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Wet North America harvest adds pressure for farmers Cropland is soaking wet as harvest time winds down BY ROD NICKEL AND MICHAEL HIRTZER

The group says a good plan could help farmers be part of the solution and generate new revenue while doing it BY ALLAN DAWSON Co-operator staff

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anitoba farmers aren’t alone when it comes to grappling with a rainy harvest. North America’s wettest harvest in about five years is hiking farmers’ costs as they dry crops to avoid spoilage and forcing them to take price discounts that are pinching incomes already under stress.

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ricing carbon to encourage fewer greenhouse gas emissions and mitigate climate change will affect all Canadians, including farmers. How depends on the program each province implements. It could raise farmers’ nitrogen fertilizer and fuel costs, but sequestering carbon with zero-till or rotational grazing could earn credits offsetting some of those costs. And while some farm groups are in opposition, the Keystone Agricultural Producers (KAP) says since carbon pricing is political reality, it will focus on influencing the outcome to minimize the potential negative effects on farmers. Agriculture is Manitoba’s largest emitting sector, accounting for about 40 per cent of the province’s greenhouse gas, not including the Koch nitrogen plant in Brandon, which is the province’s single largest emitter. Transportation is the second-largest emitter at about 30 per cent. “A poorly designed carbon pricing system could do little more than increase costs for farmers, or it could leave out farmers entirely and bring you no benefits ever,” KAP general manager James Battershill said during a conference call with close to 40 farmers Oct. 4. “However, we think a well-designed carbon price could actually help farmers to be part of the solution and to generate some new revenue while doing it.” KAP says most Manitoba farmers are price-takers and can’t pass on a ‘carbon tax.’ See KAP CARBON on page 6 »

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microbe found in millet fields may prove to be the key to defeating Fusarium graminearum. Researchers at the University of Guelph, in a paper published in the journal Nature Microbiolog y, have shown a beneficial interaction between finger millet plants and microbes that live in their roots. This interaction seems to give the crop a natural resistance to fungal infection, something long known but little understood by the African and Asian subsistence farmers that grow the crop. Manish Raizada, a plant agr iculture professor, says the discovery could also point the way toward a natural treatment to thwart the pathogen in other important crops grown worldwide, including corn and wheat. He said the findings may help agricultural companies develop seed treatments using the microbes. Through microscope observations, researchers learned how the mechanism works. Sensing the pathogen near the plant roots, the microbe enters the soil and multiplies to millions of cells that form a protective barrier on the root surface. Even more striking, Raizada said, the plant’s root hairs grow to many times their

A field of finger millet, a crop widely grown by African and Asian subsistence farmers noted for its resistance to fungal disease. Photo: University of Guelph

normal length. Like layers in lasagna, the root hairs and the bacterial cells form a dense mat that traps the fungus. The reserchers found that natural products of these endophytic bacteria then kill the fungus. “This appears to be a new defence mechanism for plants,” said Raizada. He likens it to the human immune system, with immobile plant cells “recruiting” mobile microbes to seek out and destroy pathogens. The researchers believe this defence evolved in a kind of evolutionary arms race between the fungus and microbes.

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Wild roses are putting on their second show of the year. Delicate and beautiful with their pink blossoms in June, and now bright scarlet through and through. photo: sandi knight

Carbon tax alarms agriculture groups Too heavy-handed regulation that’s out of step with other countries could put Canadian farmers at a disadvantage BY ALEX BINKLEY Co-operator contributor

roposals for a carbon tax to help reduce emissions that cause climate change pose a major threat to Canadian farmers, says the Western Canadian Wheat Growers Association. Canadian farmers already have to cope with a tough climate, says Robin Speer, WCWGA executive director. “They’re already producing more food while using less land, water and fuel per bushel,” Speer said. New crop varieties, fertilizers and production practices have boosted production, already giving the sector an impressive track record of improvement in recent years. “But Canadian farmers are worried a carbon tax will undercut their ability to compete with farmers around the world without actually protecting the environment,” he said. Ron Bonnett, president of the Canadian Federation of Agriculture, said it’s essential that Canada move in step with the United States in adopting measures to fight climate change. “If we end up with a carbon cost different than our competitors, the agri-food sector will be in trouble,” he said. The CFA and its members are discussing how to respond to carbon tax proposals. “We know action has to be taken but there’s such a mix of proposals coming forward,” Bonnett said. One point farm groups need to make is that agriculture deserves credit for all the steps it has taken to reduce its carbon footprint. “We’ve made tremendous changes to increase production while reducing our emissions,” Bonnett said.

“If we end up with a carbon cost different than our competitors, the agrifood sector will be in trouble.” Ron Bonnett president of the Canadian Federation of Agriculture

There are steps governments could take to help such as supporting methane digesters for livestock operations and giving farmers credit for the carbon sink capability of their land. “The key item is for governments to be careful about not leaving us at a competitive disadvantage,” he said. Speer points out that American and Australian farmers won’t be hit with a carbon tax. In fact Australia tried and discarded one. “The climate matters to farmers – a timely rain or an early frost can be the difference between staying afloat or handing the farm over to the bank after a foreclosure,” he said. “But farmers are worried that carbon taxes will threaten their way of life without protecting the environment.” He notes a John Deere S690 combine has a fuel tank that holds 1,155 litres. Br itish Columbia is charging a carbon tax of 7.7 cents per litre of diesel. “That means farmers would pay $89 in carbon taxes per fill during harvest, and it requires many tanks of fuel to take off millions of tonnes of grain every year,” Speer said. He also cautions against simply exempting farmers from a carbon tax. While British Columbia has done that, farm-

ers’ livelihoods would remain at risk. If farmers are exempted, someone else will have to bear a disproportionate burden to meet emission reduction targets. The Manitoba government estimates that agriculture accounts for 30 per cent of that province’s greenhouse gas emissions. “Exempting agriculture would force others to reduce more emissions and that affects farmers,” he said. For example, agriculture depends on nitrogen fertilizer, which is energy intensive to produce. “Canadian fertilizer producers work hard to minimize emissions, but a carbon tax would force them to raise prices,” Speer said. “That would force Canadian farmers to make a difficult decision: Pay a higher price for Canadian fertilizers or buy them from other countries? And again, how would it help the environment to put Canadian fertilizer plants out of business while plants in other countries expand?” Marc Lee, an economist at the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives, says that since B.C. implemented a carbon tax, its greenhouse gas emissions have risen every year. “Since 2010, B.C.’s GHG emissions have increased every year,” he said. “As of 2013, they are up 4.3 per cent above 2010 levels. To be truly effective, carbon taxes will need to be much higher than B.C.’s current rates.” So paying 7.7 cents in tax per litre of diesel isn’t enough to reduce emissions, Speer says. “Canada accounts for 1.6 per cent of global emissions,” Speer said. “How high would Canada’s carbon tax have to be to have a practical impact, especially if other countries aren’t imposing carbon taxes on their people?”

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Monsanto surprises with adjusted profit BY KARL PLUME Reuters

Monsanto, which agreed last month to be bought by Germany’s Bayer for US$66 billion, reported a surprise adjusted profit, helped by a drop in expenses and higher corn seed volumes. Monsanto agreed in September to a sweetened $128-per-share offer from Bayer that, if approved by regulators, would create a company commanding more than a quarter of the world market for seeds and pesticides. The St. Louis-based company had been expected to report a loss on an adjusted basis, reflecting a slump in commodity prices and a fall in farm incomes. However, net sales in the

company’s corn seeds and traits business jumped 34 per cent in the three months ended Aug. 31 as corn seed volumes rose in the U.S. Monsanto’s expenses also dropped, by nearly 10 per cent, as cost-cutting measures paid off. Net sales rose 8.8 per cent to $2.56 billion, beating the average estimate of $2.36 billion. Monsanto did not offer any update on potential divestitures related to the Bayer deal but said it expects the deal to close by the end of 2017 as previously stated. Some farm groups, seed companies and lawmakers have raised concerns about the deal, saying it could result in higher prices and reduced choices for farmers. Up to Oct. 4’s close of $102.15, Monsanto’s shares had fallen about 4.3 per cent since the Bayer deal was announced.

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Eliminating sex from agriculture

here’s no denying that a talk called “Eliminating sex from agriculture to feed the world” is a sexy subject at a writers’ convention. So Tim Sharbel, the research chair in seed biology at the Global Institute for Food Security in Saskatoon, had his audience’s full attention at the recent Canadian Farm Writers Federation annual meeting. Laura Rance “Clearly we are in a dire strait on this FBC Editorial Director planet because population is growing at a fast rate and based upon status quo agricultural practices we can’t feed everybody in the next few years,” he told his audience. “So scientists and all these policy-makers are scrambling around trying to figure out how we’re going to feed everyone.” Sharbel, who got hooked on evolutionary biology studying the reproductive habits of flatworms in the Italian Alps, has been trying to figure out how some species have developed an ability to reproduce through apomixis, meaning without sex. Flatworms are among a handful of creatures in the world in which populations reproduce both sexually and asexually depending on where they are located. The one form of reproduction combines gene transfers from two parents while the other essentially clones itself. Sharbel’s work is focused on finding the genetic switch that makes that possible and applying it to agriculture. His work has the potential to transform how often farmers buy seed. Over the past 30 years, farmers have been gradually pushed away from saving seed for next year’s crop towards buying new seed every year. Some of it has been dictated by contracts. But it’s mostly due to use of hybrids. The “hybrid vigour” achieved from crossing two or more parent plants can boost yields in the first generation but if farmers plant the seed the next year, the plants revert to their parents. The result is a horrifically variable crop with lower yields. If Sharbel cracks the code, farmers could continue using their hybrid lines indefinitely. “If we can have a genetic switch that turns sex on and turns sex off, just like you see in natural populations… the idea would be that you create this first-generation hybrid and then you turn sex off and the plants reproduce clonally,” he said. “The farmer can buy seed from that company one time and never again. “It’s an extremely disruptive technology,” he said, likening it to the impact MP3s had on the music distribution industry until the business model adapted. It’s an intriguing concept and one that’s bound to appeal to farmers who enjoy the yield boost from hybrids, but who have felt the sting of dramatically higher seed costs. However, judging from the capital-venture interest this research is attracting, some folks see good potential for making money off this innovation, quite possibly by selling the spray that quashes a plant’s amorous tendencies. Indeed, it could be a game changer. But will it feed the world? Probably not. Despite the rhetoric, there is little evidence to suggest the world has a productivity problem. In the industrialized world, markets are more often depressed due to oversupply than not. This year is no exception. Most of the world’s hungry people are farmers in poor countries who must grow their way out of poverty. Often they see upward of 60 per cent of their harvest lost due to lack of storage, transportation and market infrastructure. For them, increased yield only means one thing — more rot. They are unable to take full advantage of hybrid crops because they are working with soils so biologically degraded they cannot efficiently use water and fertilizer. In this context, the single-minded focus on yield gains is actually destructive because when markets are depressed due to oversupply, it results in farmers selling crops below their true cost of production. That’s a travesty considering those crops were produced with non-renewable resources. It drives more farmers out of business and perpetuates practices that evidence suggests will prove unsustainable. Of course, we can’t expect individual researchers such as Sharbel to solve all the world’s problems. But we can expect more from the Global Institute for Food Security for which he works. The Saskatoon-based institute portrays global food security as a yield issue that is solvable through “disruptive innovation” and sexy science. It is focused on a future problem that wouldn’t exist if we put some effort into ‘constructive’ innovations that can make a difference today. This is absurd given its altruistic mantra. So here’s a thought. For every dollar that goes into increasing farmers’ yields, let’s start spending a quarter on research aimed at ensuring increased productivity is used to its fullest potential. Only then will the good work of scientists such as Tim Sharbel not be wasted. laura@fbcpublishing.com

Urban farming oversold BY STEWART TRUELSEN Focus on Agriculture

f the buzz about urban farms can be believed, they are growing significantly even as rural farms and ranches decline in number — but there are no reliable statistics on the number of urban farms. In Chicago, by one count there are more than 230 community gardens and 60 urban farms. But that’s small potatoes (pardon the pun) compared to the 75,000 farms located throughout the state. Earlier this year the USDA jumped on the urban farm bandwagon by releasing its “Urban Agriculture Toolkit” for urban farmers and agribusiness entrepreneurs. “From neighbourhood gardens grown on repurposed lots, to innovative mobile markets and intensive hydroponic and aquaculture operations, urban food production is rapidly growing into a mature business sector in cities across the country,” said the news release. Urban agriculture may be growing rapidly but calling it a mature business sector is a stretch. “I never see urban farms being more than one to five per cent of domestic fruit and vegetable production,” said Sam Wortman, assistant professor of agronomy and horticulture at the University of Nebraska. There is no standard definition of an urban farm but Wortman defines it as a food-producing and -selling operation within or directly adjacent to a city. It has to have a revenue-generating capacity. A community garden, on the other hand, is primarily people growing food for themselves and sharing or bartering with others. He and a colleague looked at the potential and challenges of producing food in cities. The biggest challenge they found was the presence of heavy metals and organic contaminants.

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Wortman figured the cost of remediating a one-acre vacant city lot at US$500,000. That’s paying retail prices to haul in topsoil and compost and plant crops in raised beds. Many urban farms, however, are non-profits with corporate donors, grants and other means of support. Another drawback is the high cost of water. The rural farmer can drill a well or may have access to surface water from a river or reservoir. The urban farmer has to pay the same rate for treated water as city residents. Air pollution is another concern, particularly high ozone levels that can stress plants. With all the challenges they face why then are urban farms growing in number? A New York University Steinhardt study concluded that twothirds of them have a social mission that goes beyond food production and profits. Growing food helps build community. Wortman also sees other reasons to support urban agriculture. It gives the hard core unemployed something productive to do and take pride in. Urban farms may even be a training ground for future farmers and farm workers. He also cites the educational benefits of urbanites learning what it takes to grow food. A few years ago a Columbia University professor developed an intriguing plan to develop vertical farms in skyscrapers. Wortman and others believe that while such farms may be scientifically feasible, they don’t make economic sense. The vertical concept usually is limited to orchards and crops. Apparently, no one wants to herd cows into the elevator. Urban farming generates plenty of buzz, but you can thank a rural farmer that you have affordable food on your plate. This column is part of the Focus on Agriculture series from the American Federation of Farm Bureaus.

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his ad from our Oct. 21, 1954 issue promoted the ease of erection, expansion or relocation of Butler steel buildings. Another ad by the Manitoba Power Commission celebrated a milestone in rural electrification with the installation of the 100,000th power meter at the farm of Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Weerts at Ochre River. “Just nine years ago, only one farm in every 50 was served by electricity; today, 90 per cent of all farms are able to take advantage of modern electrical service.” That was apparently a tough year for harvest — on Oct. 28 we reported that rain and slushy snow had brought activity to a halt the previous week, and that another week of clear, dry weather would be needed to complete the harvest. Another story reported that while continuous high-level feeding of antibiotics had become the “wonder cure for poultry diseases… in general it is only good business where disease has to be dealt with.” “Producers should realize that antibiotics are not designed to replace a well-balanced ration or sound management practices, authorities stress.” At the Corn and Sunflower Field Day at the Morden Research Station, there was concern about 2,4-D damage to sunflowers. We reported that “It is apparent that if this problem is not remedied soon by educational methods the farming public will demand legislation restricting the use of the volatile ester forms of 2,4-D.”

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U.S. farmers should vote like it’s 2018 The free enterprise rhetoric of U.S. farmers and farm groups may be about to catch up to them BY ALAN GUEBERT

If kept on schedule, the new Farm Bill will be completed in time for the 2018 crop year.

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s this year’s harvest and general election roll into October, key Capitol Hill farm policy players are looking past both events to stake out negotiating territory in the upcoming 2018 Farm Bill fight. It’s not too soon. The Congress elected next month will rewrite the every-fiveyear law that divvies up nearly $100 billion a year on federal farm and food programs. If kept on schedule, the new Farm Bill will be completed in time for the 2018 crop year. Canadian readers are looking at a similar rollout for their equivalent of the Farm Bill, Growing Forward 3. It may take longer, however, if the ideas now making the rounds are any indication of the growing policy divides ahead. Some echo the two-year fight that delivered a fractious, Tea Partyfuelled brawl before delivering the 2014 Farm Bill. One 2018 addition should be a slamdunk no-brainer: a $46-million-a-year program to assist “urban agriculture” to start or expand its reach so citybased farmers “can sell more products and supply more healthy food for their neighbours,” explains its originator, Michigan’s Debbie Stabenow, the senior Democrat on the Senate Ag Committee.

Stabenow, a savvy Farm Bill veteran, already has lined up big hitters to support her new program. Both the National Farmers Union and the American Farm Bureau Federation endorsed its public rollout on Sept. 26. Even better for Stabenow, if Democrats reclaim control of the upper chamber she likely will reclaim the leadership of its Farm Bill-writing committee. The second, more formal plan for the new farm law, the conservative-leaning Heritage Foundation’s 148-page Farms and Free Enterprise: A Blueprint for Agricultural Policy, arrived Sept. 22. It’s a blueprint all right; a blueprint on how to blow up both today’s farm policy and the policy-making machinery. The think-tank’s president, Jim DeMint, a former GOP senator, lights the fuse in the report’s foreword: “Our leaders will best honour the vital role of agriculture in our society by letting us return to our plowshares unmolested by government, and leaving despotism with the rest of the fertilizer.” With that metaphoric heave,

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Competition and innovation at stake with mergers Producers have a right to be concerned that the mergers of Monsanto with Bayer and PotashCorp with Agrium – if they go through – will eliminate competition and drive input prices up. If you compare farm cash receipts in Manitoba with the federal government’s Farm Input Price Index, starting in 2004 (which is the baseline year), you’ll see when cash receipts go up, input prices also go up – but when cash receipts fall, input prices stay the same. The commodity spike in 2013 illustrates this perfectly. We were told that fertilizer prices followed the price of natural gas, but when gas prices dropped, fertilizer continued to rise in sync with higher commodity prices. Producers had no choice but to shell out. If there was more competition in the marketplace, then obviously agribusinesses would have to offer prices and products that would attract customers. Producers are also concerned about the effect of these mergers on innovation. Without the

pressure of competition, input conglomerates have no incentive to spend the large sums of money needed to develop new products that can enter into existing product lines. In the case of the Agrium and PotashCorp merger, which are both Canadian companies, Keystone Agricultural Producers can address this at the federal level. We will be providing input to the Competition Bureau, stressing that meaningful mechanisms must be put in place to encourage competition and protect farmers when there is a lack of competition. With the Monsanto-Bayer merger, the course of action is not as easy. Because they are international companies, we must work together with global farm groups to create a strong lobby. KAP has approached the Canadian Federation of Agriculture – our national body – to lead this. I will be attending a CFA board of directors’ meeting in October, and we will be meeting with representatives from these companies so they can hear directly from farmers what our concerns are. Dan Mazier President, KAP

Heritage tosses most of the current Farm Bill into the legislative manure spreader. For example, it urges Congress to write a farm law without today’s “central-planning policies… (like) payments to idle land, marketing orders, and subsidized crop insurance.” The report continues by noting, “… government should not distort food prices” like “some existing policies,” namely “the sugar program and the Renewable Fuel Standard,” do. With that hearty start, the Heritage report recommends Congress give the heave-ho to longtime Farm Bill elements. It argues that any new bill should: • Disconnect all ag program spending, about 20 per cent of the current Farm Bill, from the law’s nutrition programs, or the other 80 per cent of spending; • Eliminate revenue-based crop insurance, a cornerstone of the 2014 law, so “agricultural producers succeed (or fail) on their own merits”; • “Eliminate the bioenergy programs in the Farm Bill; repeal the ethanol man-

date in its entirety and allow consumers a choice at the pump”; and • Repeal the controversial Water of the U.S. rule, get rid of the recently passed “labelling of genetically engineered food” law, and “transfer management of federal lands to states and private citizens.” This slash-and-burn list of Farm Bill changes isn’t as radical as it first appears because, in truth, it’s a pretty accurate reflection of the rock-ribbed economic and political conservatism preached by most farmers and their, ahem, non-partisan, apolitical farm groups. It is quite radical, however, to see that preaching taken to its logical policy ends and presented to farmers in almost inarguable, free-market language. In effect, Heritage is saying to American farmers: “OK, you want less government; here’s what ‘less government’ looks like: no Food Stamp alliances to carry a new Farm Bill through Congress; no government-protected alternative fuel program; no taxpayersubsidized revenue insurance programs; no sugar program...” Oh, that’s not what you mean when you say “less government”? Well, that’s what Congress — the new Congress that will write the 2018 — hears. The Farm and Food File is published weekly through the U.S. and Canada. www. farmandfoodfile.com.

Deep waters: how can we protect our oceans and fisheries? When it comes to animal protein, Canadians, despite having the longest coastline in the world, don’t think about fish BY SYLVAIN CHARLEBOIS AND MIKE SMIT Dalhousie University

ypically when Canadians discuss protein-related foods, they look to our key livestock industries: cattle, hogs and chicken. In comparison to those terrestrial food sources, fish stocks are transient and invisible. That can make oceans and their issues easily overlooked. But fish and seafood must be part of any discussions about sustainable food systems. Oceans feed the world – but rapid change in our oceans has put the food supplies of billions of people in jeopardy. We need to understand why, and find out what we can do about it. For more than half the world’s population, from Africa to Asia and beyond, fish represents in excess of 50 per cent of their animal protein intake. And for billions of people without access to preservation technologies and energy, oceans are a natural refrigerator. People go out every day to catch lunch or dinner. But two recent reports detail how global warming will compromise life in and dependent on the world’s oceans. The International Union for Conservation of Nature claims that, since 1975, oceans have absorbed more than 90 per cent of all the extra heat caused by global warming. The resulting

ocean warming, combined with other threats like acidification and reduced oxygen in the water, has led to a variety of impacts on marine life. Those include movement of fish species toward the poles, increased incidence of disease, and coral reefs bleached white and devoid of life. Oceans, then, have become the world’s coolant device – at great cost to the planet and its inhabitants. Food security is under threat. Another report, from the University of British Columbia, details how the alarming state of our oceans impacts industry. The report says fisheries stand to lose about $10 billion in annual revenue by 2050 if climate change patterns remain unchecked. Of course, some regions should gain as fish seek cooler waters for survival. Greenland, Ireland and even Canada could be net beneficiaries of climate change. Since oceans represent a largely unexplored frontier, and cover almost 75 per cent of the planet, we don’t always appreciate how fisheries sustain our food systems. So it’s critical that we gather more information and improve our technology rated to fisheries and oceans. We need to better predict the future of seafood systems. Acquiring substantial data and monitoring human interactions will be critical. Our improved understanding can lead to policy change and

the establishment of programs to support industry. The global consumption of fish has doubled in just a few decades and that demand is expected to continue to grow. From the sushi phenomena to the growing popularity of the Mediterranean diet, the western world is embracing the wealth of oceans. In the midst of this are bizarre food distribution anomalies. For example, the United States imports nearly all seafood it consumes and exports almost everything it produces. Pure economics are behind this: other countries earn more selling to the U.S. than they can selling to their own citizens. So protein malnutrition threatens some of the world’s vulnerable regions and this situation may get worse. Some countries, like Canada, want to expand aquaculture production. But interaction between oceans and aquaculture makes many Canadians uneasy. Developing sustainable aquaculture, then, will require more study of best practices and social attitudes. Our nation is surrounded by the world’s longest coastline. Canada must be a leading force in advocating for the health of our oceans. Sylvain Charlebois is dean and professor and Mike Smit is an associate professor in the faculty of management at Dalhousie University.

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FROM PAGE ONE Last week Pallister rejected the ‘cap and trade’ option. It doesn’t work well with just a few, large carbon emitters. It also involves trading offsets with other jurisdictions. “We would like to keep any money that we generate from this whole carbon pricing discussion in Manitoba,” Cox said. “I think we are looking at a different carbon pricing model and it could be a hybrid — perhaps a carbon price and something else. We are still working on that.” KAP president Dan Mazier says ‘carbon tax,’ has a negative connotation. “Put the word ‘tax’ in there and it’s dynamite,” he said in an interview. “It blows the whole conversation up.” The federal Conser vative opposition says carbon pricing is a tax grab, noting the Canadian Taxpayers Association estimates it will “potentially” cost Canadians, on average, $2,500 a year. It’s unclear where the estimate comes from since many provinces haven’t said how their carbon tax will work. Co n s e r va t i ve o p p o s i t i o n critic Ed Fast didn’t respond to an email asking what the Conser vatives propose instead. The Conservatives had the same emissions reduction target as the current government. Putting a price on greenhouse gas emissions, or taxing it, is intended to raise emission costs to encourage reduction of them. It’s a market approach, which in theory, makes for better decisions and more flexibility than regulations. Former prime minister Brian Mulroney pioneered the approach when he tackled

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“It just speaks to the rationale that we have for making sure we’ve got a system that works for farmers,” Battershill said. Cathy Cox, Manitoba’s minister of sustainable development, mandated by Premier Brian Pallister to develop a ‘made-in-Manitoba’ carbon price, met with KAP and other stakeholders last week. “We realize there will be real challenges for the ag sector,” Cox said in an interview. “It is such an important part of our economy. We are going to work together with them to make sure that the plan we develop is very inclusive and provides thought about the challenges the ag sector will face.” Cox raised agriculture’s concerns with her federal counterpart Catherine McKenna at the federal-provincial-territorial environment ministers’ meeting in Montreal Oct. 4. “She has agreed that we are going to look at that and our unique situation,” Cox said. Under the Par is climate change accord Canada will cut its greenhouse gas emissions by 30 per cent from 2005 levels by 2030. There’s consensus among climate scientists that humancaused greenhouse gases are warming the planet, and if not reined in, threaten civilization. To m e e t C a n a d a’s t a r g e t Pr i m e Mi n i s t e r Ju s t i n Trudeau announced Oct. 3 a $10-a-tonne floor price on carbon emissions starting in 2018, increasing annually by $10 a tonne to $50 in 2022. Each province must implement its own pricing system or the federal government will do it for them.

the acid rain problem in the 1980s, with a limit and cost imposed on emissions of sulphur dioxide. Battershill said a carbon tax can be revenue neutral, as it is in British Columbia, or revenues can be recycled to further reduce emissions. “B.C. made its carbon tax revenue neutral by law,” he said. The government must recycle all of the money they get from the carbon tax into cutting other taxes.” B.C. cut personal income tax by five per cent, created a new low income tax credit, cut corporate income tax from 11 from 12 per cent, and cut small business income tax to 2.5 per cent from four. “And I think a lot of folks will be interested to know they cut the school tax on farmland by half.” Cox said it was too soon to say what Manitoba will do. “The federal government told us any of the revenue that is generated will remain in the province so I think as part of the process we have to determine what that is going to look like,” she said.

B.C. experience B.C.’s carbon tax started at $10 a tonne in 2008 and is now $30, said KAP’s climate project co-ordinator, Sean Goertzen. It applies to gasoline, diesel, propane and natural gas. Fuel companies remit the tax to the government and pass it on to consumers at the pump. In i t i a l l y t h e c a r b o n t a x included farm gasoline and diesel fuel, but they were exempted starting in 2014. Starting that year rural and northern B.C. residents also got an annual rebate of $200 for personal fuel use.

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“We are going to work together with them (farmers) to make sure that the plan we develop is very inclusive and provides thought about the challenges the ag sector will face.” Cathy Cox minister of sustainable development

Since 2014 greenhouse growers became eligible for an 80 per cent rebate on heating fuel. B.C.’s $30-a-tonne carbon tax translates into an extra 6.67, 7.67 and 4.62 cents a litre on gasoline, diesel and propane, respectively and 5.7 cents per cubic metre on natural gas. Of the greenhouse gas emissions coming from Manitoba farmers, more than a third are generated by crop production — mostly nitrous oxide from nitrogen fertilizer, which is 300 times more potent as a greenhouse gas than carbon dioxide. Another third comes from livestock production — mainly methane from livestock production and manure. The rest is generated from fuel burned producing crops and livestock. Ba s e d o n B. C . f i g u re s a $30-a-tonne carbon tax will add $57 to a tonne of anhydrous ammonia; a $50-a-tonne tax adds an extra $95. (It takes about 1,000 cubic metres of natural gas to make a tonne of anhydrous ammonia.) While no farmer wants to pay extra, anhydrous prices sometimes vary more than what a carbon tax would add. Last winter anhydrous was around $820 a tonne, now it’s $650 — a drop of $170 a tonne or 21 per cent. Adding a $30-a-tonne car-

bon tax now, and presuming the maker passed it on, $650-a-tonne anhydrous would cost nine per cent more.

Climate versus competitiveness Minto farmer and entrepreneur David Rourke is conflicted. He doesn’t want a carbon tax to make him uncompetitive, but he also worries about climate change. “A lot of people are suggesting that we need a 90 per cent reduction in fossil fuel use,” he said. “Ten dollars a tonne (carbon tax) or even $30 a tonne i s n’t g o i n g t o c h a n g e o u r behaviour at all, or very little.” It would take more like a $240-a-tonne carbon tax, he said, but that isn’t practical in the short term. It would double farmers’ current fuel costs, but they would still be lower than in the European Union and similar to what farmers have paid before. It might also see farmers convert more canola oil to diesel fuel, an almost carbonneutral option because it is renewable. Rourke estimates western farmers could meet their diesel needs with 2.5 per cent of their arable acres. C h i c k e n Fa r m e r s o f Manitoba director Murray Klassen is skeptical about a revenue-neutral tax. But He n r y Ne l s o n , v i c e - c h a i r of the Manitoba Forage and Grasslands Association, said there are examples, including stewardship taxes on tires and batteries. Recycling carbon tax revenue into cutting agriculture’s emissions will help the environment and farmers’ bottom lines, he said. “That’s a positive thing that we in agriculture can have — an opportunity here to be a big part of the solution,” Nelson said. In t h e e n d f a r m e r s s t i l l have an ace in the hole, KAP’s Mazier agreed: climate change is important, but people gotta eat. allan@fbcpublishing.com

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In the battle to mitigate global warming farmers’ nitrogen use will be scrutinized But soil scientist Mario Tenuta says there are things farmers can do to help themselves BY ALLAN DAWSON Co-operator staff

he fight to control global warning will bring about big changes in how Manitoba farmers farm, says Mario Tenuta, professor of applied soil ecology and chair and adviser of the B.Sc. Agroecology Program at the University of Manitoba. “I predict eventually they will outlaw anhydrous ammonia and urea and replace it with highefficiency (nitrogen) fertilizer,” Tenuta said in an interview Oct. 6. “That’s down the road, but that is a certainty in my mind. They can’t do it right now. They will probably come out and say these products just emit too much N2O (nitrous oxide) and we are banning them. We do things like that with things that pollute the environment.” Nitrous oxide comes from nitrogen fertilizer and as a greenhouse gas is 300 times more potent than carbon dioxide. Canadian provinces are working to put a price on greenhouse gas emissions so fewer are produced. The Keystone Agricultural Producers (KAP) expects Manitoba will impose a tax on emissions. Not only does Tenuta expect such a tax to be levied on natural gas used to make nitrogen fertilizer, he predicts a carbon tax will be imposed on nitrogen retailers who will pass the cost onto farmers. “To tell you the truth that’s what needs to happen,” he said. But there could be options for farmers to avoid, or pay less of the tax. For example, farmers could get a discount if they have been certified under the 4R fertilizer stewardship program that teaches farmers to manage nitrogen to reduce losses. The four Rs are: the right source of fertilizer for the crop, the right rate to match nutrient supply with crop requirements, applying at the right time so nutrients are there when crop needs them and applying in the right place so the crop gets it. Higher prices for urea and anhydrous also make Super U and ESN — types of nitrogen fertilizer, which are more expensive, but produce much less nitrous oxide — more attractive. The Nitrous Oxide Emission Reduction Protocol (NERP) program offered through the 4R program could also save farmers money when a carbon tax is introduced, Tenuta said. “Our research is showing there are benefits from reducing (nitrogen-related) emissions,” Tenuta said. “You can improve your yields from just using the nitrogen better. There are reasons for doing this stuff. It is just common sense and employing the right practices.” Governments should also give farmers subsidies to buy equipment for banding their nitrogen, which reduces nitrous oxide losses, he said. “By 2030 every farmer will be using intelligent fertilizers,” Tenuta predicted. “They will be applying them with high-tech equipment — not just broadcasting on the surface and walk away. You’re going to see practices change and I think that is

Mario Tenuta, professor of applied soil ecology at the University of Manitoba predicts, among other things, that anhydrous ammonia and urea — popular nitrogen fertilizers — will be banned because they produce too much nitrous oxide — a powerful greenhouse gas. PHOTO: ALLAN DAWSON

for the better for the environment and for the grower economically in the end.” Tenuta isn’t optimistic about farmers getting credits by sequestering carbon.

“The only way you are going to do carbon sequestration and get a credit for it is by putting forest on your agricultural land or if you’re going to put cropland into pasture it is going to

have to be pasture forever,” he said. “I would never, ever as a farmer request carbon credits for carbon sequestration because I lose the right to use my land as I see fit. If you do something to that land and the carbon comes out of it I now have to pay back.” Farmers won’t have too much trouble cutting greenhouse gas emissions 30 per cent from 2005 levels by 2022, Tenuta said. It’s going to be harder cutting 50 per cent by 2050 and being carbon neutral by 2080. “Imagine the revolution that is going to be required in agriculture to be carbon neutral?” he said “We’re not going to have animals. We are going to have labgrown meat. And then the fertilizers are going to be super-hightech forms of nitrogen fertilizer. We won’t be using natural gas to produce nitrogen fertilizers; we

will be using hydroelectricity (to make hydrogen through hydrolysis). Northern Manitoba could just have fertilizer factories.” The world needs carbon neutrality to prevent overheating, Tenuta said. “You just can’t keep producing more,” he said. “We are changing the constituents of the atmosphere. “In my mind there is no option for this. Think of all the things we used to do. In cities people used to crap into a bucket and throw it out the window into the street. We got diseases and people realized you can’t do that.” There have been more recent success stories, such are vastly curtailing acid rain, created by sulphuric acid emissions, which were destroying forests and lakes. allan@fbcpublishing.com

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The Manitoba Co-operator | October 13, 2016

Mayor proclaims Beef Week in Brandon

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Brandon Mayor Rick Crest has declared October 24 to 30 as “Beef Week” in support of Manitoba Ag Ex, the province’s largest all-breed cattle show. “Agriculture is a significant mainstay of why Brandon exists so any opportunity we have to remind people and celebrate agriculture in every way and in this case with livestock, it’s a very important reminder of where our food comes from,” Crest said. Manitoba Ag Ex will begin Oct. 26 with the annual Taste of Beef luncheon and continue through the weekend with cattle and rodeo shows at the Keystone Centre. Ron Kristjansson (l-r), general manager of the Provincial Exhibition of Manitoba, Brandon Mayor Rick Crest and Ag Ex co-chair Shannon Carvey. Photo: Provincial Exhibition of Manitoba

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One-fifth of the United States and Canadian Crop Belts were soaked by abnormally high precipitation during the last month, said Drew Lerner, meteorologist at commodity weather forecaster World Weather Inc. There could be more rain next week, he added, while some areas of Canada have already seen snow. “What was in a swamp is now buried in snow,” Lerner said. In Manitoba, farmer Robert Brunel is optimistic he will eventually harvest his remaining 700 acres of soybeans and corn, some of which sit in standing water. But first he needs colder weather to harden muddy ground enough to drive on. If equipment gets stuck, costly breakdowns can happen. Snow would pose another problem for his harvest of soybeans, a low-lying crop that can be tricky to harvest. “That would be the end of it,” he said. With three-quarters of U.S. corn and soybeans still in fields and some 20 per cent of canola and spring wheat unharvested in Saskatchewan, many farmers could face discounts for damaged crops. Iowa farmer Adam Kleiss said it has been his most difficult harvest in a decade. Sloppy field conditions forced him to hire extra workers, including one dedicated to a standby tractor to tow trucks out of mud. A larger payroll has halved his profits from last year. Kleiss runs a propane-fuelled grain dryer continuously to avoid spoilage of his crop and his propane costs will double to about US$60,000 to dry a quarter-million bushels of corn. “This harvest is going to be a lot more expensive,” he said. In eastern Saskatchewan, commercial drying costs eat up 40 cents a bushel for canola, or four per cent of the $9.75 per bushel farmers collect, said Bob Barton, who advises farm-

ers for Agri-Trend. That works out to a cost of about $14.50 per acre. “That’s an added stress for these guys,” Barton said. Bank accounts remain strong from the good years, but some farmers will dip into savings or borrow to manage costs, he said. It is still too early to gauge the full extent of damage to crop quality and yields. The areas hit so far make up about 20 per cent of the Crop Belt in the United States, the world’s biggest corn exporter and Canada, the largest canola exporter. The extra costs for farmers come as corn futures prices have been languishing near seven-year lows and canola remains well below peaks hit in 2012. Worries about the impact of wet weather helped corn futures recover eight per cent since the beginning of September, while canola has tacked on two per cent. But farmers with damaged crops are likely to face discounts to these prices. Doug Titus, an Indianabased grain inspector, said fungal growth triggered by wet weather resulted in the Diplodia ear rot disease that typically reduces corn kernel weight. Corn that weighs below benchmark levels can be discounted by as much as five cents per bushel at Archer Daniels Midland Co.’s corn processor in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. December corn futures currently sell for about $3.40 per bushel. Spring wheat quality in Saskatchewan, the biggest wheatgrowing province, is below average, as wet conditions cause kernels to sprout and develop disease, according to the provincial government. Much of Saskatchewan’s remaining canola crop was blanketed by snow on Wednesday, but may still be harvested, said Ian Epp, agronomy specialist with Canola Council of Canada. Standing crops may lose yield, however, if they fall over under the snow’s weight, he added.

