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Expand Canada’s brand beyond CWRS

BY ALLAN DAWSON

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Elections Canada’s online registration system is shutting some rural voters out

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anada needs to do better at serving traditional markets with high-quality wheat while expanding its ability to serve developing markets, a study commissioned by grain industry groups says.

Consistent quality and highprotein wheats have allowed Canada to overcome its freight d i s a d va n t a g e i n p re m i u m wheat markets around the

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on’t wait until Oct. 19 to find out if you’re registered to vote.

That’s the message from rural Manitobans raising concerns about Elections Canada’s online registration system and changes made under the Fair Elections Act passed in 2014.

Jen Plas lives on a major road in the RM of Springfield, but said the Elections Canada website didn’t recognize her address when she went online to see if she was registered.

“I got kicked out and gave up for now,” she said, adding she’ll continue trying and go to an Elections Canada office if need be.

“But some people who don’t care tons about voting will be deterred.”

Trying to establish a hobby farm while also working full time, she said time is her most valuable commodity. Now, she said, her time is getting eaten up by what should be a simple process.

It’s a sentiment many people are echoing, according to

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Les Rutledge, who has been working to let rural voters know about the challenges and changes to voting after he had a similar experience.

“I went online and when I entered in my township (and) section, on the web page, it kicked me out and said nope, we can’t validate you, you

have to contact Elections Canada,” he said.

“I then proceeded to call the 1-800 number and their recommendation was to visit my local Elections Canada office with the required documentation to get registered.”

Changes made to how voters identify and confirm their

addresses could disqualify some voters, he warned.

“One big change is that in the past, if a person had the enumeration form from Elections Canada, that was deemed sufficient evidence of where you lived,” said Rutledge.

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Syria’s civil war spurs first “doomsday” seed bank withdrawal

Breeding healthier pigs Researchers look for pigs with better disease resistance

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Dryland crop researchers in the Middle East need wheat, barley and grass seeds

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Disappearing tanks Are farmers shifting away from anhydrous fertilizer?

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CROSSROADS The Farmery estate brewery Warwaruk Bros. are bringing their beer home to Neepawa

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yria’s civil war has prompted the first withdrawal of seeds from a “doomsday” vault built in an Arctic mountainside to safeguard global food supplies, officials said Sept. 21.

The seeds, including samples of wheat, barley and grasses suited to dry regions, have been requested by researchers elsewhere in the Middle East to replace seeds in a gene bank near the Syrian city of Aleppo that has been damaged by the war.

“Protecting the world’s biodiversity in this manner is precisely the purpose of the Svalbard Global Seed Vault,” said Brian Lainoff, a spokesman for the Crop Trust, which runs the underground storage on a Norwegian island 1,300 km from the North Pole.

The vault, which opened on the Svalbard archipelago in 2008, is designed to protect crop seeds — such as beans, rice and wheat — against the worst cataclysms of nuclear war or disease.

It has more than 860,000 samples, from almost all nations. Even if the power were to fail, the vault would stay frozen and sealed for at least 200 years.

The Aleppo seed bank has kept partly functioning, including a cold storage, despite the conflict.

But it was no longer able to maintain its role as a hub to grow seeds and distribute them to other nations, mainly in the Middle East.

Grethe Evjen, an expert at the Norwegian Agriculture Ministry, said the seeds had been

Researchers in the Middle East are about to make the first withdrawal from the Svalbard Global Seed Vault, the world’s largest secure seed storage site.

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requested by the International Center for Agricultural Research in Dry Areas (ICARDA).

ICARDA moved its headquarters to Beirut from Aleppo in 2012 because of the war.

ICARDA wants almost 130 boxes out of 325 it had deposited in the vault, containing a total of 116,000 samples, she told Reuters. They will be sent once paperwork is completed, she said.

It would be the first withdrawal from the vault, she said. Many seeds from the Aleppo collection have traits resistant to drought, which could help breed crops to withstand climate change in dry areas from Australia to Africa.

Syria’s four-year civil war has killed an estimated 250,000 people and driven more than 11 million from their homes, with 7.6 million displaced within Syria.

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John Morriss receives lifetime achievement award FBC writers score big in annual awards competition STAFF Calgary, Alta.

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ohn Morriss, associate pub­ lisher of Farm Business Communications, was h o n ­o u re d w i t h a L i f e t i m e Achievement Award at the Canadian Farm Writers Fed­ eration meeting here Sept. 27.

Morriss was recognized for his commitment to agricul­ tural journalism over the past four decades, as publisher and editor of the Manitoba Co-operator, and Farmers’ Independent Weekly, and as editorial director of Farm Business Communications. He has also been active in provin­ cial and national farm writers’ organizations.

Manitoba Co-operator staff received several awards for their work this past year.

Co-operator reporter Shan­­ non VanRaes received silver

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in the Weekly Press Reporting category for her story on how federal scientists have been muzzled by politics. Allan Dawson received bronze

i n t h e Fe a t u re Ph o t o c a t ­ egory for his photograph of soybeans.

Co-operator editor Laura Rance received gold in the Press Feature category and bronze in Press Columns.

Other FBC staff to bring home awards include: Gord Gilmour of the Country Guide, who won gold in the Technical Feature category, and Bronze in Monthly Press reporting. Freelancer Angela Lovell won gold in Monthly Press Reporting for an arti­ cle that appeared in Country Guide. Ralph Pearce of the Countr y Guide received bronze. Country Guide writer Maggie Van Camp received silver in the Press Feature category.

Dave Bedard collected silver in the World Wide Web cate­ gory. Jennifer Blair of Alberta Farmer Express won gold in Weekly Press Reporting.

Bee swarms cut into honey production Fear not the swarm! Honeybee swarms don’t pose a risk to humans, but can hamper honey production

By Shannon VanRaes Co-operator staff

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ome Manitoba beekeepers have seen honey production drop this summer as hot, humid weather increased the number of hives that split due to swarms.

“It’s usually the humidity and the higher tem­ peratures that make the bees and the hives feel hot, the same way that we do,” said Waldemar Damert, president of the Red River Apiarists. “We don’t like to be hot and humid and they don’t like that either.”

Those overheated bees cool off by hanging around outside the hives where they begin to build new cells. Before long new, young queens are being raised in those cells and the hive needs to split in two.

“It’s then the old queen flies out with the major­ ity of the bees,” Waldemar explained. “They first swarm out and they hang around in the trees.

Then they basically have bees that go and scout for places that they can move into, usually it’s a building that has a crack on the side, or a hole where they can fit in, or a small shed, or whatever they can find. So they will move into there if the beekeeper doesn’t see them in time and collect them.”

Smaller beekeepers are often able to see swarms and rehive the bees. But honey producers with larger operations and bee yards parsed out over a wide geographic area might not be able to react fast enough to recapture bees on the move.

“With several thousand hives, well if they are around in that particular yard at that particular moment they would collect the swarm, but the majority of the swarm will actually swarm out to somewhere else,” said the apiarist. “Then they are gone.”

Even if bees are captured before moving on to greener pastures, having two small colonies instead of a single strong colony will still result in much more work for the beekeeper, Damert notes, adding those colonies will also produce less honey.

“But that’s basic reproduction with honeybees, they are not out there to make a big hive, their

Waldemar Damert stands next to honeybees during the Honey Show, held each year at The Forks Market in Winnipeg. Photo: Shannon VanRaes

natural reproduction method is swarming as much as they can to leave as many hives as pos­ sible around for survival,” he said.

And while the word “swarm” doesn’t always have a positive connotation, the beekeeper was quick to point out that swarming honeybees pose no risk to the public.

“They ignore you completely, even if they see you they will just fly by you completely,” he said.

“They will move on and keep going to where they are moving to.”

And while cities like Winnipeg don’t currently allow urban beekeeping, Damert said that some of these swarms would have ended up in urban locations anyways. But many people have trou­ ble telling the difference between honeybees and wasps, he added, indicating that while wasp pop­ ulations have been high this year, it’s possible some people have mistaken wasps for honeybees and vice versa.

The high prevalence of swarming this summer is expected to have an impact on overall honey production in Manitoba, but it’s still too early to know exactly what that impact will be.

“Honey production overall is down, we’re prob­ ably looking at about 20 to 30 per cent less,” Damert. said. “But I would suspect that also had something to do with weather patterns.” shannon.vanraes@fbcpublishing.com

Rural economic development delivery up for review

A more co-ordinated approach is sought, a new committee’s chair says

BY LORRAINE STEVENSON Co-operator staff

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new committee has formed to take a hard look at Manitoba’s rural economic development services and seek a way to better co-ordinate how they’re delivered.

Manitoba’s Agriculture, Food and Rural Develop­ ment Minister Ron Kost­ yshyn announced the forma­ tion of the Rural Economic Development Steering Com­ mittee last week.

Over the next few months, he said, the committee will consult on and draft a Rural Economic Development Strategy and Action Plan for Manitoba.

“Rural development in Manitoba contributes to strong local economies,” he said in a release. “There are many groups invested in the success and prosperity of rural communities, and they are coming together to create a development plan for our future.”

The committee was pro­ posed by the Association of Manitoba Municipalities which has long called for a review of economic devel­ opment service delivery, concerned with what local leaders see as a piecemeal approach.

The AMM in 2009 r e l e a s e d i t s ow n t a s k force report, pointing to a plethora of organiza­ tions, including federally funded Community Futures Development corporations, provincially funded regional development corporations, and nearly 100 separate

locally funded community development corporations — all mandated for eco­ nomic development, but with overlapping responsi­ bilities, leading to duplica­ tion of efforts.

The province has since replaced funding for regional corporations with a new Partners 4 Growth program, but AMM continued to call for a comprehensive, longterm plan.

Joe Masi, executive direc­ tor of the AMM, will co-chair the new committee with Donna Morken, a commu­ nity leader from Rivers.

“The goal is to really look at this with a holis­ tic approach so that we can develop a co-ordinated strat­ egy that all stakeholders can buy into,” Masi said.

Such a strategy will identify needs and opportunities and include areas such as infra­ structure, technology, labour skills and housing, according to MAFRD. The committee identifies “rural Manitoba” as areas other than Winnipeg — that is, all cities, towns, villages, rural municipalities, First Nations and communities other than those in northern Manitoba.

Committee members repre­ sent a range of Man­itobans with expertise in economic development, includ­ing rep­ resentatives from Brandon’s Rural Development Institute and chambers of commerce from rural and Aboriginal communities.

Masi said they hope to pro­ duce a draft report by year’s end. lorraine@fbcpublishing.com

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OPINION/EDITORIAL

Ag in a (pumpkin) shell

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ome kids are just born to grow.

Our front page recently featured Milan Luke’s journey into the world of giant pumpkins as he prepares for this weekend’s 25th annual Roland Pumpkin Fair.

One one hand, it’s a story about a pretty impressive 13-year-old who has converted his family’s suburban backyard into a pumpkin patch.

Laura Rance But stepping back, his story captures the Editor essence of big challenges facing agriculture today.

It starts with his passion. Luke told reporter Lorraine Stevenson he has dreamed about becoming a champion pumpkin producer ever since he first went to the pumpkin fair when he was six years old. He looked for all the information he could find and talked to whomever he could.

Sure, there’s a financial prize at stake, but he’s driven by something more — his desire to be the best grower he can be.

It has often been said the biggest challenge farming faces today is inspiring tomorrow’s generation. Could it be so simple as giving kids a taste of food production and farming when they are kids?

Speakers at the Canadian Federation of Farm Writers annual convention in Calgary last weekend suggested that efforts to engage the consumer must start with youth. Kids are influencing a family’s purchasing decisions long before their hands are managing the wallets.

For Luke, big isn’t about growing more pumpkins on an everincreasing scale. His focus is on growing bigger and better pumpkins using the base that he has. With the price of land these days, the same principle applies whether you are talking giant pumpkins or 100-bushel canola crops — attention to detail is his most important input. Imagine what he’d be doing with a section of land.

And there is his need for mentorship. As he put it so succinctly in his interview with a reporter, “it’s really inspiring just to talk and share information, because there’s not a lot of people you can actually talk about giant pumpkins with.”

True enough. With an aging farm demographic and the trends towards fewer crops produced on larger acreages, the same might soon be said about growing oats, buckwheat and flax.

Without playing favourites, we offer our best wishes to Milan Luke. May his giant pumpkin reach Roland in one piece and may he leave the event just as enthused as when he came. He may not know it, but he’s already a champ.

Bridging the divide Canadian farm writers tackled a thorny subject at their recent annual meeting in Calgary — bridging the urban-rural divide.

True to form, some speakers took a contrarian view, starting with the conference’s red hiproofed barn logo.

“The little red barn doesn’t exist anymore,” said Robert Saik, CEO of Agri-Trend. “That’s the problem. People’s romanticized view of agriculture doesn’t exist anymore.”

He’s right when it comes to commodity agriculture, which is increasingly focused on exports.

And it certainly applies to some of the farms the bus tours visited.

But operations that are focused on direct to consumer remain heavily reliant on a romanticized agricultural tradition, because they are appealing to consumers seeking to renew their connection to food production.

The panellists, who represented farmers, retailers, food service and academia, generally agreed that there is much more work to do in helping the nonfarming public better understand food production.

But knowing how to reach out is difficult.

“The bulk of people in Canada doesn’t care, they just want goodquality food, but some care a lot,” noted Ray Price, co-founder of Sunterra Farms and Sunterra Market.

For some, it is a matter of giving consumers what they say

they want, which is how A&W burger chain responded to consumer concerns about growth hormones and antibiotics.

For others it is about outreach efforts aimed at correcting misinformation.

Trish Salhstrom, A&W’s vicepresident of purchasing and distribution for Canada, did her own part to set the record straight with cattle producers miffed that the company now imports beef for its burgers with no artificial hormones and antibiotics.

Contrary to what many believe, Sahlstrom said the company did attempt to use domestic supplies, but found major feeders were not interested.

“We were told, ‘we think you are wrong and we don’t do it that way,’” she said. “We were told pretty flatly no.”

The company is able to source all of its chicken and eggs from Canadian suppliers she said, noting she expects the same will eventually be true of beef.

By far, the most controversial statement of the day came from Price, a farmer whose company now owns nine food retail locations in Alberta. While it’s common to see bumper stickers saying that ‘if you’ve eaten today, thank a farmer,’ “sometimes I think we should be more appreciative of our consumers,” he said. “If you’ve farmed today, thank a consumer.” laura@fbcpublishing.com

How open is Open Farm Day? Livestock industry is risking its social licence

By Shannon VanRaes Co-operator staff

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n many ways, Open Farm Day is an oxymoron.

As much as it tries to help the public understand modern farming, it often reinforces just how inaccessible it has become.

Lured by the promise of a chicken farmer’s barn and broilers, I headed out early on Sept.

20 to see the only poultry operation on the list. Visitors were greeted by representatives of the Manitoba Chicken Producers, disinfectant spray and protective footwear, before walking about 100 feet to a broiler barn, where — if they looked through a tinted window — they could see birds. In the words of one visitor it was, “underwhelming.”

I’m not singling out one industry or one operation.

While nearly 40 farms participated in the annual event, there were no turkey farms, no egg operations and no pig farms. In fact, whole segments of animal agriculture were missing from Open Farm Day. Open Farm Day events only reinforce the fact that these operations are closed entities that can’t open their barns, can’t welcome visitors. So at the end of the day, many livestock producers are still asking the public to put its trust in something it can’t see, can’t touch, can’t smell. “Just trust us, we know what we’re doing. We’re farmers, you’re not.”

Consumers are smart cookies. People notice when a dozen dairy farms open doors wide, but the only way they can catch a glimpse of a pig is through a glass window at a controlled research facility. They notice and they ask why.

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Obviously biosecurity is top of mind for producers, especially those in the poultry and pork industries. Diseases such as porcine epidemic diarrhea and avian influenza have ravaged North America, costing millions, if not billions, of dollars in damage.

But when consumers do visit these farms and learn that it takes intense isolation and medical intervention to keep an animal alive for a mere 35 days or maybe a few months, it doesn’t provide them with answers, it raises more questions. Difficult questions.

Just east of the broiler barn, Open Farm Day provided a different kind of window — a window into our agricultural past. At the Mennonite Heritage Village people flocked to one of the site’s favourite structures, the Chortitz Housebarn. As the name suggests, it’s a type of dwelling that combines the home and the barn.

The first examples went up in the 1870s and the last in the 1930s. Widely used into the 1940s, some survive to this day. Somehow, over the course of seven or eight decades, animal agriculture has gone from one extreme to the other.

We used to share space and heat with livestock, now we only consider shared infections.

This isn’t about longing for the “good old days,” which weren’t all good.

It’s about remembering that while livestock can exist in isolation, farmers cannot. Farmers need social licence to operate. They need consumers, but consumers don’t necessarily need them.

The industries absent from Open Farm Day need to question why their barn doors remain closed when others are open. Because that’s exactly what consumers are doing. shannon.vanraes@fbcpublishing.com

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his ad in our Oct. 14, 1993 issue described a new alliance between Can-Oat Milling and Manitoba Pool Elevators, which had purchased an 11 per cent interest in the operation at Portage la Prairie. SaskPool later bought MPE’s interest and it eventually became part of the Agricore/UGG/SaskPool/Viterra mergers. It is now owned by James Richardson International.

That week we reported that the U.S. National Pasta Association had joined Canada in opposing U.S. import duties on Canadian durum. The U.S. had claimed that Canadian imports had lowered prices, costing an additional $600 million in subsidy payments.

The growing season that year was unusually cool and wet and our issues that fall featured many stories on a new dilemma for many farmers — “tombstone,” or fusarium-affected wheat. In mid-September half the samples received by the grain commission had graded Canada Feed because of tombstone kernels. It was later found that despite the cool and moist year, the crop had high protein and was in demand by U.S. mills. That was partly because of a shortage since much of the similarly affected crop in the U.S. had been written off by crop insurance and burned.

We also reported that dairy and poultry farmers had launched an advertising campaign to make supply management an issue in the upcoming election campaign. There were concerns that it was under threat in a potential new GATT (now WTO) agreement, which had been under discussion since 1985.

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COMMENT/FEEDBACK

What do customers want? (and why it matters to you) Canada must compete with more than price in international markets

BY CAM DAHL

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hat do customers want when they buy Canadian w h e a t ? Ce re a l s Ca n a d a and the Canadian International Grains Institute (Cigi) recently commissioned an internationally renowned market research firm, LMC International, to answer this question.

Why should you care about the answer? Because it will impact your future bottom line. And because your checkoff dollars may be going to go to support the industr y’s response.

One of the foundational findings in the LMC report is that Canadian wheat faces a significant freight disadvantage when compared with the rest of the world. This is not a surprise. Canada does not have a Mississippi River system. We don’t have our production areas clustered within trucking distance of our ports like Australia or the Black Sea region. It is 1,700 km from the middle of Saskatchewan to either the West Coast or Thunder Bay. We can’t change our geography.

We know that Canada will almost always be at a freight disadvantage and therefore a step behind in price-sensitive markets. This means our wheat has to compete on more than just price.

LMC found that the Canadian wheat brand is known for superior

Why should you care about the answer? Because it will impact your future bottom line. And because your checkoff dollars may be going to go to support the industry’s response.

protein content and quality, consistency and cleanliness (small dockage and a small amount of “other” grain). This is especially true for Ca n a d i a n We s t e r n Re d Sp r i n g (CWRS) and durum wheat.

Customers paying more for a branded product is the good news. But while our reputation as a consistent supplier is strong, it has taken a hit in recent years.

Consider the transportation crisis of 2013-14. Canada simply cannot afford to see this crisis recur.

The countries where Canadian wheat is differentiated (or branded) are important to a farmer’s bottom line. These include long-standing customers like Canada, U.S. and Japan for CWRS or North Africa for durum. The Canadian value chain needs to take the steps necessary to ensure that we keep these customers happy. This is another point emphasized in the LMC research.

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that have resulted in a recovery of CWRS gluten strength and measures that will keep this key quality parameter at levels that good customers have come to expect.

The LMC report also tells us that these strong traditional markets for Canadian wheat and durum are not growth opportunities. So if the Canadian wheat industr y wants to grow — and we all want to see growth — we are going to have to do more than just preserve today’s customers.

The growth opportunities are in West Africa, South America, south A s i a a n d Mi d e a s t . T h e m a rk e t research noted particular opportunities for Canada in West Africa and South America. Today Canadian wheat is not well differentiated in these markets so Canada has some work to do before the growth potential can be realized.

Additional branding of Canadian wheat will happen in a number

of ways. We can find new uses for some of our traditional high-valued wheat classes. For example, can CWRS enhance lower-protein wheat to deliver the quality of flour that West African markets demand?

Can we better differentiate other wheat classes in new markets? For example, South America is receptive to Canadian Prairie Spring (CPS). How do we build the strong brand of consistent quality for CPS in South America, as we have for CWRS in Japan?

All parts of the value chain need to work together to answer these key market development questions.

The work has already begun.

Team Canada (producers, industry, Cereals Canada, Cigi, and CGC) will be visiting West Africa this fall to help develop our brand through the new crop missions. The answer to the question “what do customers want?” delivered by LMC will form the backbone of the development of strategic research objectives for the value chain.

The ultimate goal of sustainable growth for the cereals indust r y w o n’t h a p p e n o v e r n i g h t .

Accomplishing this goal requires commitment from every part of the value chain — crop development companies, exporters and farmers.

The first steps on this path have already been taken.

Cam Dahl is president of Cereals Canada

Federal candidates need to understand the challenges facing today’s hog industry Market access, labour and financing issues threaten to undermine its future

BY RICK BERGMANN

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ver 7,000 pig farms in Canada produce 25.52 million animals a year and generate over $13 billion in economic activity, making the country’s swine industry the fourth-largest source of farm cash receipts of any agricultural commodity. In 2014, over 1.14 million tonnes of pork and pork products valued at over $3.7 billion were exported to 92 countries.

With statistics such as these, there is no doubt about the importance of this sector to Canada as an economic powerhouse. However, it is not without its challenges and as we count down to Oct. 19, pork producers across the country need their political candidates to understand the challenges facing the hog industry today.

Market access is one of the challenges, particularly considering issues such as Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) negotiations and the country-of-origin labelling (COOL) dispute.

Canada must negotiate to be part of the TPP or risk losing some of its most valuable markets and, in turn, quickly lost its competitiveness in the world market. The resulting negative down-

turn in our pork sector and impact on the economic viability of the industry would mean cutbacks and closures of hog farms, processing plants and export facilities. Approximately 109,000 jobs rely on a stable business environment to provide consumers a healthy, safe and affordable food supply.

COOL for beef and pork discriminates against Canadian cattle and hogs and the WTO has found the United States to be in violation of its international trade obligations. The Canadian government, along with the CPC and other livestock groups such as the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association (CCA), has been fighting to have the American legislation changed ever since it came into effect in 2008.

Canada needs to continue to stand up for cattle and hog producers to ensure the harm is ended and to return to an integrated supply chain. If the U.S. does not fix COOL, Canada needs to retaliate on U.S. imports.

As reports are released discussing Canada’s high unemployment rates, it is difficult to believe that a shortage of labour is a challenge for hog producers.

However, finding people to work and live in rural communities is becoming increasingly difficult. The agriculture and agri-food industry needs workers

in order to be globally competitive, take advantage of export opportunities and ensure the security, safety and sustainability of food for all Canadians.

The CPC supports the Canadian Agriculture and Agri-Food Workforce Action Plan (WAP) for addressing the agriculture sector’s critical labour shortages. Implementation of the WAP will bring improvements to recruitment, employment and retention. To remain viable, Canadian agriculture also needs immediate access to the Express Entry Program.

There is also an urgent need for investment in the Canadian hog industry so it may continue to strengthen its future.

For example, the Canadian Agricultural Loans Act (CALA) program, a loan guarantee program designed to increase the availability of loans to farmers, needs modernization to reflect agriculture in Canada today – growing farm sizes, increased farm costs, more complex farming structures and revenue and profit volatility. The current limitations to loans are constricting and the maximum loan limit needs to increase significantly and expand in scope.

Hog producers face a combination of production, market and financial risks that can undermine the suc-

cess of a farm without a range of risk management tools and strategies. As a result, new and novel approaches to risk management on hog farms need to be explored. Producers need a variety of tools, like hedging and mortality insurance, to find the best options for their operations.

Offering a means for producers to lock in prices in the future, hedging is a method for producers to manage their risks in situations where forward contracts are not available, or as an alternative to forward contracts. However, maintaining an effective hedging program is capital intensive. Access to credit is absolutely crucial to a hog producer’s ability to hedge effectively.

A mortality insurance product is close to being finalized, but a final push is needed to make it available.

The contribution of Canada’s hog sector to this country’s economy is clearly strong and evident across the entire country. Appropriate support from our federal government will help the industry move forward and plan for long-term success.

Rick Bergmann is chair of the Canadian Pork Council, the national voice for hog producers in Canada.

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The Manitoba Co-operator | October 1, 2015

FROM PAGE ONE Don’t spray canola regrowing under swaths Once canola has been cut no product can be applied Canola Council of Canada

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ain and delayed harvest have caused some cut canola plants to regrow in different regions of the Prairies.

