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Churchill season starts later but on track The port is trying to reduce track maintenance costs without compromising export shipments

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conomists agree key to a successful open grain market is, well, openness, which includes easy access to accurate market information such as cash prices. To that end the Alberta Wheat Commission (AWC) launched the first phase of its free, new web-based Crop Data and Price Reporting initiative (www.pdqinfo.ca) Sept. 8. Price & Data Quotes (PDQ) aims to be “a complete and unbiased” source for cash grain prices and crop data for farmers, the AWC said in a news release. The days when farmers could get Manitoba Pool’s daily street prices on the radio are long gone. They were a guide as to what markets were doing and a benchmark by which to compare before selling. A number of market analysts and newspapers, including this one, publish cash grain prices based on a survey of buyers, but some contend the current system isn’t transparent enough, especially since the Canadian Wheat Board’s monopoly over western Canadian wheat and barley destined for export or doSee CASH GRAIN on page 6 »

Grain being loaded onto the first ship of the season at Port of Churchill, Sept. 2015

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hipping from the Port of Churchill started a month later than usual this season — a trade-off between reducing railway maintenance costs in warm weather and getting as much grain as possible through the northern route before winter freeze-up. Loading started Sept. 9 on the Clipper Bettina with the vessel bound for Kenya and other African ports carrying 36,000 tonnes of hard red spring wheat. Churchill typically sees its first shipment in early August, but port officials said they started later this year to lower the cost of maintaining the track. Cooler temperatures lower the cost of

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maintaining the rail line through northern Manitoba, said Merv Tweed, president of OmniTrax Canada, the railway company that operates the port. When running trains over the tundra, he said, “when it firms up, it stays firm.” Jeff McEachern, executive director of the Churchill Gateway Development Corporation, said another factor was excessive supplies and low demand within the global grain market. “I’ve talked to other port terminals and people in the industry and they’re saying the same thing,” he said, adding that “the grain isn’t moving as quickly as we would like.” The Hudson Strait, which links Hudson Bay with the Atlantic Ocean, also poses a mix of challenges. It’s beneficial to guide vessels through safely, but also freezes often.

If the weather co-operates, the port is scheduled to operate until Nov. 6. Tweed said he is confident the combined shipments from four companies will exceed 400,000 tonnes, but it may fall short of the budgeted 500,000 tonnes. Winnipeg grain firm Richardson International is behind the first shipment of the year. Company wheat merchant Jerry Trenouth said Richardson likes the port’s geographical proximity, although using it is not without challenges. “The Port of Churchill is geographically closer to the Prairie farmer. So there’s less logistics to get it to an export terminal,” he said. But, “the season is a bit shorter,” he See CHURCHILL on page 7 »

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Glow-in-the-dark GMO chickens shed light on bird flu fight

All about the sugar Grazing high-energy forage mixtures pays off in pounds

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n the realm of avian research, the chicks with the glow-in-the-dark beaks and feet might one day rock the poultry world. British scientists say they have genetically modified chickens in a bid to block bird flu and that early experiments show promise for fighting off the disease that has devastated the U.S. poultry and egg industries. Their research, which has been backed by the U.K. government and top chicken companies, could potentially prevent repeats of this year’s wipeout: 48 million chickens and turkeys killed because of the disease since December in the United States alone. But these promising chickens Ѡinjected with a fluorescent protein to distinguish them from normal birds in experiments Ѡwon’t likely gatecrash their way into poultry production any time soon. Health regulators around the world have yet to approve any animals bred as genetically modified organisms (GMOs) for use in food because of long-standing safety and environmental concerns. To genetically engineer chickens, the U.K. researchers inject a “decoy” gene into a cluster of cells on the yolk of a newly laid egg. The egg will hatch into a chick containing the decoy gene, which it will be able to pass on to its offspring. The decoy gene is injected into the chicken chromosome alongside the fluorescent protein that makes the birds glow under ultraviolet light, similar to glow-in-the-dark posters in college dorm rooms. The birds would not be bred to glow if they are commercialized.

A baby chick, genetically modified to block transmission of bird flu, glows under an ultraviolet light, next to a chick that has not been modified, in this undated handout photo. PHOTO: REUTERS/NORRIE RUSSELL OF THE ROSLIN INSTITUTE, UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

When the modified birds come into contact with the flu, their genetic code is designed to trick the virus into copying the decoy and to inhibit the virus’s ability to reproduce itself. In one study with a form of decoy, scientists put 16 infected conventional chickens in contact with a mixture of 16 normal and 16 GMO chickens that contained a decoy. The GMO birds were found to be less susceptible and succumbed to infection more slowly than the conventional birds, said Laurence Tiley, a senior lecturer in molecular virology at the University of Cambridge, who is involved in the experiments. Consumer activists have pushed back hard against GMO animals for food, arguing that GMO crops, already widely used and marketed, contribute to health and environmental problems.

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McDonald’s thanks farmers

Eighty-five per cent of the food it serves three million Canadian customers per day comes from Canadian farmers BY LAURA RANCE Co-operator Editor

cDonald’s Restaurants of Canada wants Canadian farmers to know they couldn’t do it without them. The company rolled out a month-long advertising campaign this week with commercials featuring empty containers for its most popular menu items with the slogan “not without Canadian farmers.” Television and online commercials link consumers to its Our Food Your Questions website. The campaign emphasizes that it buys the ingredients for items such as the Big Mac, Egg McMuffin and McFlurry, from Canadian producers — and in whopping big quantities. “We spend almost a billion dollars on food ingredients every year in Canada alone,” Sherry MacLauchlan, the company’s director of government relations said in an interview Sept. 11. “Over 85 per cent of those purchases come from Canadian suppliers… so a large majority of our expense for food is domestic.” Every year, McDonald’s Canada buys 143 million pounds of potatoes, many of which come from Manitoba, 52 million pounds of chicken, and 24 million litres of real milk and cream. “We are the largest purchaser of ground beef in the Canadian restaurant industry,” MacLauchlan said, noting its purchases amount to 67 million pounds of ground beef.

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As for eggs, it buys 120 million fresh eggs, 76 million of which go into its Egg McMuffins. Pork is notably absent from that list. MacLauchlan said for some ingredients, purchases are made on a North American scale to take advantage of economies. For other food ingredients, such as lettuce and tomatoes, the company sources outside of Canada to maintain a consistent supply through all seasons as well as to meet specifications, she said. However, she said its purchasing practices are under constant review to see whether more can be done locally. “We’re really proud of our long-standing commitment to sourcing our ingredients right here in Canada, where ever possible,” she said. MacLauchlan said the company wants to raise awareness among its customers that most of what they are eat-

ing when they go to McDonald’s comes from Canadian farms. “We have this long-standing commitment and history around sourcing our food ingredients in Canada. It is something we feel very strongly about as a Canadian company, but we realized we haven’t been telling the story.” But she noted the company also wants farmers to know it listens to its customers. “We have the benefit of having a direct relationship with Canadian consumers — three million a day visit our restaurants,” she said. “And we can bring that back to the food value chain and all of the players in the chain and tell them what customers think.” While consumers generally think highly of Canadian farmers and have confidence in the quality and safety of Canadian foods, they are increasingly interested in where the food is coming from, and how it is raised and processed. McDonald’s has been working with the Canadian beef sector to identify and benchmark sustainable production practices. It has also just announced that over the next 10 years, it will move towards sourcing all of its eggs from cage-free operations. “The eggs are a very good example — the public generally is very supportive of those kinds of measures,” she said. Calla Farn, vice-president of government and public relations for McCain Foods Canada, said her company is also conscious of its reliance on farmers for its success. “Some of our farmers have been growing for McCain for three generations,” she said. “We are proud to support McDonald’s Canada in its effort to thank Canadian farmers.” laura@fbcpublishing.com

McDonald’s to phase in cage-free eggs

The growing number of companies demanding cage-free eggs won’t ruffle the feathers of provincial producers By Shannon VanRaes CO-OPERATOR STAFF

cDonald’s has become the latest fast-food giant to make a commitment to end the use of eggs produced by caged birds. The company announced last week it would transition to using 100 per cent free-run eggs in its restaurants over the next 10 years. McDonald’s purchases approximately 120 million eggs from Canadian farmers each year for items served on its breakfast menu. A moratorium on the building of new battery cage barns in the province was announced by Manitoba Egg Farmers in the fall of 2013. But the enriched cages systems, often called “furnished housing,” endorsed by some commercial producers at the time won’t meet the new standards being set by companies like McDonald’s. “Our definition is that cagefree hens roam throughout the building or in defined sectors

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of a building. The building is equipped with perches, nesting areas and dust-bathing material,” said Adam Grachnik, a communications officer with the company. Currently there are approximately a dozen operations in the province that meet these requirements, but Manitoba Egg Farmers doesn’t believe the changes announced by the fast-food company will present a problem for producers. “Our egg farmers have proven they’re an innovative group and we will find a way to service this market,” said the association’s general manager Cory Rybuck. That said, he believes that any producer looking to build or upgrade an egg barn would want to take changing attitudes on animal welfare into consideration. McDonald’s is not the first food-service provider to publicly commit to cage-free eggs.

Humane Society International notes that nearly 100 major companies, including Burger King, Nestle, Sodexo, Aramark, Heinz, Starbucks and Compass Group have already committed to going cage free, albeit on different timelines. The organization estimates that by McDonald’s adding its purchasing power to the movement, about eight million more birds will be moved out of battery cages and into free-run environments. For its part, McDonald’s notes that it has worked with producers in reaching the decision to go cage free. “Animal welfare has always been important to us and our guests,” said Rob Dick, senior supply chain director for McDonald’s Canada. “Today’s announcement is another milestone building on our work with industry experts and suppliers to improve the

treatment of animals throughout our supply chain.” In a press release, McDonald’s said it has been working towards improving hen housing since 2003 when it adopted a new standard for hen-housing systems that provided birds with more space than the official industry standard. In 2010, McDonald’s also initiated research with the Coalition for Sustainable Egg Supply to better understand the impact of various hen-housing systems on animal health and welfare, the environment, worker health, food safety and food affordability. That study found that aviary housing cost an average of 23 per cent more than conventional or battery cage housing. However, the costs for enriched colony housing were only about four per cent higher than conventional housing, because while enriched colonies do require

more space, they enabled better feed efficiency. Enriched cages or furnished housing costs about 20 to 25 per cent more than conventional cage systems. Currently, about 20 of the province’s 155 egg farms have installed enriched cages in their barns. But even as the desires of the marketplace continue to shift, Rybuck said producers will rise to the challenge while determining what system is right for their operation. “Our farmers are happy to produce eggs to meet the needs of the marketplace, and yes that marketplace continues to change,” he said. “There will be new demands, but there are also new and different housing systems. And we have the innovative policies to find a way forward.” shannon.vanraes@fbcpublishing.com

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recent survey suggests the Manitoba pork sector is making incremental but important gains in repairing its relationship with the general public. A survey of 1,000 households conducted by Probe Research recently found 56 per cent favoured loosening the restrictions the Manitoba government has placed on new barn construction. Laura Rance Thirty-two per cent favoured leaving Editor those restrictions in place. Nearly six in 10 Manitobans agreed with the statement that the province’s pork producers are using sound environmental practices. Rural residents were more likely to support the expansion of hog barns than urbanites. Individuals who had attended college or university were more likely to support a continued moratorium. As this is the first time these opinions have been sought in a formal survey, the results themselves don’t benchmark improvement. The milestone here is that the questions are being asked. This is not to suggest that we favour making policy via public opinion poll, as it is usually a recipe for bad public policy. But knowing and caring what the public thinks is an important gauge for an industry that depends on government policy for its survival and growth. The hog sector‘s economic contribution to the provincial economy depends largely on exports, but it is local voters who determine its operating environment. It was unpopular public opinion that led to the moratorium on new barn expansion in the first place. What people think matters. This is what makes another finding in the survey less encouraging for the industry. Only one-third of those surveyed (34 per cent) could remember hearing about the pork industry recently. The majority, (64 per cent) of Manitoba adults was unable to recall seeing, reading or hearing anything specific about the industry. Only five per cent of those surveyed indicated awareness that the industry is in a state of decline. Being off the public’s radar isn’t necessarily a bad thing, if everything is going well. But this sector is in trouble, and if it is going to recover, it will need public support — both in policy and in spirit. According to a 2014 pork industry profile prepared by Janet Honey for department of agribusiness and agricultural economics at the University of Manitoba, the number of Manitoba sites producing pigs has decreased by a third in just eight years, a drop that is more about operators packing it in than a healthy consolidation. Recovery in Manitoba’s hog sector is crippled, not only by regressive government policy on expansion, but by a multi-faceted financial squeeze that makes it a poor business risk. Even if the hog barn moratorium were lifted tomorrow, volatile markets and depreciated assets make providing the kind of equity lenders want next to impossible. Labour shortages are chronic. And domestic consumption of pork has dropped 36 per cent since 1980, according to Statistics Canada. With 29.3 per cent of the country’s production, Manitoba continues to the country’s largest hog producer. But the vast majority of the pigs marketed from this province is exported as weanlings, another factor that cuts into the viability of domestic processors and exacerbates the effect of U.S. country-oforigin labelling laws. A sadly overlooked fact in this situation is that a vibrant livestock sector is important to the sustainability of agriculture generally in this province, both economically and environmentally. For starters, the pig industry buys a lot of feed. According to Honey’s report, the pig industry uses nearly two million tonnes of feed annually, 80 to 90 per cent of which is sourced locally depending on availability and pricing. “If all the pigs produced in Manitoba were fed to slaughter weight instead of being exported as weanlings/feeder pigs, then the feed consumed annually would rise by 40 per cent.” That would improve the viability of local processing too. But with the Canadian dollar wallowing around the 75 cents U.S. mark, and the likely removal of COOL, who wants to invest in finishing capacity? Livestock is also an important nutrient recycler. Mismanagement of phosphorus in the past has led to environmental degradation in some areas, and given the industry a bad reputation. But in the bigger picture, phosphorus is a nonrenewable resource that we cannot continue to send one way out of the province, either in the form of exported grains or by flushing it out to sea. Ongoing research is offering some plausible prospects for resolving that issue, which sets the stage for repositioning manure as an environmental resource rather than contaminant. The sector is also presenting governments with clear options for recovery and a return to healthy growth — all the more reason to continue tracking public opinion. laura@fbcpublishing.com

COOL arbitration hearings ahead Pork producers need better trade rules By Andrew Dickson

ecently there have been articles in the farm media questioning the value of international trade agreements and their impact on the farm economy. Some of these pieces indicate that trade agreements are optional and that Canada can get along just fine without them. Nothing could be further from the truth for a trading nation like Canada. If Canadian pork processors do not get the same access privileges on rates and quotas in key export markets, such as Japan, South Korea, or the EU, as our main competitors such as the U.S., then most of our producers in Manitoba will go out of business. If the Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement (TPP) goes ahead without Canada’s participation, there will be a direct and immediate negative impact on the pork sector in Manitoba. Manitoba pork producers should be pressing all political parties to ensure that Canada is a key signatory to the TPP. As for ongoing trade impediments, country-oforigin labelling (COOL) has had an enormously adverse impact on Manitoba producers. The old cliché that “consumers have a right to know where their food comes from” is often rolled out by COOL defenders in the U.S. — and even in the Canadian farm press from time to time. While that sentiment has merit in certain instances, it is irrelevant with respect to COOL, which is about live animal sales into the U.S. The 2008 U.S. Farm Bill introduced COOL for

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retail meat cuts, forcing retailers to identify where an animal was born. No explanation has ever been given as to why consumers need to know if a 12-pound weanling on a U.S. farm was born in Canada. The chops, tenderloins, fresh hams and other retail cuts come four or five months after that pig is fed 600 pounds of American-grown corn and 140 pounds of American-grown soymeal on an American farm, has gained around 300 pounds, been processed in an American pork-processing plant, been shipped and packaged in American retail outlets by Americans, and been inspected throughout the process by American government staff. After all that, it couldn’t possibly matter to anyone that this pig spent the first three weeks of its life on a farm in Manitoba. All told, COOL has been a significant trade impediment for Canada, because American processing plants find it nearly impossible to track the origins of different meat cuts, giving the advantage to U.S.-born animals. For the pork industry, the numbers tell the story: before 2008, Manitoba’s weanling exports were competing strongly in the U.S. Midwest markets, selling over 4.5 million piglets in 2007-08; by 2014, exports were down almost 45 per cent to 2.5 million. The World Trade Organization (WTO) has ruled four times that because of COOL, the U.S. is not in compliance with its international trade obligations. Along with other Canadian pork industry representatives, I will be attending the COOL arbitration hearings at the WTO in Geneva in September. Stay tuned. Andrew Dickson is general manager of Manitoba Pork.

September 1985

n tiny print at the bottom, this ad for Belarus tractors in our Sept. 12, 1985 issue hoped to influence farmers by noting that they were manufactured in the USSR, Canada’s largest grain customer. Soviet sales had been a bit slow and a front-page story reported on plugged terminals and slow shipments through Thunder Bay, but trade sources were talking of a huge wheat board sale of 4.2 million tonnes. The board was booking large amounts of lake freight before the close of navigation and a spokesman hinted things would look better by the end of the month. Statistics Canada reported that Manitoba would harvest a record grain crop of 8.7 million tonnes, 19 per cent over the previous year. Our neighbours to the west were less fortunate — drought meant Saskatchewan was eight per cent and Alberta 23 per cent below the five-year average. However, quality was another matter — later in our Oct. 10 issue we reported that outside the Red River Valley, where most of the crop was off, only 55 per cent of the wheat had been harvested. A story from the Cardale area said farmers had not turned a wheel for a month. We also reported on a relatively new phenomenon called fusarium head blight in wheat, and the grain commission was testing samples for toxicity. Discussion of a free trade agreement with the U.S. was heating up and our editorial mused on its implications for agriculture. Prairie Pools had released a study which estimated an agreement would add $200 million to beef sales by 1995, but only $9 million to hog sales and losses of $120 million to chicken and turkey producers.

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Considering the true cost of agricultural production systems Externalizing the cost of production is becoming less acceptable to society Threat to infrastructure BY HARWOOD D. SCHAFFER AND DARYLL E. RAY

alifornia is in the midst of a multi-year drought that has reduced the snowpack and rains that fill the reservoirs and irrigation canals that provide water for the cities of the state as well as agricultural production. The result is lower allocations and higher prices for all water users including agriculture. Some farmers have responded to higher water costs by planting higher-value crops like almonds even though they take even more water than the crops they replace. Farmers in some areas have participated in a voluntary program to idle some of their land in exchange for a payment from municipal water systems. Many farmers have responded to the shortfall in their irrigation water allocation by increasing their pumping of groundwater to water their crops. The heavier use of groundwater has resulted in the need to drill ever-deeper wells as the water level in the aquifer drops below pump levels. According to a recent NASA press release, the ground level in California’s Central Valley is dropping as the water beneath the land is being pumped out. In some areas the land is sinking as fast as two inches a month. “The increased subsidence rates have the potential to damage local, state, and federal infrastructure, including aqueducts, bridges, roads, and flood control structures. Long-term subsidence has already destroyed thousands of public and private groundwater well casings in the San Joaquin Valley. Over time, subsidence can permanently reduce the underground aquifer’s water storage capacity,” writes NASA.

A s t h e y p u m p w a t e r f ro m t h e ground, farmers bear the full cost of drilling their wells, installing the pumps, paying for the power to run the pumps, and the cost of drilling ever-deeper wells. They do not, however, bear the cost their nonfarm neighbours experience when they, too, have to drill deeper wells, and as residents of California, they only bear a small portion of the costs needed to repair or replace critical public infrastructure. Economists call those costs that result from a firm’s activities, but are not billed to the firm “negative externalities.” It is also true, for instance, that if only one farm uses groundwater to irrigate its fields the impact on ground subsidence is probably not measurable. But, when a large number of users in a confined area engages in drawing significant amounts of water from their wells, the results are real, measurable and impose costs on others. Recently we wrote two columns discussing the lawsuit by the Des Moines Water Works seeking to force several counties to obtain National Pollution E limination System per mits as a means to re d u c e t h e n i t ra t e s b e i n g d i scharged from farm tiles in drainage districts for which they serve as trustees.

Nitrates from tile drainage The DMWW contends that the nitrates that are being discharged from field tiles impose additional costs on its customers. But the externalized costs of the nitrate discharge from field tiles don’t end in Des Moines, Iowa but continue to be borne by various entities all the way to the Gulf of Mexico with its growing dead zone. T h e c o n t r o v e r s i a l “ Wa t e r s

We understand it when farmers fight against regulations that put limits on their use of their land. Farmers, on the other hand, need to understand that when they externalize some of the costs that result from their activities, eventually someone is going to complain with a lawsuit or new regulations.

o f t h e U . S .” re g u l a t i o n by t h e Environmental Protection Agency seeks to identify waterways that have the potential to contribute to downstream pollution of navigable waterways, so that fair rules can be made to reduce externalities produced by upstream users. We understand it when farmers fight against regulations that put limits on their use of their land. Farmers, on the other hand, need to understand that when they externalize some of the costs that result from their activities, eventually someone is going to complain with a lawsuit or new regulations. For any one farmer to try and re d u c e t h e n i t ra t e s b e i n g d i scharged from their tiles, the attempt to implement the chosen strategy may result in higher production costs than their neighbours who choose to do nothing. Though none of us like externally imposed rules, one of the roles of government regulations is to make sure that all market participants face the same expectations in reducing externalities like nitrates.

Aquifer depletion Nitrates from Iowa field tiles and land subsidence caused by groundwater pumping in California are not the only exter nalities that

result from current farming practices. The list certainly includes the depletion of the Oglala aquifer, phosphorus discharge into Lake Erie and the Chesapeake Bay, antibiotic-resistant bacteria in ground beef, and pesticide residues on food. To be sure, agriculture is not the only human activity — natural gas fracking, chemical manufacturing, automobile production, retailing, and even the non-industrial watering of urban lawns — that externalizes some of the costs of various activities. The solution in each case involves common-sense actions combined with a common-sense set of rules. Rather than responding with indignation when someone challenges us about a cost we are externalizing on others, we need to tackle the problem by changing our behaviour so that when a regulation comes along we are ahead of the curve. Harwood D. Schaffer is a research assistant professor in the Agricultural Policy Analysis Center, Institute of Agriculture, University of Tennessee. Daryll E. Ray is emeritus professor, Institute of Agriculture, University of Tennessee, and is the former director of the Agricultural Policy Analysis Center (APAC). http://www. agpolicy.org.

How to beat the climate crisis? Start with carrots Promotion of clean energy helps build key political coalitions UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA - BERKELEY RELEASE

o speed up progress in tackling climate change, policy-makers need to build political support by investing in clean-energy industries rather than first penalizing polluters, according to a new policy paper by researchers at the University of California, Berkeley. In a paper published Sept. 10 in the journal Science, a multidisciplinary team of environmental, political and legal experts finds that instead of emphasizing cap-and-trade schemes and penalties on greenhouse gas emissions — strategies considered to be most efficient by many economists — policy-makers should begin by providing benefits through green industrial policies, such as subsidies and tax rebates. The paper comes in advance of the United Nations Climate Change Conference, which will be held in Paris in December 2015. “This paper is about how we can build political support for progress on climate policy, toward decarbonizing our energy systems,” said study lead author Jonas Meckling, an assistant profes-

sor in the department of environmental science, policy and management. “We find that the more green industries form or expand, the stronger the coalitions for decarbonizing energy systems become. This runs counter to the prevalent notion that pricing carbon is the first-best choice in climate policy-making.”

‘Carrots buy sticks’ The authors noted that while green industrial policy may appear less efficient economically, supporting clean energy builds political support down the line for carbon regulation, such as carbon prices, that impose costs on polluting industries. In essence, carrots buy sticks. “Basically, if you can build political support and speed up the process overall by using less efficient but more powerful tools up front, you may still lower the total costs in the long run,” said co-author Nina Kelsey, a post-doctoral scholar at the Berkeley Roundtable on the International Economy. The authors pointed to the precedence for this approach. Two-thirds of all countries and subnational entities that adopted a carbon pric-

ing policy — including climate leaders such as California, Denmark and Germany — previously implemented incentives for clean energy, thus building political support among green industry for decarbonization.

Strategies for winning coalitions The authors suggest three key strategies for building winning coalitions for decarbonization. One is to adopt targeted sector-specific policies, such as rebates and subsidies for renewable energy, that provide concrete benefits to firms and households. The second recommendation is to focus on direct policy measures, such as renewable portfolio standards and feed-in tariffs, rather than broad, shallow ones. Such policies provide concentrated benefits to a few, but well-organized renewable energy firms and investors in low-carbon industries. The order of these moves matters, the authors conclude. Getting buy-in from green industry will create constituencies that provide support for subsequent climate policy moves such as pricing carbon.

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mestic human use ended Aug. 1, 2012. “Since the end of the wheat board single desk we’ve seen an evolution in farmers’ marketing practices,” AWC general manager Tom Steve said in an interview. “What are the (information) gaps and how do we fill them?” The PDQ service electronically collects daily bids for five crops — No. 1 Canada Western Red Spring wheat 13.5 per cent protein, No. 1 Canada Western Amber durum wheat 13.0 per cent, No. 1 Canada Prairie Spring Red wheat 11.5 per cent, No. 1 Canola and No. 2 Yellow Peas — from major buyers across the West and then calculates an average price for nine geographic zones, including western and eastern Manitoba. While the Western Grain Elevator Association facilitated discussions with its members, there is no formal agreement between the association. “Each individual company provides the information at their option,” said John De Pape of Farmers Advanced Risk Management Company, the firm contracted to build the service. The site also provides futures market closing prices, average wheat grade and protein spreads, local weather, foreign exchange rates and deferred elevator grain prices. Future versions of PDQ will be customizable, include charting capabilities and calculate the basis — the difference between futures and elevator prices — adjusted for differences in currency. More crops will likely be added too. The new PDQ service received almost $743,000 in funding through Agriculture and

Agri-Food Canada’s AgriRisk Initiatives under the federalprovincial Growing Forward 2 program. Some companies that sell grain-marketing information to farmers have complained PDQ is unfair government-subsidized competition. De Pape disagrees. “The objective of this was never to compete with people who are already doing this, but there is no one out there doing this,” he said. “There are people who collect prices and distribute them, but there are distinctions. I would say ours (numbers) are very robust… ” PDQ’s prices are more accurate, according to De Pape, because the major buyers have agreed to automatically provide them electronically from all their elevator locations. The buyers know competitors will not find what their specific price is because they’re averaged. “Any time you ask for a price you run the risk that they’re not going to be totally honest,” De Pape said. “Our basic maxim is price, at a certain level, is a public good. I don’t think we as an industry should rely on two or three or four private enterprises to provide that public good unless they are willing to go the full nine yards.” Farmers buy marketing information for analysis and advice, as well as information such as production and stock estimates and futures prices available free elsewhere, De Pape said. Just as analysts include futures prices in their publications they can publish PDQ’s cash prices too and for no charge, he added. As useful as PDQ’s prices will be, they remain elevator bids, De Pape noted. Farmers should still contact several buyers before selling their grain.