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The Manitoba Co-operator | October 13, 2016

ON HOLD: Canada’s cattle herd refuses to grow High prices made expansion expensive and falling prices have folks nervous BY JENNIFER BLAIR Staff

anada’s cattle herd has been poised for expansion for the last two years, but declining cattle prices have put those expansion plans on hold. “The July 1 inventory showed that we were completely steady with beef cow numbers,” said Brenna Grant, manager of Canfax Research Services. “We did have an increase in beef heifers for breeding purposes — so retention numbers — but we’re still well below the long-term average. “There’s no indication that producers are gung-ho to expand.” Canada’s cattle herd is currently sitting around 13,205,000 animals, up slightly from 2015’s count of 13,035,000. For many producers, last year’s drought conditions during breeding season put a halt to any expansion plans, said Grant.

“Some of them that were planning on rebuilding their herds figured they weren’t going to have feed that winter.” Around the same time, cattle prices peaked and have since been declining steadily. “We’re now down 30 per cent from the peak in May of 2015, which is a dramatic drop over 18 months,” she said. “We’re still falling, and we’re seeing that the U.S. market continues to fall as well. That’s obviously had an impact on the price signals to cow-calf producers, as calf producers have gone from a high of about $325 down to about $200 per hundredweight. “Producers are looking at profitability for the signal to expand being back in line with what we saw in 2012.” Cow-calf producers are still profitable today — but not nearly as profitable as they were a year or two ago, she added. “Producers are very aware that prices are declining. The question that everyone is asking right

now is, ‘How low can prices go, and when are we going to get there?’” In previous cycles, it typically took almost two years for prices to bottom out.

Riding the downturn Falling prices may drive some producers out of the industry altogether — particularly older ones nearing the end of their farming careers. “Our demographics are older producers who are looking at slowing down and getting semiretired,” said Grant. “They’re going in a different direction than a young producer who really sees a future for the beef industry in Canada and sees the potential and opportunities of trade agreements that are coming in. “Given the demographics of our industry, we definitely need young people who see the opportunities not just in the coming cattle cycle but in future cattle cycles as well.” And young producers need to

start building their herds with those future cycles in mind. “If they’re going to get in, they have to say, ‘OK, I’m going to expand my herd, but it’s going to be a slow and steady expansion over the next 10 years, because the next time the peak comes, I’m going to be ready.’” But in order to ride the downturn, young producers need a solid business plan. “It’s not impossible,” said Grant. “Sometimes we can talk in the industry like it’s impossible, but there are definitely success stories out there from young producers who have done it.”

Aggressive expansion That’s what Clay and Jesse Williams have done on their cowcalf operation near Hanna, Alta. “Prices are lower than they were in 2014, but I think if you manage your operation right and keep your costs of production down, it’s not unprofitable — it’s just less profitable,” said Clay Williams.

The Williams started operating Whiskey Creek Ranch in 2012, right at the start of the upturn, and have since grown their operation “pretty aggressively” by about 40 head a year. “This year, the prices have come down pretty hard, but in the years leading up to this, the market has been pretty strong and working in our favour, and that allowed us to keep back enough animals to grow our cow-calf herd,” said Clay. Over the next two years, the Williams will be building their yard, corrals, and pens so they can start backgrounding 150 replacement heifers every winter. “We’re planning on using that to grow our cow-calf production ultimately to 500 head of cow-calf,” said Clay. “We’ll pretty much be growing as fast as we can find grass for it.” And in some ways, the downturn will help with that, he added. jennifer.blair@fbcpublishing.com

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The Manitoba Co-operator | October 13, 2016

LIVESTOCK MARKETS (Friday to Thursday) Winnipeg Slaughter Cattle Steers — Heifers — D1, 2 Cows 77.00 - 86.00 D3 Cows 70.00 - 77.00 Bulls 100.00 - 111.00 Feeder Cattle (Price ranges for feeders refer to top-quality animals only) Steers (901+ lbs.) 140.00 - 163.50 (801-900 lbs.) 152.00 - 168.00 (701-800 lbs.) 155.00 - 183.50 (601-700 lbs.) 165.00 - 186.00 (501-600 lbs.) 178.00 - 209.00 (401-500 lbs.) 185.00 - 212.00 Heifers (901+ lbs.) 120.00 - 154.00 (801-900 lbs.) 130.00 - 156.00 (701-800 lbs.) 140.00 - 161.00 (601-700 lbs.) 140.00 - 163.00 (501-600 lbs.) 145.00 - 167.00 (401-500 lbs.) 148.00 - 172.00

Heifers

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

Alberta South $ 135.00 - 135.00 — 85.00 - 97.00 75.00 - 86.00 — $ 156.00 - 168.00 162.00 - 176.00 169.00 - 182.00 173.00 - 187.00 180.00 - 195.00 185.00 - 208.00 $ 144.00 - 156.00 147.00 - 160.00 147.00 - 163.00 149.00 - 165.00 150.00 - 168.00 163.00 - 185.00

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

Futures (October 7, 2016) in U.S. Fed Cattle Close Change October 2016 102.43 0.52 December 2016 103.10 -0.03 February 2017 103.68 0.25 April 2017 102.95 0.15 June 2017 96.50 0.00 August 2017 95.20 -0.27

Feeder Cattle October 2016 November 2016 January 2017 March 2017 April 2017 May 2017

Cattle Slaughter Canada East West Manitoba U.S.

$1 Cdn: $0.7516 U.S. $1 U.S: $1.330 Cdn.

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Cattle Prices

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

EXCHANGES: October 7, 2016

October 7, 2016

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Previous Year 51,660 12,139 39,521 NA 569,000

CNSC Ontario 118.19 - 126.61 109.96 - 124.43 59.94 - 86.79 59.94 - 86.79 88.13 - 114.88 $ 156.85 - 178.41 166.23 - 187.08 155.76 - 192.31 150.02 - 206.97 153.71 - 224.42 170.54 - 243.12 $ 133.67 - 152.08 158.34 - 170.56 145.95 - 165.75 142.05 - 173.06 141.08 - 197.87 152.00 - 206.02 $

Close 127.83 122.78 118.78 116.73 116.63 116.33

Change 0.33 -1.15 -1.85 -2.70 -2.53 -2.63

Week Ending Oct 1st, 2016 1,301 37,238 15,473 626 1,404 6,583 294

Prime AAA AA A B D E

Previous Year 939 29,130 14,132 498 1,067 5,249 270

Hog Prices (Friday to Thursday) ($/100 kg)

Source: Manitoba Agriculture

E - Estimation MB. ($/hog) MB (All wts.) (Fri-Thurs.) MB (Index 100) (Fri-Thurs.) ON (Index 100) (Mon.-Thurs.)

Current Week 142E 131E 129.83

Last Week 149.54 138.57 136.67

Last Year (Index 100) 186.23 173.30 175.13

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“There’s no spec buying of heifer calves to produce bred heifers next fall.”

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Cattle Grades (Canada)

Week Ending Oct 1st, 2016 63,530 12,469 51,061 NA 611,000

Fewer heifer calves appear in this year’s fall run

attle markets stayed reasonably busy around Manitoba for the week ended Oct. 7. Nearly 5,000 animals made their way to stockyards, down slightly from the week before. Heifer calves were mostly steady, while steers were up $3 per hundredweight in a few regions. Mid-weight calves were mostly steady, while plainer calves saw discounts. One cattle analyst said the market has seen fewer heifer calves offered this fall. “They’re refusing to take the sharply lower prices for the heifers,” said Herb Lock of Farm$ense Marketing in Edmonton. “There’s no spec buying of heifer calves to produce bred heifers next fall. That probably added 200 bucks to the price last year.” This year’s fall run continues to unfold slowly, as many ranchers wait to see whether prices improve. It’s too early to say, though, how many calves will be held back by cautious sellers, Lock said. “Many just don’t have the facilities,” he said. “The fed cattle market is holding up OK,” he added, “about seven or eight bucks off the lows on the futures market.” U.S. futures continue to play a strong hand in the direction of the Canadian market. Selling pressure on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange pushed prices to some of their lowest points in nearly six years on Oct. 3. Many questions are still being asked about what impact the impending closure of Western Feedlots, just south of Calgary,

herb lock Farm$ense Marketing

will have on the western Canadian cattle business. There is still more than enough capacity to feed all the cattle on the Prairies, Lock said. “The bottom line is, it’s like when there were too many grain elevators; they bulldozed them. Too many people chasing too few cattle, and it’s too expensive, so somebody’s gotta quit.” Wet, mucky conditions across Manitoba also made life difficult for ranchers trying to load their animals, prompting some to take the week off. Producers are being cautioned regarding available feed supplies. While there appears to be plenty of forages for buyers to choose from, quality is down. One forage expert said getting dry hay up had been a challenge and producers were being urged to conduct feed tests. Despite the numerous headaches facing producers, Lock doesn’t see many altering their strategy at this point. At the same time, he thinks it will be a while before prices rally. “We’re in a downtrend; this market looks like it could trend lower into 2018, 2019, maybe 2020.” Dave Sims writes for Commodity News Service Canada, a Winnipeg company specializing in grain and commodity market reporting.

Futures (September 30, 2016) in U.S. Hogs

Change

October 2016 December 2016 February 2017 April 2017 May 2017

50.38 43.18 48.88 56.43 65.05

-1.65 -3.80 -2.73 -1.63 -0.20

Other Market Prices Sheep and Lambs

Hurricane Matthew trims U.S. hog slaughter BY THEOPOLIS WATERS

Winnipeg $/cwt Ewes Lambs

briefs

Wooled Fats

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

— — — — — —

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

Turkeys Minimum prices as of October 9, 2016 Broiler Turkeys (6.2 kg or under, live weight truck load average) Grade A ............................................... $1.960 Undergrade ........................................$1.870 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................................................. $1.920 Undergrade..........................................$1.835 Prices are quoted f.o.b. producers premise.

Toronto 103.28 - 127.28 186.18 - 217.55 219.25 - 240.08 209.27 - 234.58 195.58 - 250.56 —

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 Winnipeg (Hd Fats) Kids Billys Mature

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

The U.S. daily hog slaughter was down more than 50,000 head Oct. 11, which industry sources attributed to possible plant closures in the Carolinas after Hurricane Matthew deluged the East Coast over the weekend. Smithfield Foods, the world’s largest pork processor and hog producer, said its employees were working around the clock to determine the impact of extraordinary high levels of rain in North Carolina on its hog farms and packing plants, company spokeswoman Kathleen Kirkham said in an email.

USDA estimated last Saturday’s overall industry slaughter at 236,000 head, down from early-week projections of roughly 250,000 by analysts and Midwest hog merchants. Don Roose, president of Iowa-based U.S. Commodities, said, “We just anticipated that some plants on the East Coast were going to be down on Monday.” Hog packing plant disruptions could not have come at a worse time for U.S. hog farmers who are reeling from low prices for their animals, pressured by abundant supplies of pork, beef and chicken. “Ultimately, you’re going to have the same number of hogs coming through a narrower window, with a limited kill capacity. You’re going to have to distribute those hogs over a limited time frame,” said Roose.

Toronto ($/cwt) 161.85 - 242.96 — 123.78 - 246.89

Horses Winnipeg ($/cwt) — —

CHICAGO / Reuters

“None of our processing plants in North Carolina or Virginia suffered substantive damage, but flooding is making the movement of hogs and employees difficult,” said Kirkham. She declined to comment when asked whether any of Smithfield Foods’ East Coast plants were closed on Monday. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s daily livestock slaughter report estimated Monday’s hog slaughter at 385,000 head. That was down from 440,000 the previous Monday and 441,000 head on Sept. 26. Smithfield Foods cancelled last Saturday’s hog slaughter at its Tar Heel, North Carolina plant, the biggest in the world, as a safety precaution ahead of the storm, according to industry sources.

Toronto ($/cwt) 41.70 - 63.75 47.00 - 68.00

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

The Manitoba Co-operator | October 13, 2016

GRAIN MARKETS column

Manitoba Elevator Prices Average quotes as of October 6, 2016 ($/tonne)

Canola futures rise on rain over the Prairies

Future

Basis

E. Manitoba wheat

191.90

37.62

229.52

W. Manitoba wheat

191.90

28.99

220.89

E. Manitoba canola

469.80

-30.89

438.91

W. Manitoba canola

469.80

-35.41

434.39

China’s demand for Canadian canola remains debatable Jade MarkuS CNSC

estern Canada’s weather is playing tug of war in the canola market, with this week’s precipitation getting the upper hand, pushing the market higher. In the week ending Oct. 7, rain and snowfall in Saskatchewan and Manitoba allowed the ICE Futures Canada canola market to edge up about $5 per tonne in the November contract. In Saskatchewan, about 23 per cent of the province’s canola crop is still in the fields, facing delay and quality issues, according to the latest crop report from Saskatchewan Agriculture. In Manitoba, about 70 to 99 per cent of the canola crop has been harvested, a provincial crop report said. Damp conditions are expected to stay for a while, with areas near Saskatoon not expected to see favourable conditions until about Oct. 12, Environment Canada forecasts show. It’s a similar situation near Winnipeg, with adequate harvest weather not expected until mid-week. While moisture could cause issues like sprouting and yield loss, the crop will likely emerge unscathed. Despite a tentative resolution on China’s dockage specifications, market watchers say they expect softer canola demand from the country this year, which could pressure the market in coming sessions. It’s difficult to say what export numbers to China will be this year, but they have been lagging so far. However, China imported a record amount of Canadian canola last year. The amount of canola China imports in any given year tends to fluctuate, and the country may want to hold back on Canadian imports in order to utilize domestic stocks. Advances in markets south of the border also underpinned canola on the week. Chicago Board of Trade soybeans provided spillover

Cash

Source: pdqinfo.ca

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

support, as slow harvest activity propped up the market. In the week ending Oct. 7, soybeans gained about three U.S. cents per bushel in the November contract. Strong demand further underpinned the oilseed, as weekly export sales were above analyst expectations. As in canola, once harvest progresses, prices are likely to move lower. Corn futures edged up on the week, gaining three U.S. cents in the December contract in the week ending Oct. 7. Spillover support from the soybean market was one source of advances but, as was the case for the oilseeds, corn’s harvest has been delayed in some areas. Showers in the U.S. Midwest have slowed harvest progress, which is supportive. However, the grain market is thought to be oversold by some traders, and could see downward pressure in coming sessions. In the week ending Oct. 7, the Chicago Board of Trade wheat market lost about seven U.S. cents per bushel in the December contract. The wheat market was plagued by a consistently bearish supply-and-demand situation. Spring wheat futures in Minneapolis, off of which most Canada Western Red Spring wheat contracts in Canada are based, gained more than seven U.S. cents in the December contract. Quality issues in Australia and Canada have increased demand for high-quality wheat, which underpinned the market. Jade Markus writes for Commodity News Service Canada, a Winnipeg company specializing in grain and commodity market reporting.

Port Prices As of Friday, October 7, 2016 ($/tonne) Last Week

Weekly Change

149.54

-3.12

U.S. hard red winter 12% Houston U.S. spring wheat 14% Portland

231.39

1.93

Canola Thunder Bay

478.00

2.90

Canola Vancouver

488.00

1.90

Closing Futures Prices

As of Thursday, October 6, 2016 ($/tonne)

ICE canola ICE milling wheat

Last Week

Weekly Change

468.00

2.90

2290.00

6.00

ICE barley

132.50

0.00

Mpls. HRS wheat

192.81

5.51

Chicago SRW wheat

145.41

-1.19

Kansas City HRW wheat

148.81

-4.50

Corn

134.05

4.43

Oats

121.74

7.62

Soybeans

352.19

3.03

Soymeal

334.02

4.85

Soyoil

734.27

-0.88

Cash Prices Winnipeg As of Thursday, October 6, 2016 ($/tonne) Last Week

Weekly Change

Feed wheat

n/a

Feed barley

136.87

0.00

Rye Flaxseed Feed peas Oats Soybeans

n/a

433.84

2.36

n/a

171.18

4.54

399.77

4.41

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

16.70

n/a

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

Ask

Wheat bids keep rising as quality deteriorates Grade spreads widen out as the Prairie wheat crop comes under pressure BY PHIL FRANZ-WARKENTIN CNS Canada

ard red spring wheat cash bids across Western Canada moved up during the week ended Oct. 7, as Minneapolis spring wheat futures continued to pull away from the other wheat classes and the Canadian dollar weakened. Quality concerns with the Canadian crop were especially supportive, causing the grade spreads to widen out. Depending on the location, average Canada Western Red Spring (CWRS) wheat prices were up by $2-$5 per tonne compared to the previous week, according to price quotes from a cross-section of delivery points across the Prairie provinces compiled by PDQ (Price and Data Quotes). Average prices ranged from about $217 per

Average durum prices were steady to up by as much as $7 per tonne.

tonne in Saskatchewan’s southeast region, to as high as $230 in the Peace River area of Alberta. Quoted basis levels varied from location to location, but generally improved by a few dollars to range from about $25 to $39 per tonne above the futures when using the grain company methodology of quoting the basis as the difference between U.S. dollar-denominated futures and Canadian dollar cash bids. When accounting for currency exchange rates by adjusting Canadian

prices to U.S. dollars, CWRS bids ranged from US$163 to US$173 per tonne. That would put the currency adjusted basis levels at about US$18 to US$28 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 $24 to $37 below the futures. Average durum prices were steady to up by as much as $7 per tonne, with bids in Saskatchewan coming in at about $265-$277 per tonne.

The December spring wheat contract in Minneapolis, which most CWRS contracts in Canada are based off of, was quoted at US$5.22 per bushel on Oct. 7, up about 7.5 U.S. cents per bushel from the previous week. Kansas City hard red winter wheat futures, which are now traded in Chicago, are more closely linked to Canada Prairie Spring Red (CPSR) in Canada. The December K.C. wheat contract was quoted at US$4.03 per bushel on Oct. 7, down about 12.5 U.S. cents compared to the previous week. The December Chicago Board of Trade soft wheat contract settled at US$3.9475 on Oct. 7, which was down by about 7.25 U.S. cents on the week. The Canadian dollar was trading Oct. 7 at 75.27 U.S. cents, down by about one cent compared to the previous week.

The Manitoba Co-operator | October 13, 2016

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

Bale grazing – benefiting the pasture and your wallet Bale grazing has the potential to reduce overwintering costs and leaves substantial nutrients behind, promoting increased forage production and quality BY JENNIFER PAIGE Co-operator staff / Brandon

ot only can bale grazing reduce costs and time in the tractor, it can also boost forage growth and overall production. “The advantages of bale grazing are that you are able to save money and reduce operating cost by lowering yardage, tractor use and removing the need to haul manure,” said Shawn Cabak, livestock specialist with Manitoba Agriculture. “This management method also allows livestock to return most of the nutrients they consume directly to the landscape, so you will see improvements in the soil in marginal areas, as well as increased forage production and quality.” Virden-area cattle producer Larry Wagner says he has seen success with bale grazing, both in his pastures and his wallet. “In the wintertime, through BSE we really had to learn how to cut as many costs as we could and every time you take the tractor out it is costing you money,” Wagner said, who has been bale grazing for the past nine years. “Prior to BSE, the mentality was to sell the biggest calves in the fall. Now the idea is to produce the cheapest calves you can in the fall, because I’ve got time on my side to grow them out for another year. We want to make this business profitable, but also enjoyable so that the next generation wants to do it too.” The general idea behind bale grazing is to place bales in the pasture in the fall and manage the cattle’s consumption through the winter with electric fencing and pigtails. “Some producers will even use their rotational grazing paddocks that they use in the summertime and place their bales in those paddocks and move the cattle through those paddocks. So, essentially, it is like rotational grazing in the wintertime,” Cabak said. Cabak suggest a moderate bale density of 30 to 40 bales per acre, which is consistent with 38-foot spacing in either direction of each bale. Wagner says he doesn’t necessarily worry about bales per acre but rather places enough bales into his paddock to supply the cows with three to four weeks’ worth of feed at a time. “I don’t move them on a daily or every-few-day system, I move them every three or four weeks. That way I don’t have to do cross-fencing because my paddocks are already set up a certain size,” Wagner said. Producers who are consider-

Larry Wagner, a Virden-area producer discusses his management strategies in a pasture on his operation last summer. Photos: Jennifer Paige

Shawn Cabak, livestock specialist with Manitoba Agriculture says bale grazing can help reduce overwintering costs.

ing bale grazing are usually most concerned with the amount of waste that could occur. “Waste or residue from bale grazing can vary from 10 to 15 per cent depending on the quality and palatability of the feed. However, those nutrients are going back into the soil and back into the landscape,” Cabak said. Some producers use rings to reduce waste or place the younger calves on a different system, as they tend to exaggerate waste. “ We just found that the younger calves wasted too much and we didn’t get that same waste with the more mature cows. What we do now with the calves is we have feeders. It is still bale grazing, but the feeder slows them down,” Wagner said. He also recommends sorting out some of the smaller and older cows to avoid having issues with competition at the bales.

Landscape impact So, how many nutrients are really being imported with a bale grazing system? According to Cabak, a substantial amount. “If you are feeding 30 alfalfagrass bales per acre at 1,250 pounds per bale and 14 per cent protein, you are bringing in 714 pounds of nitrogen, 64 pounds of phosphorus, 542 pounds of potassium, per acre,” Cabak said. Cattle will retain 15 to 20 per cent of those nutrients. Leaving behind 80 to 85 per cent on the landscape. “So, per acre you would be leaving behind 570 pounds of nitrogen, 51 pounds of phosphorus and 434 pounds of potassium,” Cabak said. “We often don’t factor in or figure what the value of those nutrients are when we are bale grazing or feeding on the landscape but those bales at 30 bales an acre, the nutrients that you are

bringing in are worth over $500 an acre.” Wagner says he noticed changes in his pasture from the nutrient importation immediately the following spring. “I can see an improvement in the ground and grass around where we have bale grazed immediately. The first thing in the spring you will see is the urine spots green up and then the manure and bale grazing areas will come in. The grass is a darker green, lusher and stays lush longer because you have that organic matter that holds the moisture longer.” Wagner bales mixed grass and alfalfa but says every type of bale, whether straw, greenfeed or hay, will work in this system. “Each one of them is going to break down and compost differently. Straw takes longer because it is higher in carbon and needs more nitrogen to break it down, whereas grass

hay or hay has a more balanced carbon-nitrogen ratio and will break down faster,” Wagner said. For those who may be interested in incorporating bale grazing into their operations, Wagner recommends finding an area producer who is using similar production methods. “I’d suggest finding yourself a mentor who is doing what you are interested in. When I started I went to grazing club meetings and just tried to connect with different people who were doing different things,” Wagner said. “There will be people telling you that you can do it and people telling you that you can’t do it, so you just need to figure out what will work for you. But, one thing is for sure, if you don’t have to put fuel in the tractor to feed the cows all winter, you will cut costs.” jennifer.paige@fbcpublishing.com

The Manitoba Co-operator | October 13, 2016

COLUMN

The revised Beef Code of Practice a win for everyone Everyone involved in the cattle industry should keep a copy handy and consult it frequently ROY LEWIS DVM Beef 911

here has been a lot written about the revised Beef Code of Practice, which was released in 2013 and was the first revision since 1991. It is most definitely worth a read, whether you are a beef producer, transporter, marketer, nutritionist, veterinarian, or are involved with the cattle industry in any way. At 56 pages, I know it may seem long, but there is something in the document for everyone and the table of contents makes it easy to follow and find specific sections relevant to you. As a veterinarian, I learned a few new things and it will, no doubt, get you thinking of others. The document also looks to the future, especially as it pertains to animal welfare. And while there are some hard-and-fast rules coming regarding castrating and dehorning, these types of changes are all for the better and will benefit cattle production — both from an economic and animal welfare perspective — well into the future. This column will deal with the animal welfare deadlines and briefly discuss some of the most important points (and others

of interest to me). But as I mentioned, it is worth printing out a copy and having it on the coffee table or other prominent place for everyone to peruse. This is a national document. Regarding animal welfare, I have seen Dr. Temple Grandin quoted many times saying that the cattle prod should be used no more than five per cent of the time. If you need to prod more than one animal out of every 20 or if there is too much vocalization, then there is either something wrong with your handling facility or you are abusing the prod. Use the prod as the last resort only after other methods have been tried. We often use flags, paddles, or rattles more when handling cattle and the new paddles are ergonomically easy to carry plus they don’t bruise the cattle. I have often said that in good handling facilities, the biggest problem is keeping cattle split up, as they want to follow the leader. Good facilities should have traction to minimize cattle trips, slips and falls. When processing, we monitor slips out of the chute and sometimes it is simply a matter of having dried manure or sand available to throw down in front of the chute. There is often funding available to upgrade tub systems, chute systems as well as loading or unloading facilities. For more general health con-

ditions, you should establish an ongoing VCPR (Veterinary Client Patient Relationship) with your vet so he/she can advise on treatment, animal welfare issues, vaccination protocols, and many other things which keep your herd healthy and productive. Prevention is far better than treatment. Your veterinarian can also advise as to when appropriate painkillers or anti-inflammatory medication are necessary. The NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) are in greater use today because they make our patients more comfortable, are more affordable, and there are several on the market that have specific uses. Use them where necessary under your vet’s guidance. Since the beginning of the year, the code requires that you use pain control when dehorning after the horn bud is attached or when castrating bulls greater than nine months of age. By offering pain control, animal welfare is improved and your cattle will perform better. So the economic cost of the pain control products will be returned to you manyfold. This is a very good rule. We also need to think of when and how we castrate in order to not lose production, minimize risk, and minimize discomfort. Some may use NSAIDs, others will want to incorporate local

anesthesia, and some will use both. As of Jan. 1, 2018, the age for effective pain control in castration drops to six months of age. Again, these are very easy goals to reach and you will find that pain medication on calves of any age is a good thing. Many producers are now giving painkillers to bull calves when castrating at branding and most give them to all calves branded. NSAIDs are coming down in price and there are easy methods of administration available. Having been in practice for over 30 years, I have seen the vast improvement in recovery times when NSAIDs are used for any surgical procedure, including castration. The different methods of surgical castration are also coming under close scrutiny by researchers. The banding techniques which eliminate blood loss as a positive have drawbacks of a greatly increased risk of tetanus as well as increased stress during the period when the scrotum is about to fall off. Castration with the knife in combination with clips or tying the cords and NSAIDs may make a comeback when doing older bulls. As a rule castrating at as young an age as possible (i.e. rings at birth) is the least stressful and if we augment that with implanting, gains should be similar as leaving them as intact bulls. The dehorning guideline is a good one but polled bulls are

looking after most of our dehorning issues and for those who use horned bulls, using paste or electric dehorners before the horn bud is attached does a better job and is less stressful. The big keystone dehorners and burdizzos for castrating should essentially become relics hanging in the barn. They remind us of how far we have come in the cattle industry. I believe we are way ahead with these changes to the beef code and the industry will be better off and more profitable as a result. Progress is good. Everyone in cattle production should give the beef code of practice a read, and keep it around as a reference source or a training document. It also has tons of contact numbers — such as producer groups, cattlemen’s associations, and animal care groups across the provinces. To obtain either a hard or electronic version, go to either the CCA website (www.cattle.ca) or the NFAC website (www.nfacc.ca). And tell all your fellow producers. By adhering to the guidelines in it we are definitely moving in the right direction when it comes to animal welfare. 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.

SHEEP & GOAT COLUMN

Cool weather brings hair lambs to auction Strong bidding for a good selection of feeder lambs; no price difference between wool and hair types By Mark Elliot Co-operator contributor

roducers delivered 450 sheep and goats to the Oct. 5 sale at Winnipeg Livestock Auction. There was no indication that the producers had any concerns about lower prices caused by stock left over from earlier sales. Feeder lambs and ewes dominated the sale. The young meat goat kids were of show quality and drew the attention of the buyers. The markets are indicating that producers are and have been well stocked to supply the buyers. The buyers were still purchasing the various ewes, but cull prices were seriously affected by the low bidding. There appeared to be no price differences between wool and hair ewes at this sale. The extreme woolly ewes were slightly affected by the lower bidding. The weight of the rams did not have a major effect on prices, which ranged from $0.72 to $0.87 per pound. Under the heavyweight classification, a group of six 112-pound lambs brought $201.60 ($1.80 per pound). The 150-pound Cheviotcross lamb brought $1.22. There was high interest in bidding for the market lambs. The price ranged from $1.77 to $1.84 per pound. There was less interest in hair lambs — not necessarily as culls, just lower bidding. The three 105-

GOAT DOES

Ewes

$143.50 - $147.90 $94.30 - $118.90 $51.48 - $77.70

meat

110+

$183 / $201.60

dairy

95 - 110

$180.32 - $187.46

Lambs (lbs.)

$110.25 80 - 94 Under 80 70 - 79 60 - 65 50 - 55 43 - 45 39 pound Katahdin-cross lambs brought $1.05 per pound. Feeder lambs had strong bidding, with good selection. There appeared to be no price difference between wool and hair lambs. The price ranged from $1.72 to $1.88 per pound. The bidding pattern continued for the 70-plus-pound lambs. The price ranged from $1.71 to $1.87 per pound. An exception was a group of seven 78-pound Katahdin-cross lambs which brought $1.38 per pound. The 60-plus-pound lambs brought more interest with a price range of $1.80 to $1.86 per pound. Two 65-pound Rideau-cross lambs may have showed a case of worms, causing a lower price of $1.60 per pound.

$142.76 - $161.98 $122.50 - $139.62 $108 - $118.40 $91 - $101.76 $69.75 - $70.95 $49.73 The 50-plus-pound lambs brought similar price range from $1.82 to $1.92 per pound. A 50-pound Dorper-cross lamb brought $1.43 per pound. There was less demand for the 40-plus-pound lambs with no price difference between wool and hair types. The 12 39-pound Katahdincross lambs appeared to require some conditioning to gain more interest from the buyers.

Goats There appeared to be demand for goat does, which were represented by the Alpine breed at this sale. The bidding remained fairly constant between meat and dairy does. Local buyers dominated the bidding for the dairy goat does.

ANGORA BUCKS meat wether dairy KIDS - Under 80 MEAT

DAIRY

MEAT DAIRY

/ lb.

animal weight

$0.98 $1.23 $1.02 $1.22 $2 $1.06 $1.19 $1.24 $1.02 $1.02

85 lbs. 98 lbs. 103 lbs. 110 lbs. 65 lbs. 85 lbs. 90 lbs. 94 lbs. 103 lbs. 88 lbs.

$1.75 $1.74 $1.48 $1.41

103 lbs. 105 lbs. 115 lbs. 135 lbs.

$1.96 $1.84 $2.05 $2.23 $2.27 $1.35 $1.54 / $1.92 $1.81 $1.56 / $1.40 $1.56 $1.56 $1.45

71 lbs. 76 lbs. 61 lbs. 65 lbs. 68 lbs. 63 lbs. 65 lbs. 40 lbs. 45 lbs. 36 lbs. 36 lbs. 38 lbs.

The Boer-cross bucks had nice frames and structures, causing some strong bidding. The 135pound Alpine-cross goat buck was slightly lower in bidding than the Boer-cross goat bucks.

There was a good selection of goat kids at this sale. The Boercross goat kids of various weights, had quality. Bidding reflected the good quality for the Boer-cross kids.

The Manitoba Co-operator | October 13, 2016

LIVESTOCK AUCTION RESULTS Weight Category

Ashern

Gladstone

Grunthal

Heartland

Brandon

Virden

Killarney

Ste. Rose

Winnipeg

Feeder Steers

5-Oct

4-Oct

3-Oct

6-Oct

30-Sep

No. on offer

529

819

206

590

623*

501

550*

670

Over 1,000 lbs.

n/a

145.00-156.00

900-1,000

152.00-157.00

130.00-166.00

n/a

150.00-162.00 (165.00)

155.00-166.00

800-900

142.00-179.00

140.00-167.25

155.00-165.00

150.00-164.00

n/a

160.00-173.00 (175.00)

160.00-178.50

700-800

148.00-172.00

150.00-173.00

155.00-170.00

150.00-170.00

170.00-182.00 (185.00)

155.00-183.00

600-700

153.00-174.00

150.00-171.00

160.00-188.00

160.00-175.00

175.00-192.00 (194.00)

160.00-188.00

500-600

160.00-187.00

160.00-177.00

160.00-198.00

170.00-185.00

170.00-185.00 (191.00)

165.00-180.00

170.00-199.00

165.00-190.00

400-500

170.00-194.00

180.00-201.00

180.00-205.00

175.00-193.00

180.00-195.00

175.00-201.00

180.00-205.00

300-400

n/a

180.00-212.00

192.00-240.00

n/a

190.00-207.00

190.00-215.00

900-1,000 lbs.