This regrowth coming up through swaths can make for increased green matter going through the combine.

This regrowth cannot be sprayed. Once canola is cut, no product can be applied. Pre-harvest intervals are closed for all products, and spraying swaths means residues will end up in or on the seed resulting in an increased risk of exceeding allowable test levels.

Spraying regrowth in the windrow wouldn’t work that well anyway.

Herbicides need to make contact with what they are to control. With most of the target area buried in the swath, there would be an insufficient dose to control regrowing plants.

The only canola fields that can be sprayed are standing crops. Yet because they’re still standing, regrowth from cut stems will not happen.

This could be seen as another factor in favour of straight cutting.

ELECTION Continued from page 1

“The elections notice you get in the mail from Elections Canada is no longer considered evidence of where you live, so you have to have a least one piece of ID that includes your physical land address.”

That seems simple, but anyone who doesn’t have a driver’s licence is at a disadvantage, he said, such as adult children who still live at home, or elderly parents.

“You need to prove your identity and your address,” said Elections Canada spokeswoman Marie-France Kenny.

To do that, she said, one could present a government-issued card such as a social insurance number, or a bank statement, utility bill or lease statement with a name and address.

Not all family members are listed on utility bills or land titles, Rutledge said, leaving some people in the lurch. A growing reliance on community mailboxes and P.O. boxes means many rural residents no longer get mail with their home addresses. In some cases, rural drivers’ licences also use P.O. box numbers.

Can’t check online Elections Canada said those addresses are considered valid, but there’s a catch.

“If you have a P.O. box, rural route or general delivery, you can use ID with that mailing address, as long as you’re registered with Elections Canada with that mailing address, so if you’re not sure what address you’re registered

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world, but Canadian exports are less competitive in key regions of the world where demand is growing.

The solution isn’t to abandon high quality, but promote and differentiate Canada’s other wheat classes, including Canada Prairie Spring (CPS), says Cereals Canada president Cam Dahl.

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“So if you can grab a neighbour and run in to vote that’s great, but you know how many people are even going to think about doing that before they go?” les rutledge

with, you can check online,” Kenny said.

Only you can’t check online, because the Elections Canada registration system doesn’t recognize most rural addresses.

Elections Canada’s own website acknowledges the problem in the first section of its online form, which states, “the Online Voter Registration Service accommodates certain address types only: Civic address (e.g. 123 Main Street), Lot and Concession address, or Section-TownshipRange-Meridian address.”

So rural voters who don’t register in person prior to election day may find their ID is invalid when they get to the polls.

“For me out here at the farm, I do have two pieces of evidence.

One is a Manitoba Hydro bill that’s tied to the property and secondly there is my property tax bill,” said Rutledge.

“That works for me, but the question is what happens when you have another adult, a spouse and adult child or a parent, who

“I think we need to do both,” Dahl said in an interview Sept.

23. “We need to preserve those traditional markets where we do have a differentiated and branded product. But that’s not sufficient because those are not growth markets so we have to do more.”

The growing wheat markets are West Africa, the Middle East and Southeast Asia, while almost all the new demand for durum wheat is in North Africa, says a summary of the report released last week. The entire report has not been released because it contains commercially sensitive information, Dahl said.

In an op-ed based on the report Dahl wrote, Canada’s “differentiated or branded” Canada Western Red Spring (CWRS) wheat is an important source of farm revenue. The markets are in Canada, the U.S. and Japan and in North Africa for Canada Western Amber (CWAD) wheat.

CWRS wheat, which makes up more than three-quarters of Canadian wheat exports, is known for its “superior protein content and quality, consistency and cleanliness,” compared to competing wheats, the summary says. CWAD, the next largest class, is the world’s main source of high-quality durum. But good quality is a double-edged sword.

“Because CWRS and CWAD are very well suited to use in specific products in which they cannot be easily substituted, they can enter markets in which Canada faces a freight disadvantage,” the summary says. “In order to preserve these markets, the first priority for Canadian wheat must be to maintain its quality and reputation.

doesn’t have a licence and doesn’t receive those bills? What are they going to be able to use?”

If people are unable to provide documents which prove their addresses, Kenny said, they can have another individual vouch for them.

“If you don’t have your current address, if your ID doesn’t have your current address, you can take an oath. You show two pieces of ID with your name on it, and you have someone who knows you attest to your address. Now this person must show proof of their own identify and address, and they must be in the same polling division,” she said.

“What’s different is that last time you could vouch for someone’s ID and address, now you can only do it for the address and you can only do it for one person, and it’s not a verbal voucher, you do have to sign an oath.”

Rutledge said those changes will present a real challenge for some would-be voters, adding the voucher and vouchee must also be at the polling station at the same time.

“So if you can grab a neighbour and run in to vote that’s great, but you know how many people are even going to think about doing that before they go?” said Rutledge.

‘Rigmarole’ All the hurdles mean only the most determined will actually cast their ballot, he said, and in some cases, voters who don’t know they need it would have to acquire letters that confirm residency in advance — voters such as stu-

dents in residence or seniors in long-term care facilities or retirement homes.

Elections Canada confirmed that in some cases, letters of residency or a letter from a public curator, guardian or trustee would be required.

However, there have been virtually no public education campaigns to let voters know about changes or to encourage people to vote during this election.

“Unfortunately, as part of the Fair Elections Act, Elections Canada has had its mandate to inform and promote involvement in the election removed, so where in the past Elections Canada would have been out there with a solid information campaign to ensure everyone out there was aware of what was going on, now it’s up to third parties to get the message out,” said Rutledge.

His No. 1 piece of advice to voters is to vote early using an advance poll so they know they will be able to cast their ballot.

Plas agreed, summing the situation up bluntly.

“Do it now if you can,” she said.

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“I think we need to do both. We need to preserve those traditional markets where we do have a differentiated and branded product. But that’s not sufficient because those are not growth markets so we have to do more.”

Cam Dahl

“However, because of the dominance of CWRS, Canadian wheat typically services a more limited range of products than its competitors. Most common wheat is used for a wide variety of different products which makes it impossible to target wheat for narrowly defined segments. This makes stimulating demand in new markets more difficult for CWRS.” In contrast, the U.S. exports a full range of protein-strength wheats and is therefore able to take advantage of that growth, the report said.

Canada is building new classes of wheat. After last year’s wheat promotion trade missions, officials from the Canadian Grain Commission (CGC) and the Canadian International Grains Institute (Cigi) said a number of customers expressed renewed interest in CPS wheats.

Some Canadian wheat growers have also questioned whether too much emphasis is placed on growing and exporting highquality wheat, which doesn’t yield as well as wheats with lower protein and gluten content. But Dahl doesn’t believe Canada should cut quality.

“We can grow the whole thing,” he said.

The CGC has noted CPS wheat isn’t lower quality — it’s different quality, with slightly lower protein and gluten. Its other selling features are cleanliness and consistency, which are both part of Canada’s wheat brand.

“At this point, I think CPS is one of those other classes that is looking most promising for that differentiation — Canada is different and here is why,” he said.

Differentiating CWRS and CWAD wheat is a good marketing tool and one that can be extended to other Canadian wheat classes, Dahl said. More can be done to promote CWRS wheats in markets where it’s less competitive by demonstrating its flexibility and value in blending, he said.

The study is being put to good use. Wheat trade missions later this year include visits to Côte d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast) and Ghana, as well as Southeast Asia, South America and the Middle East, Dahl said.

Dahl said Canada’s reputation as a reliable wheat supplier “has taken a hit” because of shipping delays in 2013-14.

“We can’t afford to have them happen again,” he said. allan@fbcpublishing.com

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The Manitoba Co-operator | October 1, 2015

Icebreakers needed urgently, shipowners say Thick ice for the last two springs has taxed the coast guard and its vessels

By Alex Binkley Co-operator contributor

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anada needs to beef up its icebreaker fleet or risk transportation disruptions that will hurt the economy, the Canadian Shipowners Association warns.

In its election platform document, the Ottawa-based association’s president Robert LewisManning said the next government “must address the urgent need to procure and/or charter icebreakers for the Canadian Coast Guard.”

For the last two springs, a thick coating of ice has heavily taxed the coast guard in keeping the Upper Great Lakes open to navigation for grain and iron ore to move from Thunder Bay and U.S. ports on Lake Superior. A lack of adequate icebreaking also delayed the resupply of Arctic communities on Hudson Bay by ship.

The coast guard’s current fleet

of icebreakers is on average around 35 years old.

“Icebreaking is hard on ships; it’s difficult work and the vessels have to be built for that work,” Lewis-Manning said.

The government has leased two foreign vessels as interim resupply ships for the Royal Canadian Navy, but isn’t applying that kind of thinking to the coast guard.

The only new icebreaker on the drawing board is the John Diefenbaker. Originally scheduled for completion in 2018, it’s not expected to be ready until 2022 by the earliest.

By the time it’s built, the Terry Fox and the Louis St. Laurent will have reached the end of their service lives, followed in the next few years by the Pierre Radisson, the Des Groseilliers, the Amundsen and the Henry Larsen, which together amount to about half the coast guard’s icebreaking capacity.

The Griffon and the Samuel Risley, both dedicated to the Great Lakes, are both old ships

The Samuel Risley, shown here at work this spring, is among the icebreaking vessels shipowners fear are near the end of their useful life. photo: dfo-mpo.gc.ca

and the industry fears they could break down at any time.

The Larsen is currently scheduled for a life extension and the Ann Harvey is undergoing a $30-million repair after running aground off Burgeo, Nfld. in April.

Both may be unavailable for icebreaking duties next spring.

The CSA also said the next government needs to increase investment in ports and the St. Lawrence Seaway if Canada is to take full advantage of trade deals

that have been completed or are under negotiation.

Canada’s Great Lakes fleet generates $34 billion of revenue annually and creates 98,000 jobs directly and indirectly for Canadians in Central Canada, the CSA said.

Shipping also remains the safest, most sustainable form of transportation, Lewis-Manning said.

“As environmental stewardship and clean transportation is increasingly an economic and environmental imperative, the fact that a single Great Lakes bulk carrier can transport the same cargo volume as 963 trucks or 301 rail cars demonstrates how marine transportation is the most fuel-efficient form of transportation.”

The association also wants the government to streamline the regulatory burden on the industry, in part by “immediately addressing the lack of harmonization of ballast water regulations between Canada and the U.S.”

WHAT’S UP Please forward your agricultural events to dave@fbcpublishing. com or call 204-944-5762.

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. 6-8: Canadian Agricultural Safety Association conference and AGM, Hilton Garden Inn Downtown, 90-22nd St. E., Saskatoon. For more info visit http://conference.casa-acsa.ca.

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Oct. 9: Manitoba Sheep Association pasture tours. For more info or to register ($10 per person, by Sept. 30), call the MSA at 204-421-9434 or visit http:// mbsheep.ca/2-uncategorised/43sheep-tour.

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 foun dation@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, 1175-18th St., Brandon. For info visit manitobaagex.com.

Nov. 15-17: Manitoba Farm Women’s Conference, Days Inn and Suites, 395 Boundary Trail, Winkler. For more info visit mani tobafarmwomensconference.ca.

Nov. 17-19: Canadian Forage and Grassland Association conference and AGM, Sheraton Cavalier, 612 Spadina Cres. E., Saskatoon.

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Nov. 23-28: Canadian Western Agribition, Evraz Place, 1700 Elphinstone St., Regina. For more info visit www.agribition.com.

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The Manitoba Co-operator | October 1, 2015

Sales from organic U.S. farms reached $5.5 billion Organic milk and eggs are the top sellers

By Tom Polansek Chicago/Reuters

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ales from organic U.S. farms reached US$5.5 billion last year, a 72 per cent increase from 2008, the U.S. Agriculture Department said in a report on Sept. 17 that highlighted the consumer trend toward such products.

The USDA data, compiled t h ro u g h f a r m e r s u r ve y s, showed that milk was the top organic commodity in 2014 with sales of about $1.1 billion (all figures US$). Sales of organic eggs, which are laid by hens raised without cages, totalled $420 million.

Demand for organic foods,

from fruits and vegetables to meat and grains, has risen steadily in the past decade as shoppers have become more concerned about genetically modified products, as well as chemicals used in the food chain.

“We need a higher rate of growth in order to get close to meeting the demand,” Laura Batcha, chief of the Organic Trade Association, said after reviewing the sales data.

Organic agriculture uses methods that avoid most synthetic materials, such as pesticides and antibiotics.

Sales are geographically concentrated, with 10 states accounting for 78 per cent of business in 2014, accord-

ing to USDA; California alone represented 41 per cent of sales.

Na t i o n w i d e , t h e t o t a l number of organic farms dropped by three per cent to 14,093 last year from 14,540 in 2008, according to USDA. The decline came among farms that are exempt from gover nment cer tification because they earn less than $5,000 annually from organic sales.

The number of larger farms that are certified as organic rose 15 per cent from 2008 to 12,634, USDA said.

Differences in sur vey methods from 2008 to 2014 may have affected the count of smaller farms, said Troy Joshua, chief of the envi-

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USDA said 39 per cent of the organic farmers surveyed, or about 5,300 producers, said they planned to increase production in the next five years.

Sales at natural and organic retailers rose nine per cent in the past year, compared with a 1.3 per cent gain at supermarket chains and other conventional retailers, according to data from Spins, a market research firm that tracks data from store scanners.

Grain handler Scoular on hunt for more Prairie buys After Legumex, the U.S. firm plans to get into grains and oilseeds

By Rod Nickel Winnipeg/Reuters

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.S. crop handler The Scoular Co. is looking to acquire stakes in grain and oilseeds facilities in Western Canada, fresh off agreeing to its first major purchase in the crop-growing belt, the private company’s chief operating officer said Sept. 21.

Scoular recently agreed to pay $94 million for the special crops division of Winnipegb a s e d L e g u m e x Wa l k e r, including 14 plants in Canada, the U.S. and China.

The acquisition will allow Scoular to start selling lentils, peas and sunflowers to markets as far away as India and Turkey and within the U.S., s a i d CO O Bo b Lu d i n g t o n , in a phone inter view from Overland Park, Kansas.

The next step will be upgrading those plants, which process crops such as peas, lentils and sunflowers and whose competitors include AGT Food and Ingredients.

A step into Western Canada’s grains and oilseeds sector will follow, Ludington said. He expects Scoular to announce an acquisition or partnership within a year.

“There are existing players open to partnering with the right kind of company,” he said. Scoular’s role is helping manage back-office functions, as well as supply chain and risk management issues, while letting partners deal with traditional customers.

Prairie grain handling is dominated in the region by R i c h a rd s o n In t e r n a t i o n a l , Viterra and Cargill, but smaller players are more open to taking on partners, Ludington said.

Mining and trading company Glencore, which owns Viterra, is looking for partners for its agriculture assets, but Ludington said he did not see a good fit between the companies.

He declined comment on any interest in Legumex’s remaining asset, a Washington state canola plant.

O m a h a - b a s e d S c o u l a r, which has 72 U.S. grain-handling facilities, had $5.9 billion in sales last year. The company is owned by its employees and controlled by the Faith family through voting shares.

Scoular is also a frequent target to be acquired.

In May, the chief executive of Richardson said he was interested in Scoular, and Glencore has also been a rumoured suitor.

Potential buyers have inquired about a takeover annually for the last 15 or so years — including this year, Ludington said.

“They call, and we say, ‘no.’”

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The Manitoba Co-operator | October 1, 2015

LIVESTOCK MARKETS

(Friday to Thursday) Winnipeg September 25, 2015 Slaughter Cattle Steers — Heifers — D1, 2 Cows 120.00 - 130.00 D3 Cows 115.00 - 122.00 Bulls 155.00 - 166.00 Feeder Cattle (Price ranges for feeders refer to top-quality animals only) Steers (901+ lbs.)

200.00 - 245.00 (801-900 lbs.)

230.00 - 265.00 (701-800 lbs.)

240.00 - 277.00 (601-700 lbs.)

250.00 - 296.00 (501-600 lbs.)

280.00 - 325.00 (401-500 lbs.)

300.00 - 370.00 Heifers (901+ lbs.)

185.00 - 217.00 (801-900 lbs.)

200.00 - 237.00 (701-800 lbs.)

220.00 - 248.00 (601-700 lbs.)

220.00 - 265.00 (501-600 lbs.)

225.00 - 275.00 (401-500 lbs.)

230.00 - 305.00

Heifers

Alberta South — — 124.00 - 142.00 112.00 - 125.00 236.00 - 252.00 $ 248.00 - 267.00 258.00 - 280.00 274.00 - 294.00 294.00 - 317.00 321.00 - 349.00 223.00 - 236.00 $ 231.00 - 247.00 240.00 - 261.00 252.00 - 272.00 267.00 - 293.00 284.00 - 302.00 295.00 - 321.00

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

(850+ lbs.)

Ontario 163.61 - 175.28 153.78 - 174.91 84.89 - 118.76 84.89 - 118.76 135.13 - 158.23 $ 217.02 - 254.90 246.12 - 266.75 231.91- 288.63 242.68 - 306.36 257.46 - 346.77 294.66 - 381.52 $ 195.32 - 218.41 212.99 - 236.81 213.02 - 240.32 209.42 0 261.18 212.80 - 286,08 262.06 - 332.90

$

(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 25 2015) in U.S. Fed Cattle Close Change October 2015 130.70 -6.15 December 2015 134.00 -5.32 February 2016 134.50 -5.55 April 2016 133.05 -5.95 June 2016 122.73 -8.13 August 2016 125.88 -3.60

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

Cattle Slaughter Canada East West Manitoba U.S.

Close 194.23 180.10 177.10 171.65 169.50 170.13

Change 1.03 -7.70 -8.93 -9.24 -7.67 -9.68

Week Ending September 19, 2015 1,060 32,191 16,622 654 1,348 5,313 290

Prime AAA AA A B D E

Previous Year 719 25,701 19,759 1,216 5,766 5,766 258

Hog Prices Source: Manitoba Agriculture

(Friday to Thursday) ($/100 kg) Current Week 183 E 170 E 172.32 174.09

Futures (September 25, 2015) in U.S. Hogs October 2015 December 2015 February 2016 April 2016 May 2016

Last Week 179.97 167.32 169.96 174.95

Last Year (Index 100) 228.95 211.50 214.38 214.28

Close 71.65 65.83 69.68 72.70 77.33

Change 1.08 1.48 0.97 0.28 0.17

Other Market Prices

Rising meat stocks and slow exports have fed the bear

Winnipeg Wooled Fats Choice (110+ lb.)

(95 - 109 lb.)

(80 - 94 lb.)

(Under 80 lb.)

(New crop)

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 27, 2015 Broiler Turkeys (6.2 kg or under, live weight truck load average) Grade A ................................................$1.970 Undergrade ........................................$1.880 Hen Turkeys (between 6.2 and 8.5 kg liveweight truck load average) Grade A ............................................... $1.960 Undergrade ....................................... $1.860 Light Tom/Heavy Hen Turkeys (between 8.5 and 10.8 kg liveweight truck load average) Grade A ............................................... $1.960 Undergrade ....................................... $1.860 Tom Turkeys (10.8 and 13.3 kg, live weight truck load average) Grade A..................................................$1.930 Undergrade..........................................$1.845 Prices are quoted f.o.b. producers premise.

“There’s upside potential yet in 2015.”

Jade MarkuS CNSC

brian perillat

P

roducers have been seeing fresh lows in cattle futures and a dip in cash prices as of late, bringing a degree of uncertainty into the market, but one analyst anticipates prices will recover moving forward.

U.S. live cattle futures have been trending lower over the month, finally hitting a twoyear low on Sept. 23.

Since then, prices have seen some recovery, but remain low, and Manitoba cash prices have dropped $10, on average, per hundredweight.

“It’s not crashing or anything, but it is going down significantly. And it’ll be interesting to see what happens,” said Allan Munroe, owner at Killarney Auction Mart.

The market is still profitable for producers at current levels, but a drop-off in futures is bringing anticipation into a market that has held relatively steady for about two years.

“This is happening quick, and no one is willing to venture whether or not it’s going to hold, whether it’s found its level yet,” said Munroe.

Producers will try to auction their cattle off quickly, in case prices continue to drop, or they’ll hold off and hope for a rally, he said.

The downtrend in futures is due to several factors, said Brian Perillat, senior manager and analyst at CanFax. “There’s a lot of beef and pork and poultry around, more meat supplies around, and

Toronto 109.97 - 145.01 163.65 - 211.40 207.54 - 236.34 215.91 - 254.63 171.70 - 261.59 —

SunGold Specialty Meats —

Eggs Minimum prices to producers for ungraded eggs, f.o.b. egg grading station, set by the Manitoba Egg Producers Marketing Board effective November 10, 2013.

New Previous A Extra Large $2.00 $2.05 A Large 2.00 2.05 A Medium 1.82 1.87 A Small 1.40 1.45 A Pee Wee 0.3775 0.3775 Nest Run 24 + 1.8910 1.9390 B 0.45 0.45 C 0.15 0.15

Canfax

that’s just been carrying a negative tone,” he said.

Besides growing freezer stocks, he said, slowing exports contributed to the plight, likely due to a higher U.S. dollar. “Those sorts of things compound and add and gain attention as things go down.”

However, the outlook for cattle isn’t necessarily bearish; Perillat anticipated the market will see a recovery moving forward.

“There may be a short-term little glut, but two weeks to the month we’re looking at pretty tight cattle supplies later this year,” he said. “There’s upside potential yet in 2015.”

As always, producers are watching their feed situation closely, but overall, Manitoba has fared well through Western Canada’s drought.

“The grass is green, and the market is still reasonably well,” said Dave Nickel, main auctioneer at Gladstone Auction Mart.

Producers are still trying to figure out how the feed situation will pan out, he said, but they aren’t as concerned as they were a couple of weeks ago.

“Things are so different this year, the crops, everyone is still so busy,” he said.

Jade Markus writes for Commodity News Service Canada, a Winnipeg company specializing in grain and commodity market reporting.

briefs

Canadian farm groups watching TPP talks

By Commodity News Service Canada

Sheep and Lambs $/cwt Ewes Lambs

New lows in U.S. cattle futures add uncertainty

$

Cattle Grades (Canada)

Week Ending Previous September 19, 2015 Year­ 57,828 55,155 11.973 12,976 45,855 42,179 N/A N/A 576,000 574,000

E - Estimation MB. ($/hog) MB (All wts.) (Fri-Thurs.)

MB (Index 100) (Fri-Thurs.)

ON (Index 100) (Mon.-Thurs.)

PQ (Index 100) (Mon.-Fri.)

$1 Cdn: $0.7504 U.S. $1 U.S: $1.3325 Cdn.

column

Cattle Prices

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

EXCHANGES: SEPTEMBER 25, 2015

Trans Pacific Partnership discussions are once again underway, spurring farming groups into action to rally up support for their causes.

Negotiators from the 12 Pacific Rim countries began discussions on September 26 in Atlanta, and Canadian Trade Minister Ed Fast is expected to join the meeting on Wednesday.

The Canola Council of Canada said it wants Canada to negotiate a trade deal which will help the industry grow.

The canola council said competitiveness in Japan is

especially important as there is steady demand from the country.

“The TPP is simple for canola — if the agreement doesn’t deliver we fall further behind,” Brian Innes, vice president of government relations for the Canola Council of Canada said in an emailed statement.

The Canadian canola industry estimates that being outside the TPP would mean $14 billion in lost export opportunity over the course of the agreement. Other industries are in a position to lose out if a deal is made not in their favour, namely the supply-managed dairy, egg and poultry sectors.

If Canada makes concessions in those sectors by opening up the domestic market to American products, supply-managed sec-

tors would struggle to be competitive The Canadian government has publicly stated its support for supply-managed industries and has said a deal will not be made unless it benefits Canada.

“Our government continues to push back against unrealistic demands from the U.S. and New Zealand. The government understands that it is important for the Canadian economy that there are no negative impacts for Canadian dairy farmers at the conclusion of TPP,” said Wally Smith president of Dairy Farmers of Canada in a statement on the organization’s website.

TPP officials are meeting from September 26-29, followed by a ministerial meeting from September 30 to October 1.

Goats Kids Billys Mature

Winnipeg (Hd Fats) Next Sale September 2nd

Toronto ($/cwt) 213.59 - 362.18 — 132.57 - 290.56

Horses <1,000 lbs.

1,000 lbs.+

Winnipeg ($/cwt) — —

Toronto ($/cwt) 21.00 - 49.00 49.10 - 72.21

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

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GRAIN MARKETS column

Manitoba Elevator Prices

Positive sentiment in soy lifts ICE canola futures

Average quotes as of September 28 2015 ($/tonne) Future

Basis

Net

Weekly Change

Red spring wheat

193.56

34.32

227.87

5.42

Red winter wheat

185.59

8.16

193.75

9.44

Prairie spring wheat

185.55

3.01

188.56

8.02

Canola

478.33

-22.26

456.07

9.93

The Prairies’ yields so far are better than expected DAVE SIMS CNSC

I

CE Futures Canada canola contracts hung in a sideways range for much of the week ended Sept. 25, but received a late lift on Friday from a re-energized U.S. soy complex.

