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But the tariffs will be lower than it wanted

By Alex Binkley Co-operator contributor

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n a ruling released earlier this week, Canada and Mexico got about one-third of the clout they sought from the World Trade Organization to impose retaliatory tariffs on American products because of country-of-origin labelling.

But Canadian officials say the ability to penalize imported U.S. goods to the tune of C$1,054,729 is enough to pressure U.S. politicians to change the law that discriminates against Canadian-born livestock sold into the U.S. The award is large enough to get U.S. legislators’ attention, said John Masswohl, director of government and international relations for Canadian Cattlemen’s Association.

“What we want is for the U.S. Senate to be motivated to repeal COOL,” Masswohl said.

In a decision handed down Dec. 7, the WTO’s Dispute Settlement Body said Canada could now “request authorization to suspend concessions and related obligations in the goods sector under the GATT 1994 at a level not exceeding $1,054,729 million annually.”

Producers were eyeing up labour-saving technology at this year’s Manitoba Hog Days

The annual Hog Days industry trade fair took place at the Keystone Centre in Brandon on December 2. Photo: Jennifer Paige

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he co-ordinator for Manitoba Hog Days says attendance at this year’s event reflects a growing sense of optimism in the industry.

“This year’s event was well attended and one of the best-attended events we have had in recent years,” said Ron Bazylo, business development specialist for swine with Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Development and event co-ordinator. “Hog producers have had a rough few years and although there hasn’t been a real increase in the industry lately, producers seem to be getting back on their feet and I believe we will see more expansions in Manitoba over the next few years.”

The annual industry trade fair offers Manitoba hog producers the chance to take in exhibits featuring the latest developments in hog production technology, as well as gain knowledge on industry changes.

“It is really just a great way to get information out to producers and also gives them a chance to ask questions or inquire about changes in the industry or anything in hog production,” said Bazylo, who has been involved in coordinating the event for more than 10 years.

Automation in production A number of longtime event participants say the hog industry is constantly changing and production techniques are becoming more automated as a way of combating labour shortages.

William Vis, president of Envirotech Ag Systems Ltd., has been involved in providing equipment and building solutions for livestock producers since 1993. He has seen a steady decline in hog production in Manitoba for years.

“We are based out of Winnipeg but we do 75 per cent of our business outside of the province of Manitoba because of how well our province has supported the hog industry in recent years,” said Vis. “When I first started this company, 100 per cent of our business was in Manitoba, but hog production has been going down every year.”

Despite dwindling numbers, Vis said he had a good turnout at the Hog Days event, which gives him some hope for future growth in the local market.

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The Manitoba Co-operator | December 10, 2015

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No such thing as ‘bad’ foods

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Top experts say labelling some foods ‘bad’ makes people want them even more Staff

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utrition experts attending the SINU (La Società Italiana di Nutrizione Umana) 36th national congress last week said singling out foods as being bad or good is counterproductive to healthy eating.

“In the absence of specific medical contraindications, it is probably counterproductive to categorize a single food as a ‘bad’ food and establish rigid bans on a specific food, because the first reaction would be to violate the ban, particularly among certain age groups like adolescents,” said Robert Gibson from the depar tment of functional food science and the University of Adelaide, Australia in a release.

The workshop “Foods and diet: innovating tradition” attracted nutrition experts from Australia, China, India, the United States and Italy to discuss their respective food guidelines.

Delegates were critical

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of publicity given to studies that are often confusing to the public about single food items such as red meat, processed meat, sugar, milk and gluten. Even hot drinks such as coffee are implicated as causing harm.

“Besides the robustness of the scientific data, it is an incorrect approach anyway; especially from a communicative and educational perspective, because it focuses on a single nutrient or food, without considering the diet

in its entirety,” said Furio Brighenti, president of SINU. “ We should be skeptical of this ‘reductionism,’ and instead adopt an educational approach to a balanced diet, which considers all the foods we consume, as well as our lifestyles.”

Speakers emphasized that nutritional guidelines should factor in food requirements at various stages of life and promote physical activity as something that goes hand in hand with healthy eating.

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The Manitoba Co-operator | December 10, 2015

Manitoba to adopt cap and trade The province is offering to work with farm organizations to reduce farm emissions

BY SHANNON VANRAES Co-operator staff

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cap-and-trade system for carbon emissions is a key pillar of a new plan to reduce the province’s greenhouse gas emissions.

Premier Greg Selinger made the announcement last week, outlining a plan to cut greenhouse gases by one-third by the year 2030, while also promising to create 6,000 “new green jobs” in the next four years.

“Climate change is the defining global environmental issue of our time,” Selinger said. “And now is the time for action. We must seize opportunities.”

U.S. climate crusader Al Gore has already applauded the move, tweeting, “Manitoba — hurray! — is adding to Canadian provincial leadership by launching a carbon market. Great timing for the world!”

High-profile endorsements aside, farmers, opposition politicians and other Manitobans are still a long ways away from knowing exactly what a cap-and-trade system might look like. And that’s if the current NDP government is still in power after next spring’s election and able to enact its plan, which includes introducing new legislation.

The Manitoba Trucking Association, Keystone Agricultural Producers, the National Farmers Union, multiple universities and colleges, as well as the Economic Development Council for Manitoba Bilingual Municipalities would be involved in the implementation of the climate change plan, as well as the crafting of regulations.

KAP president Dan Mazier said it’s imperative Manitoba producers are part of this process as it moves forward, even if they are already actively involved in environmental stewardship and the reduction of greenhouse gases.

“We want to be at the table, we need to be there,” he said, drawing comparisons between the regulatory process to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and that used to improve the health of Lake Winnipeg.

“There was a lot of emotion tied to the Save Lake Winnipeg bill, and I think because of that, there were times we weren’t included in that conversation,” he said. “And that meant that there were some elements used there that just weren’t true, and that has impacted us.”

Partnerships It’s a situation KAP doesn’t want to see repeated.

“So we want to get ahead of this, be involved and have a seat at the table,” said Mazier. “When we talk about greenhouse gases and agriculture, we’re talking about how we produce food in the world, you can’t separate those things, it’s important to emphasize that connection and its importance.”

Pointing to unpredictable weather, droughts and the flooding Manitoba experienced in 2011, he added that farmers are on the front lines of climate change and have much to lose if greenhouse gases aren’t addressed.

That said, Mazier also acknowledged that 30 per cent of all greenhouse gases in Manitoba are the result of agricultural production. But unlike other carbon-producing industries, agriculture also captures and sequesters carbon, he added.

While it’s unlikely that farms will fall under a cap-and-trade system aimed at larger, industrial enterprises — such as fertilizer and ethanol producers — they will be subject to new regulations and programs aimed at lessening agriculture’s carbon footprint.

According to Selinger, the new plan will work to drive innovation in the transpor-

Managing your risk The Western Livestock Price Insurance Program (WLPIP) was first offered in Manitoba in 2014 by the Manitoba Agricultural Services Corporation (MASC).

WLPIP provides an insurable floor price on cattle and hogs, which allows producers to manage market risks that are beyond their control.

In its first year, the markets remained high and no WLPIP claims were necessary, but in the latter half of 2015, markets softened and some producers are finding themselves in a claim position.

Rob Graham is one long-time producer who, at the time of writing, is nearing his WLPIP claim settlement window. Graham raises about 300 cow/calf pairs on his farm north of Holland, and uses WLPIP as a risk management strategy for financial protection when market prices become significantly depressed.

“I was around for BSE,” said Graham, referring to the events of 2003, which caused nearly 40 countries to close their borders to Canadian beef and cattle.

“The market went south and there was no protection.”

This is Graham’s second year with WLPIP coverage.

He first heard of WLPIP through the Victoria Norfolk Grazing Association, when MASC’s Livestock Price Insurance Coordinator, Jason Dobbin, came to speak about the program.

“My first thought was that the program was flexible and unobtrusive,” said Graham. “Nobody’s coming out to count your cows and the program lets you do what you want with your own stock.”

Once he was enrolled, Graham was quick to familiarize himself with how the program works. WLPIP contract holders have access to the program’s coverage and settlement tables, and can choose to receive this

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tation and agriculture sectors, by assessing local climate-change risks, developing solutions through new community partnerships and innovation in the energy and other sectors.

It’s not the first time the Selinger government has introduced climate targets.

A law was passed in 2008 with the plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to about 17,500 megatonnes by 2012. That target was never met.

“There is a lot of apprehension,” Mazier said. “But this is the moment when everybody realizes they’ve got to look in the mirror, and say ‘OK, how much non-renewable energy do I use?’… It’s so ingrained in our lives, so this is really a very, very big question. This is why it’s a very profound thing we’re going to be doing.”

Carman-area MP Blaine Pedersen, the opposition Tories’ agriculture critic, agreed climate change must be addressed, but cautioned the province, by acting independently of other jurisdictions, had “better not be putting (Manitoba’s) ag industry at a disadvantage to other provinces.”

Pedersen wondered if the province will have the staff resources to support investments in an expanded Environmental Farm Plan and a new Climate Friendly Agricultural Practices Program, among others.

The agriculture, food and rural development department now has a 25 per cent staff vacancy rate overall, he said.

The climate change plan’s call for expanded soybean, pulse and perennial crop acres also ignores the market’s role in allocating acres, he said. Area devoted to those crops “is only going to grow because there’s a market for it.”

Farmers and climate change policy staff The Manitoba government’s climate change plan has laid out some new priorities for agriculture in the province including a promise to partner with Keystone Agricultural Producers and the National Farmers Union.

The goals include: • Building resiliency by expanding the focus of Environmental Farm Plan-related programming from assessment of agri-environmental risks towards building resiliency against adverse weather effects on farms.

• Sustaining growth through a new Climate Friendly Agricultural Practices Program to provide incentives for beneficial management practices, support advanced and applied research, and enable technology transfer.

• Improving soil stewardship.

• Promoting perennial crops through research partnerships with the University of Manitoba and the Manitoba Forage and Grassland Association.

• Promoting soybeans and pulse crops to reduce consumption of synthetic nitrogen fertilizer and the resulting nitrous oxide emissions.

• Support research.

• Nurturing organic farming: Comparisons of organic and conventional grain cropping consistently show lower energy use and GHG emissions for organic grain production.

• Enhancing rural infrastructure such as expansion of high-speed Internet and cell service to allow rural Manitobans to do business at or closer to home.

• Expanding bioproducts that displace consumption of fossil fuels.

• Increasing support to local food production with particular emphasis on indigenous communities and on encouraging smallscale farming.

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In Graham’s first year with WLPIP, the market remained high throughout his contract, and Graham was never in a claim position.

“I’m glad I didn’t have to use it, but it was nice to know I had the coverage if I needed it.”

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Having a WLPIP policy that doesn’t pay out may seem unnecessary, but Graham sees WLPIP as ‘disaster insurance’ – a strategy that minimizes his risk if the market reaches low levels, like the levels experienced during the BSE crisis.

Graham doesn’t purchase the highest level of coverage.

Instead, he purchases a policy with a coverage level that sufficiently covers his risk and reduces his loss if the market declines. Graham believes the highest coverage level isn’t always the best for smaller farms or certain market conditions.

“It may seem like guys left money on the table, but they got it back in the market,” said Graham. “WLPIP claims are only applicable when markets are soft.

Otherwise, a producer is able to sell livestock at higher prices.”

Two years into the program, Graham can also attest to some of WLPIP’s lesser known, but beneficial features.

“I can use it as a market indicator in spring,” he said, explaining how WLPIP uses CanFax data to formulate its future coverage and settlement tables for fed cattle.

“I know one guy who pays for just that, and I get it at no extra charge, being a WLPIP contract holder.”

Now, as his policy settlement window approaches, Graham is actively monitoring his WLPIP policy and settlement prices closely by email. Producers with WLPIP cattle policies can make a claim anytime during the last four weeks of the contract. If the settlement price falls below his contract’s ‘floor price’ in this period, Graham can initiate a claim within the four-week claim window.

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“A lot can happen over the summer, and in May, I saw that I could spend just $11 per head for a premium and that would guarantee $1,596 per head, and that sold me,” said Graham. “A lot of guys think it will be a big payout every couple of years, so they insure at the [highest coverage level], when you really should use a strategy that fits your farm.”

Graham also realizes that not receiving a claim is not the same as lost money.

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The Manitoba Co-operator | December 10, 2015

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Not a bad deal

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he chart in last week’s Winnipeg Free Press article on the Manitoba government’s new policy to reduce greenhouse gas neatly illustrated some of the interesting but complex implications for agriculture.

It listed Manitoba’s top GHG-producing facilities, and No. 1 by a wide margin is the Koch nitrogen fertilizer plant at Brandon.

The No. 2 emitter is Winnipeg’s Brady Road John Morriss landfill and No. 3 is the Husky ethanol plant Associate Publisher at Minnedosa, which is interesting given that one of the ostensible reasons for using ethanol from crops is to reduce greenhouse gas.

These are individual facilities, not overall economic sectors, but it’s interesting that two of the top three are related to crop production. Cattle producers should take note — their animals are accused of GHG pollution because of their frontward and rearward emissions. But what’s the solution to that — turning marginal pasture into cropland fertilized by nitrogen made from natural gas and producing crops to be made into ethanol?

Obviously not. This is just one example of why it will be important for farmers, their organizations and agricultural researchers to become fully engaged in the process to meet the province’s GHGreduction targets.

The policy document released last week lists 11 initiatives to reduce GHG emissions from agriculture, including a $5-million climate action fund, a climate-friendly agricultural practices program, and promoting soil stewardship, perennial crops, soybeans, pulses and organic farming. It mentions the intention to partner with Keystone Agricultural Producers, the National Farmers Union and the Manitoba Forage and Grassland Association on some of these programs.

Perhaps the MFGA will represent cattle interests, but whether by omission or commission, Manitoba Beef Producers is not on that list. That might be because MBP has never been particularly friendly to the current government, and perhaps the NDP won’t be around for much longer. However, the need for Manitoba to participate in a national GHG-reduction program is not going to change with the government, and it’s important for all farm organizations to be seen to be on board with this process because the public eye will be firmly on agriculture to be doing its part. With 31 per cent of Manitoba’s GHG emissions in 2013, it ranks second only to transportation (39 per cent, which includes transportation of farm products). But while some like to quote higher numbers which include processing and manufacturing, primary agriculture makes up only three per cent of Manitoba’s GDP. The GHG-reduction policy is offering government help toward more crop diversification, better soil management and reduced input costs. Even if you’re a climate-change skeptic, that’s not a bad deal.

The value of a GFO We didn’t have a big fuss in Manitoba, so we didn’t notice that the system worked.

It didn’t work in Alberta recently when the government introduced legislation to include farms in workplace safety regulations. The rookie NDP government in Alberta now acknowledges “miscommunication” and that it didn’t explain the new provisions as well as it should have. But that didn’t happen until after a storm of farmer protests, including two in front of the provincial legislature. In one photo, there is a farmer holding a “Save the Family Farm” poster behind a child of about 10 holding a poster saying “Save My Future.”

Given that six children have died on Alberta farms this year, this implied message that “safety rules shouldn’t apply to us” is not the best way to obtain public support.

There was no such fuss in Manitoba when similar legislation was introduced, largely due to a good working relationship between the province and our general farm organization, Keystone Agricultural Producers. That allowed discussion of the regulations before they were rolled out.

Unifarm, Alberta’s general farm organization, blew apart over the wheat board debate in the 1980s, and commodity organizations have dominated policy since. Wildrose Agricultural Producers, now the Alberta Federation of Agriculture, emerged as a replacement GFO, but not as successfully as KAP. Past KAP president Doug Chorney, who now sits on the Canadian Agricultural Human Resource Council, has been a voice of reason in the Alberta discussion. In an interview with this week’s Alberta Farmer Express, he explains that in Manitoba the system has worked quite well, without onerous inspection or regulation.

That provides a reminder to Alberta farmers — and to ours — that it’s easy for farm organizations to get into big-picture debates such as over the CWB. But when it comes down to the day-to-day business of running a farm, it’s nice to have a general farm organization doing the grunt work on the really important stuff — like farm safety. john.morriss@fbcpublishing.com

Parliamentary secretaries put to work

By Alex Binkley Manitoba Co-operator contributor

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dds are most farmers won’t remember, if they ever knew, who was former agriculture minister Gerry Ritz’s parliamentary secretary.

Like most governments, the Harper government appointed the required parliamentary secretaries from the ranks of its MP, and then made very little use of them except for reading answers in question period and giving predictable stump speeches.

Over the years, many talented men and women have been PSs as they are usually called.

Whether they actually did much in the post mainly depended on whether the minister they reported to made much use of them.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has served notice that he wants to change that lamentable waste of talent.

He has announced the 35 PSs for his cabinet.

There are a few well-known figures among them, including former Toronto police chief Bill Blair.

If Trudeau’s plan works out they should all be well known, at least with the groups in their portfolio.

Quebec farmer Jean-Claude Poissant will be the PS for Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay, which means the two men have big jobs ahead getting to know agriculture and food issues in the western half of the country.

Other PSs the agri-food industry will need to pay attention to include David Lametti, parliamentary secretary to the Minister of International Trade Kate Young of London West in Transport and Jonathan Wilkinson of Vancouver in Environment and Climate Change.

Trudeau described parliamentary secretaries

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as “key resources in a minister’s portfolio.” They are to be a fundamental link between ministers and Parliament and “maintain contacts with senators and other members of the House of Commons in order to promote effective parliamentary decision-making and to assist in the advancement or handling of the legislative agenda. They play a liaison role within the caucus, the House of Commons and its committees.”

It is a fancy-sounding job description, but it suggests they should be included in any campaign to bring rural and agri-food concerns to the government.

They are expected to work closely with the Commons standing committees and “a minister may delegate to a parliamentary secretary specific duties for policy development initiatives,” Trudeau said.

Poissant operated his family’s dairy and grain farm, now operated by his son. He was an active member of the Quebec dairy farmers’ federation as well as a 20-year local director of the main Quebec farm group, the Union des producteurs agricoles (UPA).

Lametti is a former law professor at McGill University and expert in Intellectual Property Policy.

Young was the first female news anchor on CFPL-TV, in London and has a long history of community involvement.

Wilkinson brings a long involvement in green technology companies to Parliament and has worked as a constitutional negotiator and a federal-provincial relations specialist.

As for the former parliamentary secretary, it was Pierre Lemieux, who like most of his contemporaries in the Harper government, was kept under tight wraps. The last time parliamentary secretaries had much of a role was under former prime minister Brian Mulroney.

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his ad from our Dec. 14, 1989 issue reminds of how mobile communication worked before cellphones.

Don Mazankowski, the agriculture minister on the new Joe Clark government, had organized a major “Growing together” conference which attracted 2,000 delegates to Ottawa. It got off to a bad start — the same day Agriculture Canada forecast a 101 per cent free fall in Saskatchewan farm income, and 87 per cent in Manitoba.

The “pay the producer” versus the “pay the railway” Crow debate was ongoing, and another consultant’s report had been issued on the implications of giving the $720 million directly to producers. In 1995 the Chretien government resolved the debate but cutting the program altogether.

Manitoba livestock producers were to receive a $20-million payment under a feed security program.

In the “times have really changed” department, the U.S. government raised the Soviet Union’s grain import limit from 16 million to 20 million tonnes.

Speaking to the annual meeting of Saskatchewan Wheat Pool, Morton Sosland, publisher of the U.S. magazine Milling and Baking News, said the three Prairie Pools had made a mistake by not amalgamating.

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The Manitoba Co-operator | December 10, 2015

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Developing a sustainable model for intensive agriculture U.K. scientists warn on soil loss and call for biotech ‘to wean crops off the artificial world we have created for them’ University of Sheffield release

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peaking at the 21st Conference of the Parties in Paris on Dec. 2, experts from the University of Sheffield’s Grantham Centre for Sustainable Futures revealed that nearly 33 per cent of the world’s arable land has been lost to erosion or pollution in the last 40 years and vital action must now be taken to prevent the devastating knock-on effects.

In a new report, the Sheffield scientists urge that a sustainable model for intensive agriculture is crucial to cope with the increase in global food production needed to feed the world’s growing population.

Meeting this demand will become increasingly difficult as we feel the intensifying effects of climate change.

At the moment, intensive agriculture is unsustainable — under the intensive farming system current crop yields are maintained through the heavy use of fertilizers, which require high energy inputs to supply inorganic nitrogen via the indus-

trial Haber-Bosch process. This consumes five per cent of the world’s natural gas production and two per cent of the world’s annual energy supply.

However, scientists have discovered that the key to creating a future sustainable model for intensive agriculture could lie in the past and even be supplemented by human excrement as an organic fertilizer.

Duncan Cameron, professor of plant and soil biology at the University of Sheffield, said: “Soil is lost rapidly but replaced over millennia and this represents one of the greatest global threats for agriculture.

“Erosion rates from plowed fields average 10-100 times greater than rates of soil formation and nearly 33 per cent of the world’s arable land has been lost to erosion or pollution in the last 40 years.

“This is catastrophic when you think that it takes about 500 years to form 2.5 cm of topsoil under normal agricultural conditions. A sustainable model for intensive agriculture could combine the lessons of

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Inadequate response to trespassers Once again, Agriculture Minister Ron Kostyshyn and this NDP government have shown their disdain for the agricultural industry across Manitoba.

When asked in the legislature this past week about the NDP-controlled Manitoba Hydro trespassing on landowners’ private farmland to gain access to the west-side waste line named Bipole III, the minister replied, “They need to be notified of trespassing and which we believe is still happening, and will continue to happen.”

When further asked about the lack of biosecurity used by the NDP-controlled Manitoba Hydro, the minister replied, “Biosecurity is the new swear word of agriculture.”

The minister of agriculture and this NDP government continue to show their contempt for the agricultural sector in Manitoba. They have put the canola industry at risk by allowing the spread of clubroot and have jeopardized the hog industry by allowing the spread of the PED virus, and they consistently show disrespect to our hard-working Manitoba farm families.

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history with the benefits of modern biotechnology.”

Co l i n Os b o r n e, p ro f e s s o r o f plant biology at the University of Sheffield and associate director of the Grantham Centre for Sustainable Futures, added: “Historically, good soil management was supplemented by the collection and application of ‘night soil,’ which is human excrement — a practice that continued into the 20th century.

“In a historical example of the circular economy, this closed the nutrient loop, recycling organic nitrogen and phosphorus back into soil.

“A sustainable soil-centric re-engineering of the agricultural system would reduce the need for fertilizer inputs and pesticide application, and require less irrigation, thus contributing towards safeguarding finite natural resources.”

Professor Cameron and his team believe that a sustainable model for intensive agriculture is founded on three principles: • Managing soil by direct manure application, rotating annual and

cover crops, and practising no-till agriculture (not cultivating and preparing the land). These practices connected to ‘conservation agriculture’ restore soil organic matter, structure, water-holding capacity and nutrients, averting soil loss while benefiting crops.

• Using biotechnology to wean crops off the artificial world we have created for them, enabling plants to initiate and sustain symbioses (close interactions) with soil microbes.

These symbioses allow crops to exploit microbial biology to tap into soil organic nutrient reserves, and prime plants to better defend themselves against pests and diseases.

• Recycling nutrients from sewage is a modern example of the circular economy. Inorganic fertilizers could be manufactured from human sewage in biorefineries operating at industrial or local scales. A number of technical challenges impede the immediate adoption of this idea, but these can readily be addressed through research.

Never heard of CRISPR? You will It is now possible to program a plant to alter its own genetic material

By Alan Guebert

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ew sectors of the global economy are more hooked on gene modification technology than agriculture. One in five farmable acres around the world grows GM crops.

