer LX 885 (hrs unknown, I had an electrical short and it blanked out the hours, but think it’s about 5000hrs) *2006 Honda 400 Rancher ATV *Swisher zero turn lawn mower *Cook & Beals 120 extractor & conveyor w/sump, new tub and reel, air ram (No uncapper) *Cook & Beals spin float *30 frame Walter Kelly S/S radial extractor *Older Cowan jumbo uncapper *Wax melter (electric) *Frame filler *(75) good Inland winter wraps for 4 packs double high hives *(300) feeding pails *1600 gal. Syrup tank ITEMS CONSIGNED BY MANITOBA HONEY CO-OP: (Equipment description provided by Honey Co-op) *Older S/S Sparkler for filtering *(2) S/S mixing tanks *S/S frame filler (they called it a water/juice filler) *(2) S/S storage tanks *S/S milk tank used for honey (flat top tub style)

For more information contact: Nelson ndplett@gmail.com

3rd ANNAUL MANITOBA BEE PRODUCERS LIVE BEE AUCTION Brandon, MB. - WEDNESDAY MAY 20th 5:00PM

Since bees are being consigned from Apiarists all over Manitoba the sale will be conducted at the Forrest Recreation Center in Forrest, MB by video presentation. Buyers wanting to see the bees in person will need to do so prior to sale day. Seller contact information will be posted on our website so you can contact them for directions to hive yards and info about their bees. This sale is open to consignment of live bees. We are expecting +/-1500 colonies of bees for this sale. Numbers will be dependent on winter losses of the consignors. We are now taking consignments of all sizes of colonies for this sale. Singles / Doubles / Nucs All bees must be government inspected prior to the sale and test results will be made available to prospective buyers. Inspections must be arranged with Provincial Apiarist by sellers. CALL NOW TO DISCUSS THIS SALE OR TO CONSIGN YOUR BEES!!! For more information contact: Fraser Auction Service Ltd 1-204-727-2001 Office@Fraserauction.Com

Classifieds AUCTION SALES Manitoba Auctions – Interlake

AUCTION SALES Manitoba Auctions – Interlake

McSherry Auction Service Ltd

AUCTION SALE

John & Margaret Chikousky

Saturday, May 9 @ 10:00 am

Fisher Branch, MB Jct Hwy #17 & Main St. 8 Miles West on 233 then South 1 1/2 miles. Auction Note: Retirement Auction - Farm Sold! Contact: (204) 372-6912 Tractors: 04 Case IH Jx1100u MFWA Cab AC, Hand Rev, 3PH 540/1000 Dual Hyd, Sold w/ LX 232 FEL 3067 Hrs * Ford TW-20 Cab A/C 540/1000 PTO Dual Hyd, Frt Wgts 18.438 Duals 5580 Hrs. * Ford 4000 dsl HL 3PH Hyd 540 PTO 6875 Hrs * Ford 3600 dsl HL 3PH Dual Hyd 540 PTO Appr 4500-5000 Hrs. Hay Equip: NH 660 Auto Wrap RD Baler * NH 451 3PH 7’ Sickle Mower * 2) NH 56 Side Del Rake * NH 57 Side Del Rake * 38’ Pipe Framed Hay Trailer * 20’ Hay Wagon * NH 851 RD Baler Grain & Misc Equip: 74 Int 1600 w/ 11’ Gravel B&H * Coop 500 15’ Swather Crimper * JD 1600 10’ Deep Tiller * JD 3600 6B Plow * AC 10’ Tandem Disc * Delgeman GD Stone Picker * INT 300 12’ Discer Seeder * INT 45 14’ Cult * JD 3PH 9’ Deep Tiller * JD 5B 3PH Plow * Westfield 21’ Pony Cart Harrows * Kendon 180 Bushell Hopper Trailer * 120 Bus Hopper (no wagon) - Allied 7” 36’ Auger * McCoy Renn 3PH Post Pounder * INT 84” 3PH Snow Blower * 3PH RD Baler Forks * 3PH Saw Mandrell * 3PH Hitch Converter * MH 7’ Gobel Disc Livestock Equip: AC 140 Manure Spreader * Gehl 120 Mixmill w/ Autobale Feeder & Ext Auger * Farm King Roller Mill * 3PH Bale Unroller * 3) Calf Shelters * Calf Squeeze Chute * 2) 30’ Self Standing Wind Break Panels * 25) Metal Panels * 4) Creep Panels * 4) Panels w/ Walk Thru * 8) RD Bale Feeders * Hasting Creep Feeders * HM Saulky Cart * 2) Western Saddles * Harness * Calf Pullers * Stock Doctor * Elec Fencers Vehicle, Blding & Misc: 05 Ford F150 Crew Cab 4x4 5.4L EXC COND, 93,000 km Sft * 90 GMC 1500 4x4 * Utility Trailer * 8’x 16’ Insulated Bunk House * 10’x 16’ Yard Shed * 12’x20’ Shelter on Skids * Fuel Slip Tank * Track Greaser * Tractor Heat House * Wood Heater * Implement Parts * Cement Mixer * 10) Bags Insulation Yard & Rec: 2011 Cub Cadet RZT 24HP 54” R Mower 110 Hrs. * 2000 Yamaha Big Bear 350, 4x4 Quad * Yamaha 225, 3 Wheeler w/ Reverse * 3) Skidoo Olympic 335 Snowmobile 1) 1968, 2) 1972 * Snowmobile Sleigh * 2) Riding Mower, nr * Bolens G12 w/ Mower & Rotovator nr * New Wick Dandelion Sprayer * Push Gas Mower * Gas Weed Eater * Metal Yard Trailer * Trailer Yard Sprayer * Chain Saws * Hand Yard Tools * New BBQ * Picnic Table * Pedal Bikes * 8’x12’ Chain Link Dog Run Tools: Lincoln 225 Welder * Acet Torches * Air Comp * Metal Cut Off Saw * Counter Drill Press * Bench Grinder * Battery Charger * Power Hack Saw * Power Tools * Drills * Grinders * Saws * Anvil * Floor Jack * Jackall * Chains & Hooks * 3/4 Socket Set * Wrench Sets * Gear Puller * Hand Tools * Shop Supply Guns & Access: Browning 81 308 LA * Marlin 336 30-30 LA * MTN Arms 22Cal 5.5 Takedown * Ranger 22 Cal BA * Cooey 12 Gauge S.S Shotgun * Traps * Ammo Antiques: Trunks * Cream Cans * Barn Lanterns * Wash Boards * Scythe * Hay Knife * Blow Torche * Leg Vise * License Plates * Techmseh Metal Sign Musical: Guitar * Mandolin * 3) Violins 1) Ernft Roth 1) Andrew Schroette 1) Mandolin Household: Deep Freeze * Table & Chairs * Couch & Chair * Electronics * China * Stuart McSherry (204) 467-1858 or (204) 886-7027 www.mcsherryauction.com

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AUCTION SALES Manitoba Auctions – Interlake

AUCTION CALENDAR

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ANNUAL SPRING FARM AUCTION ESTATE, RETIREMENT & CONSIGNMENTS

BUILDING SUPPLY & EQUIPMENT AUCTION

SATURDAY MAY 9th 10:00 AM

Saturday, May 2 @ 10:00 am

Location: 218 Brandt St. Steinbach, MB FULL LISTING & LIVE INTERNET BIDDING AT PENNERAUCTIONS.COM

Stonewall, MB - #12 Patterson Drive

Partial Listing:

TRACTORS & WHEEL LOADER:

Material - SEMI LOAD: of Lumber–Quantity of Cabinet Quality * Bldg Supplies * Shingles * Equip: 95 Ford Gas 3 Ton w Service Box & HIAB 70,000 km * Toyota Propane 2, 13’, 5000 lb ForkLift * MF 1100 Cab with FEL * 05 Gooseneck 22’ Flat Deck Trailer * 53’ Triaxle Container Trailer * 48’ Flatdeck High Boy Tandem Trailer * Coke 30’ Semi-Trailer * ATCO 36’ Insulated Wired Trailer * 50’ Springtine Harrows * Skidsteer Dozer Blades * Trailer Hyd Woodsplitter Livestock & Equip: BH 14’ Tandem Stock Trailer * 40) 10’ Metal Corral Panels * 12) 25’ Self Standing Metal Panels * Bale Feeders * Port Creep Feeders * Pallet of NEW Baler Twine * Com Meat Band Saw * Com Meat Grinder * NEW Storage Shelters: 30x85 * 20x40 * 20x30 * 10x20 *16x22 Rec & Yard: 94 Salem 26’ 5th Wheel Camper * Guns & Access * Tools: 2) Int Stationary Engines 1) 5HP 1) 2 1/2 HP * HD 30 Drawer Chest * Tire Changer * Wheel Balancer * Ridget 300 Power Threader * Air Comp * 12V Wrench * Floor Drill Press * Band Saw * Radial Arm Saw * Chop Saw * 12” Thickness Planer * Jointer / Planer * ProMax 30” Sander * Ribbon Sander * Router * Power, Air & Hand Tools * Generator * Delta Dust Collector * Large Amt of New Hardware, Tools, Oils, Filters, STORE CLOSE OUT. Stuart McSherry (204) 467-1858 or (204) 886-7027 www.mcsherryauction.com

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AUCTION SALE John Kuklica

Sunday, May 3 @ 11:00 am St Andrews, MB - 274 River Road Contact: (204) 338-8315

Tractors: JD 4010 Cab Dual Hyd 540 PTO w/JD 158 FEL, 7983 hrs * Cockshutt 1655 dsl Cab 540 PTO w/ FEL 6374 hrs * Cockshutt 550 gas 540 PTO * Int 560 Single Hyd * Vehicles: 02 Pontiac Sun Fire 4D * 2) 76 Chev 1/2 Equip: Case 310, 16’ Discer Seeder * 2) Int 300, 16’ Discer Seeder * Coop 500 Swather * 3PH 6’ Snowblower * Saw Mandrel * Vintage Semi Tractors: 74 Int C/O 4070, 220 Cum Rebuilt 10 spd * 64 White 200 Cum * 64 White C/O * Trailers: 2) Can Car 45’ Semi Freight * Fruehauf 42’ Semi Freight * 32’ Single Axle Freight Trailer * Utility Trailer * Yard: JD 755 dsl Hyd 3PH PTO Sold w/ JD 48” Frt Mt Snowblower & 3PH JD Rotovator, 286 hrs Exc Cond * EZ GO Battery 4 Wheel Golf Cart * 48” Frt Mt Snowblower Attach * Yard Trailer * 3PH Single Plow *Merry Roto Tiller * Trailer Yard Sprayer * JD Fert Spreader * Along w/ Tools & Misc * Various Household Stuart McSherry (204) 467-1858 or (204) 886-7027 www.mcsherryauction.com AUCTION SALES Manitoba Auctions – Red River AUCTION SALE FOR RANDALL & Julie Goossen, McTavish MB. Sale Date June 20th, 2015, 10:30am. 1953 88 Oliver; 1962 550 Cockshut; 1981 2290 Case tractor; 1969 Chevy 3-ton w/B&H. Numerous mechanical tools & equipment. Sale conducted by Herm Martens Auctions hermart3@gmail.com (204)326-1543. Complete list to follow at a later date.

AUCTION SALES Saskatchewan Auctions IVAN & JOAN SAKUNDIAK AUCTION Sat., May 2nd, 2015 9:30am 5-MI NORTH ON #47 BUCHANAN, SK, CONTACT: (306)592-4526. MACHINERY- TRACTORS: 1980 Vers 835 Tractor cab, air, 4 hyd, extra air seeder hyd, 18.4x38 tires, recent engine & trans; 1983 JD 4440 Tractor cab, air, quad, 20.8x38 rubber, 3 hyd, 8,800-hrs; Oliver 90 Tractor; SPRAYER: *1998 Patriot Wide Track #175 High Clearance Sprayer hydro, 90-ft. 800-gal tank, foam markers, 12.4x42 tires, crop dividers, 5,400-hrs, Good* Chemical trailer w/1,000-gal water tank & chemical handler, sold separate; Vers #3000 60-ft. sprayer; SEEDING & TILLAGE: *1999 Bourgault 40-ft. 5710 Air Drill w/mid banders, packers, air package & Bourgault 4300 air tank, very nice* JD 39-ft. 1610 deep tillage & harrows w/anhydrous kit; JD 16-ft. deep tillage; TRUCKS: 1981 Ford 9000 Grain Truck DSL, tandem, western industries 20-ft. box, hoist, tarp, 425 cat, 13-SPD, new paint; 1977 Chev C60 Grain truck 16-ft. box & hoist, tarp, 366 V8, 5x2; SCRAPER: CarryAll Model 014 Hyd Scraper, Good; COMBINE: JD 7720 SP Combine cab, air, hydro, chopper, chaff spreader, JD PU, 6,300-hrs, looks good; Macdon 960 30-ft. header, PU reel has own mover, sold separate; AUGERS: Secundiak 8x1600 auger 20-ft. ES Kawasaki engine; Weststeel 7x40 auger & motor; Secundiak 7x45 auger w/like new 13-HP, powerfist motor; LAND ROLLER: 40-ft. Assie Industries Land Roller, good; Plus swathers, packer bar, vehicles, misc equip, shop & yd. NOTE: Ivan & Joan are selling & moving to Yorkton. Ivan was a community “Mr. Fix It” There is an enormous supply of shop equip & shop related items. Machinery used on small stone free land. This is a real good sale in the area. Online bidding 1:00PM. Visit www.ukrainetzauction.com for complete pictures & listing. Sale conducted by Ukrainetz Auction Theodore SK. (306)647-2661. License #915851.