U.S. soybeans chalked up heavy gains, which lifted canola above the technically important C$480-per-tonne mark, after U.S. Federal Reserve chairwoman Janet Yellen indicated the interest rate could be hiked later this year because the economy had improved enough to withstand such a move.

As well, a Chinese delegation in Iowa agreed to buy US$5.3 billion worth of U.S. soybeans over the next two years. That announcement relieved fears among U.S. exporters that China was shying away from U.S. beans in favour of cheaper supplies. The positive sentiment spilled over to support canola on the charts.

The nearby November contract found support at the C$470-per-tonne level and tested resistance at $480 before ultimately retreating before the weekend.

Canola had entered the week of Sept. 21-25 feeling support from weak crush margins and lukewarm demand, according to participants.

A weaker tone in the Canadian dollar was also underpinning the market.

However, those underpinnings disappeared by mid-week when improved condition ratings for the U.S. soybean crop pushed canola lower. Commodity funds added to their short

positions and the charts began to feature a bearish tilt.

Rainy weather that plagued farmers for the latter days of August and beginning of September also turned warmer and drier, which aided harvest efforts.

Farmers have been slow to unload supplies as many apparently believe better prices are on the way. One trader recently suggested farmers will sell as soon as they get to a target of C$11 a bushel. There are also ideas that canola is overpriced relative to other vegetable oils.

Harvest is nearing the three-quarter mark for much of the Prairies, with yields coming in better than expected. One trader credited the increase to “good genetics in the seed” along with the favourable turn in weather.

Speculative short-covering also became a feature at key times throughout the week, while line companies and domestic crushers were showing better demand in the cash market by week’s end. Commodity funds were noted sellers too.

In the U.S., soybeans ended sharply higher on the back of the Chinese trade purchase and rumours of an interest rate hike in the U.S. Wheat futures also received a boost from reports of frost damage in Australia and excess dryness in Ukraine. Exporters still find it hard to move supplies, however, as supplies from the Black Sea region are much cheaper.

Corn continues to chop around 20 to 30 cents below the US$4/bushel mark. Poor export sales hampered futures.

Dave Sims 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 25, 2015 ($/tonne) Last Week

U.S. hard red winter 12% Houston

Weekly Change

n/a

n/a

239.11

5.42

Canola Thunder Bay

486.70

6.40

Canola Vancouver

505.70

1.40

U.S. spring wheat 14% Portland

Closing Futures Prices

As of Monday, September 28 2015 ($/tonne) Last Week

Weekly Change

ICE canola

471.70

1.40

ICE milling wheat

238.00

6.00

ICE barley

184.00

0.00

Mpls. HRS wheat

188.86

1.38

Chicago SRW wheat

182.71

5.79

Kansas City HRW wheat

180.05

3.95

Corn

150.19

0.69

Oats

146.71

-3.57

Soybeans

318.94

-6.06

Soymeal

332.69

-12.45

Soyoil

599.32

11.25

Cash Prices Winnipeg As of Monday, September 28, 2015 ($/tonne) Last Week

Weekly Change

Feed wheat

n/a

n/a

Feed barley

173.16

-3.67

n/a

n/a

497.22

-10.24

Rye Flaxseed Feed peas

n/a

n/a

Oats

187.39

0.65

Soybeans

368.17

19.84

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

Ask

Ask

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

Ask

Ask

Western Canadian wheat bids rise with U.S. futures Average CWRS prices were up by $6 to $7 per tonne across the three Prairie provinces

By Phil Franz-Warkentin Commodity News Service Canada

C

ash wheat bids across Western Canada posted solid gains during the week ended September 25, as advances in the U.S. futures and improving basis levels provided support.

Average Canada Western Red Spring (CWRS) wheat prices were up by $6 to $7 per tonne across the three Prairie provinces, according to price quotes from a crosssection of delivery points.

Bids ranged from about $228 per tonne in Saskatchewan and Manitoba, to as high as

$242 per tonne in southern Alberta.

Quoted basis levels varied from location to location, but improved by $2 on average to sit at $40 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$0.7510 as of September 25) CWRS bids ranged from US$171 to US$182 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$12 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 $16 to $30 below the futures.

Average Canada Prairie Red Spring (CPRS) bids were up by $7 to $9 per tonne. CPRS prices came in at about $188 per tonne in Manitoba, $199 per tonne in Saskatchewan, and $210 to $213 per tonne in Alberta.

Soft white spring wheat prices were up by $12 per tonne on average. Prices

ranged from $213 to $214 per tonne in Alberta.

Winter wheat prices were up by $7 to $10 per tonne.

Prices ranged from about $188 to $195 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 $5 to $9 per tonne. Average bids in southern Saskatchewan, where the bulk of the crop is grown, w e re u p $ 5 a t $ 3 2 1 p e r tonne.

The December spring wheat contract in Minneapolis, which most CWRS contracts in Canada are based off of, was quoted at US$5.2275 per bushel on Sept. 25, up 11.75 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$5.0025 per bushel on Sept. 25, up 18 cents from last week.

The December Chicago Board of Trade soft wheat contract settled at US$5.0775 on September 25, which was 21 cents stronger compared to the week prior.

The Canadian dollar closed at 75.10 U.S. cents on Sept. 25, which was down by about half a cent relative to its U.S. counterpart compared to the previous week.

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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

Genetics tool sought Breeding pigs to have better immune responses means using fewer antibiotics and other medications

By Shannon VanRaes Co-operator staff

N

ew research being led by the University of Guelph could help reduce the amount of medical intervention required in swine production.

As part of a $9.8-million national research project aimed at enhancing Canada’s pork industry, a team of researchers will work to develop genomics tools that select pigs able to resist multiple diseases, improve animal health and food quality. Funding for the massive project came from Genome Canada’s, Genomics and Feeding the Future, project competition.

Bonnie Mallard, a pathobiology professor in the Ontario Veterinary College, has already developed a patented immune response profiling tool — High Immune Response Technol­ ogy — which the university describes as “using animal gen­ etics and immune response to breed healthier animals naturally and safely.”

The technology is currently licensed to Semex Alliance, but is only used in cattle. Mallard hopes this new research will expand its use.

“We are hoping for the same outcome in pigs, and that is the focus of our section of the Genome Canada application,” Mallard said. “I’m thrilled to be part of this large collaborative research program to investigate novel immunogenetic approaches to improve swine health.”

University of Guelph post-doctoral researcher, Julie Schmied, will test the technology for a range of infectious diseases in some 3,600 commercial pigs before the project is complete.

“The high immune response technology is a way to identify animals that just have a better immune system,” said Schmied. “There are likely two sides of the immune system… and we have a way of measuring both. We have a way of measur­i ng the capacity for an antibody response and the capacity for a cell mediated response.”

And while pigs could be bred for resistance to one particular disease, such as porcine epidemic diarrhea, the researcher said it wouldn’t be an efficient way to create a stronger animal.

“You can breed for a single disease or pathogen, which is what people have tried to do in the past and that would be what

PHOTO: istock

would happen in a disease outbreak situation — you would be able to identify animals which were more resistant to a particular virus or bacteria that happened to infect your herd,” Schmied said. “But breeding for specific resistance in that sense can be really problematic… viruses change and evolve so quickly, that say you developed a line of pigs that was resistant to a single virus, that virus is really quickly going to mutate and become a new virus and all that work you’ve done doesn’t matter anymore.”

Instead she is seeking out the animals with the best overall immune response, no matter what the disease challenge might be.

“So we’re looking for an animal that’s very versatile in its immune response,” she said, adding that the stronger an animal’s immune system, the

less medical intervention it will need. The result could be less antibiotics used and more effective vaccinations.

However, the project is still in the early stages.

“I want to be clear it’s not a genomics test at this point, it’s really in the early stages, so in terms of how it’s going to be rolled out to the market and how producers are going to access it, well there are a lot of components that of course would need to be discussed and hashed out,” said Schmied. “So if it’s successful we’d have to see how we’re going to… release the use of our test to the different pig companies within Canada.”

While Mallard is a principal investigator on the project, the team also includes experts from across Canada, including in Alberta and Saskatchewan.

“Viruses change and evolve so quickly, that say you developed a line of pigs that was resistant to a single virus, that virus is really quickly going to mutate and become a new virus and all that work you’ve done doesn’t matter anymore.”

Julie Schmied

shannon.vanraes@fbcpublishing.com

Biocontainment plan can be a lifesaver

The to-do list is a long one in a crisis — and it’s better to have it all set down in writing

By Alexis Kienlen Staff

N

o one wants an infectious animal disease outbreak on their farm — but every producer should be ready for one, says an expert on biocontainment plans.

“When we get into crisis mode, we tend to forget the important steps and communications pieces that need to be there — by having it all documented ahead of time, we found that there was a lot more reassurance for producers,” Heather Carriere said during a recent Alberta Pork telephone town hall.

Having an emergency to-do list would benefit any livestock producer, said the Abbotsford, B.C. ag consultant, who helped develop biocontainment plans for BC Pork in response to the porcine epidemic diarrhea threat.

“It’s a document that can save a lot of angst and speeds up the response process as well,” said Carriere. “The idea was to create an information package so in the case of emergency, they don’t have to go searching for all that information.”

The value of a biocontainment plan becomes evident when you start listing everything that needs to be done: Contacting processors, plant contacts, tradespeople, suppliers, and anyone who might be coming to the farm. A checklist of things to do before or during deliveries. Different ways to isolate sick

When a disease crisis hits, you need a written biocontainment plan, says consultant Heather Carriere. pHOTO: ALBERTA PORK

animals from the main barn. Managing a break in production. Who will handle pickup of deadstock, garbage, recycling, and manure. Alternative transportation routes in order to avoid contaminating other nearby hog farms.

“By having these things written down ahead of time, it saves the producer from having to search when they are busy with other aspects of traceback or the biosecurity measures that they are implementing,” said Carriere. “By identifying every single possible contact who could come onto their farm, it gave producers peace of mind that they did

have due diligence and were doing their best to be prepared.”

B.C. pork producers either worked with Carriere or their herd veterinarian to ensure the plan was complete. A copy was kept in a place where it could be accessed by all farm employees — a key measure because workers need to make decisions and take immediate action, even if the farm owner happens to be away.

As part of the biocontainment plan, producers signed a statement that said that they would inform BC Pork and their vet of their disease status and allow them to share the information with all necessary industry partners.

“This assists in the traceback processes that have to happen,” said Carriere. “They’ll only identify the farm to necessary industry partners. It’s not meant for general broadcasting and is not publicized anywhere. It’s mainly for traceback purposes to help minimize the spread of any virus.”

Once the herd vet had reviewed and signed off on the plan, it was then signed by the producer and BC Pork.

All of the signatories were given copies of the plan.

Not only did creating the plan give producers a sense of what they would do at their farm, it also reaffirmed their role in keeping the entire industry safe and gave them ownership for the biosecurity of the entire province, said Carriere. akienlen@fbcpublishing.com

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The Manitoba Co-operator | October 1, 2015

Is there a cement mixer in your future?

Composting deadstock is no different than garden waste — except you need a really big composter

By Alexis Kienlen STAFF / ROCKY MOUNTAIN HOUSE

I

f you’re in a wildlife corridor, the last thing you want to do is attract predators to your place.

But that’s not easy if, like Marty Winchell, you’re raising sheep, pigs, laying hens and bees, as well as cus­ tom grazing cattle.

Which is why there’s an old cement mixer sitting in his yard. His mixer is sans the truck, which in hindsight was a mistake because he could have picked up an entire unit at auction for as little as $2,000.

“Had I known what I know now, I would have bought a cement truck, drove it here, sold the truck and would have been a lot further ahead,” joked the producer from Rocky Mountain House.

Still, he’s pleased with his invest­ ment, which has taken on a new life for composting deadstock. The pro­ cess really isn’t much different than what homeowners do in their back­ yard and is a big improvement on his old method.

“We used to compost our birds with manure, but it was an attractant for coyotes,” said Winchell, who is also an agricultural program supervisor with Clearwater County Agricultural Services and Landcare.

Coyotes and foxes are a common sight in the area, and he’s also seen mountain lions and lynxes. His par­ ents even had bears licking their barbecue.

Winchell decided to use a cement mixer after seeing a similar system in Pincher Creek. He tapped into Bearsmart, a provincial government program, for some funding for the pur­ chase of the cement mixer, and paid for the transportation and setup costs on his own. He has 300 laying hens, and since starting composting in late July is saving 50 cents on the pickup and rendering of every spent hen.

In the first few weeks of opera­ tion, he put in the equivalent of two yards of protein waste (spent hens and several dead lambs) and added a b o u t f o u r y a rd s o f c a r b o n m i x (which includes straw, egg waste,

It ain’t pretty but it works. This old cement mixer is now composting deadstock on Marty Winchell’s operation. Photos: Alexis Kienlen

shavings, and paper). The right bal­ ance between carbon and nitrogen reduces smell and achieves optimum composting. He spins the compost mechanically every once in a while, and adds water to the mixture.

“Every time I turn it at night, when I just walk up to it and put my hand on the top and bottom, you can feel it cooking,” Winchell told a group during the West County Ag tour last month.

“It gets plenty hot in there. In the evening, when I spin it, steam comes billowing out.”

It’s impressive how quickly dead­

stock breaks down, he said, adding he is going to try to compost through the winter in hopes enough heat will be generated to keep it going.

The process does attract flies, but not huge numbers. He’s also going to limit where the compost is used because it contains specified risk material from sheep, and he wants to minimize the potential risk of prion diseases. He also doesn’t compost roadkill or animals from other farms because he doesn’t want to bring potential diseases onto his farm.

“You can feel it cooking.

It gets plenty hot in there.

In the evening, when I spin it, steam comes billowing out.”

Marty Winchell

akienlen@fbcpublishing.com

Preventing conflicts with bears before they start Provincial program helps communities take action against the risk of bear encounters

By Alexis Kienlen STAFF / CLEARWATER COUNTY

Composting deadstock is a very quick process, says Marty Winchell, a producer from Rocky Mountain House.

It doesn’t matter where you are in the province — Alberta is bear country.

Bears prefer to be left alone, but tragedies do happen. It was the death of a woman attacked by a grizzly bear in Canmore in 2005 that led to the creation of the Bearsmart program.

The voluntary program is a partnership between citizens, local and provincial governments and other stakeholders.

The first step is making people aware of the danger, said Chiara Feder, Alberta Environment and Parks wildlife biologist and Bearsmart program co-ordinator for the North Saskatchewan and Red Deer region.

“It was shocking for me in 2008 when a hunter got killed by a sow with three cubs in the Sundre area,” said Feder. “People were totally unaware that they were in bear country. So our biggest project there was to build awareness.”

But the program in the Sundre area has expanded over the years, such as providing electric fences.

“We are starting to work with ranchers and farmers and honey producers to put in place measures that prevent the conflict before the conflict actually starts,” said Feder.

That’s key because bears have long memories and will return to an area where they once

found food (such as garbage, beehives, or a carcass) for up to five years.

Deadstock is a huge attractant for bears and other predators, and the problem increased after BSE hit in 2003 and carcass disposal became more costly.

Composting livestock is an effective way to remove deadstock, and it’s become popular in southern Alberta and Montana, both of which have high grizzly bear populations. When Montana began composting deadstock and roadkill, authorities saw a 92 per cent reduction of conflict between bears and humans within two seasons.

Bearsmart will work with interested individuals and community groups who want to implement projects.

“We can do education and awareness and we also do projects like Marty Winchell’s (deadstock composting),” said Feder.

In Clearwater County, Bearsmart has provided courses and workshops, informational sessions to recreation enthusiasts, and entered partnerships to implement carcass disposal and waste management projects.

For more info on starting a Bearsmart project, contact Fish and Wildlife at 310-000 or Chiara Feder at 403-845-8303 or chiara.feder@gov. ab.ca. Bear information for agricultural producers can be found at www.aep.alberta.ca (click on the Recreation & Public Users tab). akienlen@fbcpublishing.com

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LIVESTOCK AUCTION RESULTS Weight Category

Feeder Steers No. on offer Over 1,000 lbs.

Ashern

Gladstone

Grunthal

Heartland

Heartland

Brandon

Virden

Killarney

Ste. Rose

Winnipeg

23-Sep

22-Sep

22-Sep

1-Sep

23-Sep

21-Sep

24-Sep

25-Sep

450*

590*

246

93

591*

861*

720*

350

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

180.00-215.00

900-1,000

227.00-248.00

185.00-240.00

n/a

225.00-245.00

233.00-249.00

220.00-245.00

n/a

190.00-227.00

800-900

209.00-260.00

224.50-270.00

240.00-261.00

245.00-272.00

247.00-269.00

235.00-255.00

240.00-253.00

200.00-246.00

700-800

210.00-265.00

230.00-274.50

250.00-270.00

270.00-290.00

252.00-284.00

255.00-271.00

265.00-267.00

215.00-256.00

600-700

n/a

240.00-291.50

260.00-276.00

285.00-315.00

260.00-288.00

275.00-296.00

265.00-280.00

235.00-277.00

500-600

270.00-300.00

270.00-312.50

275.00-314.00

325.00-357.00

275.00-310.00

295.00-311.00

280.00-297.00

250.00-306.00

400-500

n/a

300.00-361.00

310.00-400.00

330.00-375.00

305.00-364.00

300.00-335.00

275.00-315.00

275.00-325.00

300-400

n/a

330.00-448.00

400.00-480.00

n/a

325.00-395.00

n/a

n/a

300.00-415.00

900-1,000 lbs.

n/a

n/a

n/a

195.00-225.00

217.00-230.00

n/a

n/a

180.00-215.00

800-900

n/a

170.00-225.00

210.00-235.00

225.00-240.00

229.00-241.00

n/a

n/a

200.00-237.00

700-800

n/a

200.00-243.50

225.00-242.00

240.00-268.00

233.00-249.00

225.00-245.00

210.00-240.00

210.00-242.00

600-700

200.00-244.00

230.00-257.00

235.00-252.50

270.00-315.00

238.00-261.00

250.00-270.00

225.00-245.00

220.00-253.00

500-600

210.00-265.00

240.00-287.00

250.00-295.00

290.00-325.00

245.00-274.00

260.00-283.00

235.00-260.00

230.00-265.00

400-500

n/a

270.00-340.00

290.00-330.00

320.00-350.00

260.00-295.00

275.00-315.00

230.00-280.00

240.00-288.00

300-400

n/a

n/a

350.00-400.00

n/a

n/a

n/a

275.00-305.00

250.00-335.00

124

n/a

70

106

n/a

n/a

n/a

90

D1-D2 Cows

110.00-119.00

n/a

110.00-123.00

128.00-138.00

123.00-128.00

120.00-128.00

118.00-127.00

118.00-125.00

D3-D5 Cows

95.00-105.00

n/a

n/a

115.00-127.00

115.00-120.00

n/a

108.00-117.00

116.00-121.00

Age Verified

120.00-128.00

123.00-129.75

n/a

n/a

125.00-132.00

122.00-131.00

n/a

n/a

Good Bulls

140.00-165.00

154.00-163.50

n/a

169.00-181.00

162.00-173.00

150.00-160.00

n/a

155.00-163.00

Butcher Steers

n/a

n/a

n/a

170.00-179.00

164.00-169.00

n/a

155.00-166.00

n/a

Butcher Heifers

n/a

n/a

n/a

168.00-177.00

161.00-166.00

n/a

n/a

n/a

Feeder Cows

n/a

n/a

128.00-147.00

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

130.00-145.00

Feeder heifers

Slaughter Market No. on offer

Fleshy Export Cows

n/a

n/a

123.00-129.50

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

Lean Export Cows

n/a

n/a

110.00-120.00

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

129.00-143.00

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

155.00-166.00

n/a

Heiferettes * 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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Moving along: Institute developing super-fast fencing tool

The device has been designed to allow one person to string half a mile of four-strand, 3D fence in just two hours

BY JEFF MELCHIOR Contributor

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ny producer who has p u t u p a t e m p o ra r y fence knows it is tedious.

However, a new device could halve the time and labour spent installing temporary fencing.

“Based on some surveying we did of farmers, it takes four to eight hours to put up a halfmile of fencing with two people,” said Joy Agnew, project manager with the Saskatoonb a s e d Pr a i r i e A g r i c u l t u re Machinery Institute.

“Our goal is to develop a tool that can allow a single person to put up a half-mile, four-strand, three-dimensional fence in two hours.”

The goal in developing the as-yet-unnamed tool is to allow more producers to enjoy the benefits of temporary fencing, such as access to crop residues and opportunity feeds.

“The added benefit of our equipment is it will be more robust,” said Agnew. “It will be a four-strand fence and will incorporate 3D attributes to keep wild animals out and livestock in.”

The typical routine today sees a producer go out on a quad and pound stakes into the ground, followed by wiring and attaching to an electrical supply. The institute’s new tool automates the pro­ cess somewhat by releasing A-frame stands from a dispenser on the back of a trailer as the operator strings the wire. Almost no post pounding is required.

“It can be set up on frozen ground because it doesn’t require posts to be pounded into the ground except for the corner posts to anchor it,” said Agnew. “All the controls will be controlled by the driver of the truck or tractor. We’re testing in various field conditions to make sure that everything works as planned in a variety of terrains and soil conditions.”

The project is being funded by the Alberta Livestock Meat Agency and the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture with commercial distribution in mind.

“That’s something we haven’t talked about in a lot of detail yet but the designers working on it are very cognizant of the fact that if it were to be commercially produced it will need to be scaled up and commercialized,” said Agnew.

The new tool could be on the market in a couple of years if there’s sufficient interest.

“We have one more year of testing and to develop our prototype so by the fall of 2016 we will be ready to start discussions with commercial partners if there’s interest,” she said. “Because it’s publicly funded it would be a pretty easy transition to go to commercialization.”

Albert Kuipers, a forage and grazing specialist with the Grey Wooded Forage Association, said the idea sounds interesting but will only win farmers over if the final commercial design is simple, effective, economical, and quick to set up.

A four-strand design depends on individual producers’ needs, he said.

“Most temporary fences are usually single-strand electrified and that is quite sufficient for keeping cattle in.

Having said that, if my goal is to keep wildlife out, I’d consider putting up four strands in a 3D configuration, provided I’ve seen enough evidence the fence design actually does keep the intended wildlife out.”

Also, research by his organization has found there is still room for improvement in the field of 3D fences, he added.

“We’re experimenting with some 3D fence designs and have found so far that deer and elk can be quite resourceful if they’re hungr y,” said Kuipers. “So far, we’ve found that popular 3D fence designs are not completely foolproof.”

This as-yet-unnamed device aims to halve the time and labour when setting up temporary fencing.

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WEATHER VANE

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Another week of nice fall weather Issued: Monday, September 28, 2015 · Covering: September 30 – October 7, 2015 Daniel Bezte Weather Vane

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edium-range weather models have again done a darned good job getting the big picture right. We saw a large low track across the north late last week into this week, bringing strong southerly winds along with very warm temperatures to all of Manitoba Friday and Saturday. As advertised, a cold front pushed through Sunday, bringing with it a few quick showers and a return to more seasonable temperatures.

The large area of low pressure forecast to develop in the central U.S. this week didn’t materialize, thanks partly to a strong area of high pressure building in from the west. This will bring sunny to partly cloudy skies for all of this week along with highs in the mid-teens to maybe 20 C if we get enough sunshine. The overall forecast for this period is surprisingly similar to last week’s.

Late in the week, the weather models again show an area of low pressure developing to our northwest, then tracking across the border between the Prairies and the Territories. This low will

be smaller, weaker and moving quicker than the previous low.

Our winds will become southerly ahead of the low on Friday, but we’ll only see a modest boost in temperatures, with highs maybe making it into the low 20s. This low will drag a cold front through southern and central regions Saturday, which will bring some clouds along with a few scattered showers. As with last weekend’s cold front, skies should quickly clear out as high pressure again builds in from the west.

This high will bring sunny skies Sunday and Monday along with daytime highs in the mid-teens.

An area of low pressure is then forecast to develop to our southwest on Tuesday and bring clouds and showers into our region by late Wednesday. There’s a chance of significant rainfall with this system before it’s pushed out by high pressure late Thursday. This system bears watching, but confidence levels are fairly low.

Usual temperature range for this period: Highs, +8 to +19 C; lows, -3 to +6 C. Daniel Bezte is a teacher by profession with a BA (Hon.) in geography, specializing in climatology, from the U of W. He operates a computerized weather station near Birds Hill Park.

Contact him with your questions and comments at daniel@bezte.ca.

WEATHER MAP - WESTERN CANADA

1 Month (30 Days) Percent of Average Precipitation (Prairie Region) August 26, 2015 to September 24, 2015

< 40% 40 - 60% 60 - 85% 85 - 115% 115 - 150% 150 - 200% > 200% 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 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.

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This issue’s map shows the total amount of precipitation that fell across the Prairies as a percentage of average over the 30 days ending Sept. 24. Since we didn’t see much rainfall during the last few days of August this map gives us a pretty good idea of how much rainfall we experienced during September. Southern and western areas saw near- to above-average amounts, with central regions seeing belowaverage amounts.

September well above average

No records were broken for highs or lows, but Winnipeg broke one for the warmest low

BY DANIEL BEZTE Co-operator contributor

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ith September pretty much in the books as I write this (Sept. 27), and with some quiet weather to end the month, I figured I could get away with doing the monthly weather summary, then look ahead to see what October and the rest of fall might have in store for us this year.