“We know that a lot of business goes on at prices other than the bid,” De Pape said. Sometimes an elevator needs a little extra grain to fill a train and offers a premium for a limited time or to certain customers. A buyer might pay a premium to attract a new customer. PDQ is the only service reporting deferred cash prices up to 12 months out, according to De Pape. They are an important price signal, he said. If the cash price today for yellow peas is $6 a bushel but the May cash price is $6.56, that means some farmers can make money selling the peas today for delivery in May, he said. If today’s cash price is a lot higher than a deferred price that’s a signal to sell and deliver now. The website just launched is version 1.0. There will be revisions, Steve said. In the meantime, the AWC wants farmers’ feedback on improvements (pdq@albertawheat.com). “This is for the entire industry,” Steve said. “We would encourage everyone to weigh in on it. We’re trying to build a platform that has the broad support and consensus of the industry.” Government funding for the project ends next spring. The AWC will prepare a report, including recommendations on how to operate and fund the service — a decision that’s up to the federal agriculture minister, Steve said. One option is for Ottawa to continue funding the service and seek tenders for its operation as it does now for monitoring grain transportation. Another is for Canadian farmers, through their commodity groups, to fund it, Steve said. allan@fbcpublishing.com

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John De Pape discussed the cash grain price service he is working on for the Alberta Wheat Commission during the Keystone Agricultural Producers’ General Council meeting in April. PHOTO: ALLAN DAWSON

Historical western Canadian cash grain prices available for a fee BY ALLAN DAWSON Co-operator staff

ant to know the cash price for No. 1 Yellow Peas in Manitoba in

1990? John Duvenaud can help. The publisher of the market newsletter Wild Oats and veteran market reporter has compiled a data base of weekly western Canadian cash grain, oilseed and special crop prices going back 25 years and has daily cash prices starting in 2005. The data is available, for a fee, through canadagrain.com. “We think it will be especially useful for academic and business researchers,” Duvenaud said in an interview last week. Duvenaud’s 10-year data

base includes daily cash prices for Manitoba soybeans. He suspects canadagrain.com is the only source for such data, except individual grain companies, which are unlikely to share it. Duvenaud started collecting the cash grain prices while running Grassroots, a service that was like the Internet before there was an Internet. Subscribers could get weather and grain market information delivered to a terminal in their homes via a telephone line starting in the early 1980s. The high cost for long-distance telephone service held the technology back. Duvenaud continued collecting cash grain prices after Grassroots’ demise and still publishes them in Wild Oats. allan@fbcpublishing.com

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CHURCHILL Continued from page 1

said. “Our harvest starts coming off in September, so we can really only ship from the Prairie farmer in a very short window.” In many cases, working with Churchill is cheaper, he said.

Pulse crops The port will be shipping 75,000 tonnes of lentils for the first time this season as it continues to look for ways of diversifying its handle. The port opted to ship pulses as opposed to other commodities, because they are similar in nature to the grains they already handle, Tweed said. “I think to diversify into much else — all we’re going to do is sacrifice one for the other,” he said.

In the past, the Port of Churchill relied on the Canadian Wheat Board as its primary supplier of grain, but in 2012 the government put an end to the monopoly.

The port’s longer-term outlook remains uncertain as a $25-million subsidy from the federal government runs out in 2017. In the past, the Por t of Churchill relied on the Canadian Wheat Board as its primary supplier of grain, but in 2012 the government put an end to the monopoly. Tweed said he is appealing to different levels of government to continue supporting the port but the fact that it became privately owned by OmniTrax in 1997 is a drawback. He said the company is willing to entertain partnerships, perhaps with First Nation governments, if it means it can access continued operational support. “It’s like we have a sore arm, and they just want to fix the sore arm instead of the body that goes with it. We just feel that we’re important enough to the North,” he said.

New partners possible The port hires mechanics, carpenters, millwrights, and engineers, and if the port works with band councillors, the port would be able to hire more people from those communities, he said. While the northern climate shortens the shipping season, it’s warm weather that causes the greatest cost in maintaining the northern route, he noted. A large stretch of the track runs over tundra. When the ground heats up it becomes soft. “It’s a huge expense and it’s a continuous expense, even now.” He says the port’s budget runs up to $5 million. “And I always say we’re one grain accident away from $10 million. It can add up very quickly.” Transportation to and from the Port of Churchill for this article was provided by Hudson Bay Port Company.

Grain-moving equipment at the Port of Churchill, Sept. 2015. Photos: Jade Markus, CNS

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Management changes at Farm Business Communications Senior staff have been appointed to new roles within the division of Glacier FarmMedia Glacier FarmMedia release

Laura Rance

aura Rance has been appointed editorial director of Farm Business Communications (FBC), a division of Glacier FarmMedia effective Sept. 1, Glacier FarmMedia president Bob Willcox has announced. Rance replaces John Morriss, who continues as associate publisher of Farm Business Communications and who will be working in a new capacity developing Glacier FarmMedia’s online grain and livestock reporting and analysis services. Rance will oversee the print and online news, feature and content delivery for all publications in the FBC family, including Manitoba Co-operator, Alberta Farmer Express, Grainews, Le Bulletin des agriculteurs, Country Guide and Canadian Cattlemen. She will continue as editor of the Manitoba Co-operator.

Rance has worked in agricultural journalism for more than three decades, beginning her career in daily newspapers before joining the Western Producer and later moving to the Manitoba Co-operator. Morriss and Rance were among six partners who formed the Farmers’ Independent Weekly, which operated for five years before merging with the Manitoba Co-operator in 2007. Morriss, also a career agricultural journalist, was formerly publisher of the Manitoba Co-operator and director of information for the Canadian Wheat Board. Glacier FarmMedia is the agricultural division of Glacier Media Inc., an information communications company focused on the provision of primary and essential information and related services through print, electronic and online media. For more information on Glacier FarmMedia, visit www.farmmedia.com.

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WHAT’S UP Please forward your agricultural events to dave@fbcpublishing. com or call 204-944-5762. Sept. 18-20: Harvest Moon Festival, Clearwater. Visit www. harvestmoonsociety.org/festival/. Sept. 20: Open Farm Day in Manitoba, featuring 37 farms and ag sites. For more info and listings/maps of farms, visit www.openfarmday.ca. Sept. 26: Opasquia Fall Fair and Culture Days, The Pas. Call 204-623-6771 or email opasquiaagsociety@outlook.com. Sept. 26: Pumpkinfest, Teulon. Call 204-467-9064 or visit www. teulonfarmersmarket.com/ pumpkinfest.html. Sept. 26: Manitoba Organic Alliance’s Organic Showcase and networking dinner, Jane’s Restaurant, RRC Paterson GlobalFoods Institute, 504 Main St., Winnipeg. For tickets or more info call 204-956-2090 (ext. #378) or 204-546-2099. Sept. 29-30: Western Nutrition Conference, Victoria Inn, 1808 Wellington Ave., Winnipeg. For more info or to register visit www. westernnutritionconference.com. Oct. 2-3: Manitoba Fibre Festival, Red River Exhibition Park, 3977 Portage Ave., Winnipeg. For more info visit www. manitobafibrefestival.com. Oct. 3: Roland Pumpkin Fair. For info call 204-343-2314 or email artccam@gmail.com. Oct. 3-4: Manitoba Plowing Days, 10 a.m. daily, five miles east of Boissevain on Hwy. 3. For more info call 204-534-6451. Oct. 15: Red River Exhibition/ Manitoba Agricultural Hall of Fame Harvest Gala, Victoria Inn, 1808 Wellington Ave., Winnipeg. For more info or tickets call Judy at 204-888-6990 or email founda tion@redriverex.com. Oct. 29: Keystone Agricultural Producers fall general council meeting, PCU Centre, 245 Royal Rd. S., Portage la Prairie. For more info call 204-697-1140. Oct. 29-31: Manitoba AgEx, Westoba Agricultural Centre of Excellence, Keystone Centre, 117518th St., Brandon. For info visit manitobaagex.com.

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Assisting producers through labour challenges KAP general manager, James Battershill says members could use support when dealing with human resource issues BY JENNIFER PAIGE Co-operator staff

eystone Agriculture Producers is running a pilot project to see if it can help farmers find the workers they need. “We hear a lot of concerns from farmers, especially those with nonfamily employees, about their legal obligations and what the best human resource practices are,” said KAP general manager, James Battershill. KAP began piloting a human resource benefits program in June w i t h s e ve n producers who r un a range of operations, from two to 14 employees. “ We w o r k w i t h t h e C a n a d i a n Agricultural Human Resource Council to address human resource issues facing the Manitoba agriculture industry, but we also want to look at different ways we can develop solutions to support the needs of our members,” said Battershill. The service acts as a human resource lifeline, with an on-call specialist capable of assisting producers

“In conversations with various members it has become apparent that they are facing considerable human resource issues, whether it be in terms of delinquent staff or working through the process of using the temporary foreign worker program.”

James Battershill general manager of the Keystone Agriculture Producers

with advice and direction on how to manage labour challenges. “In c o n v e r s a t i o n s w i t h va r i o u s members it has become apparent that they are facing considerable human resource issues, whether it be in terms of delinquent staff or working through the process of using the temporary foreign worker program.” K A P h a s c o l l a b o ra t e d w i t h t h e W i n n i p e g h u m a n re s o u rc e f i r m , People First, and has been piloting the project with operations consisting of full-time, part-time and seasonal staff. Following the three-month pilot pro-

gram, KAP will consult with all involved and determine the effectiveness of the program before deciding whether to roll it out to its membership as a whole. “Finding and retaining farm employees is difficult, especially the further you move away from city centres, and having a strong, reliable team can certainly provide a competitive edge,” said Battershill. “We are hoping this service will help producers in managing staff and making informed decisions.” jennifer.paige@fbcpublishing.com

KAP general manager, James Battershill, announced the organization’s plans for the human resource pilot program at the summer general council meeting. Photo: Jennifer Paige

USDA issues surprise bump to soy harvest Record yields in three states will increase supplies By Mark Weinraub Washington / Reuters

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he U.S. Agriculture Department unexpectedly raised its forecast for domestic soybean production Sept. 11, based on projections for record yields in key states such as Iowa, Minnesota and Nebraska. The government lowered its forecast for corn production by more than expected in its monthly supply-and-demand report. “The trade is really trying to wrestle with this,” said Arlan Suderman, market analyst for Water Street Solutions. “(Soybean) harvest results so far have been pretty mixed, but generally below a year ago while this USDA yield is pretty close to a year ago.” USDA pegged soybean production at 3.935 billion bushels, based on an average yield of 47.1 bushels per acre. In August, USDA forecast soybean production at 3.916 billion bushels, based on an average yield of 46.9 bushels per acre. Corn production was seen at 13.585 billion bushels, down from the government’s August forecast of 13.686 billion bushels. USDA lowered its yield projection to 167.5 bushels per acre from 168.8 bushels per acre. USDA left its outlook for harvested acres unchanged at 81.101 million for corn and 83.549 million for soybeans. Soybean ending stocks for the 2015-16 crop year were lowered by 20 million bushels to 450 million bushels, reflecting increased demand from crushers. The 2014-15 soy end stocks view was lowered to 210 million bushels from 240 million bushels. For corn, U.S. ending stocks for 2015-16 were lowered to 1.592 billion bushels from 1.713 billion bushels, reflecting the cut to the production outlook.

The Manitoba Co-operator | September 17, 2015

LIVESTOCK MARKETS

(Friday to Thursday) Winnipeg Slaughter Cattle Steers — Heifers — D1, 2 Cows — D3 Cows — Bulls — Feeder Cattle (Price ranges for feeders refer to top-quality animals only) Steers (901+ lbs.) — (801-900 lbs.) — (701-800 lbs.) — (601-700 lbs.) — (501-600 lbs.) — (401-500 lbs.) — Heifers (901+ lbs.) — (801-900 lbs.) — (701-800 lbs.) — (601-700 lbs.) — (501-600 lbs.) — (401-500 lbs.) —

Heifers

Alberta South $ 182.50 - 182.50 182.50 - 182.50 130.00 - 144.00 115.00 - 130.00 — $ 245.00 - 262.00 258.00 - 276.00 270.00 - 294.00 285.00 - 307.00 311.00 - 332.00 335.00 - 360.00 $ 230.00 - 245.00 242.00 - 257.00 252.00 - 269.00 265.00 - 285.00 285.00 - 310.00 307.00 - 334.00

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

(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.)

Futures (September 11, 2015) in U.S. Fed Cattle Close Change October 2015 142.95 1.35 December 2015 144.70 0.82 February 2016 144.90 1.18 April 2016 143.63 0.95 June 2016 135.55 1.03 August 2016 134.25 1.65

Feeder Cattle September 2015 October 2015 November 2015 January 2016 March 2016 April 2016

Cattle Slaughter Canada East West Manitoba U.S.

September 11, 2015

Previous Year 54,713 12,511 42,202 N/A 523,000

Ontario 172.51 - 186.48 160.80 - 184.48 87.47 - 120.07 87.47 - 120.07 139.41 - 165.73 $ 220.51 - 253.24 232.98 - 278.39 239.76 - 296.36 247.15 - 316.32 268.29 - 345.89 284.84 - 355.65 $ 184.98 - 211.28 203.18 - 249.72 233.40 - 269.46 224.44 - 269.46 256.24 - 318.87 260.56 - 352.19 $

Close 203.95 198.50 195.88 190.10 188.28 188.55

Change 1.40 1.18 1.43 1.90 2.88 2.80

Previous Year 653 22,970 17,008 985 1,055 5,143 250

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.)

Current Week 178 E 165 E 176.22 181.80

Futures (September 11, 2015) in U.S. Hogs October 2015 December 2015 February 2016 April 2016 May 2016

Last Week 184.28 170.82 183.00 188.97

Last Year (Index 100) 216.22 198.85 198.49 195.89

Close 68.55 63.55 67.60 71.25 76.20

Change -0.90 -0.48 -0.45 -0.47 -0.45

Other Market Prices Choice (110+ lb.) (95 - 109 lb.) (80 - 94 lb.) (Under 80 lb.) (New crop)

“The market is good and the grass is good, so nobody is in a hurry to go anywhere.”

dave nickel

early all of the auction yards in Manitoba have begun accepting cattle for another season. This year’s fall run looks to be starting a little slower than in past years, but a total of 2,776 animals made their way through the rings during the week ended Sept. 11. Volumes were low to start with, one participant noted, but prices kept much of their strength from the spring. “The prices were right where I thought they’d be. Volume-wise, it was a slow takeoff this year but it seems to be like that all over the place,” said Dave Nickel of Gladstone Auction Mart, which held its first sale since June. Nickel said he expects volumes to slowly increase as September rolls along, but acknowledged some farmers will likely hang on to their cattle for a while longer. “The market is good and the grass is good, so nobody is in a hurry to go anywhere. The pastures are very good for this time of year.” Timely rains and warm temperatures in the Gladstone region kept pasture land growing steady, he noted. It also meant producers weren’t forced to truck in feed supplies. Going forward, Nickel said he expects to see a few yearlings arrive at market soon. Meanwhile, participants at other auction marts said they thought prices had softened slightly for feeders. Currency issues and the rising number of cattle in the U.S. could be partly to blame, a c c o rd i n g t o Bra d Ma rc e n i u k , a l i v e -

Australia lifts beef export forecast by 20 per cent Sydney / Reuters

Winnipeg Wooled Fats

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 September 20, 2015 Broiler Turkeys (6.2 kg or under, live weight truck load average) Grade A ................................................$1.965 Undergrade ........................................$1.875 Hen Turkeys (between 6.2 and 8.5 kg liveweight truck load average) Grade A ................................................$1.955 Undergrade ........................................$1.855 Light Tom/Heavy Hen Turkeys (between 8.5 and 10.8 kg liveweight truck load average) Grade A ................................................$1.955 Undergrade ........................................$1.855 Tom Turkeys (10.8 and 13.3 kg, live weight truck load average) Grade A................................................. $1.920 Undergrade..........................................$1.835 Prices are quoted f.o.b. producers premise.

Toronto 112.63 - 141.95 183.91 - 212.00 205.44 - 228.97 206.94 - 240.88 226.43 - 282.96 —

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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

stock economist with the Saskatchewan government. “U.S. herd numbers are improving slightly; they’re up two per cent,” he said. While the number of Canadian cattle is actually declining, it’s dwarfed by the U.S. totals, which are much larger. At the same time, Marceniuk noted, the U.S. market also seems to be seeing a bit of weakness. “Prices are just kind of steady to slightly lower, not moving any significant way, but we likely hit our peak earlier in the year,” he said, adding it’s hard for a market to sustain a peak level indefinitely. The strength of the U.S. dollar is also causing U.S. beef exports to slow down, he said. “I think it’s probably a cause for a higher inventory level.” Fe e d e r c a t t l e p r i c e s g e n e ra l l y t re n d upward in the fall, Marceniuk said, but he expects them to head slightly lower. “Demand and pricing still seem to be pretty decent, but if exports go lower that will affect the price.” Dave Sims writes for Commodity News Service Canada, a Winnipeg company specializing in grain and commodity market reporting.

briefs

By Colin Packham

Sheep and Lambs $/cwt Ewes Lambs

CNSC

DAVE SIMS

Week Ending September 5, 2015 769 27,724 14,863 737 1,484 5,240 171

Prime AAA AA A B D E

Volumes relatively low to start Manitoba’s fall run A rising herd has U.S. cattle markets under pressure

Cattle Grades (Canada)

Week Ending September 5, 2015 51,244 11,667 39,577 N/A 556,000

$1 Cdn: $0.7532 U.S. $1 U.S: $1.3276 Cdn.

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Cattle Prices

Slaughter Cattle Grade A Steers Grade A Heifers D1, 2 Cows D3 Cows Bulls Steers

EXCHANGES: SEPTEMBER 11, 2015

Australia raised its forecast for beef exports by 20 per cent Sept. 15 as drought conditions worsened by an El Niño weather pattern force farmers in the world’s third-largest exporter to maintain near-record slaughter rates. Beef exports are expected to total 1.225 million tonnes in the crop year to July 1, 2016, the Australian Bureau of Agriculture, Resource Economics and Rural Sciences (ABARES) said, up from its June forecast of 1.02 million tonnes. The increased exports will

help alleviate supply concerns in the United States, which imported record amounts of Australian red meat in 2014-15 after seven years of consecutive falls in the size of the U.S. herd. The stronger exports will be driven by higher slaughter rates in Queensland, the country’s largest producing state, ABARES said, offsetting a slowdown in culling rates across the rest of the country. Queensland is expected to bear the brunt of the dry weather associated with an El Niño that is predicted to peak by the end of 2015. Farmers in Queensland have been plagued by drought for more than two years, which has wilted pasture and dried up dams — forcing graziers to cull animals at record levels. While many Australian

beef farmers are feeling the burden of an El Niño, ABARES raised its estimate for other key agricultural commodities. Sugar production was put at five million tonnes, up two per cent from its earlier estimate. Increased production from the world’s thirdlargest exporter of raw sugar is likely to add further pressure on global prices, which fell to more than seven-year lows in August. Australia also raised its forecast for milk production to 9.8 million litres, an increase of more than two per cent from its previous estimate in June. ABARES lifted its wheat export forecast by 6.5 per cent to 17.53 million tonnes after last week raising its production estimate due to timely rains.

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Winnipeg (Hd Fats) Next Sale September 2nd

Toronto ($/cwt) 133.03 - 306.90 — 159.61 - 297.84

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

Winnipeg ($/cwt) — —

Toronto ($/cwt) 37.00 - 57.00 44.00 - 64.00

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GRAIN MARKETS column

Manitoba Elevator Prices

Harvest pressure should keep lid on canola values

Average quotes as of September 11, 2015 ($/tonne) Future

Basis

Net

Weekly Change

Red spring wheat

190.86

33.89

224.75

7.29

Red winter wheat

180.81

7.20

188.01

7.83

Prairie spring wheat

180.67

3.25

183.92

6.47

Canola

475.58

-20.15

455.43

2.55

USDA’s latest projections offered support to corn Phil-Franz Warkentin CNSC

CE Futures Canada canola contracts moved steadily higher over the course of the week ended Sept. 11, seeing a shortcovering bounce off of the three-month lows hit the last trading day of the previous week. The long-term viability of the move higher is questionable at best, especially as harvest pressure gathers steam heading into the fall. Ha r v e s t - d e l a y i n g r a i n s a n d q u a l i t ydamaging frosts reported in many parts of Western Canada during the week added to the firmer tone in canola, but seasonal harvest pressure was only pushed back and should still be a limiting factor in the short term. While there are still plenty of areas of concern to keep some weather premiums in the futures, the early yield reports are also beating expectations in other areas. In the U.S., attention was on the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s monthly supply/demand report, which did not disappoint when it came to providing something fresh off of which the futures could trade. Ahead of the report, the general consensus had been that yields for U.S. corn and soybean crops would be downgraded from the August report, due to some of the poor growing conditions in the Midwest this year. That expectation held true for corn, with average yields lowered from 168.8 bushels per acre to 167.1. U.S. corn ending stocks are also forecast to be tighter than originally

forecast; USDA lowered its world production forecast as well. All in all, the headline numbers were seen as supportive for corn, and prices jumped accordingly. However, the bigger picture is still relatively bearish as far as corn is concerned, with supplies still at some of their highest levels ever. For soybeans, USDA unexpectedly upped its yield projections, which took many trade participants off guard. However, while the U.S. crop may be doing a bit better than some people had thought, the world numbers were down a bit, which meant the overall impact on beans could be seen as neutral. Corn and soybeans in the far-southern U.S. are starting to be harvested, but the bulk of the crops still has some time to go. That means weather conditions will remain a driving factor through the harvest season. Wheat futures moved higher during the week, but not before hitting some of their worst levels in five years. U.S. wheat continues to miss out on export opportunities, as world supplies remain more than sufficient to meet demand — often at lower prices than those at which the U.S. is willing to sell. From a chart perspective, however, there are signs that the futures could be setting a floor for the time being. In Canada, cash prices are looking firm compared to U.S. futures, with quality issues a possible concern in some areas as untimely rains may lead to downgrades to unharvested crops. 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 and more from Commodity News Service Canada, visit the Markets section at www.manitobacooperator.ca.

Port Prices As of Friday, September 11, 2015 ($/tonne) Last Week

U.S. hard red winter 12% Houston

Weekly Change

n/a

228.36

3.68

Canola Thunder Bay

476.90

14.50

Canola Vancouver

500.90

9.50

U.S. spring wheat 14% Portland

Closing Futures Prices

As of Monday, September 14 2015 ($/tonne) Last Week

Weekly Change

ICE canola

466.90

9.50

ICE milling wheat

224.00

3.00

ICE barley

184.00

0.00

Mpls. HRS wheat

186.94

3.12

Chicago SRW wheat

175.64

4.68

Kansas City HRW wheat

175,45

3,58

Corn

147.24

4.92

Oats

150.43

6.00

Soybeans

321.14

1.65

Soymeal

339.42

-2.31

Soyoil

594.25

2.21

Cash Prices Winnipeg As of Monday, September 14, 2015 ($/tonne) Last Week

Weekly Change

Feed wheat

215.00

0.00

Feed barley

215.00

0.00

n/a

508.24

6.69

Rye Flaxseed Feed peas

n/a

Oats

181.56

1.30

Soybeans

345.39

4.41

16.55

-.50

Ask

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

Western Canadian wheat bids climb higher Wheat prices were up $9 to $13 per tonne across the three Prairie provinces BY PHIL FRANZ-WARKENTIN COMMODITY NEWS SERVICE CANADA

ash wheat bids across Western Canada posted solid gains during the week ended September 11, as the U.S. futures recovered from their five-year lows and Canadian basis levels showed some improvement. Average Canada Western Red Spring (CWRS) wheat prices were up by $9 to $13 per tonne across the three Prairie provinces, according to price quotes from a cross-section of delivery points. Bids ranged from about $221 per tonne in southern Saskatchewan, to

as high as $233 per tonne in southern Alberta. Quoted basis levels varied from location to location, but improved by $5 on average to sit at $36 above the futures when using the grain company methodology of quoting the basis as the difference between the U.S. dollar denominated futures a n d t h e Ca n a d i a n d o l l a r cash bids. When accounting for the currency exchange rates by adjusting the Canadian prices to U.S. dollars ($1=US$0.7545 as of September 11) CWRS bids ranged from US$167 to US$176 per tonne. That w o u l d p u t t h e c u r re n c y

adjusted basis levels at about US$14 to US$23 below the futures. Looking at it the other way around, if the Minneapolis futures are conver ted to Canadian dollars, CWRS basis levels across Western Canada range from $18 to $30 below the futures. Average Canada Prairie Red Spring (CPRS) bids were up by $9 to $12 per tonne. CPRS prices came in at about $184 per tonne in Manitoba, $194 per tonne in Saskatchewan, and $201 to $205 per tonne in Alberta. Soft white spring wheat prices were up by $14 to $16 per tonne on average. Prices

ranged from $208 to $210 per tonne in Alberta. Winter wheat prices were up by $9 to $13 per tonne. Prices ranged from about $171 to $177 per tonne, with the best levels in Alberta. Av e r a g e d u r u m p r i c e s increased by $2 to $6 per tonne. Average bids in southern Saskatchewan, where the bulk of the crop is grown, were up $5 at $328 per tonne. The December spring wheat contract in Minneapolis, on which most CWRS contracts in Canada are based off, was quoted at US$5.1150 per bushel on September 11, up 8.25 cents from the week prior. The Kansas City hard red

winter wheat futures, which are now traded in Chicago, are more closely linked to CPRS in Canada. The December Kansas City wheat contract was quoted at US$4.8225 per bushel on September 11, up 7.50 cents from last week. The December Chicago Board of Trade soft wheat contract settled at US$4.8500 on September 11, which was 17.25 cents stronger compared to the week prior. The Canadian dollar closed at 75.45 U.S. cents on September 11, which was down by about a quarter of a cent relative to its U.S. counterpart compared to the previous week.

The Manitoba Co-operator | September 17, 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

Putting theory into practice Clayton Robins suggests a grazing system of high-energy forage can hone the best gains while regenerating pastures BY JENNIFER PAIGE Co-operator staff

ollowing years of research and the publication of a Nuffield study, Clayton Robins is now seeing the results of implementing a highenergy forage system on his own farm. “The greatest hurdle to the forage-fed beef enterprise lies in the difficulty in providing an adequate level of diet energy, especially in the form of a low-cost forage of consistent feed value,” said Robins, who worked for years as a beef and forage researcher with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada and was selected as a Canadian Scholar in 2013. In his Nuffield study, which was published in April, Robins explores using specific species of short-term perennial forages capable of high levels of metabolizable energy. In the endeavour of publishing the study, Robins travelled to 11 different countries and consulted over 200 grazing specialists. “I was part of a team that went down to Argentina to look at the beef value chain and I learnt a few things about sugars. That is really what got the gears turning about how we could do this here in Canada,” said Robins. The report outlines how grazing certain forages can provide the opportunity to produce several positive benefits to rumen digestive efficiency, decrease greenhouse gas emissions versus traditional grazing, lower the beef carbon footprint, improve soil structure and biology, induce programming of intramuscular fat cells in suckling calves and improve the healthiness and eating quality of forage-fed beef.

Clayton Robins opened his farm for a tour in mid-August to explain the benefits of his high-energy forage grazing system. Photos: Jennifer Paige

Clayton Robins (l) and Michael Thiele (r) test the sugar levels of Robins’ pasture plants during his farm tour.