110.00-151.00

n/a

130.00-148.00

800-900

115.00-163.00

125.00-148.00

130.00-150.00

120.00-135.00

120.00-145.00

145.00-159.00

138.00-152.00

700-800

118.00-167.00

130.00-154.75

135.00-160.00

130.00-142.00

130.00-150.00

150.00-166.00

145.00-158.00

600-700

120.00-165.00

135.00-156.00

120.00-155.00

130.00-146.00

130.00-155.00

140.00-164.00

145.00-160.00

500-600

139.00-156.00

140.00-154.00

140.00-160.00

145.00-160.00

140.00-160.00

145.00-165.00

150.00-165.00

400-500

170.00-179.00

160.00-185.00

158.00-200.00

150.00-168.00

155.00-170.00

150.00-177.00

160.00-172.00

300-400

n/a

170.00-192.50

165.00-215.00

n/a

170.00-182.00

No. on offer

n/a

100

135

D1-D2 Cows

78.00-84.00

75.00-90.00

75.00-96.00

75.00-85.00

n/a

75.00-86.50

82.00-91.00 (93.00)

80.00-86.00

D3-D5 Cows

55.00 up

n/a

60.00-75.00

n/a

74.00-80.00

75.00-82.00

Feeder heifers

Slaughter Market

Age Verified

85.00-92.00

up to 90.00

n/a

95.00-105.00

Good Bulls

105.00-121.00

100.00-113.00

97.00-101.75

105.00-117.00

n/a

112.00-120.50

110.00-126.50 (128.50)

100.00-108.00

n/a

6-Oct

n/a

Butcher Steers Butcher Heifers

n/a

Feeder Cows

n/a

Fleshy Export Cows

n/a

Lean Export Cows

n/a

Heiferettes

n/a

110.00-138.00

n/a

* includes slaughter market

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

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Providing the proof consumers want on animal care DFC’s proAction animal welfare assessment program helps farmers demonstrate that high standards are being met BY LORRAINE STEVENSON Co-operator staff

n 2008 two brothers who farm near Ste. Anne built a new barn to replace the one their father erected in the 1960s. His was “a Cadillac barn” and the best of the best for its time, but by the mid-2000s times had changed. It wasn’t just a robotic milking system for their 220 cows that brought Skyline Dairy into a modern era, says David Wiens, who farms with his brother Charles. This was a barn built with comfort foremost in mind. “When we were planning and designing the barn we put a lot of care and attention into focusing on animal comfort,” he told a recent conference on animal welfare. Rubberized flooring replaced concrete. Brushes were installed so the cows could groom. An automated calf feeder replaced the pails they’d previously used. Those and other upgrades were not viewed “as luxuries,” said Wiens. “They are important features in any barn whose owner is serious about topquality animal care.” But milk producers don’t have to build a new barn to prove it matters to them too. Dair y farmers right across Canada now participate in a program that ensures they’re held to the highest standards for animal care, Wiens told the inaugural One Welfare conference September 27. The program is Dairy Farmers of Canada’s proAction initiative, a national assurance program with six components including one devoted specifically to animal care. DFC has been working with the National Farm Animal Care Council since 2013 to pilot the animal care component. The animal care assessments are based on the requirements of the Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of Dairy Cattle published in 2009, and involve Holstein Canada doing third-party assessor visits to farms to score herd health and welfare. Holstein Canada will conduct the animal health assessments, evaluating and scoring animals based on body condition, hock, knee and neck injuries and lameness. It will assess more than 300,000 cows on farms across the country in benchmarking exercises now underway. The animal care requirements will be formally added to the existing Food Safety (CQM) validation in September 2017. Wiens said that initially, there was apprehension expressed about this component of proAction. It sprang from animal welfare simply being a sensitive subject, and farmers initially wondered what direction this might be heading.

“They were wondering, ‘Is this going to somehow show that I’ve not been living up to expectations?’” Wiens said. “But when we started getting into the details about what was being measured and how it was being measured, farmers were much more relaxed. It was, ‘OK, I’m doing this already, this makes sense.’”

‘Cow signals’ One of the especially interesting aspects of the program has been the ‘cow signals’ workshops offered, Wiens said. That’s involved bringing in animal welfare experts to help farmers identify best practices for cow comfort.

Farmers now see merit in a program not only for stricter enforcement for on-farm animal welfare practices but enabling their sector to tell a credible animal care story. “We care about our animals and we look after our animals,” Wiens said. “We’re not just saying this. We have a code of practice, but by this assessment through proAction we’re actually showing how we are complying with the codes of practice. There are scores to prove it.” Wiens described the initiative at a conference attended by medical professionals, public health inspectors and agri-

Dairy Farmers of Manitoba chair David Wiens described the Canadian dairy sector’s proAction initiative at the inaugural One Welfare conference. PHOTO: LORRAINE STEVENSON

cultural industry representatives. The three-day conference included international speakers citing a growing body of research showing links between human well-being and animal welfare. The Canadian dairy industry’s commitment to animal w e l f a re i s a b o u t s h ow i n g Canadians that farmers care

as much about animal welfare as the general public, Wiens said. “We know that it’s important to Canadians that animals are looked after and there has to be a high degree of stewardship involved in the care of animals. We share those values.” lorraine@fbcpublishing.com

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

Milder weather moving back in Issued: Monday, October 10, 2016 · Covering: October 12 – October 19, 2016 Daniel Bezte Weather Vane

ast week’s large and dominating upper low developed as expected, bringing significant amounts of rain and even some snow to western and northern regions. Believe it or not, high pressure did move in behind this system, but the high contained a lot of low clouds that kept daytime highs cooler than expected and overnight lows warmer. This forecast period will be dominated by a huge area of low pressure off the West Coast of British Columbia. Cool high pressure will be in place across our region to start, but like last weekend’s high, there will be some clouds around during the day. The coldest temperatures will be on Wednesday or Thursday morning with readings expected to be in the 0 to -4 C range. By Friday, the high will have drifted off to the east. At the same time, some of the energy from the western low will push into Saskatchewan developing an area of low pressure. This will help to create a southerly

flow across our region, which should boost daytime highs into the mid-teens. The Saskatchewan low is forecasted to track through northern Manitoba over the weekend. We will likely see a little bit of a cooldown on Sunday as the low drags a weak cold front across our region. The weather models then show another piece of energy breaking off the western low early next week and developing another area of low pressure in Saskatchewan. We can expect to see clouds along with a few showers on Monday as a warm front tries to push northward ahead of the low. Temperatures by Tuesday should be mild, with highs expected to be back in the mid-teens. This low is forecast to track to our south, bringing the chance of some showers by Wednesday or Thursday of next week. Usual temperature range for this period: Highs, 6 to 18 C; lows: -4 to +6 C. Daniel Bezte is a teacher by profession with a BA (Hon.) in geography, specializing in climatology, from the U of W. He operates a computerized weather station near Birds Hill Park. Contact him with your questions and comments at daniel@bezte.ca.

WEATHER MAP - WESTERN CANADA

7 Day Accumulated Precipitation (Prairie Region) September 29, 2016 to October 5, 2016

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This issue’s map shows the total amount of precipitation that fell during the seven days ending Oct. 5. This period captures the rainfall from the large and slow-moving storm system that brought over 100 mm of rainfall to some regions of western Manitoba.

A deeper look at spring and fall frost dates Winnipeg has seen unusually short and long frost-free seasons, but no clear trend either way BY DANIEL BEZTE

Last spring and first fall frost

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ell, that didn’t take long. At the end of last week’s article I pointed out it only takes one big storm system to totally change a monthly weather outlook. For western regions, this happened last week, as a very strong area of low pressure formed over Montana and then slowly pushed north-northeast through Saskatchewan and northern Manitoba. The heaviest amounts of rain fell in a line from extreme southe a s t e r n Sa s k a t c h e w a n u p t ow a rd Dauphin and then northward. General rainfall amounts were in the 50- to 70-mm range, with some regions reporting over 100 mm. Farther north, the rain turned into snow with total accumulations ranging from a few centimetres all the way up to 60 cm. To the east of this system, rainfall amounts dropped off dramatically, with most areas seeing less than 10 mm. Along with rainfall this system also pumped in some fairly mild temperatures over central and eastern regions. Daytime highs early last week topped out in the mid-20s, with overnight lows only falling into the mid-teens. While I didn’t see any daytime high records fall, there were a few recordwarm minimum temperatures broken. If you recall back to the article I wrote about frost, I said I would like

to revisit that topic. In particular, I wanted to look at the dates for the last spring frost, the first fall frost and the resulting length of the frost-free season to see if there have been any local trends. The other day I bumped into a farming friend who was pretty sure that our frost-free season is getting longer. With this in mind, I began to go through the data with the full intention of looking at all three of the major centres in Manitoba (Winnipeg,

Brandon and Dauphin). What I didn’t realize was just how long it would take to go through all that data! So, for this first article, I’m just looking at Winnipeg’s data going back 40 years. For this study, I went through the spring and fall temperature records for Winnipeg, looking for the last and first days where temperatures fell below 0 C. I then plotted the dates to see if there were any observable trends. I have included a graph show-

ing this data and, as you can see — and what surprised me — is that for 0 C there is no significant trend in the data. Dates for both the last spring frost (LSF) and the first fall frost (FFF), while showing the expected variation from year to year, did not have any trend toward earlier or later dates. I then went back through the data looking for the dates of the last and first killing frosts, which I recorded as minimum temperatures colder than -2 C. When I plotted this data I found the results were very similar with no real trends evident. If anything, there does appear to be a slight trend toward a later occurrence of a killing spring frost and an accompanied later occurrence of a killing fall frost. This then led me to look at the overall length of the frost-free season (FFS). This time, when I plotted this data, I was not surprised to find there was no trend in the data at either the 0 C or the -2 C mark. What was interesting was some of the changes to the length of the frost-free season in a given year, depending on whether it was 0 C or -2 C. For example, 2007 had a 0 C frost-free season that was 25 days shorter than average, due mostly to an early June frost. Looking at the length of the -2 C frost-free season, 2007 was 34 days longer than average. I will definitely continue my look into this topic by examining both Brandon and Dauphin’s data to see if it will follow Winnipeg’s “non-trend.”

The Manitoba Co-operator | October 13, 2016

CROPS Antibiotic bean coatings under scrutiny With growing concerns over antibiotic resistance in mind, bean blights will have to be tackled with blight-resistant varieties

“Developing new varieties takes such a long time that with some of these varieties, you know, it’s hard to say if they’re moving to them or not.”

BY SHANNON VANRAES Co-operator staff

or nearly three decades Health Canada has been t h re a t e n i n g t o e n d t h e importation of streptomycin sulphate-coated bean seeds. Now it is one step closer — sort of. “ H e a l t h C a n a d a ’s P e s t Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) has not banned the import of streptomycin-treated bean seeds,” the federal department said in an emailed statement. “It should be noted, however, that streptomycin sulphate is not currently registered in Canada for use as a coating on bean seeds and importation of streptomycintreated dry bean seeds from the U.S. for planting in Canada has only been permitted on a limited basis.” The antibiotic seed coating has not been registered in Canada since 1988 and the PMRA originally told producers that 1998 would be the last year they could import treated seeds from the United States. But after industry lobbying efforts, that deadline was deferred — again and again — while researchers strove to find alternative treatments and develop bean varieties resistant to common blight and halo blight. Health Canada has stated that growers may import and use streptomycin-treated bean seeds for their 2017 crop, however, any requests to import or use streptomycin-treated bean seeds for the 2018 growing season will be dependent upon applications to register both the streptomycin active ingredient and an end-use product for treating bean seeds. “We knew this day was coming,” said Bob Conner, a research scientist at the Agriculture and A g r i - Fo o d Ca n a d a Re s e a rc h Development Centre in Morden. “I think (the PMRA) had postponed the removal of streptomycin sulphate as a seed treatment for a number of years… they gave us enough time that we could start to

Francois Labelle

Halo blight on a bean leaf. Since halo blight and common blight are bacterial diseases, they can be controlled with streptomycin, but the same antibiotic is critical for controlling human disease. Photo: Howard F. Schwartz, Colorado State University

release resistant varieties, because in the long run, resistance is probably going to be the best option for controlling that problem.”

Resistant varieties elusive But developing varieties resistant to common blight and halo blight has proved challenging, and Health Canada has indicated that preventing antibiotic resistance is a key motivator in changing regulations around the use of streptomycin sulphate. “PMRA has recently learned that the research effort has not achieved the intended results,” Eric Morrissette, chief of media relations for the Public Health Agency of Canada, said in an email. “Furthermore, in order to support the Government of Canada and WHO effort to reduce the potential for development of antimicrobial resistance, it is important that all uses of streptomycin in Canada be properly monitored. As a result, PMRA notified Pulse Canada in July 2016 that applications to register streptomycin for treating bean seeds will be required by June 2017,” said Morrissette. “The PMRA has advised Pulse Canada to work with manufacturers to encourage them to submit applications for registration.”

Needed for humans Streptomycin is an antibiotic of the first class, which the World Health Organization recently labelled as “essential” for human medicine. It is used to treat tuberculosis and the bubonic plague, the latter of which is estimated to have killed 50 million people during the 14th century and still infects people to this day — cases of the plague caused by the Yersinia Pestis bacteria were documented in Bolivia, Peru, Uganda, China, Tanzania and Russia in 2014. That same year 9.6 million people were diagnosed with tuberculosis and 1.5 million people died from that disease worldwide. Francois Labelle, executive director of the Manitoba Pulse a n d Soy b e a n Growe r s a s s o ciation, said that pulse producers would like to have as many tools in their tool box as possible when it comes to fighting and preventing disease, but he added that resistant varieties would be preferred. “Developing new varieties takes such a long time that with some of these varieties, you know, it’s hard to say if they’re moving to them or not,” Labelle said, following a field day in Morden this summer. “There’s not been a lot of move to these new varieties yet,

but hopefully there will be more and hopefully they’ll be as competitive as the other crops or the ones that are growing today.” While Pulse Canada declined to provide an interview regarding the issue, it was clear the organization does not view the matter as resolved. “There are a number of details on this issue that are still being finalized,” said a spokesperson for the organization. “We are not able to comment on it at this time.” According to Pulse Canada statistics provided by Health Canada, approximately 98 per cent dry bean seeds imported into Alberta are treated with streptomycin prior to importation. In Saskatchewan, 67 per cent of imported dry bean seeds are treated, compared to only five per cent in Ontario. Numbers were not made available for Manitoba imports, but Labelle said the percentage would be fairly low. Copper-based products can be used to control blight, but are expensive and usually require more than one application. Even so, the use of imported streptomycin seed was never meant to be a permanent solution, Morrissette said. “ T h e u s e o f s t re p t o m y c i n imported seed was meant to facilitate transition to other pest control measures,” he added.

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The Manitoba Co-operator | October 13, 2016

Changes to mildew standards for western milling wheat Changes will minimize the financial impact on farmers and the grain trade STAFF

ildew guidelines for western Canadian milling wheat classes are getting a bit more forgiving. Effective immediately visual guides a n d s t a n d a rd s w i l l a l l ow f o r a n increased presence of mildew, something the chief inspection body the Canadian Grain Commission says won’t affect the quality of products made from Canadian wheat. While the relief will be welcome during a wet harvest season, the CGC says the changes are actually part of a long-running look at the issue. “The Canadian Grain Commission recognizes the impact mildew has on the bottom line for wheat producers,” said Jim Smolik, the CGC’s acting chief commissioner. “This science-based change will put money directly back into the pockets of Canadian producers, while maintaining the quality of wheat classes.”

“This science-based change will put money directly back into the pockets of Canadian producers, while maintaining the quality of wheat classes.” Jim Smolik CGC’s acting chief commissioner

Following a two-year study of the impact of mildew on the quality of wheat, the organization met with the Western Standards Committee’s wheat subcommittee October 3, which recommended the changes be made immediately. New visual standards are currently being established to reflect increased mildew content in the wheat grades.

Quick facts These changes affect these classes: • Canada Western Red Spring, • Canada Western Hard White Spring,

• Canada Western Amber Durum, • Canada Western Red Winter, • Canada Western Soft White Spring, • Canada Western Extra Strong, • Canada Prairie Spring White, • Canada Prairie Spring Red, and • Canada Northern Hard Red. Mildew occurs in kernels that are affected by field fungi that develop under conditions of excessive moisture. Samples containing kernels affected by mildew are graded according to the degree of soundness definition in the Official Grain Grading Guide.

Mildew damage on individual kernels of CWRS wheat. PHOTO: Canadian Grain Commission

The study included assessment of falling number, wheat and flour protein, milling yield and water noodle dough colour. Tests have shown that mildew prim a r i l y a f f e c t s t h e a p p e a ra n c e o f wheat. The effect of mildew on semolina was found to be negligible.

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MASC board gets new head and members

Argentina wins WTO appeal ruling against EU biodiesel duties

Announcement sees five new members, new chair and vice-chair

REUTERS / The World Trade Organization upheld Argentina’s complaint against European Union duties on biodiesel in an appeal ruling issued Oct. 6. Argentina, a major exporter of biodiesel, had called the EU measures protectionist and said they cost the country almost US$1.6 billion in lost sales annually. The EU argued that Argentina was “dumping” or selling biodiesel at below the cost of production and harming EU producers, but lost an initial WTO ruling in March. The decision came after an EU court delivered a series of rulings on Sept. 16 to annul anti-dumping duties imposed on exporters of biodiesel from Indonesia and Argentina. “We expect that after this resounding ruling from the WTO and the forceful ruling from the European Union court a few weeks ago, we can finally open up this market,” said Luis Zubizarreta, president of the Argentine chamber of biofuels, known as Carbio.

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anitoba Agriculture Service Corporation has some new faces around the board table. A new chair, vice-chair and new directors have been appointed, and one existing director had his term extended, in a recent announcement from the provincial government. The new chair of the board is Jim Wilson and the vice-chair is Charles Mayer. Wilson operates a grain farm in the community of Darlingford. He is also a chartered accountant, previously working in public practice for 20 years with a focus on business and individual advisory and tax services. Mayer is a former federal minister of agriculture and a former

member of the Canadian House of Commons, serving for 15 years as the member of Parliament for Portage-Marquette. He has operated a mixed farm involving cattle and irrigated crops. Newly appointed directors are Karen Fatteicher, Suszanne Jones, Darrell McElroy, Laurent Ponsin and Diane Rourke. Fatteicher is co-owner of 360 AG Consulting, which provides agronomic services to producers. She has experience working in the chemical, grain and retail industries in Manitoba. Jones is an owner and partner in a seed farm. She formerly operated a cattle ranch for more than 30 years. Jones has held numerous board appointments including director of Marquette Co-op and Manitoba Agriculture Credit Corporation. McElroy is an agronomist

at Hemp Oil Canada. He is a former producer who was one of Manitoba’s first hemp growers when it was licensed to grow commercially in 1998. Ponsin is a producer and farm owner in St. Eustache. He has also served the community as a volunteer firefighter. Rourke is a farmer, agriculture entrepreneur and advocate for rural life who lives in the Minto area. She is an active volunteer with the Manitoba Agriculture Museum and the Walk to Make Cystic Fibrosis History. Doug Chorney has been extended as an existing director. Chorney is a grain and vegetable producer in East Selkirk. He is a former president of Keystone Agricultural Producers, serving in the role from 2011 to 2015. Chorney has been a director for MASC since June 2015.

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Manitoba sunflowers wait for harvest weather Lack of U.S. contracting lowers confectionery acres, oilseeds steady By Phil Franz-Warkentin Commodity News Service Canada

Statistics Canada forecasts Manitoba’s 2016 sunflower crop at 53,500 tonnes, which would be down from the 72,600 tonnes last year. photo: Brady Penner

Richardson to expand Prairie retail space The grain firm plans to announce more construction in coming months STAFF

innipeg grain firm Richardson International is set to expand its crop i n p u t re t a i l b u s i n e s s across the Prairies, starting in central and western Saskatchewan with plans for two new stores and a rebuilt store. The company said Sept. 19 it will replace its crop input facility at Wakaw, about 90 km northeast of Saskatoon, and build new at Pasqua, just east of Moose Jaw, a n d a t E l r o s e, a b o u t 110 km north of Swift Current. The new facilities will each have high-speed fertilizer-blending capabilities, “modern” offices and a 6,000-square-foot crop input warehouse. Construction is to start this fall, the plan being to have the new stores up and running by “later 2017.” Richardson also plans to announce “additional new builds in the coming months,” Tom Hamilton, t h e c o m p a n y ’s v i c e president for agribusiness operations, said in a release. The three sites named so far in Saskatchewan are in areas the company said it identified as “opportunities” in its Richardson Pioneer network, as part of its capital expansion plan.

ost sunflower fields in southern Manitoba are ready for harvest, but the province first needs to see some drier weather. A handful of fields has seen some harvest activity already, “but the bulk is still to come,” Ben Friesen, purchasing manager with Scoular Canada in Winkler, said last Thursday. “If the sun shines, they’ll be going very seriously within the next few days,” said Friesen. He estimated that about 75 per cent of the sunflowers will be desiccated this year, allowing the long-maturing crop to be harvested by the middle of October. The remainder will be waiting for a frost, but nearby forecasts did not look cold enough for a killing frost.

Quality is generally good in the province, although Friesen said heavy winds earlier in the growing season cut into the production potential, with many fields getting only half a crop. He said most confectionery sunflower seed contracts in Manitoba were pre-priced at about $28 per h u n d re d w e i g h t , w h i c h c o m p a re s with old crop at $26. Oilseeds were contracted at about $24 to $25 per hundredweight. “It’s a firm price; not super high or super low,” said Friesen on the values. Statistics Canada forecasts Manitoba’s 2016 sunflower crop at 53,500 tonnes, which would be down from the 72,600 tonnes last year. Confectionery acres were drastically reduced in the province, as U.S buyers did not come in to do any contracting, Friesen said. Oilseed acres held relatively steady.

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CropLife report highlights importance of crop protection and biotechnology The group says it’s ready to make the case for the value and economic contribution of the industry’s technology to the country BY ALEX BINKLEY Co-operator contributor

ropLife Canada wants to talk about the value of crop protection products and plant biotechnology. To this end it’s commissioned a report examining how much the industry contributes to the country by the consultancy RIAS. Ted Menzies, president of CropLife, says his organization is looking for venues and opportunities to discuss the information contained in the report. It’s also important information for the agri-food sector to have in any discussions on social licence and public trust. The report contains plenty of numbers about the value of pest controls and modern plant

breeding in supporting sustainable agriculture. “Without plant science innovations, Canadians could pay about 55 per cent more for their food,” the report says. “On an annual basis, it is estimated that the average Canadian household saves more than $4,400 on their food bill, for a total of over $60 billion in savings on food expenditures for all Canadians each year.” The innovations also “generate more than 111,000 jobs and $8.3 billion in additional agricultural output in Canada. This increased output from plant science innovations also accounts for 71 per cent of Canada’s positive trade balance in crops.” Farmers earn an additional $7.1 billion through additional yields and higher-quality prod-

CropLife Canada’s Ted Menzies says a recent report the group commissioned quantifies the value of biotechnology and crop protection products. photo: croplife canada

ucts. About $353 million of that is in the value of fruit crops, $434 million in potatoes and $435 million in other vegetable crops.

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“Overall, the increased agricultural output from plant science innovations generates more than $7.5 billion in GDP for Canada, which is comprised of $4 billion in added value by Canadian farmers, and $3.5 billion in added value from increased business for suppliers to Canadian farmers.” Plant science has also played a critical role in improving sustainable agricultural practices “by way of reducing the amount of tillage, soil erosion, land use, and greenhouse gas emissions, as well as improving biodiversity and preserving large tracts of forest, native grass and wetlands.”

Job creator The report says that plant science companies spend $230 million annually on research

and development in Canada, generating about 4,000 highvalue, science-based jobs for Canadians. The total eco nomic impact from manufacturing and production o f p l a n t s c i e n c e p ro d u c t s accounts for over $1 billion in added value to Canada’s economy, 9,000 jobs and $467 million in income for Canadian workers. Without plant science innovations, Canada would need 50 per cent more farmland to produce the same level of crop production, the report notes. As a result, more than 14.2 million hectares (35.1 million acres) of forest, native grass and wetlands have been preserved. That’s about the total area of crops grown in Saskatchewan or four times that of Ontario. The productivity gains for Canada have been greatest in field crops such as canola, wheat, soybeans and corn. “Mo d e r n p l a n t - b re e d i n g technologies such as drought and salinity tolerance are expected to further alleviate the pressure to convert high biodiversity areas into agricultural use, and plants with increased nitrogen-use efficiency are also under development that reduce run-off of nitrogen fertilizer, which will help to protect wildlife habitats and water quality.” The innovations have “improved agricultural practices, resulting in significant reductions in soil erosion and improved soil quality across a range of crops in Canada.” Examples are no-till farming which conser ves water and reduces greenhouse gas emissions. “The use of plant science innovations has also resulted in 126 million to 194 million less litres of diesel fuel burned on farm each year owing to reduced tillage and reductions in the number of equipment passes on land, reducing GHG emissions by about 450,000 to 700,000 tonnes per year.” Overall, the total annual GHG reduction from the use of plant science innovations in agriculture is estimated to be 29 million tonnes per year. This represents four per cent of the 726 million tonnes in total GHG emissions for Canada in 2013. “While Canada’s total GHG emissions have climbed by 3.8 per cent since 2009, continued adoption of plant science innovations in the future will enable farmers to further reduce GHG emissions in the agriculture sector to help offset potential increases in other sectors of Canada’s economy,” the report says. Canada needs to develop new crop varieties for a changing climate. “Modern plant-breeding techniques are being used to speed the process for developing new plant varieties that will better withstand drought conditions, and contribute to even greater sequestration of CO2 and lower CO2 emissions by reducing tillage, conserving soil and moisture.”

The Manitoba Co-operator | October 13, 2016

Glencore sees renewables as uncompetitive on cost

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like oil companies, the group w o u l d g e t a re t u r n o n i t s London/Reuters investment. “The investment we put in enewable energy will the ground today will come not be cost competitive out in 10 years. The same with fossil fuels until applies to the world’s oil and 2050, Glencore said on Sept. gas companies — their invest27, much later than energy ments will come out in 20 organizations forecast and years,” Hayward said. Renewables won’t achieve supporting the mining and trading giant’s case for con- cost parity with fossil fuels until 2051, he predicted. tinued investment in coal. Energy company offiGlencore, whose non-mining holdings include grain c i a l s a t t e n d i n g t h e s a m e handler Viterra, has said coal conference, the Institute of is still an investment oppor- Directors’ (IoD) annual cont u n i t y, f o re c a s t i n g g l o b a l vention, believe parity will demand will grow by seven come much earlier. Wi l f r i d Pe t r i e, U . K . a n d per cent by 2030, driven by e m e r g i n g e c o n o m i e s a n d Ire l a n d c h i e f e x e c u t i ve a t industrial demand, and halt- French gas and power group ing spending would halve sea- E n g i e, s a i d h e t h o u g h t i t borne supplies in 15 years’ would be as early as in five years’ time, whereas David time. Glencore chair man Tony Brooks, managing director Hayward told a conference of supply at U.K. renewable supplier Good Energy, inSEC_PENH16_MS_MC_SEC_PENH16_MS_MC.qxd London on Sept. 27 that, energy 2016-10-04 2:21 PM Page 1 BY NINA CHESTNEY

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said it could happen by 2020, adding that wind was already at cost parity with fossil fuels. Research by the International Energy Agency and other organizations has shown that renewable energy sources such as wind and solar can now produce electricity in some parts of the world at a price close to that generated by fossil fuels such as coal and gas. Hayward, who is also chairman of oil explorer Genel Energy and a former boss of BP, said great technological strides would be needed for renewables to become overall as cost competitive as fossil fuels before mid-century. “In 15 years’ time, if someo n e re a l l y d o e s a c h i e ve a technological breakthrough akin to a mobile phone, an iPhone, that will change the e n e r g y p i c t u re g o i n g f o rward,” he said.

Louis Dreyfus stems profit slide Ample supplies and a tepid economy still drag on commodities

gricultural trading giant Louis Dreyfus Company eked out a small rise in 2016 first-half net profit, saying steady shipped volumes helped i t we a t h e r a n o t h e r t o u g h period in commodity markets. Louis Dreyfus has been grappling with ample supply, lower prices and slower economic growth that have cut margins, while also going through a leadership shakeup under main shareholder Margarita Louis-Dreyfus. The privately owned company said on Thursday that net income was $135 million compared with $130 million in the first half of 2015, with lower costs and tax offsetting weaker underlying profit (all figures US$). Operating profit for its business segments fell to $546 million from $638 million as net sales dropped to $23.5 billion from $26.4 billion. Unexpected capital inflows in commodities in the second quarter added to the difficult trading conditions, it added. “Posting reasonable results during such periods and a context of continued oversupply illustrates our ability to adjust to changing conditions,” CEO Gonzalo Ramirez Martiarena said in an interim results report. It said shipped volumes rose one per cent in the first half,

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supported by grain and oilseed exports from South America and healthy flows at its metals business. “With a one per cent increase in volumes they appear to be keeping or slightly increasi n g m a rk e t s h a re,” Ja m e s Dunster ville, analyst with Geneva-based Agflow, said. “But there is no comment on the situation from July onwards and I think the second half is proving very difficult for the trade.” Autumn corn and soybean harvests in the U.S., expected to yield record volumes, will be a major factor for trading firms in the second half of the year. Recent rallies in sugar, coffee and juice could also influence firms such as Louis Dreyfus that have wide exposure in soft commodities. Sugar futures hit four-year highs in September. Dreyfus, part of the so-called ABCD quartet of trading giants a l o n g s i d e A rc h e r D a n i e l s Midland, Bunge and Cargill, had previously reported a plunge in net profit for 2015 and confirmed it was seeking partners to help some businesses expand, starting with its fertilizer division. The unfavourable landscape has also led Louis Dreyfus’s rivals to reorganize. ADM said in August it was pulling back in ethanol and exploring sales of corn dry mills that produce the biofuel as weak ethanol results contributed to lower quarterly profits.

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The Manitoba Co-operator | October 13, 2016

Aggressive clubroot rears its head It’s still not widespread in Manitoba, but the Alberta experience this season underlines how dangerous the disease is By Jay Whetter Canola Watch

oist conditions in 2016 may have helped to fuel an aggressive advancement of clubroot pathotypes, many of which can quickly overcome current clubroot resistance traits. The problem is still largely found around the Edmonton area, but it’s been found in all three Prairie provinces. Check dead, thin and prematurely ripening patches for clubroot galls. Dan Orchard already knew seeding and tillage equipment did a great job moving clubroot spores but the scene in one Alberta field this summer made it crystal clear. Looking over a low area in a field, the Canola Council of Canada agronomy specialist for north-central Alberta could see distinct lines of dead plants coming out of a low spot in alternating directions. The lines were exactly the width of the grower’s drill. The patch would have likely been evident in the low spot the last time canola was grown on that field — two years ago. And when the grower seeded the field this spring, the drill picked up the sporeinfested soil and dragged it, the first pass going north, the second south, and so on. By harvest time, the pattern of death was a perfect match. “The grower told me that a Seeing Eye dog could spot that clubroot patch,” Orchard says. “Every plant was affected in the draw, with little or no seed produced.” How could the grower not notice the patch two years ago? Perhaps conditions were far less conducive for the disease to appear, or maybe the spore load in the

cause significant infection and spore buildup. After one season, the patch becomes infested with predominantly virulent spores and the CR variety is no longer effective on that field. “If the grower uses the same clubroot resistance on that same field, the yield effect from that virulent pathotype can be devastating,” Strelkov says. “We can’t downplay how bad this can be,” Orchard adds.

“The grower told me that a Seeing Eye dog could spot that clubroot patch. Every plant was affected in the draw, with little or no seed produced.” Dan Orchard

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soil was considerably lower, or maybe he wasn’t looking for it because he wasn’t expecting a problem. “He knew he had clubroot, which is why he started growing a clubroot-resistant variety,” Orchard says. He thought it would be fine — at least for a few years — but the speed at which new clubroot pathotypes appear can be surprising. Stephen Strelkov, clubroot researcher at the University of Alberta, has been finding more virulent pathotypes over the past three years in central Alberta. As of now, he has identified more than 10. Clubroot-resistant varieties do not have resistance to all the pathotypes. Pathotypes that infect clubroot-resistant (CR) varieties increase quickly due to sheer numbers and selection pressure. Fields in central Alberta can have 10 million clubroot spores or more per gram of soil. If just one per cent of these soilborne resting spores are virulent to CR varieties, that could mean 100,000 virulent spores per gram of soil. While the CR variety may protect against most spores, the virulent spores are still enough to

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• Crop rotation. Three or four years can make a difference in Canada. “After a break from canola for two years or more, most of the spores will not be viable. Recent research suggests more than 90 per cent of the spores will no longer be capable of infecting plants. This doesn’t eliminate the threat but greatly reduces the likelihood of severe yield loss,” Orchard says. “A two-year rotation in a clubroot-infested area seems to be the recipe for clubroot resistance to be overcome quite quickly. It’s nature at work.” • Reduce soil movement. A typical drill or tillage implement has many kilograms of soil clinging to its openers, discs or shanks. If one gram can have millions of spores, any field work that moves soil is also moving clubroot — and lots of it. Use tillage only when necessary and clean off as much soil as possible when moving any machinery from field to field. Reducing tillage to retain more surface residue will decrease wind erosion and infestation of other fields downwind. In wet harvest conditions, cleaning off combine, cart and truck tires between fields may be required to

reduce soil tracking. Remember, clubroot spores can be present in all soil, not just fields seeded to canola this year. Take care to reduce soil movement in all fields. • Keep looking. Don’t assume those dead patches in low-lying areas were just drowned out. Identifying clubroot patches early will mean growers can implement rotation and other management measures to contain the patch and minimize the economic impact from clubroot. “County fieldmen in Alberta are concerned and becoming very educated and willing to work with the growers,” Orchard says. • Variety selection. Although most current varieties use the same mechanism (genetics) for clubroot resistance, a few new options have been introduced recently and much work is being done to introduce new genetics. “Not overrelying on our current genetic sources is very important to preserve them,” Orchard says, “so rotating out of canola for an extra year or two will help this.” • Set aside the worst patches. Putting severely infested patches into forages for a few years might be the best choice to stop spread of spores through field work. Make the patch 50 per cent larger in area than the infested patch to contain fringes that may have elevated spore levels. In that time, research on management practices, soil amendments, and new genetics may come along that provides an economic management option for these areas. For more on clubroot management, go to the canolaencyclopedia.ca and look for the clubroot chapter in the Diseases section or visit clubroot.ca.

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The Manitoba Co-operator | October 13, 2016

High-quality forages tougher to find this year There’s plenty of forage production but harvest conditions were brutal this summer BY DAVE SIMS Commodity News Service Canada

here seems to be no shortage of forages in Western Canada this year as the wet weather has allowed grasses to keep progressing at a steady rate. Finding high-quality hay could be the challenge however, according to crop watchers in Saskatchewan and Manitoba. “It’s been tough for guys to put four to five days together to get hay up. So a lot of hay was silage or guys just let the grass grow until it got really mature,” noted John McGregor of the Manitoba Forage and Grassland Association. A forage crop specialist with Saskatchewan Agriculture, Te r r y Kow a l c h u k , a g re e d

that high-quality feed will be in short supply this year, “Simply because of the high moisture conditions and poor quality; that will command premium prices for anybody who has it.” He estimated 70 to 80 per cent of the stands in Saskatchewan contain a mixture of alfalfa and grass. “Alfalfa is probably more susceptible to weathering than grass,” he said, adding spreading out windrows might be needed to help dry down the plants. Much of the lower-quality hay in Manitoba may be suitable for beef cows, said McGregor. “Producers will still have to look at feed tests and may have to supplement forages to meet the needs of the cow,” he explained.