IVA PETRACEK & THE ESTATE OF GORDON PETRACEK AUCTION Sun., May 10th, 2015 9:30am 8-MI SOUTH TO REDPATH RD, 3 WEST LANGENBURG. LANGENBURG, SK. CONTACT: (306)745-2518 MACHINERY- TRACTORS: 2 Vers 500 4WD Tractors cab, air, clamp on duals, 3 hyd; Case 870 Tractor cab, hyd; Case 730 Tractor DSL, square fenders; JD 4010 DSL Tractor; Case 1175 DSL Tractor hyd, jobber duals; JD Model AR Tractor; MMU Tractor DSL; Ford 8N Tractor; COMBINES: JD 6600 SP Combine DSL, cab, PU, chopper; White 860 PTO Combine; SWATHERS: MF 775 Gas Swather cab, air, w/14-ft. hay header; MF 885 DSL Swather cab, air, w/14-ft. hay header & 20-ft. header w/PU reel; AIR SEEDER: Morris L233 33-ft. Cultivator, harrows, air package, w/Bourgault 2115 air tank; 24-ft. deep tillage w/harrows; IHC 14ft. deep tillage; CATTLE EQUIPMENT: 2005 Morris 880 8 bale, bale hiker, Mint; Titan 2007 24-ft. tandem axle cattle trailer, excellent; NH 851 Round Baler; Bale elevator; NH 1032 Bale Wagon; NH 357 Mix Mill; JD 336 square baler; NH 9-ft. haybine; 5 wheel Side delivery rake; Front mount post pounder; FEL post hole auger; JD manure spreader; Assortment of panels, gates, etc. DISC: MF 730 16-ft. offset disc; GRAIN TRUCK: Yr? GMC 950 Grain truck steel box & hoist; PAYLOADER: MF 470 Pay loader Gas, good; YARD & RECREATION: FarmKing 500 48-in. snowblower; 48-in. rotor tiller; 2007 Loadmax tandem 24-ft. trailer beaver tails, excellent; *2009 MF GC2400 FWA, DSL, yd Tractor DL-100 FEL, 3-PTH, PTO, row bar, 298-hrs, Mint* 5-ft. 3-PTH mower, like new; *2011 JD Gator 4x4 low hrs, mint* 16-ft. Trailer wood floor, ramps, steel sides, like new; Estate sprayer. Plus quads, lawn mowers, vehicles, guns, bins, augers, swathers, harrow bars, shop misc. CONSIGNMENT: (306)743-7760 1980 1440 CIH Combine cab, air, PU, spreaders, low hrs 1,600-hrs; 1979 CIH 4000 SP Swather 19.5-ft., gas, no cab; 1979 GMC 7000 Grain Truck 16-ft. box, hoist, tarp frame, 427 V8 5x2 trans; Brandt 800-gal 60-ft. sprayer, foam markers; Brandt 7x41 PTO Auger. NOTE: This is a very large item sale. Yd & recreation equip is mint condition. Shop & misc are good quality. This is a partial listing, online bidding 1:00PM. Visit www.ukrainetzauction.com for complete pictures & listing. Sale conducted by Ukrainetz Auction Theodore SK. (306)647-2661. License #915851.

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• 04 JD 7220, Cab, Loader, MFWD, 3 PTH, 2000 hrs on New Engine from JD • Kawasaki KSS80 Wheel Loader • Versatile 875 4WD Tractor • MF 285 Diesel Tractor w/ Loader & 3 pth • 2130 JD Tractor w/ Cab • 2013 JD 1025R Sub-Compact Utility Tractor, Loader, 3 pth • Case IH 5230 Diesel Tractor, MFWD, 3 PTH, Cab, (transmission problem)

COLLECTOR TRACTORS: • 620 JD Power Steering • Model D JD • Model A JD

AUCTION SALES Saskatchewan Auctions Val Clark & the Estate of Glen Clark Auction Sun., May 3rd, 2015 10:00am 8.5 NORTH, 1/2-MI WEST OF JASMIN. JASMIN, SK. CONTACT: (306)675-4435. MACHINERY- TRACTORS: JD 8650 Tractor 4WD, cab, air, 3 hyd, air seeder hyd, 20.8x38 real good tires, PTO, 7,300-hrs, nice; JD 4840 Tractor cab, air, 3 hyd, extra hyd, front weights, power shift, 9,500-hrs, nice; Case 2470 Tractor (Yellow: 4 hyd, 18.4x38 tires, good inside tires; COMBINE: Case IHC 1660 SP Combine cab, air, good tires, PU chaff spreader, 2,700 engine hrs, looks good; Case IHC 1482 PTO Combine good rubber, PU, Kirby chaff spreader; AIR SEEDER: Bourgault 40-ft,t. 8800 Cultivator harrows, air package, w/3195 air tank, real good; TILLAGE & HARROWS: CCIL 32-ft. deep tillage & harrows; Blanchard 60-ft. tine harrow packer bar; Blanchard 60-ft. diamond harrow bar; SWATHERS: Yr? Heston 8110 25-ft. SP Swather hydro, DSL, PU reel, 2,000-hrs, real nice; JD 590 25-ft. PTO Swather auto fold; CATTLE EQUIPMENT: Heston 1170 16ft. Haybine, nice; Case IH 8480 Soft Core round baler, real nice; Hauser 12 bale self unloading wagon; 1998 Bale King round bale Processor (Excellent condition) serial #18737: model Vortex 880, Carries two bales; 2001 Morris Hay Hiker model #1440 Round Bale carrier (Excellent Condition) Hauls 14 large round bales; NH 357 Mix mill; NH Rake; SPRAYER: 1992 Bourgault Centurion 2 PT sprayer (very good shape) serial #1626:85 FT, 800-gal tank, Hyd Drive Pump, Hyd disc markers & Peacock foam markers, double nozzle bodies & 2 sets of nozzles, Chemical injection tank & injector nozzle, rinse tank, Peacock Foam Marker Tanks: there will be 10 full tanks. Plus trucks, augers, grain vacs, misc cattle related items, recreations, plus shop. NOTE: Major farm equip is shedded, clean & field ready. Shop items to follow. Online Bidding 1:00PM. Visit www.ukrainetzauction.com for complete pictures & listing. Sale conducted by Ukrainetz Auction Theodore SK. (306)647-2661. License #915851.

AUTO & TRANSPORT AUTO & TRANSPORT Trucks

06 GMC DURAMAX DSL 4x4, extended cab, runs very nice, 310,000-km, good rubber, $9,500 w/new safety. (204)871-0925

AUTO & TRANSPORT Semi Trucks & Trailers DOWNSIZING FARMING: 2006 CASTLETON Super B, new tarps, new brakes & drums, good rubber, safetied, $45,000 OBO; 2009 Castleton Super B, good condition, good rubber, safetied, $45,000 OBO. (204)734-8355.

BEEKEEPING BEEKEEPING Bee Equipment HONEY BEES FOR SALE. Phone Roger (204)434-6918.

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TRUCKS:

• 08 Ram 3500 Cummins, 4WD, Quad Cab, Longbox, 220K • 06 Ram 3500 Cummins, Mega Cab, 4X4, 200K • 07 Ford F250, Diesel, Ext Cab, Longbox • 04 Ford F350 Diesel, Crew Cab,Long Box, 4WD • 98 Ford F150 reg cab, Safetied • 97 Ford F150 Ext Cab, Safetied

BOATS & TRAILERS:

• 2005 Sea-Doo Sportster Jet Boat • 2000 Misty River Alum Boat & Trailer w/ 30 HP Outboard • 2015 BW Trail Aluminum Triple Axle Trailer, 15,000 lb • 2015 BW Trail Aluminum Hydraulic Dump Trailer,2-3500lb axles • 97 Green Valley Gooseneck Livestock Trailer

CARS:

• 2007 Buick Allure CX, Safetied, 341K (excellent condition) • 2003 BMW 525I 171Mi

NEW BUILDINGS & C-CAN: • • • •

60ftX40ftX20ft Gable Truss Fabric Building 30ftX85ftX15ft Fabric Covered Building 20ftX30ftX12ft Fabric Covered Building 2014 40ft C-Can 1 Way Shipping Container w/ Double Doors at Both ends • Wrought Iron Bi-Parting Driveway Gates

Stout SG-13R Stump Grinder Lowe 1650 CH Hyd Auger w/ 12in, & 18in Bits (2) Lowe 750ch w/ 9in, 12in & 15in Bits Stout Brush Grapple 72-8 Stout Rock Bucket Grapple HD72-3 Stout 72in Material Bucket Stout Walk Thru 48in Pallet Forks Stout 48in Full Back Forks Stout Regular 48in Forks (2) Set of 2-60in Forks Set of 4 Foreunner SKS-1 12-16.5 Tires Set Of 4 Forerunner SKS-1 10-16.5 (2) 84” Hyd Skid Steer Snow Plow Dozer

INDUSTRIAL TOOLS:

• 37 Ton Log Splitter w/ Honda Engine Vertical/Horizontal • 3 PTH Dual Split Log Splitter • HD Tire Changer • HD Wheel Balancer Machine • 5500W Generator w/ Honda Engine • 13,000W Dual Fuel Generator w/ 23 HP Honda V-Twin (propane & natural gas) • (2) 2000W Inverter Generators (new) • Wet Steam & Hot Water Pressure w/ Honda Engine, 3000 PSI 4 GPM • Wet Steam & Hot Water Pressure Washer w/ Briggs Engine, 2700 PSI, 2.5 GPM • 4000 PSI, 3.5 GPM, 230V Gas Pressure Washer w/ CAT Pump, Honda Engine • 2200W Gas Generator • Gas Powered Twin Tank 8 Gal Air Compressor w/ Honda Engine • 20 gal Portable Air Compressor w/ Honda Engine • 30 Gal Vertical Air Compressor w/ Honda Elec Start Engine • NorTrac Portable Hyd Power Pack w/ Honda Engine 10.3 Gal • Gas 3in Chipper/Shredder • King Power Portable Light Tower, 14ft Mast Powered by Diesel Generator

LAWN TRACTORS & ATV: • • • • • •

JD LA 165 42” Cut JD LA 145 48” Cut JD L120 42” Cut JD LA 135 38” Cut JD 265 w/ Tiller Suzuki 400 Quad

HORSE DRAWN EQUIPMENT: • Cultivator • Potato Planter • Wagon frame w/ Wagon Wheels

EQUIPMENT:

• Stone Picker w/ Hyd. Orbital Motor • Allied 3 pth Snowblower

FARM AUCTION FOR MEL & HELEN KACHUR SATURDAY MAY 23rd 10:00 AM

Location: From Rosa, MB 1/2 Mile South on Hwy #59,then 4 miles West on Road 16N and 1/2 mile South on #24E, Driveway #15109 Partial Listing: 4430 JD Tractor, 3 PTH, Cab *966 IHC Diesel, Loader, Cab *MF 1135 Diesel, Cab *MF 90 Tractor, Loader, D19 Allis Gas Tractor, Loader *D21 Allis Diesel *78 Chev 3 Ton, 16ft B&H *78 GMC 1 Ton, Steel B&H *530 JD Round Baler *JD 894A Side Delivery Rake *718 NH Forage Harvester w/ pickup

FARM RETIREMENT AUCTION FOR RODGER & SUSANNE GOSELIN SATURDAY MAY 30th 10:00 AM

BUILDING & RENOVATIONS BUILDING & RENOVATIONS Roofing

Partial Listing: 03 Case IH MX110, MFWD, Cab, Loader, 3 PTH *81 Chev C60 Grain Truck, Midland B&H *860 MF Diesel Combine, (shedded) *20ft Wil-Rich 4400 Deep

PRICE TO CLEAR!! 75 truckloads 29 gauge full hard 100,000PSI high tensile roofing & siding. 16 colours to choose from.

Ask about our blowout colours...65¢/ft.2 Also in stock low rib white 29 ga. ideal for archrib buildings BEAT THE PRICE INCREASES CALL NOW

FOUILLARD STEEL SUPPLIES LTD. ST. LAZARE, MB. 1-800-510-3303

Advertise in the Manitoba Co-operator Classifieds, it’s a Sure Thing!

• 567 JD Round Baler, Megawide, Twine Wrap, 4950 bale count • Case IH 3650 Round Baler • 510 JD Round Baler • Ezee On 28ft Cultivator • Ezee On 12ft Disc • JD Side Delivery Rake • NI 4264 Tedder Rake • 50ft Farm King Draw Bar & Spring Harrows • Case IH 5800 25ft Deep Tiller w/ Mulchers • Case IH 5600 25ft Chisel Plow

• • • • • • • • • • • • •

Location: From St. Malo, MB 1 mile South on Hwy #59, then 1 1/4 miles South on Moose Creek Road

Multi-coloured millends.........49¢/ft.2

IS ENOUGH OF

HAYING & TILLAGE:

NEW SKID STEER ATTACHMENTS:

05 F250 6-LITRE DSL, super cab 4x4, long box, 2 sets of tires plus wheels, lots of maintenance work done, 1 owner, safetied, good condition, $10,500 OBO. (204)685-2095.

B-Gr. coloured......................70¢/ft.2

FARMING

Live Internet Bidding

BUILDINGS AFAB INDUSTRIES IS YOUR SUPERIOR post frame building company. For estimates and information call 1-888-816-AFAB(2322). Website: www.postframebuilding.com CONCRETE FLATWORK: Specializing in place & finish of concrete floors. Can accommodate any floor design. References available. Alexander, MB. 204-752-2069.

HOBBY FARM AUCTION FOR BEN & ARLENE SAWATZKY SATURDAY JUNE 6th 10:00 AM

Location: From Vita, MB 8.5 miles East on Hwy #201, then 1/2 mile West on Road 7N (Strand School Road) and 1/2 mile South on 46AE Road Partial Listing: 2000 BobCat 753 Skid Steer *1100 MF Tractor, Diesel, Cab, 3 PTH *12ft Tandem Axle Skid Steer Trailer *Haying Equipment *Yard Equipment & Shop Tools *Horse Equipment & Tack *Livestock (2 horses, 2 Lama’s

JUNE EQUIPMENT AUCTION SATURDAY JUNE 13th 10:00 AM

Live Internet Bidding

Location: Location: 218 Brandt St. Steinbach, MB *LIVE INTERNET BIDDING List not available at time of print. Tractors *Trailers *Skid Steer Attachments *Trucks *Haying & Harvesting Equipment *Tillage Equipment, Boats, Atvs *Generators *Pressure Washers *Corral Panels & Gates *Wheel Loaders *Rv’s, Lawn & Garden Equipment. CALL TODAY TO CONSIGN!!

Full Listing At www.pennerauctions.com

PENNER AUCTION SALES LTD. 218 Brandt Street Steinbach, MB Ph: 204.326.3061 Fax: 204.326.7529 Toll Free: 1-866-512-8992 www.pennerauctions.com

Sale Conducted by: PENNER AUCTION SALES LTD.

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BUILDINGS

TILLAGE & SEEDING Tillage Various

HEAT & AIR CONDITIONING

WESTERN DRILL FILL (Electric Overhydraulic); Galvanized grain-fertilizer tank (Diamond shape w/lid); 24-ft CIL Duplex discer in VGC, SA & FA; 18ft CIL discer SA & FA w/extensions (nice shape) Contact (204)745-7740

The Icynene Insulation System®

TracTors TRACTORS Allis/Deutz

• Sprayed foam insulation • Ideal for shops, barns or homes • Healthier, Quieter, More Energy Efficient®

FOR SALE: ALLIS 7000 Serial No. 8138, overhauled motor, 2 new back tires, 200-hrs since overhauled. Phone (204)744-2415.

TRACTORS Case/IH BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

95’ CASE 5220, ALO ldr, & bckt, MFWD, 2700-hrs, VGC, $37,500 OBO.(204)427-3311, Woodmore MB.

FARM MACHINERY Parts & Accessories

COUNTRY HOTEL FOR SALE, owners retiring after 25-yrs, 55 seat beverage room, beer vendor, 2 VLT’s & 5 rental rooms. Located close to RM NP. Contact Bob at Corona Hotel, Glenella MB. (204)352-4221.