Practice at home In mid-August, Robins opened his farm, located south of Rivers, to a group of producers interested in seeing his management practices at work. “This is our fourth year with our management in this field where we have been putting out a cereal over story crop, putting it up as feed and then growing something in the bottom. For the past four years, Robins has underseeded a cereal crop as feed with a mix of species. We seeded on the 25th of May with a bushel and a half of oats, seven pounds of festulolium, 2-1/2 pounds of chicory and plantain and two pounds of clover.” According to Robins, the plant selections of oats, festulolium, chicory, plantain and clover, boast high-sugar levels that enable maximum gains.

“In order to replace time in a feedlot, we need something that is going to get comparable gain and I think we can do that,” he said. “We need to try and get the sugar content up and that is when you will start to see the rumen function better. At 18 per cent sugar is when really good things start to happen.” In October last year, Robins sampled his pasture’s Italian ryegrass and chicory, which registered at 39 per cent sugar. “This does some phenomenal things in the rumen. I believe we can get gains of three pounds a day if we have this mix as good as it can be and we cut what is in the bale as immature as possible.” Robins aims to cut his pasture around 50 days after seeding, and bale at 50 per cent moisture.

Clayton Robins is a fourth-generation producer from Rivers, who recently published a Nuffield Report on energy-dense forage.

“My goal is to cut mid-July, at the heads-emerging stage, as I want the highest-quality feed in that bale as possible, and this will also give the pasture more time for regrowth.” Robins will graze 35 pairs over 20 acres for 60 to 90 days, depending on the speed of regrowth. “In this field, I am budgeting for 90 days on 20 acres with 35 pairs,” he said. “Seventy cattle doing three pounds a day, for 90 days and I am getting 50 cents a day for grazing. We are talking well over $40 an acre gross income, and I think anyone wouldn’t take that in any business, grain or cattle.” With this management program, Robins will be grazing his cattle and growing his pastures into late October, which he says will benefit both the cattle and the land.

“If we are grazing at this time of year, we are going to see calves under the age of 200 days hopefully initiate the development of marbling cells with these plants, and a year later on a pseudo-finishing diet, hopefully doing well on the same plants. There is also a lot of data to support having this cover crop growing longer is promoting soil biology, organic matter and plant health.”

Land benefits Along with maximizing gains and lowering feed costs, Robins has seen tremendous benefits to his pasture land. “We have built organic matter up to 6.2 per cent. Most of the land around here is five per cent, and we were able to do that fairly quickly,” he said. “The chicory roots are completely full of sugar and that is driving

out of the plant into soil, and doing some great things for soil biology.” Besides increased organic matter, he notes that the chicory root system has also helped reducing soil compaction. “The chicory is a really good scavenger for nutrients and also has a very aggressive root, which has helped quite a bit in combating compaction issues.” Robins also says that the plantain induces a diuretic effect, which can increase an animal’s water intake, resulting in fewer urine spots as ammonia is diluted. Robins’ Nuffield Report: Energy-Dense Forages: An Opportunity for the Canadian Beef Production Model can be found in its entirety, at www. nuffield.ca/scholar-profiles/. jennifer.paige@fbcpublishing.com

The Manitoba Co-operator | September 17, 2015

Pork industry wants next federal government to improve risk management Manitoba pork producers are urged to speak to local election candidates about their vision for the industry’s future By Shannon VanRaes CO-OPERATOR STAFF

a n a d i a n s h a ve h e a rd all about the economy, and they’ve listened to announcements on terrorism and childcare — although not necessarily at the same time — but those on the campaign trail have said little about agriculture in the leadup to the federal election. Now, the Canadian Pork Council and its provincial counterpart are urging pork producers to put the issues they want addressed on candidates’ agendas. “We always encourage our producers to contact their m e m b e r s o f Pa r l i a m e n t with the issues of the day, and let them know how they affect the farm and how they affect the community. It’s the old saying, the squeaky wheel gets the grease,” said Manitoba Pork Council chairman George Matheson. “And these individuals, these politicians or candidates, they can’t be everywhere, so it’s very important that producers bring the issues to them so that they are made aware of them.” And when it comes to issues a f f e c t i n g Ma n i t o b a’s p o r k industr y, risk management is top of mind for producers who said volatility in both production and pricing is a serious hurdle. “We’ve got a few priorities in terms of the election, a big one is AgriStability. That program hasn’t been working for us because we’ve had so many poor years in the past,” he said, noting the program’s formula of removing the best and worst year from a producer’s five-year average has negated the impact of recent high pork prices. “ We’d like, if anything, a change to this, perhaps one where we could use the previous three-year average instead,” said Matheson. The pork council would also like to see the introduction of a livestock production insurance, possibly structured similar to crop insurance. “Because we do have some major viruses we have to contend with, the most recent of course is PED,” said Matheson. Currently, livestock price insurance is offered to pig farmers in the western provinces, but the organization has said that program doesn’t meet the needs of producers. That sentiment is echoed by the Canadian Pork Council

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which has released an industry platform for this fall’s federal election. “The CPC calls on the federal political candidates to develop a range of risk management tools and strate gies to help producers deal with instability in the marketplace, including currency fluctuations, and to modernize the Canadian Agricultural Loans Act to accurately reflect Canadian agriculture’s growing farm sizes, increased farm costs, more complex farming structures and revenue and profit volatility,” said Rick Bergmann, chairman of the Canadian council. Matheson added that producers are also looking for capital investments to deal

“I believe our federal government fully realizes that agriculture is very important to this country and overall, when we need issues dealt with it responds to us.” George Matheson

with a backlog of muchneeded barn and infrastructure renewal. Other issues addressed in the industry platform include market access, with a call for whoever forms the next federal government to continue Tr a n s - Pa c i f i c Pa r t n e r s h i p negotiations and find a resolution to the ongoing coun-

try-of-origin labelling dispute with the United States, even if that means implementing retaliatory tariffs. An adequate labour supply is another concern both councils want to put on candidates’ agendas, as producers and processors sometimes struggle to find enough qualified staff.

But Matheson is cognizant of that fact that a great many interests compete for attention dur ing election campaigns, especially one as long as this one. “Agr iculture plays a sig nificant role in terms of the c o u n t r y ’s g r o s s d o m e s t i c product,” he said. “And as always, it’s an industry that the government looks ver y closely at. Although it doesn’t mention it specifically a lot during the campaign, I believe our federal government fully realizes that agric u l t u re i s v e r y i m p o r t a n t to this country and overall, when we need issues dealt with it responds to us.” shannon.vanraes@fbcpublishing.com

The Manitoba Co-operator | September 17, 2015

LIVESTOCK AUCTION RESULTS Weight Category

Ashern

Feeder Steers

Gladstone

Grunthal

Heartland

Brandon

Virden

Killarney

Ste. Rose

Winnipeg

9-Sep

8-Sep

n/a

8-Sep

9-Sep

n/a

10-Sep

11-Sep

No. on offer

134

179*

n/a

636*

722*

175*

620

Over 1,000 lbs.

n/a

210.00-238.00

900-1,000

n/a

225.00-245.00

239.00-257.00

n/a

230.00-265.00

800-900

227.00-270.00

220.00-265.00

n/a

245.00-272.00

258.00-273.00

n/a

245.00-272.00

700-800

225.00-280.00

250.00-286.50

n/a

270.00-295.00

264.00-292.00

n/a

275.00-290.00

260.00-292.00

600-700

240.00-289.00

260.00-317.00

n/a

285.00-310.00

280.00-311.00

n/a

285.00-310.00

280.00-317.00

500-600

n/a

320.00-359.00

n/a

330.00-375.00

300.00-348.00

n/a

320.00-330.00

300.00-345.00

400-500

n/a

330.00-384.00

n/a

370.00-425.00

350.00-395.00

n/a

275.00-350.00

340.00-388.00

300-400

n/a

380.00-400.00

n/a

375.00-425.00

n/a

370.00-430.00

900-1,000 lbs.

210.00-224.00

n/a

195.00-225.00

219.00-236.00

n/a

200.00-237.00

800-900

226.00-234.00

224.00-266.00

n/a

225.00-240.00

232.00-247.00

n/a

215.00-248.00

700-800

210.00-265.00

200.00-254.00

n/a

240.00-265.00

238.00-261.00

n/a

200.00-260.00

230.00-262.00

600-700

220.00-272.00

230.00-272.50

n/a

265.00-300.00

254.00-281.00

n/a

220.00-275.00

240.00-278.00

500-600

n/a

250.00-299.00

n/a

280.00-310.00

270.00-305.00

n/a

235.00-270.00

255.00-307.00

400-500

n/a

290.00-317.00

n/a

320.00-350.00

295.00-335.00

n/a

220.00-303.00

275.00-330.00

300-400

n/a

350.00-385.00

n/a

290.00-320.00

300.00-385.00

Feeder heifers

Slaughter Market No. on offer

120

n/a

190

D1-D2 Cows

118.00-125.00

n/a

125.00-133.00

124.00-131.50

n/a

124.00-135.00 (136.50)

123.00-130.00

D3-D5 Cows

110.00-116.00

n/a

115.00-124.00

117.00-123.00

n/a

112.00-122.00

117.00-123.00

Age Verified

124.00-134.00

n/a

128.00-134.00

n/a

Good Bulls

145.00-178.00

n/a

160.00-170.00

167.00-176.00

n/a

160.00-175.00 (179.50)

164.00-171.00

Butcher Steers

n/a

170.00-178.00

170.00-174.00

n/a

Butcher Heifers

n/a

168.00-177.00

166.00-172.00

n/a

Feeder Cows

n/a

140.00-165.00

Fleshy Export Cows

n/a

Lean Export Cows

n/a

Heiferettes

n/a

150.00-181.00

n/a

* includes slaughter market

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

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The Manitoba Co-operator | September 17, 2015

Back to school?

These calves aren’t joining the herds of kids headed back to school this month. This bus located on the Fulton farm near Gladstone was dismantled and converted into a calf shelter equipped with creep feeders. Photo: Tara Fulton

COLUMN

What you need to know about anthrax

There are outbreaks every few years, especially during drought, but there are ways to deal with this scary killer ROY LEWIS DVM Beef 911

nthrax puts fear into cattle producers and with good reason. Cattle are very susceptible along with a long list of other species, including bison and horses. It is also considered a zoonosis which means humans can contract it. Fortunately, it is generally the cutaneous (skin) form in humans and responds well to antibiotics. Unfortunately, terrorist groups have used anthrax spores as a form of bioterrorism. (This is not new — it was used in the First World War to infect horses.) Humans only very rarely get the fatal inhalation form. In fact, in 2006, with the hundreds of producers and veterinarians exposed to anthrax only two contracted the skin form and were treated. Anthrax has killed cattle and bison in several outbreaks over the last 100 years, but the biggest was in Saskatchewan and Manitoba in 2006, when more than 800 animals died on over 150 different premises. Approximately 20 to 25 outbreaks have been reported in cattle across Canada since 1967. Cattle, bison, horses, moose, deer, and other species contract the spores from the soil and spores can remain infective for at least 250 years if deeply buried. Soils high in organic material and calcium and with a higher pH make survival more likely, while spores on the soil surface break down in a few years. Outbreaks occur primarily in wet springs followed by a very hot, dry summer or in very dry conditions. Very wet springs bring

the spores to the surface, while in dry years, livestock generally will graze low areas close to the ground where they normally don’t have access and contact the spores. If enough spores are ingested, a toxemia results in very sudden death. Toxemia results in severe weakness and co-ordination depression followed quickly by death. All sudden deaths in cattle should be autopsied by your herd veterinarian. Not only do they qualify for the BSE program, finding out the cause of anthrax in the sentinel case allows you and your neighbours to initiate a preventive program. Based on blood not clotting, lack of rigor mortis to the carcass, and other findings such as an enlarged spleen, anthrax may be diagnosed or at least suspected on the original post-mortem. Ideally, if suspected, the carcass should not be opened. The diagnosis can be made from collecting a few drops of blood. There are many causes of sudden death, so in most cases the carcass will be completely opened up before anthrax is suspected. The problem is often that it is not the first disease your veterinarian will suspect. Lab backup is required to confirm it. Spraying with formaldehyde to prevent scavenging by predators initially, and burying with lye are also accepted procedures. Until complete disposal has taken place, take care to keep dogs, cats and humans away from the carcass. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency used to help with disposal and decontamination, but no longer compensates producers to help offset losses and disposal costs. It still is reportable to both the federal and provincial authorities, but the labs do that automatically if there is a positive confirmation.

The preventive vaccine is a non-encapsulated live spore vaccine (sterne 32F4 strain). It is called the anthrax spore vaccine and is manufactured by a Colorado serum company. Immunity to the vaccine is almost 100 per cent with two shots three to four weeks apart. These must be boostered yearly in order to maintain immunity, preferably just before summer, the prime time for contraction. At $2 to $3, the cost is comparable to other cattle vaccines. It’s administered subcutaneously and slaughter withdrawal in cattle would be around 42 days. It is only available from one distributor in Canada and most veterinarians don’t normally stock it. It becomes a decision between the producer and his veterinarian as to how long to continue. My recommendations would be to vaccinate if a herd of cattle or bison were diagnosed in your immediate area, especially if on the same water course. In the 2006 Saskatchewan outbreak, CFIA veterinarian Dr. Greg Douglas recommended vaccinating all cattle, horses, sheep, goats and bison within a fivemile radius of all positive cases. This is very wise advice. Vaccinating cattle for anthrax is not part of most routine preventive programs because the incidence is very low and sporadic. However, since the spores are extremely resistant, if cattle were pastured in areas with a history of anthrax, I would vaccinate indefinitely. Cost is minimal and protection is high. If there has never been a case in your immediate area, there is probably no need to vaccinate. But there have been reported incidences of anthrax coming in on the feed. This is easily possible where round bales are made in old lake bottoms in a drought

and dirt gets wound into the bales. If sourcing feed from a confirmed anthrax area, this would be another good reason to vaccinate. The cost of valuable purebreds may make the decision to vaccinate easier. If diagnosed, the best plan is to move cattle as quickly as possible off the contaminated pasture or area and either vaccinate or first treat with long-acting penicillin, wait eight days, and then vaccinate. The vaccine is very susceptible and rendered ineffective by antibiotics if they are given simultaneously. You and your herd veterinarian will weigh the pros and cons of each method. This may depend on how quickly it was diagnosed and the handling facilities available. With bison, this is difficult as it is generally at a time when the calves are still small. Commonly the bulls are disproportionately affected as they are often in the breeding season and more stressed than the cows. Discussion should occur with your regular veterinarian on their vaccination protocols. He or she would be familiar with the past history of anthrax in your area and could best advise you. It is extremely important to have all cattle sudden deaths autopsied so the first case is not missed. Vaccination will provide some protection as soon as seven days with total protection by 14 days after administration. An outbreak back in 1991 in four Alberta locations was thought to be linked to migratory birds from Wood Buffalo Park — a theory that has some credibility. Our practice diagnosed one of those outbreaks and vaccinated for four years after the then-mandatory two years (for a total of six years). Vaccination was then stopped

at the owners’ request and the herd has not had another case since. But had it been my choice, I would have kept vaccinating. The vaccine is labelled for cattle, so we vaccinate bison extra label. Because the vaccine technically has a shorter level of immunity (roughly six months), we try to vaccinate when just going out to pasture. The problem with bison is they are just going to start calving. Dr. Dave Hunter, who is chief bison veterinarian for Ted Turner Enterprises, has done some interesting work with doubling the dose, which seems to extend immunity. He recently double dosed using a needleless vaccinator and got an even greater immune response. Withdrawal, of course, will be longer. But this may shed some light on getting better and longer protection and more easily allows us to fit this into our management programs with other vaccines. We don’t know yet how long this method may protect our vaccinated animals. Fortunately, anthrax can be controlled well with vaccination, and unfortunately we have to live with it cropping up every so often in the three western provinces — often in new locations. It is also prevalent in the Midwest U.S., especially in some areas of Texas. Discuss all vaccination requirements with your herd veterinarian, as this summer saw a few outbreaks across the Prairies because of the hot, dry summer. Just like vaccinating for the clostridial diseases, vaccinating for anthrax is a no-brainer if endemic in your area. Roy Lewis practised large-animal veterinary medicine for more than 30 years and now works part time as a technical services veterinarian for Merck Animal Health.

The Manitoba Co-operator | September 17, 2015

WEATHER VANE “Everyone talks about the weather, but no one does anything about it.” Mark Twain, 1897

Unsettled start, then sunny and mild Issued: Monday, September 14, 2015 · Covering: September 16 – September 23, 2015 Daniel Bezte Weather Vane

fter a very warm weekend, in which most locations across southe r n a n d c e n t ra l Ma n i t o b a came close to or even broke a few record-high temperat u re s, i t l o o k s l i k e t h i n g s will cool down a little bit for t h i s f o re c a s t p e r i o d . T h a t said, it still looks like it’ll be fairly nice for the middle of September. This forecast period will start off a little on the unsettled side, as an area of low pressure tracks along the U.S. border on Thursday. It will bring plenty of clouds along with a good chance of showers. Currently, it looks like this system will be fairly fast moving and should be off into northern Ontario by Friday. The coolest air with this system should stay to our north as winds become westerly on the back side of the system. Combine this with an area of high pressure to our south and the weekend looks to be pretty nice, with plenty of

sunshine along with daytime highs in the low to possibly mid-20s. Our weather next week will be dominated by a large area of low pressure that is forecast to develop over Alaska, then deepen as it tracks across northern Canada. This system will be similar to the system that brought the very warm conditions to our region last weekend. A southerly flow ahead of this low will help pull up nice warm air ahead of it early next week, but a cold front will bring cooler air into our region sometime on Tuesday. Again, like last week’s system, it doesn’t look like there will be any rainfall accompanying this cold front. High pressure is then forecast to build in, bringing more sunshine and seasonable temperatures to end off next week. Usual temperature range for this period: Highs: 12 to 22 C; lows, 1 to 9 C.

WEATHER MAP - WESTERN CANADA

1 Month (30 Days) Accumulated Precipitation (Prairie Region) August 12, 2015 to September 10, 2015

0 mm 0 - 5 mm 5 - 10 mm 10 - 15 mm 15 - 20 mm 20 - 25 mm 25 - 30 mm 30 - 40 mm 40 - 50 mm 50 - 60 mm 60 - 70 mm 70 - 80 mm 80 - 90 mm 90 - 100 mm 100 - 125 mm 125 - 150 mm 150 - 200 mm > 200 mm Extent of Agricultural Land Lakes and Rivers

Produced using near real-time data that has undergone initial quality control. The map may not be accurate for all regions due to data availability and data errors. Copyright © 2015 Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada

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.

Prepared by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s National Agroclimate Information Service (NAIS). Data provided through partnership with Environment Canada, Natural Resources Canada, and many Provincial agencies.

Created: 09/11/15 www.agr.gc.ca/drought

This issue’s map shows the total amount of precipitation that fell across the Prairies during the 30 days ending Sept. 10. This period “catches” most of the heavy rainfall events that we’ve seen over the last part of summer. This map looks much like one from earlier this year, with most of the heavy rains falling in an arc around southwestern Saskatchewan. A couple of exceptions are northwestern Alberta and south-central Manitoba, which were quite dry.

Fall frost, strengthening El Niño and Arctic ice Your thermometer might not be in a position to tell you when frost arrives By Daniel Bezte Co-operator contributor

ell, fall hasn’t officially arrived yet, but for a few days last week it sure felt like fall, with some pretty chilly early-September temperatures. I looked through all the different ag weather stations to see if any place recorded frost and only found two locations. Deloraine reported a minimum temperature of -0.5 C on the morning of Sept. 12 and Russell had a reading of -0.9 C on the morning of Sept. 9. A few stations had overnight lows near the 1 C mark, which might have meant some localized frost in some low-lying areas. Every year around this time I talk a little bit about fall frost. The typical measurement we use to record whether frost has occurred is when the temperature recorded by a thermometer hits on or falls below 0.0 C, but frost can occur even when the thermometer shows temperatures above the freezing mark. In fact, research has shown ground-level frost can occur at thermometer readings as high as +2 C and, in some cases, as high as +5 C! This can occur for a number of reasons, which largely depend on where

While we’ve seen that El Niño doesn’t necessarily mean a warm, dry winter, I think that we’ll be seeing some very interesting weather this winter.

the thermometer is located. As most thermometers are placed above the ground, they record air temperature several feet above the ground and may not accurately reflect actual ground temperature. For these reasons, frost studies will typically look at a few different temperatures — +2.0 C, 0.0 C, and -2.0 C — to determine when we may expect the first fall frost. Looking at the data for several sites around southern Manitoba, we obtain the results you see in the table here. These dates are the average dates for which these temperatures may be anticipated, based on the entire record of weather data for each location. So, Russell’s Sept. 9 frost was a couple of days earlier than average, with Deloraine’s Sept. 12 reading coming in very early (the closest station would be Boissevain). Given the latest weather forecast, it looks as though most stations will see an average to a later-

Date of average first fall frost Location

+2.0 C

0.0 C

-2.0 C

Birtle

Aug. 30

Sept. 7

Sept. 20

Boissevain

Sept. 12

Sept. 19

Sept. 30

Brandon

Sept. 9

Sept. 12

Sept. 24

Dauphin

Sept. 9

Sept. 16

Sept. 30

Emerson

Sept. 12

Sept. 21

Oct. 3

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Minnedosa

Aug. 30

Sept. 7

Sept. 21

In other weather news, tying into our discussion of El Niño over the past few weeks, it’s looking more and more like the current E l Niño event might become the strongest one on record. Current sea surface temperatures in the main El Niño region are running 2.1 C above average (0.8 C is the level where an El Niño is said to be occurring). This is the time of year when El Niño tends to intensify, with the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) predicting a 95 per cent chance of El Niño continuing through at least February. While we’ve seen that El Niño doesn’t necessarily mean a warm, dry winter, I think that we’ll be seeing some very interesting weather this winter and whether it will be good or bad, well, we’ll just

Morden

Sept. 17

Sept. 25

Oct. 7

Portage

Sept. 15

Sept. 24

Oct. 6

Russell

Sept. 2

Sept. 12

Sept. 23

Sprague

Aug. 29

Sept. 7

Sept. 19

Swan River

Sept. 7

Sept. 13

Sept. 28

Virden

Sept. 12

Sept. 19

Oct. 1

Winnipeg

Sept. 12

Sept. 21

Oct. 1

than-average first fall frost this year.

have to wait and see. St i c k i n g w i t h l a rg e g l o bal weather events, the Arctic sea ice minimum is quickly approaching and it looks like this year’s minimum will be around 4.2 to 4.5 million square kilometres, which would place this year as either the third or fourth lowest since reliable records began. For those of you who are into statistics,

the current ice levels are running well below two standard deviations from the average. Around Antarctica, sea ice levels are right around average for the first time since the fall of 2011. That’s it for this issue. If you have any questions or have a topic you would like me to cover please email me at daniel@bezte.ca.

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CROPS Four simple steps to storing grain safely this fall Pay attention to sanitation, loading, aeration, and monitoring By JENNIFER BLAIR Staff/ Olds

Producers risk their whole bin when they overload their grain, says Ryan Braun of OPI. PHOTO: JENNIFER BLAIR

cap off. That’s not a good thing,” said Braun. “I know it feels like a lot of airflow, but you’re actually restricting that airflow. You want that air to be cycling through the bin as fast as possible, so you need venting.” One square foot of venting per 1,000 cubic feet per minute (cfm) is the rule of thumb, he said. “Just be aware of how many cfm you need. If you’re unfamiliar with what your vents are currently putting out and there’s no label on them, the Grain Guard brochure at UFA or CPS has all the cfms and horsepowers of all the fans listed,” said Braun. “You can very easily figure out how many cfms you have, how much venting you need, and what you can actually be doing with those fans.” Producers also need to understand equilibrium moisture content — “basically what the ambient air temperature will do to the grain in the bin.”

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“If we have a corn kernel that’s 18 per cent moisture and the moisture content of the bin is 14 per cent, over time that kernel will move to 14 per cent,” said Braun. But that isn’t static, he added. It changes with the temperature and humidity throughout the day. By understanding equilibrium moisture content, producers can adjust their management to maintain the right moisture levels in their grain. “It allows you to know when the best time to run your fans is,” he said. The last step is monitoring. “A lot of guys I talk to, as soon as it goes down below -10 C, they think they should go back out and check the bins again or they’ll run the fans for a couple of days,” said Braun, adding that that’s the right thing to do. “Steel is a great conductor, and it cools down the air on the inside of the bin,” he said. “Warm air rises and cold air drops, so you’ve got cool air dropping down the

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outside of the bin, and it gets warmed by the grain and comes up through the centre.” Because the centre has a lot of moisture and warm air holds more moisture than cold air, air “picks up all kinds of moisture as it works its way up to the top of the bin.” “When it gets to the top of the bin, it cools down in the headspace, and just like a pop can that you pull out of the fridge, it condenses and sweats,” he said. “That’s when you have to shovel the crust off the top of the bin.” Vents will help let some of that moisture out, said Braun. “That’s why we try to cool that grain down a little closer to ambient temperatures before winter hits,” he said. “I don’t recommend running fans when it’s -30 out. You should be running your fans before that. When it gets to zero or -10, run your fans for a day or two.” jennifer.blair@fbcpublishing.com

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his fall when you’re preparing your grain for storage, all you need to do is remember to SLAM. That’s short for sanitation, loading, aeration, and monitoring. The first step — removing any dust or debris from your bins before harvest — is “obviously important,” said Ryan Braun, Canadian sales manager for OPI, a grain storage monitoring company. Producers should also seal any cracks to prevent moisture from getting into the bin, he added. Loading is next, and that needs to be done right so that air can flow through the grain. “Gravity takes all the light stuff and flows it to the outside and leaves all the heavy stuff in the middle,” said Braun. “That’s all your high-moisture grain, weed seeds, dirt — basically all the stuff you want to put air through. And the more grain there is and the deeper it is, the more pressure there is.” Airflow “takes the path of least resistance,” he said. And by overloading the bin without levelling the grain out, producers are pushing the air away from the moist centre of the bin. “You want air moving through the middle, but instead you’ve got air going everywhere but through that middle,” said Braun. “You’re peaking the bin up and not getting any airflow through. By stacking it higher, you’ve basically put 10,000 bushels at risk by getting another 500 bushels in on top of it.” Producers can remedy that by levelling out their bin with a spreader, shovelling the grain flat, or coring each bin at the end of harvest. “Whatever you’ve got to do to get those bins flat, it’s going to really help your ability to get air through the grain.” The next step is aeration and drying — and venting is “critical” to that process. “When you open a manhole cover on a bin, you shouldn’t have that air blast that blows your

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Tapping into nutrients with tillage radishes The forage brassica has big-time potential for rejuvenating tired, compacted pastures “When I look at how this would fit into my own operation, I’m excited about it from a grazing standpoint.”