Adoption of GM seeds might be quicker if not for two factors: GM seeds are more expensive than their conventional counterparts and many consumers view food made with GM-based material as less than “natural” or, worse, unsafe.

Indeed, when introduced in the mid-1990s, critics quickly labelled food made from GM crops “Frankenfood” because seeds used in its production were “created” in the laboratory, not in nature.

But what if the process could be done without adding foreign DNA, as in the past, but by ordering the plant to alter its own genetic material to make the changes sought by farmers and consumers?

For example, would you eat a genetically modified tomato that never rots because the few genes that trigger its overripening were “snipped out” through a simple, natural genetic process to keep it fresher longer?

Also, would the world use flour made from wheat that is fully resistant to powdery mildew if science deployed a natural-occurring “cellular scalpel” into the wheat’s genetic material to delete the genes responsible for this devastating disease?

We m a y k n ow t h e s i m p l e answers to these complex questions very soon because both plants have been perfected in laboratories using a new genetic tool called CRISPR. C R I S P R , a n a c ro n y m t h a t stands for “clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats,” is the biggest genetic engineering technology you’ve never heard of. Scientists are calling it a “mind-boggling” gene tool “that knocks it out of the park.”

What makes CRISPR so mind boggling is that nature, not science, is at the heart of this geneediting tool. It was stumbled upon four years ago when geneticist Emmanuelle Charpentier was studying flesh-eating bacteria and discovered one gene in one bacteria that “seemed to help flesh-eating bacteria fight off invasive viruses,” writes Jennifer Kahn, a humanities professor at Princeton University, in the Nov. 9 New York Times.

That unique gene, known as CRISPR, “as well as the protein that enabled it, called Cas9,” held the key. CRISPR seemed to “keep records of past diseases in order to repel them when they reappear,” just like our immune system.

Moreover, the gene could use its Cas9 protein “to precisely snip out a piece of DNA at any point within the genome and then neatly stitch the ends back together,” continues Kahn.

That discovery was “transformative” because it soon led

researchers to pair “CRISPR’s programmable” genetic material to “target and excise any gene they wanted — or even edit out a single base pair within a gene. When researchers want to add a gene, they can use CRISPR to stitch it in between the two cut ends.”

In s h o r t , e x p l a i n s w r i t e r Michael Specter in the Nov. 16 issue of the New Yorker, CRISPR is “the genetic equivalent of a global positioning system” for scientists to “change, delete, and replace genes in any animal, including us.”

Kahn said spectacular ability to go to the right spot on the gene to delete or add specific genetic material means that CRISPR is already being used “to make crops more pest and drought resistant” and to “generate primate models for illnesses like autism and schizophrenia.”

Imagine, science finally having a natural, simple tool to “correct the genetic errors responsible for sickle cell anemia, muscular dystrophy, and the fundamental defect associated with cystic fibrosis,” writes Specter.

Wow, right?

But, he adds later quoting Marcy Darnovsky from the Center for Genetics and Society, CRISPR’s ease of use also suggests “The social dangers of c re a t i n g g e n e t i c a l l y m o d i fied human beings cannot be overstated.”

The Farm and Food File is published weekly through the U.S. and Canada. www.farmandfoodfile.com.

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FROM PAGE ONE HOGS Continued from page 1

Vis displayed three pieces of equipment at the trade show, noting that most hog producers are interested in automated equipment that will either reduce labour or lower costs.

“We have an electronic farrowing feeder, which is fairly new technology. We have about 40,000 sows on this system in Quebec right now,” said Vis. “This piece eliminates a lot of labour for producers. Most guys work in these barns about 10 hours a day but this can be on duty 24 hours. We have also heard back about producers achieving 15 per cent heavier weaning weights.”

Vis also demonstrated the Maximus Sorter, which offers a number of automated features to ease the process of sorting and weighing.

“We probably have about 200 of these scales being used in Manitoba right now, primarily within the Hutterite colonies.”

Envirotech also showcased its chimney-style ventilation unit, which presents the ability to provide consistent, even heat distribution.

“We actually measure the air going out of the chimney so we know exactly how many cubic feet of air is going through the barn. With the wall fans you always have the wind blowing against or going with the fan,” said Vis. “With the chimney you always have a positive effect. It doesn’t matter which way the wind is blowing.”

Vis said his company has installed around 5,000 ventilation units and notes that producers are usually pretty satisfied once they see the impact on heating costs. “ We a re s e e i n g s a v i n g s of about 35 to 40 per cent on heating costs because we are measuring the air. We are really focused on energy efficiency and better control,” said Vis.

Emphasis on monitoring Steve Doerksen, service technician with Penner Farm Services said most of the Hog Day’s attendees he spoke with were interested in the company’s

William Vis from Envirotech Ag Systems Ltd., said there are approximately 200 Maximus Sorters being used in Manitoba right now.

Hog Days held its annual pork quality contest where producer-submitted carcasses are graded on weight, fat content, texture, marbling and colour. Photos: Jennifer Paige

“Hog producers have had a rough few years and although there hasn’t been a real increase in the industry lately, producers seem to be getting back on their feet and I believe we will see more expansions in Manitoba over the next few years.”

Ron Bazylo business development specialist for swine with Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Development and Hog Days co-ordinator

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The Maximus control system is fully customizable and offers the ability to monitor barn ventilation, heating, water management, bin weighing, growth curves, power consumption, lights and feeding.

Doerksen said the system is also one of the first of its kind to

offer monitoring that can benefit biosecurity efforts.

“This system allows owneroperators to regulate activity in farm buildings. There is a scanner program where everyone coming in and out of the building is required to scan in, ensuring limited or monitored access,” said Doerksen.

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“Maximus can send you reports every morning. A lot of guys find this pretty helpful in being able to make decisions and changes in order to maximize results.”

Quality is key The event also included a pork quality contest where Manitoba producers were able to enter two carcasses for judging.

“We had room for six more entries in our quality contest but we had a pretty good turnout and entries came from across the province as well,” said Bazylo.

Carcasses were judged on carcass weight, fat content, texture, marbling, colour and traits that consumers would prefer.

“Rolling Acres Colony from the Eden area took both first and second place with its two entries and Deerboine Colony took third place,” said Bazylo.

Hog Days donated the winning carcasses to Brandon’s w o m e n’s s h e l t e r a n d t h e Samaritan House.

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COOL Continued from page 1

One more step That means Canada and Mexico, which were authorized to impose tariffs on U.S. goods worth about C$228 million, now must submit to the WTO for final approval a list of items they plan to target.

Canada had sought $3 billion a year in damages. The office of the United States Trade Representative had claimed that COOL only cost Canadian producers about US$43.2 (C$58.36) million a year. The arbitration panel accepted one of its arguments, ruling that compensation was only owed for losses caused by lower prices on exports to the United States and not lower prices in the domestic markets caused by a buildup of meat and livestock.

There is no appeal to the WTO’s final decision.

Chrystia Freeland, Canada’s newly appointed Liberal minister of international trade, and Lawrence MacAulay, minister of agriculture and agri-food welcomed the decision.

“If the U.S. Senate does not take immediate action to repeal COOL for beef and pork, Canada will quickly take steps to retaliate,” they said in a statement.

“Canada continues to work with our partners in the United States, and in the U.S. Senate, to urge the full repeal of the discriminatory COOL policy for beef and pork.”

Canadian livestock groups were jubilant, saying the panel has vindicated what they have argued all along — that the labelling laws have had a staggering effect on cattle and hog producers.

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ingredients they need for their products wouldn’t be hit with tariffs, says Chris Kyte, president of the Food Manufacturers of Canada. He was responding to charges by the Food and Consumer Products

Council that retaliatory tariffs could lead to the closure of food-processing plants across the country.

Items on Canada’s proposed retaliation list “will impact on manufacturers across the

country,” FCPC said. For consumers it could mean another $40 to $75 a month to the cost of their groceries.

Impact on consumers The duty would have the biggest

impact on foreign multinationals that mainly import finished product into Canada rather than make products domestically, Kyte said.

He hopes that the WTO tariff will be hefty enough to finally prod the U.S. Congress into eliminating COOL as Canada has been urging for the last six years.

“It should motivate business groups to join to the campaign to end COOL. We need some movement in the right direction.”

The U.S. House of Representatives in June passed a bill to repeal COOL, but the Senate has not yet voted on it.

“We are disappointed with this decision and its potential impact on trade among vital North American partners,” said Tim Reif, general counsel for the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative. “We will continue to consult with members of Congress as they consider options to replace the current COOL law and additional next steps.” with files from Reuters

Impatient COOL legislation was first passed in the U.S. in 2002 and the program was implemented in 2008.

“Our patience is exhausted.

There is no further negotiation to be done and no compromise is acceptable. Canadian livestock producers and meat processors expect the U.S. to do nothing less than repeal COOL or face the immediate imposition of retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods to the same extent as the damage we have endured,” a statement from the Canadian Meat Council says.

At every step of the WTO investigation of Canada’s and Mexico’s complaint about COOL, “the WTO has repeatedly found that the U.S. is in breach of its WTO obligations,” the groups said in a statement.

“The only revision the U.S. has made, in 2013, increased the negative impact on Canadian farmers and meat processors.”

In 2013, the former government released a long list of food and consumer products that could be hit with retaliatory tariffs. Former agriculture minister Gerry Ritz said Canada would aim its tariffs at goods from states whose politicians frustrated attempts to repeal COOL. The Canadian duty list will include beef, pork, apples, rice, corn, maple syrup, wine, jewelry, wooden furniture and mattresses.

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The Manitoba Co-operator | December 10, 2015

After 20 years, grain transportation still dominates debate at Fields on Wheels

The more things change the more they stay the same, but the grain system has made huge gains, says Mark Hemmes

BY ALLAN DAWSON

“The MRE (maximum revenue entitlement) is a public policy tool that is working.”

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anada’s grain sector has seen momentous changes since the first Fields on Wheels conference 20 years ago. But debating grain transportation policy still tops the agenda.

As the annual event’s 20th anniversary was celebrated Dec. 2, speakers offered wildly contrasting views of how the grain transportation is performing and what it needs for the future.

Some argued more deregulation is necessary, while others focused on the improvements that have been achieved.

“Canada probably has the best grainhandling and transportation system in the world,” said Mark Hemmes, Canada’s grain monitor and president of Quorum Corporation, but added it must keep improving.

“What has happened in the grainhandling and transportation system in Western Canada in the last 20 years is truly remarkable.”

Regulatory formula But according to economist Graham Parsons, a Regina-based consultant operating a company called Organization for Western Economic Co-operation (OWEC), regulations such as the maximum revenue entitlement (MRE) discourage railways from investing to improve grain shipping, which ultimately hurts farm incomes.

“The policy focus on the railway revenue cap (MRE) has slowed the introduction of the very market incentives needed to allocate resources to create investment to adjust daily variations in demand,” Parsons said.

Introduced in 2000, the MRE was sug-

Murdoch MacKay

and the lower the car cycle it means the capacity of the rail fleet is all that much better,” Hemmes said.

Improved track record Economist Graham Parsons claims the maximum revenue entitlement is stifling railway investments to improve grain transportation and as a result reducing farmers’ income.

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gested by CP Rail as an alternative to open running rights — a means of creating railway competition.

The MRE gives the railways the flexibility to set variable rates to encourage efficiency, while capping the total amount the railways can earn in order to protect farmers from gouging.

The CTA sets the MRE annually based on a formula that guarantees the railways a 21 per cent return on their volume-related variable costs — considered a reasonable profit. The formula is adjusted annually for inflation and takes grain volume and hauling distance into account.

Parsons’ conclusions are based on a study he and University of Manitoba Professor Barry Prentice prepared for the Railway Association of Canada. They recommend ending the MRE so market forces can work.

Barry Prentice never expected to see so much change to Western Canada’s grain sector Now he wonders if we’re prepared for climate change

By Allan Dawson Co-operator staff

A lot has changed since the first Fields on Wheels conference was held in 1995, Barry Prentice, professor in the department of supply chain management at the University of Manitoba’s I.H. Asper School of Business said as he opened the 20th annual Fields on Wheels meeting in Winnipeg Dec. 2.

CN Rail was still a Crown corporation. The Western Grain Transportation Act (WGTA) had just ended. The Canadian Wheat Board still had its single desk, grain handling was dominated by four farmer-owned co-operatives and there were several thousand, small, wooden elevators scattered across the Prairies.

Grain company employees could still eyeball the different classes of wheat because regulations required their kernels to be visually distinguishable, and wheat was still the king crop in Western Canada.

The Pools and the wheat board are gone. CN is publicly traded and one of the biggest railways in North America. So is the export subsidies offered to farmers under the Western Grain Transportation Act. Kernel visual distinguishability is gone too. Gross revenues from canola now exceed wheat. And special crop production has jumped. Soybeans, which were barely present in Manitoba, are now the third-largest crop behind wheat and canola.

Prentice never expected so much change, he said in an interview.

“Which gives me pause for what we might see 20 years hence,” he added.

“The commercial industry is loath to think about buffer (grain) stocks and so am I because I think about the costs and mechanics of it,” Prentice said. “But the reality is maybe we should

University of Manitoba Professor Barry Prentice says he never expected all the change that has occurred in Canada’s grain industry the last 20 years. PHOTO: ALLAN DAWSON

Canada probably has the best grain-handling and transportation system in the world, Mark Hemmes, Canada’s grain monitor, told the Fields on Wheels meeting in Winnipeg Dec. 2. Western Canada’s elevators moved a record 43 million tonnes in 2014-15, he said.

Fair share Grain is not paying its fair share of fixed railway costs, so other shippers pay more, according to Parsons.

“Grain is paying its fair share and then some,” countered Harvey Brooks, general manager of the Saskatchewan Wheat Development Commission.

A study by Travacon estimates grain pays a 61 per cent return because rail efficiency has increased since 2000.

“There is a lot of money on the table here,” Brooks added. “Taking away the maximum revenue entitlement without adequate regulation of the market power of the railways would be an incredible income transfer among market participants… so we need to… approach it from information-based assessment.”

Hemmes also contradicted Parsons, saying grain companies and railways are investing billions in country and port elevator and rail improvements. CP and CN Rail invested $1.5 billion and $2.3 billion, respectively last year.

The breakdown in grain shipping in 2013-14 was not representative and system players have worked to improve, he said.

“2014-15 was the single largest year that we’ve seen in volumes coming out of the country elevator network,” he said. “It was 43 (million tonnes) and change.

“It’s a really positive story.”

Most grain companies are expanding port and country capacity. In 2000, Vancouver terminals turned 13 times a year. It’s double that now. Last crop year West Coast ports handled a record 38 million tonnes.

Country elevators are turning 6.5 times a year, up from four. Rail cars cycle every 14 days instead of 20.

“This is really, really good news because again the number of times you turn cars

In 2000 grain was in the system 70 to 90 days. Today it averages 42.

The Grain Logistics Working Group studied the MRE and found non-regulated grain moving to markets in Eastern Canada or the United States pays higher rail freight rates but doesn’t get any better service, chair Murdoch MacKay said.

“The MRE is a public policy tool that is working,” he said.

“It is well established that there is no relationship between the cost of freight and the provision of service in the rail market.”

Grain production and grain-based rail revenue are up in lockstep averaging 2.26 and 2.4 per cent, respectively since 2000.

Prentice disputed charges the railways are monopolies, noting farmers can truck grain to the U.S. or domestic processors.

“It’s not like farmers today are captive to just export markets as they were in the past,” he said. So this whole notion that the railways have such market power and just dictate revenues and capacity at will I think is a handover from previous ideology.”

Steve Dziver, a consultant who also farms, sided with Parsons, saying he quit growing oats because of poor rail service.

After the meeting Keystone Agricultural Producers’ (KAP) president Dan Mazier said he wasn’t convinced by Parsons.

“It’s (MRE) working just fine,” Mazier said. “It does allow for reinvestment. There was a lot in that presentation that was questionable to say the least.”

The MRE and other rail transportation regulations are being studied as part of the Canada Transportation Act review. The transportation minister expects a report Dec. 15.

Most farm groups and grain companies hope it’s the beginning of a process to compel the railways to agree to a certain level of service, backed by penalties when they fail to do so.

Some farm groups, including KAP, also want rail grain-shipping costs reviewed, to determine if the railways are being properly compensated or farmers are paying. allan@fbcpublishing.com

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be investing more in irrigation. We keep hearing droughts are coming on the Prairies. Are we getting ourselves prepared properly?”

During the meeting Chris Ferris, senior grains analyst with Canada Informa Economics Inc., noted China and India store grain to cover drops in production to ensure food security. If grain exporters held stocks it would distort world markets, he said.

Prentice said more changes are needed, including treating western grain the same as other bulk commodities such as potash and coal.

“I think it’s time to end the (grain) exceptionalism,” he said, alluding to unique regulations limiting how much the railways can earn moving grain. allan@fbcpublishing.com

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The Manitoba Co-operator | December 10, 2015

New ‘superbug’ gene found in animals, people in China Surveillance is urged to keep colistin-resistant bacteria in check

BY KATE KELLAND London/Reuters

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new gene that makes bacteria highly resistant to a last-resort class of antibiotics has been found in people and pigs in China — including in samples of bacteria with epidemic potential, researchers said Wednesday.

The discovery was described as “alarming” by scientists, who called for urgent restrictions on the use of polymyxins, a class of antibiotics that includes the drug colistin and is widely used in livestock farming.

“All use of polymyxins must be minimized as soon as possible and all unnecessary use stopped,” said Laura Piddock, a professor of microbiology at Britain’s Birmingham University who was asked to comment on the finding.

Re s e a rc h e r s led by Hua Liu from the South China

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Agricultural University who published their work in the Lancet Infectious Diseases journal found the gene, called mcr1, on plasmids — mobile DNA that can be easily copied and transferred between different bacteria.

This suggests “an alarming potential” for it to spread and diversify between bacterial populations, they said.

The team already has evidence of the gene being transferred between common bacteria such as E. coli, which causes urinary tract and many other types of infection, and Klesbsiella pneumoniae, which causes pneumonia and other infections.

This suggests “the progression from extensive drug resistance to pandrug resistance is inevitable,” they said. “(And) although currently confined to China, mcr-1 is likely to emulate other resista n c e g e n e s … a n d s p re a d worldwide.”

“All use of polymyxins must be minimized as soon as possible and all unnecessary use stopped.” laura piddock Birmingham University

The discovery of the spreading mcr-1 resistance gene echoes news from 2010 of another so-called “superbug” gene, NDM-1, which emerged in India and rapidly spread around the world.

Piddock and others said global surveillance for mcr-1 resistance is now essential to try to prevent the spread of polymyxin-resistant bacteria.

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Prime AAA AA A B D E

(Friday to Thursday) ($/100 kg)

Previous Year 1,236 25,405 13,622 680 981 12,764 229

Source: Manitoba Agriculture

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

MB (Index 100) (Fri-Thurs.)

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

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

Current Week 149 E 138 E 134.84 136.95

Futures (December 7, 2015) in U.S. Hogs December 2015 February 2016 April 2016 May 2016 June 2016

Last Week 146.90 136.60 133.69 136.10

Close 58.35 58.83 63.15 70.50 74.20

Last Year (Index 100) 191.99 178.33 182.37 185.69

Change -0.38 1.15 1.40 1.68 1.60

Other Market Prices

“… that’s definitely been the theme: a lot more volatility than what we had last year.”

P

melinda german

rices for feeder cattle at Manitoba auction marts remained under slight pressure during the week ended Dec. 4. Volumes were roughly the same as the previous week’s, though, as producers tried to coax out whatever pasture they had left on land that lacked snowfall in November.

In general, feeder cattle were a couple of dollars below the levels they saw last week.

Top bids approached $370 per hundredweight for steers weighing 300-400 lbs. at one mart.

Butcher cows were $1-$2 higher, while bulls traded $2-$3 higher, according to another outlet. In some cases, good bulls were going for $122-$125.

Looking back a year ago, prices were substantially higher. The start of the 2014-15 bull run was well underway, as evidenced by the offers at that time. Prices for feeder steers (400500 lbs.) were roughly $40-$50/cwt higher at many of the province’s major stockyards. Bids for feeder heifers (500-600 lbs.) were at least $30 more across the board.

“Going into this year’s fall run, that’s definitely been the theme: a lot more volatility than what we had last year,” said Melinda German, general manager of Manitoba Beef Producers.

With that volatility comes caution, and German said many producers are watching market conditions carefully. They also don’t want to take their animals to market if they can produce some more feed out of their own land.

“The weather has been nice, there’s been leftover forages and residual feed that cattle have been able to access on pasture, and a lot more

Meat labelling news weighs on CME live cattle, hog futures Chicago / Reuters

Winnipeg Wooled Fats

88.00 - 95.00 145.00 - 155.00 150.00 - 173.00 175.00 - 190.00 195.00 - 210.00 —

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 December 6, 2015 Broiler Turkeys (6.2 kg or under, live weight truck load average) Grade A ................................................$1.945 Undergrade ........................................$1.855 Hen Turkeys (between 6.2 and 8.5 kg liveweight truck load average) Grade A ................................................$1.930 Undergrade ........................................$1.830 Light Tom/Heavy Hen Turkeys (between 8.5 and 10.8 kg liveweight truck load average) Grade A ................................................$1.930 Undergrade ........................................$1.830 Tom Turkeys (10.8 and 13.3 kg, live weight truck load average) Grade A...................................................$1.910 Undergrade..........................................$1.825 Prices are quoted f.o.b. producers premise.

Toronto 106.73 - 132.09 159.01 - 186.54 177.87 - 195.18 188.02 - 227.64 211.66 - 304.80 —

SunGold Specialty Meats —

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

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

Goats Kids Billys Mature

Winnipeg (Hd Fats) — — —

<1,000 lbs.

1,000 lbs.+

people are doing extended grazing as well,” she said.

Although the market is definitely less bullish now than it was during the spring or last winter, German doesn’t think that has prompted ranchers to revamp their planning for 2016.

“We might start to see some people holding back some more cattle in terms of extending their herds a little bit more,” she said. “We were waiting to see that expansion a year or two ago and it was pretty slow, so maybe now what might happen is we might see some heifers stay home.”

U.S. cattle futures ended mostly lower Friday, dropping to their lowest levels in over a month and a half in certain cases. Worries about demand in the new year as well as sluggish exports contributed to the drop.

While the U.S. market seemed to be motoring along a few weeks ago, some analysts say the mindset has changed now that U.S. Thanksgiving is in the books and consumers aren’t buying as many roasts, hams or turkeys.

“We could see cheaper prices at the grocery stores; inventories are still tight as well, so that tends to keep the price a little bit higher as well,” German said.

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

The WTO arbitration panel authorizing Canadian and Mexican duties on U.S. imports in retaliation for country-of-origin labelling was widely celebrated in Canada, but sent North American livestock prices lower.

Chicago Mercantile Exchange live cattle futures fell on Dec. 6, partly led by the World Trade Organization’s (WTO) ruling against the United States in a meat labelling dispute, said traders.

Canada and Mexico may impose tariffs worth $1

billion onto U.S.-traded products, a WTO panel ruled, as the countries prepared to retaliate over the United States’ meat labelling rules.

Spot December closed 2.650 cents lower at 121.625 cents per lb, and February down 2.075 cents to 127.150.

Live cattle contracts were further pressured by tepid wholesale beef demand, last week’s soft cash cattle prices and futures’ recent technicalrelated sell-off.

Last week, market-ready, or cash, cattle in the U.S. Plains sold as much as $3 per cwt lower than the prior week at $124 to $126.

Hog futures uneven Fund selling and worries about a potential meat trade retaliation by Canada

and Mexico pulled CME hogs lower, traders said.

Spot December and February closed 1.575 cents lower at 55.475 cents and 57.525 cents, respectively.