NEW & USED TRACTOR PARTS NEW COMBINE PARTS

BUSINESS SERVICES

Large Inventory of new and remanufactured parts

AG DEALS TO GO!

BUSINESS SERVICES Crop Consulting

Combines

FARM CHEMICAL SEED COMPLAINTS

COMBINES John Deere

We also specialize in: Crop Insurance appeals; Chemical drift; Residual herbicide; Custom operator issues; Equipment malfunction; Yield comparisons, Plus Private Investigations of any nature. With our assistance the majority of our clients have received compensation previously denied. Back-Track Investigations investigates, documents your loss and assists in settling your claim. Licensed Agrologist on Staff. For more information Please call 1-866-882-4779

CONTRACTING CONTRACTING Custom Work CORRAL CLEANER WITH 3-YARD loader & 3 vertical spreaders, taking new customers. Call (204)730-3139 or (204)721-2629. MANURE HAULING & SPREADING. Phone Rene (204)526-0932

FARM MACHINERY FARM MACHINERY Fertilizer Equipment FERTILIZER TANKS 12,500 & 15,000-gal capacity w/2 & 3-in. valves, VGC. Phone (204)746-8851, Morris, MB.

FARM MACHINERY Grain Bins CUSTOM BIN MOVING Book now! Fert Tanks. Hopper Bins/flat. Buy/Sell. Call Tim (204)362-7103 or E-mail Requests binmover50@gmail.com WESTEEL GRAIN BIN EXTENSIONS, 19-ft bin roof panels $35 each. 14-ft bin roof panels, $25 each. Steel & plastic culverts. Collard, Metal, Roofing & siding. Galvanized flat sheets, 4x8, 4x10. Galvanized stock troughs. Phone:(204)257-3634.

FARM MACHINERY Grain Dryers WESTERN GRAIN DRYER, manufactures advanced screenless grain dryers, integrated w/PLC, HMI technology for automatic moisture & drying system controls. Update for Vertec, Ibec & other screenless dryers such as enclosed roof, drying tiers, & burners etc. are available. 1-888-288-6857. www.westerngraindryer.com

FARM MACHINERY Grain Elevators 80-FT. BUCKET ELEVATING LEG w/3 phase 10-HP electric motor. Phone (204)886-3304.

FARM MACHINERY Grain Vacuums CURT’S GRAIN VAC SERVICES, parts & repair for all makes & models. Craik SK, (306)734-2228.

FARM MACHINERY Parts & Accessories

FYFE PARTS

1-800-667-9871 • Regina 1-800-667-3095 • Saskatoon 1-800-387-2768 • Winnipeg 1-800-222-6594 • Edmonton “For All Your Farm Parts”

www.fyfeparts.com GOODS USED TRACTOR PARTS: (204)564-2528 or 1-877-564-8734, Roblin, MB. MURPHY SALVAGE New & used parts for tractors, combines, swathers, square & round balers, tillage, press drills & other misc machinery. MURPHY SALVAGE (204)858-2727 or toll free 1-877-858-2728.

The Real Used FaRm PaRTs sUPeRsToRe Over 2700 Units for Salvage • TRACTORS • COMBINES • SWATHERS • DISCERS Call Joe, leN oR daRWIN (306) 946-2222 monday-Friday - 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

WATROUS SALVAGE WaTRoUs, sK. Fax: 306-946-2444

FARM MACHINERY Salvage PARTING OUT TRACTORS & other farm equipment: Vers. 500, Allis 750, Case 930, 7700 JD combine & other equipment & older trucks, including tires & rims, etc. Phone:(204)871-2708 or (204)685-2124.

STEINBACH, MB. Ph. 326-2443 Toll-Free 1-800-881-7727 Fax (204) 326-5878 Web site: farmparts.ca E-mail: roy@farmparts.ca FARM MACHINERY Machinery Miscellaneous 1980 230 TIMBER JACK cable skidder, excellent condition, new starter, injectors, main line, standard transmission, front chains, runs good, asking $11,500 OBO, will trade for cows. Call (807)466-7610 or (807)548-4435. 51-FT FLEXI-COIL 800 CULTIVATOR w/350 trip shank & new shovels. Also, Degelman stone picker. Phone:(204)779-5099 or (204)774-1350. 60-FT POWERMATIC HARROWS ASKING $1,100 OBO; 2 hydraulic cylinders, 3.5x20-in in excellent cond, $100 each OBO. (204)334-6885, cell (204)794-5098. 7700 FORD TRACTOR 86-HP, 3-PH, $12,000; NH 851 baler, $1200; Vicon baler, $1500; 21-ft deep tiller cultivator, $1200; 10-ft JD rake, $500. (204)322-5614 8.5-FT. ROME TANDEM BREAKING disc, no transport, good condition, asking $2,100; Morris rotary rock picker ground drive w/clutch, asking $2,600; 38-ft. Fruehauf flat bed trailer, safetied, asking $3,000; AC 35-ft. field cultivator w/anhydrous kit, asking $850. Phone (204)728-1861 894 ALLIED LOADER, NON-SELF levelling w/8-ft bucket, excellent shape, w/Ford mountings, $3000 OBO. (204)373-2730 GRAIN SCREENERS HUTCHISON & DMC screeners, $1,500 Up; Kwik Kleen 5 tube, $5,000; 7 tube, $6,500 Up; Scrapers fieldmaster 4-yd, $3,900; Ashland 4.5-yd, $4,500; Eversman 6-yd, $6,000; Degelman 570 rock picker ground drive, $2,500 Up; Fork type, $3,500; Single axle dolly, $2,000; 15000Watt generator PTO, $1,800; Glencoe 10-ft. 3PH cultivator, $750; AC 15 shank, $850; Rowcrop cultivators 4-12R, $600 Up; Lilliston 6-12R. (204)857-8403 JD HOE DRILL 9450 30-ft.; PTO 3000 Westward swather 25-ft.; 1680 Case IH Combine; 1256 IH tractor; For Sale. Will accept any reasonable offer. (204)967-2277. MOWERS WOODS 7-FT. ROTARY PT, $3,000; JD 1508, $6,000; JD 1518, $7,000; JD 2018, $11,000; Buschwhacker 20-ft., $12,000; NH 9-ft. sickle mower, $2,200; IH 9-ft., $1,500; IH 7-ft., $850; Bushog 9-ft. 3-PH disc mower, $2,000; Plows Melroe auto reset 7-18, $2,000; 8-18, $3,000; White 5-16 3-PH rollover, $3,500; JD 4-16 3PH, $1,000; JD 3-16 3-PH, $850; Danhauser post auger 3-PH, $650; HD, $1,200; Lowe hyd post auger, $2,250; JD V Ditcher, $1,500. (204)857-8403 PLANTERS JD 7000 8RN, $7,000; 8RW w/fert, $6,500; Valmar applicators 3255, $3,500; 1655, $3,000; 1620, $2,500; JD 6T Lime spreader, $7,500; DMI rippers 5 shank, $8,900; 7 shank, $10,900; Phoenix harrows 33-42-53 ft; Vermeer twin rake hyd, $7,500; NH 216 hyd rake, $8,500; Hay conditioners $300 Up; Gehl 2270 14-ft. haybine $3,900; JD 785 spreader hydrapush, $11,000; Gehl 1410 same as 195 NH, $8,000; H&S 400-bu., $2,500. (204)857-8403.

HAYING & HARVESTING HAYING & HARVESTING Baling Equipment FOR SALE: JD 567 round baler, 2004, 1 owner, megawide PU, kicker, shedded, excellent condition, asking $18,000 OBO. Call (204)535-2593, Baldur. Round up the cash! Advertise your unwanted equipment in the Manitoba Co-operator classifieds.

JD 9600 RICE TIRES, chaff spreader, hopper extension, 914 PU, 3200 Hrs. $39,900; JD CTS 30.5-32 tires, 914 PU, 2,700-hrs. $39,900. Reimer Farm Equipment, Hwy#12 N, Steinbach, MB. www.reimerfarmequipment.com Gary Reimer: (204)326-7000. The Manitoba Co-operator. Manitoba’s best-read farm publication.

COMBINES Accessories CASE IH MACDON DRAPER header model #2062, 30-ft. w/gauge wheels, $40,000. (204)871-0925. FLEX PLATFORMS- All Makes, Models, Sizes. In Stock: JD 630, 635, 922, 925, 930 avail. CIH 1020: 20-ft., 25-ft., 30-ft.; 2020: 30-ft., 35-ft. NH 973, 30-ft. 74C, 30-ft., 35-ft. AGCO, MF, CAT also avail. Corn Heads- JD 893, 843, CIH 1083 avail. Chopping Heads for All Makes. Reimer Farm Equipment, Hwy#12 N, Steinbach, MB. www.reimerfarmequipment.com Gary Reimer: (204)326-7000. JD 920-925-930 FLEX PLATFORMS, reconditioned, $13,900; JD 925-930 Flex, Air Reel, reconditioned $17,900; JD 630-635 Hydra Flex, reconditioned $17,900; 2011 JD 635 Hydra Flex, 35-ft., New Crary Air Reel, $41,900. Reimer Farm Equipment, Hwy#12 N, Steinbach, MB. www.reimerfarmequipment.com Gary Reimer:(204)326-7000. NH 94C DRAPER, 25-FT, PU Reel, Trailer, real nice, $11,500; NH 88C Flex Draper, 42-ft, reconditioned, $39,900; CIH 1020 Flex, 25-ft or 30-ft, reconditioned, mint $13,900; CIH 1020 Flex, 30-ft, Air Reel, $17,900; CIH 2020 Flex, 30-ft, reconditioned $16,900; CIH 2020 Flex, 30-ft, reconditioned, Air Reel, $24,900; CIH 2020 Flex, 35-ft, reconditioned $21,900; CIH 2020 Flex, 35-ft, Air Reel, reconditioned $24,900. Reimer Farm Equipment, Hwy#12 N, Steinbach, MB. www.reimerfarmequipment.com Gary Reimer:(204)326-7000.

TILLAGE & SEEDING Air Drills

JD 1830, 3 PT., JD 48 Loader, $8,900; JD 3130 cab, 3 pt., Allied loader, $14,500. Reimer Farm Equipment, Hwy#12 N, Steinbach, MB. www.reimerfarmequipment.com Gary Reimer: (204)326-7000.

TRACTORS Massey Ferguson MF 2-135 GAS TRACTOR w/ 3pth, PTO & power steering, $3,900; MF 1085 dsl, 3pth, MF loader, $7,500; MF 1105, 3pth, Leon loader, 18.4x38 radials, $6,500. Phone:(204)871-2708, (204)685-2124.

TRACTORS Versatile

If you want to sell it fast, call 1-800-782-0794.

TRACTORS 2-Wheel Drive STEVE’S TRACTOR REBUILDER specializing in JD tractors in need of repair or burnt, or will buy for parts. JD parts available. Phone: 204-466-2927 or cell: 204-871-5170, Austin.

2008 CASE IH ATX 400 45-ft. air drill, double fan, variable rate, double chute, 4-in. packers, ADX 3430 tank; Phone:(204)799-7417 or (204)612-1734.

TRACTORS Various

21-FT EDWARDS HOE DRILL w/steel packers, 2115 Bourdeau air tank & liquid fert. caddy. As is, $7,250. Phone:(204)476-6907.

CASE 1410 3PTH, LOADER, $8,900. JD 444 Diesel, Payloader, Runs good $15,900. IHC 3688 cab, nice $9,900. Reimer Farm Equipment. Hwy#12 N, Steinbach, MB. www.reimerfarmequipment.com Gary Reimer:(204)326-7000.

2, 42-FT. CASE IH 7200 hoe drills, $3,000 each OBO; Case IH 36-ft. 6200 disc drill, $700 OBO. (204)745-7445.

TILLAGE & SEEDING Tillage Various

Check out A & I online parts store www.pennosmachining.com

JD 1026R 25HP TRACTOR: 45-hrs, Serial# 1LB1026RCCH216289. Loaded, shedded, like new. Drive over 54D mower, H120 loader, 647 H.D. tiller. Will sell attachments separately. Price/financing negotiable. Winkler, MB. Phone: (204)325-1251, Cell: (204)534-8011.

1996 36-FT. BOURGAULT air seeder w/8800 cultivator w/2155 tank, VGC, $25,000 OBO. (204)745-7445.

Rebuilt Concaves

Eden, MB 204-966-3221 Fax: 204-966-3248

FOR SALE: JD 1840 hi/low, 3-pt; JD 2130 hi/low, 3-pt, w/FEL; JD 2750 2WD, O.S., 3-pt, Hi/Low shift w/146 FEL; JD 4050 MFWD, 3-pt, PS, w/280 FEL; JD 4055 2WD, 3-pt, Quad shift; JD 4240 Quad shift; JD 4440 (2) Quad shifts; JD 4455 MFWD, PS, w/280 FEL; JD 4640 Quad, add on 3-pt, w/FEL; JD 6400 MFWD, CAH, 3-pt, PQ, w/640 FEL; JD 6420 MFWD, 3-pt, 24-SPD w/LHR, loader; JD 7410 MFWD, 3-pt, PQ w/LHR, w/740 FEL; JD 8630 4WD, 3 hyd’s, Quad shift, PTO. All tractors can be sold with new or used loaders. Mitch’s Tractor Sales Ltd St. Claude, MB (204)750-2459 (cell), Mitchstractorsales.com

1989 Versatile 846 4WD tractor. Original owner. L10 Cummins. 18.4x38 duals. Standard transmission. Air conditioning. No PTO. Good condition. Excellent on fuel and ready to work. 9950-hrs. $22,500 OBO. Call or text (204)212-0777

CASE IH 36-FT PRESS drill, steel press, good condition, shedded. Phone:(204)637-2031. Austin, MB.

Penno’s Machining & Mfg. Ltd.

(2) JD 1830 3PTH, JD loader, $10,900 ea. JD 3020 cab, add on 3pth, JD loader, $7,900. Reimer Farm Equipment. Hwy#12 N, Steinbach, MB. www.reimerfarmequipment.com Gary Reimer: (204)326-7000.

TILLAGE & SEEDING Air Seeders

HAYING & HARVESTING Various

Rebuild combine table augers Rebuild hydraulic cylinders Roller mills regrooved MFWD housings rebuilt Steel and aluminum welding Machine Shop Service Line boreing and welding

LANDSCAPING Lawn & Garden

TRACTORS 4-Wheel Drive

TILLAGE & SEEDING Seeding Various

2003 30-FT. SEEDHAWK air seeder & 6130 Morris air cart, engine driven, fan, dual chute, 130-bu capacity, excellent condition. Phone (204)526-0932. 21-FT. CCIL DEEP TILLER, $1,500 OBO. (204)745-7445. 45-FT FLEXI-COIL AIRDRILL, 500-LB trip, 7-in spacing, 3-in packers, liquid kit, 2320 pull-between airtank. Phone (204)648-4935 or (204)638-7561. FOR SALE: FLEXICOIL 5000 air drill, 45-ft., 7-in. spacing, steel packers, Haukass markers, c/w 2320 tank, field ready, excellent condition. Bryan De Baets (204)743-2142, St Alphonse. Go public with an ad in the Manitoba Co-operator classifieds. Phone 1-800-782-0794.