By Alexis Kienlen STAFF / CLEARWATER COUNTY

ow effective are tillage radishes in rejuvenating poor soil and pastures? Staff at Clearwater County have been experimenting with tillage radishes to see if their theoretical benefits hold up in the real world. The fast-growing brassica can be used in forages as a cover crop and as feed for cattle; its long taproot can open and loosen soil where machinery can’t reach; and it can also suppress fall weeds. “The big root goes down into the soil profile and pulls up nutrients from below, farther down than your regular crops can pull nutrients from,” Annie Bertagnolli, administrative assistant with Clearwater County Agricultural Services, said during a recent agriculture tour. “These nutrients are stored in the root over winter and in the winter, when it rots, the tillage radish releases all those nutrients, making them available to the next crop.” Its root, which can grow up to 14 inches in length, resembles a daikon radish. It grows through compacted soil and hardpan, and when the roots rot, they leave thumb-sized holes in the ground, which allow for air and water infiltration. And that’s just what it did in a trial last year. “It all worked beautifully,” said Bertagnolli. “The nitrogen in the soil went from 10 (pounds per acre) to 75. It worked really well. We know we can grow them in Clearwater County and it’s a success.” This year, county researchers tried to grow tillage radish on several pastures. Radish seed, along with grass seed, was drilled directly into the pastures at three sites. At the first site, dandelion, plantain and

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Tillage radishes bring many benefits, but “we’re learning as we go,” says Clearwater County official Annie Bertagnolli. PHOTO: Alexis Kienlen

white clover had completely taken over the pasture, which was divided into five plots. Radishes were seeded at a quarter inch deep, but that turned out to be too shallow. “We should have gone a lot deeper in a drought year,” said Bertagnolli. “The plants should be bigger than they are and there are very few that established.” With seeding around July 24, getting seed-to-soil contact was also an issue but planting the fast-growing plants earlier wasn’t an option. “If you plant them too early and they start to bulb, then you’re not going to get your big roots. And it’s the roots that we are aiming for,” she said. One plot was seeded without fertilizer; a second with fertilizer; and a third with fertilizer and grass seed. “Most of the species you see in this pasture, the dandelion, plantain and alfalfa,

have sucked most of the moisture out of the soil already,” she said. A fourth plot was doused with Roundup before seeding, and the radishes came up best there, because they had no competition. The fifth plot was conventionally tilled, with plowing, disking and harrowing before seeding. “We got a few showers on the first week they were seeded,” said Bertagnolli. “Some of them didn’t germinate, but quite a few did. When we walked through them, we had hope. But then we had a week of 32 C to 35 C heat. A radish at the cotyledon stage cannot take those conditions, and they turned yellow.” Her group has been in touch with American researchers who have had success by turning cattle into a pasture for two to three days right after seeding. The hoof action punches the seed into the ground,

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allowing for better seed-to-soil contact and germination. “Next year, I think we’re going to try that. We’re learning as we go,” said Bertagnolli. Tillage radish is an excellent feed source as the plant’s stems and leaves have about 27 per cent protein. “It’s almost too rich and you should probably put it with a ryegrass or something to mix it up a bit,” she said. The tillage radishes were also seeded at Marty Winchell’s place. Before seeding on Aug. 2 the area was grazed heavily by sheep and cattle and also benefited from the soil disturbance caused by a hailstorm two days later. They didn’t emerge until after the 35 C weather and seemed to flourish in the fresh manure left on the fields. “When I look at how this would fit into my own operation, I’m excited about it from a grazing standpoint,” said Winchell, agricultural program supervisor with Clearwater County. “When you look at what Annie got in the cultivated area, with the huge amount of top growth and the 24 per cent protein, if you can graze that at the end of the season and get your animals on a high-protein diet in the field, I think they’ll finish off quite nicely.” akienlen@fbcpublishing.com

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Ag societies take the lead on Open Farm Day The Manitoba Association of Agricultural Societies can help widen scope of farms involved BY LORRAINE STEVENSON Co-operator staff

pen Farm Day Sept. 20 marks the last time Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Development will be directly involved coordinating the event. The association representing this province’s 59 agricultural societies will take the helm for future events, and will look after finding host farm families, coordinating and promoting what has become a popular one-day trip to the country for tens of thousands of Manitobans since 2010. “I think this is an excellent fit for MAAS (Manitoba Association of Agricultural Societies,” said its executive director Marlene Baskerville. Their grassroots association’s members are well positioned to encourage more farms to host visitors and have new ideas about how to include a greater diversity of farms, she said. “Between MAFRD and ourselves, we felt that agricultural societies could connect with farming operations in their communities and could really help promote it,” she said. Open Farm Day was a hit from the start in 2010 when overwhelming numbers of visitors jumped at the opportunity to visit nearly 40 farms hosting visitors that fall. The one-day event was launched by the Department of Agriculture to help more Manitobans who might otherwise never venture onto a farm, meet farm families, learn how they operate their farms and spure more awareness and interest in agriculture overall. MAAS has helped provincial staff promote Open Farm Day in 2014 and this year, but after this will take the lead role to coordinate and deliver the event. MAFRD sees a MAAS-led event becoming a stronger event, said MAFRD acting manager of front-line agricultural extension Susan Nicoll, who describes 2015 as a transitional year. MAFRD also sees agricultural societies helping Open Farm Day better achieve its main objective, which is to raise awareness about the wide diversity of all types of farms in Manitoba, Nicoll said. Open Farm Day has had no shortage of farm hosts participating, but the predominant type of host farm has been those doing direct-marketing product or with some agritourism component as part of their business. Conventional grain farms and larger livestock operations have been notably absent from the yearly lineup. “We are hoping that MAAS will be able to widen that scope of farms,” said Nicoll, adding it is “an ongoing quest” to get larger conventional grain farms to participate. V isitors clearly love the smaller sites that offer handson activities for children, she said. “But as a department, and as an agricultural industry, we see Open Farm Day as an opportunity to give information on all kinds of farms. And there’s such a variety out there.” Nicoll said MAFRD will continue to support Open Farm

Day even as MAAS now takes the reins. “We’re still very interested in Open Farm Day and our staff will help make those connections and help promote it,” she said. Baskerville said MAAS will talk with members about their new role at their annual convention in Brandon October 24. Members have already started thinking about creative ways to attract more diverse participation from farmers. G r a i n f a r m e r s c a n’t b e expected to host visitors during harvest, but there could be ways agricultural societies’ members could show visitors a harvest in progress, for instance. “Perhaps a partnership could be created in the community and maybe the ag society could tour people in a people-mover around the edge of the field,” she said. “We’ll look at creative partnerships for showcasing some of these things.”

“I think this is an excellent fit for MAAS.” Marlene Baskerville Manitoba Association of Agricultural Societies executive director

Chantelle Genkow walks with daughter Chyler and son Conner at Grenkow Holsteins during Open Farm Day 2011. photo: shannon van raes

This year approximately 37 farms are lined up to host visitors on September 20. Wendy Bulloch, who runs a consulting business Building Up has been hired to assume the role of delivering an Open Farm Day in the future. “I am very excited to be part

of this agricultural awareness program promoting agriculture to all Manitobans,” she said. Bulloch has visited this weekend’s farm hosts and says visitors will receive a very warm welcome on Sunday. “They’re so welcoming and

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The Manitoba Co-operator | September 17, 2015

New drainage regulations in Saskatchewan ‘good first step’ Saskatchewan’s Water Security Agency’s phased-in approach over 10 years will lead to more carefully planned drainage and reduced downstream impacts BY LORRAINE STEVENSON Co-operator staff

new approach to drainage regulation rolled out this month by Saskatchewan’s Water Security Agency is being called a good first step, but rural leaders say they’re anxious to hear more details. Herb Cox, provincial official responsible for the WSA said September 1 new regulations are the first phase of an agricultural water management strategy that recognizes the benefits of drainage while mitigating its negative impacts.

It’s t h e f i r s t s i g n i f i c a n t c h a n g e t o t h e p r ov i n c e’s drainage laws in 35 years, with a phased-in approach planned to bring the entire province into compliance in a decade. The approach aims for more carefully planned drainage and appropriate steps to reduce its impacts, Cox said in a news release. “These new regulations are part of the development of a risk-based agricultural water management strategy that will improve the overall process, including applications and investigating complaints, and will help prevent future issues,” he said.

“We’re pleased that the province is taking this first step.” Ray Orb Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities

“We recognize drainage is an important water management tool for producers and these new regulations will help us streamline the approval process to help producers become compliant while mitigating damage downstream.” Key changes include assessing the impact on flooding, water quality and habitat loss

w h e n a p p r ov i n g d ra i n a g e projects, and ensuring those impacts are addressed, while simplifying and streamlining the approval process. The new regulations mean all drainage activity, including pre-1981 works, will be required to obtain an approval or be closed. Written landowner agree-

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ments will serve as adequate land control downstream of works for many drainage projects, a significant change from the current approach that now requires applicants to obtain an easement over potentially impacted lands. Lower- and moderaterisk works will be subject to “simple and minimal design and operation conditions” while higher-risk jobs will need more effort and may be denied, according to the WSA website. Responses to complaints will focus on regulatory compliance rather than technical investigation, and the use of “qualified persons,” or persons the province will train and certify, will be required in the design of higher-risk projects. Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities (SARM) president Ray Orb welcomed the announcement, but the association still doesn’t know when it all takes effect. “ We’re p l e a s e d t h a t t h e province is taking this first step,” said Ray Orb. “We see changes in the regulations as good but at the same time we’re waiting for the second phase when the province will elaborate on the process it’s going to follow.” SARM is interested in hearing what sort of enforcement and deterrents the province plans to use to curb illegal drainage, he said. Drainage is a major issue facing rural Saskatchewan and SARM’s 296 member municipalities want stiffer penalties and more enforcement to curb activities that cause damages. “ We’re saying this impacts a l o t o f p e o p l e,” h e s a i d . “Maybe they should be looking at $50,000 and $60,000 fines so there’d be more of a deterrent.” T h e W S A’s w e b s i t e s a y s Saskatchewan is moving towards stronger and “gradual expansion” in enforcement, with the use of fines and orders to occur over a number of years. A series of pilot proj e c t s b a s e d i n t h e So u r i s Basin near Stoughton and the Assiniboine Basin near Canora are also part of the provincial strategy, with local producers, watershed authorities and representatives in those areas now committed to working with the WSA to help bring existing drainage projects in those areas into compliance. Wanda McFadyen, project manager with the recently formed Assiniboine River Basin Initiative (ARBI) said their organization is pleased to see Saskatchewan moving ahead on its drainage regulation. “We’re also pleased to see the pilot projects that they’re rolling out,” she said. “Both fall within the boundaries of the Assniboine River Basin. “It’s a positive step forward.” lorraine@fbcpublishing.com

The Manitoba Co-operator | September 17, 2015

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Smoke from forest fires enhances the colour in this August 29 harvest scene on the Bennie farm in the Turtle Mountains.

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Light frost causes little damage Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Development crop report for September 14, 2015 Weekly provincial summary Warmer, drier weather conditions towards the end of the week and into the weekend allowed for good harvest progress across most of Manitoba. Some areas reported light frost events Thursday and Friday. To date, minimal impact to crops has been reported. Soybeans, grain corn and sunflowers are maturing quickly. Silage corn harvest has started, and the first acres of soybeans have also been harvested. Seeding of winter wheat and fall continues, with the earliestseeded acres emerging.

Southwest Region Light frost was recorded in some areas. Good harvest progress was made due to the good weather. In areas south of Highway No. 1, the harvest of spring cereal crops is close to complete. Yields are average to above average with good quality. In areas north of Highway No. 1, spring cereal harvest ranges from 50 per cent complete, where heavier precipitation amounts were recorded, up to 90 per cent complete. Yields are average to above average with good quality, but areas that received heavy rains are reporting some yield and quality losses. Canola swathing is approaching completion with yields of 35 to 55 bu./acre. Some pod bleaching due to frost is noted in low-lying areas in reseeded canola fields. The field pea harvest is com-

plete with most yields above long-term average. Flax fields continue to dry down. Soybeans maturities are in the R6.5 to R7 stages (seed fill to capacity). Sunflowers are in the R7 to early R8 stage. Some producers have started to seed winter wheat and fall rye. Second-cut alfalfa harvest continues with yields average to above average with variable to good quality. Greenfeed silage harvest continues with average to above-average yields reported. Corn silage has begun with above-average yields.

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1-800-265-1233 Stubble burning restrictions Manitoba’s crop residue burning regulation restricts daytime burning between August 1 and November 15. Burning at night is illegal. Burning within Burning Permit Areas requires a permit issued by Manitoba Conservation and Water Stewardship. If you do not comply, you may be fined as much as $50,000.

If you must burn, be responsible Before you burn straw, stubble or chaff this fall, call 1-800-265-1233 or visit manitoba.ca to find out whether burning is allowed in your area that day. Burning is permitted only on days when the weather conditions allow for effective smoke dispersion. It is essential that you make sure appropriate fireguards are in place during a burn and you must supervise your fires at all times.

Consider the alternatives In most years, crop residue management practices can reduce or eliminate the need to burn. For more information, contact your local Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Development Growing Opportunities Centre or visit manitoba.ca.

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95 per cent of the crop is at the brown pod stage. Flax development ranges from 60 per cent at the boll stage of growth and 40 per cent mature.

Central Region There was no significant rainfall but standing water remains in some fields, and heavy dews are common. Light frost was reported on Thursday morning in Somerset and area, but is not expected to cause significant damage. Cereal crop harvest is close to complete. Quality of cereal crops remaining in the field is declining largely due to mildew and sprouting. Majority of the canola harvest is also complete. The best-looking stands yielded 40 to 50 bu./ acre, while the fields that struggled with excess precipitation as low as 10 to 15 bu./acre. Most pea fields are harvested. Early yield reports are in the 40 to 50 bu./acre range. Flax yields range from 18 to 35 bu./acre range. Edible bean yields are average. Soybean harvest is less the five per cent complete. Desiccation of sunflowers has begun. Corn is in the R5 to R6 stages. Potato digging has begun. Fall rye and winter wheat continue to be seeded. Hay harvest is mostly complete for second cut with reasonable yield and quality. In the northwest part of the region, secondcut haying is mostly delayed until close to a frost to avoid cutting during the critical fall period.

Eastern Region Weather last week was significantly cooler than the previous week with mixed cloud cover and the occasional isolated rain shower and morning fog and mist. Conditions did not become favourable for field drying and crop dry-down until the weekend. As a result, harvest progress and field operations such as tillage and winter wheat seeding were limited.

Spring wheat harvest is 90 per cent complete with an average yield of 55 bu./acre and average quality. About 65 per cent of the oat crop is harvested with an average yield of 110 bu./ acre and average quality. Both wheat and oat quality were downgraded where harvest was delayed due to adverse weather. About 60 per cent of the canola is harvested with an average yield of 40 bu./acre and average quality. Soybeans are in the mid- to late-R7 growth stages with some fields recently achieving R8. Sunflowers are in the R8 and R9 growth stages and desiccation has occurred in some fields. Corn is in the dent (R5) growth stage. Some second- and third-cut hay was put up at the end of the week with most of the feed put up as round bale silage. Pastures are in good condition as cows are moved to hayfields to graze.

Interlake Region There were reports of a light frost on Friday morning in areas of the North Interlake region near Arborg. Excess soil moisture conditions are making harvest difficult. Harvest is estimated to be 45 to 55 per cent complete. Spring cereals are estimated to be 60 to 65 per cent completed. The quality of some spring wheat crops are decreasing due to precipitation causing sprouting and mildew. Canola is estimated to be 40 to 50 per cent harvested. Estimated yields range from nine to 12 bu./ acre to 40 to 60 bu./acre. Most soybean fields are dropping leaves and in southern areas 40 to 50 per cent brown pod has occurred in some fields. Sunflowers and cornfields continue to mature. Alfalfa seed fields are being swathed and desiccated this week as plants reach maturity. The remainder of secondcut haying operations is taking place, along with some native hay being harvested.

Trait Stewardship Responsibilities Notice to Farmers Monsanto Company is a member of Excellence Through Stewardship® (ETS). Monsanto products are commercialized in accordance with ETS Product Launch Stewardship Guidance, and in compliance with Monsanto’s Policy for Commercialization of Biotechnology-Derived Plant Products in Commodity Crops. Commercialized products have been approved for import into key export markets with functioning regulatory systems. Any crop or material produced from this product can only be exported to, or used, processed or sold in countries where all necessary regulatory approvals have been granted. It is a violation of national and international law to move material containing biotech traits across boundaries into nations where import is not permitted. Growers should talk to their grain handler or product purchaser to confirm their buying position for this product. Excellence Through Stewardship® is a registered trademark of Excellence Through Stewardship. ALWAYS READ AND FOLLOW PESTICIDE LABEL DIRECTIONS. Roundup Ready® crops contain genes that confer tolerance to glyphosate, the active ingredient in Roundup® brand agricultural herbicides. Roundup® brand agricultural herbicides will kill crops that are not tolerant to glyphosate. Acceleron® seed treatment technology for canola contains the active ingredients difenoconazole, metalaxyl (M and S isomers), fludioxonil and thiamethoxam. Acceleron® seed treatment technology for canola plus Vibrance® is a combination of two separate individually-registered products, which together contain the active ingredients difenoconazole, metalaxyl (M and S isomers), fludioxonil, thiamethoxam, and sedaxane. Acceleron® seed treatment technology for corn (fungicides and insecticide) is a combination of four separate individually-registered products, which together contain the active ingredients metalaxyl, trifloxystrobin, ipconazole, and clothianidin. Acceleron® seed treatment technology for corn (fungicides only) is a combination of three separate individually-registered products, which together contain the active ingredients metalaxyl, trifloxystrobin and ipconazole. Acceleron® seed treatment technology for corn with Poncho®/ VoTivo™ (fungicides, insecticide and nematicide) is a combination of five separate individually-registered products, which together contain the active ingredients metalaxyl, trifloxystrobin, ipconazole, clothianidin and Bacillus firmus strain I-1582. Acceleron® seed treatment technology for soybeans (fungicides and insecticide) is a combination of four separate individually registered products, which together contain the active ingredients fluxapyroxad, pyraclostrobin, metalaxyl and imidacloprid. Acceleron® seed treatment technology for soybeans (fungicides only) is a combination of three separate individually registered products, which together contain the active ingredients fluxapyroxad, pyraclostrobin and metalaxyl. Acceleron and Design®, Acceleron®, DEKALB and Design®, DEKALB®, Genuity and Design®, Genuity®, JumpStart®, RIB Complete and Design®, RIB Complete®, Roundup Ready 2 Technology and Design®, Roundup Ready 2 Yield®, Roundup Ready®, Roundup Transorb®, Roundup WeatherMAX®, Roundup®, SmartStax and Design®, SmartStax®, Transorb®, VT Double PRO®, and VT Triple PRO® are registered trademarks of Monsanto Technology LLC, Used under license. Vibrance® and Fortenza® are registered trademarks of a Syngenta group company. LibertyLink® and the Water Droplet Design are trademarks of Bayer. Used under license. Herculex® is a registered trademark of Dow AgroSciences LLC. Used under license. Poncho® and Votivo™ are trademarks of Bayer. Used under license. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Legumex to sell cropprocessing plants, wind down company U.S.-based Scoular Grain will soon own 14 more special cropsprocessing plants BY ROD NICKEL Winnipeg / Reuters

anada’s Legumex Walker Inc. said Sept. 14 that i t h a d a g re e d t o se l l its legume crop-processing plants and expects to sell its U.S. canola-crushing facility, allowing it to wind down the company. Winnipeg-based Legumex plans to sell its special crops division, which includes 14 plants in Canada, the United States and China, to private U.S. grain-marketing company Scoular for $94 million. Including Legumex’s working capital, the deal is valued at $174.6 million. Legumex also said it is negotiating the sale of its 84 per cent interest in Pacific Coast Canola (PCC), a crushing plant in Washington state. Glencore PLC owns the rest. Legumex shares soared 140 per cent to $2.16 in Toronto. In July, Legumex said PCC had defaulted on a $54.6-million loan. The company was hampered in 2014 by railway congestion limiting deliv ery of canola seed, and more recently weak industry margins and plunging crude and soyoil prices. “It’s really been difficult and that’s why all the independent canola crushers have sold,” said Legumex chief executive Joel Horn, in an inter view. “None of the independents were able to survive pretty amazing macroeconomic events.” Two other canola-cr ushing plants, Felda’s TRT-ETGO facility in Quebec and PICO Ho l d i n g s In c .’s No r t h s t a r plant in Minnesota, were sold this year to Glencore’s agriculture segment Viterra Inc. and CHS Inc. respectively. Potential buyers for Legumex’s canola plant are Glencore and U.S.-based oilseeds crusher Archer Daniels Midland Co., said Cormark analyst Marc Robinson, in a note. T h o s e a re “t w o g o o d g u e s s e s ,” Ho r n s a i d , b u t declined to identify the company Legumex is talking with. Once the processing plants are sold, Legumex will wind down operations and expects to pay its investors $2.50 to $2.75 per share. It will then cease trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange. Scoular chief operating officer Bob Ludington said in a statement that the acquisitions will expand its U.S.based grain-handling net work, allowing it to sell to more crop buyers globally. The deal requires approval by Legumex’s shareholders at a special meeting on Nov. 9.

The Manitoba Co-operator | September 17, 2015

On Wednesday, July 22nd and Thursday, July 23rd E. Bourassa & Sons hosted its annual New Holland Combine Clinics at its Assiniboia and Weyburn locations, which provided easy access for customers from all areas. The goal for these clinics is to assist producers with important information about their combines, New Holland’s full range heads, product updates, MY15 improvements as well as important service and adjustment information. The day started with a classroom session and power-point presentation covering important information on current and older model New Holland combines. All who attended the clinic were then treated to a fully catered lunch and had the opportunity to pose any concerning questions to New Holland Product Specialist, Kevin Johnston. A popular portion of the clinic continues to be the review and hands-on training of the New Holland Intelliview Monitor systems. E. Bourassa & Sons Precision Farming and Product Specialists Tim Lewis and Serge Paquet were in attendance presenting and answering questions on the monitors and Precision Farming Technology within the combine. The clinics concluded with a full walk-around of a New Holland CR9.90 Combine with a 790CP Header. Here the owner/operators were shown how to make certain adjustments, what to watch for, important lubrication/maintenance points as well as many other useful tips and hints to make their New Holland combine experience better and maximize the return on their investment. Many questions were answered during this interactive walkaround and Johnston set up a projector screen to show monitor menus and layout as well as calibration tips. Each clinic had a great attendance and though the clinics lasted all day, Johnston says he finds that customers are appreciative of the information and it is time well spent.

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Wednesday July 15th and Thursday July 16th marked another set of successful MacDon clinics for E. Bourassa & Sons and MacDon Industries. With an amazing turn out, MacDon Product Specialists Kyle Campbell and Don Nesbitt were in attendance to help cover an in-depth information and walk-around session on the M series windrowers, D65 and FD75 series draper headers. With an early start to the clinics, E. Bourassa & Sons Precision Farming and Product Specialists, Serge Paquet and Tim Lewis were able to conduct the clinics outside where producers were able to enjoy the fresh outside air while getting a hands-on refresher on the MacDon machines. At noon, everyone broke for a fully catered lunch under the shade of large tent and were given the opportunity to ask questions and network with fellow producers. After lunch, Campbell and Peters touched on the FD75 Combine header with a walk-around and tips on calibration, setup, maintenance and operation. All products were on-site making it easy to demonstrate adjustments and provide an opportunity for customers to operate the monitors and get more familiar with other advanced functions just prior to the busy harvest season. After all was said and done, there was great feedback from the to the clinic and

attendees. A special thank you to everyone who came E. Bourassa & Sons would like thank everyone who took time out of their busy day to WWW.EBOURASSA.COM attend the 2015 New Holland Combine Clinics. we wish you a safe and productive harvest season.