James Burns, president of Chicago-based JBS Trading Co., said WTO’s ruling regarding countryof-origin labelling (COOL) “definitely” caught the attention of traders.

“You’d have to wait and see if the U.S. government repeals COOL, which to my understanding it seems nobody wants anyway,” he added.

Although the morning’s run-up in pork belly prices lifted wholesale values, uncertainty about nearterm pork demand and hog prices amid plentiful supplies deterred futures buyers.

Toronto ($/cwt) 201.01 - 329.09 — 95.30 - 245.81

Horses Winnipeg ($/cwt) — —

Manitoba Beef Producers

briefs

By Theopolis Waters

Sheep and Lambs Choice (110+ lb.)

(95 - 109 lb.)

(80 - 94 lb.)

(Under 80 lb.)

(New crop)

CNSC

DAVE SIMS

Cattle Grades (Canada)

Week Ending Previous November 28, 2015 Year­ 50,580 53,205 11,605 13,422 38,975 39,783 N/A N/A 462,000 492,000

Keeping cattle on pasture still an option for some U.S. cattle futures face pressure on demand concerns

Hog Prices

$/cwt Ewes Lambs

$1 Cdn: $0.7482 U.S. $1 U.S: $1.3365 Cdn.

column

Cattle Prices

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

EXCHANGES: December 7, 2015

Toronto ($/cwt) 30.00 - 38.00 19.92 - 48.16

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

StatsCan’s canola estimate punches above expectations

Average quotes as of December 7, 2015 ($/tonne) Future

Basis

Net

Weekly Change

Red spring wheat

190.61

40.32

230.92

3.92

Red winter wheat

177.66

9.86

187.52

6.21

Prairie spring wheat

177.66

13.04

190.70

9.42

Canola

473.79

-23.70

450.09

8.46

Winnipeg’s canola futures kept rising regardless Phil-Franz Warkentin CNSC

C

onfirmation that Canadian farmers grew the second-largest canola crop ever was not enough to keep the futures from rising during the week ended Dec. 4, as sharp gains in CBOT soyoil and continued weakness in the Canadian dollar helped prop up the futures.

Statistics Canada surprised just about everyone when it released its latest survey estimates for the year, pegging the 2015-16 canola crop at 17.2 million tonnes. That was about three million tonnes above the October estimate, and well above average trade guesses, which were closer to 15.5 million tonnes. The huge crop is the second largest ever and will lead to some adjustments to supply/demand tables.

However, the early sentiment seems to lean toward the idea that the demand will be there to eat into the supplies.

Crush margins climbed by $25 per tonne over the course of the week, hitting $92 by Friday’s close. The domestic crush pace is already running ahead of the year-ago level, and the combination of big supplies and better margins should keep the processors active.

Export interest is also looking solid, with the Canadian Grain Commission reporting canola exports to date of 3.2 million tonnes. That’s up from 2.9 million at the same point the previous year.

Without an increase in exports and the crush, the large production revision would see ending

stocks climb above three million tonnes by July 31, 2016. However, many in the industry are of the opinion that the good demand could still keep the carry-out below two million.

In the U.S., soybean, corn and wheat futures all posted solid gains during the week, with speculative short-covering a feature in all three markets.

While canola was benefiting from a weaker Canadian dollar, the opposite was the case in the U.S., where a stronger U.S. dollar may be cutting into some of the global demand for U.S. commodities.

Soyoil saw some of the biggest gains in the U.S. during the week, as a rally in Malaysian palm oil spilled into the other world vegetable oil markets as well. A combination of rising demand, tight supplies in some exporting countries, and bullish chart signals contributed to the advances in palm oil. El Niño weather patterns are also raising production concerns in a number of palm-growing regions, with both droughts and excess moisture possibilities.

However, while vegetable oil markets were rallying over the week, crude oil has found itself in a steady downtrend. The losses in the petroleum markets should be seen as a bearish influence in the background for the agricultural sector on the whole. In addition to the potential for reduced demand from the renewable fuels sector, the weakness in crude oil is also an indicator of larger economic issues that may weigh on the grain markets.

Phil Franz-Warkentin writes for Commodity News Service Canada, a Winnipeg company specializing in grain and commodity market reporting.

For three-times-daily market reports and more from Commodity News Service Canada, visit the Markets section at www.manitobacooperator.ca.

Port Prices As of Friday, December 4, 2015 ($/tonne) Last Week

Weekly Change

U.S. hard red winter 12% Houston

178.57

2.30

U.S. spring wheat 14% Portland

234.42

-1.47

Canola Thunder Bay

485.30

12.20

Canola Vancouver

505.30

12.20

Closing Futures Prices

As of Monday, December 7, 2015 ($/tonne) Last Week

Weekly Change

ICE canola

475.30

12.20

ICE milling wheat

239.00

2.00

ICE barley

191.00

0.00

Mpls. HRS wheat

188.13

2.02

Chicago SRW wheat

175.91

-0.09

Kansas City HRW wheat

175.09

3.67

Corn

148.42

3.84

Oats

155.46

4.54

Soybeans

329.78

9.00

Soymeal Soyoil

316.71

3.97

680.68

39.47

Cash Prices Winnipeg As of Monday, December 7, 2015 ($/tonne) Last Week

Weekly Change

Feed wheat

200.60

3.31

Feed barley

183.26

6.43

Rye Flaxseed Feed peas

n/a

n/a

455.09

-0.39

n/a

n/a

Oats

201.01

3.24

Soybeans

377.73

8.08

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

17.50

0.05

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

Ask

Ask

Western Canadian spring wheat bids rise with U.S. futures Winter wheat prices were up by $6 to $7, ranging from $184 to $187 per tonne

BY PHIL FRANZ-WARKENTIN Commodity News Service Canada

C

ash spring wheat bids across We s t e r n C a n a d a m o v e d higher during the week ended December 7, as gains in the U.S. futures and continued weakness in the Canadian dollar both provided support.

Average Canada Western Red Spring (CWRS) wheat prices were up by $3 to $6 per tonne during the week, according to price quotes from a cross-section of delivery points across the Prairie provinces. Average prices ranged from about $230 per tonne in Manitoba to as high as $246 in southern Alberta.

Quoted basis levels varied from location to location, but improved

by $1.50 on average to sit at $48 above the futures when using the grain company methodology of quoting the basis as the difference between the U.S. dollar-denominated futures and the Canadian dollar cash bids.

When accounting for the currency exchange rates by adjusting the Canadian prices to U.S. dollars ($1=US$0.7476 as of December 4) CWRS bids ranged from US$172 to US$184 per tonne. That would put the currency adjusted basis levels at about US$6 to US$18 below the futures.

Looking at it the other way around, if the Minneapolis futures are converted to Canadian dollars, CWRS basis levels across Western Canada range from $8 to $24 below the futures.

Av e r a g e C a n a d a P r a i r i e Re d Spring (CPRS) bids were up by $8 to $9 per tonne. Average CPRS prices came in at about $191 per tonne in Manitoba, $199 to $200 per tonne in Saskatchewan, and $208 to $213 per tonne in Alberta.

Soft white spring wheat prices were up by $11 to $12 per tonne, ranging from $214 to $216 per tonne in Alberta.

Winter wheat prices were up by $6 to $7 per tonne on the week. Prices ranged from roughly $184 to $187 per tonne across the Prairies.

Av e r a g e d u r u m p r i c e s w e r e also up, rising by $1 to as much as $7 per tonne. Bids in southern Saskatchewan, where the bulk of the crop is grown, were up by $3 at $291 per tonne.

The March spring wheat contract

in Minneapolis, on which most CWRS contracts in Canada are based, was quoted at US$5.1550 per bushel on December 4, up 9.00 U.S. 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 March Kansas City wheat contract was quoted at US$4.8050 per bushel on December 4, up 14.00 U.S. cents from the week before.

The March Chicago Board of Trade soft wheat contract settled at US$4.8450 on December 4, which was 5.50 U.S. cents stronger compared to the week prior.

The Canadian dollar closed at 74.76 U.S. cents on December 4, which was steady with 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

Government expropriation of dairy ‘assets’ requires compensation A resolution to pass on personal compensation in favour of market development was defeated

BY SHANNON VANRAES

“Certainly there are benefits to reinvesting some of this money, but we also have to bear in mind producers on every farm in the country will be taking an economic hit.”

Co-operator staff

I

t’s been called a handout, a subsidy and even a bailout.

Proposed compensation for supply-managed commodities as Canada signed on to the Trans-Pacific Partnership has garnered much negative publicity, prompting some Manitoba dairy producers to put forward a bold proposal for farmers to reject cash payments.

Instead, they want to see the money — should the new Liberal government adhere to the previous Conservative government’s promise of $4.3 billion in compensation for supply-managed industries — to be invested into growing the Canadian dairy market.

“It’s a bad consumer image for farmers to be cashing government cheques in a supply-managed system,” said Steve Boerchers, who introduced the controversial resolution at Dairy Farmers of Manitoba’s annual general meeting in Winnipeg last week.

“Seeing how we have enough problems otherwise that need to be dealt with in the industry, skim milk powder, overproduction and the diafiltered milk coming in from the United States, perhaps that money could be used in a more productive manner.”

While the resolution was defeated, it still garnered support from roughly two-thirds of voting members.

David Wiens, Dairy Farmers of Manitoba chairman, agreed that developing the market for

David Wiens

David Wiens Photo: Shannon VanRaes

dairy products was important, but also noted that $100 million is already spent on market development in Canada each year. He then added that refusing compensation wouldn’t quiet critics.

“I know we do have our critics out there, but they would be our critics whether or not we accept this compensation,” said Wiens. “They do not favour supply management, they are simply philosophically

opposed to our system, and we certainly wouldn’t get their approval at any rate.”

Dairy Farmers of Canada president, Wally Smith, shared that assessment, describing the market loss as an expropriation.

“This agreement gives access to all dairy products… that’s 3.25 per cent of your expected production for 2016, that’s $246 million,” said Smith.

“Now pile this ‘gift’ to other

countries on top of what was already given in CETA, and it’s a pretty significant hit on our asset base.”

He added that compensation was a part of their own discussions with the federal government early on in the TPP negotiations — negotiations where other participant countries had originally called for a total dismantling of Canada’s supplymanaged system. “ We s a i d w e c a n’t t a k e

another hit, and if you’re going to expropriate our property — because it’s an asset — if you’re going to expropriate more property from dairy farmers in Canada, right across the country, you’re going to pay a price for it,” Smith told producers.

In d i v i d u a l f a r m e r s m a y also need the compensation to adapt their own operations, said Wiens.

“I do want to also ensure that producers are going to have the opportunity to position themselves well, to make improvements on the farm, or simply to position themselves to adapt to those new market realities that would be coming when these trade agreements are ratified,” he said. “Certainly there are benefits to reinvesting some of this money, but we also have to bear in mind producers on every farm in the country will be taking an economic hit.” shannon.vanraes@fbcpublishing.com

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SHEEP & GOAT COLUMN

Exciting Christmas lamb prices

There were 1,000 sheep and goats on offer at the Dec. 2 Winnipeg Livestock Auction sale

BY MARK ELLIOT Co-operator contributor

B

idding on ewes was similar to the previous sale. The average price ranged from $0.70 to $0.95 per pound. The young ewes brought a price range from $1.03 to $1.04 per pound.

There was no price distinction between wool and hair ewes.

The selection of rams was limited to two groups. Two 250pound Suffolk-cross rams brought $225 ($0.90 per pound). Two 200-pound Katahdin-cross rams brought $180 ($0.90 per pound).

The heavyweight lambs developed two price ranges from the buyers. The price ranged from $0.89 to $1 per pound. The other price ranged from $1.59 to $1.68 per pound.

Producers provided quality market lambs. The price ranged from $1.59 to $1.73 per pound.

Feeder lambs continued this higher price bidding and even higher. The price ranged from $1.40 to $1.69 per pound. The other price ranged from $1.70 to $2 per pound.

Lightweight lambs dominated this sale. Buyers were more focused on those lambs for future purposes. The 70-plus-pound lambs ranged from 71 to 77 pounds with prices ranging from $1.90 to $2.10 per pound. A few lambs did not reach these prices.

The 60-plus-pound lambs had a price range from $1.80 to $2.16 per pound. Hair lambs dominated this weight class of lambs.

The 50-plus-pound lambs continued this strong bidding from the buyers. The price range for the 50- to 58-pound lambs was $1.80 to $2.10 per pound. Once again, some lambs failed to reach this range.

Goat prices were slightly lower than the previous sale. The

Alpine-cross does represented the dairy class of goat does. The conditioning of many of the goat does was not as good.

The goat bucks created exciting and good bidding by the buyers, particularly for the meat goat bucks.

GOAT DOES meat

dairy

PYGMY ANGORA

$1.22

115 lbs.

$0.87

130 lbs.

$0.70

75 lbs.

$0.84

80 lbs.

$0.71

105 lbs.

$0.97

113 lbs.

$0.77

123 lbs.

$0.60

83 lbs.

$1.12

85 lbs.

$0.68

85 lbs.

75 lbs.

$149.52 - $159.80 $130.50 - $146.94

$1.70

160 lbs.

$1.56

75 lbs.

$1.18

85 lbs.

meat

$1.80 / $1.84

75 lbs.

dairy KIDS - Under 80

$201.24

DAIRY

$1.60

75 lbs.

$179.67 - $186.45

meat

$2.05

62 lbs.

$130.95 - $145.60

DAIRY

$1.67 / $1.15

60 lbs.

$170 - $178.19

PYGMY

$1.15

60 lbs.

$153 - $162.75

meat

$1.70 / $1.54

50 lbs.

$1.41

55 lbs.

$119.90 - $131.25 $160 - $168.33 $155.70 - $159.31 $137.70 - $147.05 Under 80 71 - 77

105 lbs.

115 lbs.

Lambs (lbs.)

80 - 94

$0.71

$1.74

$115.50 - $118.80

95 - 110

animal weight

$1.67

$122.57 - $127.41

110+

/ lb.

BUCKS meat

Ewes

Good-quality goat kids met with good demand. The heavier goat kids continue a constant price range, similar to past sales.

The smaller goat kids do not maintain these prices as they are viewed as a risk due to weather conditions.

$1.55

58 lbs.

$1.71

59 lbs.

$1.65 / $1.69

40 lbs.

$2.17

43 lbs.

$1.06

45 lbs.

$151.84 / $154.50

$1.46

48 lbs.

$142.25 - $149.65

$1.39

49 lbs.

60 - 69

$119 - $134.55

$0.67

30 lbs.

50 - 58

$100 - $112

$0.71

35 lbs.

$1

25 lbs.

$87.50 - $91.20

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N.Z. dairy prices stabilize after falling for three auctions Any further recovery seen to be slow

By Charlotte Greenfield Wellington / Reuters

G

lobal dairy prices stabilized after falling for three consecutive auctions, providing some relief for struggling farmers, but analysts warned recovery would likely be slow.

The benchmark GlobalDairy Trade (GDT ) price index rose 3.6 per cent to $2,419 (C$2,205) in the Dec. 2 fortnightly auction established by New Zealand dairy exporter Fonterra.

New Zealand’s slowing dairy supply is starting to have an effect, but overall global volumes remain high.

“Whilst we have seen a solid lift in prices at this auction, market fundamentals still remain weak due to the sheer volume of milk that is being produced across the globe,” said NZX Agri Limited dairy analyst Susan Kilsby in a statement.

“Therefore any recovery in prices is likely to occur slowly,” she said.

Fo n t e r r a re p e a t e d i n November that it expects milk production to fall at least five per cent this season.

A total of 28,158 tonnes was sold at the latest auction, falling 6.3 per cent from the previous one.

After rising steadily since 2008 to scale record highs in 2013, global dairy prices have dropped sharply because of slowing economic growth in China and global oversupply of milk products. China is New Zealand’s top export market and the world’s largest importer of whole milk powder.

2016 MFSA Forage Seed Conference and AGM Victoria Inn, Winnipeg

Jan. 10 & 11, 2016 The Manitoba Forage Seed Association (MFSA) Board of Directors gives notice that their 2016 Annual General Meeting will be held at the Victoria Inn Wpg, located at 1808 Wellington Avenue, Winnipeg, Manitoba on January 11, 2016 at 8:00 am for the purpose of:

1) Report on the Activities of the Organization in the Past Year.

2) Presentation of the Audited Annual Report for Approval.

3) Appointment of New Directors 4) Appointment of the Auditor for 2015/16 Notice of Resolution • WHEREAS the objective of the MFSA is the advancement of the Manitoba Forage Seed Industry in all aspects; and, • WHEREAS THE MFSA has been successful at researching solutions to production restraints in the forage seed industry and delivering that information to forage seed producers; and, • WHEREAS the objective of future work would be to undertake practical industry driven projects to address production and development issues facing the forage seed industry; and, • WHEREAS cost of conducting valuable research and other services is increasing while the rate of check-off has not increased since its’ inception in 1996, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the rate of check-off on all forage legume and grass seed crop produced and sold in Manitoba is increased to 1% on all seed sales to a maximum of $750.00 These funds are to be used for programs and projects directed by producers to benefit the Manitoba forage seed industry.

CARRIED unanimously by the MFSA Board of Directors – October 28, 2015

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LIVESTOCK AUCTION RESULTS Weight Category

Ashern

Gladstone

Grunthal

Heartland

Heartland

Brandon

Virden

Killarney

Ste. Rose

Winnipeg

Feeder Steers

2-Dec

1-Dec

1-Dec

1-Dec

2-Dec

2-Dec

3-Dec

4-Dec

No. on offer

2,800

1,414*

525

1,147

2,276*

979*

1,670*

970*

Over 1,000 lbs.

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

165.00-190.00

900-1,000

n/a

n/a

n/a

185.00-205.00

192.00-205.00

n/a

n/a

170.00-197.00

800-900

199.00-217.00

180.00-216.00

195.00-211.00

205.00-223.00

204.00-219.00

n/a

200.00-210.00

190.00-207.00

700-800

210.00-223.00

205.00-227.50

205.00-225.00

215.00-229.00

213.00-230.00

220.00-232.50

210.00-223.00 (225.00)

195.00-219.00

600-700

220.00-250.00

230.00-250.50

220.00-247.00

228.00-250.00

227.00-247.00

230.00-253.00

220.00-253.00 (260.00)

210.00-253.00

500-600

230.00-276.00

250.00-284.00

235.00-280.00

250.00-275.00

248.00-285.00

250.00-284.00

250.00-270.00 (275.00)

230.00-284.00

400-500

250.00-290.00

280.00-311.50

260.00-315.00

275.00-315.00

282.00-328.00

290.00-329.00 (336.00)

275.00-290.00 (307.00)

260.00-300.00

300-400

n/a

300.00-323.00

290.00-360.00

295.00-345.00

n/a

n/a

275.00-300.00

280.00-340.00

n/a

n/a

n/a

175.00-195.00

185.00-197.00

n/a

n/a

160.00-180.00

Feeder heifers 900-1,000 lbs.

800-900

n/a

175.00-194.00

180.00-193.00

185.00-200.00

190.00-202.00

n/a

n/a

175.00-190.00

700-800

190.00-208.00

180.00-210.00

185.00-211.00

185.00-207.00

193.00-203.00

n/a

185.00-200.00 (205.00)

180.00-205.00

600-700

200.00-230.00

200.00-226.00

200.00-222.00

205.00-218.00

198.00-218.00

205.00-220.00

190.00-205.00 (215.00)

190.00-220.00

500-600

210.00-242.00

220.00-254.00

220.00-247.00

220.00-240.00

218.00-250.00

220.00-246.00

215.00-245.00 (255.00)

210.00-250.00

400-500

220.00-269.00

240.00-275.00

235.00-295.00

245.00-260.00

238.00-275.00

240.00-280.00 (300.00)

220.00-270.00 (285.00)

225.00-260.00

300-400

n/a

250.00-284.00

260.00-345.00

265.00-300.00

n/a

270.00-298.00

260.00-295.00 (300.00)

260.00-310.00

No. on offer

120

n/a

181

263

n/a

n/a

n/a

180

D1-D2 Cows

86.00-91.00

n/a

90.00-96.50

88.00-100.00

94.00-104.00

85.00-96.00

90.00-103.00 (105.00)

90.00-101.00

D3-D5 Cows

77.00-85.00

n/a

77.00-85.00

73.00-87.00

92.00-100.00

n/a

85.00-92.00

85.00-92.00

Slaughter Market

Age Verified

92.00-104.00

72.00-106.00

75.00-90.00

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

Good Bulls

110.00-133.00

110.00-125.75

115.00-122.25

120.00-130.00

127.00-136.00

115.00-126.00

120.00-135.00

120.00-125.00

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

Butcher Steers Butcher Heifers

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

Feeder Cows

n/a

n/a

110.00-128.50

n/a

110.00-135.00 (150.00)

n/a

n/a

n/a

Fleshy Export Cows

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

Lean Export Cows

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

100.00-118.00

Heiferettes

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

* includes slaughter market

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The Manitoba Co-operator | December 10, 2015

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It’s key to know the cause of a prolapse Rigorous culling has reduced the incidence of this problem, which is often challenging to address ROY LEWIS DVM Beef 911

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he act of replacing vaginal prolapses is the visible part, but there are many other aspects veterinarians consider when they are working on this condition.

The cause, method of replacement, long-term care, and expected force of straining afterwards must all be considered when they are corrected.

There are times when I must use my complete bag of tricks to help the producer arrive at a favourable outcome.

The classic vaginal prolapses — which occurred before calving where a soccer ball-sized or bigger mass protr uded from the vagina — have been greatly reduced by culling these cows. Once it was known to be highly heritable, producers eliminated these cows from the gene pool and didn’t keep any of their heifer offspring as replacements, so occurrence markedly declined.

Now we see many different causes and these must be differentiated in order to provide service to our clients. It isn’t enough in my mind to simply freeze with an epidural, reduce the prolapse, suture, and leave.

A more in-depth physical exam may identify the cause of the straining (the prolapse is simply the end result of the straining). Kidney and/or bladder infection, low-grade peritonitis, a uterus full of infection, or a large full-term calf or twins are some of the reasons cows start straining. There are many other causes — I have even seen prolapses in overweight, out-of-shape show cows. Once the vagina protrudes through the vaginal lips it can dry out and have manure stick to it.

This in itself is irritating and results in further straining, plus the prolapse gets bigger from edema or a fuller bladder kinked off underneath it.

To me, it’s absolutely critical that the veterinarian treat these medical conditions as they are found as well as the prolapse.

After the prolapse is reduced, in the cases of heavily pregnant cows, it’s important for your veterinarian to give some idea of how pregnant the cow is and when to watch for imminent calving. In some cases, we can induce the cow to calve. If you have a good idea of when to observe calving, there is a good chance of survival, especially if you have to cut the vaginal suture.

Inducing is only advisable if the cow is within 10 days of her calving date. Otherwise, in emergency situations, you and your veterinarian may need to look for other clues that she is close enough such as, the size of the fetus, the udder filled with colostrum, looseness of the vulval lips, and even when she calved last year. You want to maximize the chances of a viable calf whenever you induce. With inducing early there is also the problem of

retained placentas that must be rectified.

There are three main ways we reduce prolapses. There is the standard purse string suture, which acts as a drawstring to pull the vaginal lips together. I only use this technique in cows that are severely straining or non-pregnant cows.

Another technique your vet may use is tying rubber tubing across the suture ends. Large knot balls left at the loose ends of the suture ends are pulled tight and the rubber tubing is knotted over the ends. The advantage of this technique is if you are not present to cut the suture, the cow’s straining forces the calf’s legs out, breaking or separating the tubing.