FREE STANDING CORRAL PANELS, Feeders & Alley ways, 30ft or order to size. Oil Field Pipe: 1.3, 1.6, 1.9, 1 7/8, 2-in, 2 3/8, 2 7/8, 3 1/2. Sucker Rod: 3/4, 7/8, 1. Casing Pipes: 4-9inch. Sold by the piece or semi load lots. For special pricing call Art (204)685-2628 or cell (204)856-3440.

1986 JD 2550, 65HP, MFD, w/loader, 3pt, 9,500-hrs, $13,000; 01 JD 6410, Q970 loader, 24spd, $39,500. JD 3020, 46A loader, $6,500. Also dairy cows. Can email pictures or text. No Sunday sales. Ph:(204)494-9412.

DOWNSIZING FARMING: FLEXICOIL MODEL 6000 40-ft., Barton openers, new discs, 3450 air tank, excellent condition, $60,000 OBO. (204)734-8355

BOURGAULT 3225 TANK, RECONDITIONED once, POM & SS metering auger, new stlye lids in 2014, stored inside, $10,500 OBO Call:(204)365-7018. Mervyn Simpson, Shoal Lake.

IRON & STEEL

LANDSCAPING

1978 835 VERS 6,500-HRS, $18,000 OBO. Phone (204)526-0932

Tillage & Seeding

1-800-587-4711

TRACTORS John Deere

1976 SERIES 2 VERS. 750 4WD tractor w/855 engine. 18.4x38 radial tires & air seat. Comes w/Atom jet hyd. system. Premium unit, $18,500 OBO. Phone:(204)528-3392 or (204)725-6679.Ninette.

HEADER TRAILERS & ACCESSORIES. Arc-Fab Industries. 204-355-9595 charles@arcfab.ca www.arcfab.ca

www.penta.ca

JD 3130, loader,3pt, good rubber $12,500 JD 4020, loader, good rubber $7,500 JD 2120, loader & rear hyd. forks, $6,000 JD 420, 3pt, $3,750; JD “M” 3pt, $3,750 JD 830, $6,250; JD 820, $5,250; JD 730 cab, $5,950; JD 4430 for parts, $2,500 Case 1270 full engine overhaul, $9,500 Case 730 Comfort King, gas, $3,750 Case VAC, very good rubber, $1,250 IH 1086 good rubber, $6,500; IHC 1466, $5,500; IHC TD-9 w/dozer $7,500 IHC 574 3pt & loader w/forks, $3,750 IHC TD-6 w/dozer, $6,000; IHC 806 w/loader, $3,750; CAT RD-4, $6,500 CAT crawler D-2, $6,000; CAT 35 gas, running, nice, $6,000; Oliver OC-3 w/loader, $3,500; Case 750 w/loader, $2,950 JD “D” on steel, $2,500; Oliver 88 dsl, rc, $1,950; Oliver 770 dsl, $2,150; MH special 44 w/blade $1,250; White 2-50, dsl, 3pt, $3,950; Ford 340 dsl, 3pt, $3,950 Allied 780 loader w/JD mounts, $3,500 JD 148 loader w/mounts $2,500. Fiat dsl FWA w/loader, needs hood & grill, very good rubber $3,750. Phone: (204)746-2016. Morris, MB. For pictures see: www.hlehmann.ca

LIVESTOCK LIVESTOCK Cattle Auctions

GRUNTHAL LIVESTOCK AUCTION MART. LTD.

Hwy #205, Grunthal • (204) 434-6519

GRUNTHAL, MB.

AGENT FOR T.E.A.M. MARKETING

REGULAR CATTLE SALES

every TUESDAY at 9 am May 5th, 12th, 19th & 26th

Saturday, May 2nd 10:00 am Tack and Horse Sale

Wednesday, May 6th 12:00 pm

Dairy Sale

Monday, May 11th 12:00 pm

Sheep and Goat with Small Animals & Holstein Calves

For on farm appraisal of livestock or for marketing information please call

Harold Unrau (Manager) Cell 871 0250 Auction Mart (204) 434-6519 MB. Livestock Dealer #1111

WWW.GRUNTHALLIVESTOCK.COM

Gladstone Auction Mart

Summer Schedule Sale Days

-------------------------------------------May 5th May 12th May 26th including Bred Cows & Cow/Calf June 9th June 23rd July 7 For More Info Phone the Mart at (204)385-2537 License # 1413

LIVESTOCK Cattle – Angus 2-YR OLD BLACK & Red Angus bulls for sale, also 1 Red 5-yr old her sire. For Reds phone Dick (204)427-3234. For Blacks phone Jeff (204)373-2370. Delivery available. BATTLE LAKE FARM has yearling & 2-yr old Angus bulls for sale. Semen tested & EPD’s available. (204)834-2202. HAMCO CATTLE CO. HAS for sale Reg Red & Black Angus yearling bulls & 2-yr olds. Good selection. Semen tested, performance data & EPD’s available. Top genetics, Free Delivery. Contact Glen, Albert, Larissa Hamilton (204)827-2358 or David Hamilton (204)325-3635. RED & BLACK 2-YR old & yearling Angus bulls for sale; we have 10 bulls @ the Douglas Bull Test station; visit our website: ridgesideredangus.com Call Don:(204)422-5216. Thank you, have a great day! RED & BLACK YEARLING & 2 yr old Angus bulls for sale, will semen test, delivery avail. Call Wayne (204)383-5802 or (204)383-0100

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LIVESTOCK Cattle – Black Angus

LIVESTOCK Cattle – Limousin

10 ANGUS BULLS FOR sale, Douglas Test Station April 4th. Including first & second high gaining bulls, & high gaining group. High gainer last 3-yrs, 2013, 2014 & 2015. 10 bulls on feed efficiency test (RFI) silage based. Also mature bulls & Sim Angus bulls. Blue Gentian Angus. Norman Bednar (204)425-3401, cell (204)380-2551. BLACKHAWK ANGUS HAS YEARLING & 2-yr old bulls for sale. Hand fed & quiet... no creep feed. Calving ease & good maternal traits. Call Kevin (204)529-2605 or call/text (204)245-1110. CRANBERRY CREEK ANGUS REGISTERED bulls for sale. Sired by Windy 702, Remitall Rachis, Vermilion Yellowstone, Game Day, Cranberry CRK Pioneer, HF Kodiak. Bulls are easy going with great dispositions. Hand fed for longevity. Semen tested, guaranteed & delivered. Will hold until the end of April. All weights & EPD’s available. Call (204)534-2380, or cranberrycreek27@gmail.com for more info, David & Jeanette Neufeld, Boissevain FOR SALE: 3 REG Black Angus bulls, born Apr & May 2013, birthweights 80-83 lbs, quiet, semen tested. (204)428-3961 N7 STOCK FARM HAVE 30 top quality yearling Black Angus Bulls for sale by private treaty. Sired by some of the breed’s leading AI sires, bulls are developed on a homemade oat ration & free choice hay. Performance records available, will be semen tested, delivery available. Contact Gerald & Wendy Nykoliation: (204)562-3530 or Allan’s cell (204)748-5128. OSSAWA ANGUS AT MARQUETTE, MB has for sale: Yearling bulls, 3-yr old herd sire, also yearling heifers for sale. For more info call (204)375-6658, cell (204)383-0703. REGISTERED BLACK ANGUS BULLS, one 2-yr old, 80-lb birthweight, $4300; Two 1-yr olds, 79-lb birthweight, $3100 each. Delivery up to 100-km. Les Case (204)428-3625, Portage.

LIVESTOCK Cattle – Charolais 2 YEAR OLD SPECIALIST & Date Line bulls, yearling bulls by Silver Bullet & Specialist. Martens Charolais:(204)534-8370. CLINE CATTLE COMPANY HAS for sale PB Char yearling & 2 yr old bulls, White & Red factor. Call Brad (204)523-0062 www.clinecattlecompany.ca FOR SALE: YEARLING PUREBRED Charolais bulls, most are polled, some Red factored, some good for heifers, will be semen tested in spring, guaranteed & delivered. R & G McDonald Livestock, Sidney MB (204)466-2883, (204)724-2811. THREE 2-YR OLD PUREBRED Registered Charolais bulls, Very good dispositions, will be easy calving, born in April & May, will be semen tested & guaranteed. Also 2-yearlings (Bluegrass grandsons). Phone:(204)748-1024, Virden, KEH Charolais, Keith Hagan. WE HAVE AN EXCELLENT selection of PB Charolais bulls, both Red & white yearling & 2-yr olds. Pictures & info on the net www.defoortstockfarm.com. Call Gord or Sue:(204)743-2109.

LIVESTOCK Cattle – Hereford FOR SALE: REGISTERED HORNED Hereford bulls, 2-yr olds & yearlings. Semen tested & delivered. For more info, call Morley Wilson: (204)246-2142. POLLED HEREFORD BULLS 20-30 months, quiet, broke to tie, guaranteed delivery avail, naturally developed on forage based feeding program. Catt Brothers:(204)723-2831. Austin, MB. PUREBRED YEARLING & TWO-YEAR old Hereford Bulls for sale. The bulls are pail fed, easy going & have great disposition. They are fed a well balanced ration for optimal growth. They are thick, long & deep w/great hair coats. We will semen test & deliver bulls. Will winter bulls until May 1st. Can be viewed online at www.rocknabh.com or call anytime to discuss. Allan/Bonnie at (204)764-0364 or Kevin/Holly at (204)764-0331 or (204)764-0332.

LIVESTOCK Cattle – Limousin 20 YEARLING LIMOUSIN BULLS, Reds, Blacks, Polled, Semen tested & delivery available. Contact Diamond T Limousin, Kenton MB. Ph (204)851-0809 or (204)838-2019 TRIPLE R LIMOUSIN HAS 35+ yearling & 2-yr old bulls for sale. Red & Black & polled, calving ease or performance. Come browse bulls & enjoy refreshments. Semen tested & guaranteed, delivery available. Your source for quality Limousin genetics. For pedigree or more information, Call Art:(204)685-2628 or Cell:(204)856-3440.

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Red & Black, Polled, quiet, easy calving, semen tested, delivery available. Performance & pedigree information www.cherwaylimousin.ca Yearling & 2-Yr olds. (204)736-2878 info@cherwaylimousin.ca

LIVESTOCK Cattle – Salers PRIME SALERS BULLS, POLLED, Red or Black, hand fed, very quiet. BW as low as 74-lbs. Ken Sweetland, Lundar: (204)762-5512. www.sweetlandsalers.com

LIVESTOCK Cattle – Shorthorn ATTENTION GRADUATES: SHORTHORN BREEDERS of Manitoba will be accepting applications for the John A. Nevin Cattle Growers Education Fund Award until June 1st, 2015. Contact: Susan Armbruster PO Box 597 Rossburn, MB R0J 1B0. Phone & Fax: (204)859-2088. Email:shorthornsue@gmail.com YEARLING & 2 YR old Shorthorn bulls, Roan & Red. Orville Renwick (204)522-8686, Melita. YEARLING SHORTHORN BULLS FOR SALE. Well grown Jan-Feb bulls. Also one, 3 yr old suitable for breeding heifers. Greg Tough (204)748-3136, Hargrave, MB.

LIVESTOCK Cattle – Simmental FOR SALE: 2 HIGHLY proven young Red Homo Polled Rendezvous herdsires. Also offering 1, 2 yr old Fullblood bull. Ready for heavy service & semen tested. Direct all inquiries to David Maguet (204)447-7573, Ste Rose. FOR SALE: PB YEARLING & 2 yr old Red & Black Simm Bulls. Bulls are developed on a Rolled ration from Masterfeeds Designed to properly develop testicular growth & muscle mass. These bulls will be semen tested & delivery is avail. Call Allan at Lawnview Simms (204)764-0399. PB & FULLBLOOD 2-YR old & yearling polled Red Simmental bulls. Acomb Valley Simmentals (204)867-2203. Minnedosa, MB. SIMM BULLS FOR SALE Kenorma Simmentals. Phone (204)642-3058. SIMMENTAL BULLS FOR SALE. Yearling Black & Red Bulls, moderate birth weights, semen tested. Call Cal (204)847-2055. Pizzey Simmentals, Foxwarren MB.

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PETS & SUPPLIES 6 CATS LOOKING FOR a good farm home, they are spayed & neutered, must be a home that will care for them. Phone (204)773-0107

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REAL ESTATE Land For Sale 1/2 SECTION OF FARMLAND & pasture in Hartney area for sale. S1/2 21-5-23W1 in RM of Cameron. 312.79-ac w/185 arable acres of Heaslip clay loam. All fenced & cross fenced. Being offered for sale this spring. Contact Gary:(204)483-2404. 8 QUARTERS MOOSOMIN SK area, house, grain storage, cattle shelters, soil type GNH, average assessment $61,865 per quarter, consider 5 quarter 3 quarter split. (306)739-2640 ROY FORSYTH OF EDDYSTONE, MB intends to sell private lands: NE 01-25-13W, SW 06-25-12W, SW 08-25-13W to Wes Bates who intends to acquire the following agricultural Crown land leases: SW 05-25-12W, N 1/2 10-25-13W, SE 18-25-12W, Section 11-25-13W, Section 35-24-13W, NW 13-25-13W, NW 07-25-12W, S 1/2 13-25-13W, NW 01-25-13W, E 1/2 14-25-13W, Section 02-25-13W by Unit transfer. If you wish to comment on or object to the eligibility of this purchaser, please write to: Director, MAFRD, Agricultural Crown Lands, PO Box 1286, Minnedosa, MB R0J 1E0; or Fax:(204)867-6578. The following Private Land is being offered for sale: N1/2 05-26-12W, E1/2 06-26-12W, SE 07-26-12W, S1/2 08-26-12W, NW 01-26-13W, NW 02-26-13W. The following Crown lands have been approved by Manitoba Agriculture, Food & Rural Development for transfer to the purchaser of the private lands listed as these lands are part of the ranch unit held by Ken Gushulak of Ste Rose du Lac MB. NW 06-26-12W, SW07-26-12W, SW 01-26-13W, NE 02-26-13W, SW02-26-13W, SE03-26-13W, Sec 11-26-13W. If you wish to purchase the private land and apply for the Unit Transfer contact the Lessee Ken Gushulak at Box 146, Ste. Rose du Lac, MB R0L 1S0. If you wish to comment on or object to the eligibility of this Unit Transfer write the Director, MAFRD, Agricultural Crown Lands, PO Box 1286, Minnedosa MB R0J 1E0; or Fax 204-867-6578.