September 2015 was definitely a warm month across Manitoba. The month began with temperatures in the upper 20s to low 30s, and while we saw a few short cool periods here and there, temperatures in the upper 20s just seemed to keep coming back. After a summer that seemed to have its best weather on weekdays, with rather disappointing weather on weekends, September more than made up for it, with most of its warm spells coming on the weekends.

The last weekend was of particular interest, as a strong southerly flow allowed temperatures to climb into the upper 20s. While it certainly was warm, I didn’t notice any records broken for daytime highs. If you went outside on Saturday night and thought it felt pretty darned warm for

Precipitation will continue on the dry side in October as the main storm tracks stay to our north and south.

an evening in late September, then you were right. Having created detailed weather records for Winnipeg, I’m able to look up records that are a little less known, so I decided to see what the warmest minimum temperature was for Winnipeg on Sept.

26. Usually all you hear about are record-high temperatures or record-low temperatures; the record-warmest minimum is the warmest lowest temperature recorded during a day (from midnight to midnight).

On Sept. 26, Winnipeg recorded a minimum temperature of 16.3 C, a good 2 C warmer than the previous record of 14.4 C set back in 1950. While I don’t have the same level of detail for records for all the stations in Manitoba, I wouldn’t be surprised if a good number of places also broke their warmest minimum temperature records as well.

When all the numbers were added up it turned out that indeed, September 2015 was warmer than average. In fact, it

was much warmer than average, with the warmest temperatures in the Winnipeg region.

Winnipeg had a mean monthly temperature of 16.5 C, almost 4 C above the long-term average of 12.7 C. The Brandon region was the next warmest, with a mean monthly temperature of 14.5 C, about 2.5 C above average. Finally, Dauphin came in just a tad cooler than Brandon, with a mean monthly temperature of 14.2 C, also about 2.5 C above average. Rainfall during the month was near average in the Winnipeg and Brandon regions and below average in Dauphin.

Who called it?

It appears that Environment Canada was the only one to predict above-average temperatures. Both the Old Farmer’s Almanac and Canadian Farmers’ Almanac called for cold weather and I predicted near-average temperatures.

All three of these long-range forecasters called for above-

average amounts of precipitation during September, while I predicted near to slightly above average. While no one really got the precipitation forecast bang on, if we had to call a winner I guess my forecast was the closest, though overall, I don’t think there was a clear winner for September’s long-range forecast.

Looking ahead to October, the Old Farmer’s Almanac calls for slightly above-average temperatures with near-average amounts of precipitation. These near-average to slightly aboveaverage temperatures and precipitation are expected to continue into November.

T h e C a n a d i a n Fa r m e r s’ Almanac is much more pessimistic. It mentions chilly or cold weather six times over October and November along with stormy, rain, snow, wet or just plain unsettled weather eight times during the same period. I don’t know about you, but to me that adds up to a colder- and wetter-than-average October and November.

Environment Canada seems to lean heavily toward a typical El Niño long-range forecast, with temperatures expected to be above average in October and November, along with below-average amounts of precipitation.

Last, but not least, is my long-

range weather forecast, or what I like to call my weather hopecast. The latest medium-range fairly reliable weather models show a continuation of mild temperatures until at least the middle of October. We have to keep in mind that the temperatures are getting colder.

In fact, the average monthly temperature for September is around 12 C in southern and central Manitoba; in October the monthly mean temperature drops to only 4.5 C. So while it looks like October will be warmer than average, that doesn’t mean we’ll keep seeing days with temperatures in the mid- to upper 20s. I am going to agree with Environment Canada, at least for now, that November will continue with war mer-than-average conditions.

Precipitation will continue on the dry side in October as the main storm tracks stay to our north and south. As we work our way toward the end of October and into November we’ll see these storm tracks migrate southward, and I think there will be a good chance at seeing a significant storm sometime in November. No science on this one, just a gut feeling.

However the weather ends up, I hope it works out just right for you.

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CROPS Anhydrous ammonia could be losing favour Is NH3 on its way out?

BY RON FRIESEN Co-operator contributor

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Chicken and egg It’s a chicken-and-egg argument as to whether agri-retailers are backing away from anhydrous ammonia or if farmers are just using it less. But Chorney feels the traditional practice of banding fertilizer in fall has declined significantly in Manitoba because the recent series of wet springs affected producers’ ability to seed.

“That has made farmers very leery of putting fertilizer down so far in advance of growing a crop,” Chorney said. “So that means less demand, and therefore dealers are really evaluating the viability of having the anhydrous ammonia distribution system they used to have.”

Safety is another reason why retailers may hesitate to carry anhydrous. NH3 is a hazardous material and accidental spills can cause environmental and human health hazards. A prime example occurred on January 18, 2002, when a Canadian Pacific train derailed near Minot, North Dakota and tanker cars carry-

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ing anhydrous ammonia ruptured. A cloud of poisonous gas was released, killing at least one person and injuring about 100 more.

Safe handling and strict regulations are among the reasons why Cargill, once a major anhydrous supplier, decided not to provide it after the 2015 spring season.

“Our reason for exiting the NH3 market was because Cargill s t r i v e s t o p r ov i d e c u s t o m ers with excellent service in a timely manner while protecting our employees and customers from the risks associated with handling anhydrous ammonia,” a company spokesperson said in an email to the Co-operator.

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“ Taking this into considera tion, along with the increasing costs and the potential additional regulations, we decided other organizations are better fit for the longer-term investment required to comply with dangerous goods legislation.”

Because the storage and handling of anhydrous ammonia is regulated, producers are not allowed to keep it on their farms, as they can with other fertilizers. They must either go to an approved site to pick up portable anhydrous tanks or else have them delivered to their farms. This can make anhydrous ammonia inconvenient to use, especially if you’re seeding thousands of acres and have to run back and forth to get more as you need it.

Logistics So, in order to stay flexible when planting crops, farmers may be using less anhydrous because of logistical challenges with See AMMONIA on page 18 »

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leek white anhydrous ammonia fertilizer tanks perched on wheels ready to roll out to farmers’ fields were once a common sight along rural highways.

Not so anymore.

The apparent case of the missing anhydrous tanks has some wondering if it’s just an aberration, or if it signals a quiet but significant change in farmers’ soil fertility practices.

Doug Chorney thinks it does.

A longtime anhydrous ammonia (NH3) user, Chorney says he has seen the number of anhydrous sites decrease throughout Manitoba in recent years. He worries the trend may continue. “ We’re s t i l l c o m m i t t e d t o u s i n g a n h yd ro u s a m m o n i a ,” said Chorney, a former Keystone Agricultural Producers president who farms near Selkirk. “I don’t think we’re going to see it completely disappear overnight. But there’s definitely a trend here.”

Corroborating data is difficult to find. The Canadian Fertilizer Institute tracks the movement o f a l l f e r t i l i zer, not specific types. The Manitoba Agricultural Services Corporation summarizes fertilizer application rates for various municipalities, but does not keep records on total sales. Agrium Inc., which controls 46 per cent of the ammonia plant capacity in Canada, reports no market change for anhydrous ammonia over the last three to five years.

“There hasn’t been a diminishment of uptake,” said Ray D ow b e n k o, A g r i u m’s s e n i o r agronomy specialist in Calgary.

“As far as our numbers go, everything’s pretty much the same as it has always been.”

Even so, there are signs that anhydrous ammonia, once the king of nitrogen fertilizers, may be starting to play second fiddle to its granular and liquid cousins.

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the ammonia pipeline, suggests Don Flaten, a University o f Ma n i t o b a s o i l s c i e n t i s t professor.

“That’s one of the biggest issues with ammonia,” said Flaten. “There’s no agronomic reason not to use anhydrous ammonia. In fact, there’s lots of good agronomic reasons for using it. The biggest challenge is logistics.”

Ironically, anhydrous ammonia is the most efficient and cost-effective form of nitrogen fertilizer. It consists of 82 per cent nitrogen, whereas granular urea is 46 per cent (46-0-0) and the liquid solution form (urea ammonia nitrate or 28-0-0 UAN) is 28 per cent.

Because granular urea and UAN have a lower nitrogen concentration, you need to handle more in order to apply the same amount of N as anhydrous. (Chorney compares it to having to carry four shopping bags of potatoes to the car instead of just one.) As a result, anhydrous gives you better value for your nitrogen dollar.

“Fundamentally, ammonia is the lowest-cost fertilizer for nitrogen source and it’s extremely efficient and effective,” Flaten said.

However, urea and UAN have one big advantage. Producers can take delivery when there’s a good price and store the products on their farms. At the same time, storage requires liquid tanks and fertilizer hopper bins, which can be expensive.

Efficiency However, new technologies may be making urea and UAN more efficient to use. Flaten says farmers are increasingly switching to a one-pass seeding and fertilization system.

The all-in-one approach makes logistical support for urea and UAN is better because, unlike anhydrous, they can be stockpiled in advance and used when needed.

New air seeder carts designed to handle large volumes of granular N also make urea increasingly attractive. Chorney says he saw a 1,300-bushel cart at the last Farm Progress Show in Regina, which dwarfs the 350-bushel cart he uses on his farm.

So far, reports about the demise of anhydrous ammonia are mostly anecdotal. Agrium’s Ray Dowbenko suggests the reason there appear to be fewer NH3 bullet tanks may be that companies are moving them further away from major highways as a safety precaution. Also, some agri-retailers who recently consolidated operations may be rationalizing facilities and closing down redundant sites.

Myron Kroeker, a partner with Rosenort Agro Ltd., says his business is generally able to get the anhydrous customers need. But he acknowledges that safety concerns, supply logistics and the disappearance of small independent dealers may eventually affect the future of anhydrous ammonia.

“I sure hope it stays around,” said Kroeker. “Once we lose it, it’s gone.”

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CROP REPORT

Warm and dry conditions allow for good harvest progress Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Development crop report for Sept. 28, 2015 Weekly Provincial Summary Warm temperatures and minimal rainfall allowed for good harvest progress across most of Manitoba.

Winter wheat and fall rye are emerging with excellent germination and stand establishment reported.

Fall field work including postharvest weed control, fall fertilizer applications, tillage and soil testing is ongoing.

Southwest Region Seasonal to above-normal temperatures, little to no rainfall, and generally dry field conditions allowed for good harvest progress in the Southwest Region.

The spring cereal harvest is approaching completion with yields reported at above average. Some quality loss is noted as the last of the spring cereals are harvested.

The canola crop also saw good harvest progress over this past week with non-reseeded canola acres approaching 75 to 90 per cent completion with above longterm average yields. Across the entire region, approximately 40 to 50 per cent of the reseeded canola acres are complete with yields above long-term averages. More progress was made in the southern areas of the region where reseeded canola is 70 to 80 per cent done, yielding 40 to 55 bu./acre.

Flax fields continue to be desiccated in preparation for harvest.

Some initial harvest is reported in the southern areas, with average to above-average yields.

Most soybean varieties are in the R8 (brown pod/mature) stage of development with harvest becoming general in the southern areas of the region; above-average yields reported. Sunflowers and grain corn continue to mature and dry down.

Winter wheat and fall rye seeding is approaching completion with seeded acreage higher than last year.

Field work is progressing. Postharvest herbicide application is ongoing due to regrowth.

Hay and pastures benefited from the recent rains, although growth is slowed with shorter days and cooler temperatures.

Corn silage harvesting continues.

Low-lying areas of fields, sloughs and field perimeters are utilized wherever possible to extend the grazing period. Water levels in dugouts are at 75 to 85 per cent of capacity.

Northwest Region Drier weather conditions prevailed through most of the Northwest Region over the week.

There are many instances of crop being harvested at tough moisture levels, and then artificially dried or put on aeration to prevent spoilage. Frost reports varied through the region with little or no frost recorded in southern parts of the region to heavy frost reported for The Pas. Heavy winds on the weekend caused slight damage to canola swaths in localized parts of the Swan Valley.

Overall, harvest is about 70 per cent complete for the region.

Some producers in the southern part of the region have completed harvesting cereals and canola and have begun soybean harvest.

Weather permitting soybean harvest will be general this coming week.

Only flax, buckwheat and grain corn remain to be harvested in southern areas of the region. The remainder of the region is waiting on later-seeded canola, flax, soybeans and grain corn crops.

Average yields and quality are reported for most crops.

In many cases, fall field work operations are caught up to harvest and many tilled fields have good regrowth of weeds and volunteer plants. Soil moisture conditions are adequate in most parts of the region but are excessive in The Pas.

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Hoping soybean harvest will soon be in full swing.

Good drying conditions over the weekend solidified a good portion of harvesting feed supplies. Much-needed sun and wind dried hay to harvestable conditions. Corn harvest for silage has begun. Pasture growth is complete for this growing season with supplemental feeding required now for those cattle that remain on pasture. Water supplies are adequate.

Central Region Rainfall amounts of 10 to 50 mm fell over much of the Central Region on Wednesday and Thursday, with the highest amounts near the U.S. border. Along with minor showers, this precipitation and heavy dews slowed harvest operations.

Isolated areas are very wet, limiting harvest progress, as well as fall field work. Warm temperatures on Saturday, along with high winds, allowed many to get back into the fields earlier than expected. Any future frost events will have little, if any, impact on crops, other than to speed up dry down.

There still remain a few cereal fields to be harvested. Majority of the canola harvest is also complete, with only the last of the reseeded fields to be done. Yield reports continue to be variable, with yields ranging from 10 to 50 bu./acre.

Flax harvest is wrapping up; yield reports range from 18 to 35 bu./acre. Harvest continues in sunflowers, with yields ranging from 1,500 to 3,000 lbs./ acre. Corn is maturing and drydown has been very noticeable this past week. Some early fields are harvested, some at relatively high moisture levels (30 per cent).

No yield reports to date. Potato harvest continues with excellent progress made.

Edible bean harvest continues as conditions allow, with yields reported as average to slightly below average; majority of the crop is harvested. Soybean harvest continues, and varies from 40 per cent to as much as 90 per cent

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complete. Yields range from 15 to 50 bu./acre. At this point, average yield is expected to be in the 35 to 40 bu./acre range.

There is good regrowth of perennial weeds post-harvest, allowing for control measures to be made in preparation for next year.

Most fields show post-harvest weed pressure, especially following the recent rains.

Fall rye and winter wheat are seeded; crops are germinating and emerging well with recent rains. Volunteer canola is a concern in a number of fields. At this point, seeded acres are estimated to be flat to slightly above last year’s acres.

Fall tillage is underway where conditions allow. There are still a number of fields that are too wet to work properly; some will need more drying time. Drier areas received adequate rainfall to work reasonably well. Soil testing continues and fall fertilizing has started.

Some third-cut hay is being cut, or will be cut. Hay supplies are sufficient for most producers, but excess supplies are limited. Corn silage harvest continues, and is wrapping up in western areas.

Pasture growth has slowed with shorter days, or stopped, dependent on moisture conditions. Lowlying areas of fields, sloughs and field perimeters are utilized wherever possible to extend the grazing period. Most pasture in the south and west areas are rated fair to poor. The northwest areas report pastures are in great shape.

Water supplies are adequate.

Eastern Region Overall, the weather in the Eastern Region last week facilitated progress with both harvesting and field work with reasonably good drying conditions including above-seasonal temperatures. However, mid-week rainfall accumulations ranging from five to 20 mm did occur in southern and central districts, temporarily delaying field operations with some producers hav-

ing to wait until the weekend to resume.

Spring wheat harvest is complete with an average yield of 55 bu./acre and average quality.

Oat harvest is complete with an average yield of 110 bu./acre and average quality. Soybean harvest is 25 per cent complete with an average yield of 40 bu./acre and average quality. Rapid progress with soybean harvest is expected this week if the weather remains seasonable and free of rainfall events. Sunflowers are in the R9 growth stage and desiccation has occurred in most fields. Most corn is in the R6 or physiologically mature.

Hay supplies are rated at 20 per cent surplus and 80 per cent adequate. Straw, greenfeed and feed grain supplies are rated as adequate. Pasture conditions are rated at 60 per cent good, 20 per cent fair and 20 per cent poor.

Cattle remain on pastures with the odd producer supplemental feeding. Availability of livestock water is adequate.

Interlake Region Seasonal weather conditions were experienced throughout the Interlake Region. Sunny and windy conditions allowed producers to continue harvesting crops and continue with fall tillage.

Harvest progress is estimated to be 70 to 75 per cent complete.

Producers started harvesting soybeans in both south and north Interlake areas. Spring cereals and oilseeds harvest is nearly completed with some late-seeded fields being the exception. Flax crops can still be found standing or swathed with reports of yields ranging from 10 to 20 bu./acre.

Alfalfa seed fields continue to be combined with no reports on yields or dockage. Corn continues to dry down and sunflowers are being desiccated. Field work continues as fields dry; however, in most areas water can still be found in fields from previous rainfall.

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Corn growers warily eye moisture levels The crop’s moisture content right now is ‘abnormal’

By Dave Sims CNS Canada

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hile harvest is underway for most farmers across Western Canada, many corn growers in Manitoba are busy eyeing the level of humidity in the fields.

“I know of guys testing at 32 per cent (moisture content of the kernels). That’s abnormal for this time of year,” said Morgan Cott, an agronomist with the Manitoba Corn Growers Association.

Corn is typically considered dry when it’s closer to 15 per cent, which means many producers could be stuck having to dry it with industrial ovens, if rains and wet weather return in the coming weeks.

“The cost of drying corn takes a lot out of your bottom line,” MCGA president Myron Krahn warned.

Dry, warm days are what Manitoba corn producers will be looking for over the next five to six weeks, he explained.

Aside from the moisture concerns, the 2015 growing season has been a fairly normal one, with a few exceptions, said Cott.

Farmers’ lobby says Russia’s official crop data artificially high Officials are pressuring farmers to overstate their harvest figures Moscow / Reuters

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ussian regional officials are pressuring farmers to report more grain crop than they actually harvest this year, the head of farmers’ lobby the Grain Union, said Sept. 15.

Arkady Zlochevsky said that the difference between the actual harvest and the declared figures was not significant. However, his comments could be troubling for international grain markets, for which reliable crop figures are a key factor in determining prices.

The Agriculture Ministry did not comment immediately when contacted by Reuters.

Russia, one of the world’s biggest wheat exporters, is officially expected to harvest around 103 million tonnes by clean weight this year, down two million tonnes from a year ago, but still the third-largest grain crop in its post-Soviet history.

But the Grain Union, a nongovernmental farmers’ lobby group, believes real output could come in a bit lower.

“Farmers are complaining that the local authorities are pressing them to overreport harvest figures,” Zlochevsky told reporters in Moscow. He declined to say how much the official figures diverged from the real crop.

“Spring brought an early planting time; guys were in the field the first week or two of May, which doesn’t always happen with corn because you want the warmer temperatures in the ground,” she said.

Disease and insect problems were minimal while more corn acres continue to pop up outside of the traditional growing area.

“It’s expanded a lot east of the river, in the Steinbach, Ste. Anne, St. Pierre-Jolys area. Those are big corn-growing areas now,” said Cott.

Most farmers Krahn has talked to are fairly happy with the crop’s progress thus far.

“I think for the most part guys should be expecting average yields, slightly above,” he said.

As for the market, corn continues to sell at a profitable level but “not by much,” said Krahn, who farms at Carman.

“It’s certainly not doom and gloom but it’s not rosy by any stretch of the imagination. Guys can make money if they get a yield,” he said.

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According to the Prairie Ag Hotwire, the spot price for a bushel of corn, as of Sept. 21, was between US$2.66 and $3.11.

Krahn said the price generally has been creeping lower.

“We all wish the price was a little higher, but we’ll make do with what we got.”

He expected the bulk of the corn harvest to begin in the next two to three weeks.

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Agricultural Hall of Fame The Manitoba Agricultural Hall of Fame inducted eight new members in July 2015.

Here is one of the new inductees

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obert (Bob) Gilmor Roehle grew up on a grain and dairy farm at Blackdale, Manitoba. Following his education at Irwinton, West St. Paul and Stonewall Collegiate, he attended the University of Manitoba where he earned a B.S.A. in 1968 and an M.Sc. in agricultural economics in 1971. In 1968, he married Judith McKillop, a business education teacher; she has been his constant support and adviser.

They raised their children, Candace and Kenton, in St. Norbert where they have resided since 1971. They have five grandchildren.

Bob worked for the Canadian Wheat Board (CWB) in market analysis and development and public relations for 29 years, including two years in Japan developing Asian markets. He was seconded to the Grain Marketing Office of Industry, Trade & Commerce in Ottawa, the Grain Transportation Agency in Winnipeg for the first review of the Western Grain

Transportation Act, and later to Prairie Pools Inc. in Winnipeg. He worked on the 1998 transition of the CWB from five federally appointed commissioners to a conventional board of directors with a majority of elected farmers. Following retirement in 2000 as VP, Corporate Communications, Bob accepted contracts with Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters, Fisheries & Oceans Canada, and the University of Manitoba as a lecturer in agricultural policy.

Bob initiated the Grain World Outlook Conference in 1991 and the Winnipeg International Grain Fest in 1992 as a salute to Canada 125. He is past president of the Red River Exhibition Association (RREA) and its foundation, the Manitoba Agricultural Hall of Fame, the St. Norbert Foundation and the CWB Retirees’ Association. He is co-chair, Group’Action St. Norbert, VP, Pembina Active Living (55+) and director, St. Norbert Business Improvement Zone

and Pollock Island Conservation Group.

Bob sits on the RREA’s Farm Family of the Year and Harvest Gala committees. He is a past director of Heritage Winnipeg and past co-ordinator of the Friends of the CWB. He served on the St. Andrew’s Society Agriculture Committee celebrating the 2012 Bicentenary of the Red River Settlement.

In 1988, Bob initiated Le Marche St. Norbert Famers’ Market Co-op Inc. and served as its founding president until 1995. He was also the founding president of Farmers’ Market Co-op of Manitoba.

Bob has received a number of awards: Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal for community service and the Mayor’s BIZ Award in 2012; Certificate of Merit, Manitoba Agriculture Graduates’ Association in 2008; Distinguished Service Award, Canadian Association of Fairs & Exhibitions in 2010.

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Manitoba’s recipients for 2015 include Tara Frisch of Manitou, Mackenzie Kozak of Roblin, Hayley Macaulay of Killarney, Christopher Manchur of Gilbert Plains, Carter McKinney of Waskada, Bradley McLeod of Mather, Katie Meggison of Goodlands, Lexus Ostberg of Dominion City, Kathleen Porteous of Marquette, Kantara Robertson of Treherne, Connor Shirtliff of Starbuck, William Sikora of Brandon, Marianne Sytnyk of Oakburn, Lara Teetaert of Deloraine, Kristen Timmerman of Treherne and Rebecca Unrau of Boissevain.

Winners also included 16 students from Saskatchewan, 12 each from Ontario and Alberta, five from Quebec, two each from Nova Scotia and British Columbia and one from New Brunswick.

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This year’s judges included Robert Adamson of Pembina Trails School Division; Johanne Ross of Agriculture in the Classroom-Manitoba (AITC-M); Kelly Green of the Canadian Canola Growers Association; Cr y s t a l Jo rg e n s o n o f t h e University of Manitoba; and Brigitte Burgoyne of consulting firm ThinkShift.

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KAP seeks regulations to spur rail competition The Manitoba farm organization submits 13 recommendations to the rail review panel

BY ALLAN DAWSON Co-operator staff

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hirty years of reforms to Western Canada’s grainhandling and transportation system (GHTS) have s e e n r a i l p r o f i t s i n c re a s e while farmers pay more to ship grain and get poorer service, Keystone Agricultural Producers (KAP) has told the Canada Transportation Act Review panel.

KAP blames a lack of competition between the two main rail firms, Canadian National Railway (CN) and Canadian Pacific Railway (CP).

The Canada Transportation Act is linked to every form of federally regulated transportation, so the review, which began last year and concludes with a report to the government Dec. 24, doesn’t focus only on grain shipping.

Ot t a w a m u s t i m p l e m e n t regulations that simulate a competitive market, KAP said.

KAP thus made 13 recommendations, including retaining the maximum revenue entitlement the railways can earn shipping grain; determining the railways’ grainshipping costs; defining railway service obligations; including penalties in service

agreements for when railways fail to meet their obligations; and giving the Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA) more power and resources to investigate rail complaints.

“Lack of meaningful competition is the root cause of Canada’s GHTS challenges, including poor service and a lack of incentive to invest in capacity, infrastructure and labour,” the organization said.

“Railways have no reason to invest in capacity because they very rarely compete for business,” and farmers are mostly captive to one of the railways, KAP added.

“While rail deregulation has

been successful in that CN and CP are financially viable and have achieved gains in productivity, Prairie farmers, and the Canadian economy as a whole, have not seen similar benefits.”

The maximum grain revenue entitlement (MGRE) in place since 2000 must remain, Re g D y c k , c h a i r o f K A P ’s transportation committee and a Starbuck farmer, said in an interview Sept. 23.