“Simply because of the high moisture conditions and poor quality; that will command premium prices for anybody who has it.” Terry Kowalchuk forage crop specialist with Saskatchewan Agriculture

So far disease threats have been relatively sparse in Western Canada, considering how much rain has fallen. “Storage is going to be extremely important trying to preserve that hay quality and keep the moisture out of it,” said Kowalchuk. “If it gets put up wet then there’s going to be degradation.” McGregor says prices in Manitoba are similar to the late end of last year. “Around the $80-a-tonne

range. There’s a larger volume of hay out there so the prices are there but the demand isn’t there,” he said. However, in Saskatchewan, the range is fairly wide. “Alfalfa brome is anywhere from $80-$175 (per tonne). It’s a pretty broad range which is a function of quality,” said Kowalchuk. “Grass is $85-$125.” Prices may be on the verge of dipping too. “I would say that after the

market highs we reached last summer, things moderated, and right now I would say that they would probably be trending downward,” he said. Producers in Saskatchewan also appear to be bumping up their stocks in the wake of last year’s shortfall when most farmers were mostly limited to one cut. “We’re coming off of last year’s drought, so people had better crops as the year went on,” he said. Producers looking for forages will certainly be able to find them, according to McGregor. However, he says most will likely shop around for the best grasses they can find. “Because there’s no shortage, anyone looking for hay will likely be looking for goodquality hay.”

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USDA to pay farmers more than US$7 billion due to low crop prices U.S. farm income predicted to be down 11.5 per cent in 2016, lowest since 2009 CHICAGO / Reuters

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he U.S. Department of Agriculture will pay farmers more than $7 billion this fall to keep them afloat in the face of low crop prices. The payments have started going out to growers of corn, soybeans and other crops, who had enrolled in U.S. safety net programs to protect themselves from market downturns covering harvests last year, the USDA said in a statement. They will account for about 10 per cent of what the agency has projected for U.S. net farm income for 2016. Prices for crops, including corn, soybeans and wheat, have tumbled as massive harvests around the world have increased inventories and intensified competition for exports. U.S. farmers recently started bringing in their latest corn and soybean harvests, both of which are expected to be record large due to favourable weather.

The USDA’s payments will help farmers “who are standing strong against low commodity prices,” USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack said in the statement. He added that the agency will “continue to ensure the availability of a strong safety net” to growers. In August, the USDA predicted net farm income in 2016 would be US$71.5 billion, down 11.5 per cent from 2015. If realized, that would be the lowest since 2009. The payments to farmers will be made under two programs, called Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC). They “primarily allow producers to continue to produce for the market” when crop revenues or prices decline, according to the USDA. Payments will be made to farmers who enrolled acres of corn, soybeans, wheat, barley, grain sorghum, lentils, oats, peanuts, dry peas and canola in the programs. Additional payments for producers of other commodities, such as rice, will be announced later, the USDA said.

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SAO PAULO / Reuters / Brazil’s biosafety commission CTNBio approved imports of three genetically modified (GM) varieties of corn from the United States for animal feed production, said the government and the poultry and pork industry group ABPA on Oct. 6. The measure will facilitate U.S. corn exports to Brazil, said ABPA, adding it will help mitigate tight corn supplies after a harsh drought severely cut production this year, and forced the animal growers to import corn from Argentina. The Brazilian biosafety commission approved two GM corn varieties produced by Monsanto Co. and one developed by Syngenta AG. Brazil already cultivates and processes genetically modified organisms, but varieties that are not planted in the country need a green light from CTNBio to be imported and processed. Francisco Turra, head of ABPA, said Thursday negotiations between Brazilian pork and poultry processors and U.S. corn traders were already underway, but any purchases hinged on the import approval for the three corn varieties. Turra said U.S. GM corn could help supply the local market through January, when Brazil’s next corn crop starts being sold domestically. “That does not mean we would import large quantities,” Turra said, adding that the measure gives the sector flexibility at times of tight supplies. Earlier this year, the Brazilian government lifted taxes on corn imports from outside of the Mercosur trade bloc to mitigate the issue of low supplies.

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BERLIN / Reuters / Germany’s federal and state governments will in future decide together whether to ban the cultivation of crops with genetically modified organisms (GMOs) that are allowed in the European Union, a draft law showed, ending a long dispute. An EU law in March 2015 cleared the way for the approval of new GMO crops after years of deadlock. But it also gave individual countries the right to ban GMO crops even after they have been approved as safe by the European Commission. In Sept. 2015, Germany told the EU it would not permit the cultivation of GMO crops but there has been disagreement whether this ban should be undertaken by federal or state authorities. Agriculture Minister Christian Schmidt had previously wanted the states to implement the ban, but the states thought it should be up to the federal government. Justifying a ban is seen as legally tricky and so could be contestable. Government sources said all German ministries had agreed on the draft law, seen by Reuters, and it would now be discussed with the states and industry associations before it is likely to go to cabinet in early November.

The Manitoba Co-operator | October 13, 2016

National colony loss one of the lowest in 10 years Beekeepers say their death losses are falling, but nobody is exactly sure why Bee health is complex and many factors are involved, including hive conditions, weather and starvation.

By Alex Binkley Co-operator contributor

inter bee mortality rates seem to be dropping, according to data submitted to Health Canada by the Canadian Association of Professional Apiculturists. The group told the Health Department, that has been heavily involved in a multi-stakeholder study into the issue, that all provinces either saw similar death rates, or lower death rates than the previous several years. The national average of colony winter loss was 16.4 per cent for 2014-15, the latest season for which data is available, CAPA says. Overall, the reported national colony loss is one of the lowest levels since 2006-07 and represents a decrease of 34.4 per cent from 2013-14 winter losses. Provincial averages ranged between 10.4 and 37.8 per cent. Colony winter loss in Ontario was 37.8 per cent, a decrease by 34.8 per cent compared to the 58.0 per cent loss reported in 2013-14. “Bee health is complex and many factors are involved, including hive conditions, weather and starvation,” a Health Canada spokesman said. The department is one of a number of key government organizations and stakeholders participating in the effort to address bee losses. CAPA, also a member of the Bee Health Roundtable, says it asked a set of harmonized questions of beekeepers across Canada who own 362,949 honey colonies. This represents 50.8 per cent of all colonies operated and wintered in Canada in 2014.

Canadian beekeepers saw lower losses in 2014-15 than the previous several winters. PHOTO: Thinkstock

“Respondents reported considerable variation in identifying and ranking the top four possible causes of colony losses. Answers included starvation, weak colonies, poor queens, Nosema and weather conditions,” CAPA said. CAPA has been tracking wintering losses of bee colonies and possible causes of bee mortality since 2007 “to consolidate provincial losses for a national representation, to present the possible main causes of winter losses, and to provide information for pest surveillance and control. These results provide information needed to identify gaps in current management systems, to develop strategies to mitigate bee colonies losses and to improve bee health.” This set of data is considered one of the lowest average losses in the last eight years since the national survey commenced. It represents a 34.4 per cent

reduction over the previous years’ winter losses (2013-14). The Prairie provinces benefited from favourable winter and spring conditions and reported an average of 11.1 per cent winter losses in 2014-15. Overall, the 2014-15 winter loss in most of the provinces, except Ontario, were close to or better than what beekeepers reported as an annual acceptable long-term loss. CAPA notes that several beekeepers in different provinces reported that they did not know why their colonies died. If beekeepers are unable to identify a possible cause for the mortality of their colonies, it may be because of multiple underlying problems, or a lack of monitoring colony health status throughout the season. “In recent years, pest management has become a widespread practice by beekeepers to ensure keeping healthy hon-

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eybees,” CAPA points out. “Lack of monitoring bee health status and determining levels of infestation by pests can be a serious problem as reported in previous years. Therefore, this survey focused on asking beekeepers questions about management of three identified serious pests and diseases that could impact bee health and productivity. “Varroa mite infestation continues to be considered by beekeepers and bee specialists as one of the main cause of honeybee colony mortality. Although very few concerns regarding varroa were cited by beekeepers in the 2014-15 survey, sustained monitoring and management of varroa in honeybee colonies have been widely recognized as most important factors to keep healthy honeybee populations in Canada.” Educational programs delivered to beekeepers in Canada “have made a difference in the application of proper beekeeping management practices for varroa mites,” CAPA says. “Implementing sur veillance and monitoring programs for varroa mites enables beekeepers to successfully adopt principles of integrated pest management (IPM) to determine the right timing and select the best treatment options for varroa mites.”

The Manitoba Co-operator | October 13, 2016

Fewer farms and processors but more dairy products The economic contribution of Canada’s dairy industry continues to grow, a report says BY ALEX BINKLEY Co-operator contributor

anadian dairy industry output has grown even as the number of dairy farms and processors has declined. That’s according to a recent study, commissioned by the Dairy Farmers of Canada. The study, by Montreal-based EcoRessources, looks at changes between 2013 and 2015 and is the latest biannual examination of the sector dating back to 2009. Wally Smith, president of Dairy Farmers of Canada, says the study demonstrates the economic spinoffs of the dairy industry. “We take great pride in our industry’s economic contribution – creating jobs, increasing

milk production, diversifying dairy products and stimulating local economies,” Smith said. “All of these elements benefit Canadians and Canada.” During the latest two-year period, the number of dairy farms dropped by 4.5 per cent to 11,700 while total mile production grew by nearly five per cent to 82 million litres. Quebec has 49.4 per cent of the dairy farms while Ontario has 32.8 per cent. The number of processing plants fell by 4.5 per cent to 444, mostly in Quebec and Ontario. They shipped $17 billion worth of products in 2015, up 7.3 per cent compared to 2013. While on-farm employment dropped, employment in the dairy sector reached 221,000 full-time jobs, three per cent

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higher than in 2013. The industry generated $19.9 billion worth of gross domestic product, five per cent higher than in 2013. Since 2009, the industry has seen a 26 per cent increase in sales and three per cent rise in jobs. Ontario recorded an 11 per cent increase, mainly because of its share of the processing sector, while Quebec increased 0.9 per cent. Western Canada under went a 4.7 per cent decrease while the Maritimes were down 10.2 per cent. The report notes that the dairy industry contributed $3.8 billion in local, provincial and federal taxes and its contribution to the GDP has increased to $19.9B in 2015 from $15.2B in 2009. Canada’s overall milk pro-

production are generated, compared to 30 per cent of the impacts from processing. This is primarily due to the concentration of the manufacturing sector and, in particular, the dairyprocessing sector in Ontario. Sales by dairy-processing companies in Ontario reached $7.6 billion in 2015, compared to $5.4 billion in Quebec. The industry’s GDP growth reached 21 per cent in Western Canada, 49 per cent in Ontario, 22 per cent in Quebec and five per cent in the Maritimes. In terms of tax impacts, the 200915 period saw a 35 per cent increase in Western Canada, 36 per cent in Ontario and 13 per cent in Quebec. In the Maritimes, tax revenues generated by the industry dropped by two per cent.

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rairie farm machinery dealer chain Cervus Equipment Corp. plans to sell about 10 properties where it now operates dealerships and become their long-term tenant. The publicly traded Calgary company, which operates 72 farm and industrial equipment dealerships in Canada, Australia and New Zealand, said Sept. 27 it plans to seek out a sale-and-leaseback deal for about 10 dealership sites. The Cervus chain in Canada today includes 20 John Deere ag equipment dealerships i n A l b e r t a , Sa s k a t c h e w a n and British Columbia, plus a minority stake in Maple Farm Equipment’s Deere dealerships in Saskatchewan and Manitoba. Fo r c o m p a n i e s s u c h a s Cer vus that own multiple properties but aren’t in the real estate business, sale-andleaseback deals can allow them to cut debt and free up equity, often for more cash than such companies could get mortgaging those same properties. In Cervus’s case, the company said it plans to use the proceeds from such a deal to reduce debt. Such a deal, it said, would involve about $50 million to $60 million worth of properties. “While the majority of our dealerships is already located in leased premises, there is an opportunity to work with a long-term landlord specializing in commercial real estate to capitalize on the value of our dynamic real estate portfolio,” Cervus chief financial officer Randy Muth said in a release. Cer vus didn’t name any potential buyers or the locations of the properties it plans to sell. It said it envisions a deal for the land and buildings of about 10 dealerships, and would want to lease back the sites for initial terms of 15 to 20 years on average. The company said it expects net free cash flow of about $25 million to $30 million after it retires its mortgages on the properties in question.

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ustralia’s richest woman Gina Rinehart and Chinese developer Shanghai CRED have agreed on a deal to jointly purchase S. Kidman & Co., the country’s largest private land holding, for C$365 million, the companies said Oct. 9. Rinehart’s Hancock Prospecting will own 67 per cent and Shanghai CRED 33 per cent of Australian Outback Beef Pty Ltd., a new joint venture created to buy Kidman in a bid to overcome government concerns about foreign interests buying the cattle empire. In April, the Australian government rejected a C$371-million bid by a consortium headed by Shanghai CRED and Hunan Dakang Pasture Farming Co. Ltd., alongside a minority 20 per cent Australian interest, the group’s second rejection in six months. Australian treasurer Scott Morrison said the sale of Kidman’s

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vast holdings — about the same size as South Korea — to the Chinese buyers was not in the national interest. Domestic ownership of agriculture is seen as crucial for Australia to cash in on global food demand and to keep tax revenues onshore. Rinehart, who has close ties with ruling conservative lawmak-

ers, said Kidman “is an important part of Australia’s pioneering and entrepreneurial history.” Founded more than 100 years ago, Kidman has an average beef herd carrying capacity of 185,000 cattle and pastoral leases covering 101,000 sq. km (39,000 sq. miles). The company has already agreed to sell its Anna Creek

Station in South Australia, which makes up a quarter of its land holding, to an Australian buyer to help assuage government concerns. Anna Creek is adjacent to the Woomera weapons testing site, a concern noted by Morrison in rejecting the sale. The Hancock deal is reliant on the separate sale of Anna Creek

being completed. Proceeds from the sale of that and another station will be paid to Kidman and retained in the company for the benefit of Australian Outback Beef. “We welcome the significant investment proposed in addition to the purchase price and are confident that the Kidman business will be in good hands,” Kidman chairman John Crosby said. A source familiar with the Dakang bid told Reuters in late August that it was considering a fresh bid of its own with potential domestic investors. Rinehart would be a formidable opponent if Dakang pushed ahead. She is Australia’s richest woman with assets worth $11.1 billion, according to Forbes, largely tied to iron ore assets. In August, she named former lawmaker Sophia Mirabella to a senior role at Hancock Prospecting. She is also close to Deputy Prime Minister Barnaby Joyce.

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Angus breaks billion-pound-a-year mark Angus producers built a brand where others scoffed STAFF

ack in 1978 few producers of Angus cattle would have thought their beef brand would sell a billion pounds a year. Bu t t h i s y e a r, a f t e r 3 8 years in the market, the Certified Angus brand broke that mark in global sales, something CAB president John Stika said had increasingly become a foregone conclusion as sales continued to pile up in recent years. “This number is significant, not because of what it is, but for what it represents,” Stika said in a media release. What it represents is an o n g o i n g re c o rd o f s a l e s growth stretching back

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a premium marketing strategy, the group says. Stika said the key for all is to stay the course through their lows and prepare for the future in the highs of the cycle. The long-term outlook reveals a high-quality cow herd that puts producers in position to meet the demands of a global beef market. “From start to finish in this process, it’s important for

everyone to stay connected with each other’s realities,” Stika said. “Doing so allows us to make sure we never lose sight of the fact that we are all in this together. The model for Certified Angus Beef is not just about short-term gain; rather it’s about creating an overall pull-through demand for the product that allows everyone to benefit over the long haul.” While all may not be simultaneously successful at a given moment in time, Stika said the system will work as end-users base future business decisions on demand growth. “C a t t l e p r i c e s m a y b e down currently, but quality is still the road for future sustainability of our individual businesses, because consumers demand it.”

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Ottawa to back new tractor plant in Quebec STAFF/A federal fund to help communities diversify from the asbestos business will help back a major tractor manufacturer’s first facilities in Canada. Navdeep Bains, the minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED), on Sept. 27 announced a “repayable contribution” of $350,000 for Mahindra Canada-Est to put up a 22,000-squarefoot industrial building at Adstock, Que., about 100 km south of Quebec City. The company, Mahindra Canada’s eastern arm, will “soon” open its first Mahindra farm tractor assembly and distribution centre in Canada, the government said. A company spokesperson wasn’t immediately available for comment. The funding, coming through CED’s Canadian Initiative for the Economic Diversification of Communities Reliant on Chrysotile, will go toward the building’s construction and help boost occupation of the community’s industrial park, the government said. Local media have reported the Mahindra site will be set up in partnership with Bercomac, an Adstock-area company that makes after-market tools such as blades, mowers and snowblowers for tractors and all-terrain vehicles. Quebecor’s news agency QMI in February quoted Bercomac as saying Mahindra’s tractors would come to Quebec via container from plants overseas for final assembly and distribution from Adstock into Quebec, Ontario and Atlantic Canada. Mahindra bills itself as India’s top tractor manufacturer and the biggestselling tractor brand in the world by volume, selling into over 40 countries. The Mumbai-based company’s businesses also include irrigation systems, crop input sales, construction equipment, industrial conveyors and solar energy farms, among others.

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Farm and agri-food employers hail call for foreign worker reform A new parliamentary report backs their recommendations to fix critical shortage of workers, but will the federal government act on them? By Glenn Cheater Staff

arm employers and food processors are hoping a new report will spur Ottawa to revamp its temporary foreign worker program. “There are a lot of things in the report that are very positive for ag and agri-food,” said Mark Chambers, senior production manager with Sunterra Farms and co-chair of the Agriculture and Agri-Food Labour Task Force. Despite a huge — and increasing — shortage of workers on farms, ranches and in food-processing plants, the federal government has reduced the number of foreign workers companies can hire and upped the paperwork requirements. With numerous other sectors also complaining about the program, Parliament’s standing committee on human resources decided a thorough review was needed. Last year, it heard from dozens of groups, including the task force that Chambers cochairs, as well as labour experts, unions, and foreign workers. Many of the committee’s 21 recommendations echo what his group has been telling government for years, said Chambers. “It’s v e r y e n c o u r a g i n g because they’ve obviously listened,” he said. “Now I guess the million-dollar question is: Will the government look at this report and say, ‘OK, these are good recommendations and we’ll implement some or all of them.’ “I’m hopeful that they will. We’ve been speaking to various departments but now you have a review panel saying they

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have to do something. So now it’s not just coming from the industry.” The problems with the program in regard to agriculture are manyfold and that’s reflected in the makeup of the task force, which includes farmers from different commodity sectors, food processors, and industry associations. But the common problem they share is that most Canadians don’t want to move to a rural area for jobs that are often physically demanding and sometimes unpleasant, such as working in a meat-processing plant. The Canadian Agricultural Human Resource Council says there are 60,000 unfilled jobs in the farm and food-processing

sector and the shortage will reach 114,000 by 2025. Chambers knows that problem first hand as his company has tried for years to fully staff it’s hog-processing plant at Trochu. The operation employs 120 people, but needs 10 to 15 more. “We’ve still got empty positions and we believe it’s costing us significant money,” he said. “If we had a fully staffed plant, we could probably capture another $5 million (a year) in sales revenue. A lot of the value added doesn’t get done anymore and so we’re basically throwing away food because we don’t have enough staff to add value.” Sunterra Meats has been getting a few more applications

since the downturn in the oilpatch, but only enough to keep its meat-processing lines going. What’s being thrown away is pig hearts, livers, and lungs. “You and I may not want to eat those products but there’s a lot of overseas countries that see them as a delicacy,” said Chambers. “But you need a consistent supply — it’s not one of those things you can do one week but not the next. So you need a solid workforce before you can say, ‘OK, now we can develop this market.’” But since the company has maxed out its foreign worker limit — 20 per cent for companies already in the program — it can’t recruit abroad to fill those jobs.

This was one of multitude of issues that farm employers and processors raised with the parliamentary committee. Some are quirky — for example, grain farmers can’t use the seasonal farm worker program that’s available to vegetable and fruit growers. “The caveat to that is you have to be on the national commodities list. And grain, for whatever reason, is not on the commodities list so grain farmers can’t use this program.” But others are more complex. Chambers and other meat and seafood processors have spent years telling federal officials that the foreign workers they hire should have a “pathway” to citizenship. Highly skilled workers, such as physicians, can easily qualify for permanent residency but it’s much more difficult for those “at the bottom of the list” when it comes to job skills. “We want a pathway for permanent residency even for those at the bottom of the list,” said Chambers. “People should be able to come in on a work permit and if they meet all the criteria, become permanent residents.” But the biggest request has been for agriculture and agrifood processing to have its own foreign worker program. And that call, too, was heard by the parliamentary committee, he said. “One of the things we’ve been continually pushing for is that ag and agri-food need to be taken out of the regular temporary foreign worker program and have its own robust, standalone program that works and would generate pathways to permanency,” he said. “And when we look at this report, we see a lot of that in there.”

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Floods and farms fuel jump in methane emissions — researchers Microbial sources of methane emissions are seen as the most likely source and are common to wetlands and farming BY MEGAN ROWLING BARCELONA / Thomson Reuters Foundation

sharp increase in methane, a potent green house gas, in the Earth’s a t m o s p h e re s i n c e 2 0 0 7 i s the result of higher emissions from biological sources such as rice paddies, cattle and swamps rather than fossil fuels, researchers recently announced. Methane traps heat, contributing to global warming. In 2014 the growth rate of methane in the atmosphere was double that of previous years, with emissions rising particularly in the tropics, said a study led by U.K.-based Royal Holloway, University of London. “O u r re s u l t s g o a g a i n s t conventional thinking that the recent increase in atmospheric methane must be caused by increased emissions from natural gas, oil and coal production,” said lead author Euan Nisbet. “Our analysis of methane’s isotopic composition clearly points to increased emissions from microbial sources, such as wetlands or agriculture.” Methane increased through most of the 20th centur y, driven largely by leaks from the gas and coal industries, then appeared to be stabilizing at the beginning of this century.

Wetland expansion due to heavier rainfall seems to be fuelling higher methane emissions, along with agricultural activity. PHOTO: EcoCruising/Creative Commons

But since 2007, levels of methane have started growing again, the scientists said. The rise has likely resulted in part from changing weather patterns in hot and w e t t r o p i c a l a re a s o f t h e world, according to the findings published in the journal Global Biogeochemical Cycles. Nisbet’s team, together with the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration

(NOAA), looked at measurements and samples of air taken from places like Alert in the Canadian Arctic, Ascension in the South Atlantic, and Cape Point in South Africa.

Harbinger? Tropical wetlands produce around a fifth to a quarter of global methane emissions, and those emissions respond

quickly to changes in temperature and precipitation — for example, as wetlands expand by the end of the rainy season, the study noted. In the La Niña years of 2007 and 2008, methane emissions from some Amazonian wetland regions may have increased by as much as 50 per cent compared to the period 2000 to 2006, it added. High Amazon flood levels also

occurred in most years from 2009 to 2014. The pace and nature of the current methane rise imply that emissions — both from natural wetlands and agriculture — are responding to sustained changes in precipitation and temperature in the tropics, the researchers said. “I f s o, i s t h i s m e re l y a decadal-length weather oscillation, or is it a troubling harbinger of more severe climatic change?” they asked in their conclusion. In past global climate events, methane has been both a “first indicator” and a “first responder” to climatic change, they said. Comparison with historic events suggests that if methane growth continues and is driven by emissions unrelated to fossil fuels, the present increase “is already becoming exceptional, beyond the largest events in the last millennium,” they added. In December, around 195 nations agreed a radical shift away from fossil fuels with a goal of limiting a rise in average global temperatures to well below 2 C (3.6 F) above preindustrial times while “pursuing efforts” for 1.5 C (2.7 F). Temperature rise reached 1.3 C in the first half of 2016, which is almost certain to be the warmest year since records began in the 19th century, beating 2015.

With EU backing, Paris climate deal clears last hurdle to taking effect The European Parliament has adopted the accord to fight climate change, UN ratification is seen as next step By Foo Yun Chee STRASBOURG / Reuter

he European Parliament has approved the Paris accord to fight climate change, tipping it over the threshold needed for the global deal to enter into force, in what UN chief Ban Ki-moon hailed as a historic vote. The Paris Agreement, reached by nearly 200 nations nearly one year ago, will help guide a radical shift of the world economy away from fossil fuels in order to limit heat waves, floods, droughts and rising sea levels. European Union approval, expected to be signed off on by the bloc’s 28 nations this week, will lift the deal over the required level of nations representing at least 55 per cent of global emissions to enter into force. “With the action taken by the EU parliament, I am confident that we will be able to cross the 55 per cent threshold very soon, in just a matter of a few days,” Ban said after EU lawmakers voted overwhelmingly to accept the accord. “I am extremely honoured to be able to witness this historic moment. We have seen extraordinary

action from all corners of the globe to bring this agreement to life this year. “You now have an opportunity to make history by helping lead the world to a better future... Let us show we are united.” European Climate Commissioner Miguel Arias Canete said the milestone heralded a harder phase of turning promises into cuts in greenhouse gas emissions. “Our collective task is to turn our commitments into action on the ground,” he said in a statement. The WWF (World Wildlife Fund) said it was important that the EU continues to advance the climate agenda. “At the international level, the EU must not rest on its laurels,” WWF European Policy Office Director Genevieve Pons said. “Instead, it must roll up its sleeves and play a key role in the international climate negotiations taking place in Marrakesh next month. Ensuring that the measures for the ambitious implementation of the Paris Climate Agreement are in place is key.” Ratification by the EU, which accounts for about 12 per cent of global emissions, is expected to be deposited with the United Nations by Friday. China and the United States, the top emitters, ratified the pact this month. It was a rare show of unity by a bloc divided over

Britain’s vote to leave the EU, migration and economic policy. EU leaders agreed a legislative shortcut to fast-track approval of the Paris accord to avoid lagging behind other nations in backing the global pact it championed. European Commission president Jean-Claude Juncker said: “Today we continued to show leadership and prove that together the European Union can deliver.” The accord aims to curb greenhouse gas emissions by shifting away from fossil fuels to limit global warming to “well below” 2 C (3.6 F) compared to pre-industrial times. Once ratification is deposited with the United Nations, the accord takes effect 30 days later, early enough for it to be locked into place ahead of the next round of climate talks in November in Morocco. Cementing the Paris accord before the U.S. presidential election on Nov. 8 would also make it harder to challenge if Republican Donald Trump, who has opposed it, beats Democrat Hillary Clinton, a strong supporter. So far, 62 nations accounting for almost 52 per cent of global emissions have ratified. Within the EU, Germany, Hungary, France, Austria, Slovakia and Malta — collectively representing 4.39 per cent of global emissions — have ratified individually.

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GM cattle could have many benefits Genetic modification for cattle is under investigation at the federal level BY ALEX BINKLEY Co-operator contributor

enetically modified cattle can offer both producers and consumers benefits. They won’t be seen in grocery stores for the foreseeable future, but it’s worth laying the groundwork for them, Andrea Brocklebank, executive director of the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association, told the Commons agriculture committee recently. “Beef from GM cattle is not likely to be on the store shelves soon, but peer-reviewed research has already demonstrated that beef from GM cattle has no measurable differences in nutritional value or adverse health implications compared to non-GMO beef,” she said. The committee has launched a study into GM animals at the request of Agriculture Minister Lawrence MacAulay. So far Canada has approved GM salmon and researchers have created the phosphorus-efficient Enviropig and modified goats. GM cattle already are raised to produce antibodies to help treat rheumatoid arthritis and organ rejection in human medicine rather than for beef production, Brocklebank noted. “Recent developments have allowed genetic surgery to remove the horn gene from dairy cattle,” she also said, and noted the technology could also be used to improve tenderness in beef. On the question of food safety, she notes that “Beef cattle have been fed GM feed for many years. A retrospective study of data from over 100 billion head of livestock found no adverse effects of GMO feed on

“Beef cattle have been fed GM feed for many years. A retrospective study of data from over 100 billion head of livestock found no adverse effects of GMO feed on animal health. No residues of GMO feed have been found in the meat or milk either.” Andrea Brocklebank executive director of the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association

animal health. No residues of GMO feed have been found in the meat or milk either.” Biotechnology could help federal officials to quickly and precisely identify the specific bacteria responsible for foodborne disease outbreaks, she said. Comparing the DNA fingerprint of samples collected from human patients to samples collected from processing plants and other environments allows source attribution to occur more quickly, in other words, where and when did the initial contamination occur and how should the recall be focused? “Agriculture Canada researchers in collaboration with the Public Health Agency and other Canadian researchers are using similar methods to track whether antimicrobial-resistant bacteria and genes are moving between farms and human environments through food or water,” she adds. GM feed crops are important for the cattle industry because 80 per cent of the lifetime of a Canadian beef animal is spent on a forage-based diet and in the feedlot sector feed costs are the largest single variable cost associated with finishing cattle aside from the purchase of a feeder animal, she said.

“So any improvement in feed production that enhances productivity through biotechnology can have a very large impact on our industry.” She notes that corn yields are two to three times higher than barley yields “partly due to the extensive use of biotechnology in corn breeding.” Biotechnology is beginning to find its way into barley breeding. Accurately identifying cultivars that carry favourable genes for quality and disease-resistant traits has facilitated more expedient variety approval. That allows new varieties to reach the market 20 to 40 per cent faster using biotechnology to support the breeding process. “This is important as lagging barley yields relative to corn has placed the western Canadian feedlot sector in increasing risk of being at a cost disadvantage to the U.S., and, as we know, if we were at a cost disadvantage to the U.S. we’d see more feeder cattle moved across the U.S. border where they would be fed and slaughtered in the U.S. as compared to Canada,” she said. However, GM beef would face strident opposition, she fears. “A small, vocal minority of people will oppose any technology, even those with a demonstrable public benefit,”

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Brocklebank said. “This is true for GMOs, vaccination, and many other technologies, but reasonable people will accept the informed, expert opinion of impartial scientists.” T h e f e d e ra l g ove r n m e n t could help by enabling its researchers, along with those in provincial organizations, and university-based institutions to speak publicly about the issue, she points out. Some of these are also excellent communicators. “The general public gets confused when they currently have to choose from the opinion of a technology advocate or the

opinion of industry,” she said. “We feel that encouraging and allowing public scientists to communicate with the media and public on these issues more openly can help.” Governments also “need to ensure that new technologies receive regulatory approval in a timely manner in Canada. “We’re a small market, and so consequently companies look at us differently than the U.S.,” Brocklebank said. “If we see delays in our approval processes at all compared to the U.S. that is a distraction. Basically, they look to other markets at this point.”

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Bill to tighten cruelty laws downed in the Commons Farm groups were concerned over less specific terms such as ‘brutally or viciously’ STAFF

federal private member’s bill meant to tighten animal cruelty laws in Canada — alarming farm organizations and energizing animal welfare groups en route — has gone the way of most private member’s bills. Bill C-246, introduced in February by Toronto Liberal MP Nathaniel Erskine-Smith and given first reading, died Oct. 5 in the House of Commons on second reading, by a “nay” vote of 198 to 84. Erskine-Smith’s bill sought to ban imports of shark fins, and imports and sales of cat and dog fur, but also proposed “modernization and strengthening of existing animal cruelty offences in our Criminal Code.” For example, animal welfare groups in recent weeks had hailed the bill’s proposed new protections against cruelty to “unowned” animals such as feral cats and dogs and wildlife, its

“… would the current method of cooking lobsters by placing them live in a pot of boiling water be criminalized?” Robert Sopuck MP

stiffer penalties for repeat abusers and new rules against profiting from animal fighting. The bill, Erskine-Smith said, also sought to close a recently revealed legal loophole in Canada’s laws against bestiality and would criminalize “all sexual conduct with an animal.”

Farm groups opposed While not opposing C-246’s more specific aims, farm groups including the Canadian Pork Council and Ontario Federation of Agriculture publicly lined up against it. The pork council said C-246 con-

tained language that “greatly increases the risk of livestock producers and companies facing criminal liability for producing wholesome affordable food.” The OFA has previously said that by moving animal cruelty provisions to a different section of Canada’s Criminal Code, C-246 could cause existing case law and precedents to be lost regarding “lawful activities” in animal agriculture, livestock slaughter, hunting and/or fishing. Bill Blair, the Liberals’ parliamentary secretary for justice, also noted previously in the Commons that C-246 didn’t provide a list of exemp-

tions for specific lawful activities such as ranching, hunting, fishing, trapping or medical research. The OFA said the bill would also set up new laws around killing an animal or permitting an animal to be killed “brutally or viciously.” It said those are new terms in animal cruelty law, “meaning there is no case law and no precedence.” Dauphin-area Conservative MP Robert Sopuck agreed, asking in the Commons, “Would the current method of cooking lobsters by placing them live in a pot of boiling water be criminalized?” Erskine-Smith, a lawyer by profession, said previously he was “open to reasonable amendments and have repeatedly said so,” and does “not believe that the Criminal Code should be used to regulate accepted practices. “Had I intended to affect farming, I would have done so through the Meat Inspection Act or the Health of Animals Act, not the Criminal Code.”

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Ontario hogs confirmed with senecavirus

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The virus comes from the same family as footand-mouth disease STAFF

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hog virus watched closely in North America for its strong family resemblance to footand-mouth disease (FMD) has turned up in hogs in Ontario. Ontario Pork reported Oct. 3 that senecavirus A, formerly called Seneca Valley virus or SVV, has been confirmed in the province. Manitoba Pork said Oct. 4 that U.S. authorities have so far rejected at least eight truckloads of Ontario pigs showing signs of the disease. According to the Canadian Po rk Co u n c i l , s e n e c a v i r u s isn’t considered a productionlimiting or federally reportable disease in Canada, but its cases are cause for “increased awareness” because its symptoms resemble other diseases in the Picornaviridae family, such as FMD and swine vesicular disease virus (SVDV ). Clinical signs linked to senecavirus A in pigs include blisters or erosions on a pig’s snout, mouth and/or feet where the hoof meets the skin. Unexplained lameness, “off-feed events” and diarrhea in piglets have also been reported before vesicles or erosions appear in infected groups of pigs. The Canadian Food In s p e c t i o n A g e n c y i s n ow testing all swine at federal processing plants where animals are “symptomatic” for senecavirus, Manitoba Pork said Oct. 4. Plants can be shut down up to 72 hours during testing, which “immediately” stops the flow of hogs and shipping of pork products from that facility. Customers of, and suppliers to, a hog slaughter plant being shut down for testing will be notified of “pendi n g p ro d u c t i o n a n d p ro du c t d e l a y s / c a n c e l l a t i o n s,” Manitoba Pork said. If a herd shows any symptoms, Manitoba Pork said, a producer should stop any movements of pigs on and off the farm, contact the herd veterinarian and area CFIA office, and warn his or her hog transporters, packing plants and/or assembly yards if any loads left the farm in the 12- to 24-hour period before symptoms were detected. P r o d u c e r s a re u r g e d t o “immediately” repor t suspected cases to their veterinarians and CFIA, Ontario Pork said.