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2014 New Holland T9.670HD, Eng Hrs: 642 . . . . . . . . . . . . . $369,000 W 2014 MacDon M155/R85-13, Hrs: 75, 13’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $125,000 E 2012 New Holland T9.670HD, Eng Hrs: 1158 . . . . . . . . . . . . $279,000 W 2010 MacDon M150, Hrs: 1069, 35’. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $109,000 W/F 2008 New Holland T9050HD, Eng Hrs: 2900, Cash Only . . . . $165,000 A 2009 John Deere 4895, Hrs: 690 , 36’. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$99,000 W 2009 New Holland T9050HD, Eng Hrs: 3572, Cash Only . . . . $155,000 P 2011 Massey Ferguson 9430, Hrs: 695, 30’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $99,000 W/F 2002 Buhler Versatile 2360, Eng Hrs: 2996 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $115,000 R 2011 Massey Ferguson 9430, Hrs: 302, 36’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $89,000 P 2000 Challenger 95E, Eng Hrs: 4671 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $109,000 W 2004 Westward 9250, Hrs: 1700, 30’. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$57,000 W 1995 New Holland 9280, Eng Hrs: 6105 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $48,500 E 2000 Case IH 8860, Hrs: 3229, 30’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$45,000 W 1995 New Holland 9280, Eng Hrs: 7797 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$47,500 W 1996 MacDon 9300, Hrs: 4947, 30’. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$42,500 W 1985 Versatile 856, Eng Hrs: 9450 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$25,000 W 2000 Case IH 8825, Hrs: 2362, 25’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $39,000 A 1984 Case IH 4694, Eng Hrs: 6938 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $24,000 A 1994 MacDon 2900, Hrs: 3587, 30’. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $35,000 E 1976 John Deere 8630, Eng Hrs: 9735 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19,000 W/F 1998 MacDon 9300, Hrs: 4698, 25’. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$35,000 W 1980 John Deere 8640, Eng Hrs: 9500 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16,900 A 1993 Case IH 8820, Hrs: 2635, 30’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $33,000 A 1994 Case IH 8820, Hrs: 2737, 30’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$33,000 W 1993 Hesston 8100, Hrs: 1385, 25’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$27,500 W 2008 New Holland T8010, Eng Hrs: 3283 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $109,000 W 1992 Case IH 8820, Hrs: 4320, 25’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25,000 E 2002 McCormick MTX175, Eng Hrs: 2105, Cash Only. . . . . . $59,000 P 1993 AGCO Hesston 8100, Hrs: 1965, 30’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25,000 E 2008 Farm Pro WDK3100Q, Eng Hrs: 969 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $29,000 A 1990 Case IH 5000, , 25’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$14,900 W 1993 New Noble 722, , 30’. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14,000 P/F 1984 White 6400/Macdon 7000, , 25’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$9,500 W 2011 New Holland H7460, 16 ‘ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $37,000 R 2000 MacDon 1900, , 30’. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7,000 P 2008 New Holland 1475, 18 ‘ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $31,000 P/F Case IH 736, , 36’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$3,000 W 2007 MacDon A30-S, 16 ‘ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$19,900 W 1994 Massey Ferguson 210, , 25’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,500 A 2007 MacDon A30-S, 16 ‘ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19,090 E

2013 New Holland CR9090, Eng Hrs: 336 Sep Hrs: 251 . . . $395,000 W 2013 New Holland CR9090, Eng Hrs: 338 Sep Hrs: 249 . . . $395,000 W 2013 New Holland CR9090, Eng Hrs: 504 Sep Hrs: 347 . . . $375,000 W 2014 New Holland CR8090, Eng Hrs: 355 Sep Hrs: 281 . . . . $365,000 A 2014 New Holland CR8090, Eng Hrs: 377 Sep Hrs: 271 . . . . $365,000 A 2014 New Holland CR8090, Eng Hrs: 327 Sep Hrs: 255 . . . . $365,000 A 2012 New Holland CR8090, Eng Hrs: 898 Sep Hrs: 704 . . . . $279,000 R 2009 New Holland CR9060, Eng Hrs: 1266 Sep Hrs: 945 . . . $185,000 A 2008 Case 7010, Eng Hrs: 2203 Sep Hrs: 1624 . . . . . . . . . . . $159,000 A/F 2005 New Holland CR960, Eng Hrs: 3050 Sep Hrs: 2185 . . . $117,000 A 2005 New Holland CR960, Eng Hrs: 2358 Sep Hrs: 1869 . .$115,000 E/F 2003 New Holland CR970, Eng Hrs: 3746 Sep Hrs: 2778 . . . $110,000 P 2003 New Holland CR960, Eng Hrs: 2986 Sep Hrs: 2271 . . . $105,000 R 2003 New Holland CX8040, Eng Hrs: 2530 Sep Hrs: 2200 . $95,000 W/F 1999 New Holland TR99, Eng Hrs: 2352 Sep Hrs: 1665 . . . . . . $79,000 P 1999 New Holland TR99, Eng Hrs: 3649 Sep Hrs: 2841 . . . . . .$79,000 W 2001 New Holland TR99, Eng Hrs: 1995 Sep Hrs: 1568 . . . . . . $75,000 E 1996 New Holland TR98, Eng Hrs: 2621 Sep Hrs: 2104 . . . . . .$35,000 W 1998 New Holland TR98, Eng Hrs: 2923 Sep Hrs: 2332 . . . . . .$34,000 W 1994 Case 1688, Eng Hrs: 4000. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $30,000 A 1995 New Holland TR97, Eng Hrs: 3377 Sep Hrs: 3030 . . . . . .$27,000 W 1991 New Holland TR96, Eng Hrs: 3847 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$15,000 W

2004 MacDon 5020, 16 ‘ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$18,000 W

2014 Bourgault 3320-84 w/7950, 84’ 12” 950 bu . . . . . . . . . . $460,000 A 2011 Morris Contour-71 w/ 8370, 71’ 12” 440 bu, Cash Only $185,000 A 2010 Morris Contour-61 w/8370, 61’ 12” 370 bu . . . . . . . . $175,000 W 2011 Morris Contour-61 w/8370, 61’ 12” 440 bu . . . . . . . . . $169,000 A 2005 Seed Master 6412 w/Case ADX3430, 64’ 12” 340 bu $145,000 W 2008 Bourgault 3310-75, 75’ 10”, Cash Only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $120,000 A 2009 Bourgault 3310-74, 74’ 12”, Cash Only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $120,000 A 2005 Seed Master 6012, 60’ 12” 600 bu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $109,000 A 2008 New Holland P2060-70 w/ P1060, 70’ 10” 430 bu, Cash Only . . $99,000 W 2009 Flexi-Coil 5500-70 w/4350, 70’ 10” 430 bu, Cash Only .$99,000 W 1998 Morris Maxim-60 w/7300, 60’ 10” 300 bu, Cash Only . $29,000 R Flexi-Coil 5000-39 w/ 2320, 39’ 12” 230 bu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$29,000 W 1996 Flexi-Coil 5000-39 w/2320, 39’ 12” 230 bu . . . . . . . . . . . $29,000 E 1993 Flexi-Coil 5000-57, 57’ 7.2” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $28,000 A 1993 Flexi-Coil 5000-39 w/1720, 39’ 9” 170 bu, Cash Only . . $25,000 R 1997 Morris Maxim-49 w/ 7240, 49’ 10” 240 bu, Cash Only $25,000 P 1997 Morris Maxim-39 w/7180, 39’ 10” 180 bu, Cash Only .$25,000 W 1997 Ezee-On 7500-39, 39’ 12” 160 bu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$24,500 W 1994 Conserva Pak 5512, 55’ 12”, Cash Only . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$19,000 W Flexi-Coil 5000-27 w/1330, 27’ 9” 130 bu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19,000 A Concord 4012, 40’ 12” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17,500 P 1998 Flexi-Coil 5000-57, 57’ 12” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$15,000 W 1997 Flexi-Coil 5000-57, 57’ 12” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$15,000 W 1994 Flexi-Coil 5000-57, 57’ 9”, Cash Only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$15,000 W 1997 Flexi-Coil 5000-57, 57’ 12”, Cash Only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15,000 R 1996 Concord 4010, 40’ 10” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15,000 P 1997 Morris Maxim-49, 49’ 10” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $13,000 R 1997 Morris Maxim-39 w/Flex Force V, 39’ 10” 156 bu . . . . $11,000 P

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1998 New Holland 1475, 18 ‘ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16,000 R 2013 New Holland SP.365F, Eng Hrs: 480, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $349,000 A 1999 New Holland 1475, 18 ‘ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$15,000 W 2012 New Holland SP.365F, Eng Hrs: 200, Cash Only . . . . . . $295,000 A 2000 New Holland 1475, 18 ‘ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14,000 A 2006 Miller 3275, Eng Hrs: 1794, Cash Only . . . . . . . . . . . . . $149,000 W 1999 MacDon 5000-16, 16 ‘ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$12,000 W 2001 Willmar 8600, Eng Hrs: 2700, Cash Only . . . . . . . . . . . . . $99,000 R 2002 New Holland 1475, 16 ‘ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9,090 R 2001 Case IH SPX3185, Eng Hrs: 2700, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$79,000 W 2000 RoGator 1254, Eng Hrs: 3450, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$69,000 W 1997 Case IH 8380, 16 ‘ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7,000 A 2010 Ag Shield 1250, Cash Only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $29,000 P 1995 Case IH 8370, 14 ‘ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6,000 A 2002 Flexi-Coil S67, Cash Only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$19,000 W 2005 Flexi-Coil 67XL, , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $13,500 P/F 2008 New Holland BR7090,. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$19,000 W Jetstream Overseer, , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$9,900 W 2009 Case IH RBX564, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$18,900 W 1998 Flexi-Coil S67XLT, ,. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$9,000 A/F 2007 New Holland BR780A, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$18,000 W Brandt QF1500, , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6,800 W/F 2008 New Holland BR7090,. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$18,000 W 1996 Bourgault 850 - CENTURION 111, , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,000 P 2007 New Holland BR780A, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $18,000 P 1989 Flexi-Coil System 60, , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,000 P

BALERS

2007 New Holland BR780A, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17,000 A 2003 New Holland BR780, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16,000 R 2010 New Holland BR7090,. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$16,000 W 2005 New Holland BR780, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14,000 R 2007 New Holland BR780A, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$14,000 W 2007 New Holland BR780A, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14,000 R 2003 New Holland BR780, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$13,500 W 2004 New Holland BR780, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $13,500 A 2006 New Holland BR780A, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $13,500 A 2003 Vermeer 605XL, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$13,000 W 2002 New Holland 688,. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10,000 A 2000 New Holland 688,. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10,000 A 2000 Vermeer 605L, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7,500 A 1992 John Deere 535, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6,500 P 1998 New Holland 664,. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6,500 R/F 1998 AGCO Hesston 565A, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$6,000 W 1994 Case IH 8465A, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,000 E 1994 Vermeer 605SJ, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,000 R 1985 Hesston 5585, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$4,900 W 1990 Case IH 8460, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,500 P

GRAIN AUGERS/CONVEYORS 2013 NuVision 6395, 13” x 95’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $29,000 A 2013 NuVision 6395, 13” x 95’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $27,000 A 2014 NuVision 5395, 13” x 95’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25,000 A 2011 Brandt 15X45, 45’ 15” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19,500 A 2010 Brandt 1390XL, 13” x 90’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $18,000 E 2010 Buhler Farm King 1395TMR, 13” x 95’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17,900 E 2003 Buhler Farm King 13X85, 13” x 85’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $13,500 E 2013 Harvest International H1372, 13” x 72’ . . . . . . . . . . . .$13,000 A/F 2002 Convey-All 1685, 85’ 10” 16” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$13,000 A/F 2008 Sakundiak HD12-2200, 12” x 74’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12,500 P 2008 Sakundiak HD8-1800, 8” x 60’. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$11,900 W Sakundiak HD8-1600, 8” x 54’. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10,900 P 2006 Farm King Y1370-TMR, 13” x 70’. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10,500 P 2006 Farm King Y1070TMR, 10” x 70’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8,000 P 2004 Sakundiak HD8-1000, 8” x 32’. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$4,500 W Convey-All TC1035, 35’ 10” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,900 A 1981 Sakundiak HD10-1600, 10” x 52’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,500 P Sakundiak 10-2000, 10” x 65’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,900 R 1999 Sakundiak HD8-1600, 8” x 52’. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,500 P

AIR DRILLS

AIR TANKS 2014 Morris 9800, 815 bu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $225,000 W 2009 Bourgault 6350, 350 bu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $50,000 R 2007 Ezee-On 4350, 350 bu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $34,500 W/F 1999 Flexi-Coil 3450, 350 bu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $29,000 R 1997 Flexi-Coil 3450, 340 bu, Cash Only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$25,000 W 2002 Case IH ADX 2230, 230 bu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$19,500 W 2009 Morris 7240, 240 bu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19,000 A

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Biosecurity measures key to combating crop diseases Potato wart, potato cyst nematode, bacterial wilt (or brown rot) and bacterial ring rot are all diseases of concern to Manitoba potato growers in 2015

Disposable plastic boots or carrying a sprayer filled with disinfectant are measures for preventing disease transmission from one farm to another. Photos: Vikram Bisht

By Julienne Isaacs Co-operator contributor

he risk of devastating losses from potato pests can be managed through crop biosecurity measures, says Vikram Bisht, an extension plant pathologist for Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Development. As part of his presentation at Manitoba Potato Production Days in Brandon in January, Bisht issued a call to action to potato growers to stay ahead of the curve in implementing biosecurity management strategies on their farms. Bisht says potato wart, potato cyst nematode, bacterial wilt (or brown rot) and bacterial ring rot are all diseases of concern to Manitoba potato growers in 2015. Manitoba pathologists are especially concerned about necrotic viruses and bacterial ring rot. For several years, Manitoba had been free of bacterial ring rot, but the disease has recently been discovered in the province. Bisht says the slime of the bacteria is hard to eradicate once present on the farm — though the disease has a good chance of sur vival in live potato tissue, it can also survive for many years in dried “biofilms” on surfaces. “It can dry on equipment, trucks, and walls of storages, so it survives for a long time, and the losses can be pretty severe.” Bacterial ring rot is a federally regulated disease for seed potato crops, which means that once discovered in a seed crop, the entire crop is written off for seed. “For a seed

“For a seed grower, (bacterial ring rot) can be devastating. If confirmed by CFIA in one or two tests, the seed crop becomes a non-seed crop.”

Grower-led Pest Surveillance Initiative with Canola Growers and MAFRD

Vikram Bisht

grower, it can be devastating. If confirmed by CFIA in one or two tests, the seed crop becomes a non-seed crop,” Bisht says. A n d b e c a u s e s e e d p o t atoes and process potatoes are stored at different temperatures, non-seed potatoes aren’t easily sold even to processors.