The vaginal lips fall out of the way and the calf is delivered naturally. If it is a hereditary

condition, the prolapse will usually not reoccur until, of course, next year.

If the suture is to be left in on prolapsed vaginas done after calving, care must be taken to ensure enough room is left in case a bull breeds the cow. The last thing we want is an injured bull from a vaginal suture catching his penis at breeding.

If at all possible, keep the cow separate — don’t breed her and ship her when the calf is weaned. This, of course, is true unless the other causes of prolapsing such as a kidney infection or peritonitis are cured with medication. My rule is most prolapsed vaginas may crop up again. For instance, kidneys are strained close to calving from filtering the calf’s blood as well as the cow’s, so low-grade infections tend to reappear then.

The last technique involves reducing the prolapse. With a good epidural, I use a device which holds the vagina in and pins it in and out through the musculature in the pelvis.

Then a plastic washer is placed over this pin. I only use this if cows are close to calving and not overly straining. Cows will calve totally past this and the whole apparatus can be removed after calving. Some veterinarians will use this on both sides of the pelvis — a double repair, so to speak. The cow should calve normally with little risk of any complications.

It is not uncommon if we palpate the cows close to calving to find either a large calf or twins. This pressure with these calves together with a full rumen can push her vagina out the back end hence the problem.

If they go back in when the cow runs around, I don’t panic as these are better left, hoping she calves and your problem is over. If they stay out, they must be repaired, as the cow cannot have a calf by this large mass. Older cows may have the condition worsen year by year starting with a small bubble which just protrudes a little bit when lying down.

Work with your veterinarian to reduce the incidence of these. But remember the initial cause is what we also need to know. It’s not enough to simply reduce and suture in all cases.

Often an explanation can be found if one looks.

Roy Lewis practised large-animal veterinary medicine for more than 30 years and now works part time as a technical services veterinarian for Merck Animal Health.

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The Manitoba Co-operator | December 10, 2015

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

A little more winter-like weather Issued: Monday, December 7, 2015 · Covering: December 9 – December 16, 2015 Daniel Bezte Weather Vane

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ith little or no snow c ov e r i n g m u c h o f central and southern Manitoba, temperatures were able to climb well above anticipated highs last week. Several temperature records fell as a large blocking pattern brought plenty of sunshine along with mild Pacific air. These mild conditions look like they’ll persist a little longer before more seasonable temperatures move back in.

This forecast period begins with a large but weak area of low pressure crossing the central Prairies. This low will bring a mix of sun and clouds to southern regions, with the heavier clouds and flurries confined to more northern locations. Daytime highs will be well above freezing ahead of this system on Wednesday, before some cooler air builds in on Thursday. Over the weekend, the weather models have been fairly consistent on developing an area of low pressure over the central U.S. on Friday, then tracking that low northeast-

ward into Ontario on Saturday and Sunday. Where they haven’t been consistent is in the track or strength of the low. The latest model run shows the low only brushing extreme southern and eastern regions, bringing the possibility of some light snow.

No matter the exact track of this low, it will draw in colder air behind it as arctic high pressure tries to build southward.

We should expect to see clearing skies and colder temperatures Sunday and Monday, with daytime highs expected to be around -8 C and overnight lows in the -16 C range. While this might seem cold, it is right around average.

Looking further ahead, the weather models show milder weather moving back in by the middle of next week. The general pattern also looks like it will become a little more active, so those hoping for some holiday snow might still be in luck.

Usual temperature range for this period: Highs, -17 to -2 C; lows, -27 to -11 C.

TEMPERATURE ANOMALY DURING THE FIRST PERIOD:

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2015 AT 12Z TO MONDAY, DECemBER 14, 2015 AT 12Z

Temperature forecasts from the National Centers for Environmental Prediction.

Normal temperature derived from CRU monthly climatology for 1901-2000.

This issue’s map shows the temperature anomalies — that is, the temperature departure from average — for the week of Dec. 6-12.

This pattern of well-above-average temperatures has persisted now for over two weeks across Western Canada and is now pushing east.

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.

Snowfall days and snowfall probabilities Only once every 20 to 40 years can we expect to see a foot of snow fall in a single day

BY DANIEL BEZTE Co-operator contributor

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’ve been promising for weeks now to take a look at snowfall probabilities across southern and central Manitoba, but before I dig into that topic I have to mention the record-breaking warm weather we’ve been experiencing. If you remember back to last week’s forecast, I pointed out it was going to be very warm, but I didn’t think we would see any records. I fell into the same trap in which weather models often find themselves — that is, miscalculating temperatures due to no snow cover. Even though sunshine is pretty weak at this time of the year, having no snow on the ground means that any energy from the sun is absorbed and converted into heat rather than being reflected away. Why have we been seeing such warm temperatures? Our little to no snow cover is one reason. The other reason? Well, I think that will have to wait.

Now, as promised, even though we haven’t seen much snow this year, here is what we can or should typically see in regards to different amounts of snowfall during the winter. Disclaimer: If we do suddenly get a bunch of snow — you can’t blame me!

I came upon the idea of looking at snowfall probability way

In Winnipeg, during any given winter, there’s a 90 per cent chance that there will be about 30 days when snow falls.

back in my university days, when I learned how to determine the probability of 25-, 50- and 100year floods. Once I learned how to do this, I started thinking about snowstorms and how often we should expect big storms to hit us. So, I went through all the data for Winnipeg, since the city has a nice long data record and is pretty representative of most of southern and central Manitoba when it comes to large-scale events such as snowstorms. I applied the same probability techniques I learned for stream flooding, since the statistical theory is sound for both, and here is what I came up with.

Snowfall per event First of all, I think I have to point out that when we look at snowfall data, there are different periods in which you can measure snowfall — or precipitation of any kind, for that matter. First of all, you can measure the amount of snow that falls in one day, which would be from midnight to midnight. This one is easy enough,

since this is the way precipitation amounts are recorded. We all know Mother Nature doesn’t have a very accurate clock, so we can’t always count on a snowfall occurring nicely during this one-day period. Another way to measure snowfall is to calculate how much fell in a given 24-hour period. To calculate this, you need access to hourly data which, unfortunately, is not readily available. But we can measure snowfall a third way, which does help us “catch” these 24-hourperiod snowfalls, and that’s to look at what I call a snow event.

A snow event is when we record snowfall amounts on two or more consecutive days.

Let’s begin our look by examining snowfall days. In Winnipeg, during any given winter, there’s a 90 per cent chance that there will be about 30 days when snow falls. About 50 per cent of the time we will see around 45 snowfall days and there is a lessthan-one-in-100 chance of seeing more than 70 snowfall days in any given winter. Keep in mind

that a snowfall day is any day that records snow, no matter how small.

Now, when we look at how much snow we can expect to fall during a snowfall day, we find that 90 per cent of the time, we can expect 0.2 cm of snow or more. About 50 per cent of the time we can expect more than two cm of snow, which means about half the time it snows we see less than two cm of snow! If we look at how often we should expect five cm or more, we would find the probability has fallen to about 10 per cent. This means if we get 30 snowfall days during the winter, only about three of them will give us more than five cm of snow. Looking at higher one-day snowfall amounts, we find that 10 cm or more occurs about once in every 25 snowfall days or once, maybe twice per winter. Getting more than 30 cm of snow in one day is extremely rare. The probability of this occurring is about 0.1 per cent, which means about one in every 1,000 snowfall days, or around once every 20 to 40 years, we could expect to see this much snow in a single day!

Now, as I pointed out earlier, Mother Nature rarely dumps all the snow conveniently during a midnight-to-midnight 24-hour period, so let’s look at snowfall events and see how the numbers shape up.

In any given winter we typically see about 20 snowfall events where we record snowfall on two or more consecutive days. About half the time we could see as many as 28 snowfall events, and once in every 100 winters we could experience as many as 40 snowfall events. Just like with the one-day snowfall amounts, the majority of these snowfall events only record small amounts of snow. About 90 per cent of the time we would expect to see 0.5 cm or more snow fall and about 50 per cent of the time we would expect to see more than two cm. Interestingly, these numbers are just about the same as for the one-day snowfall probabilities. If we look at the probability of receiving more than five cm of snow during a snowfall event, we would see that it happens about 30 per cent of the time. Going up to 10 cm or more, our probability drops to about 10 per cent or around twice per winter. How often should we expect to see big storms with more than 30 cm of snow? Well, according to my probabilities, it would be about one in every 200 snowfall events, or about once every 10 years.

So far this winter we are tracking on the low side of these probabilities, but there is still plenty of winter left, and you never know if we are going to eventually pay for our warm, dry start.

The Manitoba Co-operator | December 10, 2015

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BY ALLAN DAWSON Co-operator staff

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“We’re on the cusp of losing that competitive advantage because of these restrictions that are in place.”

Kim Shukla

According to Wikipedia, an orally administered liquid containing CBD has received orphan drug status in the U.S. for use as a treatment for Dravet syndrome, under the brand name Epidiolex.

Wikipedia also says CBD is found in marijuana. It may be that link that’s behind Health Canada’s reluctance to allow the whole hemp plant to be used, Shukla said.

“I think there was fear at the time,” Shukla said. “I think there were a lot of unknowns. But we’ve gone back to the government time and time again with researchers from across Canada who have said the THC levels do not go up — they do not exist at different levels within the same plant and we are abiding by the regulations and keeping our THC levels below 0.3 per cent.”

Up until 2013, when the federal government launched its Red Tape Commission to cut bureaucracy, Health Canada hadn’t acknowledge CHTA’s requests for changes. “ We c a l l e d , w e e m a i l e d , we wrote letters there was no response,” Shukla said.

“As a taxpayer I was appalled.”

Since then the CHTA has spoken with Health Canada officials. Some attended the CHTA’s annual meeting — but there haven’t been any changes.

“Our membership is taking it on with their local MPs,” Shukla said.

“We are engaging a law firm to assist us in moving things through.

We are going to have a lobby effort here because that seems to be the only thing that might help precipitate change.”

Part of the problem with Health Canada, Shukla said, is officials don’t understand hemp and don’t recognize it’s a commercial crop like wheat or canola. This year, 84,000 acres of hemp were grown in Western Canada. Saskatchewan is the biggest producer followed by Alberta and Manitoba.

“In spite of all the archaic regulations we have been able to carve out a valuable industry,” Shukla said. “One company just sold for $130 million in Canada.”

But the potential is in the bil-

lions of dollars given the health benefits, she added.

The Manitoba Co-operator asked Health Canada why other parts of Canadian hemp plants can’t be harvested and processed and if there are plans to change the regulations.

Health Canada provided the following statement: “Industrial hemp is defined in the International Health Regulations (IHR) as cannabis containing 0.3 per cent or less THC in the leaves and flowering heads of the growing plant. The cultivation of industrial hemp in Canada is mainly for the seed, grain or fibre where it is further processed into food, cosmetic or industrial products.

He a l t h Ca n a d a c o n d u c t e d a thorough review of the IHR in 2013, and consulted widely on a range of issues at that time (http:// w w w. h c - s c . g c . c a / h c - p s / c o n sult/_2013/hemp-chanvre/indexeng.php). The feedback received from these consultations is being taken into account as Health Canada considers next steps for the IHR. Health Canada did not respond to a subsequent request to explain why the regulations haven’t changed and if they will change. allan@fbcpublishing.com

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anada has been a leader in hemp production and its utilization since production was legalized in 1997, but now it risks being supplanted by the United States because of archaic Canadian laws, Kim Shukla, executive director of the Canadian Hemp Trade Alliance (CHTA) says. “ We h a ve a w o r l d - l e a d i n g industry here in so far as the volume of production of hemp and we’re adding value on Canadian soil and not exploiting it as a commodity,” Shukla said in an interview Nov. 25, shortly after the alliance held its annual meeting in Calgary. “We’re on the cusp of losing that competitive advantage because of these restrictions that are in place. The U.S. has made tremendous inroads in the last two years… and it is our largest export market.”

In Canada, only the bare stock and seed can be harvested from hemp, Shukla said. The rest of the plant, including leaves, bracts, branches and roots, must be destroyed, according to Health Canada regulations.

Hemp seed is made into various food and cosmetic products.

The stalks are used for fibre. But research shows certain chemicals in other parts of hemp can be made into natural health products and even medical drugs.

Health Canada prohibits it even though by definition hemp must contain 0.3 per cent or less tetrahydrocannabinol ( THC), the psychoactive responsible for the “high in marijuana, which is related to hemp.

One phytochemical of interest in hemp is a cannabinoid called cannabidiol or CBD. “Cannabidiol may serve as an effective treatment for devastating psychiatric disorders including schizophrenia, anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder,” Dr. Steve Laviolette of the University of Western Ontario said in a CHTA news release. “In addition, emerging evidence is revealing potential benefits of cannabidiol for the treatment of epilepsy.”

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The Manitoba Co-operator | December 10, 2015

Manitoba government remains committed to Port of Churchill and rail line Steve Ashton is confident good times will return to Canada’s Arctic port “There is a strong federal interest in the port.”

BY ALLAN DAWSON Co-operator staff

T

he Manitoba gover nment isn’t prepared to let the Port of Churchill and the railway that serves it die, says Minister of Infrastructure and Transportation Steve Ashton.

And he’s confident the federal government isn’t either. Ashton said he met with his federal counterpart Marc Garneau in Ottawa as well as Winnipeg South Liberal MP Terry Duguid last week.

T h e p o r t a n d l i n e ow n e d by Denver-based OmniTrax will be sold if more can’t be earned from their operation OmniTrax Canada, president Merv Tweed said in media reports.

“There is a strong federal interest in the port,” Duguid said in an interview Dec. 6.

“My sense is there are a number of different options that should be thoroughly explored. I believe there is a sustainable solution that will ensure that there is a secure future for the Port of Churchill.

“There will be a very strong provincial role. There will likely be a federal role and there will be a community role for whatever the final solution is.”

B o t h A s h t o n a n d Du g u i d s e e

MP Terry Duguid

Churchill as an important strategic asset, as well as critical for serving communities along the line and through the port itself — Canada’s only deepwater Arctic port.

OmniTrax informed the Manitoba government of its plans, Ashton said last week.

Garneau told reporters Dec. 4 no decision had been taken yet on federal funding to assist the port.

The port and line handled reduced volumes this year. Grain shipments of 186,000 tonnes were down dramatically from the five-year average of 554,548, despite a $9-a-tonne federal shipping subsidy paid to those moving grain through Churchill. “ We’ve given ourselves a time frame that we would like to see something happen one way or the other,” Tweed said. “We would like to see some progress by the end of the year.”

Both Ashton and Duguid see the port and line’s sale as an opportunity to explore a new business plan.

One option could see northern-

ers taking ownership, Ashton said, noting a First Nations consortium now owns the Keewatin Railway Company (KRC). It’s a 185-mile line that runs from Sherritt Junction to Lynn Lake, Man. It was purchased from OmniTrax in 2006.

Farmers could be part of the solut i o n t o o, Ke y s t o n e A g r i c u l t u ra l Producers president Dan Mazier said Dec. 2. Some farmers, especially in northwestern Manitoba and northeastern Saskatchewan, might want to operate the railway as a short line, he said.

“Any port is better than no port at all,” Mazier said.

“It should stay up there until we figure out a game plan.

“I think there’s lots of opportunity.

I know there are challenges. I get that. But in 20 years I see nothing but expansion. Once you tear it out, it’s pretty hard to get back.”

Ashton is equally sanguine. “ Western Canada I think is on the verge of a golden age,” he said. “ We’ve got ever ything the world wants and needs, particularly on the commodity side. The most important commodities over the next few decades will be food and anything related to food. And we’ve got it all.

“If I sound optimistic, I am. I think we are as a province and I was very optimistic coming out of meetings

with the federal government. Clearly it is engaged on this.”

Global warming is already lengthening Churchill’s shipping season, Ashton said, but it also makes it more challenging to operate the railway on thawing permafrost.

Barr y Prentice, a professor of supply chain management at the University of Manitoba’s I.H. Asper School of Business, says governments should consider the transportation demand and allow the data to inform decisions.

“What we have right now is a nostalgic rail link,” he said in an interview Dec. 2. “We say it’s there and an opportunity, but in many ways it’s a burden because it’s not paying its own way. “ T h e re a l q u e s t i o n i s, a re we throwing good money after bad?

“I think a road in many respects might make more sense.”

Airships are another option — something Prentice has been advocating for years. They can carr y much more weight than airplanes.

“This is not like an anti-gravitation machine we have to prove works — we know they work,” Prentice said.

“They’ve been working for 100 years.

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Farm groups reject anti-GM crop report claims The Canadian Biotechnology Action Network questions whether yield gains are due to GM technology

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report that claims genetically modified crops are no more productive than conventional ones doesn’t match the reality of what Canadian farmers find in their fields every year, farm groups say.

The Canadian Biotechnology Action Network, which opposes GM crops, says in a report that yields of GM and conventional crop varieties “have increased at a similar rate in Canada, and there are no clear patterns to show that GM crop yields have increased more than those of non-GM crops.”

Don McCabe, president of the Ontario Federation of Agriculture, makes no apologies about growing GM crops on his southwestern Ontario farm. Speaking to academics and government officials at the Food Security and Climate Change, McCabe said, “I get five times the yield with GM corn on the same land.”

CBAN also said farm expenses “have increased substantially, in part because of the rising prices of seeds and other

“There’s a dramatic improvement in weed control costs. Our research shows an overall financial benefit from growing GM. The returns are higher than from conventional seeds by a significant amount.”

Brian Innes vice-president of government relations for the Canola Council of Canada

inputs. GM seeds are significantly more expensive than non-GM seed.”

Terry Daynard, another Ontario farmer and agriculture commentator, says, “The CBAN people suggest Canadian farmers are stupid, spending hundreds of millions of dollars to buy higher-priced seed which has no benefit. The CBAN superficiality seems to ignore costs of production. For example, premiums in the vicinity of $100/acre are needed to entice Ontario farmers to grow non-GM soys.”

Numerous studies show that GM crops combined with good farming practices produce high yields per hectare, he said.

It’s generally estimated that 97 per cent of the canola grown in Canada is GM, about 80 per cent of the corn and

between 60 per cent and 80 per cent of the soybeans. There is some GM sugar beet production as well.

Brian Innes, vice-president of government relations for the Canola Council of Canada, said the evidence is completely contrary to CBAN’s claims. Higher yields are only one attraction of GM seeds.

Other benefits include reduced field work, soil erosion and fuel emissions, all of which are environmental pluses.

“There’s a dramatic improvement in weed control costs,” he said. “Our research shows an overall financial benefit from growing GM. The returns are higher than from conventional seeds by a significant amount.”

“GM traits are added to plant variet-

ies that are already high yielding due to background genetics developed through non-GM breeding methods. It is these pre-existing characteristics, along with other factors, that have determined yield increases in the past decades, not GM traits,” CBAN states.

The first GM crops were introduced 20 years ago.

Debra Conlon, manager of government relations with Grain Farmers of Ontario, said GM corn has increased in yields by 300 bushels per acre in just 15 years.

The CBAN report also raised the issue of growing weed resistance to certain pesticides. These weeds “are creating new costs and complications for farmers. The biotechnology industry’s solution to this problem is to sell new GM crops that are tolerant to different herbicides, an approach that will further drive up herbicide use and speed up the spread of herbicide-resistant weeds.”

Innes says that herbicide resistance has been a problem since pesticides were first introduced. Crop rotation and using different products can go a long way to prevent the spread of herbicide resistance. “It comes down to the way farmers manage their land year after year.”

Manitoba corn locked in sideways trading mode Many corn growers report better crops this year

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anitoba corn appears locked into a sideways trading range for the foreseeable future, according to one industr y watcher.

From where the president of the Manitoba Corn Growers Association sits, it’s not surprising, given commodities’ bearish nature these days.

“It’s not super rosy ; the (weak Canadian) dollar helps a bit, but we would like to see it a little higher,” said Myron Krahn, who farms at Carman.

In particular, he said, producers would like to see at least 50 cents more per bushel for their corn.

Manitoba corn now goes f o r $ 4 . 5 0 a bushel, Krahn said, with a firmly established trading range of $4.30 up to “probably $4.60 or $4.70.”

With the onset of winter, the only cor n available is likely deep in storage.

“Once you get to this time of year, farmers have it in the bin, tucked away; guys are less willing to sell at the lower end of this sideways range,” he said.

Most producers to whom Krahn spoke reported a decent year, with stronger yields than last year’s.

“It sounds like in some of the areas production will be up from last year, but we’re still waiting on some government numbers.”

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Simplifying producer access to drone data A Winnipeg technology company will soon be offering drone surveillance services

BY JENNIFER PAIGE Co-operator staff/Brandon

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o you want to utilize drone technology on your operation but aren’t sure where to start? A Winnipeg tech company may have an option for you.

Alpha Technologies is looking to offer unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV ) sur veillance services.

“What we are working on is offering very accurate ground assessment as far as altitude, height and 3D topography.

That data can help farmers to level fields or take care of lowlaying spots, water damage or conduct real-time crop health assessments,” said Alan Castell, owner and operator of Alpha Technologies.

Castell has personally been flying for more than 20 years.

A few years ago he decided to combine his tech knowledge and his passion for flying into Alpha’s drone services and he quickly saw the potential for the service in the agriculture industry.

“This is something we know is going to grow and grow intensely over the next two years, especially as the laws come down and people understand more of what you can and can’t do,” said Castell.

While many producers are eager to use drone technology, the complicated equipment and software can seem overwhelming and capturing highquality data can be difficult for inexperienced operators.

“This is not a simple piece of equipment, there is a lot to it. Also, a lot of producers may want this data but aren’t interested in investing in the

Alpha Technologies Inc.’s pilots have more than 20 years’ experience flying drones and are looking to provide surveillance services for Manitoba producers. Photo: submitted

equipment themselves,” said Castell. “In that case, it makes a lot more sense to get someone with the equipment and experience to provide this data.”

Flying a UAV also comes with the requirement of acquiring a licence from Transport Canada and insurance, which varies depending on the situation. “ We have spent close to two years now staying in contact with Transport Canada so that we can make sure we are aware of what we can and cannot do. We also carry half a million in liability insurance and that allows us to do agricultural work without having to go through the application process every time,” said Castell.

“This is not a simple piece of equipment, there is a lot to it. Also, a lot of producers may want this data but aren’t interested in investing in the equipment themselves. In that case, it makes a lot more sense to get someone with the equipment and experience to provide this data.”

Alan Castell owner and operator of Alpha Technologies

Producers may also have to deal with the roadblock of poor or slow Internet connections in rural areas, which can dramatically slow the processing of imagery.

“Data from a drone flight can range anywhere from two

terabytes and up. A farmer in a rural area will likely not have the speed or server capability to upload these files without taking days.”

Castell says he is able to capture some of the highestresolution imagery and virtually anywhere, including areas that are inaccessible by ground transportation.

Partnering with an equipment manufacturer Alpha Technologies is also looking at partnering with an agriculture equipment manufacturer to combine data collected from drone sur-

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U.S. FDA issues rules on produce safety, imports The U.S. sees about 3,000 deaths a year from foodborne illnesses REUTERS

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he U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued new rules designed to prevent foodborne illnesses caused by tainted produce that sicken millions of Americans each year, the agency said Nov. 13.

The final rules put teeth into the FDA’s ability to enforce food safety by establishing safety standards for produce farms and making importers accountable for verifying that imported foods meet U.S. safety standards.

The FDA said the new rules will help produce farmers and food importers take steps to prevent problems before they occur. The changes are part of the 2011 Food Safety Modernization Act, a sweeping package of food safety reforms governing produce safety, preventive controls for food produced in facilities, and the safety of imported food.

An estimated 48 million Americans get sick each year from foodborne diseases, out of a population of 322 million.