It protects against railways charging what the market will bear, provides stable costs and mitigates the freight disadvantage Canadian farmers See KAP on page 25 »

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KAP Continued from page 24

Reg Dyck, chair of KAP’s transportation committee, says most of the savings gained from a more efficient grain-handling and transportation system have gone to the railways, not farmers. PHOTO: allan dawson

have relative to international competitors, all “while guaranteeing a healthy profit for railways,” KAP said.

Before that, the maximum rates were set in legislation.

The railways may now charge what they want as long as total revenue doesn’t exceed the entitlement set annually by the CTA. The MGRE is adjusted for grain volume and distance hauled. This allows the railw a y s t o d i s c o u n t ra t e s t o encourage efficient shipping, while guaranteeing, at least in 2000, a 27 per cent contribution to fixed railway costs.

However, KAP said, it suspects the railways are making bigger profits because over the last 15 years the CTA has adjusted the MGRE to cover higher rail-operating costs — but the system is more efficient with longer trains and fewer and faster-loading elevators.

As part of his 1998 reforms, retired Supreme Court Justice Willard Estey recommended f a r m e r s s h a re i n s o m e o f those savings, but Dyck said he doesn’t believe they have.

That’s why KAP wants the CTA to review railways’ costs.

“The efficiency gains (by the railways) have been huge over the years and they’ve downloaded a lot of costs to producers, by making producers haul great distances, with bigger trucks, and all the high-throughputs that are out there are really paid for by producers,” Dyck said.

Meanwhile, farmers have suffered from poor rail service. A huge grain backlog during the 2013-14 crop year, by

some estimates, cost farmers $3 billion, KAP said.

Some contend paying the railways more will see improved ser vice, but “I’m very skeptical of that and I don’t think it will happen,” Dyck said.

The Western Grain Elevator Association agrees. Executive director Wade Sobkowich has said even when grain companies pay full commercial rates to Eastern Canada or the U.S., rail service is still poor.

Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz, who often used to suggest paying more might improve ser vice, also now acknowledges railway market power.

Pr i m e M i n i s t e r St e p h e n Harper told the Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities’ annual meeting March 12 the railways can’t be allowed to use their market power to dominate the system.

KAP’s submission also recommends more rail monitoring; raising the penalty the railways pay when they exceed the MGRE to 15 per cent of the overage, from five; and making it easier for short line railways to extend service on nearby CN or CP lines.

Ma n y o f i t s re c o m m e n dations are similar to other organizations’ recommendations, KAP general manager James Battershill said in an interview.

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4) That service-level agreements be required to include provisions for penalties to be paid by the railway company for failure to deliver to the agreed-upon service levels.

5) Arbitration options be offered for dispute resolution between shippers and railways.

6) Monitoring of railway’s performance be increased and this information be made publicly available.

7) That future minimum volume requirements be allocated to specific shipping corridors.

8) That the CTA Review support the continued application of the MGRE program when considering any legislative or regulatory changes.

9) That the penalty on railways for exceeding the maximum revenue cap be increased threefold from five to 15 per cent, and that this money continue to be paid to the WGRF. 10) That a costing review be performed with respect to the railways to take into account the efficiencies they have gained over time so that increases to the MGRE can be kept in check.

11) Ensure that farmers have a reasonable ability to ship producer cars and receive adequate service from Class 1 railway companies, recognizing that this may require unique provisions not provided to larger shippers.

12) Support short line railways to operate trains and solicit traffic in regions underserved by Class 1 carriers.

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AUCTION DISTRICTS Parkland – North of Hwy 1; west of PR 242, following the west shore of Lake Manitoba and east shore of Lake Winnipegosis.

Westman – South of Hwy 1; west of PR 242.

Interlake – North of Hwy 1; east of PR 242, following the west shore of Lake Manitoba and east shore of Lake Winnipegosis.

Red River – South ofHwy 1; east of PR 242.

The Pas

Birch River

Swan River

AUCTION SALES Manitoba Auctions – Interlake

McSherry Auction Service Ltd

BOOKING FALL & SPRING AUCTIONS

AUCTION SALES Manitoba Auctions – Red River

INVENTORY REDUCTION FOR CRICKSIDE CATS SATURDAY OCTOBER 17th 10:00 AM

Minitonas

Professional Service At Fair Rates Farm Sales 5% to 7% Internet Bidding Available

Winnipegosis

Dauphin

Grandview

Ashern

Gilbert Plains

Fisher Branch

Ste. Rose du Lac Russell

Parkland

Birtle

Riverton Eriksdale

McCreary

Reston Melita

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Interlake

Langruth

Neepawa

Gladstone

Rapid City Virden

Carberry

Boissevain

Elm Creek

Treherne

Westman Killarney

Pilot Mound

Sanford

Ste. Anne

Carman

Mariapolis

Steinbach

St. Pierre

242

Morris Winkler

Crystal City

Lac du Bonnet

Beausejour

Winnipeg

Austin

Souris

Waskada

Stonewall Selkirk

Portage

Brandon

Live Internet Bidding

Lundar

Erickson Minnedosa

Hamiota

Location: Crickside Cats 1 1/2 miles East On Clearspring Rd. Steinbach, Manitoba – Hwy #12 then 1/2 mile West on Road 25N

Arborg

Gimli

Shoal Lake

Morden

Altona

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Stuart McSherry

Stonewall, MB - #12 Patterson Drive (204) 467-1858 or (204) 886-7027 www.mcsherryauction.com

Red River

McSherry Auction Service Ltd

ACREAGE AUCTION ELEANOR & GARY BEDIUK Sun., Oct. 4th @ 11:00 am Selkirk, MB - 1067 Breezy Point Rd. and continue North on Main St. Contact: (204) 485-5897

Tractor & Equip: Int. 574 Dsl Cab 3PH 540/1000 Sold w FEL 6500 Hrs. * Farm King 3 PH 7' Snowblower * Farm King 3PH 72" Roto Tiller * 3PH 5' Rotary Mower * Allied 3 PH 8' Blade * MF 35 3PH 7' Sickle Mower * Ford 3PH 2B Plow * Yard & Sheds: * JD 345 Hyd 48" R Mower * Roto Tiller * Yard Items * Tools & Misc: 2) Butler 1350 Bush Grainerys * Fuel Slip Tank * Power & Hand Tools * Shop Supplies * Guns: Cooey 75 22 * Remington 812 12 guage Some Household & Antiques: Treadle Sewing Machine * Desk * Crocks * Partial List - Visit Website for Photos & Listing!

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AUCTION SALES Manitoba Auctions – Red River

Stonewall, MB - #12 Patterson Dr.

Always a Huge Sale with Coast to Coast Buyers! Consign Early for Advertising Stuart McSherry (204) 467-1858 or (204) 886-7027

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ACREAGE AUCTION FOR DONNA OLSON SAT., OCTOBER 10, 10:00 AM

STARBUCK, MB TWO MILES WEST OF STARBUCK ON HWY #2 - YARD #9135

John Deere 1630 tractor with 145 loader only 789 hrs. Snow blower and other implements, other tools, yard equipment and household items.

See our website: www.billklassen.com for complete listing and pictures or call 204-325-4433 cell 6230

BILL KLASSEN AUCTIONEERS

AUCTION SALES Manitoba Auctions – Interlake

Saturday, October 10th at 11:00 am (Viewing Friday Only 1O:OO am till 5:00 Pm)

1997 Ford 3-ton truck w/Palfinger 5000* (Subject to owner’s approval)*

FOrKLIFTS & accESSOrIES

Nissan 11,000 lbs. Propane, extension forks, dual wheels* Clark 5,500 lbs. propane forklift, solid tires* forklift man basket* Forklift extensions (for #11000 forklift)* 2-sets fork extensions (for #5000 forklift)*

ScISSOr LIFTS

JLG 26’ electric scissorlift* Skyjack 26’ electric scissorlift* Skyjack 19’ electric scissorlift* Genie manual lift*

OFFIcE TraILEr

Sokal 28’ Office/Tool trailer, tandem*

EQUIPmENT & TOOLS

Diamond core drill w/core drill bits* 3-Lincoln 225 amp welders* Lincoln 400 amp welder* aluminum mig welder* 110-volt mig welder* Rigid 300 threading machine w/dies, oiler, etc.* band saw* Honda gas 8-HP air compressor & 2-other air compressors 5-HP (1-portable)* Drill press & table* pedestal bench grinder* Hotsy diesel pressure washer* Transit & tripod* N3 level & tripod* 2-tripods & eng. Rod* 2-precision levels* cutting torch* 3-sets micrometers* pipe wrenches* drills* pipe dies* bolt dies* sledge hammers* etc.

MOTORBIKES

• 2003 Honda XR80R Dirt Bike • 2004 Burgman 400 Scooter

ATV & SIDE BY SIDE • 2012 Arctic Cat HTX700, Power Steering, Air Shocks • 2012 Arctic Cat Wildcat 1000 V-Twin • 2011 Polaris Ranger RZR 800, Winch, Roof, Cargo Box, Power Steering • 2008 Arctic Cat Prowler XT 650, Winch • 2010 Arctic Cat 550, 4X4, Liquid Cooled • 2009 Arctic Cat 700 4X4 w/ Winch & Plow • 2008 Suzuki 450 King Quad, 4X4 • 2006 Arctic Cat 650 Limited Edition, 4X4 Winch • 2005 Honda 350 4X4, Winch

AUTO & TRANSPORT Vehicles Various

Full Listing At www.pennerauctions.com

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

PENNER AUCTION SALES LTD.

BUILDING & RENOVATIONS

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

Sale Conducted by: PENNER AUCTION SALES LTD.

Earl Thomas Trucking

467 Grassmere Road (West St. Paul)

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• 1840 JD Diesel, 3 PTH, JD 148 Loader, 4200hrs • New Holland TC33D Compact Utility Tractor, 4X4, Allied 195 Loader, 3 PTH • Kubota B7510 Diesel Compact Utility Tractor, Power Steering, 4X4, 3 PTH, 312hrs, 60in Deck • Ford 1220 Diesel Compact Utility Tractor, 3 PTH, Hydrostatic, 1330hrs • Sovema 60in 3 PTH Roto-Tiller • 3 PTH Quick Attach

CLOSE OUT AUCTION SALE

AUCTion SALE For KEn & HELEn HErzog 1949 John Deere “M” totally restored w/plow w/wood saw* (Subject to Owner’s Approval)*

TRACTORS & ATTACHMENTS

McSherry Auction Service Ltd

Moving

TracTOr

FINANCING AVAILABLE (contact Crickside at least one week prior to Auction)

MACK AUCTION COMPANY presents a relocation auction for Ensign Well Servicing Sat., Oct. 24th, 2015 10:00am. Ensign yard Hwy 39 East Service Road Estevan, SK. Contact person Jeff (780)201-9376 Live internet bidding www.bidspotter.com! Commercial & Oilfield equip plus much more! 1997 Volvo tandem pump truck w/Series 60 engine; 1991 tandem axle Pump truck w/Cummins engine; 2010 Kenworth T660 hwy tractor semi w/Double sleeper & all new rubber; 2006 IH hwy tractor truck w/big sleeper & Cummins engine; 1995 Freightliner tandem truck w/Cummins & 9-SPD; 1996 IH Navistar tandem axle truck w/DT4; 1996 IH tandem axle truck w/10-SPD; 2007 Ford F150 XLT regular cab 4WD; 2006 Ford F350 Super Duty crew cab; 2005 Ford F350 Super Duty Crew Cab 2WD, 5th Wheel tandem axle mobile pump & tank unit; 1972 Fruehauf 40-ft. tandem catwalk trailer; Cat 930 wheel loader w/pallet forks & bucket; 2007 2660 Genie tough terrain scissor lift w/26-ft. height, Mission pumps; well head flanges; tubing elevators; rig riders; pump manifolds; drilling blocks; draw works clutches; Wagner accumulator; anchor augers, accumulator bottles; subsite line locators, Carolina hyd press; Carolina power hack saw; Carolina engine hoist; Jet pallet jack; Acklands welder; desk; chairs, cabinets plus much more! Visit www.mackauctioncompany.com for sale bill & photos. Join us on Facebook & Twitter. (306)421-2928 or (306)487-7815 Mack Auction Co. PL 311962

AUTO & TRANSPORT

www.mcsherryauction.com

Sat., Oct. 24 @ 9:30 am

• ARCTIC CAT SNOWMOBILES • POLARIS SNOWMOBILES • SKI-DOO SNOWMOBILES • YAMAHA SNOWMOBILES • ATV’S • UTV’S • 3 WHEELER • TRACTORS & ATTACHMENTS • MOTORBIKES • MISC

Winkler, MB • 1-204-325-4433

Stuart McSherry

ANNUAL FALL GUN AUCTION

WIDE VARIETY FROM 1994 to 2015 MODEL SLEDS

• 2011 Yamaha V-Star 250 2388km • 2007 Suzuki 650 S40 Boulevard 3393km • 2005 Honda CRF230F Dirt Bike

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

McSherry Auction Service Ltd

AUCTION SALES Saskatchewan Auctions

AUCTION

Durban

Roblin

AUCTION SALES Manitoba Auctions – Red River

mIScELLaNEOUS

25-ton crane scale* Jib crane* 2-2-ton bridge cranes (no hoists)* shop gantry* 10-ton chain fall* 1 1/2-ton chain fall* 2-ton electric hoists* 2-wheel utility trailer* 2-new electric motors* hyd. jacks* 4-10-ton dollies* 6-HP Merry tiller* Huskavarna chain saw* Echo chain saw* Chubb Mosler 6’ safe* fire proof file cabinet* formed metal table on casters* steel table w/vise & anvil* 1/4” x 4’x6’ steel table* 1” plate 4’x8’ table* bolt bins* loading ramp* 8-conveyor rollers* scaffolding* scaffold wagon* 4-wheel carts* 3-trolleys* 3-bottle carts* wheel barrow* 2-fire pumps w/hoses* 15-steel gang boxes* 8-steel saw horses* bear traps* etc.

aNTIQUES

Coca Cola drink machine* kitchen wood stove* pump organ w/stool* platform scale* crowfoot scale* hardware scale* coal oil lamps* gallon jugs* galvanized tubs* cast iron feed cooker pot* swede saws* cross cut saw* Snow shoes* 3-sets ski’s* baseball gloves* pair baseball shoes* blacksmith forge blower & tools* wood levels* squares* other misc. hand tools* maple table & 4-chairs* oak desk table* cabinet radio* oak drafting stool* adjustable machinist cast iron table* plus lots of other misc. antiques too numerous to mention.

HOUSEHOLDS

New Bodyworks treadmill* Energy treadmill* Make-up table & stool* fridge* electric organ* golf clubs* plus lots of other misc. household too numerous to mention

TERMS: Cash, Visa, MasterCard or Debit paid in Full Same Day of Sale. 5% Buyer’s Fee. “Everything Sold As is, Where is” with no warranties implied or expressed All vehicles are sold as is, where is with No Guarantee as to the Year or Condition.

Year & Serial Number are only a guideline. They’re Not Necessarily always Correct “SUBJECT TO ADDITIONS & DELETIONS”

KAYE’S AUCTionS 204-668-0183 Wpg.

www.kayesauctions.com

Saturday, October 3 @ 10:00 am Beaconia, MB Jct Hwy #59 & #500 1 Km West on PR #500 - #39029 (Approx 1 Hr. 20 Min. North of Wpg., MB)

Contact: (204) 880-1214 Internet Bidding Available!

Construction Equip: 05 Hyundai 210LC7 Excavator w Hyd. Thumb 7190 Hrs * 5' Twist Bucket (sold after Excavator) * Fiat Allis FL 5 P. Shift Crawler 3000 Hrs * 64 CAT D6 Hyd Dozer * 76 JD 544-B Wheel Loader Gd Rubber 3925 Hrs sold w 2 Yrd, 3 Yrd, +3 in1 Bucket * 3 Way Screener, Grizzley w Hopper * Sheet Foot 9' Pecker * 48" Asphalt Packer * Generator Cyl Dsl on Trailer * Heavy Trucks: 98 Freightliner Cummings MII Fuller 10 Spd 42" Bunk Wet Kit 1.1M Km Sft. * 97 Freightliner FL112 Cummings MII Fuller 10 Spd Tandem w 14' Gravel B & H 770,73 Km Sft * 99 Ford F550 Dually 4 x 4, 7.3 Dsl 327,000 Km w 9' Gravel B & H * 79 Int Mdl. 466 Gas 13 Spd Tandem w 14' Gravel B & H 523,000 Km * 74 Mack RS 600 L 237 Engine 6 Spd 313,000 M * 9' Steel Deck for 1 Ton * 14' Gravel B & H w End Gate * Trailers: 85 J.C. 25 Ton Tandem Lowboy Hyd Detach Neck Self Contained 25' w Out Ext. * 83 Arnes 16' Pup Trailer * 83 Arnes 24' End Dump Tandem Trailer * 98 Pintle Hitch Tandem Dually 22' Deck 5' Equip Hauler * Pintle Hitch Triaxle 18' Plus 5' Beaver Flat Deck Trailer * 93 Haulmark Elite Enclosed Tandem 24' Trailer w 3500 Watt Generator, Roof Top Deck * W.W. 16' B & H Tandem Stock Trailer * Storage: 48' Freight Semi Trailer * Great Dane 54' Freight Semi Trailer No Undercarriage * 16' Freight Box * 50's 36' Al. Bus (Storage) * 12' x 16' Insulated Building Wired * Saw Mill / Acerage Equip: Woodmizer LT 40 G 18 Port Bandsaw w Power Sharpener * Woods 3PH M5 Rotary Mower * JD 14T Square Baler * JD Side DelivRake * Int 7' Sickle Mower * 4 Wheel Farm Wagon 1) 22' Deck * Race Car / Light Trucks: A Modified 750 HP 350 Alcohol Engine Race Car * 03 Dodge 2500 Dsl Crew Cab 340,000 Km Sft * 98 Chev 1500 Ext Cab 260,449 Km * 94 Chev 1500 Ext Cab 342,215 Km * 95 GMC 2500 4 x 4 * Misc: Gas Vib Compactor * Pallet Jack * 7' Truck Mt. Dozer * 2) Fuel Slip Tank 12 Volt Pump * Truck Tool Box * Ripper Teeth * Highways Construction Stands * Tool Cabinets * Shelving * 2) Western Saddles * Australian Harness * Bridles * Halters * Calf Pullers * Lumber Masonary Glass Blocks * Sheet Metal * Lazer Level Kit * Load Ratchet Strapping * Chains & Hooks * Various Tires * Shop Supply * 7500 BTU Kerosine Heater * Wood Heaters * Reynold Mdl CF636 Ice Machine * Pearl Drum Set * Tools: Craft 101 Metal Lathe 48" Bed , 3 Saw Chucks, Centre Rests Knarling Tools * Miller 225 AC/DC Welder * 230 Amp Welder * Drill Press * Acetylene Torches * Metal Cut Off Saw * Generators 1) 5000 Watt 1) 2875 Watt * Pressure Washer * 20 Ton Hyd Press * Bench Grinder * Power Tools * Tap & Die Set * 3/4" Socket Set * Air Tools * 3/4" Impact * Yard & Recreation: Sea Sprite MS 19 1/2' Cutty Cab, V8 Inboard w Trailer * JD 316 Hyd Garden Tractor w FEL * Honda 300 4 x 4 Quad Rev NR * 60's Polaris Mustang Snowmobile * 74 Dodge Titan 24' Motor Home 440 Engine NR * Bajo 50 cc Dirt Bike * G Folding Gas Scooter * Snowmobile Sleigh * 2 Wheel Trailer * GUNS: Pellet Gun * Cooey 39 22 Single Shot * Cooey 60 22 BA * Rem 700 25-06 BA * Boito 410 3" Dbl Barrel *Win 70 300 Magm BA * Ranger 22 Cal S.S. * Mossberg 835 12 GA PA * Enfield Mark 3 303 British * Antiques: Locomotive 16" Solid Brass Bell w Cradle # on Bell 3825 * Cast Bath Tub * Trunks * Pot Belly Wood Heater * Inkwell Ornate Cast * Williams Space Pilot Arcade Game * Midways Deluxe 60's Baseball * Arcade Game * CCM Pedal Bike * Wood Barrels * Ice Cream Maker * Cream Can * Metal Butter churn * Viking Fanning Mill * Horse Shoes * Snow Shoes * Aladin Lamp * Railway Lantern * License Plates * Goodyear Sign * Bottles * Anvil * Scythe w Cradle * Saws * Scale *50) Various Bells * Valvoline Sign * Stuart McSherry (204) 467-1858 or (204) 886-7027 www.mcsherryauction.com AUCTION SALES Saskatchewan Auctions HOUSE BY AUCTION Sun., Oct 4th 2015 10:00AM. 71 Ross Dr Yorkton, SK. Built in 2008 Single Story 1599-sq.ft 3-brdm home, Household etc. For complete listing and pics www.ukrainetzauction.com Sale conducted by Karla’s Auction Yorkton SK (306)782-0787. License #310056 “NEW” STORE INVENTORY CLOSEOUT Auction Sat., Oct 3rd 2015 9:00AM. Yorkton Ag Pavilion 455 Broadway St W Yorkton, SK. Semi Truck Parts, Snap on Tools, Groceries, Hardware, etc. For complete listing and pics www.ukrainetzauction.com Sale conducted by Karla’s Auction Yorkton SK (306)782-0787. License #310056 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!

BUILDINGS

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BUILDINGS AFAB INDUSTRIES IS YOUR SUPERIOR post frame building company. For estimates and information call 1-888-816-AFAB(2322).

Website: www.postframebuilding.com CONCRETE FLATWORK: Specializing in place & finish of concrete floors. Can accommodate any floor design.

References available. Alexander, MB. 204-752-2069.

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

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1-866-882-4779. www.backtrackcanada.com

CLOTHING Work Wear SEWING ALTERATIONS, ZIPPERS REPLACED, upholstery for furniture, boats & automobiles.

Phone (204)727-2694

CONTRACTING CONTRACTING Custom Harvesting 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.

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UPCOMING OCTOBER AUCTIONS COMPLETE LISTINGS AND PICTURES @ WWW.FRASERAUCTION.COM RETIREMENT EQUIPMENT AUCTION FOR BLUE NORTHERN SALVAGE (LAWRENCE YASKIW) SOLSGIRTH, MB. • WEDNESDAY OCTOBER 7th • 10:00 AM DIRECTIONS: From: Shoal Lake, MB (Jct of Hwy 16 & Hwy 21) 30.6 Kms West on Hwy 16 to Road 152W, 1.7 Kms South on Road 152W to Sale site. Sale on West side of road.

From: Jct of Hwy 16 & Hwy 83 (North of Birtle) 6.6 Kms East on Hwy 16 to Road 152W, 1.7 Kms South on Road 152W to Sale site. Sale on West side of road. Watch for Signs – Sale Day. ORDER OF SALE: (These times are approximate. Please come early and spend the day.) 10:00AM TO 1:00PM (parts, tools, antiques, and misc.)