Bioexclusion and biocontainment

Once the disease is confirmed on an operation the grower must clean and sanitize the entire operation in the presence of an inspector. Fa r m - l e v e l b i o s e c u r i t y m e a s u re s c a n h e l p g r ow ers mitigate the risk posed by devastating diseases such as bacterial ring rot, Bisht says. Biosecurity measures fit into two categories: bioexclusion, which reduces the introduction of pests onto the farm, and biocontainment, which minimizes their spread. A national farm-level biosecurity standard for potato growers has been developed by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, the Canadian Potato Council, the Canadian Horticultural Council and the provincial Departments of Agriculture. It outlines proactive strategies for good biose-

Canola and corn diseases can also affect potatoes

curity that growers can adapt for use on their own operations. Key elements of good biosecurity include knowing the pests of concern in the area and identifying the pathways by which they spread, including water, soil, seed, air and common vectors. Boundaries should be protected with gates and signs, and biosecure zones should be marked. At the beginning of the season, Bisht says, all equipment, storages and seed cutters should be thoroughly cleaned and disinfected. During the season, vehicles, equipment and shoes should be checked for soil residue between fields. Pesticides should be used as needed. Cull piles are a significant source for disease inoculum development and spread, but they can be relatively easily — and inexpensively — managed. “I would emphasize the management of cull piles as an important biosecurity measure growers can take,” Bisht says. In Manitoba, growers are ahead of the curve in implementing good biosecurity systems on their operations. “The greater the potential loss, the greater the need for b i o s e c u r i t y m e a s u re s,” he says.

MAFRD plant pathologist Vikram Bisht says potato growers should also be aware of important nonpotato diseases that might affect other crops in the rotation, such as soybean cyst nematode, canola clubroot and verticillium wilt. “Canola and corn and other crops are part of the rotation. The movement of soil with any crop can create issues for the other crops in rotation,” he says. In Manitoba, a grower-led effort called the Pest Surveillance Initiative (PSI) is a recent joint project of the Manitoba Canola Growers Association and MAFRD, with funding from the Growing Actions plan of Growing Forward

2. PSI is focusing on developing technologies for the “molecular” detection of low levels of clubroot in the province. This spring, sampling will resume for growers interested in testing fields for low levels of clubroot bacteria. “This is a very good initiative that will help our province,” says Bisht. Support for integrated biosecurity measures at every level — from the farm to federal agencies — is crucial for success, Bisht says. Federal and provincial agencies, as well as researchers, agronomists and certified crop advisers must work together to minimize the spread of pests.

Soybean cyst nematode is also a concern for potato growers.

The Manitoba Co-operator | April 30, 2015

Potato industry co-operates in a new evaluation system A compound that can accumulate during storage is a key focus for reduction By Julienne Isaacs Co-operator contributor

crylamide reduction is a priority for a coalition of potato industry stakeholders, according to Steve Vernon, vice-president of quality and innovation for J.R. Simplot Company. Acrylamide is a potentially harmful chemical compound that is produced in potatoes cooked at high temperatures. Vernon told this year’s Manitoba Potato Production Days in Brandon that the coalition has set out to develop new potato varieties for quick-service restaurants (QSRs). It includes the United States Potato Board, McCain, Lamb Weston, Cavendish Farms and Simplot, as well as potato breeders, growers, agronomists and several universities. McDonald’s and Wendy’s led the QSR groups. Simplot processed potato varieties grown in Washington, Idaho,

and North Dakota while McCain processed varieties grown in Maine and Wisconsin. The coalition is now into its fifth year of variety testing. “All of the processors have had their own potato-breeding programs and worked with the potato breeder community,” Vernon says. “However, the potato evaluation system I discussed in Brandon was the first one that not only involved multiple processors but all of the potato-breeding experts, universities, and two of the larger QSRs.” Acrylamide reduction was the main driver in the project. “The compounds in a potato that can create acrylamide tend to accumulate over time in storage, and thus a second priority was to focus on replacing those potato varieties that are held in controlled storages for extended periods of time, such as Russet Burbank,” Vernon says. Agronomic and physical attributes

Vernon. Breeders, growers, processors, and QSRs have some defects they can control and some they cannot control. “Examples of defects the breeder needs to consider when making crosses would include excessive yellow colour, grey colour and both too short and too long. The grower has some degree of influence, and weather also plays a part, over dark ends, green, too long, and too short.” The trials have resulted in positive developments, according to Vernon, with a sufficient number of new varieties with reduced acrylamide levels, but at the outset of the breeding and processing trials, the coalition found that many varieties could not “move the needle downward” with regard to acrylamide reduction. “As the breeders found more appropriate clones to cross we had more success creating reduced-acrylamide french fries,” he says.

of new varieties analyzed by the coalition include yield and specific gravity, tuber size and shape, storage ability, colour and sugar ends, disease resistance and defects. “The Simplot Company and the other french fry processors, along with the breeders, growers and QSRs, screen fries produced from new varieties, based on a lengthy set of finished product specifications,” Vernon says. “These specifications centre around sensory attributes and physical attributes. There is consensus from all involved parties as to the grading criteria.” Sensory attributes of McDonald’s “gold standard” fries include colour that is “bright, light golden brown with natural colour highlights; internally white and fluffy, like a freshly baked potato with slight separation of crust from flesh.” The list of defects is long, says

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Phosphorus acid a strong option for disease control Both foliar or post-harvest application are options, depending on circumstances By Julienne Isaacs

The condition makes potatoes vulnerable to a variety of diseases

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hosphorus acid was a much-discussed topic at Manitoba Potato Production Days in Brandon this year, and for good reason. A variety of phosphorus acid treatments, registered in Canada under the labels Phostrol, Rampart and Confine, are useful additions to growers’ tool boxes for disease control. Susan Ainsworth, a potato specialist for Syngenta in Manitoba, offered researchbased strategies on whether growers should apply phosphorus acid as a foliar treatment, or post-harvest. In Canada, there are five phosphorus acid products registered for use. Confine, Confine Post and Confine Extra provide suppression of late blight, pink rot and silver scurf. Phostrol offers suppression of pink rot and control of late blight. Rampart provides control of late blight and pink rot. Phosphorus acid works by suppressing the growth of Phytophthora pathogens, and by conferring resistance through stimulation of the plants’ natural defence mechanisms. “A large number of Canadian growers is using phosphorus acid,” says Ainsworth. She says her presentation’s biggest takeaway message is that one method of application, either foliar or postharvest, is not superior to the other. “Applying foliar is a preventive strategy to reduce the potential infection over the course of the season, and applying post-harvest will protect healthy tubers from becoming infected if they come into contact with infected tubers through the harvest operation,” she says. “The choice should be based on the needs of each individual farm — what works well for one farm might not be the best choice for the next farm.” Also key to the use of phosphorus acid is correct application — if foliar, it must be applied at the label rate at

Pink eye a growing concern on both sides of the border By Julienne Isaacs Co-operator contributor

Phosphorus acid has been effective in controlling silver scurf, a disease which causes blemishes on potatoes for the fresh market. Photo: NDSU

“We’ve been successful in managing silver scurf for the fresh market to the point where we hardly have it anymore.”

Tracy Shinners-Carnelley

the right time. For example, if applied when the crop is under stress, foliar application can cause burning. If applied post-harvest, accurate rate and adequate coverage are important.

The fresh market

Tracy Shinners-Carnelley, director of research and quality enhancement for Peak of the Market, discussed the use of phosphorus acid to control silver scurf, a disease which causes blemishes on potatoes for the fresh market.

“ We’ve been successful in managing silver scurf for the fresh market to the point where we hardly have it anymore,” she says. Key to the table market’s success in managing silver scurf is Shinners-Carnelley’s work to have the Confine label amended in 2010-11 to remove a clause saying it was not suitable for use on smooth-skinned potato varieties. Shinners-Car nelley worked in co-operation with Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Development

pesticide specialist Jeanette Gautier to generate data for the study. “A similar study was done by Khalil Al-Mughrabi, who generated a similar set of data,” Shinners-Carnelley says. “The results of those two studies helped remove that restr iction from the Confine label. It was clear there was no negative impact to skin finish and we saw a reduction in silver scurf.” Shinners-Carnelley says an integrated approach to silver scurf management is key, including cultural practices, chemical controls, and regulation of temperature and humidity in storage. “Cleaning and disinfecting and environmental management are important but done alone do not give the effect that the integ r a t e d a p p r o a c h d o e s ,” she says.

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research chemist with the United States Department of Agriculture says pink eye is causing heavy losses to U.S. growers, and is a growing concern north of the border as well. Ed Lulai, who works for the Northern Crops Science Laboratory in Fargo, North Dakota, told this year’s Manitoba Potato Production Days that infections of pink eye- (PE) afflicted tubers causes serious post-harvest quality deterioration and rot in potatoes. But the specific environmental trigger points that initiate PE development are unknown, and this causes major difficulties in both identification and control. The syndrome, says Lulai, is not caused by pathogens. Rather, PE is a physiological disorder in which the suberin barrier in the tuber’s skin (periderm) is compromised and can’t block infections by closely associated soil pathogens. Lulai says that although a periderm appears to be present on potatoes afflicted with PE, in reality these tubers lack a viable suberin barrier, which leaves them vulnerable to a variety of diseases. “This is much like a wound that will not heal and continues to be open to infection and shrinkage,” he says. One of the identifying features of PE-afflicted potatoes is the “auto-fluorescence” of the tissue underneath the skin. In his presentation, Lulai summarized his research team’s success in the identification of the source of auto-fluorescence in afflicted potatoes as well as the reasons for susceptibility to PE-related infections. Lulai calls the disorder “very sporadic” in its occurrence, which further makes identification difficult. “Also, detection of PE is problematic from field to field and even within a field because the problem is largely detected in severe cases,” he explains. In less severe cases, problems resulting from PE, including infections, are still present, but the source of the problems hasn’t been attributed to PE. “The syndrome is likely more widespread and occurs much more frequently than it is detected in the U.S. and Canada,” says Lulai. To date, few management strategies are recommended to growers because so little is known about the disease. Lulai says general conditions conducive to PE development have been described in publications by Phil Nolte, Gary Secor and Neil Gudmestad. “Their results indicate that saturated soil conditions, higher-than-normal temperatures, poor vine health, and associated canopy deterioration predispose tubers to PE development,” he explains. Lulai says that some growers have indicated that a measure of control over PE may be obtained by reducing irrigation later in the summer, but data is needed to support these claims.

The Manitoba Co-operator | April 30, 2015

Cultural practices important for managing pink rot and leak Environmental conditions can influence the appearance from year to year By Julienne Isaacs Co-operator contributor

anitoba growers know there are plenty of differences between “wet” rots and “dry” rots in storage — but both can cause devastating losses each year. According to Neil Gudmestad, a distinguished professor at North Dakota State University’s department of plant pathology, important rots in storage include dry rot, late blight tuber rot, pink rot, leak and bacterial soft rot. Gudmestad told this year’s Manitoba Potato Production Days that there has not been an increase in the occurrence of these diseases in the United States and Canada, but grower practices in combination with environmental conditions can influence the appearance of pink rot and leak in storages from year to year. “Pink rot and leak are chronic diseases and like all diseases they are influenced by the environment and by grower practices that any increase in one particular year is likely due to one or both of these drivers,” he says. Caused by the pathogen Phytophthora erythroseptica, pink rot infects tubers through stolons, eyes and wounds made at harvest. According to Gudmestad, high soil moisture increases the likelihood of infection. Although there is some cultivar resistance, chemical control measures are

important, particularly mefenoxam (the active ingredient in Syngenta’s Ridomil Gold) or phosphonates such as Phostrol. If growers stay on top of management, pink rot can be controlled through a combination of varietal resistance and phosphonate applications. Gudmestad also emphasized leak as a key storage disease. Primar-

ily caused by the plant pathogen Pythium ultimum, leak is a soil-borne fungus that infects tubers primarily through wounds made at harvest. Tuber pulp temperatures of less than 65 F favour infection. For leak, control options are limited; mefenoxam provides moderate control but only with in-furrow application at planting. Phosphorus acid, Gudmestad said, does not control leak.

Pink rot infects tubers through stolons, eyes and wounds made at harvest. Photo: jordan Eggers, Oregon State University

Soil moisture

“High soil moisture conditions that promote soil-borne disease development are those where soils are less than 90 per cent of field capacity,” Gudmestad stated during his presentation. “A combination of either rain and/or irrigation can provide the suitable environment for infection and disease development.” High rainfall in the growing season and significant rainfall after irrigation can also contribute to the development of disease. Gudmestad says high soil moisture conditions at the end of the season in particular promote disease development. Soil moisture has a significant impact on both pink rot and leak. As both pathogens are primitive “funguslike” organisms, they are highly dependent on high soil moisture for survival. Both pathogens produce zoospores with flagella, and Pythium ultimum also lives off decaying plant matter in the soil, its population increasing over the growing season with high soil moisture conditions. Cultural practices are also important in managing pink rot and leak. Growers should avoid wet soil conditions in August and September. In addition, Gudmestad emphasized, growers should take care that tuber pulp temperatures do not exceed 65 F at harvest. “High bruise-free scores will also minimize infections that occur in storage post-harvest,” he said.

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Manitoba potato acreage seen steady in 2015 Demand for processing potatoes is stable to up slightly in North America

By Julienne Isaacs Co-operator contributor

Manitoba potato acreage was down about 7,000 acres last year, reflecting a drop in french fry demand.

photo: laura Rance

t’s too early to make definitive statements about potato acreage in Manitoba in 2015, but Keystone Potato Producers Association manager Dan Sawatzky expects that if anything, it may go up slightly. “I think we’re pretty confident that we can say that,” he says. In 2014, Manitoba acreage totalled 63,340 acres, of which 45,000 were processing, 7,600 were seed and 10,740 were fresh and miscellaneous. Total Manitoba production in 2014 was estimated at 19.24 million hundredweight. Ke v i n Ma c Is a a c , g e n e ra l manager of the United Potato G r ow e r s o f C a n a d a , s a y s Canadian potato acreage was

“Fry companies reduced contract volume last year in that province and growers did the right thing by not planting potatoes in excess of their contract volume.”