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Having received instructions from the Executor Managers of K&K Mfg. Inc., we will sell the following: (Part 2) Hyd. Bucket for forklift* Mobile wall saw* Winco 8000 watt generator* Air compressor* Spray on truck liner machine* Miller model CP-200 welder* Lincoln SAE 550vt. Welder* Linde V-205 welder* Rigid 535 pipe threader* Marquette tester* Yale 2-ton electric hoist* Dock seals* Dock bumpers* New & used hyd. Pumps c/w electric motors* 2-Insulated tarps* Electric motors* Clark weld 101E* Wiring spools* 3-eye wash stations* Tennant floor sweeper* Lockers* Shelving* Plastic stacking bins* Heavy duty hand drill* Bosch nibbler* Assort. ladders* Plywood* 2-1935? Ford rims * Styrofoam* Stock ladders* Smoke house* Galvanized floor planking* Conveyor* Galvanized sheeting* Large & small rail road ties* Steel studs* Carts* Plus lots of miscellaneous times too numerous to mention.

TERMS:

Cash, Visa, MasterCard & Debit Paid in Full Day of Sale. 5% Buyer’s Fee “Everything Sold As is, Where is” with no warranties implied or expressed

“SUBJECT TO ADDITIONS & DELETIONS”

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FARM RETIREMENT AUCTION

McSherry Auction Service Ltd

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2016- 10:30 AM

Annual Fall Gun Auction

LOCATION: NECHE, NORTH DAKOTA- 3 ½ MILES SOUTH ON HWY 18; OR FROM JCT HWYS 5 & 18N EAST OF CAVALIER, ND8 ½ MILES NORTH; OR FROM I-29 EXIT 208 (BATHGATE)- WEST 15 MILES & NORTH 3 ½ MILES

Sat. Oct. 22nd @ 9:30 am

AUCTIONEER’S NOTE: Dennis has retired from a successful farming career. Please note that all major units have been kept indoors and equipment is in good condition. Late model machines are all second owner local units. Equipment will start to sell by noon or earlier!!

Stonewall, MB – #12 Patterson Drive Book Your Guns & Hunting Related Items in Now to Take Advantage of our Coast to Coast Advertising! Growing List on Web!

LOAD OUT INFORMATION: Load out assistance sale day, October 28 & 29- 8 am to 5 pm. All items must be removed by November 10, 2016.

ONLINE BIDDING: PLEASE REGISTER IN ADVANCE TO BID LIVE ONLINE BY VISITING WWW.RESOURCEAUCTION.COM

Stuart McSherry

(204) 467-1858 or (204) 886-7027 ADRIAN’S MAGNETO SERVICE. Guaranwww.mcsherryauction.com teed repairs on mags and ignitors. Repairs. MODEL D JD tractor, 1938, parade ready. Parts. Sales. 204-326-6497. Box 21232, 204-365-2705, Strathclair, MB. Steinbach, MB. R5G 1S5. Farming is enough of a gamble, advertise in the Manitoba Co-operator classified section. Go public with an ad in the Manitoba Co- JOHN DEERE 40, (between 1915-1920). It’s a sure thing. 1-800-782-0794. operator classifieds. Phone 1-800-782-0794. Running, fully restored, new tires, $5500. Call 306-734-2960, Craik, SK. McSherry Auction Service Ltd WANTED BLACKSMITH FORGE BLOWERS: Dominion Mfg. Co., Grand Bay, NB.; Thompson Mfg. Co., NB; Canedy Otto Mfg. Co., Western Chief; Also 1920-1929 Model A Ford. 306-567-4360, Davidson, SK.

UNRESERVED ESTATE

MEYERS AUCTION NOTICE OF PUBLIC AUCTION as instructed by the Town of Neepawa/Neepawa and area Planning District, 6:00 PM, Oct. 28, 2016. Location: Neepawa Public works yard, 124 Gill Drive. 2 seized modular homes, approx. Call our toll-free number to take advantage 880 sq. ft. Bradley Meyers, Auctioneer, of our Prepayment Bonus. Prepay for 3 weeks 204-476-6262. Full details and pictures at: and we’ll run your ad 2 more weeks for free. www.meyersauctions.com That’s 5 weeks for the price of 3. Call 1-800782-0794 today! If you want to sell it fast, call 1-800-782-0794.

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AUCTION SALE RAYMOND & MARY PECK, Sat., Oct. 22 at 12:00 noon. 8 miles south of Austin on Hwy 34, 3 miles west of PTH 352 till Rd 68W, and 1-1/2 miles north till Yard #57091. Equipment: 1978, 105 White factory 3 PTH, factory 18.4x38 duals, 2 hyds., PTO, 9000 hrs. (eng. rebuilt at 5364 hrs); 1966 1550 Cockshutt, gas, factory 3 PTH, 2 hyds, PTO, 48 JD loader, 5832 hrs; 1947 - A International, PTO; 1968 Ford F500, 12’ B&H, 330 eng., 5&2 spd. axle; 1995 Ford F150, 300 6 cyl. 5 spd trans, 187,000 kms; T1560 Kubota riding lawnmower; 5 HP Troy Bilt garden tiller; JD lawn sweep; 6’ 3 PTH cult; 4R 36” 58 Int. planter; 4R tine cult; 12’ Int. 620 press drill; 18’ Int. 470 tandem disc; 20’ Int. 45 cult; 20’ Flexi-Coil packers; 4- 14 Case plow; 45’ hyd. Herman tine harrows; 11 section hang up Diamond Harrows; 430 Int. baler; 14’ 502 Cockshutt swather; 45’ field sprayer; MF side del. rake; 6x37’ Sakundiak auger w/16 HP B&S/binsweep; 6x36’ Ver. auger w/5 HP Honda; 5’ 3 PTH finishing mower; 6’ Allied 3 PTH snowblower; Farm wagon. Cattle equipment. HOUSEHOLD: Antiques & Collectables: 11’x18’ area of track and Village area with control panel; H.O scale; 10 engines mostly Atlas & Kato; Numerous rolling stock and extra track; Town site buildings; Accessories; couplers; RR Books; moulds for scenery; 100 lb. anvil; 10 lb. Anglo grease pail; Railway Crossing sign; 2 RR signal boards; Oval domed picture frame; Square picture frame; Wood Dining room table w/5 chairs and Captains chair. Misc. Website: www.nickelauctions.com Terms cash or cheque. Lunch served. Subject to additions and deletions. Not responsible for any errors in description. GST & PST will be charged where applicable. Everything sells as is, where is. All sales final. Statements made on sale day will take precedent over all previous advertising. Owners and Auction Company are not responsible for any accidents on sale site. Sale conducted by Nickel Auctions Ltd, Dave Nickel Auctioneer 204-637-3393, cell 204-856-6900. Owner 204-834-2548.

Annual Fall Vintage Service Station & Coca Cola Collectibles Auction

1960? MINNEAPOLIS MOLINE G705, approx. 85 HP, PS, dual hyd., 12V, 18.4x34 singles, cab, runs excellent, clean, no dents, shedded, easy for restoration, $2500. 306-238-7969, Goodsoil, SK.

Sat. Oct. 29th @ 10:00 am Consignments Welcome!

JD A, PTO, hydraulics, new tires, looks and runs great, $3900 OBO. Call Ernie at 306-220-2191, Saskatoon, SK.

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

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MCSHERRY AUCTION ANNUAL FALL Vintage Service Station & Coca Cola Collectibles Auction, Sat., Oct. 29th, at 10:00 AM, Stuart McSherry, Stonewall, 1952 GMC 2 ton grain truck, good wood MB, 204-467-1858 or 204-886-7027. B&H, motor not ceased, shedded, not used www.mcsherryauction.com in years. Call 204-638-5429, Dauphin, MB. BEING SOLD UNRESERVED at Ritchie Do you want to target Manitoba farmers? Bros, Saskatoon, Oct. 18. Two FL80 tanPlace your ad in the Manitoba Co-operator. dem trucks w/Allison auto, 20’ B&H, both Manitoba’s best-read farm publication. low mileage. For more info 306-795-7779.

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TRACTORS:

*1994 JD 8770 4WD, 12 spd trans, 3 hyd, 8 nearly new Michelin 520/85R38 tires - 95% matching rubber, 6764 hrs showing, 2nd owner local tractor, SN#8770S001922 *1987 JD 4650 MFWD, power shift, 3pt w/ QH, PTO, 3 hyd, 14.9-34 front, 18.4-46 duals, front weights, low hrs on eng major, 6359 total hrs showing, SN#RW4650P014946 *1980 Case 2290 2WD, power shift, 3pt, 540/1000 PTO, 2 hyd, front weights, 18.4-38 duals, 5872 hrs, SN#10237531

COMBINE, HEADS & HEADER TRAILERS:

*2009 JD 9870 STS combine, Bullet Rotor, Contour Master, 5 speed feeder house, Y/M ready, Auto Trac ready, bin & auger ext, F/C chopper, 28L26 rear, 900/65R32 drive tires, only 1049 sep hrs, 1541 eng hrs (plus some hrs for soybean harvest), 2 sets of concaves, SN#1H09870S730544 *2009 JD 635F 35’ Hydraflex head w/ low stone dam, F/A, Crary air bar, 1 season on new gear box, SN#H00635F730302 *2009 JD 615P pkp head w/ deluxe wind panel, very low acres, SN#H00615P730673 *Elmers HT38 6 wheel header trailer, tandem axle rear & lights, SN#092907 *F/A kit for JD 930 head *Sunflower pans

TECHNOLOGY:

*IH 5600 28’ spring std chisel plow w/ walking tandem center & 3 bar Sum*2012 JD 2630 color touch screen w/ mers heavy harrow G3 processor, Auto Trac & Section *Summers 36’ trailing folding coil packControl er, used very little *2012 JD Star Fire SF3000 receiver *JD 331 32’ tandem disk w/ folding w/ SF1 activation wings, 9” spacing, blades measure 23” FARM TRUCKS: *Hutchmaster 21’ disk w/folding wings, *1996 IH 8100 tri-axle, L10 Cum9” spacing, blades measure 17” mins, 9 spd, steerable 3rd pusher, *Melroe 50’ 3 rank multiweeder w/ 4 bar 295/75R22.5 tires, steel disk heavy harrows wheels, Load Line 21’ box, hoist, *Herman 60’ 4 bar harrow w/ spray tank roll tarp & rear controls, only *JD 100 14’ chisel plow 442569 miles showing *IHC 45 vibrashank 18’ cultivator *1975 Chev C60 single axle, v-8, 4/2, *Noble 8R danish tine cultivator 9.00-20 tires, 14’ Knapheide box, *IHC 5/14 semi mount plow hoist & roll tarp, only 62963 miles OTHER VEHICLES & ATV: showing *2001 Ford F150 4x4 ext cab, 5.4L v-8, *1973 Chev C60 tag tandem, v-8, auto trans, 6’ box, PWL, only 152253 5/2, 9.00-20 tires, 19’ Knapheide miles showing box, hoist & roll tarp, only 57999 *1996 Ford F150 4x4 pickup, 5.8L v-8, miles showing auto trans, 8’ box & matching topper, *1969 IH 1910A tandem twin screw, PWL, 121235 miles showing v-8, 5/3 trans, 9.00- 20 rears, *1989 Ford Mustang 2 door hatchback, 20’ Westeel box, hoist & roll tarp, 4 cyl, auto trans, 111763 miles show261566 miles showing ing *1958 Chev Viking 60 single axle, *1967 Chev 20 3/4T pickup, 2WD, 327 6 cyl, 4/2, wood box & hoist, only v-8, 4 spd, 59799 miles showing 59492 miles showing *2009 Polaris Sportsman XP550 EPS 4X4 ATV, winch, windshield, rear rack, DRILLS & TILLAGE only 515 miles showing EQUIPMENT: *JD 9350 30’ (3-10) 6” press drills GRAIN HANDLING EQUIPMENT: w/ markers & factory transport, dry *2013 Farm King 1385 13x85 grain aufert, rubber press, kept indoors, not ger, low profile swing hopper, 540 pto, used in 10 years like new, SN#Y138513000166 *Wilrich 2500 36’ field cultivator w/ *Farm Fans AB250A 250 BU auto batch 3 bar harrow, walking tandems grain dryer, only 330 hours showing, single ph elec around & wing gauge wheels

*Lorrich 2800 hopper bin, to be removed no later than June 1, 2017 *Electric utilty auger from bin to dryer *Case IH 721 21’ PT swather, 540 PTO, batt reel & auto fold *Canola shear for swather *Farm King 10 x 60 auger w/ hyd drive swing hopper & 540 PTO *Westfield W80-51 8 x 51 auger w/ 10 hp elec motor *Westfield 707-41 7 x 41 auger w/ gas engine *Small grain cleaner

OTHER EQUIPMENT:

*Ashland 45D 4 ½ yard scraper *Woods 1050 3pt hyd angle blade *Hardi pkp skid sprayer w/ tank, booms, pump & control, kept indoors *Woods 6’ 3pt rotary mower *Pickup fuel tanks *Cub Cadet 1620 lawn & garden tractor w/ Kohler 16HP & 45” deck *Lorak 28’ hyd implement trailer (Donahue style w/ hyd wheels) *Farm King 960 8’ 3pt 2 stage double auger snow blower, 540 PTO, used very little *Nearly new 2” transfer pump *2) Poly tanks 1200 and 1250 gallons *500 gallon LP tank & hose

TOOLS & MISCELLANEOUS:

*Honda power washer w/ gas engine *Air compressor, welder, battery charger, power tools, hand tools, vise, sockets, etc *Craftsmen 2pc rolling tool chest *Other misc items items too numerous to list

DENNIS SCHALER, OWNER, Neche, ND Phone: 701-265-2551 or 701-886-7535

“Decades of Knowledge - Steady Innovation - Top Results”

AUCTIONEERS & CLERK: Main Resource Equipment Auctions, Dennis Biliske- Auctioneer, 2702 17th Ave S, Grand Forks, ND 58201, ph 701-757-4015, fax 701-757-4016, Dennis Biliske ND Lic 237, ND Clerk Lic 624

Website: www.resourceauction.com | Email: info@resourceauction.com TERMS: Cash, cashier’s check, wire transfer, approved check in US funds. All sales final. Statements made auction day take precedence over all advertising. Document fee on vehicle titles will apply & vehicle titles will be mailed to buyers. Canadian buyers are always welcome, please furnish a letter of credit for registration. Some purchases require payment by wire. Most units move easily across the border, feel free to ask in advance for document assistance if necessary.

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Winkler, MB • 1-204-325-4433

ESTATE FARM AUCTION FOR THE LATE MURRAY KOWALCHUK SATURDAY, OCT. 22, 11 AM PORTAGE LA PRARIE, MB AT THE FARM NW OF SOUTHPORT ON PR 240

KUBOTA 2320 4WD Yard Tractor with LA 30 F Loader, 20 ORIGINAL Hrs on this new machine serial #67818 BX2755HD, Snow blower and B 2763, Front mount Blade never used. KUBOTA RTV 900 XT Diesel, side by side, 285 original hours, currently has the V4290 Blade and power pack, with the remote mounted on unit, this may sell separate depending on interest. Large amount of tools and older farm equipment. For more information on auction items please contact: Morris Olafson 204-325-2141 or 204-822-3742

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

BILL KLASSEN AUCTIONEERS

MACK AUCTION CO. presents a Land and Estate Auction for the late John Smith on Friday, Oct, 21, 2016 at 10:00 AM. Directions 3 miles East of Ogema, SK on Hwy 13 and 3 miles North on Range Road 2220. 3-1/2 quarters of farmland sell in the RM of Norton and 2 quarters of farmland sell in the RM of Key West. Also selling Cockshutt 1650 2WD tractor, White Field Boss 2-70 tractor, Ford 9N tractor w/Rhino 3 PTH mower, 1967 Dodge 100 1/2 ton truck Stepside with only 37,900 miles, 1982 GMC S-15 truck with 31,523 miles, 1981 Plymouth Reliant K car, Craftsman lawn tractor, Cockshutt 246 cultivator, Crown fork type rockpicker, Allied 6-35 auger with Wisconsin engine, IH stationery engine, Carter Disc grain cleaner, rubber tired wagon with Imperial box, 5- Westeel 1350 bu. grain bins, 2- Westeel 1650 bu. grain bins. For sale bill and photos visit www.mackauctioncompany.com. Join us on Facebook and Twitter. 306-421-2928 or 306-487-7815 Mack Auction Co. PL311962

TRUCK PARTS: 1/2 to 3 ton, new and used. We ship anywhere. Contact Phoenix Auto, 1-877-585-2300, Lucky Lake, SK.

WOLFE WAGONS LIQUIDATION Auction Sale, October 22, 2016, 9:00 AM. Live internet bidding 1:00 PM, Martensville, SK. Directions: North of Martensville 2 miles to Hwy #305, Turn West 1.5 kms to RR 3055, turn North 1.5 kms, East side of Road. Featuring: 1985 International 784 tractor w/FEL; MF 90; MF 124 square baler; Bale wagon; Mower; 7’ blade; 7’ cultivator; Ariens riding lawnmower; C-Cans (2); Horse trailer; Flat deck trailer; 2001 GMC ext. cab, Hay wagons; Sleighs; Cutters, Bobsleigh; Wooden grain box; Wagon making material and tools; Wagon wheels; Runners; Poles; Springs; Leather strapping; 16” Western saddle. Everything horse related you can find here. Shop tools; Melmax metal lathe; Rockwell 14 bandsaw; Tablesaw, Drill press; Lindy 230 welder; Compressor 20 gal., Various power and hand tools. Horses: Team of geldings 6 & 7 yr olds; Gelding 15 yr old broke to drive and ride. Approx. fifty 10’ livestock panels. Numerous precision rated tools in excellent condition. Plus much more! Contact Bodnarus Auctioneering, 306-227-9505, 1-877-494-2437. w w w. b o d n a r u s a u c t i o n e e r i n g . c o m PL318200.

SASKATOON TRUCK PARTS CENTRE Ltd. North Corman Industrial Park. New and used parts available for 3 ton trucks all the way up to highway tractors, for every make and model, no part too big or small. Our shop specializes in custom rebuilt differentials/transmissions and clutch installations. Engines are available, both gas and diesel. Re-sale units are on the lot ready to go. We buy wrecks for parts, and sell for wrecks! For more info. 2016 SUBARU IMPREZA consumer reports call 306-668-5675 or 1-800-667-3023. as best small call starting at $23,360! Call for best price!! 1-877-373-2662 or www.saskatoontruckparts.ca DL #914394 www.subaruofsaskatoon.ca DL #914077. WRECKING TRUCKS: All makes all SPECIAL PURCHASE OF New and nearmodels. Need parts? Call 306-821-0260 new 2014-2015 Crosstek XVs. Save up to or email: junkman.2010@hotmail.com $5000. Come in quickly!! 1-877-373-2662. Wrecking Dodge, Chev, GMC, Ford and www.subaruofsaskatoon.ca DL #914077. others. Lots of 4x4 stuff, 1/2 ton - 3 ton, buses etc. and some cars. We ship by bus, mail, Loomis, Purolator. Lloydminster, SK.

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SOUTHSIDE AUTO WRECKERS located in Weyburn, SK. 306-842-2641. Used car parts, light truck to semi-truck parts. We buy scrap iron and non-ferrous metals. WRECKING VOLVO TRUCKS: Misc. axles and parts. Also tandem trailer suspension axles. Call 306-539-4642, Regina, SK. SUMMER CLEAROUT Sales Event. Up to $16,914 in Savings on select models, OAC. 1-866-944-9024. www.dodgecityauto.com DL #911673. SUMMER CLEAROUT Sales Event. Up to $16,914 in Savings on select models, OAC. 1-866-944-9024. www.dodgecityauto.com DL #911673.

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DEALS ON THE GO! SCHOOL BUSES: 23 to 66 passenger, 1991 to 2007, $3000 and up. 16 buses in stock! Call Phoenix Auto, Lucky Lake, SK. 1-877-585-2300. DL #320074.

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MORE AND MORE FARMERS are choosing Mack Auction Co. to conduct their farm TRUCK BONEYARD INC. Specializing in equipment auctions!! Book your 2016 auc- obsolete parts, all makes. Trucks bought tion today! Call 306-634-9512 today! for wrecking. 306-771-2295, Balgonie, SK. www.mackauctioncompany.com PL311962 ONE OF SASK’s largest inventory of used heavy truck parts. 3 ton tandem diesel motors and transmissions and differentials for all makes! Can-Am Truck Export Ltd., 1-800-938-3323.

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2015 CHEV SILVERADO, high country, 6.2L, heated cooled seats, Greenlight Truck & Auto, 306-934-1455, Saskatoon, SK. www.GreenlightAuto.ca DL #311430. 2013 CHEV SILVERADO 2500HD LTZ dsl., 6.6L, leather, sunroof. Greenlight Truck & Auto, 306-934-1455, Saskatoon, SK. www.GreenlightAuto.ca DL #311430. 2011 DODGE RAM 1500, Hemi, new tires, local trade. Call Greenlight Truck & Auto, 306-934-1455, Saskatoon, SK. www.GreenlightAuto.ca DL #311430. 2011 CHEV SILVERADO 2500HD LTZ, fully loaded, dsl., leather, sunroof. Greenlight Truck & Auto, 306-934-1455, Saskatoon, SK. www.GreenlightAuto.ca DL #311430. 2006 CHEV 1/2 ton, white, gas, std. cab and box, 65,000 kms, loaded, very clean, excellent unit, $7900 OBO. Call Ernie at 306-220-2191, Saskatoon, SK.

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Load Line 37 Ft Tri/A End Dump Grain Trailer · 2013 John Deere 1895 43 Ft No Till Air Drill · 2013 John Deere 1910 430± Bushel Tow-Behind Air Tank · 2011 John Deere 2410 51 Ft Cultivator · 2013 Summers RT8430 Super Roller 53 Ft Land Roller · 2007 Tiffin Allegro Bus 40QSP 40 Ft S/A Motor Home ...AND MUCH MORE!

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2011 DODGE RAM 3500 Laramie, 4x4 dsl., 6.7L, 6 spd., local trade. Greenlight Truck & Auto, 306-934-1455, Saskatoon, SK. www.GreenlightAuto.ca DL #311430.

2013 CANUCK END DUMP gravel trailer, air ride, manual tarp, vg cond., new MB. 2015 FORD F150 XTR EcoBoost, 4x4. safety, $45,000. Can deliver. Call anytime Greenlight Truck & Auto, 306-934-1455, 204-743-2324, Cypress River, MB. Saskatoon, SK. www.GreenlightAuto.ca DL 14’ TANDEM UTILITY flatdeck w/ramps, #311430. 12,000 lbs. GVW, new safety, $3750 OBO. 204-794-5979, Springfield, MB. REBUILT 1990 DOEPKER 32x32 hay trailers, air ride w/lift axles, Beacons, wide load lights, totally refurbished, safetied, $30,500. Can deliver. 204-729-7297, MB.

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2008 WABASH 51’ tandem axle dry van, 2009 MACK CH613, 505,000 kms, new low miles, current SK. safety, $12,500. Call 2015 20’ NeuStar grain box, 365 HP, 10 Larry at 306-563-8765, Canora, SK. spd., $55,900. 204-470-8215 Winnipeg MB

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AUCTION LOCATION: From LA RIVIERE, MB, go 3.2 km (2 miles) West on Hwy 3. Yard on West side. GPS: 49.233053, -98.721019 A PARTIAL EQUIPMENT LIST INCLUDES: 2011 John Deere 9530 4WD Tractor · 2014 John Deere 6105D MFWD Tractor · 2013 New Holland CR9090 Combine · 2010 Westward M100 30 Ft Swather · 2015 New Holland SP.333F 120 Ft High Clearance Sprayer · 2005 Kenworth T800B T/A Truck Tractor · 2007 Kenworth T600 T/A Grain Truck · 1991 Ford L8000 T/A Grain Truck · 2008

2004 CHEV SILVERADO 2500HD LT dsl., leather. Must see, exc. shape! Greenlight Truck & Auto, 306-934-1455, Saskatoon, SK. www.GreenlightAuto.ca DL #311430.

COMPONENTS FOR TRAILERS. Shipping SEVERAL DODGE DIESELS, 2005-2014. daily across the prairies. Free freight. See 2 crew cab dually’s. Call Your diesel truck “The Book 2013” page 195. DL Parts For specialist! 204-981-0970, Winnipeg, MB. Trailers, 1-877-529-2239, www.dlparts.ca 2013 RAM 2500 Laramie, Crew, 98,000 kms, $42,900; 2012 GMC Duramax, C&C, $28,900; 2006 Ram 2500, Cummins dsl., Quadcab, $13,999. 1-800-667-4414, Wynyard, SK. www.thoens.com DL #909250.

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GREAT PRICES ON new, used and remanufactured engines, parts and accessories for diesel pickups. Large inventory, engines can be shipped or installed. Give us a call or check: www.thickettenginerebuilding.ca Thickett Engine Rebuilding. 204-532-2187, Russell, MB. 3406B, N14, SERIES 60, running engines and parts. Call Yellowhead Traders, 306-896-2882, Churchbridge, SK. WANTED DIESEL CORES: ISX and N14 Cummins, C15 Cats, Detroits Ddec 3, 4, DD15. Can-Am Truck 1-800-938-3323. 290 CUMMINS, 350 Detroit, 671 Detroit, Series 60 cores. 306-539-4642, Regina, SK DIESEL ENGINES, OVERHAUL kits and parts for most makes. Cat, CIH, Cummins, Detroit, Mack. M&M Equipment Ltd., Parts and Service phone: 306-543-8377, fax: 306-543-2111, Regina, SK.

FARM AND INDUSTRIAL ELECTRICAL motor sales, service and parts. Also sale of, and repairs to, all makes and sizes of pumps and phase converters, etc. Tisdale Motor Rewinding 1984 Ltd., 306-873-2881, fax 306-873-4788, 1005A2002 KOMATSU WA380-3L WHEEL loader, 111th Ave., Tisdale, SK. tmr@sasktel.net low hrs., 4 yd. bucket, 23.5x25- 90%, exc. Website: www.tismtrrewind.com cond., $73,000. 306-921-7583 Melfort, SK. DOZER BLADE TO fit D7 Caterpillar, $1000 OBO. Call 250-847-0783, Nipawin, SK. SKIDSTEER ATTACHMENTS: Buckets, rock 2 FORD ENGINES: 1972 460 cu. inch, and buckets, grapples, weld-on plates, hyd. au- 1974 429 cu. in. Both completely rebuilt, gers, brush cutters and more large stock. $3500/each. Phone 306-764-3877 or Top quality equipment, quality welding 306-960-4651, Prince Albert, SK. and sales. Call Darcy at 306-731-3009, 306-731-8195, Craven, SK. AFAB INDUSTRIES POST frame buildings. For the customer that prefers quality. 1-888-816-AFAB (2322), Rocanville, SK. 100’x200’x22’ Steel Farm Building. Ready for set-up on your farm today. Foundation specs can be supplied. Includes 26 gauge ext. sheeting and trims, $153,900 plus tax. Add doors and insulation as needed. Other sizes available. 1-888-398-7150 or email buildings@prairiesteel.com

WANTED: RUBBER TIRED CASE or Drott excavator in good running condition. Call 204-835-2345, McCreary, MB. STARTING ENGINE WITH TRANSMISSION, to fit D7, D8 Caterpillars. EXTREME DUTY BRUSHCUTTER. Made in 204-859-2724, Rossburn, MB. Canada, 1/4” steel, 66” cut Omni HD gearbox & Parker hyd. motor. Cuts up to 4” trees, two 1/2”x3”x24” blades on a stump jumper, c/w hyd. hoses and flat face couplers. Std. flow operation, open rear discharge prevents under deck build up, fits most skidsteers, $4995. 72” & 80” also in stock. Agrimex, 306-331-7443, Dysart, SK. 2004 JD 270 LC excavator, 2 buckets, 1 48” dirt and 1 60” rake, low hrs., exc. cond, $75,000. 306-861-4592, Fillmore, SK CAT D7E, 13’ tilt and angle blade, ROP’s, 1975 CAT D8K, hyd. winch, twin tilt angle full bush guards, 50% UC, starts and runs blade, 26” pads, very good UC, recent en- great. Winch with arch for logging. Asking gine rebuild, excellent running condition, $30,000. Call 306-629-3752, Morse, SK. 60 hour warranty, 14’ blade, 300 HP. $85,000. S/N 71V2222. Can deliver. ATTACHMENTS PARTS COMPONENTS for construction equipment. Attachments 204-743-2324, Cypress River, MB. for dozers, excavators and wheel loaders. Used, Re-built, Surplus and New equipment parts and major components. Call Western Heavy Equipment 306-981-3475, Prince Albert, SK. 2012 DEERE 250G EXCAVATOR, 5866 hrs., 32” shoes, 11’x10” arm, 64” bucket. Other attachments, good cond., $129,800. 1-888-278-4905. www.combineworld.com

STEEL CLADDING SALE: New Grade A 29 gauge white-white metal cladding 3/4” high rib cut to your length for only .75¢/sq.ft. All accessories, fasteners and flashings are available. Call Prairie Steel in Clavet, SK., 1-888-398-7150, or email buildings@prairiesteel.com POLE BARNS, WOODSTEEL packages, hog, chicken and dairy barns. Construction and concrete crews available. Mel or Scott, MR Steel Construction, 306-978-0315, Hague, SK.

FALL SPECIAL on all post or stud frame farm buildings. Choose: sliding doors, overhead doors, or bi-fold doors. NewTech Construction Ltd. call 306-220-2749, Hague, SK.

ROAD GRADERS CONVERTED to pull behind large 4 WD tractors, 14’ and 16’ BEHLEN STEEL BUILDINGS, quonsets, blade widths avail. 306-682-3367, CWK convex and rigid frame straight walls, grain tanks, metal cladding, farm- comEnt. Humboldt, SK. www.cwenterprises.ca mercial. Construction and concrete crews. 2006 D61 PX-15, 2405 org. hrs., 6-way HYDRAULIC SCRAPERS: LEVER 60, 70, Guaranteed workmanship. Call your Saskablade, 34” pads, near new UC, 155 HP, ex- 80, and 435, 4 to 30 yd. available. Rebuilt toon and Northwest Behlen Distributor, cellent working cond., S/N B41323. Can for years of trouble-free service. Lever Janzen Steel Buildings, 306-242-7767, deliver. 204-743-2324, Cypress River, MB. Osler, SK. Holdings Inc. 306-682-3332 Muenster, SK.

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STRAIGHT WALL BUILDING packages or built on site. For early booking call 1-800-667-4990 or visit our website: www.warmanhomecentre.com

2011 30’ 1203 Case/IH SP, PU reel and transport, $77,000; 2002 30’ 9250 Westward SP, PU reel, $40,000. A.E. Chicoine Farm Equipment, 306-449-2255, Storthoaks, SK.

WOOD POST BUILDING packages or built on site. For early booking call 1-800-667-4990 or visit our website: www.warmanhomecentre.com INSULATED FARM SHOP packages or built on site, for early booking call 1-800-667-4990 or visit our website: www.warmanhomecentre.com PRE-ENGINEERED STEEL BUILDINGS for all your agricultural, equestrian, industrial, shop or storage needs. Call 306-249-2355 for a free quote. Montana Construction www.montanasteelbuilders.ca Saskatoon.

TIM’S CUSTOM BIN MOVING and Hauling Inc. Up to 22’ diameter. 204-362-7103 binmover50@gmail.com

1995 30’ MACDON Premier 2900, PU reel, 960 MacDon header, 21.5-16.1 tires, exc. cond., $22,500. 306-861-4592, Fillmore SK 1995 CASE 8820, 30’ header, PU reel, 21.5-16.1 tires, excellent condition, $16,500. Call 306-861-4592, Fillmore, SK BEAVER CONTAINER SYSTEMS, new and used sea containers, all sizes. 306-220-1278, Saskatoon and Regina, SK.

2014 CASE DH362 header 35’, to fit CIH swather or combine w/transport, like new, $19,500. 306-861-4592, Fillmore, SK.

BOND SEA CONTAINERS. New, used and modified sea containers. All sizes avail. Buy, rent or lease. Call Bond today 306-373-2236, joe@bondind.com or visit www.bondind.com

1998 35’ WESTWARD 9300, 960 header, PU reel, turbo, big tires, excellent cond., $29,500. Call 306-861-4592, Fillmore, SK PICKUP REEL PARTS WAREHOUSE: MacDon, UII, JD, Hart Carter, CNH, AGCO. We distribute parts for all PU reels. Call 1-888-278-4905. www.combineworld.com

KEHO/ GRAIN GUARD Aeration Sales and Service. R.J. Electric, Avonlea, SK. Call 306-868-2199 or cell 306-868-7738. PORTABLE GRAIN RINGS made of steel. New 20 gauge wide-corr steel sheets 48”H. Sizes from 3650 bu., $2072 to 83,000 bu., $11,447 including hardware. All sizes in stock. All rings 4’H. Best quality available. Canadian made quality silver cone shaped tarps avail. for all sizes. All tarps in stock. Complete packages include freight to any major point in Western Canada. Overnight delivery to most major points in Western Canada. Willwood Industries toll free 1-866-781-9560, fax 306-781-0108. For all pricing, details, pictures visit our website: www.willwood.ca

NEW 2016 ARMSTRONG 750 bu. 4 wheel, $28,900. New 2016 Armstrong 750 bu., on tracks, $38,900. Both available with PTO or BUILD YOUR OWN conveyors, 6”, 7”, 8” hydraulic drive. K&L Equipment and and 10” end units available; Transfer con- Auto, Ladimer, 306-795-7779, Ituna, SK. veyors and bag conveyors or will custom build. Call for prices. Master Industries Hit our readers where it counts… in the clasInc. www.masterindustries.ca Phone sifieds. Place your ad in the Manitoba Cooperator classifed section. 1-800-782-0794. 1-866-567-3101, Loreburn, SK. NEW BATCO 1545FL field loader with mover w/EFI Kohler engine. Reg. $29,000, Cash $23,000. Only 1 left; One used 2013 DUAL STAGE ROTARY SCREENERS and 1545FL Batco, exc. cond., $17,000 cash. Kwik Kleen 5-7 tube. Call 204-857-8403, 306-648-3622, Gravelbourg, SK. Portage la Prairie, MB. or visit online: 2011 BATCO 20105 swing w/hydraulic www.zettlerfarmequipment.com swing and lift, excellent condition, $33,000 GOT FUSARIUM? Looking to add value Phone 306-648-3622, Gravelbourg, SK. to your crops? Nexeed Equipment SoluBATCO CONVEYORS, new and used, tions offers Cimbria Delta air screen cleangrain augers and SP kits. Delivery and ers, destoner, indent and gravity separators as well as Cimbria Sea optical color leasing available. 1-866-746-2666. sorters for seed, grain, pulses and fusarium damaged crops. For additional info call/email Rod Cockerline, VP Sales at Nexeed Inc., 204-982-3531 ext. 2, WinniFITTINGS AND VALVES for your liquid peg, MB. rcockerline@nexeed.ca or visit handling needs, all offering the ultimate in www.nexeed.ca sealing power and corrosion resistance. Call 1-855-765-9937 or www.polywest.ca DUAL SCREEN ROTARY grain cleaners, great for pulse crops, best selection in FOR DECADES, FARMERS and retailers Western Canada. 306-946-7923, Young SK have recognized fibreglass tanks are the ideal tank for storing liquid fertilizer! Call CUSTOM COLOR SORTING chickpeas to 1-855-765-9937 or visit www.polywest.ca mustard. Cert. organic and conventional. MERIDIAN 300 TON SS liquid fertilizer 306-741-3177, Swift Current, SK. tank, 2- 3” SS valves, like new. 306-921-6697, 306-921-8498, Melfort, SK.