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1996 Honey Bee SP36, 36’, SK, JD9760 Adapter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14,000 R 2004 Sakundiak HD8-1000, 8” x 32’. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,500 W 1998 MacDon 960-25, 25’, TV140 Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$13,900 A 1999 Sakundiak HD8-1600, 8” x 52’. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,500 P 2013 New Holland CR9090 w/790CP, Hrs: 336 / 251 . . . . .$399,000 W 1990 MacDon 960-36, 36’, SK, TX Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$13,000 A Sakundiak 8x39, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,000 W Estevan Weyburn This2013 meal New is packed with veggies and protein for a filling Holland CR9090 w/790CP, Hrs: 504 / 347 . . . . .$380,000 W 2001 Case IH 1020-25F, 25’, SK, Case 80/88 Adapter. . . . . . . . . . . .$12,000 A dinner that’s evenHolland great as leftovers for w/790CP, lunch. Top it with 2014 New CR8090 Hrs: 355 / 281 . . . . . . $365,000 A ♦ Outside Sales Person - Merlo ♦ Service Manager some cheese at the end for an extra special treat! You can 2008 9870 w/615, Hrs: 1807 / 1221 . . . . . . . . $199,000 W ♦ Sales Person serve overJohn pasta Deere or quinoa, but I STS just ate this plain and was ♦ Store Manager Auto Parts 2014 New Holland T9.670HD, Hrs: 650 608 HP . . . . . . . . . .-. NAPA . . $374,000 W totally satisfied. for protein! 2009 NewYay Holland CR9060, Hrs: 1526 / 1142, no PU . . . . . . . . . $185,000 A 2013 New Holland H8060 w/HB36, Hrs: 176, DK . . . . . . . . .$139,000 A/F ♦ Agricultural Parts Technician 2009 New Holland T9050HD, Hrs: 3572 485 HP . . . . . . . . . . . . . $155,000 A 2014 MacDon M155/R85-13, Hrs: 75 13’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $125,000 E Assiniboia 2010 New Holland CR9060, Hrs: 1365 / 1160, no PU . . . . . . . . . $179,000 A Ingredients 2002 Buhler Versatile 2360, Hrs: 3081 360 HP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $115,000 W 2009 MacDon M150 w/D60, Hrs: 730 35’, SK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $115,000 P Case(about IH 7010, Hrs: 2203 / 1624, no PU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $159,000 A • 12008 1/2 pounds 4) chicken breasts, cut into cubes ♦ Service Manager • 12008 small onion, Versatile 2310, Hrs:Technician 4577 310 HP . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75,000 W/F New diced Holland CR9060 w/76C, Hrs: 2341 / 1815. . . . . . . $159,000 R 2009 MacDon M150 w/D60, Hrs:889, 40’, DK . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$109,000 W 2002 Buhler ♦ Recreational Equipment All Proceeds go to • 1 large zucchini, diced CX8080 w/76C, Hrs: 2302 / 1801. . . . . . . $159,000 R 2009 John Deere 4895 w/WS36, Hrs: 690 36’, DK . . . . . . . . . . . . $99,000 W 1995 New Holland 9680, Hrs: 6647 350 HP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$69,000 A ♦ Receptionist - Part-Time • 12008 green New pepper,Holland diced Hrs: 302 36’, SK . . . . . . . . . . $89,000 P New Holland Hrs: 2358 / 1869 . . . . . . . . $115,000 E 2011 Massey Ferguson 9430 w/5200, • 12005 teaspoon garlic, minced CR960 (or 1/2 tspw/76C, garlic powder) 1976 John DeereWriter 8630,- 1Hrs: 9735 275 HP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15,900 W/F ♦ Service Year Contract Juvenile Diabetes 2010 New Holland H8040 w/HB36, Hrs: 1159, DK . . . . . . . . . . .$85,000 A • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 2003 New Holland CR970 w/76C, Hrs: 3746 / 2778 . . . . . . . . $110,000 A 1980 Versatile 555, Hrs: 6300 210 HP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$14,500 A 2000 Case IH 8860 w/ST30, Hrs: 3229 30’, SK. . Foundation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $45,000 W Research • 1/4 teaspoon salt (or to taste) For More Information Visit - www.ebourassa.com/careers 2001 New Holland TR99 w/971, Hrs: 1995 / 1568 . . . . . . . . . . . . $75,000 E • 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning 2000 Case IH 8825 w/8820, Hrs:Every 2362 25’, SK, 16’ Hay Head . . . .$39,000 A Wednesday starting on 1999 TR99 Hrs: 2352 / 1665 . . . . . . . . . . . . $59,000 P Please email your resume to: • 1.5 cupsNew pasta Holland or pizza sauce (or w/971, tomato sauce) 1994 MacDon 2900 w/960, Hrs: 3587 SK until . . . . August . . . . . . . . .26 . . .2015 . $35,000 E July 22 30’, 2015 • 11999 cup low fat shredded cheese New Holland TR99, Hrs: 3652 / 2845, no PU . . . . . . . . . . . . . $59,000 W 1993 Case IH 8820, Hrs: 2635 30’, Kevin Pidwerbeski DK HWY . . . . . . 13 . . . West, . . . . . . .Weyburn . . . . . . . . . .$33,000 A 2008 New Holland T8010, Hrs: 3283 194 HP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $109,000 W (HR2105 Manager): 1999 New Holland TR99, Hrs: 2660 / 1966 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$59,000 A 1994 Case IH 8820, Hrs: 2737 30’, DK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $33,000 W 2002 McCormick MTX175, Hrs: Instructions 176 HP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $59,000 P @ the E. Bourassa & Sons store 1. Spray slow cooker with non-stick spray. Combine all ingredients shreddedWcheese and stir to Kevinp@ebourassa.com 1996 your New Holland TR98 w/971, Hrs: 2621 / 2104 . . . . . . . . . .but . $35,000 1992 Case IH 8820, Hrs: 4320 25’, SK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25,000 E 2008 Farm Pro WDK3100Q, Hrs: 969 82 HP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$29,000 A combine. *Include the position you are applying for in the subject line* 1998 New Holland TR98 w/971, Hrs: 2940 / 2343 . . . . . . . . . . . $34,000 W 1993through. AGCO 8100, Hrs: 1965Time: 30’, SK . .11am-1pm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25,000 E 1984 Case 2390, 2. Cover and cook on high for about 3-4 hours or low for about 6-8, or until chicken is cooked In Hesston the Hrs: 9674 178 HP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14,000 P/F 1994 w/1015, Hrs: 4011 . . cook . . . . . until . . . . it’s . . . melted. . . . . . . . . . . . . .$30,000 A 1994 Case IH 8820, Hrs: 3791, 25’ SK, 16’ Hay Head . . . . . . . . . . . $19,000 W/F last 30 Case minutes1688 of cooking, add cheese and We support 1982 Ford TW 30, Hrs: 8590 175 HP . . the . . . . Saskatchewan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12,000 P 3. Serve pasta or quinoa sprinkled with Parmesan 1995 over New Holland TR97 w/971, Hrs: 3377 / cheese, 3030 . . .if. desired. . . . . . . . $27,000 W 1983 Massey Ferguson 885 GAS, Hrs: 2963 25’, SK . . . . . . . . . . $9,500 W Apprenticeship Program Certification 1987 John Deere 7720/TITAN 11, Hrs: 4720 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25,000 P 2000 MacDon 1900, 30’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7,000 P 2001 Kubota BX1800D, Hrs: 900 18 HP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,900 W

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1991 New Holland TR96 w/971, Hrs: 3552 / 1381 . . . . . . . . . . . $15,000 W Case IH 736, 36’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,000 W 1994 Massey Ferguson 210, 25’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,500 A

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2005 Honey Bee SP36, 36’, SK, CR Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $38,000 R 2008 New Holland 94C-42, 42’, DK, CR Adapter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $35,000 R 2006 New Holland 94C-36, 36’, SK, TR Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $32,000 W 2004 Crary C36, 36’, DK, CAT Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$28,000 A 2003 MacDon 962-36, 36’, SK, Cat Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$25,000 A 1999 New Holland 94C-30, SK, TR Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $23,000 A/F 2004 Honey Bee HB36, 36’, SK, Case 7010 Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . .$22,000 A 2001 New Holland 94C-30, 30’, SK, TR Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20,000 E 1997 New Holland SP36, 36’, SK, CR Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $18,000 E MacDon 962-30, 30’, SK, TR Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$18,000 A 1995 MacDon 960-36, 36’, SK, TX Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$17,000 A 1999 New Holland 994-30, 30’, SK, MF Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17,000 R 1999 New Holland 94C-30, 30’, SK, Case 1688 Adapter . . . . . . $15,000 A/F 1995 Honey Bee SP36, 36’, SK, TR Adapter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14,500 P

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2013 NuVision 6395, 13” x 95’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$29,000 A 2014 NuVision 5395, 13” x 95’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$25,000 A 2010 Brandt 1390XL, 13” x 90’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $18,000 E 2009 Buhler Farm King 1395, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17,000 E/F 2009 Wheatheart SA 1371 FLEX, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14,500 W 2003 Buhler Farm King 13X85, 13” x 85’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $13,500 E 2010 Farm King 13X70, 13” x 70’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $13,000 W 2008 Sakundiak HD12-2200, 12” x 74’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12,500 P 2009 Brandt 1070XL, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12,000 W Sakundiak HD8-1600, 8” x 54’. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10,900 P 2006 Buhler Farm King Y1370-TMR, 13” x 70’ . . . . . . . . . . . . $10,500 P 2006 Buhler Farm King Y1070TMR, 10” x 70’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8,000 R 2002 Buhler Farm King Y1070TMR, 10” x 70’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7,000 E

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The Manitoba Co-operator | September 17, 2015

Federal election gaining attention with farm groups Ag issues will be aired during a candidates’ debate set for Sept. 30 BY ALEX BINKLEY Co-operator contributor

lear trade rules, measures to manage financial risk and access to sufficient workers are key issues among farm organizations that have released their positions for the Oct. 19 federal election. The Canadian Federation of Agriculture, the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association, the Canadian Pork Council and Cereals Canada have all waded into the campaign with policy statements. They urge their members to make their voice heard during the election campaign and to question the parties on key issues. Voting matters, says Cereals Canada president Cam Dahl, a v e t e ra n o f Pa r l i a m e n t Hill. “There is an old saying in politics that policy is set by those who show up. Not always those with the best and brightest ideas and not even always a majority. The first and most important step on the road to being an influencer is to show up.” Agriculture issues will receive a public airing in a debate hosted by CFA, with sponsorship from Glacier FarmMedia. It will feature Agriculture Minister Gerr y Ritz and the agriculture spokesmen Malcolm Allen of the NDP, Mark Eyking of the Liberals and Bruce Hyer, deputy leader of the Green Party. “While the farmer constituency is relatively small, the economic activity it generates is significant — approximately $106.9 billion annually — and not to mention, it is largely responsible for putting food on Canadians’ plates e a c h d a y. O u r i s s u e s a re not just farmer issues. What affects our industry, affects all of Canada,” said CFA president Ron Bonnett. The top issues for CFA are correcting the chronic and critical labour shortages faci n g Ca n a d i a n a g r i c u l t u re. “They are a major constraint on both agricultural growth and global competitiveness. Agriculture is a complex industr y that faces unique workforce challenges due to rural depopulation and seasonal production of highly perishable products.” Like the Pork Council and the Cattlemen, CFA cites better risk management as a key priority. “Agriculture is unique in the set of high risks it faces: volatile pr ices, unpredictable weather, and a global market influenced by government supports to producers in competing countries,” he said. It a l s o w a n t s c l e a r a n d effective rules from government for international and domestic trade. The pork council says its m e m b e r s h a v e “s u r v i v e d several financially challenging years, during which time infrastructure updates were put on hold,” says chairman Rick Bergmann. “Now that the

financial footing of the industry has improved, producers face significant costs to catch up with construction and repairs. “ C a n a d a’s h o g p r o d u c ers are firmly focused on the future and building conditions for success. The CPC calls on the federal political candidates to develop a range of risk management tools and strategies to help producers deal with instability in the marketplace, including currency fluctuations, and to modernize the Canadian A g r i c u l t u ra l L o a n s Ac t t o accurately reflect Canadian agr iculture’s growing far m sizes, increased farm costs, more complex farming structures and revenue and profit volatility.”

While cattle producers continue to receive excellent prices for their cattle due to tight global beef supplies and open markets, many feel constrained from expanding their herds, CCA president Dave Solverson said. “Secure access to high-value and growing markets and policies that ensure the competitiveness of Canadian producers are the key to keeping the good times rolling. Investment in research and sustainable practices are major priorities for the Canadian beef sector,” he added. Access to sufficient labour to work on farms and to process the meat is a critical issue that needs to be alleviated, he noted. With insufficient numbers of Canadians

willing to take these jobs and insufficient access to immigration, increasing numbers of live cattle will leave for processing in the U.S. and Canada will need to import more food. Dahl says another key issue is research and innovation and encouraging broad research partnerships between producers, governments and private companies. Support for science-based re g u l a t i o n s g o e s h a n d i n hand with support for innovation and assuring access to markets, he noted. “Modern Canadian agriculture depends on clear and predictable science-based regulations for the crop input tools you use, from seed to fertilizer and other crop inputs.”

briefs

Deadly Texas salmonella outbreak Reuters / A second person has died in a widespread salmonella outbreak linked to tainted cucumber imports that has made more than 300 people ill across 30 states, federal and Texas health officials said Sept. 9. More than half of the 341 people sickened by the outbreak are younger than 18, the CDC reported. The CDC said the outbreak stemmed from tainted cucumbers that were imported from Mexico and distributed by the San Diego-based Andrew and Williamson Fresh Produce company.

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The Manitoba Co-operator | September 17, 2015

Election 2015: Conservatives vulnerable in western heartland New electoral districts combined with an NDP breakthrough in Alberta have lessened their grip on the West By Rod Nickel and Nia Williams Winnipeg / Calgary / Reuters

he Canadian Prairies, long a Conservative Party stronghold that has helped the party rule the country for nearly a decade, no longer looks to be an impenetrable fortress heading into an Oct. 19 election that could be decided by a few seats. New electoral district boundaries, a left-wing breakthrough in Alberta, and retirements of popular local politicians leave the Conservatives vulnerable in some areas in a tight three-way national race against the New Democratic Party (NDP) and Liberal party. The party also faces grow-

ing voter discontent after nine years in power, exacerbated by job cuts in Alberta’s oil industry and big provincial government revenue shortfalls in that province and Saskatchewan triggered by the global oil rout. “It is a big challenge,” said retiring Conservative legislator Joy Smith. “We call it the 10-year cycle. After 10 years people start saying, ‘We need to look at things.’” Not since 1980 has a Canadian prime minister won four terms, as Prime Minister Stephen Harper is attempting. Robert Sopuck, a Conservative lawmaker who won his seat from Manitoba with a big margin in 2011 and is running for re-election, expects a tight race in his province.

“Nobody said this was going to be easy.” T h re e Hu n d re d E i g h t . c o m polls analyst Er ic Grenier projects that with current levels of support, the Conservatives would win 43 out of 62 Prairie ridings, with the NDP getting 12 and the Liberals winning seven. Nationally, 338 electoral singleseat districts are up for grabs. In 2011, the Conservatives won 51 out of 56 then available seats in the region. Conservative insiders say the party is resigned to losing about four more seats in Alberta and Saskatchewan, but hopes to offset the losses by winning new Alberta districts. Much depends on the last weeks of campaigning, Smith said, adding that the “real cam-

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paign” will kick off next week, when many Canadians return from vacation. A few Prairie districts could be critical for the election’s outcome and may decide whether any party can win enough seats to govern alone, said Curtis Brown, vice-president of polling firm Probe Research. Nationally, a recent poll by Ipsos put the left-leaning NDP first with 33 per cent support, ahead of the Liberals with 30 per cent and the ruling Conservatives with 29 per cent. With the race so close, the Prairies shape up as one of the key battlegrounds as rivals challenge the Conservatives, who in 2011 dominated the Prair ies, Br itish Columbia and vote-rich Ontario. Liberal organizers say leader Justin

Trudeau will devote greater attention to the Prairies while one NDP official said the party was aiming to snatch up to 11 seats in Alberta and Saskatchewan. The seeds of Conservative self-doubt were sown in May when the New Democrats swept Alberta’s provincial election, ending the Conservatives’ 44-year reign. Canadians do not always vote for the same parties nationally and at the provincial level, and the NDP b e n e f i t e d f ro m a s p l i t i n right-wing vote between the Conservatives and a party that only operates on a provincial level. St i l l , t h e N D P a n d t h e Liberals look to gain ground. In Saskatchewan, changes to voting districts that created some urban-only ridings seem to favour the NDP. New Democrats typically do well in the province’s two l a rg e s t c i t i e s, Re g i n a a n d Saskatoon, but came away empty handed in 2011 as rural Conservative supporters outnumbered urban votes in election districts. This time, redrawn districts should give the party at least two seats, said NDP organizer John Tzupa. The Liberals, who won one Saskatchewan seat in 2011, expect more wins there, and may be poised for gains in Manitoba’s capital Winnipeg. “There is no question that Mr. Trudeau is going to make the Prairies and the West a larger chunk of the national c a m p a i g n ,” s a i d R a l p h Goodale, a Liberal running for re-election in Regina.

briefs

Hopes raised for TPP Tokyo / Reuters / Japanese Economy Minister Akira Amari said Sept. 4 support is building for a ministerial meeting to be held on a delayed Pacific Rim trade pact and conclude the deal before a general election in Canada. “Momentum is gathering (in support of a meeting) gradually including major nations such as Japan and the United States,” Amari told a news conference. Trade ministers from the 12 nations negotiating a Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), which would cover 40 per cent of the global economy, failed to reach a deal at talks in Hawaii last month. Canada will hold the election on October 19, and Amari has expressed concerns that it would be difficult to continue talks after the election campaign started, Kyodo news agency reported last week.

The Manitoba Co-operator | September 17, 2015

Agricultural Hall of Fame

Manage residue with next year in mind

The Manitoba Agricultural Hall of Fame inducted eight new members in July 2015. Here is one of the new inductees

Residue is too valuable to be considered trash, but it needs to be managed, says crops specialist

obert (Bob) Hopley was born at Redvers, Saskatchewan, in 1933. Three years later the Hopley family moved to a farm near Manson, Manitoba. Then in 1946 they moved to a farm at Oak River, Manitoba, where Bob completed his formal education and started farming full time with his father. His agricultural education continued at the Manitoba Department of Agriculture’s Extension Centre in Brandon where he enrolled in numerous short courses such as welding and farm management. Bob and his wife, Lynne (nee Shanks), whom he married in 1964, have two sons (Glen and Allen) and two daughters (Leanne and Susan). The Hopleys farmed at Oak River until 1995 when they sold their operation and retired to Brandon. At the outset, Bob’s farming operation included a farrow-to-finish hog enterprise. Later he specialized in crop production and pedigreed seed. In 1992 Bob was awarded a 25-Year-Long Service Award by the Canadian Seed Growers’ Association. Over his farming career, Bob chaired and served on numerous agricultural industry and community boards and committees including the Western Manitoba Farm Business Association, Farm Credit Canada Appeal Board, RM of Blanchard Council, Bank of Montreal Advisory Panel, Canadian Broadcasting Corporation Advisory Committee for Food and Agriculture, Western Grain Stabilization Advisory Committee, National Safety Net Committee for the Grains 2000 Project and the National Management Committee for NISA. Bob was also appointed an honorary member of the Manitoba Institute of Agrologists. Bob originated the concept of the National Income Stabilization Account (NISA). He was asked to chair a task force on his stabilization plan and move it forward to both levels of government, national farm organizations and key stakeholders. NISA became the centrepiece of Canadian agricultural stabilization policy and was supported by all 10 provinces. By 2004 over $3.4 billion had been placed in NISA accounts by Canadian farmers and both levels of government. This was the ultimate

Alberta Agriculture and Forestry release

Robert William Hopley 1933 –

validation of Bob’s program by the Canadian farming community. The NISA program has evolved over the years, but Bob’s concept is still embedded within Canada’s National Agricultural Policy framework. The AgriInvest program is NISA’s current reincarnation. Among his many attributes, Bob, in his quiet manner, continually demonstrates his talents as an exceptional forward thinker and an unwavering passion for agriculture. His contributions have had, and will continue to have, significant beneficial impacts on farm families across Canada. Nominated by Edward Baskier, Owen McAuley and Raymond Redfern – 2015

ow you harvest, what you are using to harvest, and what you do with the residue will have a huge effect on what happens next spring. “Crop residue isn’t trash as it has a significant amount of fertilizer value,” said provincial crop specialist Harry Brook. “The straw has probably the lion’s share of this, as it contains about 80 per cent of the potassium used by the crop. If you remove it repeatedly, you can develop a soil deficiency over time.” It’s important to get an even distribution of the residue over the back of the combine. “If you don’t, you’ll end up with rows which will provide an insulating layer and the soil underneath will warm up later in the spring,” said Brook. “With our short growing season, this can delay emergence by one to two weeks. If the crop is in the ground a long time, it can be weakened by disease. Also, heavy crop residues take a significant amount of nitrogen away from the crop to break down the residue.” This year saw shorter crops and less residue in Alberta. “As such, the soil warming

“The straw has probably the lion’s share of this, as it contains about 80 per cent of the potassium used by the crop. If you remove it repeatedly, you can develop a soil deficiency over time.” Harry Brook crop specialist

issue isn’t as important as it would be after wetter years. But it’s still important to get the residue evenly distributed.” There are also implications for soil health. “The chaff and straw will add a lot of lignin and cellulose to the soil,” said Brook. “If you have an especially big crop, it’ll take a lot of nitrogen to build up the levels of bacteria and fungi to break that cellulose down into sugars to be cycled into the soil organic matter. It’s really all tied into organic matter levels which are your bank account of nutrients in the soil.”

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Heartland Rodeo Association ‘blue rodeo’ remembers founder HRA themed its 20th year of finals this past weekend in honour of friend and founder Terry Marshall who died suddenly last year BY LORRAINE STEVENSON Co-operator staff / Carman

e’d be very proud and very honoured. That’s how Strathclair cowgirl Lacey Marshall says her late father, Terry Marshall, would feel to see the events unfolding at Heartland Rodeo Association 20th annual finals here last weekend. “This rodeo meant so much to him. And it’s amazing to think of all the lives he’s touched.” HRA participants at Carman wore blue — Terry’s signature colour — and special blue memorial scarves at last weekend’s events as a tribute to their friend, mentor, and fellow founder of the Heartland Rodeo Association. Ma r s h a l l’s sudden pass ing at the age of 64 earlier this year was a huge blow. He had recently been named 2014 Cowboy of the Year by his peers. The Rapid City man was a founder of the HRA, one of a half-dozen Manitobans who first envisioned an association in the mid-1990s that would make rodeo an affordable, accessible sport to entire families, thus sustaining the culture of rodeo in Manitoba. Terry was their “pickup man” in every sense of the word, said other HRA members and founders. “Terry was the cowboy lifesaver,” says Claude Potvin of Treherne, another founder who served as HRA’s first president when it organized in 1995. He knew Terry well. “He was second to nobody in this country as far as being a pickup man,” said Potvin. Pickup riders swoop in to protect the bronc and bull riders once their ride is over, getting the rider out of harm’s way and herding ornery animals out of the arena. Potvin said the HRA was born out of a need to keep rodeo close to home, affordable, and with multiple events so all members of a family can participate. They have numerous junior events and multiple women’s events. Heartland rodeo is where you’ll see Mom riding ladies Barrels, Dad team roping, daughter doing junior barrels and goat tying and brother riding junior steer. “It doesn’t matter if you’re five years old or 85. There’s still a place for you at Heartland,” said Potvin. “ We have daughters and mothers competing in the bar-

Competitors in the Heartland Rodeo Association Finals in Carman September 13 and 14 wore blue shirts in honour of their friend and mentor Terry Marshall. They dubbed the theme of the 2015 events, which also mark the HRA’s 20th year, ‘20 Shades of Blue.’ PHOTOs: LORRAINE STEVENSON

“Terry was the cowboy lifesaver.” Claude Potvin

rel racing against each other. We have grandfathers and grandsons roping together in the team roping.” Heartland held 10 rodeos in 2015, double the number held only a few short years ago. Events were held this year in Miami, Vita, Souris, Arborg, Minnedosa, Richer, Ericksdale and Teulon, with finals in Carman. An indoor rodeo was held for the first time this year in Portage la Prairie in conjunction with the Portage Ex. Committees across Manitoba work with stock contractor 7-Cross Rodeo Company to host the events, while competitors attending weekend rodeos work towards having the highest number of points to become top qualifiers to compete for cash awards in the September finals. Their group has ridden its share of highs and lows over the years, dwindling during tough years on the farm. But with 257 members in 2015, HRA is more popular than ever among Manitobans.

Key to its success has been sticking to that original intent of hosting an event with the needs of families in mind, says Jodi Winkler, HRA secretary. “That’s what it’s all about. We only allow one rodeo per weekend so you’re not having to haul one place and then be somewhere else the next day.” Current serving president Winnipegger Rod Manchester

agrees, adding that the event’s affordability also contributes to rodeo’s popularity. There is a strong board of directors very committed to keeping rodeo an enduring part of Manitoba’s culture, he said. A self-described ‘city boy,’ Manchester says he has Terry Marshall to thank for so much of what he learned in rodeo

after he got interested in it a few years ago. “He was a mentor. I do a little bit of pickup work and he’s taught me everything I know,” he said. “Terry is one of the reasons why I’m in rodeo today. There’s no doubt about that. He was a real character. He was a good friend.” lorraine@fbcpublishing.com

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Prairie fare Are potatoes fattening? julie gardenrobinson Food and Nutrition Specialist NDSU Extension Service

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om, why don’t we make these at home?” my daughter asked as she took her first bite of a potato dumpling. We were at the Barnesville, Minnesota Potato Days. I call it my “annual pilgrimage for potato dumplings.” “This wouldn’t be a treat if I made potato dumplings at home,” I said. I was pondering the idea, though, because one potato dumpling a year isn’t quite enough. I think my Scandinavian roots make me crave potato dumplings, which are made of ground potatoes, flour, baking powder, salt and pepper, and boiled in ham broth. After cooking, you add melted butter and sprinkle with salt and pepper. That recipe may not sound overly appealing, but they are a taste that even my nonScandinavian husband has grown to tolerate and, perhaps, enjoy. I bought him a dumpling, anyway, and he ate it. Norway cannot exclusively claim potato dumplings, though. You also can find various recipes for German potato dumplings online. These dumplings appear to be a little different with the addition of eggs and nutmeg. I have a bit of German heritage, too, so I may have to test these. Enjoying my annual potato dumpling reminds me of enjoying the ethnic foods of my childhood. I rarely have missed a year

attending the potato-based festival that also includes mashed potato wrestling, a Miss Tator Tot pageant, live music and a vendor show. The festival also has a strength contest in which you try to hoist a bag of potatoes. You can have lefse, which is kind of like a potato-based tortilla. Potato sausage, baked potatoes, potato pancakes, mashed potatoes, french fries and other potato-based recipes are featured prominently in the many food booths that dot a side street of the festival. We know that potatoes are versatile on menus, but are they nutritious? They are a nutritional bargain based on calorie content and the nutrition they provide. One large potato (5.3 ounces) has 110 calories, no fat, no sodium, no cholesterol, 45 per cent of the daily recommendation for vitamin C, 2.0 grams of dietary fibre and 18 per cent of the daily recommendation for potassium. Despite bananas getting the publicity for being good sources of potassium, potatoes have more potassium. Potassium is a mineral that helps our bodies maintain fluid balance and helps our muscles contract and our nerves fire impulses. But are potatoes “fattening” because they are “starchy?” That has long been among dieters’ concerns and causes them to skip carbohydrate-rich foods such as bread and potatoes. Researchers tested the role of potatoes in a weight-loss diet based on “glycemic index.” Glycemic index is a measure of how fast blood sugar rises after a person eats a food rich in carbohydrate. A food that

Herb and Sweet Onion Scalloped Potatoes

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Potato Pancakes 2 lbs. potatoes (about 6 medium)

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1 egg

2 tbsp. butter

1/3 c. finely chopped or grated onion

1 sweet onion, thinly sliced

3 tbsp. flour

2 tbsp. cider vinegar

1 tsp. salt

3 tbsp. all-purpose flour

1/4 c. butter

2 c. milk

Heat a large pot of water to boiling. Peel potatoes, boil and cool. Shred enough to measure four cups. Drain completely. Beat egg in small mixer bowl until thick.

1/4 c. chopped fresh parsley

Mix in potatoes, onion, flour and salt. Heat butter in a 12-inch skillet over low heat until melted. Shape potato mixture into eight patties; place in skillet. Cook over medium heat, turning once, until golden brown, about five minutes.

peeled and thinly sliced

Makes eight servings. Each serving has 140 calories, 6 grams (g) fat, 3 g protein, 18 g carbohydrate, 2 g fibre and 360 milligrams sodium.

1 tsp. chopped fresh rosemary (or 1/4 tsp. dried) 1/2 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. pepper 4 yellow-flesh or baking potatoes (about 2 lbs.), 1/2 c. shredded Canadian colby or cheddar cheese

causes a rapid but temporary increase in blood sugar is a high-glycemic index food, while one that causes a small increase in blood sugar is a low-glycemic index food. In fact, when high-glycemic index foods such as potatoes are eaten with low-glycemic index foods such as meat, salsa, cheese and butter, the overall glycemic index decreases. In other words, most people eat more than one food at a time, and the combination of foods affects how quickly blood sugar rises. In a 12-week study, 86 overweight men and women were placed randomly in three feeding groups. Each group was provided five to seven servings of potatoes per person each week and were on a diet that cut 500 calories per day. One group ate food from a “low-glycemic index” list, along with their potatoes. The second group ate food from a “high-glycemic index” list that included potatoes. The third group served as the “control” and ate a regular healthful diet, including the provided potatoes. All groups lost weight, and no significant difference in weight loss was shown between the low- and high-glycemic index groups. The number of calories consumed made the difference in weight loss. For health and weight maintenance, we all need a balanced diet with a wide variety of foods consumed in moderation. Despite having a potato dumpling and mashed potatoes at the festival, I still was craving potatoes by the weekend. My family enjoyed this recipe for potato pancakes. We had ham slices and applesauce as side dishes.

Preheat the oven to 350 F. Butter a 13x9-inch glass baking dish. In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat; add onion and sauté for 8 minutes, or until starting to brown. Add vinegar and boil, stirring and scraping up brown bits, until evaporated. Whisk flour into milk; gradually pour into pot, whisking constantly. Cook, stirring, for about 5 minutes or until bubbling and thickened. Remove from heat; stir in parsley, rosemary, and salt and pepper. Add potatoes; toss gently to coat in sauce. Spread evenly into prepared dish. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake, uncovered, for about 45 minutes or until golden and bubbling and potatoes are tender. Let stand for 10 minutes before serving. Preparation time: 15 minutes. Cooking time: 60 minutes. Serves: 4 to 6. Recipe courtesy of Dairy Farmers of Canada (www.dairygoodness.ca).