Kevin MacIsaac

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down 2.2 per cent in 2014, with the biggest reduction in Manitoba, which was down 7,000 acres. A s o f Fe b r u a r y, s t o r a g e holdings in Western Canada were down 5.6 per cent compared to a year earlier. “The lower stocks on hand are led by Manitoba,” MacIsaac says. “Fry companies reduced contract volume last year in that p rov i n c e a n d g rowe r s d i d the right thing by not planting potatoes in excess of their contract volume.” On the fresh side, prices are very good in Western Canada and available supply is moving down. “Producers expect they may run out a little earlier than predicted,” MacIsaac says. In Eastern Canada, fresh prices may be a little higher. “The Grower Return Index is running around $8.84, which is below last year. Although holdings for fresh potatoes are higher in Eastern Canada this year, many packers ran out early last year, so this should extend the marketing season.” Numbers are not con firmed, but Sawatzky says he has heard that Simplot and Cavendish are both looking to put some additional volume into Manitoba in 2015. “I think things are a little more optimistic as far as volume goes,” he says. “I think the exchange is one of the factors that’s helping us to become more competitive and bring more volume back here.” Sawatzky says demand for processing potatoes is stable to up slightly in North America, but one major challenge that confronted the industry this winter was the longshoreman’s work slowdown at West Coast ports. “It’s really disrupted export shipments,” says Sawatzky. “In Japan some of the companies were airlifting fries in to supply the markets.” A 20 per cent increase in the European crop last year also meant that Europe could supply some of the markets shorted from North America. Yields in Manitoba have typically averaged in the 280-hundredweight-per-acre range over the last few years, Sa w a t z k y s a y s , w i t h 2 0 1 3 yields in the range of 310 hundredweight per acre and 2014 yields at around 305 hundredweight per acre. He believes yields in 2015 will be fairly similar to last year.

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Talking turkey comes easy for the manager at Fairholme Colony Over 40 years the time to raise a turkey has dropped from 23 weeks to 14 weeks By Evelyn Maendel Co-operator contributor

pril 15 marked Jerry Maendel’s 40th anniversar y as Andiker Me n s c h , t u rk e y m a n a g e r a t Fairholme Colony. Jerry — my dad — says he remembers the day, April 15, 1975, when farm manager Ernie Maendel informed him that he would no longer be travelling to Fairholme’s farm near Pilot Mound, to help with the building, but would stay home and take care of the turkey flock. Now through years of experience in animal husbandry, he has gained an insight known as “herdsmanship” — the idea that a caretaker can walk through his herd or flock and recognize, by their movements and sounds, whether the animals are happy, content. After two days of observation Dad already knows his flock with respect to health, temperament and mortality rates. Jerry’s job starts with when poults arrive from Charison’s Turkey Hatchery in Gunton, Manitoba’s only major turkey hatchery. The Charison’s van is too tall to fit in the Fairholme starter barn, so the truck backs up to the door and the boxes of poults are quickly loaded onto a tractor-trailer. Once the boxes are on the trailer, the doors are quickly closed to minimize the temperature drop in the barn. Turkeys are fragile: a 2° temperature change can cause them to huddle and crowd into corners, resulting in suffocation. Some flocks are quiet and newly arrived poults move very little during the first two hours. Others are overactive, which is problematic, as they crowd each other, trying to follow the slightest noise or passerby. Thus, as soon as the unloading is finished and the boxes back on the truck, everyone exits. The birds are left undisturbed, except to be checked once more later that evening.

Critical two weeks

Jerry is meticulous about his young flock — as protective as a new mother. During the first two weeks he does not leave Fairholme, not even for weddings. Social events are on hold to ensure that no quick temperature change or leaking waterers jeopardize the flock. Lighting, feeder height, barn temperature and water quality are carefully monitored and adjusted. Barn lights are not dimmed for three days so poults can become accustomed to their surroundings. Then lighting is progressively dimmed to 25 watts to prevent turkeys from pecking at and eating litter. For more aggressive flocks dimming starts on day two. After a week, pens are gradually enlarged; by two weeks the birds have the entire barn in which to roam. At four weeks turkeys are approximately 10 inches tall and require more room, so the flock is split amongst the available barns. Moving the turkeys from the starter barn to another involves a tractor pulling an open trailer with a walking floor. The turkeys are shooed onto the trailer and transported to the other barn, where they will stay till they reach market weight.

During the first two weeks he does not leave Fairholme, not even for weddings.

In the past this took 23 weeks, and meant feeding and caring for a flock till each turkey weighed an average of 23 lbs. Today, with more nutritionally accurate feeding and health care, market weight is achieved in 14 weeks. Granny’s Poultry, Manitoba’s major turkey processor, sets the desired market weight and the processing dates for each flock. On these dates, the colony men rise at 5 a.m. to load three semi-trailers with 6,000 birds before breakfast. Once a flock has been shipped, each barn is thoroughly cleaned and disinfected. Waterers are cleaned and descaled with a high-pressure hose and the barns are prepped for the next flock. A scientific, inquisitive person, Jerry observes his flock closely and in the first three days can already tell whether this is a good set. Leg defects are a worrisome issue, as is coccidiosis, a single-celled parasite. Jerry learned to recognize the symptoms after observing his flock and confirming the diagnosis with a vet. Those first years Dad was turkey manager, things were done quite differently. Fairholme had only two barns. Both the spring and summer flocks were let out of the barn free range outdoors. Later they were let in to vast, wire-mesh pens in the bush east of Fairholme. Today, remnants of those fences must be clambered over when picking wild saskatoons. “Some mornings, when I came to check on the flock I would find 20 to 30 birds killed by coyotes,” Jerry says. When it was time to ship turkeys the Dienen — young women and children — rounded them up and chased them to the truck. Men standing on planks passed them on one turkey at a time. Today a pre-loader flush with the side of the truck is used. One of Manitoba’s largest turkey producers, Fairholme raises three flocks annually. The spring and summer flock consists of 18,500 birds each, while the winter flock is around 7,000. Each flock spends the first five weeks in the starter barn, before being moved to the other barns. The pole shed is used only for the spring and summer flocks. Today at 64, Dad is still turkey manager at Fairholme Colony. In these 40 years he has raised over a million turkeys for Manitobans to enjoy with their families at festive occasions such as Thanksgiving and Christmas. Countless times he watched his own family, six children and six grandchildren, marvel at the sight of fluffy, golden, newly hatched poults, and gazed at the softly peeping sea with a mix of wonder and excitement.

Jerry Maendel has been in charge of Fairholme Colony’s turkey flock since 1975. Photos: Evelyn Maendel

At four weeks turkeys are approximately 10 inches tall and are moved from the starter barn.

The first two weeks after arrival are critical for turkey poults.

The Manitoba Co-operator | April 30, 2015

COUNTRY CROSSROADS

Prairie Fare How to manage splurges at big-box food stores Julie Garden-Robinson Food and Nutrition Specialist NDSU Extension Service

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re we going to buy a pallet of baked beans today?” my husband teased. I grabbed the handle of the van-sized grocery cart and began strolling through the towers of food in the warehouse where food is sold in bulk quantities. I put a large bag of avocados in my cart even though I had no immediate plans for at least 15 avocados. I had just walked by the vats of guacamole, so that whetted my appetite. My husband makes really good guacamole, so I was buying the ingredients to inspire him. Yes, that’s my story and I’m sticking with it. The price tempted me, too. Our two teens and preteen happily greeted us when we returned with boxes and bags of food. For teenagers with rapid-fire metabolism, the calories are manageable. We parents, however, need to exercise some serious dietary restraint, even with foods that are healthful. Extra calories from any source can lead to weight gain. For example, when I buy bread or muffins, I need to buy at least two to four packages at a time. When I buy the large sack of Russet potatoes, I can barely lift the bag into the cart, and the spuds are nearly the size of my head. Avocados, potatoes and bread are rich in nutrients, by the way. However, we probably don’t need food service-size quantities for a family of five. While unit prices may reveal that the price per ounce is lower for the larger quantity, the product may not be a great deal in the long run. Some of it may go to waste. As we walk through the store, we also are tempted by large boxes and bags of snack foods, pre-made dinners and anything that can tempt our palate. I have learned to wheel past those items because we sometimes tire of the food before we eat all of it. A recent economic analysis showed a statistical relationship between “big-box” stores and the obesity rates among the people who live nearby. People who live closer tend to weigh more. However, this doesn’t mean the stores cause the weight issues. Other researchers have questioned whether those who are overweight already are more attracted to shopping at the big-box stores.

Avocado Egg Scramble 2 eggs 4 egg whites 2 tbsp. reduced-fat, shredded cheddar cheese 1 c. avocado, chopped 1 c. bell peppers (red, green or yellow), diced 1/4 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. black pepper 1/4 tsp. chili powder

Spray medium skillet with nonstick cooking spray. In skillet over medium heat, add diced bell peppers and cook one to two minutes, until softened. In a small bowl, whisk egg whites with eggs. Add eggs to diced peppers and scramble eggs. Sprinkle salt, black pepper and chili powder on eggs during cooking. Add in diced avocado pieces and top with reduced-fat cheddar cheese. Serve with a side of salsa.

Note: You can substitute two additional eggs for the egg whites, but the amount of fat will increase.

Makes four servings. Each serving contains 130 calories, 9 grams (g) fat, 9 g protein, 5 g carbohydrate, 3 g fibre and 270 milligrams sodium.

When you buy food in bulk, you may be likely to consume too many calories. To combat the temptation, consider putting the non-perishable foods out of sight instead of on the counter ready for snacking all day. For example, if you buy the five-pound bag of tortilla chips, you might want to split it into snack-sized portions in zip-top bags. Besides repackaging large amounts of food, consider freezing the excess. Or shop with a friend and divide the bargains. What about those tempting avocados we bought? None went to waste. We ate a lot of guacamole that week. By the way, if you want to try the guacamole recipe my husband uses, search for “Chef Alton Brown guacamole” on the Internet and enjoy. It’s from the Food Network. In case you buy some avocados, consider this information: Avocados contain more fat and calories than other fruits and vegetables. However, the type of fat in avocados primarily is monounsaturated or polyunsaturated, which are heart healthy. Avocados contain a trace amount of saturated fat and no trans fat. One-fourth cup of puréed avocado has about 96 calories, nine grams of fat and four grams of fibre. Avocados can be peeled like other fruits and vegetables. Or if you want diced avocado, you can try another technique to avoid slippery hands. Simply rinse the avocado thoroughly with water, then cut the avocado in half lengthwise, going around the big seed. Then set the avocado on a cutting board, seed end up, and hit the seed with the sharp end of a knife, keeping your hands away. Next, pull the seed from the avocado with the knife or carefully twist the seed. To slice it, hold the avocado in your hand flesh end up and slice long cuts to the skin but not through. To make cubes, cut crosswise, again not cutting through the skin. Finally, using a spoon, scoop the diced avocado out. Keep in mind that avocados oxidize (turn brown) in the presence of oxygen, so be ready to use the avocado as soon as you prepare it. You can sprinkle the surface with lemon or lime juice to counteract the oxidation. Besides guacamole, consider adding some slices to salads or sandwiches or even eggs. This tasty recipe was a hit in a recent recipe test done by my students. For more tempting recipes, visit http://www.ag.ndsu.edu/food and click on “recipes.”

Made in Manitoba

hree generations and 70 years of experience are behind the Ratuski family business, Shoal Lake Wild Rice Ltd., one of North America’s largest wild rice processors and makers of Floating Leaf Fine Foods brands. Wild rice is an annual aquatic seed — Zizania aquatica — found mostly in the upper freshwater lakes of Canada. When cooked, the slender, elongated, chewy dark grains have a rich, nutty flavour some also describe as smoky. The Ratuskis source the ingredient from crops harvested in Saskatchewan, Manitoba and the Lake of the Woods area, curing, roasting and grading it at their processing plant in the RM of Springfield. From this “caviar of grains,” as they describe wild rice on their website, they then produce their made-in-Manitoba brands Floating Leaf, Canoe Wild Rice, Oh Canada, and La Verendrye. These range from pure roasted rice, to specialty rice blends, rice-based mixes containing vegetables, fruits, flaxseeds, pulses, quinoa, and pasta, plus a pancake, muffin and waffle mix of ground wild rice flour. All are found in all major Canadian food retailers including IGA, Sobeys, Federated Co-ops, Superstore and in specialty stores. Learn more at www.eatwildrice.ca.

The Manitoba Co-operator | April 30, 2015

COUNTRY CROSSROADS

Thank you Mother Nature… A milder and less snowy winter and now spring is off to a good start

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By Sandi Knight Freelance contributor

Dear Mother Nature, I apologize for my lack of correspondence the last few months. I know we haven’t spoken since July. I must admit it took me awhile to recover from the challenging harvest of 2014. The rains you sent were ‘somewhat’ excessive, making the task of getting the crops from field to bin much more challenging than in past years. But we managed and now I want to thank you for starting off 2015 on the right foot. Appreciation is likely not expressed often enough, but it hasn’t gone unnoticed that you threw us a bone this winter. It was milder; there was much less snow and far fewer storms than the last two years. You have made the last few months in Manitoba much more bearable. Occasionally you sent wrath and fury our way to remind us that ultimately you alone are in charge of our winter travel plans, but blocked roads and highway closures were thankfully not the norm. March 6 you gave us a fright with an abrupt snowfall, but immediately after you allowed spring to skip nonchalantly into our lives. Overnight, the winds lost their biting chill and relentless howl. They became softer, kinder and held a warmth along with a promise of soft rustling leaves in the not-too-distant future. A week later you took things up a notch, flirting with and breaking records for historically high temperatures. The result — a marvelous mid-March melt! Snow rapidly retreated from fields, gardens and flower beds. Lawns and grass along the side roads even had a greenish tinge to them — not the usual beaten-down brown and grey after months of being frozen and under cover. Drifts relaxed their grip on snow fences and receded into the soil and stubble. Puddles and mud were cause for delight, not dismay. The raucous cawing of crows was welcomed along with elation at returning geese flying overhead. Although I could not see it, I am sure I even heard a meadowlark. The creeks weren’t flowing, but the thaw was well underway. Snow-filled ditches were transformed to roadside waterways providing beautiful reflections of grasses and sky in the evening light. Waking to sunshine and no snow this time of year brings a smile to our face and a spring to our step. We know that the season can be tenuous and unpredictable. We know that snowstorms may still loom on the horizon. But we also know it won’t last long. Spring is definitely in the air. Winter jackets, tuques and mitts are still handy for those days when you’ll send a strong north wind our way, but what a treat it is to go for a walk or bike ride without our winter gear! Lanes and farmyards are drying up quickly making it much less challenging to move and work on equipment. Thoughts of seeding and gardening are at the forefront. We are excited to see what this growing season has to offer. Our hopes are for a year of continued moderation — no flooding, no drought. If these first few months are any indication, it looks like we’re heading in the right direction. So Mother Nature, thank you for a great start. We look forward to a balanced and harmonious working relationship this crop year. We remain at your mercy, The persistent and ever-hopeful farmers of Manitoba

Northern shrike in the Belmont, Manitoba area. PHOTO: LILLIAN DEEDMAN

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Sandi Knight writes from Macdonald, Manitoba

Using Sprengeri ferns indoors and out There’s four kinds of this asparagus fern and they’ve been around for years By Albert Parsons

These plants will take some direct sunlight through a window in the interior landscape but should be protected from strong direct sunlight in the outdoors.