Of these, 128,000 are hospitalized and 3,000 die each year, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. “ T h e re c e n t m u l t i - s t a t e outbreak of salmonella in imported cucumbers that has killed four Americans, hospitalized 157 and sickened hundreds more, is exactly the kind of outbreak these rules can help prevent,” Michael Taylor, FDA deputy commissioner for foods and veterinary medicine, said in a statement.

The Produce Safety r ule includes requirements for water quality, employee health and hygiene, wild and domesticated animals, compost and manure, and equipment, tools and buildings.

The final rule includes public comments and input from hundreds of farm visits and meetings with stakeholders, the FDA said.

Un d e r t h e n e w Fo re i g n Supplier Verification rule, food importers will be required to verify that suppliers are producing food that meets U.S. safety standards. The FDA also issued guidelines governing the accreditation of third-party auditors to conduct food safety audits on foreign food facilities.

In 2013, the U.S. Department of Agriculture estimated that imported food accounted for 19 per cent of the U.S. food supply, including 52 per cent of fresh fruits and 22 per cent of fresh vegetables.

In a conference call, Taylor said he is confident the new rules will improve food safety, but said success is contingent on full funding of President Barack Obama’s 2016 budget request.

Alberta farm fuss could have been avoided, CFA exec says Farmers don’t understand the legislation and the Alberta WCB doesn’t understand farmers

BY ALEX BINKLEY Co-operator contributor

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oisy protests by Alberta farm groups against changes to provi ncial hea lth and safety rules for farm workers reveal shortcomings on both sides, says Humphrey Banack, first vice-president of the Canadian Federation of Agriculture.

T h e p rov i n c i a l g ove r n ment failed “to make a good enough read of how important the issue would be to farmers,” notes Banack, who farms near Round Hill, Alta.

He’s also displeased with the government’s drive to pass the bill into law in less than six weeks. “Like many producers, I was taken aback by that.”

At the same time, farmers haven’t learned enough a b o u t h ow l e g i s l a t i o n i s passed and that bills can be amended during committee study after second reading. “Many of our producers think legislation is passed just as it first appears.”

In its original wording, Bill 6 would have ended exemptions for unpaid family members working on farms.

The issue dogged Premier Rachel Notley at the climate c h a n g e s u m m i t i n Pa r i s where she tried to cool the anger by promising amendments to exempt family and volunteer labour from the new rules. She said a miscommunication had led to the protests. The Notley government wants some of the bill’s provisions in force for Jan. 1.

Ba n a c k s a y s t h e p r o b lem runs deeper because t h e p r o v i n c i a l Wo r k e r s Compensation Board “doesn’t understand agriculture. That’s the biggest challenge.” He’s had plenty of personal frustration dealing with the agency on coverage for workers on his farm.

About one-third of Alberta f a r m s u s e d p a i d l a b o u r.

“Coverage of these workers is critical,” so they are eligible for disability paym e n t s i f i n j u re d o n t h e job, he says. He’s also worried about family members who might get hurt while helping out.

He would like the Notley government to take the time to engage in a real consultation with the farm community that would include a hard look at the WCB. “We

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Much of the rural anger has been driven by fears the new rules would prevent children from helping out with family chores and make it impossible for neighbours to help with activities like harvesting and calving.

Banack said the Canadian Agriculture Human Resources Council will soon release a report on the state of farm labour that touches many of the issues that have surfaced in the Alberta debate.

The world has changed a lot since he and his wife started farming together in the 1980s, he says. Farms are bigger and far more complex and trained workers are an important part of that.

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Canola crush margins hit best levels in months Vegetable oil prices are up while the loonie is down

BY PHIL FRANZ-WARKENTIN CNS Canada

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anola crush margins have improved considerably over the past few weeks, hitting levels not seen in over six months, as vegetable oil prices rose and the Canadian dollar dropped.

Crush margins provide an indication of the profitability of the product values relative to the seed cost when processing canola, with exchange rates also factoring into the equation.

As of Dec. 3, the Canola Board Crush Margin calculated by ICE Futures Canada was at about $80 above the January contract, which compares with levels closer to $48 a month earlier.

The January canola contract has seen some choppy activity over the past month, but was trading at roughly the same levels by Dec. 3 as it was during the first week of November.

However, vegetable oil markets climbed sharply over the period, with CBOT soyoil improving by roughly three cents/lb. in recent weeks.

Meanwhile, the Canadian dollar has lost nearly two cents relative to its U.S. counterpart over the past month, to trade below 75 U.S. cents.

The domestic crush pace was already running ahead of the year-ago level before the latest improvement in margins, and the improved profitability should help that trend continue.

As of Nov. 25, Canadian canola processors had crushed 2.486 million tonnes of canola during the crop year to date, which compares with 2.269 million at the same point the previous year, according to data from the Canadian Oilseed Processor Association.

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Low ocean freight rates likely to stick around

World food prices fall 1.6 per cent in November

Large upward corrections in rates aren’t likely

BY PHIL FRANZ-WARKENTIN CNS Canada

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cean freight rates are at some of their lowest levels ever and will likely stay that way for at least the next two years, according to an industry analyst.

“We’re near hitting bottom, but just because we hit bottom it doesn’t mean we won’t scrape along it for a while,” said Jay O’Neil, senior agricultural economist with the international grains program at Kansas State University.

The Baltic Dry Index (BDI), which provides an assessment of the price of moving major raw materials by sea, was quoted at 498 points on Friday (Nov. 20) — the first time the index dipped below 500 since records began in 1985.

The BDI was trading above 1,200 as recently as the beginning of August, but has found itself in a steady decline over the past three months.

The index has shown some recovery off of its lows, hitting 528 on Tuesday, and O’Neil said rates may not have much lower to go from current levels.

While prices might not keep trending down, that doesn’t mean a larger correction higher is likely either, as “it will take a while to bail out” and the environment of low rates may last for another two years.

An oversupply of ships and a slowdown in the global economy were the major drivers behind the cheap freight, with both factors likely slow to change, he said.

“It will be tough sailing for the next couple of years… we’ll need a real uptick in the global economy before there will be an increase (in freight rates),” said O’Neil.

C h e a p e r f re i g h t m a y b e good for buyers and grain exporters but is hard on boat owners and manufacturers.

O’Neil said a number of shipyards have already slowed down or closed completely, while “a string of bankruptcies” is likely among shipping companies.

The majority of the fleet is relatively young, built over the past decade, and will be operational for a long time. As a result, the fleet size won’t be reduced by the bankruptcies, but it will put some cheaper freight into some stronger hands.

Looking specifically at grain movement, the sector only constitutes about 12-14 per cent of ocean freight, which means an increase in grain prices won’t be enough to pull freight rates off their bottom.

As a result, O’Neil said, there was a likely scenario brewing that would see higher grain prices while freight was still low.

Beyond the current story of low rates, the expansion of the Panama Canal also has the potential to impact the flow of grain out of North America.

The expansion is expected to be complete this spring, which will allow larger ships to traverse the Atlantic-to-Pacific shortcut. U.S. shippers will then be able to move 75,000-

Ample supplies weigh on the FAO’s price index

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to 80,000-tonne cargoes out of New Orleans, instead of the current Panamax 60,000-tonne boats.

That will improve the competitiveness of grain moving down the Mississippi destined for Asia, but O’Neil was skeptical that the flow of grain out of North America would change in any major way.

Some industry analysts forecast an expansion of the draw area into the Mississippi River. However, O’Neil said it was unlikely railways trans-

porting grain to western ports would just roll over and allow that to happen without adjusting their own rates to remain competitive.

Also, he noted, the vast majority of the buyers in Asia doesn’t even have ports that can handle the larger vessels anyway, which will leave China as the bigger boats’ primary destination.

Major competitor Brazil will also be able to ship larger cargoes out of its new northern ports.

orld food prices fell in November for the first time in three months, pulled down by a strong dollar and ample supplies, the United Nations food agency said Dec. 3.

The Food and Agriculture Organization’s (FAO) food price index, which measures monthly changes for a basket of cereals, oilseeds, dairy products, meat and sugar, averaged 156.7 points in November against a revised 159.3 points the month before.

The 1.6 per cent decrease follows two consecutive months of gains. Food on international markets in November was 18 per cent cheaper than one year ago, FAO said.

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Farm issues could scupper EU-U.S. free trade deal GMOs, hormone beef and geographical indication are sticking points

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The name ‘Parma ham’ is one of more than 1,000 that the EU wants to protect from copying.

ifferences between the United States and the European Union over issues such as genetically modified crops and hormone-treated beef could scupper a free trade deal, U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said Dec. 1.

The European Union and the United States hope to seal a Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) that would encompass a third of world trade and nearly half of global gross domestic product.

The two sides have made limited progress after 11 negotiating rounds, however, and food and farming issues tend to be among the thorniest in trade negotiations.

“This is not going to be an easy discussion. We know there are serious issues,” Vilsack told the EU Agricultural outlook conference hosted by the European Commission.

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U.S. exports of beef and genetically modified organisms, and U.S. opposition to the EU’s system of geographical indications, or designation of origin protection.

“If we don’t address these difficult, tricky issues... decide not to deal with them because they are too hard, then in my view you are not going to have a TTIP agreement,” he told reporters.

“The agricultural interests in the United States, by themselves, are not politically powerful enough to get an agreement passed, but they are certainly powerful enough to stop agreement that’s been negotiated,” he said.

The United States says science shows U.S. products from genetically modified crops to hormone-treated beef are safe, but those claims are met with suspicion in much of Europe.

Geographical indicators (GIs), a list of more than 1,000 products ranging from champagne to Parma ham, are a cornerstone of EU farm and trade policy. They are designed to ensure only products from a specific region can carry a specific name. To the United States, that smacks of protectionism.

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The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Ser vice (APHIS) recently said it will no longer regulate the Syngenta Seeds corn trait known as MZHG0JG. USDA has previously reviewed and deregulated the same trait in other genetically modified corn plants, spokesman Andre Bell said. Syngenta “may freely move and plant this crop without APHIS permits or additional regulatory oversight from us,” he said.

Syngenta must still complete a consultation process about the corn trait with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, a company spokesman said.

Syngenta is also seeking environmental safety approval in Canada for an MZHG0JG corn line, as well as another corn line, MZIR098, for commercial planting purposes and livestock feed and food use.

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency and Health Canada are accepting public comment on Syngenta’s submissions on both corn lines until Jan. 23.

The trait is engineered to resist glyphosate and glufosinate, a herbicide combination Syngenta says will expand options for farmers battling the growing problem of weed resistance.

Critics say such a combination will fuel the problem.

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Business needs to communicate sustainability better Companies that have embraced sustainable practices also tend to be better performers

BY JULIENNE ISAACS Co-operator contributor

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anadian businesses must learn how to better communicate their progress in sustainable development, according to Blair Feltmate, head of the Intact Centre on Climate Adaptation in the University of Waterloo’s faculty of environment.

Feltmate was in Winnipeg November 19 to deliver his keynote address, “Emerging sustainable development challenges and drivers,” at the Manitoba Environmental I n d u s t r i e s A s s o c i a t i o n’s annual Emerging Issues Conference.

Feltmate’s audience included local entrepreneurs and innovators drawn to topics covering current legislation and regulations, waste management, water quality and climate change at the day-long conference.

T h e M E I A , a n o n - p ro f i t organization committed “to connecting business, government and interested stakeholders with environmental issues and opportunities,” promotes innovation across i n d u s t r i e s re l a t e d t o t h e environment.

Feltmate emphasized that climate change is a reality driven by human actions, and that businesses need to alter their practices to offset risk.

“We need to adapt to this reality — work to lower GHG emissions and adapt to the new norm of extreme weather.

What can we expect going forward?” he asked.

“An organization that’s committed to sustainable development has to be thinking about best practices environmentally, economically and socially,” he said.

One reason why companies should care about sustainable development is that it makes good business sense, he said.

Companies that are top practitioners in sustainable development outperform those that are not in terms of share point performance. “Our data shows categorically that sustainable development applied to business is good and smart business, period,” he said.

But a major challenge facing every industry engaged in sustainable development practices is getting the word out.

Organizations that are sustainable development practitioners have to be recognized, said Feltmate. In order to achieve recognition, companies must actively engage the media, participate in forums and symposia on sustainable development, and be proactive in addressing environmental, social and economic challenges.

“With the evolving focus of the media, corporate practitioners have to engage with the media. It is 10,000 times more powerful when a story comes out pointing to you as a sustainable development practitioner than if you take out an ad saying how good you are,” he said.

Difficult conversations should be tackled head on instead of avoided, and all potential solutions brought to the table for objective evaluation and discussion.

“A g r e a t l i m i t a t i o n t o advancing sustainability is preconceived views of an area as being all ‘good’ or all ‘bad,’” said Feltmate. “We need to discuss issues like GMOs objectively to assess if they’re the best tools available.”

Challenges for agriculture In an interview, Feltmate said that agricultural producers are not exempt from these challenges and that local food may become a necessity rather than a fad.

“If you look at the degree to which agricultural supply is being impacted by droughts in California, and I think something like 30 per cent of our food comes from California, what is it we can do such that we’re less dependent on foreign markets and more self-sustaining?”

Producers need to recognize the realities posed by climate change — such as extreme weather events — and work to ensure that we can continue to produce crops under difficult conditions.

“Very often when you talk to farmers they say, ‘We’re used to bad weather. We know what bad weather is.’ And they do know what it is, but they don’t know what it is under the new regime of climate change, how extreme it is,” he said. Rare phenomena such as droughts and flooding will become increasingly more common. “If you assume that going forward you’re going to encounter the same extremes of weather that you did in the past, it’s almost like driving looking in the rear-view mirror.”

Feltmate agreed that producers are often ahead of the curve in mitigating the effects of climate change, by increasing carbon sequestration

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Part of that communication involves inventing a new language that everyone can understand. “When you say ‘zero till,’ 99 per cent of Canadians have no idea what that means,” he said. “In the ag sector what they need to do is pick two or three actions they’re engaged in to decrease the carbon footprint or lower GHG emissions and come up with a visual for each one of those that can be described in 45 seconds or less.

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Maple Leaf to adopt new stunning process, ‘accelerate’ sow housing Mercy for Animals has hailed Maple Leaf’s strategy as ‘game changing’ for the sector STAFF

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aple Leaf Foods plans to overhaul its hog-stunning processes at Brandon and speed up its timeline on sow housing, among other moves, as it gets set to carve animal care into its formal company policy.

The Toronto-based processor on Dec. 4 announced a formal “Animal Care Commitment,” to which CEO Michael McCain said the company will apply “the necessary organizational focus and resources, with a steadfast commitment to advancing the humane and science-based treatment of animals.”

Maple Leaf said it will develop a threeyear Animal Care Strategy “identifying goals and initiatives that advance the Five Freedoms across our supply chain, including husbandry, environmental enrichment (e.g. space, lighting, air quality), pain mitigation, euthanasia, transportation and governance.”

Nathan Runkle, president of the Canadian arm of Los Angeles-based animal welfare group Mercy for Animals, hailed Maple Leaf’s announcement in a separate release as “a historic and gamechanging policy that promises to reduce the suffering of millions of animals.”

“Scientifically advanced and humane euthanasia,” including controlled atmosphere stunning, is to be set up in all Maple Leaf fresh poultry plants, the company said.

Controlled atmosphere stunning is favoured by some animal welfare advocates as a more humane alternative than electrical stunning to render birds unconscious and unable to feel pain at slaughter.

“We will provide the necessary organizational focus and resources, with a steadfast commitment to advancing the humane and science-based treatment of animals.”

Most of the staff cuts will be at head office REUTERS

michael mccain CEO, Maple Leaf Foods

Mercy for Animals hailed the controlled-atmosphere poultry-stunning plan as the “most notable” of the pledges Maple Leaf made Dec. 4, as it “will spare millions of birds from the horrific suffering caused by shackling, shocking, and slitting the throats of conscious animals.”

For the company’s pork plant at Brandon, Maple Leaf pledged to install carbon dioxide (CO2) stunning equipment and retrofit the plant’s barn area to “enhance animal care and humane euthanasia.”

All sows under Maple Leaf’s management are to be transferred to loose housing, Maple Leaf said Dec. 4, budgeting for at least 37,000 sows in group housing by 2017, and “accelerating” the company’s previous timeline to move the remaining sows under company management away from gestation-crate housing.

Maple Leaf’s original timeline, set up in 2007, had called for a phase-out gestation-crate housing for sows at companyowned hog production sites within 10 years.

But Maple Leaf took over Nivervillebased hog producer Puratone in 2012, substantially boosting company-owned hogs as a percentage of its total supply.

Maple Leaf said Dec. 4 its pork and poultry operations will also now undergo

Maple Leaf to cut 400 middlemanagement jobs

an “annual independent audit by company-approved auditors.”

The company said it would also “advocate strongly for enhancements to onfarm poultry audits, including increased transparency and comprehensive annual independent audits.”

The company said it will also “further enhance current approaches to pain management and potential alternatives to procedures such as surgical castration and tail docking.”

Maple Leaf also pledged to “reduce or eliminate antibiotic use across our supply chain, while recognizing the importance of providing the necessary medication to sick or injured animals.”

“Remote video auditing” is also to be set up in Maple Leaf’s production and processing plants, starting with three this year, the company said.

While there’s “still work to be done,” Mercy for Animals’ Runkle said, Maple Leaf’s new policy “represents one of the most sweeping animal welfare policies ever adopted by a meat producer.

“As the largest meat company in Canada, Maple Leaf Foods is setting the bar for producers in Canada and abroad — and making it clearer than ever that the days are numbered for the factory farming industry’s cruelest practices.”

Maple Leaf Foods said Nov. 25 it would cut 400 management jobs, or about three per cent of its workforce, saying it was ready to streamline operations after starting up Canada’s biggest meat plant.

Maple Leaf, one of the country’s biggest pork processors, said the majority of the job cuts would be completed by the end of 2015 and the rest in 2016.

Nearly half of the positions are based in the Mississauga head office, said spokesman Dave Bauer. Sixty-four are based at the new Hamilton, Ont. meat plant, where analysts noted excess staff and supervisors during a recent tour. The rest of the job cuts are scattered across Canada.

Senior management, led by CEO Michael McCain, remains intact, Bauer said.

Maple Leaf rolled out a program in 2010 to boost earnings by shutting some plants and modernizing others, and the company has struggled to be profitable during that period.

Its third-quarter profit was only its second in the past 11 quarters, and was slightly smaller than expected as the company flagged inefficiencies in starting new plants.

“After years of change and transformation, we’re now in a position to streamline the organization so we can operate as efficiently as possible,” Bauer said. He declined to disclose the savings or one-time costs involved with the cuts.

Maple Leaf’s free cash flow is set to grow next year, and the company has said it is interested in acquisitions in poultry processing or meat production.

The job cuts are not intended to make Maple Leaf more attractive for takeover, Bauer said.

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STEINBACH, MB. Ph. 326-2443 Toll-Free 1-800-881-7727 Fax (204) 326-5878 Web site: farmparts.ca E-mail: roy@farmparts.ca FARM MACHINERY Snowblowers/Plows FOR SALE: 2012 SNOWBLAST Model 10800A 3-PT snowblower. VGC, all options, 12-ft+ wide, green/yellow. Wide enough to cover the duals on your tractor. $25,000 OBO. (701)389-1042, (204)649-2276, Pierson MB.

FARM MACHINERY Machinery Miscellaneous 16-FT JOHN DEERE TANDEM disc model #310, $8,000 OBO; JOHN DEERE D TRACTOR, styled and on rubber, $5,000 OBO; GALLAND INDUSTRIAL ROAD GRADER, $6,000 OBO. Phone (204)526-2719, call or text (204)794-8550.

1999 GMC T8500 DSL tow truck, 20-ft tilt & wheel lift, $14,500; 1977 IHC 1700 SER w/Tyler fertilizer spreader $4,000; MF 2675, cab, dsl, w/Degelman dozer, A1; Sewer pump & tank for a truck; Ford Major dsl loader, snowblade, 3pth & bale spear. 1960 Edsel for re-building; Field Marshall & Bull Dog tractors, running. Phone:(306)236-8023.

2004 F-150 FORD 1/2-TON, 5.4 Titan auto, 4x4, Super-cab, new safety, 143,000-kms, Asking $6,000; Cockshutt 40 tractor w/mounted post pounder, good condition, Asking $2,750; 24-ft Ccan container, Asking $3,000 OBO. Phone:(204)728-1861.

NEW GRAVITY WAGONS 400B, $7400; 600B, $12,500; 750B, $18,250. Large selection used wagons; 250-750 Bushel used grain carts, 475-1050 Bushel; PTO & Hydraulic drive Grainvacs: Brandt #4000, $8000; #4500, $8500; REM 2500 HD, $9500; Weigh wagon, $3500; Valmar #2420, $3000; #3255, $3500; #1620, #1655; Wishek discs: #842 14-ft, $25,000; #742 30-ft, $33,000; #842 30ft, $40,000; Land levellers 10-ft, $2450. Phone (204)857-8403.

FARM MACHINERY Machinery Wanted WANTED: USED 23.1X30 TRACTOR Tire for 930 Case. Phone (204)659-4448.

MB. Livestock Dealer #1111

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

Go public with an ad in the Manitoba Co-operator classifieds. Phone 1-800-782-0794.

Tillage & Seeding TILLAGE & SEEDING Seeding Various CERTIFIED CONVENTIONAL CM440 GRAZING CORN. Early maturing, leafier for increased grazing yield. No planter required. Swath or stand graze cattle, sheep, bison & for wildlife food plots. Early booking discounts til Dec. 31. CanaMaize Seed Inc., 1-877-262-4046, www.canamaize.com

TILLAGE & SEEDING Tillage Various JD PLANTER MODEL 1280 8 row 30-in. row fertilizer box, corn plates, $1,200; NH Mixmill Model 358, 540 RPM, bale feeder, 20-ft. unloading auger, $4,000. Both stored inside. (204)838-2397

TracTors TRACTORS Case/IH FOR SALE: VA CASE 1949, pully, PTO, good rubber, good running condition. Phone (204)641-0204, Arborg MB.

TRACTORS John Deere FOR SALE: JD 2130- 3-pt, 3,000 original hours; JD 2550- 2wd, 3-pt, hi/low shift, 4,500-hrs, w/o loader; JD 2750- MFWD, CAH, 3-pt, 2-hyd’s, w/245 loader; JD 2950- 2wd, CAH, 3-pt, 2-hyd’s; JD 4050(2)MFWD, 3-pt, PS, w/o loaders; JD 4440- (2)Quad shifts, duals; JD 4455- MFWD, 15-spd, w/o 3-pt, w/o loader; JD 4640- Quad, 3-hyd’s; JD 4650- 2wd, 3-hyd’s, 15-spd, fact. duals; JD 4755- MFWD, 3-pt, 3-hyd’s, 6,000-hrs, 15-spd, fact. duals; JD 6420MFWD, 3-pt, PQ w/LHR, 2,900-hrs; JD 6420MFWD, 3-pt, 3-hyd’s, PQ w/LHR, w/640 loader; JD 7410- MFWD, 3-pt, 3-hyd’s, PQ w/LHR, w/740 loader; JD 7610- MFWD, 3-pt, PQ w/LHR, w/740 FEL; JD 7700- MFWD, 3-pt, PQ, fact. duals, w/740 FEL, grapple; JD 7810- MFWD, 3-pt, PQ w/LHR, fact. duals, w/740 loader; JD 7810- MFWD, 3-pt, 3-hyd’s, PQ w/LHR, 5,900-hrs. 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).

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

TRACTORS Various 276 FORD BI-DIRECTIONAL 3-PTH & PTO on both ends, 20-hrs on new engine, new tires, $28,000. Phone (204)625-5225, (204)625-2702.