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Isabella, a historic hamlet that lives on Officially a ghost town, it features museums and a post office still in operation By Darrell Nesbitt Freelance contributor

he hamlet of Isabella, situated about 20 minutes northwest of Hamiota, has official ghost town status, but features s e v e ra l h i s t o r i c a l m u s e ums housing a wide variety of artifacts that represent a bygone way of life in the Prairie town. Isabella came into existence over 100 years ago when the Canadian National Railway built a branch line t h a t ra n f r o m Ha l l b o r o, south of Neepawa, to Beulah, south of Birtle, and was named after one of the railway men’s wives. In its prime, Isabella acted as a supply town for the growing farming industry in the area. Many of the buildings that housed citizens and trade and commerce are gone, however, a model of the town made by the Isabella Women’s Institute in 1982 is showcased in the upstairs of the general store. T h e c o m m u n i t y ’s p o s t office is still in operation today, and the community hall has been preser ved. Along with the old store and the barn, three original private homes are also preser ved for visitors to Isabella, the first being the Iverach House, which at one time housed the original post office and, presumably, the postmaster and his family. The second home is the Heise House, which was built in 1909. Though the house has been moved into

Old saw blade showcases the museum buildings. PHOTOS: DARRELL NESBITT

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ave you noticed the days shortening? So have many of the trees! Deciduous trees like oak, maple, elm, and birch rely on day length to tell them when to grow their leaves in the spring and drop them in the fall. The brilliant colours of autumn soon turn to frustration for many as leaves collect on their lawns. But before you take a rake out of the garden shed consider the advantages of leaving leaves on your lawn. Leaves contain many nutrients that the tree absorbed from the air and the soil over the summer. Trees pull carbon from the atmosphere and water from their roots to produce sugar in a process called photosynthesis. When you bag up leaves these stored nutrients don’t have a chance to be recycled. On the other hand, when leaves are burned they release their stored carbon back to the atmosphere. You can improve your soil and slow the release of carbon to the atmosphere by mulching leaves into your lawn. Simply going over your yard with a mower and chopping the leaves into small pieces will not only result in saving time but perhaps spare you a backache in the morning. Bacteria

and microbes will go to work decomposing the leaves, making their nutrients available for next spring! Allowing leaves to compost can also save you money on expensive lawn-care fertilizers. Mulching can also save garbage. Bagged leaves must be collected and transported to landfills for disposal. Lastly, remember that storm drains go directly to the river. Keep leaves and grass clippings out of the gutters so they don’t get washed into the drain. Decomposing leaves and grass clippings can overload rivers with nutrients like nitrogen and phosphorus, leading to algae blooms and harm to fish and other river-dwelling creatures. By composting leaves and grass clippings we can keep those stored nutrients out of our waterways and atmosphere and in the soil where they belong! For more information on disposing of leaves visit: http:// w w w. e x t e n s i o n . u m n . e d u / garden/yard-garden/soils/ o p t i o n s - f o r- d i s p o s i n g - o f leaves/. The RRBC is a grassroots organization that is a chartered not-for-profit corporation under the provisions of Manitoba, North Dakota, Minnesota, and South Dakota law. The office in Winnipeg can be reached at 204-9827254.

The old school bell.

town from its original farm site, it represents the dreams of so many homesteaders and their families of a peaceful and prosperous life. A photo of Isabella Taylor, the town’s namesake can be seen in the Heise House. C.W.D.S. House is the third house, named for the first initials of the last names of all the families that had occupied it.

The museum is open by appointment, so take the time to see this fascinating Prairie ghost town. In her 80s, Bernice Still is the museum’s curator, and all five museums and their collections are because of her passion for preserving the past. Darrell Nesbitt writes from Shoal Lake, Manitoba

Reader’s Photos

A proud buck and inquisitive twins in the Portage la Prairie, Manitoba area.

PHOTOS: JASON MAENDEL

There are better things to do with leaves than raking them up and taking them to the landfill. Photo: Thinkstock

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This is the month for chrysanthemums Whether it’s the hardy type or the florist type now is the time to enjoy By Albert Parsons Freelance contributor

Florist chrysanthemum blooms can be single or double. PHOTO: ALBERT PARSONS

n September — and in some gardens even before then — we begin to see hardy chrysanthemums come into bloom. These lovely plants wait until shortening day length triggers them to set bud and bloom and they give a real boost to the landscape in the fall when so many other perennials have bloomed themselves out. In the past we have struggled with chrysanthemums not being winter hardy and many of us over the years purchased plants only to have them be winterkilled. This began to change when the Morden Research Station came out with a series of hardy chrysanthemums in the 1960s and ’70s that wintered much more successfully than their predecessors. One of the most popular varieties was “Morden Delight,” a deep bronzy orange red. Some gardeners still had issues with them, however, as they still too often suffered from winterkill, flower size remained small, colour choice was limited, and they didn’t bloom until late fall when the fall frosts were too severe and so the buds and flowers often froze before they had a chance to put forth much of a display. In 2004 Jeffries Nursery near Portage la Prairie, Manitoba released some results of its chr ysanthemum-breeding

program — the “Firecracker” series. These were the result of continuing the work previously done at Morden and at the University of Minnesota. The new hybrids have larger flowers, bloom earlier and have a more vigorous growth habit. Choice of bloom colour was also expanded by the introduction of this new series. Now hardy chr ysanthemums are available in bronze, orange, purple and mauve, red, yellow, and white. The plants are quite substantial and set bud and bloom earlier than the older varieties so that their colour can be enjoyed a lot longer before hard frost cuts them down. They will withstand light frosts. Chrysanthemums should be planted in full sun in rich soil. They must be planted w h e re t h e re i s e xc e l l e n t drainage, particularly in the spring. These plants will not tolerate sitting in wet soil in the spring and the roots will rot. Although they are winter hardy, it is a good idea to add some mulch around the plants before freeze-up. Refrain from cutting the tops off the plants in the fall; leave them in place to offer some protection from the cold and to capture snow to act as a mulch. There are many displays of chrysanthemums in stores at this time of year. Some of the pots are huge — over 60 cm in diameter and the chrysanthemums in them look like giant

coloured mushrooms. The colours are vibrant and the plants are irresistible. These are not hardy chrysanthemums but rather florist chr ysanthemums. Don’t even bother trying to save them by planting them in the garden — they will die. Florist chrysanthemums do not produce underground shoots (stolons) like the hardy ones do; this allows the hardy ones to survive the cold winter while the florist ones cannot. If you have no chrysanthemums in your garden, you may want to purchase a pot or two of florist chrysanthemums to enjoy during the autumn. They make lovely displays on porches and in entranceways. To get the most out of your purchase, you will have to water them regularly and pull them indoors or cover them during cold nights — well worth it as they will bloom well into the fall with proper care. For a fall display, combine a couple of florist chrysanthemums with gourds, pumpkins, or dried material. This may tempt you to buy some hardy chrysanthemums so that you will have them in your garden next year. Postpone the purchase until spring as even the newer varieties can be a bit touchy when it comes to overwintering. Add them to your garden and you will enjoy their blooms next fall. Albert Parsons writes from Minnedosa, Manitoba

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 post-and-fill methods of construction were known to log buildings throughout Europe and North America, although represented in Western Canada mainly through structures built by Ukrainian and French Canadian settlers. Vertical posts were grooved to receive short, horizontal pieces of logs. This method of construction was popular in areas where timber was either scarce or of poor quality. This barn is located in southeastern Manitoba near Vita and has been unused for many years. It offers excellent detail on the methods of post-and-fill construction used by some Ukrainian builders.

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EU plans payments for farmers hit by Russia sanctions Europe’s Baltic states are the worst hit by Russia’s retaliatory measures By Nigel Hunt Brussels / Reuters

he European Commission announced a 500-millioneuro ($557-million) package of measures on Sept. 7 to provide relief for farmers stung by slumping prices, triggered partly by the loss of exports to Russia due to EU sanctions against the country. The crisis has triggered a wave of protests which culminated on Monday with nearly 5,000 farmers and more than 1,000 tractors arriving in Brussels, where an emergency meeting of the EU’s Agriculture Council was being held. “This package will allow for 500 million euros of EU funds to be used for the benefit of farmers immediately. This is a robust and decisive response,” European Commission vice-president Jyrki Katainen said. The package was discussed by the EU’s Agriculture Council, which consists of farm ministers from member states, on Sept. 7. Some details have not yet been finalized. “We are pleased with the initial reactions (from ministers),” commission spokesman Daniel Rosario said. The European Commission — the EU executive — said it was seeking to help farmers with cash flow difficulties, stabilize markets and improve the functioning of the supply chain. The plan allows member states to advance some payments to farmers and the commission said it was working closely with the European Investment Bank to design financial instruments where repayments were linked to commodity prices. Albert Jan Maat, president of farmers’ group Copa, said Russia was one of the EU’s main markets

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and sanctions imposed as part of the dispute over Ukraine last year had led to the loss of about 5.5 billion euros (C$8.2 billion) of agrifood exports. “This situation is not our fault yet it is our sector that is being hit the most. EU farmers are paying the price for international politics,” he said. Farmers have been facing a worsening cash flow crisis. “ We a r e n ow i n e a r l y September, bills have not been paid for the summer and a lot of milk producers will not be able to see their way through the winter unless cash is put on the table immediately,” said Mansel Raymond, dairy chairman at Copa. Milk prices paid to EU farmers are down 20 per cent from last year at 30 euro cents a litre (C45 cents) on average. In the Baltic states, worst hit by Russian sanctions, prices are even lower at around 20 euro cents. The commission said it had not yet finalized the national distribution of the support funds but there would be “particular regard to those member states which have been most affected by market developments.”

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Tractors are seen among tear gas during clashes as farmers and dairy farmers from all over Europe take part in a demonstration outside a European Union farm ministers’ emergency meeting at the EU Council headquarters in Brussels, Belgium, September 7, 2015. photo: REUTERS/Yves Herman

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Battle lines drawn as U.S. legislative fight over labelling looms It’s too early to say which side will prevail in the prolonged debate over whether food products made from GMOs should be labelled BY CAREY GILLAM Reuters

ombatants in a national food fight over labelling genetically modified products are gearing up for a showdown in the U.S. Senate, campaign leaders said Sept. 8. The tactics range from oldfashioned lobbying to modern social media campaigns, and both sides say it is too early to tell who will prevail. “I feel like we’re in the final battle now,” said David Bronner, a California business owner and leading backer of mandatory labelling for foods made with genetically engineered crops, also known as GMOs. Bronner, CEO of Dr. Bronner’s Magic Soaps, said in a phone interview he has purchased $250,000 in advertising space in several national publications to identify what GMO critics see as concerns about GMO crops, and to challenge what he called a “smokescreen” promoted by corporations and others who say GMOs and the pesticides used on them are safe. Bronner has already spent well over $2 million on efforts to pass GMO labelling laws in several states. His new ad buy includes advertorials in The

New Yorker, The Nation, Forbes and other publications. Leaders of the Just Label It movement say consumers want mandatory labelling so they can make informed choices about consuming foods made with GMOs. They have been meeting with senators, armed with 50,000 signatures from consumers the group said support mandatory GMO labelling. The group said last month its “#ConcealOrReveal” hashtag reached more than nine million people through social media. On the other side, the Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA), which represents more than 300 food companies, is also lobbying lawmakers hard and using social media. GMA and many top agricultural companies say GMO crops are as safe as conventional crops, and say mandatory labelling would result in unnecessary costs and confusion for consumers through an unworkable patchwork of state laws. “This issue is a five-alarm fire for our industry,” GMA vicepresident Michael Gruber said in a phone interview. “We need to get this resolved before the end of the year.” Gruber said a U.S Senate agriculture committee is expected to take up the issue late this

A demonstrator holds a sign during a rally in support of GMO labelling in San Francisco, California Oct. 6, 2012. The debate is continuing in Washington, D.C. photo: REUTERS/Stephen Lam

month. The association wants to see the Senate approve a measure like the one passed by the U.S. House of Representatives in July that creates a national, voluntary standard for labelling and blocks mandatory GMO labelling, including pre-empting a state labelling law set to take effect next year in Vermont. Gruber said leaders from 500 different organizations supported

the House measure and many are also reaching out to senators. The debate over the safety of GMOs heated up in March when the World Health Organization’s cancer research unit classified glyphosate, the key herbicide sprayed on genetically modified crops, as “probably” cancer causing for humans. Glyphosate residues have been detected in food and water.

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Agriculture research needs to focus on future challenges The institute said rising population, climate change and the need to find alternatives to fossil fuels are priorities

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Farmers in Western Canada, whose crops have been battered this year by drought and hail, may be in line for a break in the weather as they bring in the harvest. Temperatures are forecast to remain above freezing for more than a week, delaying the first significant harvest frost later than normal. For farmers still waiting for canola to ripen, milder-thanusual overnight temperatures may generate a few more bushels of production per acre. “On a year where we’ve basically had frost every month except July, it would be pretty important,” said Trevor Scherman, who farms near Battleford, Sask. “It would be awesome if it would hold off.” Scherman had to reseed all of his canola in May after the spring frost, pushing back its maturity date. Crops in his area have also been damaged by dry conditions and hail. The first killing frost during harvest — temperatures cold enough to stop plants from growing further — is not likely to reach Alberta and central Saskatchewan until around Sept. 16, and touch Manitoba on Sept. 18, said Don Keeney, senior agricultural meteorologist at Maryland-based MDA Information Systems. Normally, the first widespread frost occurs up to a week earlier. Canada, the world’s biggest canola producer and sixth-largest wheat grower, is on track to producing the smallest all-wheat and canola crops in five years, due mainly to dry weather, Statistics Canada reported last month. Even so, global grain supplies are poised to reach record highs, and the United States is expected to produce a bumper crop of soybeans, which like canola, is used to produce vegetable oil and meal. Most of the region’s canola will advance enough to avoid harm from frost by next week, except for some pockets of Saskatchewan’s northern growing area and western Manitoba, said Bruce Burnett, weather and crop specialist at grain marketer G3 Canada Ltd. Frost may damage soybeans, a late-developing crop, in Manitoba and southeastern Saskatchewan, he added. Wheat, barley and oats are less vulnerable to frost. He a v y ra i n s b e f o re Labour Day forced farmers to suspend the harvest in Canada’s main crop-growing region. Burnett estimated farmers have harvested 35-40 per cent of Western Canada’s canola and just over half of spring wheat, ahead of the usual pace due to brisk progress in southern areas.

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anada needs a forwardlooking agriculture research policy to help feed a burgeoning global population, cope with climate change and develop alternatives to fossil fuels, says the Agriculture Institute of Canada. It has released a proposal to create a strong scientific base that “will be the primary source of innovation and productivity enhancements needed to meet these future challenges,” says AIC CEO Serge Buy. “If Canada is to regain its leadership in agricultural research, this is a good first step,” he adds. “The concrete steps outlined in this policy can pave the way for the future.” The institute, which represents academics and researchers in agri-food issues and related disciplines, has spent nearly two years consulting with its members, farm groups and government officials on the scope of the policy. The AIC’s purpose when it was formed in 1920 was to develop a national research policy. It contains five basic themes and the measures that scientists, industry and governments need to implement to achieve them. They are:

• Setting long-term national goals in agricultural research; • Better consulting all stakeholders when establishing research priorities; • Recognizing Canada has global responsibilities in agriculture research; • Enhancing the transfer knowledge from researchers to farmers and others; • Providing stable and predictable financial support for both fundamental and applied research. Buy says AIC will treat the research policy as a living document and continue to consult on its contents to keep them relevant. As well, it will provide an annual checklist on the progress of implementing its plans. It will require “a shared vision and commitment from governments, producers and industry” to succeed. Canada shouldn’t conduct agriculture research in isolation, the policy points out. “We must acknowledge Canada’s partnership role in international efforts to meet future food security and climate change challenges.” It must also make sure that what the scientists and researchers discover is shared with the industry and the public. One of the first steps is the creation of “a national body to develop medium- and long-term agricultural research priorities and strategies.” While the federal Science,

Fewer cash grain sales expected this fall in U.S. Cash-market prices are falling below producers’ targets By Mark Weinraub Chicago / Reuters

ash market sales of corn and soybeans will probably be slow around the U.S. this fall, as weakness in the futures market and crumbling basis levels have left prices well below growers’ targets and threatened profitability. But the downturn has not killed farmers’ hopes for a fall rally, even with expectations of robust production building as harvest nears. “They got bulled up in June and early July when they saw everything that was under water,” an Indiana grain dealer said. “They will gamble.” As heavy rains gave way to favourable growing weather, Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) November soybean futures, which track the crop that will be harvested in the coming weeks, have fallen 17 per cent from their summer peak. Prices bottomed out at the lowest September price for the new-crop soybean futures contract since 2006. December corn futures were down 19 per cent from their summer peak. At current prices, most farmers are likely to take a loss on any corn or soybeans they sell as production costs outstrip what is being offered on the cash market. That reckoning has made storage an attractive option, even as

most analysts see a bleak outlook for prices due to the abundant supplies and weakening export demand. “I think most guys are probably looking to store on farm,” said Ryan Wagner, a farmer at Roslyn, S.D., about 200 km south of Fargo. “If they cannot find the room on farm, they will probably let the elevator store it and then pay the storage fee, thinking that a rally might outpace… what they have got to pay in storage.” Both corn and soybean futures have rallied in October and November in six of the last 10 years, giving farmers hope for a similar move this fall. Corn has gained an average 14.9 per cent during harvest rallies, while the average soybean gain has been 12.7 per cent. Also, many farmers locked in prices for some of their fall crops during a rally from mid-June to mid-July that pushed new-crop corn futures up 25 per cent to a one-year high. New-crop soybean futures gained nearly 17 per cent in that time, peaking at an eight-month high on concerns about excessive rains limiting production. Those summer sales will provide many farmers with enough cash flow during the fall to delay booking new sales unless they have to cover a big expense. “If they can afford to store it,” Wagner said, “I think they will.”

Technology and Innovation Council identified agriculture as a priority research area, it “lacks the mandate to be a co-ordinating body to bring multiple stakeholders together to develop the needed medium- and long-term research strategies.” A national research co-ordinator “will help us to create a road map to meet our future food security and environmental challenges and become a global leader in agricultural innovation and sustainability.” Domestic and foreign consumers are demanding more information on how their food was produced,” the policy statement says. “Their views on human health, plant and animal health, and the health of ecosystems and the environment will continue to impact the sector in ways that were not imaginable 50 years ago.

“Agriculture and agricultural research relies on the public’s trust for success,” the policy adds. The co-ordinating body would look for research that “monitors social concerns and expectations regarding agriculture, and search for ways to meet these concerns and expectations through basic research and development of new technology.” The co-ordinating body would also look for funding from a diverse range of sources including governments, industry and producers, as well as co-funding from other research disciplines. It says researchers need stable and predictable government support — both at the federal and provincial levels to work on longterm solutions. But better coordination of priorities will reduce duplication and provide a better return on investment, it says.

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Russia’s fall-seeded acres expected to rise Moscow / Reuters / Russian farmers are on track to increase winter grain plantings for the 2016 crop, spurred by higher domestic prices, the SovEcon agriculture consultancy said Sept. 9. Domestic grain prices in Russia, one of the world’s top wheat exporters, have been supported by a weakened ruble, caused by lower oil prices and western sanctions related to the Ukraine crisis. “The increase in prices for agriculture inputs has been lagging the growth in domestic ruble prices for grain,” said Andrey Sizov, head of SovEcon. Domestic prices for third-class wheat have risen 35 per cent year on year to 10,100 rubles (C$194) per tonne. The ruble has weakened by 44 per cent against the U.S. dollar. Export f.o.b. prices have fallen by around a quarter and were at C$240 per tonne in early September. But lower global oil prices have constrained price hikes for fuel, fertilizers and pesticides, so farmers’ production ruble costs rose by about 10-15 per cent, according to SovEcon’s estimate. The Agriculture Ministry now expects winter crops to be sown on 17.1 million hectares for the 2016 crop, up from last year’s 16.8 million hectares. As of Sept. 7, Russia had sown five million hectares, or 30 per cent of its planned area for winter crops, compared with 4.4 million hectares at the same stage a year ago. Winter grains usually account for about 40 per cent of Russia’s annual crop. This year’s sowing campaign is running ahead of last year’s pace thanks to favourable weather in the area from Volgograd to Tatarstan, Sizov said. However, the weather is dry and rain is needed in Russia’s southern regions of Krasnodar, Rostov and Stavropol, the key area for wheat production and exports.

Glencore to rein in debt as commodity slump persists Viterra’s owner proposes to offer minority stakes in some unnamed agriculture assets By Olivia Kumwenda-Mtambo Reuters

ining and trading c o m p a n y G l e n c o re a c k n ow l e d g e d t h e severity of the global commodity market slump as it suspended dividends and said Sept. 7 it would sell assets and new shares to cut heavy debts built up through years of rapid expansion. The London-listed company came under pressure to cut its net debt of US$30 billion, one of the largest in the industry, as prices for its key products, copper and coal, sank to more than six-year lows. Despite the rout in commodity prices, Glencore had said only last month that its cash flow was “comfortable” to

service the debt, return cash to shareholders and support growth. The market did not share this view, especially after Swissbased Glencore lowered its earnings forecast for its trading division, an unusual step given the company’s track record for winning bets on trends in raw material prices. Glencore said Monday it would cut net debt by a third by the end of 2016. It will sell assets and raise $2.5 billion in a share sale, with its billionaire directors diverting part of their wealth back into the business (all figures US$). The company proposed also to raise about $2 billion from the sale of assets, including an offer of “minority participation of third-party strategic investors in certain of Glencore’s

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Under pressure Glencore labours under a higher debt load than its mining peers in part because its trading unit uses borrowed money to take large positions that generate tight margins. Formerly just a commodities trader, Glencore surfed a boom in raw materials prices since the start of the 2000s driven by accelerating emerging economies to become a global mining giant. A 2011 flotation made multi-billionaires of several Glencore directors. In 2013, Glencore bought peer Xstrata for $41 billion. Glencore has already disposed of some non-core mining assets it inherited through its Xstrata takeover and has tr immed capital spending plans for this year and 2016. But analysts had expected more cost savings. Glencore also said it had suspended dividends until further notice. It would not pay a final dividend for 2015, which would save about $1.6 billion, while around $800 million would be saved from the suspension of the 2016 interim dividend. The company said it expected to save some $500 million to $1 billion from further cuts in capital spending by the end of 2016. It expects to reduce working capital by an additional $1.5 billion by the end of next June. The company stuck to its forecast for the trading division to make an operating profit (EBIT) this year of $2.5 billion to $2.6 billion, adding: “(we) remain confident of our longterm guidance range of $2.7 billion to $3.7 billion.” But there were calls for Glencore to reveal more of the workings of its powerful trading arm. It does not say how much trading profit comes from arbitrage, supply chain activities or directional bets and only discloses volumes marketed and overall profits, said Morningstar analyst David Wang. “As such, we can’t distinguish what portion of the profits of the division are correlated with prices or the activities that should be less correlated with commodity prices,” he added.

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Drought, floods wreck crops in Papua New Guinea highlands After heavy floods, El Niño has left the highlands’ dry season even drier By Catherine Wilson Avaninofi / Thomson Reuters Foundation

ne day last March, farmers in this village on the banks of the Kafetina River, in the mountainous highlands of Papua New Guinea, watched their food gardens swept away by pouring rain, flooding and landslides. Just months later, a severe drought has engulfed the country, affecting nearly a million people in the highlands and leaving many facing severe food shortages until rains return at the end of the year. The Papua New Guinea government’s National Disaster Centre estimates that providing food to families that need it will cost C$16 million over the next four months, as the country endures what some are calling the strongest El Niño climate phenomenon in memory, according to the International Organization for Migration. Weather extremes are forecast to worsen this century in this southwest Pacific Island state and have led the government to focus on boosting rainwater harvesting and introducing crops tolerant of extreme weather. Food growers in Avaninofi say the extreme rainfall that launched this year’s problems was unprecedented. Pa p u a Ne w Gu i n e a c a n receive three metres of rainfall a year. But no one in Avaninofi was prepared for the destruction unleashed in March by torrential rain, gale-force winds and hailstorms, which affected more than 100,000 people across the country, local people say. In some areas, such as East New Britain province, nearly a quarter of the country’s average rainfall for the month fell within 24 hours. “We have never experienced such flooding before. It took everything: the food crops and also some of the cash crops, especially the coffee, and we were left with nothing,” Frank Sifeu, a resident of Avaninofi in Henganofi district, Eastern Highlands province, told the Thomson Reuters Foundation. Coffee and banana trees, peanut, tomato and corn crops, and seven houses were washed away. One child drowned, he said. Na i s m a n M i t i o, a f o o d crop officer with the Eastern Highlands provincial division of agriculture, said the deluge also triggered “a number of landslides from different locations (on the mountainsides) which removed whole food gardens, coffee trees, citrus and vegetable gardens. “It swept the gardens away to the river and buried some of them, too. At the same time the river flooded and gardens beside the riverbed were washed away,” he said. Six of the country’s 22 provinces were pronounced disaster areas in March, including Gulf province in the country’s south, Jiwaka in the interior and the eastern autonomous region of Bougainville. More than 80 per cent of the country’s population of 7.2 mil-

lion depend on agriculture for food and income. Losses and damages to infrastructure, commercial farming and livelihoods were estimated at more than 100 million kina (C$47 million), according to the Papua New Guinean government. But the people of Avaninofi say moving away from the river to avoid further losses is not an option as the village is surrounded by steep mountains and there is no other suitable place to live. In the disaster’s aftermath, the provincial government stepped in to provide villagers with emergency food supplies and new planting materials, such as sweet potato and cassava cuttings, African yam and cabbage seeds.

“(The floods) took everything: the food crops and also some of the cash crops, especially the coffee, and we were left with nothing.” frank sifeu

Drought hits But then the long dry season arrived in April — and a drought that appears to have been worsened by a particularly strong El Niño climate phenomenon this year. “We tried to plant the crops, but due to the dry weather the

heat has withered most of the food that we planted,” Sifeu of Avaninofi said. Lisa Ovifa, a farmer in the village, also has seen her vegetable garden turn into little more than a patch of parched earth by the mostly dry riverbed. “The soil is very hard and we have tried irrigating it with river water, but it has not helped, so we are surviving on bananas and cassava,” she said. Ra i n s s h o u l d re t u r n by November, but it will take a further three months to produce the first harvest, families say. In the meantime, they will buy fresh produce from other communities to survive, Sifeu said. “People up in the mountains, in the rainforest area, they will bring down food and sell it on the roadside or at the

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Swan River Minitonas Durban

Winnipegosis

Roblin

Dauphin

Grandview

Ashern

Gilbert Plains

Fisher Branch

Ste. Rose du Lac Russell

Parkland

Birtle

Langruth

Neepawa

Hamiota

Gladstone

Rapid City

Reston Melita

Brandon

Treherne

Killarney

Pilot Mound Crystal City

Beausejour

Elm Creek

Sanford

Ste. Anne

Carman

Mariapolis

Lac du Bonnet

Winnipeg

Austin

Souris

Boissevain

Stonewall Selkirk

Portage Carberry

Westman

Waskada

Interlake

Erickson Minnedosa

Virden

Arborg

Lundar Gimli

Shoal Lake

St. Pierre

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ANNOUNCEMENTS THIRD CROSSING AG MUSEUM thrashing days & 3rd Annual Toy show w/farm toys, yard layouts & trains, 25+ tables. Sep 19th & 20th. Hwy 16 West at Gladstone MB. Contact (204)385-2877

GUN & MILITARIA SHOW Sunova Centre West St Paul Rec Centre 48 Holland Rd Located North of the North Perimeter Hwy between McPhillips & Main St off Kapelus Rd WINNIPEG, MB. SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2015 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Adults $5.00 – Women free Children under 12 accompanied by an adult free There will be dealers from Ontario, Saskatchewan and Manitoba Show Sponsored by the MCC of C Call our toll-free number to take advantage of our Prepayment Bonus. Prepay for 3 weeks and we’ll run your ad 2 more weeks for free. That’s 5 weeks for the price of 3. Call 1-800-782-0794 today!