1:00PM (trucks, trailers, vehicles, ATV’s, snowmobiles, them back to remaining misc. and smalls that we did not get to by 1:00) INDUSTRIAL: *Volvo 4400 Wheel Loader w/Pallet Forks, Grapple, 20.5-20 Rubber, 18,758Hrs Showing *Thomas Model 1200 skid steer w/6 & 5’ Bucket, 7’ Snow Bucket, Wisconsin 4 Cyl Gas Eng *CAT 619 Motor Scraper, Cable Lift (Was running 2 years ago when parked) *Small Scraper TRUCKS: *2007 Volvo T/A Truck w/465HP Volvo DSL Eng, 18 Spd Trans, 22.5” Rubber, 973,901Kms Showing, VIN# 4V4NC9GH27N452711, SAFETIED *1999 Sterling T/A Truck w/370 HP C12 Cat Eng, 10 Spd Trans, 22.5” Rubber, 865,927Kms Showing, VIN# 2FWYJEDBXXAB52684 *1986 GMC 7000 Truck w/14’x8’ Box (no hoist) 8.2l Detroit Dsl Eng, 5+2 Trans, 001569Kms Showing, VIN# 1GDL7D1G3GV532475 *1985 Ford LTL Truck w/Cat 6 Cyl DSL Eng, 9 Spd Trans, 22/5” Rubber, 567,407Kms Showing, VIN# 1FDYA92X9FVA34539 *1981 Ford L9000 Truck w/855 Cummins 350HP, 10 Spd Trans w/ DBL Reduction, 24.5” Rubber, 381,590Km Showing, VIN# 1FDYU90W7BVJ19209 *1976 Ford 8000 w/14’ Gravel Box, Hyd Lift Arm w/Outriggers, HAP/21 Hyd Arm, 6 Cyl DSL Eng, 10.00-20Rubber, 170,383 Miles Showing, VIN# MBPGS1N3138 *1975–78? Chevy 3500 Camper Special w/Wrecker Body, Small Block V8 Gas, Std Trans, 54,598 Miles Showing, VIN# MBPGS1N3611 *Ford F350 w/12’ Box & Hoist, V8 Gas Eng, 4 Spd Trans, 56,076 Miles Showing, VIN# F37YOU30302, NOT RUNNING, NO TOD *1997 Ford F150 Pickup, 4.3l V6 Eng, Auto Trans, Air, Cruise, Tilt, 319,698Kms Showing, VIN# 1FTDF1721VKB61921 *1997 Chevrolet CR 10 1500 Pickup, 4.3l V6 Gas Eng, Auto Trans, Air, Cruise, Tilt, 425,607Kms Showing, VIN# 1GCEC14WXVZ189454 *1996 GMC C/R 1500 Sierra SL Light Pickup, 5.0l V8 Gas, Auto Trans, Air, Cruise, Tilt, VIN# 1GTEC14M9TZ520102 *1991-92? GMC SLE Sierra ½ Ton Truck, Auto Trans, Pwr Windows & Locks, 5.7l V8 Gas, 350,708Kms Showing *7 ½’ x 11’ Cancade Truck Box TRAILERS: *45’ 1998 Transtech Container Trailer, Triple Axel w/22.5” Rubber, VIN# 2TJCX0337W1000814, SAFETIED *1994 Moulson’s Welding Gooseneck Flat deck w/22’ Deck w/4’ Beaver Tail & Ramps, 235/85R16 Rubber, VIN#621844406, SAFETIED *45’ 1986 Roadmaster Semi-Trailer, 52” Steel Sides, T/A, 22.5” Rubber, VIN# 803910, SAFETIED *45’ 1981 Fruehauf Semi-Trailer, 48” Steel Sides, T/A w/ 22.5” Rubber, VIN# DXV234304, SAFETIED *1973 Transcraft Semi-Trailer Equipment Float, T/A w/235/75R17.5 Rubber, Folding Ramps, Lower Deck 33 1/2’, Step – 10’, HD Frame, VIN# V1CMJ5AFE, SAFETIED *2008 H&H Car Hauler Trailer, 6’10” x 18’ w/Hyd Tilt, Tandem Axle, Removable fenders, GVWR 3175Kg, VIN# 2HXPTC2GX8P00023 *1976 Transcraft Semi Trailer Equipment Float, Triple Axel w/255/70R 22.5 Rubber, Top Deck 11’, bottom Deck 37’, Ramps, HD Frame, VIN# TC9339 *6’ X 14’ Homemade Utility Trailer, S/A, Fold Down Ramp, New Deck & Wiring & Lights, VIN# 72018536 *5’ x 10’ T/A Bumper Hitch Livestock Trailer, NO TOD VEHICLES: *1996 GMC Jimmy SLS 4x4 Sport Utility, 4 Door, 4.3l V6 Eng, Auto Trans, Air, Cruise, Tilt, Pwr – Locks, windows, mirrors, VIN# 1GKDT13W5T2526670, 258, 201 Kms Showing *1950 Austin A40 Devon Sedan, 4 Spd Manual Trans, 28,438 Miles Showing, 4 Door, NOT RUNNING –NO TOD VEHICLES FOR PARTS ONLY: *Morris Motors Ltd 4 Door Car, FOR PARTS *Mercury Meteor – FOR PARTS *1968 GMC 910 Pickup – FOR PARTS *1964 Chevy II Nova, VIN# 4269008712, FOR PARTS *Ford Customline 4 Door – FOR PARTS *GM Model 1211 (No Eng or Trans, VIN# 9-121180232 – FOR PARTS *Ford F3 Truck, Flathead V8, VIN#DFA83AHN-31134 – FOR PARTS *Chevrolet 4 Door w/ Suicide Doors, BODY ONLY – FOR PARTS *Truck Cab – FOR PARTS *Chevrolet 1430 School Bus – FOR PARTS *International S-100 Truck – FOR PARTS *International R-110 Truck – FOR PARTS *Austin A50 Car – FOR PARTS *Morris of England Car – FOR PARTS TRACTORS: *IH B414 Diesel Tractor, 3PT w/ Bale Forks, 540 PTO, Single Hyd, 5385Hrs Showing *(2) Case 930 Tractors, NOT RUNNING – PARTS ONLY *Case 1030 Tractor, NOT RUNNING – PARTS ONLY 3PT EQUIPMENT & ATTACHMENTS: *Grapple *Pallet Forks *14’ Grader Blade *10’ Blade (No Frame) *9’ Blade (No Frame) *8’ Blade (No Frame) *8’ Blade (No Frame) ANTIQUE EQUIPMENT: *Antique Pull Grader *Antique Manure Spreader *(7) 2 Furrow Plows (Sulky Plow) *(2) 2 Dump Rakes *2 Furrow Plow, 3PT *JD 4 Furrow Plow *Single Furrow Breaking Plow *Assortment of Walking Plows (Some JD) *(2) Steel Wheel Cultivators *Antique Garden Seeder *(4) Horse Drawn Mowers *Horse Drawn Sulky Row Crop Cult *Horse Drawn Row Crop Cult *Horse Drawn Sulky Potato Hiller *Chuck Wagon Running Gear (Wooden Spoke Wheels) *Horse Drawn Chariot *Sleigh Runners *Steam Engine Wheels *Large Assortment of Antique Steel Wheels (Rake, Plow, Combine, Wagon, etc) *Assortment of Cast Iron Bath Tubs EQUIPMENT: *(2) Prasco Super Seeder 75-55 Air Seeder Tanks *Prasco Super Seeder 65 Air Seeder Tank *Killberry Industries Manure Spreader *NH 850 Round Baler *Homemade Rock Digger *NH 256 bar Rake *Bale Mover *4WH Grain Wagon *6’ x 9’ S/A Wagon *4 WH Wagon w/ Steel Wheels, NO DECK, NO TOD *4 WH Wagon w/ Grain Box 7 ½’x9’ *8’ x 16’ Gravity Grain Box *Assorted Farm Wagons ATV’s, SNOWMOBILES, BOAT MOTORS & SHED: *16’ x 12’ Metal Clad Shed w/ Steel Tubing Frame, Insulated Wood Floor, (2) 16” x 32” Windows, 5’4” x 6’7” Door Opening w/ Dbl Doors, Building Framed for Windows, Windows NOT INSTALLED *Honda 50 Moped, 1491 Miles Showing, NO ENGINE -NO TOD *1996 Skidoo Formula III Snowmobile, Rotax 600 Liquid Cooled Eng, 2383 Kms Showing, NOT RUNNING *1980 Arctic Cat El Tigre 6000 Snowmobile, 2 Cyl Fan Cooled Eng, 5634 Miles Showing, NOT RUNNING *1980 Ski-Doo Blizzard 5500, 2 Cyl Fan Cooled Eng, 5332 Miles Showing, NOT RUNNING *1975 Polaris Colt 250, 2 Cyl Free Air, NOT RUNNING *1973 Johnson Golden Ghost 30 Snowmobile, 1 Cyl Air Cooled Eng, NOT RUNNING *1973 Johnson Golden Ghost 30 Snowmobile, 1 Cyl Air Cooled Eng, NOT RUNNING *Rupp Sno Sport Snowmobile, 2 Cyl Fan Cooled Eng, NOT RUNNING *Roll-o-flex PT 292 Snowmobile, 1 Cyl Fan Cooled Eng, Model 70, NOT RUNNING *Clinton 3 ½ HP Boat Motor – NOT RUNNING *Johnson 7 ½ HP Boat Motor, NOT RUNNING *Evenrude Boat Motor- NOT RUNNING *Johnson Boat Motor – NOT RUNNING *Waterwitch Boat Motor – NOT RUNNING

PLUS SHOP EQUIPMENT AND MUCH MORE. FOR A COMPLETE LIST AND PICTURES VISIT WWW.FRASERAUCTION.COM FOR MORE INFO OR TO CONSIGN CONTACT LAWRENCE PHONE: 204-842-3867 OR CELL: 204-773-0180

UNRESERVED ANNUAL 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 *Multi Store Closures – BUILDING CENTERS, * Plus Misc. Pallet, Lots & Soooo Much More!!!

TRACTORS: *1992 Case 7140 MFWA Tractor, 20.8R42 Radial Duals, Triple Hyd, 1000 PTO, 8244 Hrs Showing *1982 Case 2390 2WD Tractor w/ 8’ Leon Blade, 20.8-38 Duals, Dual Hyd, 1000 PTO, Pwr Shift Trans, 8366 Hrs Showing, *1987 2-105 White Tractor, Approx 4800 Hrs Showing *Dual Wheels HARVEST EQUIPMENT *Coop 550 Swather *Flexi Coil Swath Roller SEED & TILLAGE *112’ Herman Harrow, in pretty good shape, well maintained, has pressure down springs on each section, two end tires are wrecked but rims are still in good shape, the rest of tires are good,, HD Frame *(320) Complete set of NEW teeth - fit Laurier Harrows, Summers/Herman Harrows *1981 Versatile 580 Sprayer, Monitor *30’ Allis Chalmers #700 Deep Tiller w/ Mulchers *36’ International 6200 DBL Disc Press Drill, 0390225C005345, 0390225C005225 *32’ Mounted Harrows *Liquid Fertilizer Wagon 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 *8” x 49’ Versatile PTO Auger, Monitor *7” x 36’ Auger w/ Electric Motor *(13) Pencil Auger *Poly Hopper VEHICLES *2005 GMC Jimmy S Sport Utility, 2 Door, 6 Cyl, Red, VIN# 1GKCT18X05K114267, 200,227 Kms showing, (Proceeds from the sale of this vehicle will go to the TEEN CHALLENGE OF CENTRAL CANADA INC) *2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette Premiere Passenger Van , 6 Cyl, Brown VIN# 1GHDX03E04D100502, 301,997 Kms showing, SAFETIED *2004 Chevrolet Optra LS, 4 Door, 4 Cyl, White, VIN# KL1JK52Z24K955746, 198,754 Kms Showing, NEEDS HEAD GASKET, (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) *2000 Hyundai Tiburon SE, VIN# KMHJG35F0YU189361, 214,865 Kms Showing, NOT RUNNING, (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, 300,867 Kms Showing, NEW power steering pump in box, (Proceeds from the sale of this vehicle will go to the TEEN CHALLENGE OF CENTRAL CANADA INC) *1999 Buick Century, 4 Door, White, 181,357 Kms Showing, Runs but hard to get in gear, (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, 190,086 Kms Showing (Proceeds from the sale of this vehicle will go to the TEEN CHALLENGE OF CENTRAL CANADA INC) *1998 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) *1991 Ford Taurus L Station Wagon, 6 Cyl, Blue, VIN# 1FACP55U2MG112271, 181,205 Kms Showing, (Proceeds from the sale of this vehicle will go to the TEEN CHALLENGE OF CENTRAL CANADA INC) *1990 Ford E150 Ext Van, 270,198 Kms showing,(Proceeds from the sale of this vehicle will go to the TEEN CHALLENGE OF CENTRAL CANADA INC) *1989 Pontiac Firebird, VIN#1G2FS21E0KL243260, 288,707 Kms Showing *1978 Prevost Mirage, 47 Seat, Power Trn, 8V, DSL TRUCKS *2001 Ford F250 SD Supercab, Extended Cab, 10 Cyl, White, VIN#1FTNX21SX1EA64189, 355, 704 Kms Showing *2000 Ford F150 Supercab, Extended Cab, 8 Cyl, Red, VIN# 1FTPX18L8YCB13486, Kms not available, (Proceeds from the sale of this vehicle will go to the TEEN CHALLENGE OF CENTRAL CANADA INC) *1997 Chevrolet C/R 10/1500 Pickup, VIN# 1GCEC14W6VZ249973, 276,888 Kms Showing, (Runs on 5 Cylinders, Tailgates doesn’t latch and NO 5th Gear) *1997 Dodge Ram 1500 Club Cab, Extended Cab, 8 Cyl, Black, VIN# 1B7HF13Y4VJ573851, 436,461 Kms Showing, (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, 241,552 Kms Showing, NOT RUNNING (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) *1989 Ford F250, 321,158 Kms Showing, NOT RUNNING, (Proceeds from the sale of this vehicle will go to the TEEN CHALLENGE OF CENTRAL CANADA INC) *1989 Ford F150 Lariat, 255,465 Kms showing, NOT RUNNING (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 *JD 785 Manure Spreader, PTO *(4) 10’ Long x 30” Wide - Metal Troughs on Legs *Chicken Plucker w/ fingered rotary drum *(3) Chicken Waterer, Holds approx 15 Gallons of water *Skirted Bale Ring LOADER ATTACHMENTS *Case L655 Loader w/ Mounts, fits MX135, needs hoses 3 PT & ATTACHMENTS *7’ Woods Custom Built BB840 HD Brush Mower, Drawbar Hitch, Tandem Aircraft Tires, Only 5 Hrs used, LIKE NEW *7’Allied Farm King 8420 Snow Blower, Manual, PTO, *Buhler Farm King 960 Snowblower 3pt, Dbl Auger, Hyd chute, (painted Ford Blue) *7’ International 70 3PT Snow Blower *10’ Leon 3100 3PT Back Blade, Swivels 360 degree, Dbl angles, fits a 120 HP Tractor *Hay Fork - Bolt ON INDUSTRIAL *(6) NEW 2015 Easy Kleen Magnum Gold, 4000 PSI 12V Hot Water Pressure Washer, C/W 15 HP Gas, Totally Self Contained *(2) NEW 19.5 LX24 Back Hoe Tires *(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 *NEW Stout Brush Grapple HD72-4 Close Tine w/ Skid Steer Quick Attach *NEW Stout Grapple Bucket HD72-FB w/ Skid Steer Quick Attach *NEW Stout Full-Back Pallet Forks 48” w/ Skid Steer Quick Attach *NEW Pallet Fork 48” w/ Skid Steer Quick Attach *(4) NEW 10-16.5 Maxam Skid Steer Tire 10-Ply *12’Leon Blade, Hyd Angle & tilt - fits CAT Tractor Track Machine, Model 3545 CAT *12’ Blade *Approx 2 Yard Kobelco Track-Hoe Bucket SHOP TOOLS & EQUIPMENT *(1) 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 *NEW 10 Compound Miter Saw *(2) NEW 3 Ton Floor Jack *(10) NEW 12’ x 20’ Insulated Tarp *(8) NEW 16’ Chains *NEW 1” Air Impact Wrench *(6) NEW Flexible Ratchet Combination Wrench Set *(5) NEW Binders **(5) NEW Ratchet *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 *255 Amp AC Welder w/ cables - power & ground *Air Compressor, 5.5 HP Honda *Generator EG 3000 *Table Saw *selection of construction heaters TANKS, PUMPS & GENERATORS *1700 Gal Imp Fiberglass Water Tank TENTS, GATES,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 *NEW (1 set) 20 ‘ HD Bi-Parting Wrought Iron Driveway Gate *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 *1997 Yamaha Venture 600 Snowmobile, Is running but needs carb work TIRES *(4) NEW LT265/75R17, 10 Ply *(4) NEW LT265/75R16, 10 Ply *(4) NEW 225/60R16 Winter Tires *2- 11R22.5 Firestone FS590 *2- 11-15 Goodyear 12ply farm utility *2- 7.60-15 8ply BKT *1- trailer 225/70/15 loadstar *12- 11-15 8ply farmking *1- 11.00-16 10 ply farm king 3 rib *2- 10.00-16 10ply farmking 3 rib *1- used 18.4-26 Goodyear *2- 16.9-28 westlake 8ply

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

FRASER AUCTION SERVICE LTD.

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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CONTRACTING Custom Har vesting

FARM MACHINERY Parts & Accessories

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.

NEW & USED TRACTOR PARTS NEW COMBINE PARTS

CONTRACTING Custom Work

Download the app at agreader.ca/mbc CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT 03 D6R XW SERIES II Cat, w/1 BB1 ripper, 28-in. pads, A/C cab, diff steering, $80,000; 2000 D6R Cat LGP, cab A/C, canopy, diff steering, winch, Aframe dozer 16-ft. 8-in., very clean, $85,000; 2007 D6M LGP Cat C-W 6 way dozer, A/C cab, canopy, diff steering, 1 BB1 MS ripper, 8,626-hrs, extremely clean, under carriage is like new, $96,000; 04 D6N LGP crawler, 6 way dozer A/C cab, diff steering, Allied W6G winch, 1,624-hrs, $84,000.

(204)871-0925 1994 FORD 9000 AEROMAX dump truck. Pintle hitch, new rubber. For details call Peter (204)643-5541 after 8:00pm 2003 HIAB MODEL# XS122B-2CL picker, VGC, $12,000 OBO; Magnum headache rack w/Canstar storage boxes, $1200 OBO. Ph (204)745-7445.

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.

Hit our readers where it counts… in the classifieds.

Place your ad in the Manitoba Co-operator classifed section. 1-800-782-0794.

BUY AND – SELL – Buy and Sell

anything you need through the

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

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

FARM MACHINERY Parts & Accessories GOODS USED TRACTOR PARTS: (204)564-2528 or 1-877-564-8734, Roblin, MB.

FOR SALE: 14 COW-CALF pair, Charolais cross, Phone:(204)886-2002.

STEINBACH, MB. Ph. 326-2443

FOR SALE: 50 COWS Red Angus X Simm, bred Black Simm. Fall Delivery. Richard (204)773-2824.

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

LIVESTOCK Sheep Auctions

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.

CASE 1836 SKIDSTEER LOADER, Kubota DSL motor, 3,600-hrs, good tires, asking $9,500. Phone (204)761-7680 DISCS BUSHOG 25-FT, $2500; Bushog 30-ft, $7500; Krause Rock cushion 30-ft, $9500; JD 16-ft, $3500$5000; Breaking discs Towner 18-ft; Kewanee 12, 14, 15-ft; DMI ripper, 5 shank, $8900; 7 shank, $10,900; McKee 7-ft snowblower $1200; Leon front blade 12-ft, $3500; 10-ft blade, $1500; Box scraper 10-ft, $2450; 3-PH Blade 9-ft $950; Hyd post auger, $2200; Grain screeners $200 up; Kwik Kleen 5 tube, $4500; 7 tube, $6500. (204)857-8403, www.zettlerfarmequipment.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

SHEEP, LAMB & GOAT SALE Wed., Oct. 7th 2015 @ 1:00 p.m.

Orders on our markets are represented locally East & West

TRACTORS Case/ IH 2096 CASE TRACTOR, new tires, good condition, $15,000 OBO; 630 Case-o-matic w/new rubber, $2,000 OBO; 430 Case dual trip range drive, $1,600 OBO. Jack Pawich (204)827-2162, Glenboro.

Farming is enough of a gamble, advertise in the Manitoba Co-operator classified section. It’s a sure thing.

1-800-782-0794.

TRACTORS John Deere 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).

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

“For All Your Farm Parts”

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

“Where Buyers & Sellers Meet” To Consign or for more information call:

204-694-8328 or call Mike at 204-807-0747

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LIVESTOCK Swine Wanted

WANTED: BUTCHER HOGS SOWS AND BOARS FOR EXPORT

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.

TRACTORS Versatile

AN ASSORTMENT OF CREEP feeders & self feeders on wheels & skids. All Cypress Industries.

(204)325-2416.

USED FERTILIZER SPREADERS 4-8 ton large selection, Haul all drill fill w/brush auger, $2500. www.zettlerfarmequipment.com (204)857-8403.

875 VERS. W/ATOM JET & good tires. Nice shape.

Ph:(204)325-2416.

HAYING & HARVESTING

TRACTORS 2-Wheel Drive

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.

NH 1400 COMBINE for parts, what offers. Also 7200 IH hoe drill 14-ft. $1,200. Phone (204)837-1553.

HAYING & HARVESTING Various 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.

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

Penno’s Machining & Mfg. Ltd. Check out A & I online parts store www.pennosmachining.com

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

HEAT & AIR CONDITIONING

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

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 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

Is starting an AGRICULTURAL BUSINESS right for you?

EXPLORING YOUR SMALL FARM DREAM is a weekend course designed to help you answer this question.

Nov. 13-15, 2015 Clearwater MB

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Combines COMBINES Ford/New Holland

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

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.

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

IRON & STEEL

FOR MORE INFORMATION: coordinator@harvestmoonsociety.org TO REGISTER: www.harvestmoonsociety.org PERSONAL

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.

LIVESTOCK LIVESTOCK Cattle Auctions

A LASTING RELATIONSHIP.... Share your life as it’s meant to be. CANDLELIGHT MATCHMAKERS is here to help you. Confidential, Rural, Photos and Profiles to selected matches, Affordable, Local.

Serving MB, SK, NW-Ontario. Call/Write for info: Box 212, Roland, MB, R0G 1T0, (204)343-2475. www.candlelightmatchmakers.ca NOTRE DAME USED OIL

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FYFE PARTS www.fyfeparts.com

FARM LAND FOR SALE BY TENDER 25 QUARTER SECTIONS* IN MUNICIPALITY OF LOUISE AND MUNICIPALITY OF PEMBINA ESTATE OF LATE ROBERT EDWARD ALVIN FINDLAY. Sealed tenders in writing will be received for the purchase of the following property: Parcel 1: NW 13-01-09 W 155-ac. pasture, creek and bush, 5 ac.

Cultivated; Parcel 2: NE 13-01-09 W 60-ac. cultivated, 100-ac. bush pasture; Parcel 3: NE 14-01-09 W 135-ac. cultivated, 25-ac. bush pasture; Parcel 4: SW 23-01-09 W 140-ac. cultivated, 20-ac. bush pasture; Parcel 5: SE 23-01-09 W 120-ac. cultivated, 40-ac. bush pasture; Parcel 6: NW 24-01-09 W 143-ac. cultivated, 17-ac. bush & river; Parcel 7: SW 24-01-09 W 100-ac. cultivated, 60-ac. bush pasture; Parcel 8: NW 22-01-10 W 155-ac. cultivated, 5-ac. Runway; Parcel 9: SW 22-01-10 W 160-ac. Cultivated; Parcel 10: NW 23-01-10 W 145-ac. cultivated, 15-ac. Slough; Parcel 11: SW 23-01-10 W 141.44-ac. Cultivated; Parcel 12: SE 23-01-10 W 140-ac. cultivated, 20 -c. bush; Parcel 13: NW 26-01-10 W 80-ac. cultivated, 2 x 50,000bu. & 2 x 75,000-bu. Westeel bins w/floor air & augers, 100 x 50 floor heated machine shed/workshop, 300 x 32 x 19 loose housing w/lean-tos, 54 x 36 machine shed, 1 1/2 storey 4-bdrm, 2 bath, house. Parcel 14: SW 26-01-10 W 150-ac. cultivated, 10-ac. slough; Parcel 15: NW 27-01-10 W 87-ac. cultivated, 73-ac. Slough; Parcel 16: SW 27-01-10 W 120-ac. cultivated, 40-ac. slough; Parcel 17: NE 27-01-10 W 98-ac. cultivated, 62-ac. slough, loose housing, shed; Parcel 18: SE 27-01-10 W 150-ac. cultivated, 9-ac. Star Mound hill top; Parcel 19: NW 28-01-10 W 140-ac. cultivated, 20-ac. slough; Parcel 20: NE 28-01-10 W 97-ac. cultivated, 63-ac. slough & grass, water way; Parcel 21: SW 28-01-10 W 128-ac. cultivated, 32-ac. slough; Parcel 22: SE 28-01-10 W 155-ac. cultivated, 5-ac. slough; Parcel 23: NW 02-02-10W 157-ac. cultivated, 3-ac. slough; Parcel 24: NE 02-02-10 W 160-ac. cultivated; Parcel 25: SE 02-02-10 W 160-ac. Cultivated. *TOTAL ACRES: 3,981.44.

Terms and Conditions of Tender and Sale: 1. Interested parties must rely on their own inspection of the property. 2. Each tender must be accompanied by a $10,000.00 deposit cheque payable to Treble Law Office Trust. Deposit cheques accompanying unacceptable bids will be returned. 3. If a tender is accepted, the submitting party will be notified of the acceptance and will be required to pay a non-refundable deposit of 10% of the accepted tender upon signing an offer to purchase. 4. Possession date December 1, 2015. 5. If the balance of the purchase price is not paid by December 1st, 2015, or other satisfactory arrangements are not in place, the deposit shall be forfeited to the vendor as liquidated damages and not as a penalty. 6. Tenders for more than one parcel must show a separate price for each parcel. 7. Highest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Please submit tenders to Treble Law Office, 115 Broadway Street, Box 10, Crystal City, Manitoba R0K 0N0 before 4:00pm October 30th, 2015. For further information contact Doug Treble at (204)873-2427 fax:(204) 873-2656 email: doug_treble@mts.net

LIVESTOCK Cattle Various

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.

1-800-667-9871 •• Regina 1-800-667-9871 Regina 1-800-667-3095 •• Saskatoon 1-800-667-3095 Saskatoon 1-800-387-2768 • Winnipeg 1-800-667-3095 Manitoba 1-800-222-6594 •• Edmonton

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

FOR SALE: REG POLLED Hereford cows 2, 3 yr olds; 1, 4 yr old w/Heifer calf. Also some hay bales.

Phone Martin (204)425-3820, Vita, MB.

Rebuilt Concaves

Classifieds

REAL ESTATE Land For Sale

LIVESTOCK Cattle – Hereford

Large Inventory of new and remanufactured parts

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

Ultra-portable version available.

LIVESTOCK Cattle – Black Angus

Hwy #205, Grunthal • (204) 434-6519

GRUNTHAL, MB.