TEMPORARY GRAIN BINS, selected 3/8” fir plywood with all holes drilled. Wood sizes from 1750 bu., $431 to 11,700 bu., $852 including hardware. All sizes in stock. All rings 4’ high. Best quality avail. Canadian made quality silver cone shaped tarps available for all sizes. All tarps in stock. Complete packages include freight to any major point in Western Canada. Overnight delivery to most major points in Western Canada. Willwood Industries toll free 1-866-781-9560, fax 306-781-0108. For pricing, details, pics: www.willwood.ca 2015 VALMAR 7600 66’ boom, PTO fan dr., var. rate JD control, secondary mech. meBIN MOVING, all sizes up to 19’ diameter, tering, large floatation tires, 3 mtd. camew/wo floors; Also move liquid fert. tanks. ras, $75,000. Luseland, SK, 306-372-4521. 306-629-3324, 306-741-9059, Morse, SK. 4- 1650 BU Westeel Rosco bins, 2 on wood floors, 2 on concrete; 3300 bu on concrete 306-231-8355, 306-944-4325, Bruno, SK. 2015 CIM BIN Cranes (Westeel design), 8000 lb. capacity. For factory direct pricing and options call 306-682-2505, Humboldt, SK. or www.cim-ltd.ca 2015 CIM BIN TRANSPORT TRAILER 17,000 lb. cap., 32’ bed accommodates up to 21’ dia. bin. For factory direct pricing and options call 306-682-2505, Humboldt, SK. or www.cim-ltd.ca HOPPER BOTTOM CONES: We make cones and steel floors for all makes of bins. Call Middle Lake Steel 306-367-4306 or 306-367-2408, Middle Lake, SK. Visit us on-line at: www.middlelakesteel.com

WESTERN GRAIN DRYER, mfg. of grain dryers w/auto. drying/moisture control. Updates to Vertec roof, tiers, moisture control. Economic designed dryers avail. 1-888-288-6857. westerngraindryer.com

NEW 2016 BRANDT swing away augers, 13110HP+, 4 to choose from. 2 electric and 1 hyd. swing away, 13,000 bu. per/hr. 3 augers, M13X110 HP, 1 auger, 10”x80’ $33,000 ea. Call any time, 204-743-2324, REFURBISHED PROTEIN TESTERS for Cypress River, MB. sale. Protein in wheat and durum, 2 units avail. Protein in wheat, barley and durum, MERIDIAN GRAIN AUGERS: 2015, 2 units available. Jason 204-772-6998. 14x95, slightly used, $32,000. Comes with warranty. Brian 204-724-6197, Souris, MB.

HARVEST SPECIALS: LARGE selection of Meridian swing away and belt drive augers, set-up and ready to use. Plus used in stock: 2012 Meridian SLMD 12x72 c/w Agremote mover and hyd. winch, $14,800; 2004 Westfield MK100-61 s/a, $5500; Brandt 10x60 s/a, $5500; Wheatheart 8x51 c/w mover, $8900. We’re dealers for Convey-All conveyors. Leasing available! POLY GRAIN BINS, 40 to 150 bu. for grain Dale, Mainway Farm Equipment, Davidson, cleaning, feed, fertilizer and left over treat- SK. 306-567-3285 or cell 306-567-7299. ed seed. 306-258-4422, Vonda, SK. View: www.mainwayfarmequipment.ca www.buffervalley.com MERIDIAN AUGERS IN STOCK: swings, 2- 3300 BU., 2- 2000 bu., 3- 1650 bu. bins, truck loading, Meridian SP movers. Call $1.10/bu. Will sell separate. Floors fairly Hoffart Services Inc., Odessa, SK., good. Gary 306-823-4493, Neilburg, SK. 306-957-2033. CUSTOM GRAIN BIN MOVING, all types USED AUGERS: R10-41 Wheatheart 38HP up to 22’ diameter. 10% spring discount. w/mover, HD clutch, bin hopper $10,500 Accurate estimates. Sheldon’s Hauling, exc. cond.; TL12-1200 Sakundiak 39’, 306-961-9699, Prince Albert, SK. 40HP w/mover and HD clutch, $9500. BROCK (BUTLER) GRAIN BIN PARTS 306-648-3622, Gravelbourg, SK. and accessories available at Rosler Con- NEW MERIDIAN AUGERS with motor, struction. 306-933-0033, Saskatoon, SK. clutch, reversing gearbox and lights. LIFETIME LID OPENERS. We are a stock- HD8-39, $15,350; HD8-59, $17,250; ing dealer for Boundary Trail Lifetime Lid TL10-39 (2 only!), $16,500; HD10-59, Openers, 18” to 39”. Rosler Construction $18,995. 306-648-3622, Gravelbourg, SK. 2000 Inc., 306-933-0033, Saskatoon, SK. 10x60 FARMKING/ BUHLER, swing auger, excellent condition; 8x1400 Sakundiak, Onan, Wheatheart SP kit and clutch. Call 306-493-9393, Delisle, SK. CONTAINERS FOR SALE OR RENT: All sizes. Now in stock: 50 used, 53’ steel and AUGERS: NEW and USED: Wheatheart, insulated SS. 306-861-1102, Radville, SK. Westfield, Westeel augers; Auger SP kits; Batco conveyors; Wheatheart post poundSHIPPING CONTAINERS FOR SALE. 20’- ers. Good prices, leasing available. Call 53’, delivery/ rental/ storage available. For 1-866-746-2666. inventory and prices call: 306-262-2899, Saskatoon, SK. www.thecontainerguy.ca REMOTE CONTROL SWING AUGER movers, trailer chute openers, endgate and hoist systems, wireless full bin alarms, swing belt movers, wireless TractorCams, motorized utility carts. All shipped directly to you. Safety, convenience, reliability. Kramble Industries at 306-933-2655, Saskatoon, SK. or www.kramble.net

MF 9420 SP, 30’, 989 hrs., UII PU reels, $55,000; JD 590 PT, 30’, batt reels, exc. condition, $4500. Both shedded, field 2005 JD 9760 STS, 2317 hrs., Greenstar, ready. Retired. 306-493-7871, Harris, SK. reel spd, auto HHC, chopper, pickup not included, $89,800. Call 1-888-278-4905. www.combineworld.com 2001 MACDON 972 25’ header, Keer JD 8820 TITAN II combine with pickup Shears, double swath, new knife, exc. and hopper extension. 306-283-4747, shape. 306-435-7893, Moosomin, SK. 306-220-0429, Langham, SK. TRAILTECH FULL carry swather transport, 1990 JD 9500, 4100 eng. hrs., 912 PU tandem, 1400O GVW, lights, brakes, c/w header, many new parts, harvest ready, all transporting hardware, $12,000. $27,500 OBO; Also available JD 930 rigid header w/hyd. adjustable reel, good cond, 306-466-7744, Leask, SK. $5000 OBO. 306-946-7928, Watrous, SK. 1984 JOHN DEERE 8820, mechanics special, $4500 OBO. Will take JD 5020, 5010, 4020 tractor on trade. Call 306-460-9027, Rebuilt Concaves 306-460-4462, 306-463-3480, Flaxcombe 1998 JD CTS II, 2260 sep. hrs., 914 PU, Rebuild combine table augers dual spd cyl., fore/aft, chaff spreader, long Rebuild hydraulic cylinders auger, fine cut chopper, AutoHeight, big Roller mills regrooved top hopper. 306-460-7620, Kindersley, SK.

MFWD housings rebuilt Steel and aluminum welding Machine Shop Service Line boreing and welding

Penno’s Machining & Mfg. Ltd. Eden, MB 204-966-3221 Fax: 204-966-3248 Check out A & I online parts store www.pennosmachining.com

BALE SPEAR ATTACHMENTS for all loaders and skidsteers, excellent pricing. Call now 1-866-443-7444.

2013 CLAAS 3300 RC Quadrant 3x4 square baler, approx. 7000 bales made, vg cond., $110,000. Can deliver. Call anytime 204-743-2324, Cypress River, MB. NH D1000 large square baler, makes 24x32” bales, good condition, $14,000 OBO. 204-770-0040, St. Andrews, MB. VERMEER 605M ROUND baler, monitor, kicker, new pickup, good cond, field ready, $13,000. 306-335-7875, Lemberg, SK.

273 NH square baler, $1000. Wanted: 2010 BRANDT 1390 HP swing auger, BR780 or RBX561 Case/IH baler for parts. very clean, $16,500. Contact Chad 306-681-7610, 306-395-2668, Chaplin, SK. 306-741-7743, Swift Current, SK. NEW IDEA 4865 5x6, hyd. PU, rubber mount teeth, 2300 bales, shedded, good. HORNOI LEASING NEW and used 20’ and BRENT 772 GRAIN CART, new tarp, 1000 306-944-4325, 306-231-8355, Bruno, SK. 40’ sea cans for sale or rent. Call PTO, big shaft and scale, $18,500; Also 306-757-2828, Regina, SK. available hydraulic drive for $1600. 20’ and 40’ SHIPPING CONTAINERS, 204-825-7166, Clearwater, MB. and storage trailers. Large Sask. inventory. GRAVITY WAGONS: New 400 bu, $7,400; Phone 1-800-843-3984 or 306-781-2600. 600 bu., $12,500; 750 bu., $18,250. Large 20’ TO 53’ CONTAINERS. New, used and selection of used gravity wagons, 250-750 modified. Available Winnipeg, MB; Regina bu. Used grain carts, 450 to 1110 bushel. 8 AND 14 BALE WAGONS in stock, Morris and Saskatoon, SK. www.g-airservices.ca View at: www.zettlerfarmequipment.com and Inland. Call Cam-Don Motors Ltd., 306-933-0436. 306-237-4212, Perdue, SK. 1-866-938-8537, Portage la Prairie, MB.

2007 JD 936D draper header w/batt wheel, $22,500; 2006 JD 635F flex, vg cond. $19,500. 306-861-4592, Fillmore, SK MACDON CA20/CA25 and HONEYBEE flex or rigid adapters and completion kits, plenty in stock. We want your trade! 1-888-278-4905. www.combineworld.com 2010 MD D60-S 40’, rigid draper, transport, CA20 adapter, JD, CNH, AGCO, Lexion kits available, nice header, $39,800. 1-888-278-4905. www.combineworld.com RECONDITIONED rigid and flex, most makes and sizes; also header transports. Ed Lorenz, 306-344-4811, Paradise Hill, SK www.straightcutheaders.com

2012 JD S690, 2630 Display, 615P 15’ header, long auger, integrated chopper SWATHMASTER AND RAKE-UP 12’, 14’, and chaff spreader. Discounted fall pricing! and 16’ pickups available. Call for details! 1-888-278-4905. www.combineworld.com 306-441-6279, 306-397-2511, Vawn, SK. 8 BELT VICTORY pickup w/hydraulic drive motor, good shape. Call 306-944-4325, 306-231-8355, Bruno, SK. 2- JD 7721 TITAN II PT combines, field ready, vg, $4000 ea. located at Findlater, SK. Call 403-871-2441 or 928-503-5344.

WRECKING: MASSEY 860 combine for parts. Call J M Salvage 204-773-2536, Russell, MB. 1987 MF 860, V8 hydro, 2600 hrs., new concave and bars, new rad., Rake-Up PU, reverser, well maintained, shedded. Call NH 1033 BALE wagon; Massey 124 baler; 306-554-0217, Wynyard, SK. Wheel rake; McKee forage Harvester; Bale spear; 36’ PT swather. 306-283-4747, 1994 MF 8460 Conventional, 2606 hrs., HEADER TRAILERS & ACCESSORIES. Mercedes, Rake-Up PU, shedded, good. 306-220-0429, Langham, SK. Arc-Fab Industries. 204-355-9595 306-944-4325, 306-231-8355, Bruno, SK. charles@arcfab.ca www.arcfab.ca MASSEY 750, Perkins dsl., c/w Melroe PU header, 24’ straight cut header, chopper, CAB CAM CAMERAS observation sysrecent concave and rub bars, vg cond., tems, wired and wireless, accessories, top $2800. Frank 306-463-2407, Kindersley SK quality savings. Call 1-800-481-1353. MF 550, Perkins dsl hydro, MF PU header, www.diamondfarmtractorparts.com 2009 7120 CASE/IH w/2016 header, Melroe 378 PU, $3000 OBO. 306-858-7345 WILDFONG CONCAVES an improved $165,000; 2007 7010 Case/IH, dual or 306-867-9899, Lucky Lake, SK. threshing element for JD S series. Also wheels, w/2016 header, $170,000. Call new improved front beaters for JD STS A.E. Chicoine Farm Equipment, and S Series, no more plugging. Please call 306-449-2255, Storthoaks, SK. us Wildfong Enterprises Ltd., Russ COMBINES: 1997 CIH 2188, with PU, ser- 306-260-2833 or Rick 306-734-7721 or 2000 2388 w/1015 header, $65,000. 2004 viced, $32,900; 1990 JD 9600, with PU, the shop 306-734-2345, Craik, SK. 2388 w/2015 PU header, $115,000. 2006 $28,900; 1986 JD 6620 Titan II STD, with 2388 w/2015 PU header, $130,000. 2009 PU, low hours, $10,900. Reimer Farm PICKUP REEL PARTS WAREHOUSE: 7088 w/2016 PU header, $180,000. Call Equip., #12 Hwy N, Steinbach, MB. Gary MacDon, UII, JD, Hart Carter, CNH, AGCO. A.E. Chicoine Farm Equipment, Reimer. www.reimerfarmequipment.com We distribute parts for all PU reels. Call 306-449-2255, Storthoaks, SK. 1-888-278-4905. www.combineworld.com 204-326-7000. 2008 8010, 1398 sep. hrs., long auger, loaded, new rotor, 2016 PU header, new rotor and concaves, shedded, premium condition. Terre Bonne Seed Farm, 306-921-8594, 306-752-4810, Melfort, SK.

CAT COMBINE PARTS salvaging 670, 590, 580R, 485, 480, 470, 460R. New additions regularly. Call 1-888-278-4905. www.combineworld.com 2002 MACDON 872 ADAPTER for Cat Lexion and Claas, $5500. 306-693-9847, Moose Jaw, SK.

BALE SPEARS, high quality imported from Italy, 27” and 49”, free shipping, excellent pricing. Call now toll free 1-866-443-7444, Stonewall, MB.

2004 CASE 1020 FLEX header, 25’, $4500. Call 306-567-3128, Bladworth, SK.

FLEX HEADS: CASE/IH 1020 25’, $6000; 2020 30’, $15,000; 1015 PU header, $3500; JD 925, $6500; JD 930F, $11,000; Nissen bean windrower, $5000; Large selection of used grain carts and gravity wagons. Call 204-857-8403.

1994 1688, 4300 eng. hrs., newer sieves, rails, feeder house, and bushings, $20,000 REM 2700, very good condition, $15,000 OBO. 306-220-1533, Saskatoon, SK. OBO. Call 306-441-4930, Delmas, SK. ATTACHMENT FOR GRAIN VACS: To empty plastic grain bags. Blueprints available to build your own, or we’ll build for you. Guaranteed to work. John Ilchuk 250-878-1705, Kelowna, BC.

2009 CIH 2020 Flex Platform, 35’, reconditioned, $24,900; 2009 CIH 2020 Flex Platform, 30’ air reel, reconditioned, $24,900; 2- 2002 CIH 1020 Flex Platforms, 30’, reconditioned, $14,900 each; 1999 CIH 1020 Flex Platform, 25’, air reel, reconditioned, $19,900; 1997 CIH 1020 Flex Platform, 30’, reconditioned- $14,900; 1997 CIH 1020 Flex Platform, 30’, air reel, reconditioned, $19,900. We deliver. Reimer Farm Equip., #12 Hwy N, Steinbach, MB. Gary Reimer. www.reimerfarmequipment.com 2016 S 680 JD combine, under 250 hrs., 204-326-7000. new MacDon PU header. Field ready. Can deliver. $410,000. Call any time, 2000 36’ 1042 Case/IH w/Case adapter, 204-743-2324, Cypress River, MB. $18,000. 2008 36’ SP36 HoneyBee, trans1994 9600, 4150 sep. hrs., recent Green- port, pea auger, 7120 or 8120 Case adaptlight, w/914 PU and/or 930R header, long er, $37,000. 2010 40’ D60 MacDon, transauger, fore/aft, Redekop chopper, hopper port, $60,000. 2010 40’ Case/IH, cover, chaff spreader, $35,000 OBO. transport, pea auger, $60,000. Call A.E. Chicoine Farm Equipment, 306-449-2255, 306-435-9214, 306-435-3514, Moosomin. Storthoaks, SK. 2014 JD 615P pickup header, overall exc. condition, trades wanted, $26,800. CORN HEADERS: 2-2008 Geringhoff Models 630 and 1230 Roto-Disc chopping 1-888-278-4905. www.combineworld.com corn headers, 6 and 12 row, both 30” spacNEW 2014 MD PW7 w/16’ Swathmaster ing, good cond., $25,000, fits Case/IH 80 to fit JD STS/S series, $24,900. series; $60,000, fits Case/IH flagship se1-888-278-4905. www.combineworld.com ries combines. 306-421-1361, Torquay, SK

2009 MACDON FD70, 40’, new sickle and drapers, JD adapter, gauge wheels, ask $47,900. Pea auger available. Can deliver. Call 204-324-6298, Altona, MB. BRAND NEW 2010 NH 88C 42’ flex draper hdr, c/w transport, $32,000. Can deliver. Ken 204-857-2585, Portage La Prairie, MB. JD 930R header, PU reel, single pt. hookup new JD wobble box, offers. 204-548-2592, 204-638-2592, Gilbert Plains, MB. 2008 JD 936D and 930D draper headers, PU reel, always shedded, $28,000 each OBO. Transports available. 204-851-0745, Elkhorn, MB.

WHITE MF 9230 30’ straight cut header, 1999 TX68, 2600 eng. hrs., mostly new fits White 9700, 9720 and MF 8570, 8590, bearings and belts, Hassle free electronics, $4000 OBO. 204-794-5979, Springfield MB exc., $24,000 OBO. Nate 204-372-6081, JD 635F HYDRA FLEX PLATFORMS: 204-280-1202, Fisher Branch, MB. 2005, 2007, 2011, $17,900-$27,900. JD 930 Flex Platforms: 1996-1999, reconditioned, $14,900. JD 925 Flex Platforms: 1998-2000, reconditioned, $13,900NOW SALVAGING GLEANER S77, low $16,900. JD 925 Rigid Platform: 1993, hrs., duals, cab, tons of good parts. Call us! PU reel, $7,900. We deliver. Reimer Farm 1-888-278-4905. www.combineworld.com Equip., #12 Hwy N, Steinbach, MB. Gary Reimer. www.reimerfarmequipment.com GLEANER/AGCO 30’ rigid header, low 204-326-7000. block, fits N and R, c/w header transport, $3900 OBO. 306-693-9847, Moose Jaw, SK NEW HOLLAND FLEX PLATFORMS: 2008, 88C flex draper, 42’, reconditioned, 1976 GLEANER L, 24’ straight cut head- reduced $24,900. 2004, 74C, 30’, recon., er, duals, chopper, PU, transport, open to $19,900; 2002 73C, 25’, recon., $18,900; offers. Call 306-693-9847, Moose Jaw, SK. 1998, 973, 30’, recon., $16,900. We deliver. Reimer Farm Equip., #12 Hwy N, Steinbach, MB. Gary Reimer, 204-326-7000. www.reimerfarmequipment.com 2010 JD 9870 STS, fully loaded, Pro drive, CORN HEADS: 1997 JD 893, 8 row, 30”, 5 spd. feeder house, HD lift cylinders, HD $16,900; 1996 NH 974, 8 row, 30”, final drives, HD rear axle, premium cab, $13,900; 1997 CIH 1083, 8 row, 30”, reIntelligent Management System, grain conditioned, $13,900. We deliver. Reimer tank ext., HD unload auger, long auger, Farm Equipment, #12 Hwy N, Steinbach, Contour-Master, only 550 sep. hrs., 650 MB. Gary Reimer, 204-326-7000. straddle duals, c/w P615 PU header, www.reimerfarmequipment.com $249,000 CAD OBO. Call 218-779-1710. 2007 GLEANER 8200 Flex Platform, 30’, air 2011 JD 9770, AutoTrac ready, Contour reel, reconditioned, $24,900; 2009 MF Master, HD DFH, 520/42 duals, extended 8200 Flex Platform, 35’, reconditioned, wear pkg., 615 PU header, always shed- $28,900; 2003 Gleaner 8000 Flex Platform, ded, 1100 sep. hrs., mint cond., $225,000 30’, reconditioned, $21,900; 2000 Gleaner will deal. 204-324-6298, Altona, MB. 800 Flex Platform, 30’, reconditioned, $18,900; 1996 Gleaner 500 Flex Platform, WRECKING: JD 8820 combine for parts. 30’, reconditioned, $15,900. We deliver. J M Salvage 204-773-2536, Russell, MB. Reimer Farm Equip., #12 Hwy N, Steinbach, MB. Gary Reimer, 204-326-7000. 1999 JD 9610, new rub bars, concave’s, www.reimerfarmequipment.com walkers and bearings. Chopper recently balanced, rake-up PU, field ready, asking MACDON 974 FLEX DRAPER w/873 Case $75,000 OBO. 306-452-3878, Redvers, SK. adapter, single point, fore/aft, hyd. tilt, skid plates, pea auger, transport, new cen2008 9770 STS, dual wheels w/2010 615 tre canvas. 204-648-4649, Dauphin, MB. PU header, $195,000. A.E. Chicoine Farm 2002 42’ SP42 HoneyBee, pea auger, Equipment, 306-449-2255, Storthoaks, SK. transport, Cat adapter, $25,000. Used JD 2007 JD 936D draper header w/batt adapter plate for newer MacDon headers, wheel, $22,500; 2006 JD 635F flex, vg $1,400. A.E. Chicoine Farm Equipment, cond. $19,500. 306-861-4592, Fillmore, SK Storthoaks, SK., 306-449-2255.

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www.fyfeparts.com PARTING OUT: Combines: JD 7700; Gleaner N6, Gleaner L; MF 860, 850, 851; Co-op 951. Swathers: Versatile 400; IHC 4000. Tractors: AC 7060; White 2-155 and 2-150; Deutz DX90 w/707 Leon loader; IHC 650 dsl.; Farmall 300, H, MD; Cockshutt 550, 560, 770 and 40; Case 900, 800 and 930. Misc: cultivators, plows, seed drills, tires, hydraulic parts and some older semi trucks. 204-871-2708 or 204-685-2124, Austin, MB. SELLING USED COMBINE parts off MF 860’s and older; JD 8820’s and older; IHC 1480; L2 Gleaner, etc. J M Salvage, 204-773-2536, Russell, MB. GOODS USED TRACTOR parts (always buying tractors). David or Curtis, Roblin, MB., 204-564-2528, 1-877-564-8734. G.S. TRACTOR SALVAGE, JD tractors only. Call 306-497-3535, Blaine Lake, SK. 2004 NH CR970 for salvage, running engine, tons of good parts. Call 1-888-606-6362. www.combineworld.com SMITH’S TRACTOR WRECKING. Huge inventory new and used tractor parts. 1-888-676-4847. COMB-TRAC SALVAGE. We sell new and used parts for most makes of tractors, combines, balers, mixmills and swathers. Phone 306-997-2209, 1-877-318-2221, Borden, SK. www.comb-tracsalvage.com We buy machinery. LOEFFELHOLZ TRACTOR AND COMBINE Salvage, Cudworth, SK., 306-256-7107. We sell new, used and remanufactured parts for most farm tractors and combines.

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AGRA PARTS PLUS, parting older trac- 1981 WHITE 105 with 10’ Leon dozer tors, tillage, seeding, haying, along w/oth- blade, fair cond., $10,000. 306-561-7780, er Ag equipment. 3 miles NW of Battle- Davidson, SK. ford, SK. off #16 Hwy. Ph: 306-445-6769.

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CROWN 4’ ROCKPICKER, good condition, $700. 204-745-8700, Elm Creek, MB.

CASE/IH MX 110 with Buhler 795 hyd. self SCHULTE 9600 SNOWBLOWER, 96”, levelling loader, LHR, 3PTH, plumbed for good condition, $4100. 204-745-8700, grapple, rebuilt powershift trans., 9400 Elm Creek, MB. hrs., MFWD, 110 HP, S/N JJA0113932, vg working, $48,000 OBO. Call 204-743-2324, Cypress River, MB. CREEK REPAIR and Tractor. We RICHARDTON 1200, 700, 750 hydumps; LIZARD 90 and 94 Series Case, 2 WD, FWA JD 3970 Harvester, corn and hay head. buy tractors for parts and rebuilding. Also have 1-866-938-8537, Portage La Prairie, MB. rebuilt tractors and parts for sale. 306-784-7841, Herbert, SK.

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2008 IH 485 QUAD TRAC 485 HP, 4229 hours, powershift, front weights, good overall cond., $159,800. 1-888-278-4905. www.combineworld.com

ODESSA ROCKPICKER SALES: New Degelman equipment, land rollers, Strawmaster, rockpickers, protill, dozer blades. 306-957-4403, 306-536-5097, Odessa, SK. RETIRING. FULL LINE of older equipment. Partial listing: 1682 IHC combine, 1086 IHC tractor w/2250 loader, 8”x60’ Sakundiak PTO auger, 25’ 8100 Hesston SP swather, 16’ hayheader, 50’ of Flexi-Coil harrow packer and more. No reasonable offer refused. 306-245-3311 Weyburn SK

WANTED: WHITE 145, 170 or 195 tractor, or ALLIS CHALMERS 8070. Emerson, MB. 204-373-2502 or 204-304-0270. WANTED: Older and newer tractors, in running condition or for parts. Goods Used Tractor Parts, 1-877-564-8734.

MF #36 DISCERS. Will pay top dollar and pick from anywhere. Phone Mike 306-723-4875, Cupar, SK.

NEW LS TRACTOR, 4 WD, 97 HP, Iveco dsl., self-leveling loader, 3500 lb. lift, CAHR, 3 spd. PTO, 3 PTH, power shuttle with hi/lo, 5 yr. warranty, $69,000. The Tractor Company 306-239-2262, Osler, SK.

Don’t miss it. Sign up for daily enews at manitobacooperator.ca WANTED: USED, BURNT, old or ugly tractors. Newer models too! Smith’s Tractor Wrecking, 1-888-676-4847.

JD 8970, new tires; JD 4440, rebuilt eng.; JD 4450, FWD, 3 PTH, new engine; JD 4255, FWD. 204-871-5170, Austin, MB.

IT’S FINALLY HERE...The World’s First Cordless, Hoseless Fence Stapler! Also Gallagher Power Fence Products. Available from D&R Prairie Supplies, 306-221-1558, Minton, SK.

2001 JD 8210, 3850 hrs., AutoTrac ready; 2001 7710, 4200 hrs., 3 PTH. Both have 540/1000 PT0. 204-522-6333, Melita, MB.

NEW RITE-WAY and MORRIS heavy har- JOHN DEERE 8630, PTO, tires like new, exrows in stock. 70’, 68’ and 55’. Cam-Don cellent condition, $19,500. 306-861-4592, Motors Ltd., 306-237-4212, Perdue, SK. Fillmore, SK.

GUARANTEED PRESSURE TREATED fence posts, lumber slabs and rails. Call Lehner Wood Preservers Ltd., ask for Ron 306-763-4232, Prince Albert, SK.

2014 MORRIS 50’ heavy harrow, 9/16x26” 2002 JD 9400, 425 HP, 24 spd., new rubtires, 800 acres, bought 70’, vg, $2900. ber, 4 hyds. w/return line, exc. cond., Cam-Don Motors 306-237-4212 Perdue SK $85,000 OBO. 306-861-4592, Fillmore, SK. 1981 JOHN DEERE 8640, 4WD, 8300 hours, good condition, $18,500. Call 306-739-2442, Moosomin, SK.

2013 CASE/IH L785 FEL w/grapple and 1985 JD 4850, FWA, 16 spd. powershift, bucket. Fits on Case Puma 200; Also have JD AutoSteer, 18.4x26 front- near new, some rear weights as well, $1.75/lb. Call 20.8x38 radial rear- new inside, new rad. 204-743-2324, Cypress River, MB. recor., new alternator and batteries, front weights, motor rebuild- 7000 hrs, $55,900 Ideal grain cart tractor. 306-862-7731, 306-428-2847, Choiceland, SK.

MULCHING- TREES, BRUSH, Stumps. Call today 306-933-2950. Visit us at: www.maverickconstruction.ca

BLOCKED SEASONED JACK Pine firewood and wood chips for sale. Lehner Wood Preservers Ltd., 306-763-4232, Prince Albert, SK. Will deliver. Self-unloading trailer.

1980 JOHN DEERE 8440, 4 WD, PTO, 5500 hrs., 3 hydraulics, good condition, $14,500 OBO. 306-946-7928, Watrous, SK.

WANTED: FORD 9030 bi-directional tracNEW 1/4”: 8”, 9” and 12” cult. shovels, $3 tor in good running condition. Ph/text to $3.50 each. Melroe plow shares, $15. 306-946-7738, Watrous, SK. Melroe plow moldboards $30. Lawrence 1984 CAT D7G DOZER, c/w 13.5’ twin tilt 204-836-2686, St. Alphonse, MB. angle blade, hyd. winch, enclosed cab, USED WISHEK: 14’, 16’, 30’; Rome 16’; FORD 7700, 3 PTH, 18.4x34 tires with new UC, excellent working condition, new Hesston #2410 50’ One-Way; Kewanee wheel weights, 500 hrs. on rebuilt engine, 26” pads. Warranty, $78,000. Can deliver. breaking disc, 14’; DMI 5-7 shank rippers. 580 Allied FEL w/72” bucket, 84” Farmking 204-743-2324, Cypress River, MB. w w w. z e t t l e r f a r m e q u i p m e n t . c o m snowblower, dual auger and hyd. chute. 1-866-938-8537, Portage la Prairie, MB. More info. call 204-364-2385, Arborg, MB.

BEV’S FISH & SEAFOOD LTD., buy direct, fresh fish: Pickerel, Northern Pike, Whitefish and Lake Trout. Seafood also available. Phone toll free 1-877-434-7477, 306-763-8277, Prince Albert, SK.

NEW AND USED generators, all sizes from 5 kw to 3000 kw, gas, LPG or diesel. Phone for availability and prices. Many used in stock. 204-643-5441, Fraserwood, MB. DIESEL GENSET SALES AND SERVICE, 12 to 300 KWs, lots of units in stock. Used and new: Perkins, John Deere and Deutz. We also build custom Gensets. We currently have special pricing on new John Deere units. Call for pricing 204-792-7471.

1997 51’ CASE/IH 5800 HD cultivator, w/Degelman mounted 3-row harrows, $42,000. A.E. Chicoine Farm Equipment, 306-449-2255, Storthoaks, SK. 2013 JOKER RT370 high speed disc, 2500 acres, super chop and level, like new, $79,900. 306-862-7731, 306-428-2847, Choiceland, SK.

EX-GOVERNMENT STAND-BY UNITS: 2009 HYUNDAI LOADER HL740XTD, S/N# 12V92 w/400 KW, 600 volts, 388 hrs, $25,000; 12V92 w/400 KW, 600 volts, 419 LF0710299, mint condition, 13,540 hrs., hrs, $25,000; 12V92 w/400 KW, 600 volts, 2010 KELLO-BILT 225 16’ disc, tandem $55,000 OBO. 204-981-3636, Cartier, MB. 638 hrs, $25,000; 16V92 w/500 KW, 600 offset, 24” discs, 10.5” spacing, good disc, $29,800. Call 1-888-278-4905. Website: 1993 FORD 846, 7792 hrs., 230 HP, 4WD, LEON 707 FEL with mounting brackets for volts, 700 hrs, $25,000; 16V92 w/800 KW, 18.4R38 duals, PTO, 4 hyds., diff lock, cab, 2090 or 2290 Case, $2500. 306-681-7610, 600 volts, 700 hrs, $30,000; KT450 Cumwww.combineworld.com A/C, heat, 14 spd. std trans, $48,000 OBO. 306-395-2668, Chaplin, SK. mins w/250 KW, $15,000. Can-Am Truck Call 204-743-2324, Cypress River, MB. Export Ltd, 1-800-938-3323, Delisle, SK.

MORRIS 760 CULTIVATOR 60’ w/harrows, $5000 OBO. 306-295-7800, Eastend, SK.

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It doesn’t get any better than this. Prepay AVAILABLE FOR HARVEST Devloo Ca- your ad for 3 weeks and get 2 weeks free! Call 1984 VERSATILE 975, w/855 Cummins, nola Crusher, $840. Gerry 204-744-2773, today! 1-800-782-0794. new paint, new interior, new pins and gdevloo@xplornet.ca Somerset, MB. bushings, 8000 hrs., very nice, hard to find! Call 218-779-1710. CHECK OUT OUR inventory of quality used highway tractors. For more details call 1978 VERSATILE 835, 1000 PTO, 730 hrs., 204-685-2222 or view information at clutch, rad., batteries replaced last 500 www.titantrucksales.com The Icynene hrs., $10,000. 204-535-2253, Baldur, MB. ROTARY MOWERS: Wood’s 15’, $6000; Insulation System® WRECKING FOR PARTS: Versatile 700, JD 1508, $6000; JD 1518, $7500; JD 18.4x38 tires- like new; 255 Massey, dsl., 2018, $10,000; JD 709, $3000; JD 5’ • Sprayed foam insulation 16.9x30 tires- like new; 970 Case c/w fac- $1000; Melroe 903 plow 7 and 8 furrow; • Ideal for shops, barns tory 3 PTH, 2390, vg running eng., 3 PTH. Scrapers: Eversman 6 yd., $5500; Ashland 6 yd., $5000; V-Ditcher, $2000; Big Mac Call 1-877-564-8734, Roblin, MB. or homes prong type rockpicker $4000; Gehl 500 4 • Healthier, Quieter, More 2013 VERSATILE 450 PS, PTO, deluxe cab, auger mix cart, $10,000; Knight Big Augleather seat, AutoSteer, 700 hrs., very gie, $5000. Call 1-866-938-8537. Energy Efficient® good condition, $289,000. Call Cam-Don THE HANDLER IS available in 5 sizes and Motors Ltd., 306-237-4212, Perdue, SK. proven on tens of thousands of farms from across the world. Call 1-855-765-9937 or visit: www.polywest.ca

1986 DEUTZ DX90 tractor, 6850 hours, MM G705 TRACTOR, approx. 85 HP, PS, FLAX STRAW BUNCHER and land levelers. PTO needs work, cab, AC, radio, $2500. dual hyd., 12V, $2500. See full ad under Building now, taking orders. Don’t delay, Call 306-944-4510, Plunkett, SK. 703 (Antique Equip.). 306-238-7969. call now! 306-957-4279, Odessa, SK.

Mon., Oct. 17 @ 10:00 am Features the areas best calves. Strong local feedlot and eastern buyers. This sale will see premium prices.

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FREE STANDING CORRAL PANELS: Feeders & Alley ways, 30’ or order to size. Oilfield Pipe: 1.3, 1.6, 1.9, 1-7/8, 2”, 23/8, 2-7/8, 3-1/2. Sucker Rod: 3/4, 7/8, 1”. Casing Pipes: 4-9”. Sold by the piece or semi load lots. For special pricing call Art JL LIVESTOCK FALL FEMALE SALE on December 13, 2016. Offering: 200 PB heif204-685-2628 or cell 204-856-3440. ers and 200 commercial heifers. Sired by Net Worth, and Final Answer. AI’d 2-7/8” OILFIELD TUBING, $40 each; 3/4” Density, Final Answer, Angus Valley, and JL Presucker rods, $6 each. Truckload quantities to ferred. Call 306-736-7393 or only. Call 306-861-1280, Weyburn, SK. 306-736-8698, Peebles, SK. SELLING: BLACK ANGUS BULLS. Wayside Angus, Henry and Bernie Jungwirth, 306-256-3607, Cudworth, SK.