AUCTION SALES AUCTION SALES Manitoba Auctions – Parkland RELOCATION AUCTION SALE for Don & Judy Diswinka Sat., Sept 26th 10:00AM Erickson, MB in the Erickson Recreation Centre. Large quantity of Woodworking & Mechanics Tools. (4) Riding Lawn Tractors include JD 300, Loader & Tiller; JD 318, PS, Wheel Weights, 48-in Mower Deck; JD 112 & 212. (2) JD Snowblowers & Mower Decks; Self-propelled Sickle Mower; Rototiller, Log Splitter; 5 in 1 Shop Smith Woodworking Machine; Large Generator; Saws; Drills; Grinders; Nailers; & much more. See the website listed below for detailed listing & photos. Hudson Auction Service (204)764-2447 or cells (204)764-0288 or (204)764-0173 Website: www.globalauctionguide.com

AUCTION SALES Manitoba Auctions – Westman DONOGH ANTIQUES, BRANDON, MB. Complete Liquidation Auction Sale Sat., Sept 19th 9:30AM DST location 4-mi south Brandon (their building has been sold) Everything Sells. Includes complete inventory quality antiques, Beautiful furniture; store fixtures; showcases & misc; 3 oak hall seats; 6 curved glass china cabinets; 2 oak roll-top desks; 4 armoires; plank harvest table, 50-pc Carnival glass collection; much, much more; Check websites www.mrankinauctions.com, www.rosstaylorauction.com or Phone for sale listing. Donogh Antiques (204)727-1088; (204)729-1212. Murray Rankin Auctions, (204)534-7401 Killarney MB, Very large Auction.

AUCTION SALES Saskatchewan Auctions TARGET HOMEBUILDERS AUCTION Construction Auction Sat., Sept 19th 2015 9:30AM Sheho SK. Resident House plus 8 unfinished houses.***All houses are new, ready to move, and have inspection papers. Each house may vary in completed stages. Homes can be finished for approximately $50,000.00*** VEHICLES: 2015 Ford F150 XLT 4x4 Truck: V8, 5.4, crew cab, auto, fully loaded, 20,000-kms, excellent; 2013 Ford F150 Super Cab Truck: V8 5.4, air, cruise, tilt, showing 257,000; 2012 Ford F250 Super Duty Truck: V8, 5.4 crew cab, air, cruise, tilt, 182,000-kms; 2007 Lincoln Mark LT: Truck: 4-dr, auto, fully loaded; 1991 Chev Super Cab Truck: auto. TRAILERS: 2013 18-ft Trail Pro car hauler; 2012 25-ft Canadian Hauler enclosed trailer: tandem axle, ramp door, nice; 2012 19-ft Canadian Hauler enclosed trailer: tandem axle, ramp door; 2012 Trail Pro 19-ft Dump tandem trailer: w/14-ft tandem axle w/dump box; 2006 12-ft Z-Tech enclosed trailer: single axle, ramp door, nice. RECREATION: 1978 28-ft GMC Motorhome: canopy, air, sleeps 6; 1985 Chev C10 Beauville Van: V8 Auto; Artic Cat 400 4x4 Quad: showing 4,300-kms; New Troy built 28-in snowblower; Like new Yardman riding lawn mower. PROPERTY: 9.1-acs in RM of Insinger situated along Hwy 16 & south side of Sheho Access. Serviced w/power & water. Excellent location. 2 lots downtown Sheho, East of old town office; 8 lots across from resident house in a block of 1500-sq.ft landscaped pad, for house or garage; 1500-sq.ft garage or house package: roof & 2x6 prefab walls, doors, & windows. (was built for 1500-sq.ft pad) Could be sold with above lots or separate. Plus new household, tools, new building supplies, plus more!! Note: Golden opportunity to buy a house at your own price, finish it, or get it finished by Target Builders. Online Bidding 2:00pm. Payment to be made day of sale by cash, debit card, cheque only with irreversible letter of credit from bank. Visit www.ukrainetzauction.com for updated listing and pictures. Sale conducted by Ukrainetz Auction Theodore SK. (306)647-2661. License #915851 TARGET HOMEBUILDERS AUCTION construction auction. Sat., Sept 19th, 2015 9:30am Sheho, SK. Featuring One Residence House complete and 8 partially finished houses, property. Plus trucks, trailers, real estate, carpentry tools, household furniture, 2 garden sheds, plumbing supplies, fixtures, cupboards, etc. visit www.ukrainetzauction.com and watch for complete pictures and listing. Sale conducted by Ukrainetz Auction Theodore SK. (306)647-2661. License #915851

Riverton, MB - South 3 Miles on Hwy #8 then East 2 Miles on Balaton Rd. Contact: Eric (204) 641-1390 Late Model, Low Hours Well Maintained Equipment! It All Sells Unreserved! Internet Bidding - BidSpotter.com

Excavators: 01 JD 110 * 09 Hitachi ZX 200 LC-3 *10 JD 200 DLC * 06 CAT 320 CL *11 JD 290G LC * Crawlers: 98 Cat D6M LGP * 06 JD 750 J LGP * 97 JD 650 G LGP * 08 JD 750 J Crawler * Graders: 03 Case 885 * 07 Volvo G 960 * 87 Champion 740 * Wheel Loader / Skidder: 04 JD 648 G Grapple Skidder * 99 CAT 938 G Wheel Loader * Heavy Trucks: (Wet Kits & Safeties On All) 99 Int. 9200 Eagle * 96 Int 9200 * 02 Int. 9200 I Eagle * 97 Freightliner * 96 Int 9200 * 99 Int. 9200 Eagle * 89 Ford 9000 Tandem * 95 Int. 4900 Tandem 15’ Gravel Box * 86 Intl Mdl 1954 w 1800 Gal Water Tank * Rock Trucks: 06 J D 350 D 6 x 6 Articulate Dump Truck * 06 JD 400 D 6 x 6 Articulate Dump Truck * Trailers: (All with Safeties) 2) Canuck R12 28’ End Dump Trailer 1) 11 , 1) 10 * 2) Clement Scissor Lift End Dump 33’ 1) 92 , 1) 89 98 Trail Boss Tandem 21’ * 97 Dorsey 48’ Tandem Highboy * 04 Witzco Challenger RG 50, 50 Ton Tri Axle Lowboy Detach Neck * 00 Deopker 40 Ton Low Bed Tri Axle * 10 16’ Flat Deck * 13 ETNYRE Blackhawk 55 Ton Tri Axle Lowboy * 06 H Enclosed 16’ Tandem * Light Trucks: 06 Ford F 550 HD 4 x 4 Crew Cab Service Truck w Crane * 95 Ford XLT 350 Service Truck * 11 GMC 2500 Crew Cab 4 x 4 Z71 Dsl * 03 Chev 2500 4 x 4 Dsl Ext Cab * 06 Ford F150 4 x 4 * 95 GMC 3500 Ext Cab Dsl 4 x 4 * 05 GMC 2500 HD Sierra * 00 Chev 350 Dually 18 Passenger Van 6.5 L Dsl * 07 GMC 2500 Ext Cab 4 x 4 6.6 Dsl * Skid Steer: 12 JD 333 D Skidsteer on Tracks * 13 J.D. 60” Mulcher Attach * 84” Tines & Grapple Attach * Excavator Attach.: 2) Rippers 42”, 50” * 3) Wrist Twist Buckets up to 72” * 6) Buckets 22” to 54” * 2) 52” Bush Cutters * 1) 52”Mulcher * 3) Tree Shear Grapple 24”, 29” * Herder 10’ Bullrush Cutter * Misc: 3 Bunk Houses * Culverts * 25KW Gen Set Mounted In Fruehauf 26’ Semi Frt Trailer * Blast Mats * Fuel Slip Tank * 2273 Litre Fuel Tanks * New, Over 20 Retreads * Stihl Brush Saws * Stihl Chain Saws * Dolmer Quick Saw * 25) Al. Wind Master Sign Stands * Construction Signs * Glow Posts * Various Construction Related Items Service Maintenance Items * Safety Items *

Stuart McSherry (204) 467-1858 or (204) 886-7027

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AUCTION SALES Auctions Various SHOP & HOUSEHOLD AUCTION for Bill & Mary Reimer Sep 26, 11AM at Plumas. Directions: 8-mi W of Plumas on Pr. Rd#265 or 11-mi E of HWY #5 on Pr. Rd#265. TRUCKS: 1998 GMC 1500 SLE, 6.5-dsl, 4x4, crew cab, stereo, power locks, power windows, box liner, new tires, 384000-km; 2006 Chevy 1/2 ton, 8-cyl gas engine, crew cab, CD player, stereo, power locks, power windows, good tires, 87569-mi; CONCRETE FORMS AND TOOLS: 2x8 concrete wall forms new; large variety of used concrete forms including corners; metal round bin pad forms 8” to 30” in height; snap ties; wailer bars; Hilti DD 200 diamond drilling rig; Hilti DX 450 Ramset; variety of rebar; trowels; concrete anchors; safety poles; SHOP TOOLS: Lincoln power mig welder 255c (less tank); 20 metal cutting band saw; welding table w/vice; anvil w/cart; drill press; bench grinder; air impact 1” drive w/hose & 2 sockets; variety of chains; tire bead breaking hammer; router, planer, sander; bolts & nuts w/cabinet; lower tool box; 18v DeWalt impact; fuel hose and nozzle; 200-gal. fuel tank w/electric pump; steel rack w/steel; parts washer; 21 pc 1” drive socket set; many more tools; LAWN AND GARDEN: 314 JD garden tractor w/tiller; STX 46 JD Garden tractor w/mower; garden tools; BBQ wood or coal; 2-45 gal. plastic barrels; coolers; back pack sprayer; picnic table; 2 story play house w/slide; MISC: Monarch water pump (new); spraying control system; painting supplies; RV supplies; grain hopper; PTO water pump; HOUSEHOLD: Oak table w/6 chairs; china cabinet; sofa & love seat; sectional; 2-recliners; 2-wooden rocking chairs; 2-floor lamps; table lamps; upright piano and bench; 12-ft shuffle table; filing cabinet; fax machine; 3-office desks; toys; books; much, much more! Pennwest Auctions Peter Penner Austin, MB, CA Ph:(204)385-2970. Owner (204)637-2211. See list w/pictures on Global Auction Guide. pennwestauctions@gmail.com

AUTO & TRANSPORT AUTO & TRANSPORT Semi Trucks & Trailers 2004 ADVANCE SUPER B grain trailer. $25,000. Macgregor, MB. Ph:(204)871-0925.

AUTO & TRANSPORT Vehicles Various OLD JEEP FOR SALE. Old truck 47 Chevy tonne & 1/2 for sale too. (204)848-2254

BUILDING & RENOVATIONS BUILDING & RENOVATIONS Roofing

PRICE TO CLEAR!! 75 truckloads 29 gauge full hard 100,000PSI high tensile roofing & siding. 16 colours to choose from. B-Gr. coloured......................70¢/ft.2

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

Ask about our blowout colours...65¢/ft.2

BUILDINGS

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FALL EQUIPMENT AUCTION SATURDAY OCTOBER 3rd 10:00 AM

Live Internet Bidding

Location: 218 Brandt St. Steinbach, MB

Partial List: HEAVY TRUCKS & TRAILERS

TOOLS, YARD EQUIPMENT & BUILDINGS

• 1997 Midland Super B Grain Trailers, Safety Certified • 1996 Ford L9000 w/ 20ft Grain Box & Hoist, Roll Top • 2001 MACK Vision CX613 Tandem • 40ft C-Can Shipping Container • 45ft Dry Van Storage Trailer

• 37 Ton Log Splitter Horizontal/Vertical w/ 13 HP Honda Engine • New Log Lift For Log Splitter • 13 HP Honda Engine • Large Selection Of Lawn Tractors • Sarlo Self-Propelled High Wheel Mower 24in Deck w/ Briggs Engine • Air Bumper Jack 2500lb Capacity • (2) 2 Wheel Dump Trailer 1200lb Capacity • 3000 PSI Electric Pressure Washer • New Hydraulic Cylinders • 4400lb Pallet Jacks • 80in Heavy Duty 3 PTH Roto Tiller • 2 New Towing Recovery Straps • Flux Core 125 Wire Welder • 4400lb Pallet Jacks • 50 & 20 Ton Air/Hydraulic Bottle Jacks • HD 14” Dry Cut Metal Saw • High Capacity #12 3/4 HP SS Meat Grinder • Stainless Steel Sausage Stuffer • Commercial Electric Meat Slicer • Cover-All 30X85 Canvas Storage Building • Pagoda 20X40 Event Tent • Marquee 16X22 Event Tent

EQUIPMENT • 2008 New Holland BB940A Square Baler w/ 70” Pickup, 35X32 Bales

TRACTORS • 8630 Ford Diesel Tractor, MFWD, Cab, Loader, 3 PTH • 4630 John Deere Diesel Tractor

VEHICLES & RVS • 2008 Dodge Ram 3500 Crew Cab, 6.7L Cummins Diesel, 4X4, Safetied, 272K • 2005 Kia Sedona EX • 2006 Volkswagen Jetta TDI, 276K, Safetied • 2005 Kia Sedona, 190K • 2002 Nissan Maxima • 2000 Pontiac Bonneville • 1995 Chateau 23LB Travel Trailer

SKID STEER ATTACHMENTS • Stout 48in Walk-Thru Pallet Forks 4000lb capacity • (3) 84” Hydraulic Skid Steer Snow Plow/Dozer • Stout Stump Grinder SG-13R • Stout Rock & Brush Bucket Grapples • Fork Extentions

CORRAL PANELS & LIVESTOCK SUPPLIES • • • •

Rugged Ranch Squeeze Chute (new) Large Qty Corral Panels Approx 200 (new) 9ft 6in, 7ft, & 8ft Heavy & Light Duty Panels 330ft Rolls Farm Fence

PLUS MUCH MORE!! 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

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BUILDINGS

CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT 6 QUICK ATTACH EXCAVATOR buckets, some trenching & clean-up buckets, plus 6 excavator rippers, some Cat’s & WBM’s. (204)871-0925, MacGregor MB. D7 17A CAT, standard hyd., angle dozer, direct start, good under carriage, $16,000; JD 444C 2-yd wheel loader, $18,500; 1984 Mac dump truck $15,000. www.waltersequipment.com Phone: (204)525-4521.

FARM MACHINERY FARM MACHINERY Grain Dryers

CONCRETE FLATWORK: Specializing in place & finish of concrete floors. Can accommodate any floor design. References available. Alexander, MB. 204-752-2069.

HHM BUILDERS Farm Sheds Garages Tool & Garden Sheds Home Building/Home Renovations Cabins Corral Set Ups Farm & Yard Clean Ups Farm Landscaping

Call: 204-727-8550

Toll Free: 1-877-253-7567 Email: orest@helpfulhandyman.ca

BUSINESS SERVICES BUSINESS SERVICES Crop Consulting

FARM CHEMICAL / SEED COMPLAINTS We also specialize in: agricultural complaints of any nature; Crop ins. appeals; Spray drift; Chemical failure; Residual herbicide; Custom operator issues; Equip. malfunctions. Licensed Agrologist on Staff. For assistance and compensation call

Back-Track InvesTIgaTIons

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FOUILLARD STEEL SUPPLIES LTD.

SEWING ALTERATIONS, ZIPPERS REPLACED, upholstery for furniture, boats & automobiles. Phone (204)727-2694

ST. LAZARE, MB. 1-800-510-3303

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CLOTHING Work Wear

CONTRACTING

BUILDINGS

CONTRACTING Custom Har vesting

AFAB INDUSTRIES IS YOUR SUPERIOR post frame building company. For estimates and information call 1-888-816-AFAB(2322). Website: www.postframebuilding.com

CUSTOM COMBINING: 460 CAT, W PU, $150/hr; 30-ft flex-head, $18/hr; 6 row allcrop header 30-in spacing, $22/hr. Carman MB & surrounding areas. Mike Maddison (204)750-1030.

WILL DO CUSTOM HARVESTING: Peas, cereals, canola, & soybeans. Flex heads, straight heads & PU headers. Professional operation fully insured. Phone:(204)391-5491 or (204)371-9435.

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 Vacuums

CONTRACTING Custom Work

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

CORRAL CLEANER W/3-YD LOADER & 3 vertical spreaders. Taking new customers. Call or text (204)730-3139.

FARM MACHINERY Parts & Accessories

CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT

GOODS USED TRACTOR PARTS: (204)564-2528 or 1-877-564-8734, Roblin, MB.

Cat 920 Loader

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.

FYFE PARTS

Excellent loader for sale. Engine has approx 700-hrs on a rebuilt. Front loader pins replaced. Spare tire & parts book. New battery, alternator, etc. Excellent farm or yard loader. Price is negotiable. $25,000.00 (204)471-1462 allfivecooks@yahoo.ca PRICES REDUCED UP TO 50% sawmill 4 skidders grapple & line, Clark, Timberjack, JD, many parted out; Case 125B Delimber; IH 3986 Feller Buncher; Trailers for moving tree length trees; Case 1085B w/wristotwist bucket; JD 892D excavator; Pioneer crusher; Cat 70 & 463 sprayers cable; Over 20 graders, complete running & parting out, champion, Cat, JD, A/C, several dump boxes; Over 100 pallet forks, new & used up to 8-ft. long; Over 500 loader & back-hoe buckers; Over 900 new & used track rollers in stock; Over 900 new & used tires, mostly industrial sizes; PWR units 7 light plants from 3-5 to 193KW; 4 all terrain cranes 10 to 20-Ton up to 40ft. reach; JLG 80-ft. man lift, many scissors lifts up to 52-ft.; Over 30 forklifts, complete running & parting out many different make & models, skidsteer attachments; Pulp clams & grapples; 2, cub cadet 4WD tractors, Gas DSL, 3-ph, PTO; several 2WD farm tractors, Case, JD, Co-op, MF, IH 484 tractor w/loader, cab, DSL; Bobcat 743 skidsteer 4WD loaders & dozers; Cat 966C hilift w/clam; Volvo L320 9-yd; Bobcat 2000 4WD loader; Clark 45B Cummins DSL; 2 Ford A62 loaders; 4 Cat D2 Crawlers; Cat D6B 44A front & rear dozers; Fiat Allis FL-9 crawler loader; Cat 950 loader 31K series; Cat D6D crawler work ready; Cat D5 crawler w/dozer & winch; Cat D8H 25000 s/n hyd tilt, dozer, canopy; Cat D8H 46A high horse, straight dozer; Cat D7-3T series w/hyd dozer; Cat D6-9U crawler; 2 Cat 955-K crawler loaders; Cat D4-7U. Hundreds of misc machines & attachment. 2 yards over 50-acres. New parts- Big Discounts. Central Canada’s Largest Wreckers of older construction equip. Cambrian Equip Sales Ltd (204)667-2867 or fax (204)667-2932 2003 HIAB MODEL# XS122B-2CL picker, VGC, $12,000 OBO; Magnum headache rack w/Canstar storage boxes, $1200 OBO. Ph (204)745-7445.

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www.fyfeparts.com 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

NEW & USED TRACTOR PARTS NEW COMBINE PARTS Large Inventory of new and remanufactured parts

STEINBACH, MB. Ph. 326-2443 Toll-Free 1-800-881-7727 Fax (204) 326-5878 Web site: farmparts.ca E-mail: roy@farmparts.ca

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3RD ANNUAL HEWSON’S ENTERPRISES EQUIPMENT CONSIGNMENT AUCTION ANGUSVILLE, MB. • SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3rd • 10:00 AM DIRECTIONS: Sale will be held on the Hewson’s Enterprises lot in the North West corner of the town of Angusville, MB. just off highway #45. (Look for the elevator) Watch for signs. Watch for signs sale day (NOTE: Part way there the #478 will come to a junction and go north/south DO NOT turn on to it just continue east to the 9km mark. When you turn off #16 just stay on that road.)

CALL TO BOOK YOUR CONSIGNMENT TODAY. SEED & TILLAGE EQUIPMENT: *35’ Morris Deep Tiller w/ NH3 Kit, New Hitch mount Harrows, 7 Series *Flexi Coil 1720 Tank w/ New unload Auger and Metering System *Valmar 1620 Applicator TRAILERS & TRUCK: *12’ Bobco Stock Trailer, Single Axles INDUSTRIAL: *NEW Stout Brush Grapple 66-9 w/ skid steer quick attach *NEW Stout Brush Grapple HD72-4 close-tine w/ skid steer quick attach *NEW Stout Brush Grapple XHD84-6 w/ skid steer quick attach *NEW Stout Rock Bucket Grapple HD72-3 w/ skid steer quick attach *NEW Stout Walk-Through Pallet Forks 48 in. w/ skid steer quick attach *NEW Stout Full-Back Pallet Forks 48 in. w/ skid steer quick attach *NEW Pallet Forks 48 in. w/ skid steer quick attach *NEW 82’’ Heavy Duty Rotary Tiller c/w: gear drive, 3 point PTO shaft w/overrunning clutch *(2) NEW 72’’ Forklift Fork Extension *(2) NEW 94’’ Hydraulic Skid Steer Loader Dozer Blade/snow pusher *NEW 72” SKID STEER HYDRAULIC FORK GRAPPLE C/W: 2 cylinders *NEW 84’’ 4-in-1 SKID STEER BUCKET *NEW 84’’ SKID STEER ANGLE SNOW BLADE LIVESTOCK EQUIPMENT: *(approx 65) from 6’ – 16’ (30) Gates & (35) Panels 3PT and ATTACHMENTS: *10 WH 3PT V Rake SHOP EQUIPMENT: *(2) NEW 10FT 20 DRAWER HEAVY DUTY WORK BENCH WITH HANGING WALL c/w 40’’ high hanging wall, stainless steel drawer panel, metal handles *NEW Heavy Duty Tire Changer, c/w: 110v 60 hz *NEW Heavy Duty Wheel Balancer, c/w: 110v 60 hz *(2) NEW 20 ton Air Hydraulic Jack *NEW 10 Ton Digital Floor Scale c/w: 78’’ plate *NEW 10 Compound Miter Saw *(2) NEW 3 Ton Floor Jack *NEW 10pc 14” Diamond Blade Set per lot *(20) NEW 12’ x 20’ Insulated Tarp *Craftsman 10” Radial Saw with Stand *Craftsman Mitre Saw *Band Saw & Stand *Chop Saw on Wheels *Wire Wheel Grinder *Grinding Wheel Grinder *NEW Blades for Saw – Various *Selection of Galvanized Fittings BIN: *Approx 12,000 Bus Grain Ring w/ Complete on pallet w/ tarp *Ring Feeder *Selection of Mounted Bolt Bins - Small *Bolt Bin w/36 Bins LAWN & GARDEN, LEISURE: *JD Push Mower w/ Bagger *Push Mower PATIO BLOCKS: *Decorative Paving Bricks TENTS: *NEW 30FT X 65FT X 15FT Peak Ceiling Double Door Storage Building C/W: commercial fabric, waterproof, UV and Fire Resistant, 12’ x 12’ drive through doors at two ends *NEW 30FT X 40FT X 15FT Peak Ceiling Double Door Storage Building C/W: commercial fabric, waterproof, UV and Fire Resistant, 12’ x 12’ drive through doors at two ends *NEW 20FT X 30FT X 12FT Storage Shelter C/W: commercial fabric, waterproof, UV and Fire Resistant *(2) NEW 10 ft x 20 ft Commercial Instant Pop Up Tent *(2) NEW 16 ft x 22 ft Marquee Event Tent, C/W: 320 sq.ft, one zipper door, 7 windows, heavy duty frames and fabrics ANTIQUES: *Antique Jugs *Antique Mirror *(3) Antique 2 Pane Windows 4’x2’ *(2) Antique 2 Pane Windows 3’x2’ *Antique Copper Boiler MISCELLANEOUS: *Shingles - Brown, Black, Beige *Coal Pail/Ash Pail *(2) Stained Glass Windows Approx 3’ x 1/5’ *(5) 3 Pane Windows Approx 2’x 1 ¾’ *(6) 3 Pane Windows Approx 2’x1’ *(2) Wooden Windows 2’x2’ *(5) Wooden Windows 2’x2’ *(6) Wooden Windows 2’x3’ *Forced Air Oil Furnace *(2) Insulated Exterior Doors 32” x 80” – 1 has glass pane - Brown

FOR MORE INFO OR TO CONSIGN CONTACT HEWSON’S ENTERPRISES 204-773-3025

RETIREMENT EQUIPMENT AUCTION FOR BLUE NORTHERN SALVAGE - LAWRENCE YASKIW SOLSGIRTH, MB. • WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 7th • 11:00 AM A complete list will be coming soon. Please check our website or call Lawrence for more details. Semi trucks * Scrap trailers * Equipment trailers * Loaders * Skidsteer * Tools * Antigue vehicles and equipment * Plus more!!! FOR MORE INFO OR TO CONSIGN CONTACT LAWRENCE PHONE: 204-842-3867 OR CELL: 204-773-0180

UNRESERVED FALL CONSIGNMENT SALE BRANDON, MB. • SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17th • 9:00 AM

DIRECTIONS: Sale will be held at Fraser Auction Service Ltd. Sales yard 1/4 mile north of the junction of highways #1 & #10 on 25 Wheatbelt Road. Brandon, MB. THIS SALE WILL FEATURE: Farm & Industrial Equipment *Trucks *Trailers *Livestock Handling Equipment *Vehicles *Lawn & Leisure *Shop Equipment & Tools, 3PT Hitch & Acreage Equipment * Plus Misc. Pallet Lots & Soooo Much More!!!