AGENT FOR T.E.A.M. MARKETING HEADER TRAILERS & ACCESSORIES. Arc-Fab Industries. 204-355-9595 charles@arcfab.ca www.arcfab.ca

Tillage & Seeding TILLAGE & SEEDING Seeding Various 42-FT. CASE IH 7200 hoe drill, $3,000 OBO; (204)745-7445.

TracTors TRACTORS Case/ IH FOR SALE 1086 IHC with 8814 hrs. 20.8 radial duels like new. CAH tractor is very clean. Ph: (204)797-3515

REGULAR CATTLE SALES

every TUESDAY at 9 am October 6th, 13th, 20th & 27th

Monday, October 26th at Noon

Sheep and Goat with Small Animals & Holstein Calves

Saturday, October 31st at 10 am

Tack and Horse Sale

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

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

WWW.GRUNTHALLIVESTOCK.COM

READY TO MOVE HOME Builder since 1976 Tel: 204-248-2110 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

Do you want to target Manitoba farmers? Place your ad in the Manitoba Co-operator. Manitoba’s best-read farm publication.

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

REAL ESTATE Farms & Ranches – Manitoba 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; 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

REAL ESTATE Farms & Ranches – Wanted 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

RECYCLING

BuyUsed Used Oil Oil ••Buy NOTRE •• Buy Buy Batteries Batteries DAME ••Collect CollectUsed Used Filters Filters • Collect Oil Containers • Collect Oil Containers USED • Antifreeze OIL & Southern,Southern Eastern, and Manitoba Western Western FILTER Manitoba DEPOT Tel: 204-248-2110

REAL ESTATE Land For Rent

CERTIFIED SEED

LAND FOR RENT- Roblin, MB area. 60 cultivated acres & 100-acs of bush & pasture land w/water access & fenced. 20-acs of hay land also available.

Inquiries (204)746-3999

CERTIFIED SEED Specialty Crops

REAL ESTATE Land For Sale

Diversify with a frost tolerant specialty crop. Grow Quinoa! Total production contracts available for 2016.

Premium returns, guaranteed markets and delivery. www.quinoa.com. Call: 306.933.9525

QUARTER SECTION OF 150 cultivated acs for tender, land is located in RM of Ellice SW 32-17-28W. Highest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Closing date Oct. 15th, 4:00pm. For any info contact (306)434-7808 call or text. Please mail all tenders to Box 5, St Lazare, MB R0M 1Y0.

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.

COMMON SEED COMMON SEED Forage Seeds 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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Drought exposes cracks in Australia’s water market Water management has moved from the Environment Ministry to the Agriculture Ministry

By Colin Packham Sydney/Reuters

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pioneering Australian scheme to improve the management of water in the world’s driest inhabited continent is facing its first real test as an intensifying El Niño threatens crops and builds tensions between farmers and environmentalists.

The three-year-old management plan for the Murray-Darling basin, an area twice the size of Spain and home to 40 per cent of Australia’s agricultural output, has been lauded internationally and suggested as a guide for drought-hit California.

Forged in the wake of a ruinous 14-year drought, the scheme set up a market-based water-trading system, improved co-operation across state borders and focused on efficient water usage.

“All of these lessons are appropriate to the United States,” said water policy expert Professor David Feldman of the University of California, Irvine, where the state is suffering from a four-year dry spell that has threatened agriculture and helped fan severe wildfires this summer.

Australia’s Murray-Dar­ ling basin encompasses two major river systems in Australia’s southeast, but years of siphoning off water to irrigate crops has devastated waterways, creating dried-out wetlands and acidic soils, toxic algal blooms that threaten animal and human health, and high levels of salinity.

A 2012 water management plan instituted a raft of water-saving measures, and set up a market-based system where farmers who have been allocated water rights under decades-old s y s t e m s can trade their entitlements.

Under the scheme, the government buys water to keep the river healthy, farmers can buy water to irrigate crops in lean years or during the hot summer season, and investors are also welcome.

Drought pressure But changes to the Au s t r a l i a n p l a n a m i d a resurgent El Niño weather pattern have worried environmentalists who say its reputation and credibility are now at risk.

Roads can be seen intersecting drought-affected farming areas located in southeastern Australia March 21, 2015. A report titled ‘Thirsty Country: Climate change and drought in Australia,’ by the Australian research body the Climate Council, has argued in its latest paper that the probability of drought will increase, and it will become more severe, because of climate change. photo: REUTERS/David Gray

“In the end, the irrigators have a stake in the environment too.” willem vervoort University of Sydney

The plan initially met little resistance in rural areas, but dry weather this year has depleted some dams t h a t s t o r e r i v e r w a t e r, forcing farmers to accept big cuts in their water entitlements.

The loss is particularly h a rd f o r s u m m e r c r o p s that rely heavily on irrigation like cotton, rice and sorghum. Australia is the world’s fourth-largest exporter of cotton.

Cotton accounts for about A$2 billion (C$1.9 billion) in export earnings, or about seven per cent of total crop earnings, and production is forecast to fall nearly 10 per cent in the year to the end of June 2016 from last year’s five-year low.

While the dr y weather is hastening a shift from water-intensive crops like cotton and rice, it has also sparked calls for changes to the management plan as farmers say too much water is being used for the environment.

While farmers can buy water on market, pr ices have jumped sharply to more than A$200 (C$190) a megalitre in some regions — well in excess of viable limits for many, who argue that having to compete with the government has driven up prices.

Caps and oversight Australian lawmakers recently nearly halved the amount of water the government can buy from local

farmers, instead giving farmers subsidies to save water that would then be available for sale.

Environmentalists and some academics question t h e c h a n g e s, w h i c h t h e Au s t ra l i a n Co n s e r va t i o n Fo u n d a t i o n ( A C F ) s a y s will cost up to five times the market rate of buying water, while there is also a physical limit on how much can be saved.

The gover nment last week transferred mana g e m e n t o f A u s t r a l i a’s water resources from the Department of the Environment to the Department of Agriculture, a move long sought by rural bodies.

“It introduces a remarkable conflict of interest between a minister whose job it is to promote the agricultural industry and now under this arrangement, a minister who will be responsible for securing the health of water resources that are used by that industr y,” said ACF campaigner Jonathan La Nauze.

Academics say the scheme has had some success in improving the health of the river system, and will survive in its basic form given the importance of the basin to all water users.

“Any tinkering will be at the edges and not the core,” said Willem Vervoort, associate professor in hydrology and catchment management, the University of Sydney. “If the water quality keeps deteriorating then the irrigators are out of business. In the end, the irrigators have a stake in the environment too.”

The University of California’s Feldman said legal and political differences would make it difficult to implement parts of the Australian system in the U.S., where water rights remain linked to property rights.

However, the lessons for California included overcoming the fragmented authority for water management and getting public buy-in on how to best save and use water, he said.

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U.S. court overturns sulfoxaflor insecticide approval The pesticide is approved in Canada, with ‘risk reduction measures’ for bees

By Carey Gillam Reuters

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U.S. Appeals Court ruled on Sept. 10 that federal regulators erred in allowing an insecticide developed

by Dow AgroSciences onto the market, cancelling its approval and giving environmentalists a major victory.

The ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, in San Francisco, is significant for commercial beekeepers and others who say a dramatic decline in bee colonies needed to pollinate key food crops is tied to widespread use of a class of insecticides known as neonicotinoids. Critics say the Environmental Protection Agency is failing to evaluate the risks thoroughly.

The lawsuit was filed in 2013 against the EPA by organizations representing the honey and honeybee-keeping industry. The groups specifically challenged EPA approval of insecticides containing sulfoxaflor, saying studies have shown they are highly toxic to honeybees.

D ow A g r o S c i e n c e s f i r s t sought EPA approval for sulfoxaflor in 2010 for use in three products. Brand names include Transform and Closer.

“It’s a complete victory for the beekeepers we represent,” said Greg Loarie, an attorney who represents the American Honey Producers Association, t h e A m e r i c a n Be e k e e p i n g Federation and other plaintiffs in the case. “The EPA has not been very vigilant.”

Dow said in a statement that it “respectfully disagrees” with

the ruling and will “work with EPA to implement the order and to promptly complete additional regulatory work to support the registration of the products.”

The EPA said it was reviewing the court’s decision and would have no further comment.

Honeybees pollinate plants that produce roughly a quarter of the food consumed

by Americans. The demise of the bees has become a hotly debated topic between agrichemical companies, which say the insecticides they sell are not to blame, and those who say research shows a direct connection between neonicotinoids and large bee die-offs.

The White House has formed a task force to study the issue and the EPA has said it is trying to address concerns.

A U.S. court has vacated a crop pesticide’s federal EPA approval, citing the “precariousness” of the country’s bee populations. photo: thinkstock

In its ruling, the court found that the EPA relied on “flawed and limited data” to approve the unconditional registration

of sulfoxaflor, and that approval was not supported by “substantial evidence.”

Dow had asked the EPA to approve sulfoxaflor for use on a variety of crops, including citrus, cotton, canola, strawberries, soybeans and wheat.

The EPA analyzed studies and data provided by Dow about the effects of sulfoxaflor on various species, including bees, and initially proposed several conditions on approval due to insufficient data provided by Dow, the court found.

However, in May 2013 the EPA decided to go ahead with unconditional registration even though the record revealed Dow never completed additional requested studies, the ruling stated.

In vacating the EPA approval, the court said that “given the precariousness of bee populations, leaving the EPA’s registration of sulfoxaflor in place risks more potential environmental harm than vacating it.”

The EPA must obtain further data regarding the effects of sulfoxaflor on bees as required by EPA regulations before it grants approval, the court said.

The U.S. Depar tment of Agriculture said earlier this year that losses of managed honeybee colonies hit 42.1 per cent from April 2014 through April 2015, up from 34.2 per cent for 2013-14, and the second-highest annual loss to date.

‘Acceptable’ In Canada, Dow picked up full federal registration in June this year for sulfoxaflor as an active ingredient in Closer, Transform, Tw i n g u a r d a n d I s o c l a s t insecticides.

According to Health Canada, sulfoxaflor is a nicotinic acetylcholine receptor agonist, like neonicotinoids, but has a different mode of action, which puts it in the sulfoximine class.

In it s re gis trat ion d eci sion, Health Canada’s Pest Management Regulatory Agency said that while sulfoxaflor is “unlikely to pose a risk to bee colonies, it may pose a potential risk to adult foraging bees exposed directly to spray droplets or to fresh residues on plants.”

Those effects, PMRA said, “are relatively short lived, lasting approximately three days or less. When the risk reduction measures included on the label are followed, risks to bees are considered to be acceptable.”

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Keystone Centre proposes barn addition General manager of Brandon’s Keystone Centre says the facility is looking to acquire funding for addition of a multi-purpose field house and barn

BY JENNIFER PAIGE Co-operator staff

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Neil Thomson general manager of the Keystone Centre

that it could be removed to accommodate 340 animal stalls and an indoor 100x200foot arena.

“We have used the Populus group as the facilitator for this project. This is a group that operates worldwide in a variety of areas, including fairgrounds and exhibitions,” said Thomson. “It is a large group from Oklahoma and it designed and built the London Olympics equestrian facility.”

SEC_GER15_4H_MC_SEC_GER15_4H_MC.qxd The project has received let-

ters of support from Manitoba Ag Days, Brandon Chamber of Commerce, Brandon Youth Soccer, Seniors for Seniors and the Canadian National Arabian group.

“I think that this would be a significant improvement to the recreation capability to the City of Brandon and southwestern Manitoba, and I believe that this project is a question of when, not if,” said Thomson.

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r a n d o n ’s K e y s t o n e Centre is ready to begin construction on a 130,000-square-foot addition as soon as it lines up enough funds.

“Manitoba Ag Days basically takes every square inch of the building that we have now and it also has a waiting list of exhibitors. We would like to be able to accommodate that,” said Keystone Centre’s general manager, Neil Thomson.

The Keystone board began exploring additional possibilities in 2011, following a request from the leadership group, which includes the City of Brandon, the Province of Manitoba, and the Provincial Exhibition of Manitoba.

“The leadership group asked us to go out and talk to the community and stakeholders and see what they would like, and this has been the result, a multi-purpose field house/barn,” said Thomson.

Similar to its existing building, the proposed 130,000-square-foot facility would have the capacity to host indoor recreation events, agriculture trade shows as well as a livestock barn.

Construction of the facility is estimated to cost $22.5 million and would be located on the northeast corner of the property, in close p r ox i m i t y t o t h e e x i s t i n g Westoba Agriculture Centre of Excellence barns. “ We h a v e p r o p o s e d t o d o t h i s, b u t o bv i o u sl y we are in need of some funding partners, mainly the City of Brandon, the Province of Manitoba and likely funding from a federal level. Ideally, we are looking for $7.5 million from each one of those partners,” said Thomson.

T he Ke ys t o ne board has also recognized the need for community fundraising.

“We think that this would be a great thing for Brandon and surrounding communities because of the economic activity it would generate,” s a i d T h o m s o n . “ Wi t h t h i s facility we would be able to increase the events we host and attract. We would be able to retain the National Arabian show and increase Ag Days’ offerings.”

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“With this facility, we would be able to increase the events we host and attract. We would be able to retain the National Arabian show and increase Ag Days’ offerings.”

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Common cattle virus linked to breast cancer in women A high percentage of women with breast cancer has been exposed to the bovine leukemia virus (BLV) UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA Berkeley / Staff

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esearchers with University of California, Berkeley, are exploring a link between a common bovine virus and breast cancer in women.

In a study analyzing 239 tissue samples from women diagnosed with breast cancer, scientists found 59 per cent had been exposed to the bovine leukemia virus (BLV) compared to 29 per cent of tissue samples from women without.

While stressing that the results do not prove that BLV infection causes breast cancer, lead researcher Gertrude Buehring, a professor of virology in the Division of Infectious Diseases and Vaccinology at UC Berkeley’s School of Public Health, said the presence of BLV in humans could be a significant indicator of risk.

“As many as 37 per cent of breast cancer cases may be attributable to BLV exposure,” the paper published in the online journal PLOS ONE said.

“This odds ratio is higher than any of the frequently publicized risk factors for breast cancer, such as obesity, alcohol consumption

and use of post-menopausal hormones,” said Buehring.

Bovine leukemia virus infects dairy and beef cattle’s blood cells and mammary tissue. The retrovirus is easily transmitted among cattle primarily through infected blood and milk, but causes disease in fewer than five per cent of infected animals.

A 2007 U.S. Department of Agriculture survey of bulk milk tanks found that 100 per cent of dairy operations with large herds of 500 or more cows tested positive for BLV antibodies. Even dairy operations with small herds of fewer than 100 cows tested positive for BLV 83 per cent of the time.

The PLOS ONE paper noted that pasteurization renders the virus non-infectious, as does thorough cooking of beef. However, it said the virus, which is readily transmitted from cow to calf, may have become established in the human population before pasteurization became common in the 1920s and may still be entering the population through consumption of raw milk and undercooked beef.

It was believed until recently, based on studies done in the 1970s, that the BLV could not be transmitted to humans, but research published

by Buehring last year overturned those results.

“The tests we have now are more sensitive, but it was still hard to overturn the established dogma that BLV was not transmissible to humans. As a result, there has been little incentive for the cattle industry to set up procedures to contain the spread of the virus,” she said.

There is precedence for viral origins of cancer. Hepatitis B virus is known to cause liver cancer, and the human papillomavirus can lead to cervical and anal cancers. Notably, vaccines have been developed for both those viruses and are routinely used to prevent the cancers associated with them.

Buehring emphasized that this study does not identify how the virus infected the breast tissue samples in their study. The virus could have come through the consumption of unpasteurized milk or undercooked meat, or it could have been transmitted by other humans.

As well, she said researchers must still confirm that infection with the virus happened before, not after, the breast cancer developed.

If BLV were substantiated as a risk factor for breast cancer, its detection in breast fluid cells or tissues might serve as a biomarker to identify women at higher risk for developing breast cancer.

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Subway, Starbucks, KFC and Domino’s Pizza were among the industry leaders graded “F” for their antibiotic policies in the report from consumer a n d h e a l t h g r o u p s, t i t l e d “Chain Reaction,” released Sept. 15.

The groups, which did not release results to companies prior to publication, based their grades on public statements, survey responses and correspondence with individual chains. As a result, companies given failing grades were not immediately able to comment.

An estimated 70 per cent of antibiotics important to human health are sold for use in meat and dairy production.

Concern is growing among public health experts that the overuse of such drugs, particularly those important to human medicine, are contributing to rising numbers of lifethreatening human infections from antibiotic-resistant bacteria dubbed “superbugs.”

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that two million people are infected with drugresistant bacteria each year and 23,000 die.

“From bacon cheeseburgers to chicken nuggets, most m e a t s e r ve d by A m e r i c a’s chain restaurants comes from animals raised in industrialscale facilities, where they are routinely fed antibiotics to prevent disease that is easily spread in crowded, unsanitary, stressful conditions,” said Kari Hamerschlag, a lead author of the report who is senior program manager at Friends of the Earth.

Subway was cited, in particular, for failing to publicly state a policy or plan to cut antibiotic use in the meats it buys.

Chipotle Mexican Grill and Panera Bread, were top finishers with “A” grades. These popular chains have won loyal followings for policies that include strict limits on antibiotic use.

Chick-fil-A, which is making meaningful progress toward its goal of only buying chicken raised without antibiotics by 2019, got a “B” in the report.

M c D o n a l d ’s C o r p . a n d Dunkin’ Donuts got “C” grades.

McDonald’s plans to only source chicken raised with­ out antibiotics important to human medicine by 2017.

Dunkin’ Donuts aims to prohibit suppliers from using medically impor tant antibiotics or antimicrobials in healthy animals, but it has not set a timeline.

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Double top signals an end to the weather market rally in canola Weather market rallies seldom last for long. Emotions run high, causing the rally to end just as suddenly as it began David Drozd Market Outlook

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hart analysts keen on the lookout for telltale signs of a market top in canola were rewarded when a reversal pattern called a double top appeared at the height of the rally in July 2015.

Double tops and bottoms are chart formations which appear in the futures markets.

Once completed, they are a reliable indicator of a change in trend, especially when they develop at a new high or low of an extended move.

In March 2015, my monthly column explained a double bottom formation that occurred when the canola f u t u re s m a rk e t t u r n e d u p from a low of $410 per tonne.

I n t o d a y ’s c o l u m n I w i l l explain the double top formation, which alerted canola producers to the impending downturn from $540.

Double top A double top begins to take shape when prices advance to a new high for the move. This is illustrated as point A in the accompanying chart. A pullback then sets in, which is referenced as point B. A second rally (C) brings prices back up to approximately the highs of the first rally, followed by a price decline. The double top formation is completed when prices fall beneath the

reaction low (B) that occurred between the two tops.

When reversal patterns coincide with other technical indicators and formations, t h e i r re l i a b i l i t y i s g re a t l y enhanced. In this instance, the futures price also dropped below the lower boundary of an uptrending channel, which is in itself an indication of additional weakness.

Double tops can provide u s w i t h a f o re c a s t o f t h e extent of a market’s weakness. Simply measure the distance from the double tops down to the reaction low in between them and subtract this distance from that low to arrive at a minimum downside objective. (Point A-C) 539.20 - (B) 512.00 = 27.20. (B) 512.00 - 27.20 = (D) 484.80.

The $484.80 objective was achieved on August 12, 2015.

The November futures contract has since lost another $30 per tonne.

Market psychology The first top develops after a sustained price rise. It will coincide with a growing willingness on the part of longs with large unrealized profits to cash in their earnings. The market stalls as the supply of contracts for sale exceeds the demand and the price begins to fall.

Short sellers jump in, convinced that the upward move has gone far enough. The market continues to decline until the price drop causes sellers to withdraw. The bull market is still intact, so when the price decline falters, buy-

CANOLA NOVEMBER 2015 Chart as of September 22, 2015

ers step in and prices once again begin to move higher.

At approximately the level of the first top, longs with a short-term outlook are quick to take profit. Longer-term traders who failed to take profits when prices made the first top, and sat through the entire correction, are likely to be watching more closely now that the market has come back up to its recent high.

They won’t let the opportunity to take profit slip so easily through their fingers this second time around. Finally, there are the ever-present potential short sellers who are

waiting to sell the proverbial high of the move.

At the high price level, the selling eclipses whatever buying remains and the market begins to lose ground and liquidation of long contracts becomes an inevitable reality.

As prices fall with increasing acceleration, new shorts will also enter the market.

Trend reversal patterns identified by technical analysis are an invaluable tool for selling canola at or near the high before the market turns down.

Canola producers who recognized the double top formation were able take advantage of the

opportunity to sell old- and new-crop canola before the market turned down.

Send your questions or comments about this article and chart to info@ag-chieve.ca.

David Drozd is president and senior market analyst for Winnipeg-based Ag-Chieve Corporation. The opinions expressed are those of the writer and are solely intended to assist readers with a better understanding of technical analysis. Visit Ag-Chieve online at www. ag-chieve.ca for information about our grain-marketing advisory service and to see our latest grain market analysis. You can call us toll free at 1-888-274-3138 for a free consultation.

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Agricultural technology investment soars Market turbulence or not, North American investors are plowing into farm technology

BY ROD NICKEL AND CAREY GILLAM Winnipeg / Kansas City / Reuters

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orth American investors are pouring money into agriculture technology despite turbulent financial and commodity markets, as cuttingedge advances that enhance farm production bring opportunities for profits.

Investment in this technology, which spans plant and soil technology to drones, amounted to $2.06 billion in the first half of 2015, on pace to smash last year’s record $2.36 billion, according to A g Fu n d e r, w h i c h m a t c h e s startups with investors.

Technology that reduces reliance on chemicals and fertilizers is one area of interest.

The most widely used herbicide, glyphosate, was classified this year by the World He a l t h O r g a n i z a t i o n a s a probable human carcinogen, and farmers also face scrutiny for overapplying fertilizer.

“Bi o l o g i c a l s,” w h i c h u s e natural sources such as bacteria, are especially attractive.

In this field, researchers harness soil and plant microbes and bacteria for products that protect plants from disease and drought.

Biological solutions face fewer regulatory hurdles and a re m o re e n v i ro n m e n t a l l y friendly than chemicals while still yielding crop production benefits, agricultural experts said.

“This kind of capability is really what we believe is necessary for the future of food p r o d u c t i o n ,” s a i d S o n y a Franklin, director of microbial traits at Monsanto Co., the world’s largest seed company.

Some companies in the sector could see revenue growth of 20 per cent per year for five years, said Todd Solow, a partner in Norwest Equity Partners of Minneapolis.

Norwest’s sale of agriculture technology company Becker Under wood to BASF Corp. for $1.02 billion in 2012 came after its revenue increased fourfold to $246 million from the time of Norwest’s 2004 p u rc h a s e o f a c o n t ro l l i n g stake.

“If you have differentiated technology and can prove to the market that you have yield-enhancing capabilities, you have the potential for very significant growth,” said Solow.

T h a t k i n d o f re t u r n h a s attracted the interest of Bank of Montreal, which is looking to help companies raise funds pr ior to any initial public offerings (IPOs) and facilitate mergers and acquisitions.

“There are all sorts of new technologies being developed in and around crop nutrients, c ro p e f f i c i e n c y, s e e d e f f i ciency,” said Greg Pearlman, head of Bank of Montreal’s food and consumer group.

“We think this is a hot area.”

Monsanto, together with Syngenta AG and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation are investors in North Carolinabased AgBiome LLC, which recently raised $34.5 million for research and the launch of a new biological fungicide.

“The industry has an ongo-

ing need for new and innovative products. We have a lot of people to feed in the coming decades,” said Dan Tomso, AgBiome’s chief science officer.

Another company with large interests in agriculture, Ca n a d i a n f e r t i l i ze r m a k e r Agrium Inc., bought stakes in two plant technology companies in 2014.

“In the last two years definitely it’s picked up in the number of companies willing to talk about joint ventures or all-out acquisitions,” said Brent Smith, vice-president of Agrium subsidiary Loveland Products.

A recent deal in the sector was last month’s $160-million purchase by U.S.-based In t re x o n C o r p. o f O x f o rd University spinoff company Oxitec, which specializes in controlling insect damage to crops.

Venture capital firms have also been attracted to the sec-

tor, with funding up two per cent from July 2014 through June 2015 over a year earlier despite a 16 per cent dip in the broader “clean tech” sector, according to professional services firm PwC. Massachusetts-based Symbiota LLC, launched two years ago with $7.5 million from Flagship Ventures, is testing products to help crops yield more with less water and fertilizer, while fighting disease.

“The potential for this space is absolutely astronomical,” said founder Geoffrey von Maltzahn.

At the ground level, farmers are paying more to grow more.

Mark Nelson uses modern technology on much of his Kansas farm, but he said the costs are high.

St i l l , h e s e e s i m p r ov e d yields from the latest farming advances. “It’s not our father’s agriculture anymore.”

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A good neighbour

briefs

Goat-killing menace mutates to clean energy source

By Kagondu Njagi Marigat, Kenya / Thomson Reuters Foundation

Tom Bennie mends fences along a property line near Waskada, Man. photo: sharlene Bennie

A goat-killing toxic shrub that was the bane of this Rift Valley town now has a new starring role: a clean fuel that lights homes and can earn villagers up to $1,000 a year.