FOR SALE: 1370 WHITE tractor (Fiat), 65-hp, FWA, 3-pth, White FEL & home built grapple, & 9-ft blade. $8,500. Phone:(204)546-2299.

HEAT & AIR CONDITIONING

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Hwy #205, Grunthal • (204) 434-6519

Season’s Greetings from the owners and staff GRUNTHAL, MB.

AGENT FOR T.E.A.M. MARKETING

REGULAR CATTLE SALES

every TUESDAY at 9 am December 15th

Saturday, December 12th at 10 am Bred Cow Sale

Monday, December 14th at Noon Sheep and Goat with Small Animals & Holstein Calves

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

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

WWW.GRUNTHALLIVESTOCK.COM

BRED COW & HEIFER SALE TUESDAY, DECEMBER 15, 11AM

WES & TYRENA BATES Eddystone, MB 403-581-8119

195 BLACK HEIFERS – BRED BLACK

DUNCAN GEISLER Ashern, MB

28 BLACK HEIFERS, BRED BLACK – DUE MID MARCH.

BRENT LEPLA Ste Rose, MB

35 RED X SIM HEIFERS, BRED RED, DUE TO CALF END OF FEBRUARY.

ARMAND & COLEEN VERHAEGHE Ste Rose, MB

16 RED X SIM HEIFERS, 13 SIM X COWS (3 YR OLD) BRED RED, DUE TO START CALVING MARCH 1

K-BAR LIVESTOCK 30 BLACK HEIFERS, BRED BLACK, DUE MID FEBRUARY

Call Myles for information

204.447.2266 www.srauction.ca

www.penta.ca

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

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LIVESTOCK Cattle Auctions

LIVESTOCK Cattle Wanted

FARMERS & RANCHERS

TIRED OF THE HIGH COST OF MARKETING YOUR CALVES??

Plan to attend the Bred Cow sale Sat., Dec. 12 2015 at 1:00p.m. Ashern Auction Mart There will be two separate lots sold: GROUP 1 HERD REDUCTION consists of: Black Angus cows & heifers 25 Black heifers bred Black Angus(b.w. 68-lbs) (25)2-yr olds coming w/second calf (25)3-yr olds; (32)4-yr olds; (8)5-yr olds 3 cow/calf pairs Bulls turned out on June 1. Home raised herd, on full health program, age verified.

For more info, Call Richard or Roseanne: (204)767-2204 GROUP 2 consists of: 120 Red & Black Angus cows- avg. age 4-7years Cows are bred to Black & Simmental and Red Angus bulls 52 Red & Black heifers- bred Black Angus (b.w. 82-lbs) All cows & heifers on full health program.

Bull turned out June 5.

For more info, Call John:(204)364-2377 or Cell:(204)378-0174 OR Buddy:(204)768-0018, Kirk:(204)768-0019 Licence # 1128

LIVESTOCK Cattle – Angus Mark your calendars for the SUNSET RIDGE RED ANGUS COMPLETE DISPERSAL, Sat., Dec. 19, 1:00PM at Heartland Livestock, Virden, MB. Selling 50 cow/calf pairs, 15 bred heifers & 2 herd bulls.

Wintering program & terms available on all bull calves. For a catalogue, or more info, Contact Nancy Howatt:(204)825-8292 or T Bar C Cattle Co. Ltd:(306)220-5006. View the catalogue online at www.BuyAgro.com (PL#116061).

LIVESTOCK Cattle – Black Angus I WANT TO RETIRE. For Sale: small herd of 20 PB registered cows & 5 heifers. Wanted: Pasture to rent for 2016 near Shoal Lake, MB. Phone: (204)759-2412.

LIVESTOCK Cattle – Simmental

300-700 LBS. Steers & Heifers Rob: 528-3254, 724-3400 Ben: 721-3400 800-1000 LBS. Steers & Heifers Don: 528-3477, 729-7240

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MARVIN HOMES INC- Ready to Move Home Builder since 1976. Book now for 2016 delivery.

(204)326-1493 or (204)355-8484 Marvin Vogt, MARVIN HOMES, Mitchell, MB. www.marvinhomes.ca

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Call/Write for info: Box 212, Roland, MB, R0G 1T0, www.candlelightmatchmakers.ca (204)343-2475.

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ORGANIC ORGANIC Organic – Grains GROW ORGANIC QUINOA! Total production contracts available.

Visit: www.quinoa.com or Phone:(306)933-9525.

Contact: D.J. (Don) MacDonald Livestock Ltd. License #1110

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Season’s Greetings

LIVESTOCK Swine For Sale BERKSHIRE BOARS FOR SALE. All sizes, delivery at cost. Phone Troy or Lee:(204)828-3317 or (204)750-2759.

LIVESTOCK Swine Wanted

From Everyone At

WANTED: BUTCHER HOGS SOWS AND BOARS FOR EXPORT

P. QUINTAINE & SON LTD. 728-7549 Licence No. 1123

Holiday Hours: December 25 Closed • December 28th Closed • January 1st Closed th

SPRING CREEK SIMMENTALS GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY II FEMALE SALE will be held at the farm near Moosomin SK, Dec 22nd/15, 1:00PM. On offer will be 86 Red & Black Simmentals, Angus, & Simm/Angus cows & bred Heifers. Brian McCarthy (306)435-3590, Cell (306)435-7527.

LIVESTOCK EQUIPMENT 2 HORSE BOBSLEIGHS, W/POLE, double tree, 3-yrs old, 2.5-in steam-bent runners; 1 pony bobsleigh; 1 horse cutter complete w/shaft & tree. Call Leon (204)866-4141.

There will be no paper published on December 31st. Next issue is January 7th 2016.

80 BRED HEIFERS. Black Angus & Angus Hereford cross. Bred to calving ease Black Angus bulls.

Late February, March calving. From a range calving herd. Preg check with all shots. Ph:(204)873-2525 morning or evenings.

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.

Have a Safe Holiday Season & Happy New Year

TRACTORS Various

TRACTORS Various

LIVESTOCK Cattle Various

See you in 2016!

SPECIAL EDITION Manitoba Ag Days Taking place Jan. 19, 20 & 21, 2016 at the Brandon Keystone Centre

The Manitoba Co-operator is presenting a great opportunity for you to feature your business, products or booth at Manitoba Ag Days in the Jan. 7th edition.

The Manitoba Ag Days Show is a winter indoor exposition of agricultural production expertise, technology, and equipment held in Brandon every January. The Show attracts exhibitors and visitors from across Canada and North Central United States and provides an annual opportunity for producers to comparison shop for everything they need for their agricultural operations.

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Butter is Back

David Phillips sees more climate change » PG 3

Consumption up six per cent last year » PG 15

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Sheldon FroeSe 204.371.5131 Stacey hiebert 204.371.5930 dolF FeddeS 204.745.0451 Junior thevenot 204.825.8378 henry carelS 204.573.5396 CanadianFarmRealty.com DOUG RATH & RAE FLOWER of Ste Rose du Lac, MB intend to sell private lands: NE 06-29-12W to Melvin & Maraeina Huber and Trent McNally who will be considered by Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Development for possible transfer of the Crown land forage lease associated with this ranch unit. This forage lease currently consists of the following: NE 31-28-12W; NW 31-28-12W; NW 06-29-12W; SE 06-29-12W; SW 06-29-12W; NE 07-29-12W; NW 07-29-12W; SE 07-29-12W; SW 07-29-12W; NW 25-28-13W; NE 26-28-13W; NW 26-28-13W; NE 27-28-13W; NW 27-28-13W; NE 28-28-13W; NE 33-28-13W; SE 33-28-13W; NE 34-28-13W; NW 34-28-13W; SE 34-28-13W; SW 34-28-13W; NE 35-28-13W; NW 35-28-13W; SE 35-28-13W; SW 35-28-13W; NW 36-28-13W; SW 36-28-13W; NE 01-29-13W; NW 01-29-13W; SE 01-29-13W; SW 01-29-13W; NE 02-29-13W; NW 02-29-13W; NE 02-29-13W; SE 02-29-13W; SW 03-29-13W; NW 03-29-13W; SE 03-29-13W; SW 03-29-13W; NE 04-29-13W; SE 04-29-13W; NE 09-29-13W; SE 09-29-13W; NE 10-29-13W; NW 10-29-13W; SE 10-29-13W; SW 10-29-13W; NE W 11-29-13W; NW 11-29-13W; SE 11-29-13W; S 11-29-13W; NE 12-29-13W; NW 12-29-13W; S E 12-29-13W; SW 12-29-13W. If you wish to comment on or object to the potential transfer of this forage lease to this purchaser please write to: Director, MAFRD, Agricultural Crown Lands, PO Box 1286, Minnedosa MB R0J 1E0; or Fax (204)867-6578.

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HAY FOR SALE: Timothy & Brome. 1st & 2nd cut.

60x65-in. round bales, 1,400-lbs, no rain. Phone (204)424-9125.

North Star Seed - Forages Red Proso Millet Zeghers Seed Inc. is also an Exporter! Flax, Mustard, Damaged Canola, Canary, Rye, Triticale, and other crops. We would be glad to help market your special crops.

ASK ABOUT Early Pay, and Volume DISCOUNTS! On Select Seed Purchases.

HORSE OR DAIRY HAY. 3x3 squares, 1st or 2nd cut Alfalfa Timothy Brome mix. No weeds, no bottom bales, stored inside. Yard located on R-TAC Hwy. Pick up & delivery offered. Phone: (204)771-7496 or (204)738-2183. Petersfield, MB. LARGE ROUND HAY BALES, all 1,270-1,350-lbs, $45/bale. Alfalfa grass round bales, 1,500-lbs each, $70/bale. Marquette, MB. Phone:(204)375-6551.

ROUND ALFALFA GRASS BALES for sale. Good condition. 1500 lbs. First and second-cut. Feed test available. Price negotiable. Loading available.

Phone (204) 967-2247 Kelwood, MB or Cell (204) 212-0751.

OAT OR SOYBEAN LAND wanted! Grow quinoa in 2016! Total production contracts available. Competitive returns and guaranteed delivery. Ph: 306-933-9525 or www.quinoa.com

SEED/FEED/GRAIN Grain Wanted

COMMON SEED fpgenetics.ca

COMMON SEED Forage Seeds

Available at

SASKATCHEWAN Frederick Seed Service Watson, SK 306-287-3977 Greenleaf Seeds Ltd. Tisdale, SK 306-873-4261 McCarthy Seed Farm Ltd. Corning, SK 306-224-4848 Redvers Ag Redvers, SK 306-452-3443 Sundwall Seeds Govan, SK 306-484-2010

MANITOBA Boissevain Select Seeds Ltd. Boissevain, MB 204-534-6846

®

Chatham Seeds Ltd. Killarney, MB 204-523-8112

Red River Seeds Ltd. Morris, MB 204-746-3059

Friesen Seeds Ltd. Rosenort, MB 204-746-8325

Redsper Enterprises Ltd. Rivers, MB 204-328-5346

Keating Seed Farm Inc. Russell, MB 204-773-3854

Rutherford Farms Ltd. Grosse Isle, MB 204-467-5613

Manness Seed Domain, MB 204-736-2622 Miller Agritec Inc. Oakville, MB 204-267-2363 Nadeau Farms Inc. Fannystelle, MB 204-436-2469 New Gen Seed Service Ltd. Portage la Prairie, MB 204-274-2417 Pitura Seed Service Ltd. Domain, MB 204-736-2849

Raxil is a registered trademark of Bayer

Sanders Seed Farm Manitou, MB 204-242-2576 Sierens Seed Service Somerset, MB 204-744-2883 Swan Valley Seeds Ltd. Swan River, MB 204-734-2526 Tonn Seeds Plumas, MB 204-386-2206

1-204-724-6741

3RD CUT HAY FOR sale, 37 4x5 bales, $.07 cents/lb, also small square 2nd cut, $4.25/bale. No Sunday calls. (204)828-3648.

CERTIFIED SEED Specialty Crops

• Highest protein in CWIW class

www.delmarcommodities.com

Heated/Spring Threshed Lightweight/Green/Tough, Mixed Grain - Barley, Oats, Rye, Flax, Wheat, Durum, Lentils, Peas, Canola, Chickpeas, Triticale, Sunflowers, Screenings, Organics and By-Products √ ON-FARM PICKUP √ PROMPT PAYMENT √ LICENSED AND BONDED SASKATOON, LLOYDMINSTER, LETHBRIDGE, VANCOUVER, MINNEDOSA

100 FIRST CUT ROUND bales, 5x6, no rain, Phone:(204)886-2960. Teulon, MB.

RECREATIONAL VEHICLES

Buy and Sell

BUYING ALL FEED GRAINS

**SERVICE WITH INTEGRITY**

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

BOOTH 1309

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

5 LOCATIONS to serve you!

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

Specializing in: • Corn, wheat, sunflower, canola,

soymeal, soybeans, soy oil, barley, rye, flax, oats (feed & milling) • Agents of the CWB • Licensed & bonded

Celebration & Tradition *2-Row* AC Metcalfe & CDC Copeland We buy feed barley, feed wheat, MALT BARLEY BARLEY MALT oats, soybeans, corn & canola We buy feed*2-Row* barley, feed wheat, *6-Row* oats, soybeans, cornCopeland & canola AC Metcalfe & CDC & Tradition COMECelebration SEE US AT AG DAYS IN We buy feed barley, feed wheat, THE CONVENTION HALL SEE barley, US AT AG DAYS IN WeCOME buy feed feed wheat, oats, soybeans, corn & canola CONVENTION HALL BOOTH 1309& oats,THE soybeans, corn canola BOOTH 1309 COME SEE US AT AG DAYS IN COME SEE US AT AG HALL DAYS IN THE CONVENTION THE CONVENTION BOOTH 1309 HALL

MALT BARLEY

Canadian Farm realty Buying & Selling Farms: 5 Agents, 1 Team

Grain Wanted *6-Row* MALT BARLEY

*6-Row* Celebration & Tradition We buy feed barley, feed wheat, oats, soybeans, corn & canola

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year

LAND FOR SALE BY TENDER Completed Tenders & a $20,000 Deposit per parcel are invited to be received up to 12:00PM (noon) on January 4, 2016 (the “deadline”) at: Brown & Associates Law Office Box 1240, 71 Main Street Carman, Manitoba R0G 0J0 Attn: Mona Brown/Carol Roulette Ph: (204)745-2028 Property for sale: Any or all of: E 1/2 of NE 1/4 23-8-3 WPM (80 acres) Title No. 2561865/4 SW 1/4 24-8-3 WPM Excepting Plan 1710 MLTO (150 acres) Title No. 2561884/4 S 1/2 of S 1/2 NW 1/4 24-8-3 WPM (40 acres) Title No. 2561883/4 (the “Land”) Located in the Rural Municipality of Grey Conditions of Tender 1. Completed tenders, in the form prepared by Brown & Associates Law Office, must be received by the deadline to be considered. To obtain a tender form or more information, contact Brown & Associates Law Office.

2. Each Tender must be accompanied by a certified cheque, money order or bank draft, payable to Brown & Associates Law Office (in trust), in the amount of $20,000 per parcel.

3.

Highest Tender or any Tender need not necessarily be accepted.

4. The Possession date & the due date of the balance of Tender Price shall be the 15th day of January, 2016.

NOTRE USED OIL 5. be The depositDAME of $20,000 per parcel will forfeited if a successful Tenderer does not & FILTER DEPOT finalize or complete the terms of the Agreement & Sale.

•6. Buy Used Oil of Purchase • Buy Batteries The maker of any Tender relies entirely upon • Collect Used Filters • Collect Oil Containers his/her personal inspection & knowledge of the Land, independent the representations made Southern andof Western Manitoba by the vendor or the solicitor & agent of the venTel: 204-248-2110 dor. The Land will be sold “as is” & the bidder is solely responsible to determine the value & condition of the Land, Land quality, Land use, environmental condition & any other information pertaining to the Land.

MALT BARLEY SEED/FEED/GRAIN

SEED/FEED/GRAIN Feed Grain

COME SEE US AT AG DAYS IN THE CONVENTION HALL BOOTH 1309

REAL ESTATE Land For Sale

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

REAL ESTATE Land For Sale

CERTIFIED CONVENTIONAL CM440 GRAZING CORN. Early maturing, leafier for increased grazing yield. No planter required. Swath or stand graze cattle, sheep, bison & for wildlife food plots. Early booking discounts til Dec. 31. CanaMaize Seed Inc., 1-877-262-4046, www.canamaize.com

COMMON SEED Various PASTURE BLEND FALL RYE. (204)526-2527, (204)526-7374, Holland MB.

Phone

SEED / FEED / GRAIN SEED/ FEED/GRAIN Feed Grain

BUYING:

HEATED CANOLA & FLAX • Competitive Prices • Prompt Movement • Spring Thrashed

“ON FARM PICK UP”

1-877-250-5252

WE BUY OATS Call us today for pricing Box 424, Emerson, MB R0A 0L0 204-373-2328

FRONTLINE TANK CONTAMINATION 2014-2015 We have documented thousands of acres of canola that were severely damaged from Frontline tank contamination. With our investigation our clients have been successful with their claims. For info or assistance contact

BACK-TRACK INVESTIGATIONS

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

Vanderveen Commodity Services Ltd. Licensed and Bonded Grain Brokers

37 4th Ave. NE Carman, MB R0G 0J0 Ph. (204) 745-6444 Email: vscltd@mts.net Andy Vanderveen · Brett Vanderveen Jesse Vanderveen

A Season to Grow… Only Days to Pay!

For Pricing ~ 204-325-9555

NOW BUYING Confection and Oil Sunflowers, Brown & Yellow Flax and Red & White Millet Edible Beans Licensed & Bonded Winkler, MB.

TRAILERS TRAILERS Trailers Miscellaneous 80 MISC FLAT DECK semi-tailers; also 4 pindle hitch sprayer/equipment trailers. Pics & prices at www.trailerguy.ca Phone:(306)222-2413.

Sasktaoon, SK. STOCK TRAILER 16-FT BUMPER pull, $3200; 20ft GN, $3500; GN flat deck, 25-ft with ramps, $5500; 36-ft Dually with ramps, $6000; 28-ft flat deck, $7500; 40-ft Dually, $8500; 48-ft double drop, suitable for farm use, $6000; Dollys, $2000.

(204)857-8403.

CAREERS CAREERS Help Wanted DUFFERIN MARKET GARDENS is accepting applications for seasonal Farm Workers. Duties may include planting, weeding, harvesting & packing fresh vegetables. Expect long hrs, much bending & heavy lifting. Experience not necessary but an enthusiastic work ethic is required. Start April 2016.

Wages $11/hr. Near Carman, MB. Forward resume w/references to Fax: (204)745-6193 Mail Box 1051, Carman, MB, R0G 0J0.

HELP WANTED: Feeding & care of dairy cattle.

The position requires a detail-oriented, reliable person who is able to work efficiently w/farm machinery for feeding, bedding & manure removal. If interested, please send your resume to borstlap@xplornet.com or call (204)745-7864, Haywood, MB. SEED CLEANING PLANT OPERATOR & FARM WORKER. Duties include operating state of the art seed cleaning equipment and general maintenance.

Experience an asset but will train a suitable candidate. A general knowledge of the agriculture industry is a definite asset. Off-season may involve operating farm equipment. Class 1 license an asset but not required. Salary dependent upon qualifications.

Group benefits package. This is a full-time permanent position in a modern seed cleaning facility and grain & special crop farm operation 5-miles south of Dauphin. Deadline for applications Dec 14/15. Apply to: Fisher Seeds Ltd., RR 5 Comp 111, Dauphin MB R7N 2T8, (204)622-8800 or fax (204)622-8809 or email rod@fisherseeds.com We thank all who apply but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

CAREERS Management Secretary/Treasurer: P/T, work from home contract with the Manitoba Simmental Association. Applicants must have transportation & a home office. For full job description go to www.mbsimmental.ca Apply by email to donalee@midcan.com or by mail to MSA, Box 142, Cartwright, MB R0K 0L0.

Deadline for applications is December 30th.

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*For commercial use only. Offer subject to credit qualification and approval by CNH Industrial Capital Canada Ltd. See your New Holland dealer for details and eligibility requirements. CNH Industrial Capital Canada Ltd. standard terms and conditions will apply. Depending on model, a down payment may be required.

Offer good through December 31, 2015, at participating New Holland dealers in Canada.

Offer subject to change. Taxes, freight, set-up, delivery, additional options or attachments not included in price. © 2015 CNH Industrial Capital America LLC. All rights reserved. New Holland Agriculture is a trademark registered in the United States and many other countries, owned by or licensed to CNH Industrial N.V., its subsidiaries or affiliates. CNH Industrial Capital is a trademark in the United States and many other countries, owned by or licensed to CNH Industrial N.V., its subsidiaries or affiliates.

USED EQUIPMENT www.agdealer.com/raymorenh

COMBINES

2015 NH CX8090 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $459,000 2013 NH CX8090 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $344,000 2011 NH CX8080. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$175,000

COMBINE HEADS

2015 NH 840CD-35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $89,000 2015 NH 840CD-35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $89,000 2015 NH 840CD-35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $89,000 1993 MB 960 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8,500 2010 NH 94C-42FT CR/CX . . . . . . . . . . . $59,000 2010 NH 94C-36FT CR/CX . . . . . . . . . . . $45,000 2009 NH 94C-36FT CR/CX . . . . . . . . . . . $49,000 2009 NH 94C-40FT CR/CX . . . . . . . . . . . $54,900 2009 NH 94C-30FT CR/CX . . . . . . . . . . . $39,000

677851

‘15 Elmers 1150

‘13 New Holland H7460-16FT

Disc Mower Conditioner, Excellent cond., CHEVRON RUBBER ROLLS, MOMAX MODULAR DUTTER BAR, HYD TONGUE 733839

$6,200

737582

$344,000

Haul Master Grain Cart, Excellent cond., 1200BU, TRANSFER TRACKS, SCALES, AGRIMATICS, TARP, PIVOTING AUGER

‘00 Case IH 2388

718052

$33,000

$110,000

716097

2011 NH CR9080. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $269,000 2011 NH CR9080. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $239,900 2010 NH CX8080 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $209,900 2010 NH CX8070 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $190,000 2008 NH CX8080 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$175,000 2003 NH CR970 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $125,000 2003 NH CX840 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $76,900 2000 CIH 2388 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $62,000 1998 JD 9610 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$51,000 1998 NH TR98 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $28,900

‘13 New Holland CX8090

Combine, 682hrs, 449HP, Excellent cond., 520 DUALS, CAST, Y&M, SPREADERS, HIDS, 790CP-15FT

2001 FC 67 XL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17,000 2000 SPAIR 3200 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$10,900 2013 NH SP.240F XP 1200GAL 100FT $269,000 2012 NH SP.240F XP 1200GAL-100FT $235,000

TRACTORS

2009 NH TV6070 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $83,000 2003 NH TM140 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $55,900 1995 NH 9680 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $76,000 2006 CIH STX480. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $159,000

SWATHERS

2013 NH H8060-36FT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $119,000 2013 NH H8060-36FT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $119,000 2012 NH H8060-36FT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$118,000 2008 NH H8040-36FT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $79,000

‘11 New Holland CX8080

$14,900 Windrower, 635hrs, Excellent cond., 36FT, SCHUMACHER, UII, DELUXE CAB, CAB SUSPENSION

MISC.