CALL TO BOOK YOUR CONSIGNMENT TODAY. HARVEST EQUIPMENT: *Coop 550 Swather *30’ HD Header HAYING EQUIPMENT: *9’ NH Hay Conditioner GRAIN HANDLING EQUIPMENT: *13” x 70’ Farm King Swing Auger, Hyd Drive & Winch, Full Bin indicator, Never Augered Fertilizer, s/n 21900230 *7” x 36’ Auger w/ Electric Motor VEHICLES: *2004 Chevrolet Optra LS, 4 Door, 4 Cyl, White, VIN# KL1JK52Z24K955746, (Proceeds from the sale of this vehicle will go to the TEEN CHALLENGE OF CENTRAL CANADA INC) *2004 Pontiac Montana Ext Passenger Van, 6 Cyl, Gray, VIN# 1GMDX03E04D174360, (Proceeds from the sale of this vehicle will go to the TEEN CHALLENGE OF CENTRAL CANADA INC) *1999 Ford Taurus LX, 4 Door, 6 Cyl, Red, VIN# 1FAFP53U4XG251063, (Proceeds from the sale of this vehicle will go to the TEEN CHALLENGE OF CENTRAL CANADA INC) *1995 Chevrolet Caprice Classic, 4 Door, 8 Cyl, Green, VIN# 1G1BL52WXSR158691, (Proceeds from the sale of this vehicle will go to the TEEN CHALLENGE OF CENTRAL CANADA INC) *1988 Ford Taurus SE, 4 Door, 6 Cyl, Green, PARTS ONLY, VIN# 1FAFP52U2WG156775, (Proceeds from the sale of this vehicle will go to the TEEN CHALLENGE OF CENTRAL CANADA INC) *1978 Prevost Mirage, 47 Seat, Power Trn, 8V, DSL TRUCKS: *2006 Chevy 2500 Extended Cab, 4 WHD, Runs & Drives Great, White, VIN# 1GCHK29U86E193489 *2001 Ford F250 SD Supercab, Extended Cab, 10 Cyl, White, VIN#1FTNX21SX1EA64189, 355, 704 Kms Showing *1997 Dodge Ram 1500 Club Cab, Extended Cab, 8 Cyl, Black, VIN# 1B7HF13Y4VJ573851, (Proceeds from the sale of this vehicle will go to the TEEN CHALLENGE OF CENTRAL CANADA INC) *1991 Ford Ranger Supercab, Extended Cab, 6 cyl, White,VIN# 1FTCR14U9MTA27966, (Proceeds from the sale of this vehicle will go to the TEEN CHALLENGE OF CENTRAL CANADA INC) *1989 Chevrolet C/R 10/1500 Pickup, 8 Cyl, Blue, VIN# 2GCDC14H9K1122829, (Proceeds from the sale of this vehicle will go to the TEEN CHALLENGE OF CENTRAL CANADA INC) *1979 Ford Light Pickup, 6 Cyl, Brown, VIN# SGTBUU51685, 69,322 Miles Showing, NOT RUNNING - BREAK IN PWR LINE, (Proceeds from the sale of this vehicle will go to the TEEN CHALLENGE OF CENTRAL CANADA INC) *(1) NEW 72” TRUCK BOX *(4) NEW 60” TRUCK BOX TENT TRAILER: *2000 Coleman Tent Trailer, Sleeps 6, Fridge, Furnace, Water Tank, VIN# 4CP689F13Y7273025 LIVESTOCK: *(186) NEW 9’6” RANCH PANEL 5’HIGH/5RAILS 32mmPIPE *(70) NEW 9’6” RANCH PANEL 5’HIGH/5RAILS 42mmPIPE *(2) NEW CATTLE SQUEEZE *(52) NEW 7’ SHEEP PANEL WITH PIN SYSTEM 4’3”HIGH 32mmPIPE *(98) NEW 7’ MESH SHEEP PANEL 32mmPIPE *(12) NEW 7’6” RANCH PANEL 5’6”HIGH/6RAILS 60mmPIPE *Chicken Plucker w/ fingered rotary drum *(3) Chicken Waterer, Holds approx 15 Gallons of water LOADER ATTACHMENTS: *Case L655 Loader w/ Mounts, fits MX135, needs hoses 3 PT & ATTACHMENTS: *7’ or 84” Farm King Snow Blower *Buhler Farm King 960 Snowblower 3pt, Dbl Auger, Hyd chute, (painted Ford Blue), s/n 204018110 *3PT Back Blade, Swivels 360 degree, Dbl angles, fits a 120 HP Tractor INDUSTRIAL: *(5) NEW 3PC JOBSITE BOX *(2) NEW 94’’ Hydraulic Skid Steer Loader Dozer Blade/snow pusher *NEW 82’’ Heavy Duty Rotary Tiller c/w: gear drive, 3 point PTO shaft w/overrunning clutch *(2) NEW 72’’ Forklift Fork Extension *NEW 10 Ton Digital Floor Scale c/w: 78’’ plate *NEW 72” SKID STEER HYDRAULIC FORK GRAPPLE C/W: 2 cylinders *NEW 84’’ 4-in-1 SKID STEER BUCKET *NEW 84’’ SKID STEER ANGLE SNOW BLADE *12’Leon Blade, Hyd Angle & tilt - fits CAT Tractor Track Machine, Model 3545 CAT, s/n 23639809 *12’ Blade *Approx 2 Yard Kobelco Track-Hoe Bucket SHOP TOOLS & EQUIPMENT: *(2) NEW 10FT 20 DRAWER HEAVY DUTY WORK BENCH *(2) NEW 10FT 20 DRAWER HEAVY DUTY WORK BENCH WITH HANGING WALL c/w 40’’ high hanging wall, stainless steel drawer panel, metal handles *NEW Heavy Duty Tire Changer, c/w: 110v 60 hz *NEW Heavy Duty Wheel Balancer, c/w: 110v 60 hz *(2) NEW 20 ton Air Hydraulic Jack *NEW 10 Compound Miter Saw *(2) NEW 3 Ton Floor Jack *NEW 10pc 14” Diamond Blade Set per lot *(20) NEW 12’ x 20’ Insulated Tarp *Skilsaw Table Saw 10” Blade *2 1/2 Ton Floor Jack *Air Compressor, 3/4HP, 1PH *Lincoln Electric 255XT Power Mig w/ 2 Wire Feed Guns, s/n 11519 *255 Amp AC Welder w/ cables - power & ground TANKS, PUMPS & GENERATORS: *1700 Gal Imp Fiberglass Water Tank TENTS, LAWN & GARDEN, LEISURE: *NEW 30FT X 65FT X 15FT Peak Ceiling Double Door Storage Building C/W: commercial fabric, waterproof, UV and Fire Resistant, 12’ x 12’ drive through doors at two ends *NEW 30FT X 40FT X 15FT Peak Ceiling Double Door Storage Building C/W: commercial fabric, waterproof, UV and Fire Resistant, 12’ x 12’ drive through doors at two ends *NEW 20FT X 30FT X 12FT Storage Shelter C/W: commercial fabric, waterproof, UV and Fire Resistant *(2) NEW 10 ft x 20 ft Commercial Instant Pop Up Tent *(2) NEW 16 ft x 22 ft Marquee Event Tent, C/W: 320 sq.ft, one zipper door, 7 windows, heavy duty frames and fabrics *Mastercraft Snowblower, 2 stage, 12HP, Tecumseh Motor *Earthquake Rototiller, 6.5HP, B & S Motor, Manual *2 Wheel Utility Trailer *Tanaka TIA-305 Post Hole Auger w/ 2 Augers, Needs carb work TIRES *Selection of NEW & USED Tires BUILDING MATERIAL *Selection of Cladding MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS *Bladez U250 Exercise Bike, Manual *(2) Laundry Tubs

THIS IS ONLY AN EARLY LISTING. MORE EQUIPMENT IS BEING CONSIGNED DAILY! CALL NOW TO HAVE YOUR EQUIPMENT ADDED TO THIS HUGE AUCTION. FOR MORE INFO OR TO CONSIGN CALL 1-204-727-2001

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BRANDON, MANITOBA Licensed and bonded. P.L. License #918093. Member of M.A.A., S.A.A., A.A.A., A.A.C. PHONE: (204) 727-2001 FAX: (204) 729-9912 www.fraserauction.com EMAIL: office@fraserauction.com Auctioneer: Scott Campbell Not responsible for errors in description. Subject to additions and or deletions. Property owners and Fraser Auction Service not responsible for any accidents. GST & PST where applicable. TERMS: Cash or cheque. NOTE: cheques of $50,000 or more must be accompanied by bank letter of credit. Sale conducted by FRASER AUCTION SERVICE 1-800-483-5856 www.fraserauction.com

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FARM MACHINERY Machinery Miscellaneous 1984 4400 22-FT VERSATILE swather w/cab, good condition, big rubber, asking $3,000; 1984 400 20-ft Versatile swather, good condition, asking $1,400; 1983 400 20-ft Versatile swather, double swath, asking $900 OBO; Haullin 53-ft extendable rafter trailer, all hydraulic, asking $3,500. (204)728-1861. 39-FT CIL 203 DEEP tiller, 12-in spacing, 3-row harrows, new shovels, in excellent shape. No reasonable offer refused. (204)795-0626. NH 1400 COMBINE for parts, what offers. Also 7200 IH hoe drill 14-ft. $1,200. Phone (204)837-1553.

AUCTION SALES Auctions Various Hobby Farm Auction September 19th & 20th 2015. Will be the First annual Hobby Farm Auction Held in Portage La Prairie, MB. This Auction is For anyone to come buy or sell animals, whether you only have a couple animals in the back yard, or a couple hundred. (204)872-2850, (204)981-9738 ambergerbrandt@hotmail.com GRAIN CARTS LARGE SELECTION used carts Brent 610, 672, 674, 770, 772, 774, 874, 974 Univerferth 7000, 8000, 9250; UFT 750, 760 hyd dr. Fickln 650-bu. $13,500; Grain Vacs REM 1026, 44,500; Brand $4,000-8,000; REM 2500 HD, $9,500; Westfield 10x70 auger, $2,000; 8x46 Scoop-a-Second $1,000; JD 510 Baler, $1,500; JD 535, $5,000; JD 336, $3,000; Sudenga Weigh Wagon, $3,500. (204)857-8403. GRAVITY WAGONS NEW 400-BU, $7400; 600-bu, $12,500; 750-bu, $18,250, Tarps Avail. Large selection of used wagons, $2,000 & Up; 550-bu. year round $5,500; Parker 500-bu., $6,000; Parker 450bu., $5,000; Discs Krause 30-ft. Rock Cushion, $9,500; Wishek 30-ft. 742, $33,000; Fertilizer Spreaders 4-8 Ton, $3,000 & Up; Valmar 1620, $2,500; 3255, $3,500. (204)857-8403

COMBINES Case/IH

FOR SALE:FOX MAX II corn silage harvester S.P 4WD, diesel motor, good rubber, NH3, row header 28-30-in spacing, cab. $2,500 OBO. Dauphin, MB. Phone:(204)638-5689.

2004 NEW HOLLAND 94C Draper- 25-ft Draper. Platform w/Transport, $11,500. Reimer Farm Equipment, Hwy #12 N, Steinbach, MB. Gary Reimer(204)326-7000. www.reimerfarmequipment.com

JD 635 35-FT FLEX-HEAD, serial #7121676, new knives & guards last fall, header in excellent condition, ready to go, asking $14,900. (204)325-2496, Morris area.

Rebuilt Concaves

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

REGULAR CATTLE SALES

every TUESDAY at 9 am September 22nd & 29th

Sheep and Goat with Small Animals & Holstein Calves

www.penta.ca

FOR SALE: TX66 1995 shedded 1905T, 2503E, newer concave, rub bars, feeder chain, elevator chain, chopper knives, PU belts, excellent condition, field ready, asking $30,000 OBO. Phone (204)535-2593, Baldur.

COMBINES White

GRUNTHAL, MB.

Monday, Sept. 28th at Noon

1999 TX68 2,500 SEP $25,600, like new; 1997 TX68 2,300-hrs, $28,500, excellent condition. Nate Golas (204)280-1202 or (204)372-6056.

COMBINES Accessories

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

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

1992 TX 36 COMBINE, 3,320 engine hours. Has been used this fall. $10,000. Phone:(204)364-2422. Arborg, MB.

HAYING & HARVESTING Various

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

The Icynene Insulation System®

COMBINES Ford/New Holland

FOR SALE 9600 JOHN deere combine. Mint condition. Last yr-new straw chopper, seives, rear tires, new engine radiator, new fan pulleyes, repainted, always shedded. $55,000 OBO. Ph:Murray@Somerset (204)744-2534

Hwy #205, Grunthal • (204) 434-6519 AGENT FOR T.E.A.M. MARKETING

COMBINE FOR SALE, INTERNATIONAL 1460. 3447 hrs, pick up head, good working condition. $6,500. Ph: (204)828-3648. No sun calls please.

1980, 5542 WHITE COMBINE, in excellent condition. Phone (204)848-2254, Onanole MB.

Penno’s Machining & Mfg. Ltd.

HEAT & AIR CONDITIONING

30-ft IHC MACDON FLEX DRAPER HEADER w/gauge reels, 2 section pick-up reel, $30,000. Ph:(204)871-0925. Macgregor, MB.

COMBINES John Deere

LIVESTOCK Cattle Auctions

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.

1991 1680 COMBINE, 3346-HRS, rock trap, straw chopper, bin extensions, 4-wheel drive, always shedded, asking $28,000. (204)364-2398

HAYING & HARVESTING

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

TRACTORS 2-Wheel Drive

Combines

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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

IRON & STEEL

TracTors TRACTORS Case/ IH 2096 CASE TRACTOR, new tires, good condition, $15,000 OBO; Vers swather good condition 20-ft., $600 OBO; 1983 Cadillac DSL 2 door, VGC, taking offers. Jack Pawich (204)827-2162, Glenboro.

TRACTORS John Deere 3020 JD, GOOD CONDITION, quick detaching loader, bucket & bale forks, newer rear tires, new starter, rebuilt rad, 3-PTH, asking $7,900; 4030 JD, VGC, cab, heat & a/c, 3-PTH, recently rebuilt motor, 7000-hrs, $17,900. (204)755-2924 For Sale: JD 2130- 3pt, 3,000 original hrs; JD 4050MFWD, 3pt, PS; JD 4055- 2wd, 3pt, quad shift; JD 4440- (2) quad shifts; JD 4450- MFWD, 3pt, 15spd, w/rebuilt engine; JD 4455- MFWD, PS; JD 4640quad; JD 4650- 2wd, 3hyds, 15-spd; JD 4955 MFWD, 3pt, 3hyds, 15-spd, 3,700 orig hrs, mint; JD 7210- MFWD, 3pt, PQ w/LHR; JD 7610- MFWD, 3pt, PQ w/LHR, w/740 FEL, grapple; JD 7700MFWD, 3pt, PQ, fact duals, w/740 FEL, grapple. All tractors can be sold with new or used loaders. Now a Husqvarna dealer, with a full line of Husqvarna Equipment. MITCH’S TRACTOR SALES LTD St. Claude, MB. Mitchstractorsales.com Phone: (204)750-2459 (cell).

Tillage & Seeding

WANTED: JD 4055. MUST be in very good condition, lower hours. Phone (204)768-3664.

TILLAGE & SEEDING Seeding Various

TRACTORS Versatile

42-FT. CASE IH 7200 hoe drill, $3,000 OBO; (204)745-7445.

875 VERS. W/ATOM JET & good tires. Nice shape. Ph:(204)325-2416.

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.

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LIVESTOCK Cattle – Black Angus 3 YEARLING BLACK ANGUS bulls, $2,900 each, Sire still on farm, Lorette area. Call Bill (204)770-4706.

LIVESTOCK Horse Auctions

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MPHB LOUD & PROUD ANNUAL Production sale, Sept 19th, 2015. Alameda SK Auction mart. Late consignments accepted. Preview 11AM, sale 1PM Saskatchewan time. All foals halter broke lots of broke horses. www.mbpainthorsebreeders.com karene7@mynetset.ca To consign call Chelsey (306)339-7089, Nadine (306)483-5076 or Diane (204)522-8414.

LIVESTOCK LIVESTOCK Cattle Auctions Fall Horse, Colt, and Tack Sale

Gladstone Auction Mart

Open Horse &Tack Sale

Sat., Oct 3rd at 12:00 noon Order of sale: Tack, Performance Horses, Regular horses. Receiving horses Fri., Oct 2nd from 11:00AM till 7:00PM. Have EID forms filled out. For more info call Terra Fulton manager at the mart (204)385-2537 License # 1413

Saturday, September 26, 2015

Tack Sale - 10 am * Horse Sale - 1 pm --- Highway #1 West of Whitewood, Sask. ---

***All mature horses must have EID forms at time of delivery*** For more information please call Whitewood Livestock at 306-735-2822 or check our website at www.whitewoodlivestock.com

LIVESTOCK Poultry For Sale CLUCK & QUACK POULTRY Club Annual Sale. Poultry, Small Animal, Equip & Crafts Sale, Sat. & Sun. Sept. 26/27 10:00AM- 4:00PM Agricultural Center, Red Barn, Stonewall PR#236 & Road 75N. For vendor info contact Al (204)467-8654 Email: govilon@mts.net Lynn (204)694-1096 Email: lynnfr@mymts.net or go to www.cluckandquack.ca for further info. Industry & crafters are welcome to apply.

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P. QUINTAINE & SON LTD. 728-7549 Licence No. 1123 LIVESTOCK EQUIPMENT ALTERNATIVE POWER BY SUNDOG SOLAR, portable/remote solar water pumping for winter/summer. Call for pricing on solar systems, wind generators, aeration. Service & repair on all makes/models. Carl Driedger, (204)556-2346 or (204)851-0145, Virden. AN ASSORTMENT OF CREEP feeders & self feeders on wheels & skids. All Cypress Industries. (204)325-2416. KELLN SOLAR SUMMER/WINTER WATERING System, provides water in remote areas, improves water quality, increases pasture productivity, extends dugout life. St. Claude/Portage, 204-379-2763.

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE FOR SALE: REFER UNIT, 4-cyl motor, runs, everything in working order, came out of 53-ft trailer. Phone (204)868-5040.

MUSICAL GIVE YOUR CHILD THE music you missed. Guitar, violin, piano, keyboard, band instruments, drums. Hildebrand Music, Portage La Prairie Mall. (204)857-3172.

NOTICES THE DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL Science of the University of Manitoba wants to purchase pregnant multiparous Holstein cows. Cow must be 3 to 4-months pregnant and in good health without obvious health concerns. Source farms must be Johne’s free, and preferably free of digital dermatitis (hairy warts) Potential sellers must allow University veterinarians to test cows for health status and consult with the farm’s veterinarian. Previous milk production records, preferably from DHI, are required. Please contact Dr. J.C. (Kees) Plaizier Ph: (204)474-9500. Email plaizier@umanitoba.ca or Ms. Terri Garner Ph: (204)474-6352. Email terri.garner@umanitoba.ca

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Ruth is a beautiful woman with a kind heart and no baggage. She works as a recruitment consultant, owns her own home and is financially stable. She has no kids, and is divorced, she has been divorced for 3 years, and while she has gone out on a few dates since then, and had a relationship, she hasn’t found the right person yet, partially because she did not feel ready before to really commit to someone, but she feels ready now and is excited to find love again. Ruth is a very outdoorsy person, she enjoys playing sports, especially tennis, and golf, she also enjoys going to the beach, swimming, dancing and backyard barbeques. She is a non-smoker, social drinker, has a very healthy lifestyle and works out regularly. NOTRE DAME Ruth has a great sense of USED humor, is OIL very easy to talk to, down to earth, non& FILTER DEPOT judgmental, loving and generous, and is looking is the same. • Buy UsedforOila man who • Buy Batteries

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READY TO MOVE HOME Builder since 1976 MARVIN HOMES INC - 1520-sq.ft, spacious 3bdrm home, 2.5 baths, main floor laundry, master has full bath & walk-in closet, kitchen has corner pantry & 6-ft island. Call (204)326-1493 or (204)355-8484 Marvin Vogt, MARVIN HOMES, Mitchell, MB www.marvinhomes.ca

FOR SALE: ALFALFA, TIMOTHY, Brome, Clover, hay & pasture blends, millet seed, Crown, Red Prozo. Leonard Friesen (204)685-2376, Austin, MB.

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REAL ESTATE Land For Sale FARM LAND FOR SALE by Tender: Tenders are invited for all or part of six quarter sections of farmland, in one block in the RM of Oakview, formerly Blanshard. Newdale clay loam soils. All soil zone B for crop insurance. This ad covers two tenders for adjoining land under separate ownership. Tender 1: Property of Jon Crowson, Ph:(204)566-2162. West half of 9-14-22W(excluding yard site and all buildings), 305 total acres, of which approx. 240 is cultivated. East half of 8-14-22W, 320 total acres of which approx. 212 is cultivated. Tender 2: Property of Vern Darroch, Ph:(204)365-6443. NW8-14-22W, 160 total acres, of which approx 110 is cultivated. SE17-14-22W, 160 total acres of which approx. 120 is cultivated. With 2 x 2000-bu Westeel bins on steel floors. For full details of these two tenders, please see www.ebrandon.ca/classifieds.aspx, or for full tender specifications, air photo, or other information, please email joncrowson@hotmail.com. Highest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Tenders close September 30, 2015. THE FOLLOWING PRIVATE LAND is being offered for sale: SW14-33-23W, S1/2 23-33-23W, SE12-33-23W, N1/2 14-33-23W, SE14-33-23W, E1/2 10-33-23W, N1/2 12-33-23W, SW12-33-23W, NW02-33-23W, E1/2 03-33-23W, SW 03-33-23W, SW07-33-22W, N1/2 01-33-23W, SE01-33-23W, SE31-33-22W, NE36-32-23W, W1/2 06-33-22W. 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 Ralph Ketel of Pine River, MB: SW01-33-23W, E1/2 02-33-23W, SW 02-33-23W, SEC 11-33-23W. If you wish to purchase the private land & apply for the Unit transfer, contact the Lessee Ralph Ketel at PO Box 250, Pine River MB R0L 1M0. 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. WANTED: HALF SECTION OF land, or existing dairy farm to build new dairy barn. Must have good water supply, any area considered. Phone: (204)305-0340 or (204)534-8260. All inquires handled in strict confidence.

REAL ESTATE Farms & Ranches – Acreages/Hobby GRANT TWEED: Specializing in all farm property matters. If you’re selling, buying or renting, Call: (204)761-6884. Email: grant.tweed@century21.ca

Specializing in: • Corn, wheat, sunflower, canola, soymeal, soybeans, soy oil, barley, rye, flax, oats (feed & milling) • Agents of the CWB • Licensed & bonded

NOW BUYING “Naturally Better!” Soybean Crushing Facility (204) 331-3696 Head Office - Winkler (888) 974-7246 Jordan Elevator (204) 343-2323 Gladstone Elevator (204) 385-2292 Somerset Elevator (204) 744-2126 Sperling Elevator (204) 626-3261

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FOR SALE: BORDER COLLIE/Blue Heeler cross pups, ready to go. Parents work well with cattle. Good with children. Phone:(204)585-2106.

REG NO. 1/ CERT No. 1 AC Emerson Winter Wheat, good resistance to winter kill, high yielding, high protein. Please call Norbert (204)737-3002 or (204)324-4058. Have a Safe Harvesting Season

TRAILERS TRAILERS Livestock Trailers 2015 EXISS ALUMINUM LIVESTOCK Trailer 7-ft x 24-ft GN; 2015 EXISS Horse Trailer 2 Horse Slantload. 10-yr Warranty SOKAL INDUSTRIES LTD. Phone (204)334-6596. Email: sokalind@mymts.net

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Toll Free: 888-974-7246 SEED/ FEED/GRAIN Hay & Straw BIG ROUND BARLEY OR wheat straw bales also hay alfalfa grass bales. Phone (204)886-2083, Teulon. FOR SALE: LARGE QUANTITY of 3x4 square bales, alfalfa mixed hay or straw starting at .05 cents/pound & up. Can deliver in semi loads. Call Ron (204)326-8775. HAY FOR SALE, GOOD quality round bales. Phone (807)709-0771.

HAY WANTED: standing or baled. Call or text (204)730-3139.

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2 GOODYEAR DYNA TORQUE 2 tractor tires, 16.9x26, 90% tread, $650 OBO. Phone (204)367-8807

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EXCELLENT LIVESTOCK FARM 1,732 deeded acres w/4,425-ac of Crown land. All the land is fenced & the farm has very good buildings & metal corral system. The farm can carry up to 400-450 cow/calf pairs. There is a small bungalow home; Excellent 254-ac property located in the RM of Alexander at the junction of Maskwa & the Winnipeg River. This would make a first class cottage development, or is suitable for other uses; 235-ac of pastureland in Rapid City area; 1,270 deeded acres cattle farm by Lac du Bonnet, also 640-ac crown land. Turn key operation; Turn key 4,500-ac cattle ranch by Pine River, MB. Price of farm includes cattle, cattle equipment & machinery. In one of the more scenic areas of Manitoba. Jim McLachlan (204)724-7753. Homelife Home Professional Realty Inc. www.homelifepro.com

FARMS WANTED! Considering selling your farm? Not sure what your farm is worth? Not sure where to start? Call me to discuss all options. All calls are confidential & dealt with in a professional manner. Currently there is strong demand for Grain & Livestock Farms from both domestic & overseas buyers. Rick Taylor, Sales Associate, HomeLife Home Professional Realty Inc. Ph:204-867-7551. rtaylor@homelife.com, www.homelifepro.com

2013 Malt Contracts Available 2015 AOG Malt Contracts Available Box 238 Letellier, MB. R0G 1C0 BoxPhone 238 Letellier, MB. R0G 1C0 204-737-2000 Phone 204-737-2000 2014Toll-Free AOG Malt Contracts Available 1-800-258-7434 Toll-Free 1-800-258-7434 BoxMalt 238 MB. R0G 1C0 Agent: M &Letellier, J Weber-Arcola, SK. 2013 Contracts Available Agent: M & J Weber-Arcola, SK. Phone 204-737-2000 Phone 306-455-2509 Box 238 Letellier, MB. R0G 1C0 Phone 306-455-2509 Toll-Free 1-800-258-7434 Phone 204-737-2000 Agent: M & 1-800-258-7434 J Weber-Arcola, SK. Toll-Free Agent: Phone M & J 306-455-2509 Weber-Arcola, SK. Phone 306-455-2509

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HAY FOR SALE. LARGE net-wrapped round hay, first & second cut. Delivery available. Brandon, MB. Phone:(204)729-6758.

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FARM PROPERTY FOR SALE by tender. Sealed tenders in writing for the purchase of the property described below will be received by Laurent & Elizabeth DeCeulenner as follows: Property for Sale: Owned by Laurent & Elizabeth DeCeulenner. Parcel: S1/2 22-5-10. 255-acs cultivated & 56.58-acs yard, pasture & lake. Terms & conditions of tender & sale: 1. Interested parties must rely on their own inspection of the property. 2. A deposit cheque in the amount of $10,000 payable to “McCulloch, Mooney, Johnston, Selby LLP in Trust” must accompany the tender. 3. Sealed tenders must be received at the address below by noon Fri., Oct. 2, 2015. 4. The successful bidder(s) whose tender is accepted will be required to complete an agreement covering the terms & conditions of the sale. (Sellers wish to continue occupancy , if possible). 6. Highest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Owners: Laurent & Elizabeth DeCeulenner PO Box 58 Swan Lake, MB R0G 2S0.

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2015 KATADIN PUREBRED RAMS & Ewes for sale, born in Feb. Excellent replacement stock. Call (204)322-5364, if no answer please leave message.

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LARGE ROUND BALES OF wheat & oat straw; Large round bales of hay. (204)325-2416. SECOND CUT ALFALFA BALES large square 3’ x 4’ x 8’ and stored in hay shed, can deliver. Phone: (204) 355-4980, Cell: (204) 371-5744

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CAREERS CAREERS Help Wanted CONSTRUCTION MILLWRIGHTS AND INDUSTRIAL Mechanics with prior experiences $41,000 per year. Please e-mail your resume to pkostas@mymts.net or call (204)290-5571 We are looking for a reliable, detail-oriented person who is familiar w/dairy cattle & their care, including feeding, bedding, treating, calving, etc. If interested, please send your resume to borstlap@xplornet.com or call (204)745-7864. Haywood, MB.

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