Jane Chirchir is one Marigat resident who has turned the tables on the invasive Prosopis juliflora, a kind of mesquite tree. The dense shrub, which can grow up to 12 metres (39 feet) in height, had spread across the area, choking grazing land and poisoning livestock.

Now mathenge, as it is known locally, is being harvested and sold as fuel for an electric power station that has for the first time brought power to some village homes and reduced power cuts at others.

“The company buys the raw materials from us,” said a happy Chirchir. “This is helping my family recover the loss we incurred when our goats died after eating mathenge.” She said she had lost 15 animals to the pest.

Using the shrub for fuel represents a turnaround for villagers, who five years ago faced economic collapse after a court rejected a lawsuit seeking to force the government to clear the invasive plant from their land and compensate herders for their losses.

The plant was first introduced into the area about 25 years ago by the Kenyan government and the UN Food and Agr iculture Organization to serve as a windbreak to cut erosion and slow desertification.

But planting the invasive species had unintended consequences. Village elders said that when goats ate pods from the mathenge, the seeds stuck in the animals’ gums, poisoning them.

Others claimed that the shrub’s long and deep roots encroached upon the foundations of their homes, eventually destroying them.

Now, however, the plant’s very ability to spread and regenerate rapidly is causing money to flow into Chirchir’s home, and many others, as villagers harvest and sell it as biomass fuel to a power generation plant in Marigat.

Cummins Cogeneration Kenya Ltd. has collaborated with the government to build the plant on a 15-acre (six-hectare) plot on the outskirts of the village. The facility — the first in the country to use mathenge for fuel — burns harvested bundles of the shrub, converting the plant into electricity.

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The Manitoba Co-operator | October 1, 2015

COUNTRY CROSSROADS CON N EC T I NG RU R A L FA M I L I E S

Encompassing the taste of the Prairies After a few years of processing Farmery outside of Manitoba’s borders, the Warwaruk brothers will soon be completing the entire beer-making process at home

BY JENNIFER PAIGE Co-operator staff

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hris and Lawrence Warwaruk are one step closer to their goal of bringing the country’s first estate brewery to Manitoba after purchasing a building for the future brewery site earlier this month.

The sibling entrepreneurs purchased a 15,000-squarefoot building in Neepawa, a few kilometres from the existing Farmer y farm in early September.

“We have a timeline where we will be up and running and producing beer out of the facility by the spring of 2016.

Spring may come early or late but we are going to be focused on making sure we have beer flowing before the summer of 2016,” said Chris Warwaruk.

The building was purchased from Bob Mazer and had been the former home of the Mazer New Holland dealership.

“For us to par tner with Bob Mazer, who has been a successful entrepreneur in Westman for years, is amazing.

He has a lot of experience that we can gain from and certainly has a lot of insight into the ag industry.”

The building is destined for a $3-million retrofit to make it into a brewery.

“This is a beautiful structure and something we could afford to buy. We had been looking at building directly on the farm but would have had to install all the utilities,” said Warwaruk.

“This wasn’t impossible, but if we wanted to do it that way it would have taken us another eight to 10 months to accomplish and we might miss out on the summer of 2016 season.”

The Warwaruks aim to have the brewery up and running

by April and in the future may look to incorporate an adjoining tap or tasting room.

The brewery will employ a few local residents and has the potential for tremendous economic spinoffs for Neepawa and the surrounding rural areas.

The brewery will allow guests to get up close and personal with the process of producing Farmery, from tours in the barley and hops fields all the way through to packaging.

“From the beginning we have wanted to show people how beer is made, what it tastes like but also to be able to offer the added opportunity to open the doors and show where the ingredients are grown,” said Warwaruk.

The path to Farmery Chris and Lawrence are two of seven Warwaruk children who were raised on a farm just north of Minnedosa.

Fo r y e a r s t h e b r o t h e r s

Chris and Lawrence Warwaruk work to harvest the barley that will be used for next year’s batch of Farmery beer.

Photo: Submitted by Farmery

Farmery beer is made with 100 per cent whole grains grown on the Farmery farm just outside of Neepawa. Photo: Submitted by Farmery

watched their dad struggle to keep the family farm afloat, but were eventually forced off the land due to bankruptcy.

“Throughout our teenage years we witnessed our dad struggle trying to get out of a mountain of debt,” said Warwaruk. “Our dad was not a bad farmer, he was just hit with circumstances that were out of his control, mainly the global market, input prices and high interest rates.”

Their journey to the creation of the Farmery brand began in the late 1990s, when they moved to Winnipeg and started a restaurant on Osborne Street, called Luxsole.

Te n y e a r s l a t e r t h e y expanded to open Gastropub, which submerged them into the local beer and liquor landscape.

After experiencing the American craft brew industry on a trip to Wisconsin, the brothers made the decision to combine their farming background with their service industry savvy to launch Farmery — a beer that encompassed the taste of the Prairies.

“When we left Wisconsin, we noticed that there were pubs down there that had 199 beers and they were all produced in Wisconsin. They were all craft beers and we quickly realized

that Manitoba was way behind the curve and seven years later we still are but we are doing our best to catch up.”

With the ultimate goal of opening an estate brewery, the brothers acquired a small piece of land along Highway 16 near Neepawa and Arden Ridge, where they began growing barley and hops.

For the past three years Farmery beer has been pro­ cessed under contract at the Muskoka Brewery in Brace­ bridge, Ont. “We are so happy that our customer base has given us the patience to get our feet underneath us so that we can have the market base to prove to the banks that we can build and sustain our own brewery,” said Warwaruk.

Now after four years of tending the crops, developing a brand and customer base, Farmery is on the brink of being able to complete its entire process of bringing a locally grown and processed beer to market in Manitoba.

“This is the middle component of putting together what we have worked for, for the past few years. Opening the brewery will be a pretty big event for us as it is closing the entire loop,” he said.

“From the farm into the restau-

The Farmery beer is coming home to Manitoba, where it will soon be made on the country’s first estate brewery. Photo: Kathlyn Hossack

In early September the Warwaruks purchased a 15,000-square-foot building in Neepawa for the future home of the estate brewery. Photo: Submitted by Farmery

rant industry, to developing a brand and now the final piece will be opening up the doors and completely adding value to what we grow on the farm with our own brewery.”

Philosophy-driven products A c c o r d i n g t o Wa r w a r u k , Fa r m e r y a n d a l l o f t h e Warwaruks’ endeavours are d r i ve n by t h e p h i l o s o p h y of adding value to as many aspects of the operation as possible.

“In our lives we could see that we weren’t going to have the budget to purchase enough acreages to make it. So, the only way that we saw that we could make it work, even on a small quarter section footprint, was to add value to whatever we grew,” said Warwaruk.

The beer itself is made with five key ingredients, three different strains of hops, barley, yeast, water and wheat protein.

It is made from 100 per cent whole grains with no added rice or corn syrup.

“We want to prove to people that you can make a go of it on a smaller footprint, if you add value,” said Warwaruk. “I don’t think that it is our mandate to convince everyone to drink beer that is all grain malt without additives, but I definitely think that there is a growing

segment of the population that wants to support something local and something produced in their province.”

Always looking at new ways to utilizing products grown on the farm, the Warwaruks have moved into stone milling the barley to create Farmery beer bread and flapjack flour mixes.

Earlier this year Farmery also launched into Alberta and now holds a presence across all three Prairie provinces.

“A l b e r t a i s w e l c o m i n g Farmery and really considers Farmery as local. Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta seem to have a specific interpretation of local and they include all the Prairie provinces,” said Warwaruk. “That is exciting for us and I think that is something to be celebrated for sure.”

To add to an exciting time for Farmery, the local beer will be showcased at the upcoming Grey Cup event in November as the event’s official craft beer.

“The beer community is small but our customer base is strong, committed, and willing to support us. And honestly, that gives us a lot of gas in the tank to wake up in the morning, to push forward with this project and create a quality product.” jennifer.paige@fbcpublishing.com

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The Manitoba Co-operator | October 1, 2015

COUNTRY CROSSROADS

Prairie fare Roasted vegetables are an autumn treat Beet greens also make a delicious and colourful addition to salads julie gardenrobinson Food and Nutrition Specialist NDSU Extension Service

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“

ook at our bountiful harvest!” my 17-year-old daughter said as she pulled a potato from our backyard garden while kneeling among the foliage.

“I want to find one!” I said teasingly as I reached over and tried to grab a potato. She playfully swatted my hand away before I could nab the large potato near her knee.

She began digging with her hands like an archeologist in search of fossils. We didn’t find any dinosaur bones, but the potato plants produced abundantly.

“Here’s another one!” she said as she turned her body to shield the tubers from my reach.

I grabbed one when she wasn’t looking. We didn’t know that digging potatoes was going to be so fun.

I pulled several carrots and beets to prepare for dinner. Then we picked several large red apples from our tree. We went in the house with a bucket of our locally grown food to prepare for dinner.

As we scrubbed the vegetables, she was par-

ticularly interested in the beets. We haven’t had beets very often.

“Don’t beets taste like dirt?” she asked.

“Beets taste like beets, but they are kind of earthy, I guess,” I replied. I was a little worried that her notions about beets might lead to a bowl of uneaten cooked beets on the table.

“What makes beets purplish red?” she asked while washing the beets.

When she began cutting them, she noticed that her hands and the cutting board had turned pinkish. She was somewhat amazed by her pink hands. We should have worn plastic gloves.

I proceeded to tell her about beets until she got the glazed-eye look of a bored teenager.

Not all beets are reddish purple. Some are partly red and white.

Red beets are coloured by a pigment called betanin. This natural pigment is believed to help protect the plant from diseases, according to plant researchers. The colourant has been used as a natural dye for wool by some Native American tribes throughout history.

The colourant also is used in the food industry as a natural food colour.

If you are not a regular beet consumer, I have a caution. After some people eat beets, they might have a surprise in the bathroom.

Roasted root vegetables

Beside dying fabrics, beets also can colour urine and feces. Don’t be alarmed; this is not harmful.

When selecting beets at the grocery store or farmers’ market, look for beets with smooth skins. Beet greens also make a delicious and colourful addition to salads. Beet greens have red veins, and they stay fresh for about four days in your refrigerator when wrapped in plastic.

Store beets in the crisper in your refrigerator without washing them. Any time you get produce wet, you decrease the storage life. Leave about two inches of stem attached to roots to help prevent bleeding.

You can roast, boil or microwave beets. To roast, peel and trim the beets, then wrap in foil and bake for 60 to 90 minutes, depending on the size of the beets.

You might remember having beet pickles prepared by your parents or other relatives. If you have extra beets and want to try pickling them, check out an NDSU Extension Service publication, “Making Pickled Products” (FN189), for a research-tested recipe. The pickled beet recipe is on Page 10.

Here’s a recipe courtesy of Colorado State University Extension to enjoy the delicious veggies of fall.

Made in Manitoba

1 onion, quartered and layers separated 1 medium-size white potato, peeled (optional) and diced into 1/2-inch cubes 1 medium-size sweet potato, peeled and diced into 1/2-inch cubes 3 to 4 medium-size fresh beets, peeled and diced into 1/2-inch cubes Non-stick vegetable spray 4 tsp. olive oil, canola oil or other salad oil, divided 1 tsp. salt, divided (Note: You can substitute equal amounts of your favourite vegetables if you see a vegetable that is not your favourite.)

Preheat oven to 425 F. Line a large baking sheet with foil and coat with non-stick vegetable spray. With an extra piece of foil, create a separate foil boat to hold the diced beets. Coat with non-stick spray and place it on top of the baking sheet. Peel off dry outer onion layers. Quarter and separate the onion layers. Toss onion pieces with 1 tsp. oil and 1/4 tsp. salt. Place on baking sheet. Wash, scrub, peel, dice white and sweet potatoes. Toss white and sweet potatoes with 2 teaspoons oil and 1/2 tsp. salt. Place on baking sheet. Wash, peel and dice beets. Caution: Beet juice can stain hands, cutting boards and counters.

Toss beets with 1 teaspoon oil and 1/4 tsp. salt. Place in foil boat on baking sheet. Bake uncovered for 25 to 30 minutes or until vegetables are soft and the edges are a light brown.

Makes six servings. Each serving has 90 calories, 3.5 grams (g) fat, 2 g protein, 16 g carbohydrate, 2 g fibre and 420 milligrams sodium.

PHOTO: THINKSTOCK

PHOTO: Other Brother Roasters

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offee is made in Manitoba; if you think otherwise, you haven’t heard of Other Brother Roasters.

The Winkler-based coffee-roasting company was launched by the grandsons of a founder of another Winkler food company, Sunny Day Products, p ro d u c i n g ro a s t e d c o n f e c t i o n e r y products including locally grown sunflower seeds and pumpkin seeds since 1955.

Other Brother Roasters began in 2011 while Jon Plett was running his Winkler coffee shop, Jonny’s Java, and his brother Sam had taken up coffee roasting as a hobby.

High-quality roasting facilities were far from Manitoba they realized, and so a new coffee-roasting business emerged, to produce great-tasting coffee while cultivating more awareness about coffee among customers.

Other Brother Roasters’ website lists all products sold, tips on how to best brew coffee, and photos of where they source coffee. All Other Brother coffee is carefully selected and is single-origin product from suppliers who fairly compensate their workers, says company owner Erin Plett.

Other Brother Roasters also offers what it’s dubbed a “coffee subscription,” where customers prepay to have regular orders delivered in amounts depending on how much they can drink.

“We have lots of product and lots of variety available,” she said. “We are a local, grassroots kind of company you can come back to again and again to get a really good cup of coffee.”

Learn more at www.otherbrother roaster.com.

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COUNTRY CROSSROADS

Enjoy the autumn colours Take some time this fall to get out and see the foliage

By Donna Gamache Freelance contributor

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anitoba has many spots that offer wonderful views at this time of year. An autumn trip to one of our parks, or a drive along the many rural roads, even a walk in a local pasture, can offer stunning displays of fall foliage.

One of my favourite areas for a fall drive is a loop that begins in Neepawa. Take Highway No. 16 to Minnedosa. Explore this scenic spot and drive out to Minnedosa Lake on the east side of town. Take a walk across the dam and along the Little Saskatchewan River, adjacent to the buffalo compound, or drive up the hill in the southeast corner of town to the 12-metre viewing tower which overlooks the entire valley.

Fr o m Mi n n e d o s a , d r i v e north on No. 10 to the Little Saskatchewan Valley, an oftenphotographed spot. In the middle of the valley, turn east at mile 93N and drive 6.4 km until you reach Road 262. Then drive north for one mile to 94N and take Road 265 to Polonia. This village lies in a gem of a valley. Take a break from driving and explore the grounds of St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church. Continuing east on 265 will connect you with Highway 5 at Eden and you can then head back to Neepawa.

Or, if you feel like walking, stop at the Rosedale Farm just past Mile 92W. There are a couple of hikes here, each about 2.5 km long, with viewpoints looking down from the escarpment.

A colourful walk in a pasture. GAMACHE PHOTOS

If the weather is clear, it’s possible to see Lake Manitoba in the distance.

If you want a scenic drive that is farther south, spend some time in the Turtle Mountains. Adam Lake, Bower Lake, Max Lake and William Lake are all beautiful in the fall. A walk along the shore of William Lake, if the leaves are in their full glory, is well worth the drive. (Or if you’re energetic and have a couple of hours, a hike up to the Turtle’s Back viewing tower can be invigorating.) Some time spent along Adam Lake or Max Lake will usually give you views of geese, ducks, a muskrat or two, or perhaps a beaver. If the weather has been reasonably dry, it’s possible to drive through Turtle Mountain Provincial Park from Max Lake, to Road 450 on the west side of the park. The International Peace Gardens south of Boissevain also has an impressive display of leaves.

Spruce Woods Provincial Park is always a beautiful spot in the

Adam Lake in the Turtle Mountains.

Unfortunately, the coloured leaf season is short, usually starting after the first real frost and sometimes, depending on the amount of wind, lasting only a week or two.

fall. Plan a picnic and short walk (1.5 km) at Marsh Lake, or wander through the campground and along Kiche Manitou Lake. Even the poison ivy is beautiful at this time of year. Hikers can explore the Spirit Sands Desert, and bikers can try out the Epinette Trail or the Trans-Canada Trail.

Riding Mountain Park makes a lovely fall trip, with the darkgreen spruce a contrast to the golden birch and poplar trees.

Autumn is also a good time to watch for wildlife. My husband and I like to drive the quieter routes, such as the Lake Audy Road out to see the bison; Highway 19 to the east — with a viewpoint off the escarpment; or the Rolling River Road, which turns south about halfway along Highway 19 and will connect south to Road 262 (bringing you to Clanwilliam and south to Minnedosa).

If you’re closer to Winnipeg plan a drive out to Beaudry Park, on Highway 241 west of Headingley, and take a short walk along the trails. We explored there last year in mid-October, and some of the leaves had already fallen, but the undergrowth was still colourful. Birds Hills Park is another good spot near Winnipeg.

If you want a trip farther east,

take a drive up into the Interlake, such as a trip to Hecla Island Provincial Park, or to Gimli or Camp Morton Provincial Park.

Other scenic spots in autumn are the Brandon Hills, the Pembina Hills Provincial Park, and other parts of the Pembina Valley, such as around Ninette.

Unfortunately, the coloured leaf season is short, usually starting after the first real frost and sometimes, depending on the amount of wind, lasting only a week or two. But even after much of the upper foliage has fallen, the undergrowth stays bright, and the tamaracks stay golden for a few weeks after the other leaves have gone.

Take a good map with you if you’re driving some of the quieter roads. We like to use B ackroad Mapbook (available at many gas stations or bookstores).

Donna Gamache writes from MacGregor, Manitoba

Gazing balls in the landscape Whether your garden is formal, informal or rustic themed these are great for decorating

By Albert Parsons Freelance contributor

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azing balls have become popular garden decorations in recent years, but even though we think of them as a relatively new phenomenon, their use dates back centuries. In Victorian times servants used gazing balls to keep tabs on diners during their whole meal and in some regions of southern Europe they were installed in palatial gardens to ward off evil spirits.

Drawing from their historic use, retailers nowadays market gazing balls as representing prosperity, health, good fortune and protection from evil spirits.

They can be used in both formal and informal gardens, where they can be tucked in among the flowers and foliage. They can also be used as artistic focal points — sculptural features in the landscape — and are often placed on pedestals or other stands in the garden. These holders are usually made of concrete but they can be wrought iron, wood, or even constructed of human-made materials, or simply placed on the ground and not displayed on a pedestal at all.

This gazing ball, tucked in behind a clump of soon-to-bloom datura, echoes the gold of heliopsis blooms and rusty orange of filipendula seed heads. PHOTO: ALBERT PARSONS

One type of gazing ball, the faerie ball, is smaller than many others and can be hung from trees with invisible wire or fishing line.

A gazing ball can stand on its own as an artistic feature or it can be combined with a potted plant or two for additional interest. They can also be used as features in a formal garden without being associated with plants. In a sculpture garden or a formal garden, a gazing ball can be set on a shiny metal tray or a polished stone slab to serve as a piece of sculpture. One option

would be to use a clear glass ball or one that is slightly opaque so that the ball appears to be made of water.

Using a gazing ball can be an interesting way of establishing a theme in a garden. Whether a formal style or an informal or rustic theme is desired, a gazing ball will add height, texture, interest and colour. In a landscape with a heritage agricultural theme, an old pitch fork or shovel could be stuck into the ground at a slant and a rusty red gazing ball could be placed at its base to create surprise, yet not be out of tune with the theme.

Old tools, heritage milk crates or cans, or even an old wagon filled with farm artifacts could hold a bright gazing ball or two to add a note of surprise and colour, yet not detract from the rustic theme of the garden.

In a more formal garden, a gazing ball might be placed on a brass or copper pedestal or flat base. A large shiny stainless steel or nickel plate could hold a silver gazing ball which would reflect the blue of the sky. The whole composition would act as a sculpture, and contribute to a modern and elegant garden style.

Gardeners often use white and yellow flowers and leaves and lime-green foliage to bring light into dark corners of the garden.

A brightly coloured gazing ball can serve the same purpose.

A brilliant-red, cobalt-blue, or bright-yellow one, tucked in among foliage and flowers in an otherwise dark corner of the garden will add colour and light. Imagine a hosta bed with its green, gold and white foliage being given a jolt of colour with the addition of a bright cobaltblue gazing ball held above the foliage on a pedestal. The ball will reflect the sky as would the water in a pond. Indeed gazing balls are often incorporated into water features where they complement each other; the water and sky are reflected in the gazing ball.

In a xeriscape feature of a landscape a gazing ball can be placed right on the gravel or crushed stone of the garden. The counterpoint between the shiny ball and the dull gravel or stone will be quite striking. A grouping of three gazing globes, preferably of different sizes, could be used in such a location and act as a sculptural feature, reflecting the objects around them.

There are stands that hold several balls available in garden centres and retail outlets.

These become focal points when used in the garden and the colours of the balls should be carefully considered. If there is nearby plant material, having the balls echo the flower or foliage colour will add immensely to their impact in the garden.

A burgundy gazing ball placed near a lush grass with burgundy undertones in its leaves will create a sensational feature. Gazing balls also can contribute to the beauty of the night garden with the use of low-voltage solar lights placed near them, or in the case of faerie balls, by using uplighting.

Examine your garden this fall and see where a gazing ball could add beauty to your landscape. Garden centres are clearing out summer stock, so this is a good time to shop for a bargain. Dare I mention Christmas?

A gazing ball is something you might add to your Christmas wish list — most gardeners have already started such a list, haven’t they?

Albert Parsons writes from Minnedosa, Manitoba

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The Manitoba Co-operator | October 1, 2015

COUNTRY CROSSROADS

Try a textured wall surface Lots of different products available to create an interesting look CONNIE OLIVER Around the House

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extured wall surfaces are a current popular trend.

Wa l l s a d o r n e d w i t h brick, barn board or other textural products bring a sense of warmth and interest to any room. As you can see in the photo, the worn wooden wall treatment behind the bed provides lovely detail.

Textured wall treatments can bring a feeling of history, warmth and visual comfort to a space. Whether you find old barn board that has a history to it or use a man-made stone product, including texture and pattern can dramatically change the look of a plain room.

Choosing the right wall for the project is key. Too much of a good thing can be a reality so choose carefully. If you have a rectangular living room, consider treating one or both end walls rather than one of the long walls. The head of the bed is a good option, as you can see in the photo, but again, you don’t necessarily have to do the entire width of the wall. As in the photograph, the treatment is centred at the head of the bed and is framed by a charcoal paint colour.

A similar technique can be used to adorn the wall around a fireplace. Depending upon the style of fireplace, a brick-like wall treatment can give the fireplace the focus it deserves. For

Old pallets, wood flooring, reclaimed brick or whatever you can find to use as a focal wall will bring much-needed warmth and texture to your room.

added drama, take the treatment to the ceiling. If you’re using any brick-like product (and even some woods) choose a wall with the least amount of electrical outlets that would have to be worked around. The final look will be more professional if you can cover a solid surface.

Another, less permanent option is a wall mural, and the graphics available today are wonderful. Something like a full wall of a world map can be great in a den or home office.

There are lots of options and sizes available on the Internet so do some research and you’ll be surprised by the choices.

Wall murals can also be customized for your specific size needs though the larger you go the pricier it gets. It can run into the high $100s. That’s a little steep but there are ways around this. For example, choose a rectangular design and use one or two panels to hang in place of an actual headboard.

(In this case you wouldn’t go to

PHOTO: COURTESY SICO PAINTS

the ceiling as you’re creating a faux headboard.) The options are endless. The murals are sold in single panels that you can multiply to cover the wall, so choosing a technique that uses less panels will be more affordable. The panels are not usually pre-pasted so you’ll have to use

wallpaper paste to hang them, but often the murals are sold with paste included in the price.

Textured, paintable wallpaper may be another affordable option. Check out what’s available and decide if it will give you the look you’re after.

Old pallets, wood flooring,

reclaimed brick or whatever you can find to use as a focal wall will bring much-needed warmth and texture to your room. The visual impact will be worth the search.

Connie Oliver is an interior designer from Gimli, Manitoba

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

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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 barns of Manitoba are most often associated with shelter for livestock or the work animals from yesteryear’s agriculture.

Some barns hold other distinctions, such as this long, low version set along the Assiniboine River near Headingley. Built in 1962 for Riverbend Farms, the stable and riding arena were used for shows and training of some of Canada’s top dressage and jumping teams. Owned by Mr. and Mrs. G.H. Sellers, the design was determined after a tour of riding arenas in other provinces. Measuring an estimated 200x60 feet in the main arena, and about 40x70 feet in the stable portion, the barn cost about $40,000 in 1962. Mrs. Sellers was one of Canada’s top dressage riders at the time. The outside facilities and courses made Riverbend Farms one of the finest in Western Canada. Mr. Sellers was also a central figure in western agriculture as president of Federal Grain Ltd. at the time the largest private grain company in the West. Federal sold its grain facilities to the three Prairie pools in 1962.

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The Manitoba Co-operator | October 1, 2015

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