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Many gardeners have a Sprengeri or asparagus fern. These plants have been around for many years and their arching branches of feathery foliage have graced many an indoor space. Within the last decade, however, Spregeri ferns have been used extensively outdoors. We never used to move many of our houseplants outside, but nowadays more and more are being used both in the interior landscapes and outdoor gardens. There are four different kinds of asparagus ferns, the most common being Sprengeri densifloris, which has long cascading branches that are covered with small, bright-green, needle-like leaves. Although the plant looks frilly and fluffy, there are sharp barbs all along the length of the stems, so it is a good idea to wear gloves when handling it. This is the common asparagus fern that is used outdoors in containers, where its foliage makes a great foil for companion plants and where it provides the trailing/cascading effect sought after in tall planters and urns. It is sometimes grown on its own as a hanging basket plant. The second kind of asparagus fern, Sprengeri plumosa, is often used by florists to provide greenery for arrangements and bouquets. Its leaves are very fine and darker green than the common asparagus fern, the branches are flat, and it is prized for its long vase life. The foxtail asparagus fern Sprengeri meyersii, is sometimes used outdoors but is mainly grown as a houseplant. None of the asparagus ferns will tolerate frost so they must be grown indoors except during the summer. The foxtail fern, true to its name, has branches that are round, like a fox’s tail. Its leaves resemble those of the common asparagus fern. It is a smaller plant and the branches grow upright, which

The common asparagus fern, when grown in a large pot, gets quite large. Smaller specimens can be used in mixed outdoor containers. PHOTO: ALBERT PARSONS

makes it useful as an interesting accent plant in the outdoor garden. It is a unique tabletop plant in the interior landscape. The fourth asparagus fern, Sprengeri retrofractus, is quite rare and has tufts of leaves on its branches, making it resemble a Japanese bonsai. It is not used outdoors and is a rare, collector’s plant for the indoor gardener.

Asparagus ferns like rich soil, although they can store nutrients in their fleshy bulbous roots, so they need to be fertilized only once a month during the growing season. They like plenty of water and the soil should not be allowed to dry out completely between waterings. They like bright indirect light. If the plant is getting too little light the needle-like leaves will yellow and fall; if it is getting too much light the leaves will be scorched. These plants will take some direct sunlight through a window in the interior landscape but should be protected from strong direct sunlight in the outdoors. Asparagus ferns are fast growing and their fleshy roots soon fill a pot, so they will need to be repotted quite often. This is not difficult as the roots are easily divided and replanted. The crown of the plant should be planted at soil level. It is not unusual for some fleshy bulbs to become visible on the soil surface as the plant matures. The bigger the pot, the larger the plant will grow. Some gigantic specimens of asparagus fern can be created by using large containers. Whether it is used outdoors or indoors, an asparagus fern will add texture and beauty to any landscape. Albert Parsons writes from Minnedosa, Manitoba

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Are you ‘plane’ nuts? Flying Farmers is looking for you Manitoba chapter will celebrate 60th anniversary in 2016 By Darrell Nesbitt Freelance contributor

ilots, farmers and anyone who is just “plane” nuts have been involved in an organization that promotes flying and farming. Among them are Ken and Colette Pierce of Miniota. As members of the Manitoba Flying Farmers (MFF) since 2009, they have had the opportunity to meet people from all walks of life, travelled to yearly conventions, and discussed agricultural activities taking place all over North America. Founded in 1956, the MFF is a local chapter of International Flying Farmers (IFF), which was formed 12 years earlier on the campus of Oklahoma A & M University. Initially organized by farmers and ranchers who owned aircraft, membership now consists of women and men from all walks of life with a mutual interest in the promotion and use of planes in agriculture. Currently based in Illinois, today’s IFF membership is 1,400 folks, including 26 families from across the province associated with the Manitoba chapter. A number of members are farmers like the Pierce family, who graze 2,000 acres every year, with up to 300 pairs on rotational grazing paddocks. From the air, the herds of cattle and farmyards in the Miniota area are a familiar sight to Ken, who obtained his pilot’s licence in 2008, and Colette, who has taken some of the training. “Most people think that being in aviation is an expensive proposition,” Colette said. “There is no doubt that it can be, however, the fact is that a good used aircraft can cost less than a new pickup truck or new snowmobile.” Clearly passionate about flying, Collette

is also the reigning IFF Queen, crowned in 2014 at the international convention in Denver, Colo. “I first was nominated Manitoba Chapter Queen in April 2014, and then I was eligible to run for International Queen,” she said. Duties of the IFF Queen include promoting aviation, and increasing membership at the local and international level, and encouraging people to learn how to fly, especially women. It’s a role Colette takes seriously. “A career in aviation levels the playing field for both women and men. It is no longer unusual for women to have a career in the field of aviation. There are now many female pilots in North America, and the Shoal Lake Flying Club supports women becoming involved at any level.” The gift of flight is one that the Pierces have come to treasure. “Thanks to flight, we can fly to various locations in one day,” said Colette. “For instance, 1-1/2 hours of flying takes us to Winnipeg, we can take in flying events and breakfasts in many Manitoba and Saskatchewan communities, and return home in one day.” Along with interprovincial flights, the Pierces have also flown coast to coast to coast in Canada, also the U.S., Mexico and the Bahamas. Yearly membership dues for MFF are $35 and include a quarterly newsletter, notice of upcoming events, get-togethers and conventions. Cheques to support the local grassroots organization can be sent to MFF, c/o Lloyd Williams, Box 1442, Virden, Man, R0M 2C0. For more information on the Flying Farmers organization, Colette Pierce can be reached at colettepierce@icloud.com or 1-204-851-1160. Darrell Nesbitt writes from Shoal Lake, Manitoba

Colette Pierce of Miniota is the reigning IFF Queen.

PHOTO: COURTESY COLETTE PIERCE

Co-operator barn series revival Do you know this barn?

f you do, a Manitoba historian wants to hear from you. In early 1981 the Co-operator worked with provincial Manitoba Historic Resources Branch staff to photograph and publish a series on rural buildings in Manitoba. Each week a photo and a story were published about why each of the buildings were rare or unusual. Now Gordon Goldsborough, webmaster and journal editor with the Manitoba Historical Society (MHS) is looking for Co-operator readers’ help to relocate these barns. He has looked for them during road trips in rural Manitoba, but because the site’s location details are scant, he has been unable to find them. He wants to include the buildings, with their GPS co-ordinates on a map of historic sites being prepared for the MHS. This photograph was taken by now-retired Co-operator editor Bob Hainstock who took the photo in the 1980s for the earlier project. Many of the photos were eventually included in Hainstock’s 1986 book Barns of Western Canada: An Illustrated Century. We are including the original “caption” that ran with his photo, hoping a reader can answer these questions: 1. Does the building still stand? 2. If so, where is it? 3. What are its GPS co-ordinates? 4. What other information can you provide on its state of preservation or other details about its history since the original story in the 1980s? Please send your responses to Gordon Goldsborough at: email: gordon@mhs.mb.ca Telephone: (204) 474-7469 Mail: 2021 Loudoun Rd. Winnipeg, Man. R3S 1A3.

The blending of old and new design ideas is evident in many rural buildings, a good example of this being this wellmaintained barn at New Bergthel (Neubergthal) in the Altona district. Reflecting the then-contemporary designs and materials adopted by western farms in the early part of this century, the barn of J.P. Klippensteine also carried forth the tradition of long narrow row of windows lighting along one side of barns found in the early Mennonite settlements of Manitoba. Built in 1928, the 82x30-foot barn cost $3,500 to construct.

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$54,900

$235,000

$275,000

$90,000

$179,000

$296,000 2009 NH T6050 PLUS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2009 NH TV6070 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2002 AGCO RT115 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2000 CIH MX270 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1989 NH 846 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SWATHERS

2009 New Holland TV6070

$66,000 $90,000 $39,900 $85,000 $49,900

MISC. Deep Tillage 2013 MR CONCEPT 2000-60. . . . . . . .$75,000 Deep Tillage MR MAGNUM I. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$3,500 Deep Tillage 1985 RITEW 4300 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17,500 ATV 2009 CK 3100S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$9,250 Trailer 2005 TTECH CT3200 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25,000

2014 MB M150-40FT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $147,500 2013 NH H8060-36FT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$135,000 2013 NH H8060-36FT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$135,000 2013 NH NEW H8060-36FT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$136,000 2009 NH H8040-30FT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $71,900 2008 MB M150 D60 DK 35FT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $99,000 2007 CIH WDX1202-36FT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $64,000 2006 MB 9352I-30FT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $69,900 2005 NH HW305-30FT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $49,000 2003 NH HW300-25FT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $36,000 1997 MF 220-30FT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $22,000 1993 MB 960 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$10,000

Skid Steer Loader 2013 NH L230 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $51,900 Mower/Zero Turn 2012 CK RZT L54 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$3,300 Mower/Zero Turn 2007 CK RZT54 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,650 Mower Conditioner 2013 NH H7460-16FT Rubber.$37,000 Mower Conditioner 2008 NH 1475-HS16FT. . . . . . $23,900 Mower Conditioner 2008 NH 1475 . . . . . . . . . . . . . $24,900 Mower Conditioner 2005 NH 1475-18FT . . . . . . . . $25,000 Mower Conditioner 1999 NH 1475 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$10,900 Grain Auger 2013 MERID HD8-46 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $13,000 Grain Vac 2011 WLNGA 6614 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $23,500

2015 Rem VRX

2005 Morris Maxim III 50FT

Grain Vac, VRX

10IN c/w 7240 TBH Air Drill, Good cond., 50’-10” Paired Row 3-1/2”, Single Shoot, Alpine Kit, NH M

2014 Versatile 550DT

Tractor, 4WD, 590HP, 110GPM, 6 Remotes, 30” Tracks, Diff Locks, PTO Guidance

$169,000

$75,000 2013 MacDon 2152-35FT

70FT Harrow, 10” - 7 bar harrow sections Hydraulic Tine Adjust Hydraulic Height control

2011 New Holland CX8080

Combine, 2260hrs, 360HP, Good cond., 520 Tractor, 4WD, 2875hrs, 155HP, Good DUALS, 600/65R28 STEERS, LARGE TOUCH cond., 82LB LOADER, THIRD FLOOR PEDAL, SCREEN DISPLAY, CR STYLE SPREADERS WHEEL WEIGHTS, 480/85R34

2014 SeedMaster CT6012

Air Drill, Excellent cond., 60FT 12IN, TIRE N TIRE, HD FRONT CASTERS, DUAL FRONT WING

$270,000

2013 NH SP.240F XP 1200GAL 100FT . . . . . . . . . . $275,000 2012 NH SP.240F XP 1200GAL-100FT . . . . . . . . . . $235,000 2007 CIH SRX 160 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $29,000 2006 ROGAT 1274C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$120,000 2001 FC 67 XL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17,000 2000 SPAIR 3200 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$10,900

TRACTORS

Header, Excellent cond., DOUBLE KNIFE DRIVE, 6 BAT UII SPLIT REEL, DOUBLE DRIVE, HYD FORE/AFT, TRANS

$46,500

SPRAYERS

$48,900

2014 NH CX8090 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $389,000 2013 NH CX8080 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $296,000 2013 NH CX8080 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $296,000 2011 NH CX8080. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$179,000 2010 NH CX8080 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$185,000 2009 NH CX8080 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $189,000 2008 NH CX8080 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $179,900 2003 NH CR970 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$125,000 2001 NH TR99 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $69,000 1994 NH TX66 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20,000

2013 CIH 2152-35FT CNH. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$75,000 2010 NH 72C-30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $23,500 2010 NH 94C GRAIN BELT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $56,571 2010 NH 94C-36FT CR/CX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $49,000 2010 NH 94C-36FT CR/CX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $51,000 2009 NH 94C-40FT CR/CX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $54,900 2009 NH 94C-36FT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $49,000 2008 NH 76C-14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$14,900 2005 MB 974. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$37,500 1999 HY 994-30FT R65/R75/MF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$9,000 1998 NH 971-30. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$7,000 1998 NH 971-30FT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$4,500 HY SP25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$9,500

2009 New Holland 94C-40FT

$85,000

COMBINES

COMBINE HEADS

2013 New Holland CX8080

Combine, 2WD, 499hrs, 360HP, Excellent cond., 520 DUALS, 600 REARS, CAST, HID, Y&M, 790CP-15FT

$24,900

2011 MR CONTOUR 61FT-12IN c/w Tow Behind 8370XL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $175,000 2010 NH P2070 60FT-10IN c/w P1060 TBH . . . . . . $95,000 2009 NH P2070 70FT X 12IN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $92,000 2005 MR MAXIM III 50FT-10IN c/w 7240 TBH . . . . $46,500 2002 FC 3450 TBH. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $34,500 1998 MR MAXIM 55FT-10IN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$6,500 1998 JD 1900 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $13,900

Combine, 1375hrs, Good cond., Chaff Spreaders, Yield & Moisture, Intelliview II Display

$49,000

SEEDING

2008 New Holland CX8080

Sprayer, 4WD, 700hrs, 275HP, Excellent cond., 1200GAL POLY TANK, 380/90R46 TIRES, 100FT/60FT 10 SECTION BOOMS

$430,000

2014 New Holland CX8090

ELEVATION Combine, 2WD, 295hrs, 225HP, Excellent cond., CAST CYLINDER, 520/85R442 DUALS, 600 REARS, RECIEVER, NAV II

High Clearance Sprayer, 4WD, 865hrs, 275HP, Good cond., 100FT, 1200GAL SS, 2 SETS TIRES, FM1000, AUTO PILOT

$179,900

$69,000 2011 New Holland TR99

Windrower, 298hrs, 190HP, Excellent cond., 36FT, DELUXE CAB, CAB SUSPENSION, DELUXE LED LIGHTS, 600/65R

$389,000

16FT Disc Mower Conditioner, Excellent cond., CHEVRON RUBBER ROLLS, MOMAX MODULAR DUTTER BAR, HYD TONGUE SWING

Combine, 2WD, 2650hrs, Excellent cond., Mint condition, Electronic Stone trap, Y&M, Swathmas

Skid Steer, 4WD, 87hrs, 67HP, 2 SPD. MECH, ENCLOSED CAB, HEAT, A/C, SUSPENSION SEAT

$135,000

2013 New Holland H7460-16ft 2013 New Holland H8060-36FT 2013 New Holland SP.240F XP 2012 New Holland SP.240F XP

70’ Air Drill, NH Opener, Double Shoot, Floatation Tires

$66,000

2009 New Holland P2070

$37,000

$92,000

USED EQUIPMENT www.agdealer.com/raymorenh

2000 Case IH MX270

Tractor, 4WD, 4890hrs, 270HP, Good cond., MFWD, 710/70R42 Rears, Power Shift 4 Remotes, front weight

2015 Versatile 450

Tractor, 4WD, 500HP, Excellent cond., STD, 800’s, 98GPM, 6 REMOTES, E-PRO STEERING

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