QUILL CREEK BISON is looking for finished, and all other types of bison. COD, paying market prices. “Producers working RED ANGUS BULLS, two year olds, sewith Producers.” Delivery points in SK. and men tested, guaranteed breeders. Delivery MB. Call 306-231-9110, Quill Lake, SK. available. 306-287-3900, 306-287-8006, Englefeld, SK. www.skinnerfarms.ca

SOLIDLOCK AND TREE ISLAND game wire 2004 DEERE 325 skidsteer loader, new and all accessories for installation. Heights eng., c/w bucket, vg working condition. from 26” to 120”. Ideal for elk, deer, bison, $25,000. Can deliver. Call anytime sheep, swine, cattle, etc. Tom Jensen ph/fax: 306-426-2305, Smeaton, SK. 204-743-2324, Cypress River, MB.

NEW VERSATILE SD550 offset disc, 15’, 550 lbs/ft., spring cushion gangs, HD bearing option, 26”x3/8” notched. CamDon Motors, 306-237-4212, Perdue, SK.

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BLACK ANGUS BULLS, two year olds, semen tested, guaranteed breeders. Delivery available. 306-287-3900, 306-287-8006, WANT TO PURCHASE cull bison bulls and Englefeld, SK. www.skinnerfarms.ca cows, $5/lb. HHW. Finished beef steers and heifers for slaughter. We are also buy- PUREBRED BLACK ANGUS long yearling ing compromised cattle that can’t make a bulls, replacement heifers, AI service. long trip. Oak Ridge Meats, McCreary, Meadow Ridge Enterprises, 306-373-9140 204-835-2365, 204-476-0147. or 306-270-6628, Saskatoon, SK.

4520 JD TRACTOR, 9160 hours, duals, 40’ BOURGAULT AIR SEEDER w/harrows, very good tires, exc. cond., asking $8000. with 2155 tank, $14,000 OBO. 306-272-4713, Foam Lake, SK. 306-681-7610, 306-395-2668, Chaplin, SK. WANTED: John Deere 4440, 4450, 4455, or similar. Must be low hours in good condition. Call 306-338-7232, 306-338-8231.

2004 JD 1790 CCS, 31 rows, 15” spacing, flex fold frame, vacuum metering system, central fill hopper, 16/31 split row, Prodrive, mini hoppers w/Yetter 2962 mounted Coulters. Canola, corn and bean discs. Yetter trash whippers and eset precision meters on all rows. Air bags, single point hook-up; 787 TBH 130 bu. air cart for fert. (will sell cart and fert. equip. separate), $80,000. Will consider a trade down for older model 12 or 16 row planter. Call Morris 306-269-7774, Foam Lake, SK. Email: mchalvosron@hotmail.com

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2012 BOBCAT S 205 skidsteer loader, 1650 hrs., c/w bucket, vg working condition, $28,000. Can deliver. Call anytime STEVE’S TRACTOR REBUILDER special- 204-743-2324, Cypress River, MB. izing in rebuilding JD tractors. Want Series 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, 7000s to rebuild or for parts. pay top $$. Now selling JD parts. 204-466-2927, 204-871-5170, Austin, MB.

50’ SEED HAWK, 15” centers, twin wing, 500 bu., 3 comp. on board tank, liquid and dry, S.B.R. hitch, Vaderstaad gear boxes, full blockage on seed, quick pin openers, $150,000 OBO. 306-736-7653, Kipling, SK.

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2003 SPRA-COUPE 4640 high clearance sprayer, 80’ boom, 600 hrs., $65,000. Call A.E. Chicoine Farm Equipment, 306-449-2255, Storthoaks, SK.

FARM/ACREAGE SPECIAL- Shedded 1981 Case 2290, 6823 hrs., Bourassa 3 PTH attach, new Farm King 96” snowblower used 2 hours, FEL/bale spear, good rubber. Will sell w/wo attachments, $20,875 2013 VERSATILE SX275, 120’, AutoBoom, takes it all. 306-222-0041, Saskatoon, SK. AutoSteer, duals, crop dividers, 700 hrs, very good cond., $179,000. Call Cam-Don Motors Ltd., 306-237-4212, Perdue, SK. MITCH’S TRACTOR SALES LTD., 1996 TYLER PATRIOT 150, 90’, loaded 204-750-2459 (cell), St. Claude, MB. w/2 sets of tires, 3207 hrs., 360 Outback Mitchstractorsales.com JD 1830, 3 PTH, mapping, AutoBoom, $30,000. Ph/text, 2 hyds, w/wo loader; JD 2950, 2 WD, 306-946-7738, Watrous, SK. CAH, 3 PTH, 2 hyds; JD 2950, MFWD, 3 PTH, 2 hyds, w/loader; JD 2955, MFWD, 3 PTH, 2 hyds, w/loader; JD 4050, 2MFWDs, 3 PTH, PS, w/o loaders; JD 4250, FLOATER TIRES: Factory rims and tires: MFWD, 3 PTH, 15 spd, w/265 loader; JD JD 4930/4940, R4045; 800/55R46 Good- 4450, MFWD, 3 PTH, 15 spd, w/loader; JD year tire and rim; 710/60R46 Goodyear 4455, MFWD, 3 PTH, 15 spd, w/loader; JD LSW; Case 650/65R38 Michelins, $13,500. 6420, MFWD, 3 PTH, AutoQuad, w/loader; Duals available for combines. JD 7220, MFWD, AQ w/LHR, 3 PTH, 3 hyds, w/741 loader; Case CX80, MFWD, 306-697-2856, Grenfell, SK. Open Station, 3 PTH, w/loader; Case MXM 140, MFWD, 3 PTH, 3 hyds, w/loader, TRIDEKON CROP SAVER, crop dividers. 5000 hrs. All tractors can be sold with new Reduce trampling losses by 80% to 90%. or used loaders. Now a Husqvarna Dealer, Call: Great West Agro, 306-398-8000. with a full line of Husqvarna Equipment.

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4TH ANNUAL ANGUS HARVEST CLASSIC Sale, Oct. 21, 7:00 PM Johnstone Auction Market, Moose Jaw, SK. Offering 55 outstanding heifer calves, bred heifers, plus select club calves. For a catalogue or more info contact Glen Gabel 306-536-1927 or T Bar C Cattle Co. 306-220-5006. View the catalogue online at www.buyagro.com Watch and bid live at www.liveaucitons.tv PL#116061

HEREFORD HARVEST Production Sale, Oct 14, 2:00 PM Lone Pine Cattle Services, Vibank, SK. Offering an outstanding selection of heifer calves, bred heifers, select bull calves and cow/calf pairs. For a catalogue or more info. contact Rob O’Connor 306-762-4543 or T Bar C Cattle Co. 306-220-5006. View the catalogue on-line at: www.buyagro.com Watch and bid live at: www.liveaucitons.tv PL#116061 PLAN TO Attend Blair-Athol Haroldson’s and Friends Sale, Sunday, Oct. 16, 1 PM at the Blair Athol farm 4 miles west, 3 miles north of Arcola. 75 Polled Herefords sell, featuring bred females, cow/calf pairs, and select embryos. For a catalogue or more information contact Duncan Lees 306-455-2619; Jeff Lees 306-577-1375; Chad Wilson 306-739-2643: Wally Mitchell 204-534-8204: Ken Wray 204-522-6117; Greg Freitag 306-485-9044 or T Bar C Cattle Co. Ltd. at 306-220-5006. View the catalogue online at www.BuyAgro.com Watch and bid online: www.dvauction.com PL #116061. “Take The Next Step” Sale, presented by C&T Cattle Co., Phantom Creek Livestock, Twin View Polled Herefords, McCoy Cattle Co., and KLR Polled Herefords. Sat. Oct. 15, 5:00 PM. Right Cross Ranch Sale Barn, Kisbey, SK. Offering a select group of Polled Hereford females and open show heifers. For catalogues or more information contact Chris 306-455-2605; Doug 306-773-7136; Ernie 204-365-7426; Chad 306-436-2086; Randy 306-299-4511 or T Bar C Cattle Co. Ltd. at 306-220-5006. View catalogue at: www.BuyAgro.com Watch and bid online: www.dvauction.com PL #116061.

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The Manitoba Co-operator | October 13, 2016

FRESH AND SPRINGING heifers for sale. Cows and quota needed. We buy all classes of slaughter cattle-beef and dairy. R&F Livestock Inc. Bryce Fisher, Warman, SK. Phone 306-239-2298, cell 306-221-2620.

TRIPLE R LIMOUSIN HAS Bulls for sale. 2 yr. olds and yearlings, red and black. Polled and performance, or calving ease ones. Limousin and Limousin cross Angus, Also open and bred heifers, and group of cows, commercial and purebreds. All bulls guaranteed and can deliver. Volume discount. 204-685-2628, cell 204-856-3440.

30 SIMMENTAL/RED ANGUS cross bred cows, $1800 if picked on Oct. 19, $1900 after that. 306-272-7321, Foam Lake, SK.

WANTED: ORGANIC LENTILS, peas and READY TO MOVE HOMES: Available imchickpeas. Stonehenge Organics, Assini- mediately 1560 sq. ft. homes starting at boia, SK., 306-640-8600, 306-640-8437. $95,000. 3 bdrm, 2.5 baths, main floor laundry, master bdrm with full ensuite and walk-in closet. Spacious living area, large kitchen with island. Call or email for more info Marvin Homes Inc, Marvin Vogt, TIME TO APPRECIATE Relationships! Mitchell, MB. 204-326-1493 or Life is meant to be shared. We are here to 204-355-8484. marvinhomesinc@live.com help you. Candlelight matchmakers. Confi- www.marvinhomes.ca dential, rural, photos/profiles to selected 12V. or Hydraulic matches. Local, affordable. Serving MB, Electronic Scale Opt. SK, NW-ON. Call 204-343-2475 or email RTMS AND SITE built homes. Call candlelightmatchmakers@gmail.com 1-866-933-9595, or go online for pictures and pricing at: www.warmanhomes.ca DO YOU KNOW an amazing single guy who shouldn’t be? Camelot Introductions has been successfully matching peo1 877 695 2532 ple for over 22 years. In-person interviews www.ezefeeder.ca by Intuitive Matchmaker in MB and SK. VEGAS TIMESHARE. INT’L exchanges, KELLN SOLAR SUMMER/WINTER WA- www.camelotintroductions.com or phone avail. 2 bdrm., full kitchen washer/dryer, living/dining room. 306-453-2958, Carlyle. TERING System, provides water in remote 306-978-LOVE (5683). areas, improves water quality, increases pasture productivity, extends dugout life. St. Claude/Portage, 204-379-2763. Cows For Sale 3 cows all w/calves. Please call for more info.(204)425-7781 info@unraubulldogs.com

HERD DISPERSAL: 80 Black Angus cross pairs and 80 mixed pairs, all exposed to Registered Angus bulls. Full herd health KUHN 2044 MANURE spreader, vertical program. $2800 per pair firm. Pasture beaters, good condition; Also Cattlelac 360 mixer wagon. Phone 204-838-2132, available. 306-335-7875, Lemberg, SK. 204-851-0284, Kenton, MB. CUSTOM COW WINTERING for up to 500 cows. Balance TMR rations and unlimited, CUSTOM GRAIN ROLLING on your yard excellent quality water. Cost dependant on w/new PTO Apollo rollermill. New Apollo size and condition of cattle. Ph. Ryan, D&R Sven rollermill sales, used mills buying and selling. Re-grooving all makes. ManiLivestock Ltd., 306-421-0825, Midale, SK. toba Distributor Direct. Phone Farmers 26 HEIFERS, Red and Black Angus, 17 first Premium Equipment, Randy 204-729-5162 calvers, mixed. Ph. 306-466-2401, ph/text FREESTANDING CORRAL PANELS for 306-940-4772, Leask, SK. cattle, horses, bison and sheep. 21’x5-bar, $219; 21’x6-bar, $239; 21’ horse panel, 100 BLACK ANGUS HEIFERS, bred to $179; 21’x7-bar bison, $299; 24’x5-bar HD calve April 15, exposed 42 days. Heifers continuous panels, $189; Feedlot continufrom large herd with full health program. ous bunk feeders “you will love them”; 30’ $2000/each. 306-221-0285, Dundurn, SK. windbreak frames; Framed gates; FS panels w/gates; 20’ barrel feed trough, $295; COW/CALF PAIRS, approx. 30, $2500 per 21’ belted feed trough, $395; 20’ bunk pair. Can pasture until mid October. Locat- feeder panels, $399; 50’ round pen kits ed near Dunblane, SK. Call 306-653-0135. from $1385; 10’ panels, $79; 10’ bull panel, $129; Horse haysavers, $489; Round 75 SECOND AND THIRD Black and Red An- bale feeders. For sheep: 4’ and 7’ panels; gus young bred cows. Call 306-773-1049 21’ freestanding panels; Feed troughs; or 306-741-6513, Swift Current, SK. Rnd. bale feeders; Small hay feeders; Lots of gates. 1-844-500-5341. For pics/info www.affordablelivestockequipment.com Will accept custom orders. Reasonable trucking rates available for delivery. WANTED: 200 Red or Black Angus cross younger cows, lease to own. References HI-HOG CATTLE SQUEEZE chute, new in available. 306-542-2575, 306-542-7007, 2009, adjustable squeeze and headgate, Veregin, SK. palpation cage, ribbed floor, swinging side gates, $4200. 306-539-8918, Balgonie, SK.

NEAR DISPERSAL OF 2 year olds to aged Quarter Horse and Paint brood mares. From Fitzpatrick Paints & Quarter Horses, November 3rd 2016, Johnstone Auction Mart, Moose Jaw, SK. Over 40 yrs breeding program being offered. 306-925-4523.

ONE FEMALE BLUE HEELER puppy available. Off excellent working bloodlines. Ready Nov. 1st, with 1st shots and dewormed, $400. Contact True Blue Heelers 306-492-2447, 306-290-3339, Clavet, SK.

AUSTRALIAN SHEPHERD PUPS, red/blue Merle, from excellent working parents. Ready to go. All shots, vet inspected. $500 each. Prefer farm/ ranch home. STOP WASTING GRAIN! Try our grain 306-658-2066, Wilkie, SK. troughs: 30’ c/w skids, made of conveyor belting and pipe, $750 ea. 306-538-4685, BONAFIDE REGISTERED AUSTRALIAN 306-736-7146, Kennedy, SK. Kelpie pups, Australian bred. Parents make a living on cow/calf operation at commuFFS- FUCHS FARM SUPPLY is your partner nity pasture. Also started working Kelpies. in agriculture stocking mixer, cutter, Call Watkinson Working Kelpies, feed wagons and bale shredders and in- 306-692-2573, Moose Jaw, SK. dustry leading Rol-Oyl cattle oilers. 306-762-2125, Vibank, SK. www.fuchs.ca PUREBRED BORDER COLLIE pups. From 18’ NORBERT CATTLE trailer 5th wheel; 12’ good working and personable parents. utility trailer; 2 large self feeders; Small Contact 306-553-2213, Swift Current, SK. sheep trailer; 24 bale hay trailer. 306-283-4747 306-220-0429 Langham, SK

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NEW 2016 FOREST RIVER RV Quailridge Park Model trailer 451SD-C. Now $ 39,980. See it at Sunridge RV, Radisson, SK. Ph. 1-877-827-4845. www.sunridgervs.ca BIG RIVER, SASK AREA. This gorgeous home/lodge is approx. 3100 sq. ft. on 3 levels including attached garage. Very tastefully done. Heated with propane plus does have solar panels and windmill. Most furniture is included, c/w 154 acres of bush type land with 140 acres fenced with a 8” high game fence plus 1 elec. wire. Major equip. included to operate this turnkey hunt/production farm. MLS® 561901. More info or to view call Lloyd Ledinski at Re/Max of the Battlefords, North Battleford, SK. 306-446-8800 or 306-441-0512.

WATER PROBLEMS? ELIMINATE rust, smell, bad taste, hardness, sodium odor. The Water Clinic, 1-800-664-2561, DENNIS FARAND OF Meadow Portage, www.thewaterclinic.com is offering the following private land for sale: N1/2 SE 35-31-16W, W1/2 34-31-16W. The successful purchaser will be considered by Manitoba Agriculture for possible transfer of the Crown land forage lease associated with this ranch unit. This Pilot Mound, MB Townhouse forage lease currently consists of the following: E1/2 25-31-16W; NE 34-31-16W; NE 35-31-16W; W1/2 35-31-16W; N1/2 38-31-16W; SE 36-31-16W; SW 36-31-16W; SE 02-32-16W; E1/2 03-32-16W; SW 03-32-16W; E1/2 04-32-16W; NE 09-32-16W; SE 09-32-16W; E1/2 09-32-16W; E1/2 10-32-16W; W1/2 10-32-16W; E1/2 11-32-16W; W1/2 24-32-16W. If you wish Elegant 1905 SF, 2 Bdrm, 2 Bath TH to purchase the private land contact the w/spacious LR/DR/Den & 4 season Lessee Dennis Farand at Box 13, Meadow sunroom. Bamboo flooring, double heated Portage, MB. R0L 1E0. If you wish to comgarage, electric fireplace, CA, CV, all ment on or object to the eligibility of this appliances. $254,900 Rick Lussier, Unit Transfer write the Director of ManitoGables Realty, Morden (204) 208-4000 ba Agriculture, Agricultural Crown Lands, PO Box 1286, Minnedosa, MB. R0J 1E0 or rick@gablesrealty.ca Gables Realty fax 204-887-6578. (204)208-4000 rick@gablesrealty.ca FOR SALE BY OWNER: Quarter section of prime hunting land, approx 80-90 acres broke, large body of water, underground powerline, located along Supergrid 17 mi. NW of Blaine Lake, SK. Call 306-226-4646. MACK AUCTION CO. presents a Land Auction for Reg and Dale Faber, Thursday, October 20, 7:00 PM, Alameda, SK., Legion Hall. Four quarter sections of pasture and hay land situated on #9 Hwy. South of Carlyle, SK., in the RM Moose Creek #33. Parcel 1: SE-24-05-03-W2, Parcel 2: The following 3 quarters sell as one package with a combined oil SLR of $9500 annually, SE-31-05-02-W2, NE-31-05-02-W2, SW-31-05-02-W2, 4 water sources, barbwire fence. For details view website: www.mackauctioncompany.com PL911692

2 CLYDE PERCHERON cross mares, running w/Belgian stud, from June to Sept., CATTLE SHELTER PACKAGES or built on For early booking call AFFORDABLE RADON mitigation solution not preg. checked; 1 black saddle mare. site. 1-800-667-4990 or visit our website: with Polywest, Liberty Pumps and Fantech! 204-739-3620, 204-768-2567, Ashern, MB. 1-855-765-9937 or visit: www.polywest.ca www.warmanhomecentre.com 160 ACRES, near Regina, w/yard and business opportunity; 15 acres w/large charSTEEL VIEW MFG. Self-standing panels, acter home, plus 2nd home on property windbreaks, silage/hay bunks, feeder panwithin 35 miles of Regina or Weyburn on els, sucker rod fence posts. Custom orHwy. #35; 160 acres w/large home, 3 car ders. Call Shane 306-493-2300, Delisle, heated garage, large shop, horse barn, SK. www.steelviewmfg.com plenty of water, 20 min. NE of Regina. Beside Regina, SK: 3 acre property/ CANDIAC AUCTION MART Sheep and SVEN ROLLER MILLS. Built for over 40 house/greenhouses; Near Pilot Butte, 80 Goat Sale, Sunday Oct. 16 at 1:00PM. Re- years. PTO/elec. drive, 40 to 1000 bu./hr. acre development land; 90+ acres, Hwy. The unit sale advertisement must ceiving Sat. from 12:00PM-6:00PM. Same Example: 300 bu./hr. unit costs $1/hr. to #11, 7 miles North of Saskatoon, developday delivery. Extra fee per head. For more run. Rolls peas and all grains. We regroove include: ment; RM Perdue, 2 quarters W. of Saskainfo contact 306-424-2967, Candiac, SK. and repair all makes of mills. Call Apollo toon on Hwy #14; 2 miles East of Balgonie Lanard Zushman of Vita, MB is Machine 306-242-9884, 1-877-255-0187. Hwy. #1, 145 acre development land. offering the following private land www.apollomachineandproducts.com Brian Tiefenbach 306-536-3269, Colliers for sale: Int., Regina, SK. www.collierscanada.com COTSWOLD EWES AND RAMS. Scrapie NE 03-03-08 E NW 03-03-08 E resistant genotype. Phone 306-285-3639, SW 10-03-08 E SE 09-03-08 E RM DOUGLAS: 6 quarters, high assessed, Lashburn, SK. MLS®584933; RM Redberry: 1 quarter The successful purchaser will be with house (handyman special), MLS considered by Manitoba Agriculture QUALITY HAMPSHIRE and DORSET ewe ®580216; RM Eagle Creek: 1/2 section for possible transfer of the Crown ram lambs and yearlings from proven flock mixed farm with bungalow, MLS®580211; Heeroma’s 306-823-4526, Neilburg, SK. land forage lease associated with this RM Redberry Acreage: 14.8 acres, 1.5 ranch unit. This forage lease currently storey house, 2 car garage and hip roof consists of the following: barn, MLS®582845. Call Mike Janostin, Great Plains Realty Inc., 306-481-5574. NW 02-03-08 E NE 11-03-08 E greatplainrealty.ca SASK. SHEEP DEV. 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Ready NEVER...HAUL OR purchase those heavy fo., 780-674-5061 evenings, Barrhead, AB. Southern, for delivery. Custom orders welcome. On- bags of water softening salt or expensive consultation. Yellowhead Modular bottle water again! The Water Clinic, Eastern and site Home Sales, 306-496-7538, 306-849-0002 www.thewaterclinic.com 1-800-664-2561. Western weekend calls. Personalized service. www.affordablehomesales.ca EXOTIC BIRD & SMALL ANIMAL SALE Tel: 204-248-2110 Manitoba RURAL WATER, FARMS, acreages. Multiat Johnstone Auction Mart, Moose Jaw, membrane system, 2000 gal./day. SK., Sunday, Oct. 30, 11:00 AM. Accepting MEDALLION HOMES 1-800-249-3969 pure Water Clinic, www.thewaterclinic.com peafowl, guineas, bantams, ducks, geese, Immediate delivery: New 16’ and 20’ The 1-800-664-2561. pigeons, birds, llamas, alpacas, hamsters, modular homes; Also used 14’ and 16’ rabbits, ferrets, miniature horses, donkeys, homes. Now available: Lake homes. etc. All small animals must be boxed and Medallion Homes, 306-764-2121, Prince RM CANWOOD #494- just listed. This in yard before 10:00 AM. 306-693-4715. Albert, SK. 140 acre scenic property is close to the www.johnstoneauction.ca PL #914447. Cookson pasture and the Prince Albert Na1981 MALCO 3 bedroom, 1 bath open tional Park. 1232 sq. ft. home built in concept 1132 sq. ft. mobile home for sale. 1960, 30x32 hip roof horse barn. Approx. Located in East College Park, Saskatoon, 65 acres of tame hay. Balance is some harORGANIC FEED GRAIN. Call DMI SK. Includes appliances, heated addition, vestable spruce timber plus pasture open306-515-3500, Regina, SK. wood fireplace, NG furnace, many up- ings. Just a great well sheltered yard. grades: paint, laminate flooring, windows, Fenced with 3 wires and treated post. TRADE AND EXPORT CANADA BUYING water heater, much more. $39,500. Can be MLS®584810. For further info. or to view 14 FEMALE WHITETAIL DEER. Call all grades of organic grains. Fast payment moved. For more info. call 306-477-2993, call Lloyd Ledinski, Re/Max of the Battleand pick up. Call 306-433-4700. 306-249-0717, Saskatoon, SK. area. 306-230-8545. fords, 306-446-8800, 306-441-0512.

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EXCELLENT LIVESTOCK FARMS: 1) 1732 deeded acres w/4425 acres of Crown land, fenced, small bungalow, very good buildings and metal corral system, can carry 350 cow/calf pairs. 2) Excellent horse ranch in Erickson, MB., Riding Arena and buildings in fantastic condition. 3) 640 acres mixed farm within 15 min. of Brandon. Call Jim McLachlan 204-724-7753, HomeLife Home Professional Realty Inc, Brandon, MB., www.homelifepro.com

1998 HOLIDAY RAMBLER S. Now $26,980. See it at Sunridge RV, Radisson, SK. Call 1-877-827-4845. www.sunridgervs.ca 2014 FOREST RIVER RV Sunseeker 2650SDWS. Now $64,980. See it at Sunridge RV, Radisson, SK. Call 1-877-827-4845. www.sunridgervs.ca NEW 2015 KEYSTONE RV Sprinter Campfire Edition 31BH. Now $37,980. See it at Sunridge RV, Radisson, SK. Call 1-877-827-4845. www.sunridgervs.ca NEW 2015 KEYSTONE RV Sprinter Campfire Edition 26RB. Was $39,727 Now $33,980. Sunridge RV, Radisson, SK., Ph. 1-877-827-4845. www.sunridgervs.ca NEW 2015 KEYSTONE RV Outback Terrain Ultra Lite 265TRB. Now $35,980. See it at Sunridge RV, Radisson, SK. Call 1-877-827-4845. www.sunridgervs.ca 2007 KEYSTONE EVEREST 36’ 5th wheel, 4 slide-outs, TV, fireplace, AC, queen bed, sleeps 4, large shower, lots of storage, exc $24,000. 403-931-3217, Millarville, AB.

WANTED: NEWER CLASS A or C motor home. Gas or diesel. Must be in excellent condition. Call 204-683-2398. 2014 THOR ACE 29.2. Now $ 99,980. See it at Sunridge RV, Radisson, SK. Call 1-877-827-4845. www.sunridgervs.ca 2004 FOREST RIVER RV Georgetown SE303. Now $30,980. Call Sunridge RV, Radisson, SK., 1-877-827-4845. View www.sunridgervs.ca 1995 19’ FORD COACHMAN motorhome, 73,000 miles, excellent shape. 306-842-3611, Weyburn, SK. 2007 CLASS A Triple E Embassy 34’, gas, 23,000 kms, V10 on Ford chassis, hyd. leveling system, lots of extras, $65,000 OBO. Call 306-533-9017, White City, SK.

GRAIN FARMS: 9 quarters near Birtle, MB. with 1000 acres cultivated. 1400 sq. ft. home, machine shed, barns, shop and 30,000 bushels of storage. Also 2 quarters 1973 ARCTIC CAT, for parts, or as is, not near Shoal Lake, with 260 acres cultivated. running. Shedded. Phone 306-259-4430, Yard with shop, hydro, well and 13,400 Young, SK. bushels of storage. Call or text Rick Taylor 204-867-7551. HomeLife Home Professional Realty Inc.

CONDO FOR LEASE near downtown Portage LaPrairie, MB. Quiet location, close to essential services and hospital, 2 bdrm., 2 bath, large kitchen. All utilities included, $1250/month. Investment opportunity offered. 204-892-1002. NEAR DUCK MOUNTAIN, river nearby, very scenic. 459 acres, 265 cultivated, 60 acres fenced pasture. 1550 sq. ft. bungalow with attached garage, 30x42’ heated workshop plus much more. Florence Komarniski Real Estate, 204-638-3055, Dauphin, MB., or Grant Tweed, Century 21, 204-761-6884.

WINNIPEG- CHARLESWOOD AREA. 2 bdrm. 1 bath, side by side, approx. 800 sq. ft., balcony, unfinished basement for storage, 4 appliances. $1100/mo. plus utilities Ph. 204-897-0676. Ph/text 204-802-6387.

WINTER LEASES AVAILABLE ($800-1000/mo.) in Buck Lake, AB. area. WATER PROBLEMS? Multi-Tech no salt Furnished 1, 2 and 3 bedroom cottages. softening system. Never purchase or haul Includes utilities and Wifi. 780-388-2209. water or softener salt ever again! Call The Water Clinic, 1-800-664-2561. RURAL water, farms, acreages. Multi-pure FOR RENT: CITRUS GARDENS, Meza, AZ., membrane system; 2000 gal./day. No exc. cond., dbl. wide mobile, 2 baths, 2 more water softeners. The Water Clinic, bdrms. Nov. and Dec. Ph 306-585-6382. www.thewaterclinic.com 1-800-664-2561.

MULCHING- TREES, BRUSH, Stumps. ELIAS SCALES MFG., several different Call today 306-933-2950. Visit us at: ways to weigh bales and livestock; Platform scales for industrial use as well, nonwww.maverickconstruction.ca electric, no balances or cables (no weigh like it). Shipping arranged. 306-445-2111, North Battleford, SK. www.eliasscales.com FARMS WANTED. If you are considering selling your farm, contact me. I have eight years experience selling farms and farmed all my life. All discussions are confidential. Rick Taylor, Homelife Home Professional Realty. 204-867-7551, rtaylor@homelife.com www.homelifepro.com LOOKING FOR APPROX. 5-10 acres in SK, AB or MB to homestead, possibly an old farmyard you would like to see rejuvenated, or maybe you have a small chunk of land that I could use for under $20,000. Call 306-815-7555, Radville, SK., or email llrodrigue@hotmail.com

160 ACRES- TOBIN LAKE only 1/2 mile away. Crown Land is on the east and south of property. Stunning 2222 sq. ft. home! Exceptional architectural and craftsmanship. Re/Max Nipawin, Linda Swehla, 306-862-6390, Nipawin, SK. LAND FOR SALE: 52.8 acres, presently zoned agricultural, $255,000. Only 15 min. from Saskatoon. Rolling hills. Excellent potential for walk-out development with gas, power, phone and public water line. Call Ron Thompson, Royal LePage Saskatoon, SK. for info., 306-221-8112.

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RURAL water, farms, acreages. Multi-pure membrane system, 2000 gal./day. No RESELLING CERTIFIED MOATS, 220 bu. more water softeners. The Water Clinic, 97% germ., $9/bushel. 306-345-2039, www.thewaterclinic.com 1-800-664-2561. Pense, SK.

The Manitoba Co-operator | October 13, 2016

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

Holland, MB. Would you like to be part of a company that helps feed the world? We are an entrepreneurial company that processes, packages, and exports high quality food grains into the world marketplace. Zeghers Seed Inc. is located near the beautiful community of Holland, MB.

We are currently looking for processing operators to join our team and grow with us. Those demonstrating the right skills, attitudes, and desire can train to become system operators. Visit our website: www.zeghersseed.com; Check us out, and send your resume to: work@zeghersseed.com before October 31, 2016. Phone: 1-204-526-2145

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BUYING:

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

BESCO GRAIN LTD. Buyer of all varieties of mustard. Call for competitive pricing. Call 204-736-3570, Brunkild, MB.

SPECIALIZING IN:

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- Licensed & Bonded Farm Pick-Up Pricing Across Western Canada GOOD HEAVY OATS - 44 lbs., never sprayed, seed quality. Call 306-734-2997, Aylesbury, SK. 20,000 BU. FALL RYE, high falling number. Phone 306-283-4747, 306-291-9395, Langham, SK.

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

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Agent: M & J Weber-Arcola, SK. Phone 306-455-2509

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AUSTRALIAN HARVEST STAFF Needed Operators wanted for Australian grain harvest from mid Oct. to early Dec. 2016. Must be able to work long hours and be proficient in driving late model tractors, chaser bins/grain carts. Be qualified in driving new model Case header/combines. Accommodation and evening meal will be provided. A working holiday visa will be required. Also an international licence (valid in Australia) would be an advantage. You will be working on a family run farm. These positions would suit, fit 19 to 30 yrs. All enquiries to Eastgrove Farming Pty Ltd-Harvest staff tribal@westnet.com.au DAIRY COW & CALF CARE: for someone who enjoys working with animals. Duties may include: feeding and caring for calves, treating sick cows and doing other barn work. Looking for self motivated, reliable individual who pays attention to detail. Competitive wages. Call 204-379-2640 or 204-745-7864 or email your resume to: borstlap@xplornet.com Haywood, MB.

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Advertise your unwanted equipment in the Classifieds. Call our toll-free number and place your ad with our friendly staff, and don’t forget to ask about our prepayment bonus. Prepay for 3 weeks and get 2 weeks RURAL WATER, FARMS, acreages. Multi- free! 1-800-782-0794. pure membrane system, 2000 gal./day. The Water Clinic, www.thewaterclinic.com FARM LABOURER REQUIRED for livestock 1-800-664-2561. operation. Duties include: operating, maintaining seeding & harvesting equip. Smoke free enviro., $17/hr. Housing avail. Lyle Lumax, 204-525-2263, Swan River, MB. SHUR-LOK TRUCK TARPS and replacement WATER PROBLEMS? ELIMINATE total distarps for all makes of trucks. Alan, solved solids and E.Coli, plus many more! EXPERIENCED COMBINE/EQUIPMENT Call Mike The Water Clinic, www.thewaterclinic.com operators for harvest. 306-723-4967, 306-726-7808, Cupar, SK. 306-469-7741, Big River, SK. 1-800-664-2561.

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GOOD USED TRUCK TIRES: 700/8.25/ 900/1000/1100x20s; 11R22.5/11R24.5; 9R17.5, matched sets available. Pricing from $90. K&L Equipment and Auto. Ph COME SEE US AT AG DAYS IN THE CONVENTION HALL 306-795-7779, Ituna, SK; Chris THE CONVENTION HALL 150 ORGANIC ALFALFA big round hard Ladimer, BOOTH 1309 core bales, approx. 1600 lbs., no rain, $85 at 306-537-2027, Regina, SK. BOOTH 1309 ea. Can load. 306-276-2402, White Fox SK. 2013 Malt Contracts Available 600 BALES, 1450 lbs. average, brome alfal- MR. TIRE CORP. For all your semi and 2016 AOG Malt Contracts Available fa, 1st and 2nd cut from same field, half ton tire needs call Mylo 306-921-6555 Box 238 Letellier, MB. R0G 1C0 Box 238 Letellier, MB. R0G 1C0 Serving all of Saskatchewan. Guernsey, SK. area. 306-682-2899. Phone Phone 204-737-2000 204-737-2000 2014 Toll-Free AOG Malt Contracts Available GOOD QUALITY HAY put up dry without 1-800-258-7434 Toll-Free 1-800-258-7434 rain. 400 big square bales, 3x4x8. TIRES TIRES TIRES! Radial, bias, new, Box 238 MB. R0G SK. 1C0 Agent: MMLetellier, && JJ Weber-Arcola, SK. Agent: Weber-Arcola, used. 20.8x42, 18.4x42, 20.8x38, 18.4x38, 2013 Malt Contracts Available 306-364-4700, 306-320-1041, Leroy, SK. Phone 204-737-2000 Phone 306-455-2509 306-455-2509 Phone 20.8R34, 18.4x34, 900/60R32, 800/65R BoxToll-Free 238 Letellier, MB. R0G 1C0 1700 GOOD to EXCELLENT 1st cut 1500 lb. 32, 24.5x32, 18.4x30, 23.1x30, 16.9x28, 1-800-258-7434 WANTED: FEED GRAIN, barley,SK. wheat, brome/alfalfa netwrapped round bales, 28Lx26, 18.4x26, 19.5Lx24. Semis, skid Agent: M & J Weber-Arcola, Phone 204-737-2000 peas, green or 306-455-2509 damaged canola. Phone 4.5¢/lbs.; 1000 exc. 2nd cut 1500 lbs., steers. Best price and value guaranteed! Phone Toll-Free 1-800-258-7434 .6¢/lbs. 306-834-7204, Kerrobert, SK. Gary 306-823-4493, Neilburg, SK. www.combineworld.com 1-888-278-4905

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LACKAWANNA PRODUCTS CORP. Buyers and sellers of all types of feed grain and grain by-products. Call 306-862-2723, Nipawin, SK.