Baler/Round 2008 NH BR7090 . . . . . . . .$14,900 Truck 2003 IHC 9900I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $38,000 Tires 2012 GDYR 380/90R46 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Call Lawn Tractor 2012 CK LTX1050KW. . . . . . $1,799 Header Hay 1994 CIH 8820 . . . . . . . . . . . $4,900 Deep Tillage 1984 FC 800 . . . . . . . . . . . .$10,000 Deep Tillage 1984 MR CP750. . . . . . . . . .$16,000 Grain Auger 2003 FK 1370TM . . . . . . . . . $9,500 Harrow Heavy 2007 MR FIELD PRO-70 $21,900 ATV 2009 CK 3100S. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9,250 Mower Conditioner 2013 NH H7460-16FT Rubber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $33,000 Mower/Batwing 2014 SU XH1500 S3 SERIES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $26,900 Mower/Zero Turn 2012 CK RZT 54 KW $3,650 Mower/Zero Turn 2010 CK TANK 60 $4,900 734008

‘10 New Holland 94C-36FT

Header, Excellent cond., 36FT, DOUBLE KNIFE DRIVE, 6 BAT UII 42IN DIAMETER ONE PIECE 738299

Combine, 2260hrs, 360HP, Good cond., 520 DUALS, 600/65R28 STEERS, LARGE TOUCH SCREEN DISPLAY, CR

‘08 New Holland H8040-36FT

1999 MB 9200. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $46,900 1989 JD 590 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,500

677738

677757

$79,000

$21,900

SPRAYERS

‘10 New Holland 94C-42FT CR/CX ‘15 New Holland 840CD-35FT

‘11 New Holland CR9080

‘07 Morris FIELD PRO-70

Harrow, Good cond., 70FT, STANDARD TINE ADJUST

2008 NH 94C-36FT CR/CX . . . . . . . . . . . $39,000 2008 NH 94C-36FT CR/CX . . . . . . . . . . . $42,000 2005 NH 94C-30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25,900 2010 MB FD70-35FT JD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $75,429

736273

Combine, 1135hrs, Good cond., 620 DUALS, S3, SID’S, DSP, DELUX CHOPPER, 790CP-15

$269,000

$83,000 ‘14 SeedMaster CT6012

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

Draper Head, 42FT CR/CX, GUAGE WHEELS, Header, 35FT, TRANSPORT, GUAGE WHEELS, SPLIT UII REEL, HYD F/A, HYD TILT AHHC, X-AUGER

737584

736163

$169,000

737591

‘08 New Holland BR7090

Round Baler, Good cond., 1.5M PICK UP, LACED BELTS, 31X13.5-15 TIRES, HYD, PICK UP

$51,000

2014 MR C2 51FT-12IN C/W 9450 TBH $195,000 2014 SH 8412 LARGE REARS 8-RUN TBH. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $199,000 2014 NH P1070 TBH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $115,000 2014 NH P1060 TBH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $82,000 2014 SH 8412 C/W P1060 & P1070 . . . $345,000 2013 NH P1060 TBH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $76,000 2011 NH P2050 58FT-12IN C/W 2 P1040’S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $135,000 1994 MR MAXIM 1 50FT-10IN . . . . . . . . . .$12,900 2009 NH P2070 70FT X 12IN. . . . . . . . . . $65,000 2004 NH SD440 51FT-12IN . . . . . . . . . . . $35,000 2010 JD 5000-51FT c/w 1910 TBH . . . . . $74,500 1998 JD 1900 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$13,900

Air Drill, Excellent cond., 51FT-12IN, 4-1/2”STEEL, 6-RUN SS, LIQ, 550LB TRIPS

$59,000

SEEDING

‘04 New Holland SD440-51FT-12IN

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

‘98 John Deere 9610

Combine, 4112hrs, Excellent cond.

739591

‘10 New Holland CX8070

Combine, 1160hrs, Excellent cond., 900/60R32 TIRES/600/65R28 REARS, HD LIFT CYL, 76C

$175,000

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

‘13 New Holland SP.240F XP

737592

$45,000

‘12 New Holland SP.240F XP

Air Drill, NH Opener, Double Shoot, Floatation Tires

693358

$239,900

‘09 New Holland P2070 - 70’

736280

‘09 New Holland TV6070

Tractor, 4WD, 2875hrs, 155HP, Good cond., 82LB LOADER, THIRD FLOOR PEDAL, WHEEL WEIGHTS, 480/85R34 R1

$35,000

$235,000

679668

$65,000

618931

Combine, 2730hrs, Good cond., 30.5X32 FRONTS, ROCK TRAP, HOPPER TOPPER

$119,000 ‘13 New Holland H8060-36FT

$89,000

‘15 Versatile 450

Tractor, 4WD, 500HP, Excellent cond., STD, Windrower, 298hrs, 190HP, Excellent cond., 800’s, 98GPM, 6 REMOTES, E-PRO STEERING 36FT, DELUXE CAB, CAB SUSPENSION, DELUXE LED LIGHTS, 600/65R

677744

$175,000

‘95 New Holland 9680

Tractor, 4WD, 6808hrs, Excellent cond., 20.8R42 DUALS, STANDARD, 4 REMOTES

677746

$190,000

677742

$270,000

690840

$76,000

737580

‘08 New Holland CX8080

Combine, 1785hrs, 360HP, Good cond., 900/65R32 Tires, CAST, BLOWERS,76C Swathmaster

Highway #2 South

Highway #6 North

Highway #10 East

Fax: 306-946-2613

Fax: 306-746-2919

Fax: 306-782-5595

Ph: 306-946-3301

Ph: 306-746-2911

Ph: 306-783-8511

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MORE NEWS LOCAL , NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL NEWS

Cattle GHGs seen down in the EU

Mobilizing for change

Better manure management will lessen greenhouse gas production Brussels / Reuters

G

reenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from agriculture are expected to decline slightly by 2025 helped by better management of manure and a drop in beef production, which accounts for half of total EU farm emissions, the European Commission said Dec. 2.

In a presentation at the EU Agricultural Outlook Conference, the commission pegged GHG emissions from agriculture to fall 1.6 per cent between 2013 and 2025. Cattle would remain the largest contributor, amounting to half of the emissions.

However, the commission expected beef cattle emissions to fall by six per cent in the 10 years to 2025, citing a change in manure management technology and a drop in the number of animals as the main reasons.

Manure management accounts for about onesixth of greenhouse emissions from agriculture in the EU, data from the EU’s statistical office Eurostat showed.

Arable land and pasture also largely contribute to GHG emissions with a total share in agriculture of 32 per cent, due mainly to crop residues and mineral fertilizers, the commission noted in its outlook.

Agriculture as a whole represented about 10 per cent of the EU’s total GHG emissions in 2012, according to Eurostat.

Beef and veal production in the EU was projected to fall nearly 3.8 per cent in the decade ahead, curbing growth in overall EU meat output to less than one million tonnes over the period, it said.

This partly reflected meat consumption in the EU which was expected to resume a downward trend to reach 66.7 kg per capita by 2025, close to the levels of 2008 when the economic crisis hit the global economy, the commission also said.

This was in contrast to a forecast 15 per cent rise in global meat demand over 2015-25, representing almost 50 million tonnes in extra consumption that was equal to annual EU meat production, it said.

Plant for the Planet Foundation members speak together during the World Climate Change Conference 2015 (COP21) in Le Bourget, near Paris, France, December 3, 2015. photo: REUTERS/Jacky Naegelen

Prepare for climate change, conference told Warmer winters will increase the risk of diseases and pests farmers haven’t had to deal with before Pressure

By Alex Binkley Co-operator contributor

W

hile climate change might extend the growing season in Canada’s northern regions, it will also bring challenges that farmers need to prepare for, says Ron Bonnet, president of the Canadian Federation of Agriculture.

Weather patterns will be the most affected, he told the Food Security and Climate Change conference sponsored by the Canadian Climate Forum. While there is always the threat of prolonged droughts, “Canada will become wetter and warmer with changes in precipitation. The challenge for farmers is how can we adapt to this?”

Tile drainage can remove excess standing water, he added.

“But warmer winters will bring a greater risk of disease and pests we haven’t encountered before.

We won’t be able to count on the frost to get rid of them.”

At the same time, the world’s demand for food will grow.

“We’ll have to use every tool in the tool box to meet the need,” he said.

Government plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions will put pressure on farmers to change their practices, he noted. Many, such as no-till cropping to reduce fuel use and improve soil fertility as well as rotational grazing, are already widely practised. Farm environmental plans are common across the country.

“Governments need to be able to provide extension advice to farmers on ways to make their operations more environmentally friendly,” he added. Any controls or limits based on farmers “have to be transparent, understandable and equitable. “We need a national food strategy that brings everyone into the discussion,” he said. “We have to make sure the food policy lines up with consumer expectation.”

Don Lemmen, climate change research manager at Natural Resources Canada, said that for now, Canadian farmers need to adapt to climate change as transformational changes in energy use are well into the future.

“The impact of climate change on Canada is uncertain,” he added. However, the threat of rising world temperatures and weather destabilization is greater

“We need a national food strategy that brings everyone into the discussion. We have to make sure the food policy lines up with consumer expectation.”

Ron Bonnet CFA

in the middle-latitude countries, where food production has already been affected. “Tropical and subtropical areas are becoming drier. There likely will be a decrease in agriculture yields depending on how countries adapt to climate change.”

Rising temperatures A lot more research on rising world temperatures and unpredictable weather patterns is needed to help countries prepare adaptation plans.

While the upcoming meeting in Paris on climate change will be looking for international agreement on mitigation measures, most of the short-term focus will be on adapting to changing weather, he said.

Thomas Pedersen, chairman of the Climate Forum, said

2014 was the warmest year on record and “2015 will be at least as warm. Every degree rise in temperature increases the risk of erratic weather. Drier places will likely become drier and wetter ones wetter. “ We d o n’t w a n t t h e Mediterranean area to become any drier, nor the interior of the North American continent,” he said. “Warmer areas already bear the fingerprints of climate change.”

The end result will be food shortages and then higher prices. One only has to remember food riots back in 2008 when global grain stocks hit all-time lows. This was in the midst of searing drought in Syria, which destabilized first that country and now many of its neighbours.

Extreme weather’s threat to food security seen growing Natural disasters are affecting farming twice as often as in the 1980s Rome/Reuters

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rought, floods and other extremes of weather have become more frequent and severe in the past 30 years and pose a rising threat to food security in developing countries, the United Nations food agency said Nov. 26.

Natural disasters caused worldwide damage worth $1.5 trillion, more than the annual GDP of Australia, between 2003 and 2013 and hit agriculture hard, the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) said in a report (all figures US$).

It said they were occurring almost twice as often as in the 1980s, hampering efforts to eradicate hunger and poverty.

Ahead of a major UN climate conference in Paris, the FAO called for more investment in disaster response and recovery, and in adaptation to climate change, to make the farming sector more resilient.

“This year alone, small-scale farmers, fisherfolk, pastoralists and foresters — from Myanmar to Guatemala and from Vanuatu to Malawi — have seen their livelihoods eroded or erased by cyclones, droughts, floods and earthquakes,” FAO director general Graziano Da Silva wrote in the report.

The damage is most keenly felt in developing economies. In sub-Saharan Africa, for instance, agriculture and agribusiness together on average make up half of economic output.

The report singled out the damage that drought has done to food processing in Kenya, and the effect of floods on cotton and rice production in Pakistan.

Two and a half billion people worldwide depend on agriculture for their livelihoods, but only 4.2 per cent of total official development funds was spent on the sector between 2003 and 2012, against a UN target of 10 per cent, FAO said.

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Should livestock farmers need a degree?

Profound changes in society require a different response to reassuring the public about animal care

By Alex Binkley Co-operator contributor

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ith growing public scrutiny of livestock production, the time has come to consider requiring livestock farmers to be professionals like lawyers, doctors and accountants, said a veteran animal welfare educator.

The training and certification a livestock production professional would require “would be the most powerful way to assure the public about animal care,” said David Fraser, a professor in the animal welfare program at the University of British Columbia.

Farming “is already a job and a way of life,” he told the recent conference of the C a n a d i a n Fa r m e d A n i m a l Health and Welfare Council.

“It c o u l d b e t r a n s f o r m e d into a profession that people

Most farmers consider themselves professionals. Some are suggesting they make it official. photo: thinkstock

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h e Sa s k a t c h e w a n Wheat Development C o m m i s s i o n (SWDC) says export wheat prices are similar to or higher than last October, but farmers are receiving about $20 per tonne less.

“Rail transpor tation and handling capacity have not improved and this is being reflected in even lower returns for producers and a lower share of export values as the year progresses,” SWDC chair Bill Gehl said in a news release.

“We were forecasting this would cost farmers $2 billion (this crop year) but it’s likely to be closer to $3 billion now if this keeps up,” Gehl said during an interview.

Norma Windle was one of 15 participants in the workshop led by microbiologist Gary Graumann.

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t t o Vo n B i s m a r c k famously once said, “Laws are like sausages; it is better not to see them being made.”

But the Prussian statesman wasn’t in the sausage-making business.

Those who are, or simply experimenting at home with new methods, ingredients or recipes, need to know — and seeing is believing.

That’s what drew 15 participants from across Manitoba to a full-day workshop at the Food Development Centre here earlier this month.

They came to hear MAFRD meat microbiologist and food systems risk-mitigation specialist Gary Graumann talk about protein binders, smoking, piston stuffers, cooking temperatures and other things sausage makers need to know, such as the kinds of cracks and holes listeria likes to hide in and why.

That underlines why these are serious subjects for secondary meat processors who need an in-depth understanding of best practices for recipe formulation, production materials, processing equipment and techniques.

Sausage making is an ageold tradition with many prized

family and cultural recipes.

But there are also many critically important considerations for safe handling of processed meat.

They emphasize that point.

Graumann noted that the word botulism is derived from the Latin word botulus, meaning “sausage.” That’s not a coincidence.

“I hope I’ve educated people on the safety aspect of it, and the functionality of all the ingredients, from what you’re adding and why, and provided a rationale,” he said.

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would trust more than one that is not regulated. Animal welfare is greatly affected by the care of farmers.”

Hi s v i e w s a re b a s e d o n a 44-year career as an animal welfare researcher and lecturer. He has expounded on his idea in an article in Livestock Science Magazine.

He’s not suggesting the current crop of livestock producers is doing a poor job.

Rather he thinks the profound changes in society require a different response to assuring the public that animals a re p ro p e r l y c a re d f o r o n farms. Just listen to all the ra n t s a b o u t f a c t o r y f a r m s with the advent of larger and more specialized livestock operations.

However, it’s not hard to see how many people view this trend as the industrialization of agr iculture, which they instinctively oppose.

Introducing a professional status would recognize the skills, knowledge and commitment needed to properly care for livestock, he said. It would be a longterm process. “Make it look like a profession providing ser vice; animal production could become a specialized occupation.”

Consumers want to know that livestock production practices are both scientifically sound and humane, he said. “If producers are open and able to address these concerns, it would bring us much closer together.”

Fraser said farmers should look at policies that have been introduced in Europe to restr ict confinement of farm animals and improve their living conditions. Is this approach preferable to moving to a professional livestock farmer?

If livestock producers were accredited professionals, they would be governed by ethical standards such as apply to doctors and others, he said. “That would really make it look like a profession.

Competence would be demonstrated by adherence to ethical norms.”

Current animal welfare a n d f o o d s a f e t y p ro g ra m s are checked by an outside agency, he notes. If livestock production was a profession, farmers would be verified by licensing bodies like the bar associations for lawyers and medical societies for doctors. “Participation in the licensing body would drive success.”

That way when concerns surface about animal welfare, the issue would go first to the livestock governing body to deal with, he noted. With the development of livestock care codes, Canadian farmers have shown they are addressing animal welfare issues.

Research shows that the knowledge and skill of the farmer has far more impact on the welfare of livestock than the size of the farm, he adds. “Quite different outcomes are found in the same type of environment.”

About the only thing Fraser couldn’t answer was what a certified livestock production professional would be called.

He’s open to suggestions.

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Minn., N.D. poultry still blocked at border The U.S. has self-declared as avian flu free STAFF

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hile the U.S. has declared itself free of high-path avian flu, Canada is still warning crossborder travellers not to bring in poultry or eggs from seven previously affected states.

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) on Nov. 26 — a.k.a. Thanksgiving Day in the U.S. — rolled out a statement to remind travellers that Canada’s restrictions remain in place on uncooked poultry products, live birds and eggs from Minnesota, North Dakota, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska and South Dakota.

“Shoppers who buy poultry or eggs in the U.S. should make sure the packaging indicates the product comes from a state other than an avian influenzaaffected state,” the CBSA said.

If a product’s state of origin is unclear, CBSA added, that product “may be prohibited from entry.”

For cross-border travellers, the list of restricted items from those states includes live birds, hatching eggs, eggs, yolks, egg whites, uncooked or partially cooked poultry meat, feathers, poultry manure/litter and laboratory materials containing poultry products or byproducts.

Live pet birds will be allowed if they arrive with the appropriate certification from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).

Commercial poultry and egg imports are restricted from “specific quarantine zones” in the seven affected states until further notice, according to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency.

No new detections of highly pathogenic (“high-path”) avian flu (HPAI) have been made anywhere in the U.S. since June 17, including in any of the 15 states where strains of the virus had been reported since Dec. 19 last year. Wild bird surveillance has turned up no new cases in the past three months, USDA said in mid-November.

Avian flu had been detected in birds at 219 properties across those 15 states, leading to destruction for over 48 million infected and/or exposed birds — including over 31 million and almost nine million in Iowa and Minnesota respectively.

Having met all the requirements laid out by the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE), the U.S. “has completely fulfilled the necessary actions and surveillance requirements to again self-declare itself free from HPAI,” Dr. John Clifford, deputy administrator for USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), wrote Nov. 18 in the agency’s final report to the OIE on the outbreak.

“Each outbreak has been closed after the requested three-month period of stamping out, disinfection and surveillance,” Clifford wrote, and “the HPAI event in the U.S. is considered closed.”

As a precaution, he added, “additional enhanced surveillance and procedures may continue” in affected states.

CFIA, in its latest statement on Canada’s restrictions, emphasized there’s “no food safety risk” with the affected U.S. products and the border

“Shoppers who buy poultry or eggs in the U.S. should make sure the packaging indicates the product comes from a state other than an avian influenza-affected state.”

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The CFIA in early October informed the OIE Canada had declared itself free of HPAI, following outbreaks at 13 properties in British Columbia last December and in February, and at three farms in southwestern Ontario in April.

Cross-border shoppers are still being warned not to bring eggs or uncooked poultry into Canada from seven states, despite the end of the U.S. outbreak. photo: thinkstock

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Handmade jewelry tells the story of Manitoba’s provincial soil

For the past five years members of Manitoba Soil Science Society have created the unique pendant/keychains, earrings, bracelets and rings with the distinct tricoloured soil of Newdale Clay Loam

Manitoba Soil Science Society member Marla Riekman carefully encases in resin the tiny layers of Newdale Clay Loam she and colleague John Heard scoop into metal findings to create a unique series of jewelry made with Manitoba’s provincial soil. PHOTOs: LORRAINE STEVENSON

BY LORRAINE STEVENSON Co-operator staff

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oil is sometimes called the earth’s skin. Why not wear a little of it next to our own and tell others about it?

That was the idea that came to Manitoba agronomist and then Manitoba Soil Science Society (MSSS) president Kim Brown-Livingston around the time Manitoba declared its own provincial soil — Newdale Clay Loam (NCL) — in 2010.

Brown-Livingston started to talk with MSSS colleagues about this not-to-be-missed chance to raise awareness and pique interest in soil and soil science.

They set to work to create jewelry made with the tricoloured NCL, purchasing metal jewelry forms to fill with tiny scoopfuls of each of the soil’s distinctive black, dark-brown and lighter-coloured soil horizons to encase in resin.

Today several hundred of the tiny monoliths now dangle from necks, ears and keychains, or encircle fingers and wrists of proud wearers around the world.

The first pendants debuted at an MSSS annual general meeting in 2011 but word soon spread of the unique conversation-starting agricultural accessories.

“We’ve had a lot of groups that have asked for these as speaker gifts,” says Marla Riekman, treasurer of the MSSS who continues to team up with colleague John Heard, incoming president of MSSS, to make a few dozen bracelets, rings, earrings and pendants each year.

Each piece of the stylish jewelry is also unique, depending on how the aggregates show up in each one.

“I have to say some of my favourites are actually the ones that have some of the little stones and rocks left in them,” says Riekman. “When you’re making a mini-monolith the ones that are most authentic are the ones with some stones left in it.”

The jewelry proved very popular as a gift to give to conference speakers, they’ve likely made about 500 of the different items over the past years, says Riekman.

“We’ve had a few different big orders come in which has been really great.”

Most recently, the 2015 M a n i t o b a Fa r m Wo m e n’s Conference organizers found the items a perfect fit for their event which was themed around International Year of Soils.

Over 100 agricultural journalists visiting Manitoba in 2012 to attend the Canadian Farm Writers’ Federation conference also received the pendants.

Possibly the greatest exposure at any one single event was during the 2014 World Congress on Conser vation Agriculture which was attended by nearly 400 international visitors from over 50 countries.

“A couple of hundred were given away there,” recalls Riekman. “It means that there’s a little bit of Manitoba soil all over the world.”

This is quintessentially made in Manitoba, adds Heard. “ They can’t be made in Japan,” he quips.

NCL was laid down with the last glaciers grinding its parent materials of granite, limestone and shale, then leaving it its wake a hummocky landscape, where 10,000 to 12,000 years more of growing grass and grazing bison established the soil.

The unique flora and fauna of that ancient Prairie landscape produced this soil’s characteristic colours, said Heard.

The main characteristic of Prairie soil is its dark-black top layer, which is found under land that’s been covered by grasslands.

“If it were a forested area it would be much more brown,” he said.

The soil used for making this one-of-a-kind jewelry comes from just north of Brandon at the site of the former Manitoba Zero Till Research Farm at the

Distinctive and stylish rings, earrings, pendants (which double as keychains) and bracelets made from Newdale Clay Loam.

heart of the some 1.3 million acres covered in NCL typifying the clay loam soils across western Manitoba.

Riekman, who is also the land management specialist (landscapes) with Manitoba Agriculture and Heard, the provincial soil fertility specialist continue to make batches of jewelry as need arises.

All proceeds from sales of the jewelry, which can also be purchased directly ($20 per item) support the ongoing work of the MSSS’s research, outreach and educational programming.

2015 was declared International Year of Soils by

the United Nations to remind the world of soil’s centrality in ensuring a productive food system and healthy environment, while at the same time the earth’s skin is at risk from climate change, expanding urbanization, pollution, overgrazing, and unsustainable soil and land management practices.

For more information about the Manitoba Soil Science Society log on to: www.mani toba-soils.ca.

To inquire about the jewelry please contact msss@umani toba.ca. lorraine@fbcpublishing.com

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Prairie fare Stay safe and healthy during extreme cold julie gardenrobinson Food and Nutrition Specialist NDSU Extension Service

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he roads are really greasy today. Be sure to allow plenty of extra time to get to work this morning,” the weather announcer said.

I looked bleary eyed at my alarm clock and saw that it was 5 a.m. I must have fallen asleep watching TV, then the station went off the air and came back on at 5 a.m.

Several inches of snow had fallen overnight, resulting in treacherous driving.

Ye s , w i n t e r h a d s w i f t l y appeared after an unseasonably warm autumn.

Well-bundled TV reporters cautioned our awakening city as they travelled the slick streets.

I did not want to leave my cosy spot and venture into our frozen land. I wanted to pull my soft, fluffy comforter over my head and hibernate for a few months.

Then I heard the sound of the snow blower outside the window. My husband was plowing our driveway. I felt a little guilty for not helping, but I fell asleep.

My radio/alarm clock went off at 6 a.m. with more dire warnings about driving slowly on the icy roads. Our TV was still on, so I was getting warnings in stereo.

I finally dragged myself out of bed and then attempted to motivate our kids to get ready for school. Yes, we needed to leave early.

I live in Fargo, which has the reputation for extreme cold, thick coats, caps with earflaps and unusual accents. Uff da! We really do not talk like the people in the movie.

Mo s t o f u s m a y g r u m b l e awhile when the snow piles are deep and the days are short.

We all need to be prepared for cold temperatures outdoors and power failures that may affect our indoor temperatures.

On the way to work, I came upon at least two car wrecks. I decided to review the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s “Extreme Cold” guide to prepare myself for the upcoming months. Try this quiz to see if you can answer these questions.

Question 1. Which of the following groups of people are particularly vulnerable to extreme cold?

(Choose any that apply.)

A: E lderly people with inadequate food, clothing or heating; B: People who are outdoors a long time, including the homeless; C: People who drink alcohol or use illicit drugs; D: I nfants in cold rooms or without proper clothing.

Question 2. Which two of the following are the most likely to warm you?

A: Hot coffee; B: Hot tea; beverage containing C: A alcohol; D: Hot cocoa; E: Warm broth.

Question 3. What is the name given to an abnormally low body temperature? Name at least two potential causes of this condition.

Question 4. What should you do if you suspect your feet or toes have frostbite?

A: Get into a warm area; B: Immerse your feet in warm water; C: Avoid walking; D: Avoid using a heating pad or the heat of a stove or fireplace for warming your feet, E: All of the above are correct.

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Question 5. List at least five items you should keep in your vehicle to be prepared for a breakdown in extremely cold weather.

The answers are: 1. All of these groups are vulnerable to extreme cold.

2. D and E - A warm, sweet beverage or a cup of broth-based soup, such as chicken noodle, will warm you faster than caffeinated or alcohol-containing beverages. Your body also needs the calories to maintain your temperature.

3. Hypothermia is an abnormally low body temperature, and it might be caused by cold temperatures or cool temperatures [40 F (4.4 C) or lower], particularly when a person gets wet from falling into cold water, or from rain or sweat.

4. E - All of these are the CDC’s recommendations.

5. B e sure you have your winter survival kit in your vehicle. The kit should include blankets, booster cables, tow rope, shovel, high-calor ie dried or canned food (and a can opener), a container of water, a can and matches (to melt snow for additional water), a flashlight, batteries and several other items on the “Extreme Cold” list (available at http://emergency.cdc. gov/disasters/winter/guide. asp).

Stay warm and well this winter. When the morning news makes you want to stay tucked in your cosy bed, here’s a tasty, warm beverage mix that might entice you to heat some water.

French Vanilla Coffee Mix 1/3 c. instant coffee (regular or decaffeinated) 1 c. instant skim milk powder 1/2 c. powdered non-dairy coffee creamer 1/3 c. white sugar 1/4 c. French vanilla instant pudding mix

Add the ingredients to a food processor. Pulse until thoroughly mixed and you have a smooth powder.

Store mixture in an airtight, pint-size glass or plastic container. For each serving, place 3/4 cup of boiling water in a mug and stir in two heaping teaspoons of mix.

Makes 16 servings. Each serving has 50 calories, 1 gram (g) fat, 2 g protein, 10 g carbohydrate, 0 g fibre and 65 milligrams sodium.

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Popular paint colours for 2016 The year ahead looks warm and peaceful CONNIE OLIVER Around the House

Golden yellow is reminiscent of sunny wheat fields.

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o matter what the temperature is outside, Canadian interiors will bask in warmth in 2016, according to CIL paint.

Think brown-hued neutrals, driftwood tones, natural brights, cloudy transluscents and soft pastels. These are warm, downto-earth colours, according to Alison Goldman, brand manager for CIL paint.

“The warmer 2016 tones deliver a more modern colour scheme that translates beautifully into any living space,” Goldman said.

Hues such as moss green, charcoal grey and brown-bagtoned shades, all reminiscent of military fatigues, contribute to a protective feel, Goldman explained.

Goldman recommended completing your room with goldtoned metallic finishes, which are “equally warm and make gorgeous accents.”

The year ahead is a good time to bring deep, lustrous yellow into your home, according to Mathieu Hamel, assistant brand manager for Sico paint, as golden yellow is reminiscent of sunny wheat fields.

“It’s reflective of people’s desire for cocooning, and wanting more natural living, simplicity, peace and refuge in their life,” he said.

Soothing, delicate shades of soft pastels will also be popular, according to Dulux Paints. “ The 2016 pastels are a charming assortment of mistycoloured, comforting hues,” said Mar tin Tustin-Fuchs, brand m anager for Dulux Paints.

“These aren’t your mother’s pastels,” Tustin-Fuchs said.

“They are more natural and pigment infused — they’re subdued yet vibrant, muddied yet rich, and subtle yet strong.”

Picture sunset shades of pale coral, blush pink, sandy yellow, dusty grey, sea-foam green and earthy tan brown.

When using pastels TustinFuchs suggests pairing with white, combining with some bright colours, balancing with wood or adding some metallic accessories.

Choosing the right colours can help to make rooms feel warm and calming. Maybe you’ll consider some new paint in the new year.

Connie Oliver is an interior designer from Gimli, Manitoba

The muted colours give a peaceful, soothing feel to this room. PHOTO: COURTESY SICO PAINT

Propagate houseplants using leaf cuttings The process is a slow one so start soon so plants will be decent size by spring

By Albert Parsons Freelance contributor

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uring the winter we gardeners like to keep busy in our indoor gardens. It is a pleasure to have our hands in the dirt while looking out the window at swirling snow! One task that can be performed at this time of year is the propagation of some of our favourite houseplants and one way to do this is by using leaf cuttings.

Although there are other common methods of propagation, such as root division, using leaf cuttings will provide the greatest number of new plants and since this is a relatively slow process, it is wise to do it now so that the new plants will be a decent size come spring.

T h e re a re b a s i c a l l y t w o methods to propagate plants using leaf cuttings. The first is to use a leaf that has a piece of petiole (leafstalk) attached.

This method would be suitable for plants whose leaves are attached to the main stem by a substantial petiole, such as coleus, African violets, pepperomias, and many succulents.

The process is fairly simple: snip leaves off a parent plant near the main stem, retaining the leafstalk on each leaf.

Dip the end of the petiole into

rooting hormone, shake off the excess, and insert the cutting into damp potting medium.

Use a peat-based mix with lots of sand and/or perlite in it to create a light mix that retains moisture but allows lots of air into the mix.

Insert the cuttings (several can be planted into a single container) with the leaf tips pointed toward the outside of the pot and do not allow the leaves to touch the damp potting mix. Firm the soil around each cutting. I always sprinkle a bit of insecticide powder onto the soil surface before I start to plant, to deter fungus gnats.

To propagate plants that have a very insignificant or no petiole, simply cut the leaves from the stem of the parent plant with a sharp knife, being careful not to damage either the stem or the base of the leaves.

After the leaves are removed from the plant’s main stem, you may want to tweak the cut on each leaf by slicing off a bit of any short petiole that is present; make the cut on a slant if possible. This method of propagation works best with leaves that are somewhat leathery as softer ones might rot before they root.

The base of each leaf is dipped into rooting hormone and then inserted into the pot-

ting mix, with about the bottom quarter to one-third of the leaf being buried in the soil. Many leaves can be planted into the same pot, and to accommodate the most leaves, plant them parallel to each other facing the same direction.

The third method of leaf propagation using leaf cuttings is to use split vein cuttings. Rex begonias, other fancy leaf begonias, and gloxinias are some of the plants often propagated in this way. Leaves are removed from the parent plant and most of the leafstalk is removed. For the split vein method, the leaf is placed face down and a sharp knife is used to make a number of cuts across several prominent veins.

The leaf is then placed with the underside down on the surface of damp planting medium and pressed firmly in place so that there is good contact between the planting medium and the cut veins in the leaves.

Clips, wire, toothpicks or other devices can be used to secure the leaves if they start to curl.

A variation of split vein cuttings is to use leaf wedge cuttings. Using this method, the leaf is placed face down on a surface and a semi-circle is cut in the centre of the leaf to remove the petiole. Then the remainder of the leaf is cut

Clockwise from upper left: split vein cutting, leaf wedge cutting, leaf cutting with petiole (leafstalk) intact, succulent leaf with no petiole. PHOTO: ALBERT PARSONS

into wedges, with each wedge having a prominent vein at its base. The wedges are inserted into the planting medium after being dipped into rooting hormone.

Any pot of cuttings should be tented with plastic to keep the planting medium moist.

The process is a slow one; it will be six weeks to three months before new growth emerges from the base of the leaf cut-

tings and many weeks before the tiny plantlets will be large enough to be removed from the parent leaf and potted up.

If this task is performed in early winter, the job should be complete by spring, when you will have to decide what you are going to do with all your new plants.

Albert Parsons writes from Minnedosa, Manitoba

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COUNTRY CROSSROADS

Time to start thinking about cross-country skiing

READER’S PHOTOS

Provides great exercise, inexpensive to start and suitable for all ages

By Donna Gamache Freelance contributor

W

e never know what winter will bring us — deep snow, bitter-cold temperatures, or mild spells with little snow. But whatever the conditions, it’s time now to start planning for some outdoor activities, and one of the best of these is cross-country skiing.

Cross-country or Nordic skiing is one of the healthiest types of exercise as it is a full-body exercise, using a variety of muscles. A recreational skier can burn about 400 to 600 calories in an hour, while racers may burn up to 800 to 1,000 calories per hour. The cardiovascular system particularly benefits, since the heartbeat rate increases significantly. Medical research also indicates that skiing may ease symptoms of seasonal affective disorder (SAD) and depression.

Cross-country skiing is suitable for both young and old. In our ski club — the Bittersweet Club, south of Bagot (and north of Treherne) — we have had two- and three-year-olds trying out skis, as well as one 90-year-old member who usually skis several times a week. Skiers adjust their speed and distance according to their abilities and energy.

Beginners can stick to trails that are flat with a few rolling hills; experienced skiers can seek out the longer, hillier routes. A little time studying a trail map or speaking to other skiers will usually help determine which routes are the best for different skills. And, if you come to a hill that looks beyond your ability, you can always take off your skis and walk down — beside the trail, never right on it.

Cross-country skiing is a relatively inexpensive sport in which to get started. Second-hand skis may be available for purchase at some shops or ski clubs, but if you haven’t skied before, you might want to rent or borrow some first. In MacGregor, our local Jackrabbit program for children lends equipment free of charge a couple of times a week.

Sunday afternoons, there are also a few sets of skis and boots for adults to borrow to use on the local golf course trails. Other clubs, such as the Windsor Park Nordic Centre in Winnipeg, rent equipment for about $10 a time, and some ski shops also have rentals, available by the day or weekend.

Riding Mountain National Park PHOTO: DONNA GAMACHE

Except for boots, specialized clothing is not necessary. Just remember not to dress too warmly.

The key is to wear layers and carry a backpack so that you can remove excess clothing if you get too warm. On pleasant days I often wear a sweatshirt and summer jacket; I may feel a little cool at the beginning but after 10 minutes or so, I soon warm up. On colder days, I dress warmer, particularly thicker gloves or mitts.

Nordic skiing is one of the fastest-growing winter sports. Karin McSherry, executive director of the Cross-Country Ski Association of Manitoba, said last winter that CCSAM membership had jumped from 950 to 2,000 members in the last 10 years. Many of our provincial parks have groomed trails, as does Riding Mountain National Park (which is now looked after in winter by volunteers from nearby communities and by members of Friends of Riding Mountain). A park pass is required for provincial parks and for Riding Mountain.

Besides parks, there are many non-profit volunteer-run ski clubs throughout the province.

Visitors are welcome, but skiers should sign in to be protected by liability insurance. Donations are appreciated to help pay grooming and upkeep expenses.

To find information on skiing locations and conditions in Manitoba check out: www.ccsam.ca/ where-to-ski/ and http://www.gov.mb.ca/conser vation/parks/recreation/skiing.html.

Donna Gamache writes from MacGregor, Manitoba

Where is this barn?

T

his barn was photographed by former Manitoba Co-operator editor Bob Hainstock in the early 1980s but its whereabouts are unknown and, unlike other photos published recently in this paper, there is no other information available about it.

Gordon Goldsborough, webmaster and journal editor with the Manitoba Historical Society (MHS) is looking for more information about it, including its GPS co-ordinates, to include on a map of historic sites being prepared for the Manitoba Historic Society.

Can a Co-operator reader answer any these questions? Even one reply to one question is much appreciated, says Goldsborough, who wants to figure out what percentage of barns published in Hainstock’s 1986 book Barns of Western Canada: An Illustrated Century remain standing. Goldsborough is not trying to compile an inventory all old barns, but to get an indication of the rate at which old barns are disappearing from the landscape.

1. Where is/was the building located? Geographic co-ordinates (latitude and longitude or section-township-range) would be very helpful.

2. Is the building still standing? If so, in what condition is it? How does it look compared to the 1980s? Has it undergone any major renovations through the years? For what purpose was it used in the past?

What is its present use?

3. If the building is no longer standing, when did it come down? Was it demolished, burned, or moved? If removed from its original site, where is it now?

4. Who was the original owner? Who owns it now? Is the present owner related to the original one? A family name would be helpful, even if first names are unknown.

5. Contact information to the present owner, such as a phone number, would be helpful but not essential.

If you have any information about this barn please contact Gordon Goldsborough at: email: gordon@mhs.mb.ca telephone: (204) 474-7469 mail: 2021 Loudoun Rd. Winnipeg, Man. R3S 1A3

Finishing up the last of the summer berries. PHOTOS: LILLIAN DEEDMAN

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2014 New Holland T9.670HD, Hrs: 650 608 HP, Certified Pre-Owned . . . . . . . . $374,000 W 2009 New Holland T9050HD, Hrs: 3572 485 HP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $155,000 A 2002 Buhler Versatile 2360, Hrs: 3081 360 HP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $115,000 W 1981 Versatile 935, Hrs: 6800 330 HP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25,000 W 1980 Versatile 555, Hrs: 6300 210 HP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$14,500 A

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2002 McCormick MTX175, Hrs: 2105 176 HP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $59,000 P 2008 Farm Pro WDK3100Q, Hrs: 969 82 HP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$29,000 A 2012 New Holland BOOMER 25, Hrs: 89 27 HP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $13,000 W 2001 Kubota BX1800D, Hrs: 900 18 HP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,900 W

SKID STEERS

2012 New Holland C238, Hrs: 235 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $63,000 W 2013 New Holland C232, Hrs: 1175 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $49,000 W 2011 Bobcat S750, Hrs: 550 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $45,000 W 2008 Case 445/ S-3, Hrs: 810 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $38,000 P 2003 New Holland L190, Hrs: 7000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$19,000 E

BALERS

2006 Vermeer 605M, Netwrap, Hyd PU, 1000 PTO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$18,500 R 2008 Vermeer 605M, Wide PU, Twine Only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$17,000 E 2007 Massey Ferguson 2656A, Netwrap, Hyd PU, 1000 PTO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16,000 W 2007 New Holland BR780A, Bale Command, PU, Twine Only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $14,000 W 2003 New Holland BR780, 540 PTO, Autowrap, PU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $13,500 W 2004 New Holland BR780, Bale Command, Bale Kicker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$13,500 A 2006 New Holland BR780A, 1000 PTO, PU, Bale Command, Twine . . . . . . . . . . . . .$13,500 R 2007 New Holland BR780A, Autowrap, Hyd PU, Bale Kicker. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12,000 P 2000 New Holland 688, Autowrap, Twine, Bale Ramp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$10,000 R 2000 Vermeer 605L, Twine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$7,500 A 1994 Case IH 8465A, 540 PTO (Not Included) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,000 E 1985 Hesston 5585, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4,900 W

AIR DRILLS

2014 Bourgault 3320-84 w/7950, D/S, 84’, 12”, 950 bu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $460,000 A 2015 Bourgault 3720-60 w/7700, D/S, 60’, 10”, 700 bu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $399,000 A/F 2013 Bourgault 3320-76 w/6700, D/S, 76’, 12”, 700 bu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $325,000 A 2014 Bourgault 3710-60 w/7700, D/S, 60’, 10”, 700 bu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $275,000 A/F 2012 Morris CONTOUR 2-61 w/8650XL, D/S, 61’, 12”, 650 bu . . . . . . . . . . . $219,000 W/F 2011 Morris Contour-61 w/8370, S/S, 61’, 12”, 440 bu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $169,000 A 2011 New Holland P2070 w/SC430, D/S, 70’, 10”, 430 bu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $165,000 W/F 2011 Morris Contour-71 w/ 8370, S/S, 71’, 12”, 440 bu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $150,000 A 2005 Seed Master 6412 w/2011 Case ADX3430, D/S, 64’, 12”, 430 bu . . . . . . . $145,000 W 2013 Salford 525 w/JD 1910, D/S, 40’, 7.5”, 430 bu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $139,000 W 2008 Morris Contour-61 w/8370XL, D/S, 61’, 12”, 443 bu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $130,000 W/F 2011 New Holland P2070-70, D/S, 70’, 12” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$119,000 R 2005 Seed Master 6012, D/S, 60’, 12”, 600 bu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $109,000 A 2008 Bourgault 3310-75, D/S, 75’, 10” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$90,000 A 2009 Bourgault 3310-74, D/S, 74’, 12” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$90,000 A 2008 New Holland P2060-70 w/ P1060, D/S w/Liquid, 70’, 10”, 430 bu . . . . . . . . $80,000 W 2009 Flexi-Coil 5500-70 w/4350, D/S, 70’, 10”, 430 bu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $80,000 W 1998 Flexi-Coil 6000-40 w/3450, D/S, 40’, 10”, 340 bu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $45,000 AéF 1996 Flexi-Coil 5000-45 w/2320, D/S, 45’, 9”, 230 bu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$39,000 A 2001 Flexi-Coil 5000-45 w/2340, S/S, 45’, 12”, 230 bu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $32,000 W 1994 Flexi-Coil 5000-39 w/ 2320, D/S, 39’, 12”, 230 bu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $29,000 W 1996 Flexi-Coil 5000-39 w/2320, D/S, 39’, 12”, 230 bu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$29,000 E 1993 Flexi-Coil 5000-57, S/S, 57’, 7.2” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$28,000 A 1997 Morris Maxim-39 w/7180, 39’, 10”, 180 bu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $22,000 W 1998 Morris Maxim-60 w/7300, S/S, 60’, 10”, 300 bu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$20,000 R 1993 Flexi-Coil 5000-39 w/1720, D/S, 39’, 9”, 170 bu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$20,000 R 1997 Morris Maxim-49 w/ 7240, S/S, 49’, 10”, 240 bu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $20,000 P Concord 4012, S/S, 40’, 12” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17,500 P 1994 Conserva Pak 5512, D/S, 55’, 12” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15,000 W 1996 Concord 4010, S/S, 40’, 10” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15,000 P 1998 Flexi-Coil 5000-57, S/S, 57’, 12” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12,000 W

1997 Flexi-Coil 5000-57, S/S, 57’, 12” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $12,000 W 1997 Morris Maxim-39 w/Flex Force V, S/S, 39’, 10”, 156 bu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $11,000 P 1997 Morris Maxim-49, 49’, 10”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$10,000 R

AIR TANKS

2014 Morris 9800, 815 bu ICT (Sectional Control) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $225,000 W 2009 Bourgault 6350, 350 bu D/S, Mech Rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$50,000 R 2007 Ezee-On 4350, 350 bu D/S, Single Fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $34,500 W 1999 Flexi-Coil 3450, 350 bu S/S, Mech Rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$29,000 R 2002 Case IH ADX 2230, 230 bu D/S, 6-Run, Single Fan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $19,500 W 1996 Bourgault 3225, 225 bu S/S, Mech Drive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$9,000 A

COMBINES

2013 New Holland CR9090 w/790CP, Hrs: 504 / 347, Certified Pre-Owned . . . $380,000 W 2014 New Holland CR8090 w/790CP, Hrs: 395 / 293 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $365,000 W 2013 New Holland CR9090 w/790CP, Hrs: 561 / 428, Certified Pre-Owned . . . $359,000 W 2014 New Holland CR8090 w/790CP, Hrs: 290 / 240 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $359,000 A/F 2013 New Holland CR8090 w/790CP, Hrs: 850 / 650 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $339,000 A/F 2013 New Holland CR8090 w/790CP, Hrs: 850 / 650 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $339,000 A/F 2010 New Holland CR9060 w/76C, Hrs: 969 / 725 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $195,000 W 2009 New Holland CR9060, Hrs: 1526 / 1142, No PU Header. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $185,000 A 2008 Case IH 7010, Hrs: 2203 / 1624, No PU Header . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $159,000 A 2008 New Holland CR9060 w/76C, Hrs: 2341 / 1815 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$159,000 R 2008 New Holland CX8080 w/76C, Hrs: 2302 / 1801 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$159,000 R 2005 New Holland CR960 w/76C, Hrs: 2363 / 1869 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$115,000 E 2003 New Holland CR970, Hrs: 3947 / 2912, No PU Header . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $110,000 A 2004 Case 2388 w/2015, Hrs: 2743 / 2102 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$90,000 A 1999 New Holland TR99 w/971, Hrs: 2352 / 1665 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $59,000 P 2001 New Holland TR99 w/971, Hrs: 1995 / 1568 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$39,000 E 1996 New Holland TR98, Hrs: 2621 / 2104. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$35,000 R 1998 New Holland TR98 w/971, Hrs: 2940 / 2343 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $34,000 W 1997 John Deere 9600, Hrs: 4587. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$29,000 A 1987 John Deere 7720 w/212, Hrs: 4720 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $25,000 P New Holland TR96 w/971, Hrs: 3552 / 1381 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$15,000 R 1995 New Holland TR97 w/971, Hrs: 3377 / 3030 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$15,000 R

BALE PROCESSORS

2007 Haybuster 2650, RH Discharge, Hyd Deflector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$13,900 R 2001 Haybuster 2554, 1000 PTO, Straw Cannon, RH Discharge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$9,500 A 2003 Haybuster 2640, 1000 PTO, RH Discharge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8,000 P 1999 Jiffy 900, 540 PTO, Hyd Chute, Grain Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,000 W 2001 Brandt VSF, Hyd Deflector, Square Bale Kit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,000 W

SPRAYERS

2011 New Holland SP.365F, Hrs: 963 1600Gal, 120” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $240,000 W 2010 John Deere 4930, Hrs: 1539 1200Gal 120’. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$220,000 R 2009 Miller Pro NITRO-4275, Hrs: 1315 1400Gal 120’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $199,000 A 2008 John Deere 4830, Hrs: 1893 1000Gal 100’. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $185,000 W 2009 Condor A40, Hrs: 1380 1000Gal 100’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $139,000 W 2006 Miller 3275, Hrs: 1823 1200Gal 120’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$110,000 R 2001 Willmar 8600, Hrs: 2700 1200Gal 90’. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$99,000 R 2007 Ag Shield 1250, 1250Gal 120’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $24,000 W 2004 Flexi-Coil 67XL, 1250Gal 90” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$18,000 A 2010 Ag Shield 1250, 1250Gal 120’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15,000 P 2002 Flexi-Coil S67, 800Gal 90’. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15,000 W Jetstream Overseer, 550Gal 60’. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9,900 W 1998 Flexi-Coil S67XLT, 1250Gal 110’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $9,000 A/F Brandt QF1500, 1200Gal 120’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6,800 W/F 1996 Bourgault 850 - CENTURION 111, 800Gal 100’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5,000 P 1989 Flexi-Coil System 60, 800Gal 80’ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,000 P