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BIG ROUND BALES, 1200 lbs., Orchard grass alfalfa mixture, solid core, no rain, TEMPORARY GRAIN BIN replacement $35/bale. Also 2nd cut, same quality, tarps for all sizes from 22’ diameter to 105’ dia. Best quality available Canadian made $45/bale. 204-886-2083 eves, Teulon, MB. quality silver cone shaped tarps available 1500 large round, heavy hardcore bales for all sizes. All sizes in stock. Shipped trucking avail in 36 bale loads, $25 & up; overnight to most major points in Western 46-ft. hay trailer w/converter; MacDon 10 Canada. For all pricing, details, and pics visit our website at www.willwood.ca or round bale mover. 1-204-345-8532 phone Willwood Industries toll free VARIOUS ROUND BALES, $25 - $40 per 1-866-781-9560, fax 306-781-0108. bale, 1300-1400 lbs. Holland and Notre Dame, MB. area. Ph or text 204-723-0658. LARGE CAPACITY TARPS to cover grain LARGE ROUND 2nd/3rd cut alfalfa/hay piles of varied sizes. Cover long grain piles bales, $50 each. Large round hay bales with 53’W, 90’W, or 109’W piles of any $35 each. 204-248-2446, Notre Dame de length. 253,000 bu. pile covered for Lourdes, MB. $11,666. All sizes in stock. Best quality available Canadian made quality silver 38 ROUND HAY BALES 1st cut alfalfa tarps avail. for all sizes. Shipped overnight mix, $35 each. 9 round bales 2nd cut pure to most major points in Western Canada. alfalfa, $40 each. Phone 204-882-2356, For all pricing, details, and pictures visit: Ste Agathe, MB. www.willwood.ca or Willwood Industries 325 ROUND HAY BALES, alfalfa and alfalfa 1-866-781-9560, fax 306-781-0108. grass mix, average 1600 lbs., 3.5¢/lb. or $55/bale. 204-870-9450, Austin, MB. TARPCO, SHUR-LOK, MICHEL’S sales, ALFALFA ROUND, 5x6, certified organic or service, installations, repairs. Canadian conventional, little - no rain, price nego- company. We carry aeration socks. We tiable. Call Larry 204-773-3131, Kevin now carry electric chute openers for grain trailer hoppers. 1-866-663-0000. 204-773-0488, Russell, MB.

Stretch your advertising dollars! Place an ad TOP QUALITY ALFALFA, variety of grasses in the classifieds.*6-Row* Our friendly staff is waiting HAY AND STRAW Delivered Anywhere: and custom blends, farmer to farmer. Gary for your call. 1-800-782-0794. Now loading and hauling 48 large Celebration & Tradition MALT BARLEY Waterhouse 306-874-5684, Naicam, SK. round bales. Also 90 large square (3 wide in SK. & AB.) $6.95/loaded mile for round. *2-Row* We buy feed barley, feed wheat, MALT BARLEY AC Metcalfe, CDC Copeland & AAC Synergy Ph/tx Hay Vern 204-729-7297 Brandon MB ALFALFA, TIMOTHY, Brome, Clover, hay oats, *6-Row* soybeans, corn & canola *2-Row* and pasture blends, millet seed, Crown, We buy feed barley,&feed wheat, ROUND ALFALFA/BROME 5x6 hay bales, Celebration AC Metcalfe, CDC Copeland Tradition & AAC Synergy Red Prozo. 204-685-2376, Austin, MB. Call oats, soybeans, corn canola IN netwrap, no rain, $60 per bale. COME SEE US AT AG& DAYS 306-874-5422, Naicam, SK. We buy feedbarley, barley, feed wheat, WeTHE buy CONVENTION feed feed wheat, HALL COME SEE US AT AG DAYS oats, soybeans, corn & canola oats, soybeans, corn & IN canola LONG LAKE TRUCKING, two units, custom 1309 THE BOOTH CONVENTION HALL hay hauling. Call 306-567-7100, Imperial, BOOTH 1309 SK. COME SEE US AT AG DAYS IN

WANTED HEATED CANOLA. No broker involved. Sell direct to crushing plant. Cash on delivery or pickup. 306-228-7306 or 306-228-7325, Unity, SK.

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FUEL TANK, 50,000 litre, ULC approved, 70/30 split, double wall with saddles, bottom fill overfill protectors, stairs and plat1-877-250-5252 form, Supreme powder coating finish, built WANTED: FEED BARLEY Buffalo Plains by Magnum Fabricating, new in Oct. 2012. Cattle Company is looking to purchase Gunner’s Gas, Davidson, SK. 306-567-3353 barley. For pricing and delivery dates, call Kristen 306-624-2381, Bethune, SK. 3- 500 GAL. and 1000 gal. fuel tanks; 300 WANTED: OFF-GRADE PULSES, oil seeds gal. gas tank w/stand; 1000 gal. HD steel and cereals. All organic cereals and spe- water tank. 306-370-1603, Beechy, SK. cialty crops. Prairie Wide Grain, Saskatoon, SK., 306-230-8101, 306-716-2297. POLY TANKS: 15 to 10,000 gal.; Bladder tanks from 220 to 88,000 gallon; Water and liquid fertilizer; Fuel tanks, single and double wall; Truck and storage, gas or dsl. ROUND ALFALFA/ALFALFA GRASS solid Wilke Sales, 306-586-5711, Regina, SK. core greenfeed 5x6 JD hay bales for sale. Call 306-237-4582, Perdue, SK.

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

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HORSE HAY, MEDIUM SQUARE BALES, Timothy, brome, alfalfa, no rain, no dust, stored inside. Delivery available. Stacked in your shed or barn. Call/text 204-771-7496, Petersfield, MB.

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ROUND BALE PICKING and hauling, small HARVEST SPECIAL! Haybine/Baler: or large loads. Travel anywhere. Also hay 31/13.50-15 Titan Flo Trac, 10 ply, $199. for sale. 306-382-0785, Vanscoy, SK. Swather: 4 only, 16.5-16.1 Firestone Traction I-3, $649. Combine Front: 3 only 30.5L32 Firestone SAT23, 14 ply, 400 BROME/ALFALFA 6x6 round hay bales, $2945; 2 only, 30.5LR32 (800/65R32) .04¢ per lb., no rain. 306-634-7920, Firestone Radial AT23, $3285; 900/60R32 306-421-1753, Estevan, SK. (35.5R32) Trelleborg TM2000, $4500; 460/85R38 (18.4R38) Alliance R-1W, 260 ALFALFA AND OAT bales, weighing $1199; 4 only, 20.8R42 (520/85R42) Alli1300 lbs., asking 5¢/lb. 306-280-8994, ance R-1W, $1599; 7 only, 520/85R38 (20.8R38) Firestone AT23, $1949. Hanley, SK. Combine Rear: 12.4-24 BKT R-1 8 ply, $299; 4 only, 16.9R26 Alliance Radial R-1, $1079; 2 only, 18.4-26 Firestone TF&R 8 ply, $865; 4 only, 600/65R28 BKT Radial R-1, $1599. WHEEL: 27x32 10 hole wheel fits Case/IH $799. Looking for wheels? We can build it! AG Line Tire and Wheel 1-855-865-9550.

WATER problems? Canada’s Largest rural water purification company. No more water softeners or bottles. The Water Clinic, 1-800-664-2561, www.thewaterclinic.com LARGE COW/CALF RANCH in NE Sask. seeks energetic Ranch Hand. Bunkhouse provided. Email resume: NEVER...HAUL OR purchase those heavy accommodation bags of water softening salt or expensive knilson@sasktel.net Fax 306-428-2192. bottle water again! The Water Clinic, FARM LABOURER TO work a few hours a www.thewaterclinic.com 1-800-664-2561. day with a pensioner. Room and board supplied. Ph 306-245-3311, Weyburn, SK. KORNUM WELL DRILLING, farm, cottage and acreage wells, test holes, well rehabilitation, witching. PVC/SS construction, expert workmanship and fair pricing. 50% government grant now available. Indian Head, SK., 306-541-7210 or 306-695-2061

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Global organic needs to move beyond one per cent ‘Organic 3.0’ calls for wider uptake of organic farming systems through innovation, inclusion and collaboration BY LORRAINE STEVENSON Co-operator staff/Longueuil, Que.

he organic movement is now a century old, and while it’s widely recognized, very few farmers have actually adopted the practice. That raised questions about what needs to change, said a speaker at the recent Canadian Organic Science Conference. “We are successful... but in a niche,” said Markus Arbenz, executive director of IFOAM — Organics International. “Being one per cent of agriculture and saying this is relevant to address global challenges... maybe that’s a question mark.” Global markets are expanding rapidly, yet certified organic agriculture still only represents less than one per cent of all agricultural land and food markets worldwide and conversion rates among farmers worldwide remain very low, Arbenz told research scientists and industry representatives at the conference here last month. As head of an organization with 800 members in 120 countries, Arbenz visited from Germany last month to speak about a widely circulating document called “Organic 3.0.” It lays out not just the challenges facing global organic agriculture, but a vision and strategy to address them. He said Organic 3.0 is a third and visionary phase for the movement, with 1.0 representing its earliest beginnings a century ago and 2.0 being its present state. The 2.0 phase has inspired a global movement, setting rules, regulations and standards defining minimum requirements for production systems, and fostered massive market development, Arbenz said. The problem now is that relatively few farmers, including the smallholders and peasant farmers who play a critical role feeding local populations, are making the switch to organic. “Markets are developing more dynamically than what we see in production development. The step for farmers is a much bigger one than for consumers,” Arbenz said.

Standards a constraint This present state of organic has also seen vast amounts of time and energy devoted to the development of highly detailed standards and third-party certification, he said. But this focus on standards has had the effect of constraining the organic movement, excluding farmers who do farm organically but aren’t certified, including smallholder and peasant farmers. It has also limited organic’s ability to align with other value chain systems which embrace similar

Many African smallholder farmers are using organic practices, but their production isn’t officially certified. photo: laura rance

“I think we have in our DNA to be a protest movement.”

Markus Arbenz IFOAM — Organics International

principles and values. Another major issue is the wider agricultural sector’s low recognition of the science behind organic farming, Arbenz said. “Organic is system based, and based on science,” he said. “But unfortunately people think organic agriculture is a farming system that refuses to take up new technologies, a system for people who want to farm like our ancestors did.” As a future strategy for the global sector, Organic 3.0 aims to position organic agriculture in such a way that it would be viewed as modern, innovative, and outcome based. This would shift the focus in marked ways. Innovation would begin to dominate the sector instead of its current focus on standards, Arbenz said. “Right now we talk about details and we argue about standards. It’s where we put a lot of our energy,” he said. “I’m not saying this is not necessary in the future. We will still need people to do that.

But we need the overall energy of the movement to think about the objective, and see what kind of innovation we’ll need that moves us forward.”

The next phase Arbenz said organic’s next phase would also be about upscaling through increasing adoption of organic principles in mainstream agriculture. It would also be about linking with other sustainability initiatives that share organic principles such as agro-ecology, and fair trade, community-supported and urban agriculture programs. “I think we have in our DNA to be a protest movement,” he said. “At the moment we are pretending to be alone sometimes. In reality, there are many other initiatives… developing agriculture in other directions to improve agriculture. We should not see (conventional agriculture) as a competitor, as greenwashers, but as allies.” This new vision for organic agri-

culture also calls for creating tools for true cost accounting and pricing mechanisms that reward farmers whose practices provide ecosystem services, Arbenz said. “Those who create ecosystem benefits should benefit from subsidy policies, and not be punished by, for example, fertilizer subsidies or fuel subsidies which are now common around the world.”

Not just pesticide free Many now asked what organic means will reply that it’s about an absence of pesticides or GMOs. Organic 3.0 also wants to see consumers better understand the true value of organic agriculture for its ecosystem and social benefits, not merely defining it as products for a lifestyle choice. Organic 3.0 is ultimately about to take organic out of its current niche and into the mainstream so that it can have real impact and ultimately be part of the solution for the world’s most pressing problems, Arbenz said. O r g a n i c 3 . 0 : Fo r Tr u l y Sustainable Farming and Consumption was launched in 2015 as a discussion paper at the ISOFAR Inter national Organic Expo. To l e a r n m o re : h t t p : / / w w w. i f o a m . b i o / e n / o r g a n i c - p o l i c yguarantee/organic-30-next-phaseorganic-development. lorraine@fbcpublishing.com

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Future farmers raise funds for Manitoba Farmers with Disabilities Students from the University of Manitoba’s faculty of agriculture have raised just over $9,000 for Manitoba Farmers with Disabilities By JENNIFER PAIGE

“It just makes you feel good that we were important enough in their eyes to make us their focus. They are our future farmers and so to see that they hold safety as an important issue is a great thing moving forward.”

Co-operator staff/Brandon

ts not every day you see a group of young people running down the main drag of small-town Manitoba with a bed in tow. Local residents in towns throughout southern Manitoba may have witnessed a peculiar sight recently as agriculture students from the University of Manitoba got together for their annual Aggie Bed Push fundraiser. The event was held on September 30 and October 1 and visited Oakville, Elm Creek, Treherne and Boissevain on the Friday and then Minnedosa, Ne e p a w a , G l a d s t o n e a n d Portage on the Saturday. “We try to go to participants’ hometowns, because then we just have that little bit more of connection with the town,” said Courtney Boyachek, charity representative with the Faculty of Agriculture Students Organization (FASO) at the University of Manitoba.

Dawn Minne chairperson for MFWD

Long running The event has been held for the past 35 years and every year the group pulls out its burgundy steel bed to raise funds and awareness for a select charity. Prior to the event, FASO vo t e s o n w h i c h c h a r i t y i t would like to support. This y e a r, s t u d e n t s s e l e c t e d M a n i t o b a Fa r m e r s w i t h Disabilities (MFWD). “Courtney and I brought forward a few different charities and then the students within FASO voted on what we felt was important and that is how we eventually came to MFWD,” said Morgan McCormick, fellow charity representative with FASO. “We didn’t necessarily have a personal connection to MFWD but we wanted to make sure the charity we picked was something related to the ag industry.” It was actually the parents of students who suggested MFWD.

University of Manitoba students from the faculty of agriculture took part in the 35th annual Aggie Bed Push event on Sept. 30 and Oct. 1. Photo: FASO

“We looked into the organization and definitely saw that it was a worthy cause that has an impact on the industry,” McCormick said. MFWD is a non-profit organization that is committed to the promotion of the health, safety and wellness in farming communities across the province. “We are a support group for farmers who have been injured, for themselves and their families,” said Dawn Minne, MFWD chair. “When this group was started in 1989,

s e ve ra l f a r m e r s h a d b e e n injured and they were just looking for someone to talk to. A lot of these individuals were arm amputees and so there was a lot of discussion around how to continue farming and what kind of adjustments can be made and how can our families get through this as well.”

Prevention MFWD was formally organized in 1997, and the group’s goal is to reduce and prevent agriculture injuries and fatalities

through increased farm safety education and knowledge of safe farming practices. “I think MFWD is a great organization, especially for the work that it does with kids and within the schools because farm safety is a huge issue and sometimes gets overlooked a little bit. Especially on the farm when things get busy, so it is good to make everyone aware that you can’t just put it on the back burner,” McCormick said. “You have to always have in your mind how important it is to be careful

when you are working on the farm and around equipment.” Minne says MFWD was thrilled to receive donations from the FASO event, but was also happy just to be thought of by the students. “It just makes you feel good that we were important enough in their eyes to make us their focus. They are our future farmers and so to see that they hold safety as an important issue is a great thing,” Minne said. “And it’s not just about the funds but also spreading our message. When someone is injured on the farm it can become a very stressful situation for everyone. We want people to know that we understand what they are going through and we are here to provide comfort and support in whatever way we can.” FASO’s bed push event has raised just over $9,000 for MFWD and the student group will continue to accept donations until November 15. “It is just phenomenal the amount that they were able to raise. It is rather astounding,” Minne said. “It was also really fun to be there with them and see their enthusiasm.” For more information or to make a donation visit, www. MFWD.ca. jennifer.paige@fbcpublishing.com

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CFGB to celebrate successful harvest with fall banquet events This year Manitoba communities have grown approximately 5,600 acres that will be donated to the Canadian Foodgrains Bank “If you have some interest in starting up a grow project in your community, the fall banquet is a great place to start. Come and listen to what other people are doing and we usually do some sharing. So, come and see what it is all about.”

BY JENNIFER PAIGE Co-operator staff/Brandon

he final tally isn’t quite in yet, but communities throughout Manitoba have once again produced a sizable harvest for the Canadian Food Grains Bank (CFGB). “You never know exactly at this time of year, but I am seeing about 5,600 acres and that includes a project in Thunder Bay, Ont., as well,” said Harold Penner, CFGB regional representative. “I believe we are about 90 per cent done harvest right now and we probably have about 500 acres to go at this point.” Every year a number of communities throughout the province comes together to grow and harvest a crop through volunteer labour and donations. Funds raised are then matched four to one by the federal government and donated to the CFGB. The CFGB puts these donations to work in a number of projects throughout the world, which aims to fight global hunger, reduce malnutrition and achieve sustainable food security. In 2015-16, the CFGB helped over one million people in 40 countries by providing food in times of crisis and helping people grow more food to better support themselves.

The Manitoba chapter of the CFGB hosts a fall banquet every year to gather and thank participants from across the province.

Harold Penner CFGB regional representative

Photo: Harold Penner

Last year Manitoba raised $3 million in donations through 29 CFGB projects on 5,750 acres. Penner says that despite struggling with some weather obstacles, Manitoba’s efforts should produce another sizable donation this year. “Our fields are spread all over Manitoba so we get a little bit of whatever is going on. We have had a lot of reports of average crops but some seem to be turning out better than expected,” Penner said. About 10 different crops were grown, including hard wheat, soybeans, canola, winter wheat, barley, fall rye, corn, and alfalfa.

“Hard wheat was still the biggest crop that people grow for us and the second crop acres this year were soybeans,” Penner said.

A fall gathering Every year following harvest, the Manitoba chapter of the CFGB puts on a fall banquet in order to celebrate the year’s accomplishments, enjoy a meal together and discuss how the donated funds are being put to use. “This year, instead of holding one of the events in Winnipeg we will be holding one here in the Morris-Rosenort area,” Penner said.

The organization has decided to switch up this year’s location in order to draw some attention to the 40th anniversary of when area farmers began gathering and donating grain to the food bank. “Forty years ago, in 1976, is when farmers here started to gather grain for the newly formed food bank and the first shipment of grain was actually shipped out in January of 1977,” Penner said. “So it has been exactly 40 years ago that farmers in this area actually started doing this and that is what led into the CFGB, which was formed in 1983. So, at the banquet we plan to talk a little bit

about that and we will have a few of the guys who were involved in it at that time to share a little bit.” Two fall banquets will be held, one in Brandon on November 24 and another in the MorrisRosenort area on November 22. “Everyone is welcome to attend and if you have some interest in starting up a grow project in your community, the fall banquet is a great place to start. Come and listen to what other people are doing and we usually do some sharing. So, come and see what it is all about,” Penner said. jennifer.paige@fbcpublishing.com

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Helping city people reconnect with the farm Agritourism operators like John Penner are a growing link between rural and urban

John Penner and his daughter Lorissa at Penner Pumpkins near Steinbach. Photo: Ron Friesen

BY RON FRIESEN Co-operator contributor

sk John Penner what he considers his mission in life and he’ll say he’s a middleman between farmers and city folk. What he wants to do is help urbanites disconnected from the farm understand where their food comes from. “ I w a n t t h e m t o k n ow that an egg comes from a chicken, not Safeway, that pumpkins don’t come from a store in Texas, that potatoes grow underground here in Manitoba and don’t come from Sobeys, and that brown cows don’t give chocolate milk,” Penner says. Penner is among a small but growing number of rural people involved in agritourism — getting non-farmers to visit farms. The Canadian Farm Business Management Council defines agritourism as “travel which combines rural settings with products of agricultural operations within a tourism experience that is paid for by visitors.” John Penner provides a good example. Penner owns Penner Pumpkins and The Scarecrow Forest just north of Steinbach. This year he expects to welcome between 7,500 and 8,000 day-visitors to his location.

About 80 per cent of them come from Winnipeg. A t f i r s t g l a n c e , Pe n n e r Pumpkins looks more like an amusement park than an agricultural learning centre. But appearances can be deceiving, as Penner demonstrates while escorting a visitor around his 10-acre site. Yes, there are amusement activities aimed at children aged two to 12. There’s a paintball gallery where you shoot at a target, not at each other. There’s a zip line where kids climb into a harness and slide 200 feet from a 25-foot height along a trolley. There’s a play village inside an old Quonset hut where kids can dress up in a make-believe clothing store or pretend they’re in a classroom. There are also trained pig races (yes, really), train rides (ATM carts pulled by a tractor) and several playgrounds. Don’t forget the 1.5acre corn maze, currently in its first year. But there are also real-life farm attractions, such as goats, horses, chickens, ducks, geese and, of course, a pumpkin patch. It’s all part of Penner’s objective to get city people out of the asphalt jungle, at least for a few hours, and taste the agricultural outdoors. Of course, Penner Pumpkins isn’t a typical farm and doesn’t

“I want them to know that an egg comes from a chicken.” John Penner

pretend to be. It’s primarily a gathering place, especially for families and corporate groups. The operation hosts banquet meals prepared in a certified kitchen that can feed up to 250 people with the specialty of the house: pulled pork, potatoes and baked beans. Penner has also converted a former workshop into a concession stand where people can buy burgers, hotdogs and fries on weekends. If you want to take home some farm-raised food (besides pumpkins, that is), Penner sells free-range eggs, chickens processed at a nearby abattoir and vegetables in season.

Longtime dream It’s been a long journey since 1990 when Penner, 67, bought the site just across the road from the dairy farm where he grew up. Penner Pumpkins began inauspiciously when his three kids began selling pumpkins

at the end of the road in fall. But customers, most of them from Winnipeg, kept asking questions about farm life and Penner gradually recognized a potential business opportunity. Today, after operating for seven years, Penner Pumpkins grosses roughly $100,000 a year and is experiencing a 20 per cent annual growth rate. But expenses are high and Penner invests any remaining money back into the business. He still has a day job selling trailers. Penner advises people going into agritourism to do their homework first. Ample parking on the yard is a must, since parking cars on the road leaves pedestrians vulnerable to oncoming traffic. Buildings and attractions should be spaced well apart to avoid crowding. Facilities must be kid-proofed for safety. A good public liability insurance package is essential. Adequate staffing is also important. Penner employs up to 10 local people on weekends, plus his grown children. T h e re a re o t h e r e f f o r t s t o e n c o u ra g e a g r i t o u r i s m in Manitoba. Last month, a record 44 farms across the province opened their doors to visitors during the seventh annual Open Farm Day. Total attendance was down slightly from last year’s peak of 6,500 because of unsettled weather.

But organizer Wendy Bulloch still pronounced the event a success. The purpose of Open Farm Day isn’t just agritourism. It’s also agricultural awareness, says Bulloch, a private consultant who co-ordinates the event for the Manitoba Association of Agricultural Societies, which took it over from the province two years ago. “Do we change people’s minds and do we broaden their horizons of knowledge about agriculture? I would hope we do. That’s our main reason,” says Bulloch. Although agritourism is a small industry in Manitoba, it is big business in other tourism regions of North America. A report for the Southwest Ontario Tourism Corporation calls agritourism a way to supplement farm income, utilize farm resources and “provide income for family members, which in turn may contribute to the stabilization and sustainability of rural economies.” Manitoba Agriculture Minister Ralph Eichler believes producers can make money from agritourism by attracting urbanites with farmers’ markets, U-pick operations, bed and breakfasts and direct marketing. “O n c e t h e y s t a r t c o m ing, they’ll come on a regular basis,” Eichler says.

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COUNTRY CROSSROADS

Prairie fare How about some apple nachos? There are many uses for the fruit from the old apple tree in the yard BY JULIE GARDEN-ROBINSON NDSU Extension Service

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plan to make apple nachos for dessert,” I said to my 18-year-old daughter, who was taking a break from college food that evening. She looked at me for a couple of seconds. I think she was deciding whether she heard me correctly. She likes nachos, but I think I threw her for a loop by including “apple” in the same phrase. “Well, that sounds interesting,” she said, in a noncommittal way. “I tried them already, and they are very good,” I added. She nodded and grinned. I tried not to read her mind, but she probably was thinking, “Yeah, sure Mom, you made tasty nachos without chips and cheese.” “I am going to pick some apples to bring back to the dorm,” she said. I think she noticed our backyard apple tree was laden with the red, juicy fruit. I was glad to hear she likes apples because they are an excellent snack. They can be used in a variety of ways beyond the typical pies, crisps and turnovers that people popularly make at this time of the year. Try making chunky applesauce or dehydrated apples, which are naturally sweet and low in fat. By the way, you can find directions to prepare a variety of apple recipes by searching the recipe section on the NDSU Extension Service food website (https://www.ag.ndsu. edu/food). We each crunch and munch our way through about 44 pounds of apples per year. The top five most purchased apple varieties are Gala, Red Delicious, Fuji, Granny Smith and Honeycrisp, according to the U.S. Apple Association. The numbers are similar for Canadian readers. Regardless of your favourite variety, apples often are the symbol of nutrition for a good reason. Besides their delicious flavour and versatility, apples are an excellent source of soluble fibre. Apple pectin is a soluble fibre that can help lower our LDL (bad) blood cholesterol levels. Apples also are a good source of vitamin C,

Apple Nachos 1/3 c. dried, unsweetened cranberries or raisins 1/4 c. sliced almonds, unsalted 2 tbsp. hulled, unsalted sunflower seeds 3 medium apples (red or green), cored and thinly sliced (about 12 pieces per apple) 1 to 2 tsp. lemon juice 2 tbsp. hot water 1/4 c. reduced-fat, smooth peanut butter 1 tbsp. honey

Use your favourite apples to make this tasty recipe. PHOTO: AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION

potassium and magnesium. Be sure to eat the peeling because it is rich in disease-fighting antioxidant compounds and fibre. Researchers have linked apples to health benefits, including reducing our risk for stroke, helping with diabetes management and losing weight. Much of the research points to the natural antioxidants and fibre in apples as reasons for the benefits. This fall, as we enjoy the beautiful red, gold and orange leaves dancing in the air, be sure to include a variety of colours on your plate. The American Heart Association recently launched the “+colour” campaign to increase awareness of the benefits of adding more fruits and vegetables to our diets. In fact, making this one change could save 39,900 lives and $7.6 billion in medical costs annually. Often we in the nutrition field suggest that you “subtract” things from your diet, but this time, we are suggesting an addition. Add more colourful fruits and vegetables to your diet. In fact, fresh, canned and dried fruits and vegetables count toward the four to five cups of fruits and vegetables recommended daily. Here’s a tasty recipe courtesy of the American Heart Association’s Simple Cooking

with Heart program (http://www.heart.org/ simplecooking). Use your favourite type of apple and invite kids or grandkids to help you assemble the ingredients. Note that the recipe calls for heart-healthy unsalted nuts and seeds and unsweetened dried fruit. The nuts and seeds provide healthful fats and the dried cranberries contribute additional antioxidant nutrients. You can be creative and substitute other dried fruit, nuts, pumpkin seeds or unsweetened shredded coconut. Here are my notes: I used two red apples and one green apple for a visually appealing dish. Because I made the recipe ahead of time, I dipped the apples in a solution of a commercial antioxidant (Fruit Fresh), which is high in ascorbic acid (vitamin C). I added a little extra hot water to thin the peanut butter more. You also can use fresh or bottled lemon juice to help prevent browning, as noted in the recipe. By the way, my sometimes skeptical daughter enjoyed the recipe a lot. Julie Garden-Robinson is a North Dakota State University Extension Service food and nutrition specialist and professor in the department of health, nutrition and exercise sciences.

In a small bowl, combine dried cranberries/raisins, almonds and sunflower seeds. Core each apple and thinly slice into about 12 pieces each. Layer half of the apples onto a large plate or platter. If the apple slices will be sitting out for a while, sprinkle with lemon juice to prevent browning. Using a microwave oven or teapot, bring 2 tablespoons of water to a boil. In a small bowl, combine hot water, peanut butter and honey. Use a spoon and stir until mixture is smooth. Use a spoon to drizzle the peanut butter mixture over the plated apple slices; sprinkle with half the cranberry mixture. Layer the remaining apples on top and repeat with remaining peanut butter and cranberry mixture. Serve. Makes eight servings. Each serving has 167 calories, 7.4 grams (g) fat, 4 g protein, 22 g carbohydrate, 4 g fibre and 66 milligrams sodium.

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ome in, come in! How’s my little sweethearts?” Rose Jackson met her two grandchildren, Allison and Andy, at the front door. A cold wind blew the door inwards, almost knocking little Andy off his feet. “Hi Grandma! Mommy’s bringing the potatoes! Can I have a cookie? Where’s Grandpa?” Allison’s questions came too fast to allow for answers. “Here’s Grandpa!” Andrew came around the corner out of the kitchen and Allison took three running steps and leaped into his arms. “Grandpa! We got a puppy! We leaved him at home so he wouldn’t chase your cat! Can I have a cookie?” “No cookies till after dinner my dear,” said Andrew. “But if you come hang out in the kitchen you can pick up the scraps that fall on the floor.” Rose laughed. “Does Grandpa think you’re a puppy Allison?” she said. Allison giggled. “I’m not a puppy,” she said. “I’m a girl.” “Yes you are,” said Andrew, giving her a squeeze. “You’re my girl!” “I see the kids are making themselves at home,” said Jackie from the doorway. “Wow it smells amazing in here.” “The turkey is already done,” said Rose. “Here let me take that.” She reached for the large pot Jackie was carrying and took it from her. “I’ll put this in the oven to stay warm till everyone else gets here.” Randy appeared at the door as she spoke, carrying a grocery bag and a rather large and overstuffed diaper bag. He dropped the diaper bag on the floor. “Couldn’t fit the kitchen sink in there,” he said, “but I think we got everything else. Happy Thanksgiving!” “Same to you!” Rose disappeared into the kitchen. “We’re the first ones here?” said Randy following the rest of them in. “Yup,” said Rose, stirring a pot on the stove and adjusting the temperature of one of the elements. “The others will be here any time.” “Good,” said Randy, taking a seat at the kitchen table, “because I am hungry.” “Well the turkey we got is huge,” said Rose, “so there shouldn’t be a shortage of any kind.”

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“Do I like turkey?” asked Allison who had climbed up on her daddy’s lap. Andrew had put her down on the floor and joined Rose at the stove to check on the gravy he had started earlier. “Yes you do,” said Randy. “Everybody likes turkey.” “I couldn’t quite remember,” said Allison. “We don’t have turkey very often, do we?”

said Randy. “Only at Thanksgiving and at Christmas.” “I like Christmas,” said Allison. “I get new toys. Oh, I’m going to go play with toys now!” She jumped down off of Randy’s lap and ran off in the direction of the toy room. Rose sat down at the table next to Randy, and Jackie sat down across from them. Andrew remained at the stove. “How’s the gravy doing Dad?” asked Randy. “Is it the best you’ve ever made?” “Obviously,” said Andrew. “Isn’t it always?” “Well there was that one time,” said Randy. “Christmas of ’06 I think it was, when the consensus was that your gravy was perhaps not much better than it had been at Thanksgiving. Maybe not even quite as good. I mean it was still fantastic, but you know, it maybe could have been better.” “Is that what you young people would call an epic fail?” said Andrew. “Minor fail,” said Randy. “An epic fail would be when I try to make gravy and it ends up with the consistency of chocolate pudding that’s been in the fridge way too long and the flavour of burnt unsweetened oatmeal.” “That’s Randy's specialty,” said Jackie. “He doesn’t fail at many things but he’s failed at gravy more than once.” “Gravy is an art form,” said Andrew. “It takes endless practice and years of honing your technique. Nobody creates a masterpiece on the first try.” Rose took a seat at the table. “Andrew’s got the gravy thing down pat,” she said. “I’m thinking, for his next trick, I’m going to teach him how to heat up a bowl of soup.” “You think you’ll have the patience for that?” said Randy. “Well, I won’t expect him to create a masterpiece the first time,” said Rose. “As long as it’s at least slightly warm and doesn’t taste like charcoal.” “Soup eh?” said Andrew. “Isn’t soup just gravy with vegetables mixed in?” “It’s not,” said Randy. “But it should be.” “It would be if I made it,” said Andrew. “Soup is soup,” said Rose. “Indeed it is,” said Andrew. “Everything else is gravy.”

Storing celery and beets With a little planning you could enjoy past the growing season By Albert Parsons Freelance contributor

hat to do with all the excess produce that comes from our gardens is always a problem, but never as urgent as when the growing season draws to a close and we must harvest the last of it before hard frosts and cold weather become the norm. Much has been written about the storage of vegetables such as carrots, potatoes and onions, but what about beets and celery?

Celery This stores best growing in the ground so I always delay its harvest for as long as possible. On cold nights I cover the plants with a heavy blanket. When the nights become too cold and the daytime temperatures prevent the removal of the protective covers, it is time to bring the celery indoors. Dig the plants and cut off the leafy top of the clump. Slice off the root without causing the stalks to detach from the plant. Wash the celery, getting as much of the soil as possible out from between the stalks. Some people take the clumps apart to do this and store only the celery stalks that are mature, using the immature centre stalks and the leafy bits for

another purpose (or freeze them for use in soups and stews); others prefer to keep the celery clump intact. Then stand the celery upright in some cold water for five minutes before drying it thoroughly. Finally, wrap the celery in aluminum foil, making sure to make the package as air tight as possible, and place in the fridge. When you want to use some celery, unwrap it, take the stalks you want to use for a couple of weeks (they will store in the fridge crisper for two weeks just fine). Before you rewrap, slice a bit off the bottom of the clump and stand it in cold water for five minutes. Dry it thoroughly before rewrapping in the foil and putting it back in the refrigerator. Some people recommend wrapping the celery in paper towel before wrapping with foil, but if the celery is dried thoroughly, this step can be omitted, as the paper towel is simply used to absorb excess moisture. The reason this storage method works is that the aluminum foil is said to prevent the buildup of the ripening agent ethylene inside the package, therefore extending the life of the celery. When stored in this way, celery will keep for at least six weeks, and that is six weeks that you will not have to buy celery and six weeks to enjoy your own. If the celery begins to deteriorate in storage, remove it from the alumi-

Celery stores best in the ground. Note evidence that some of the outer stalks have been harvested during the summer for use in the kitchen. PHOTO: ALBERT PARSONS

num packaging, chop it and freeze it in plastic bags to be used in soups and stews.

Beets These also keep well in the ground in the fall and can be protected from

early frosts by covering them on cold nights with a heavy blanket. When it is finally time to dig them, choose a dry day so that hopefully they are not covered in wet soil. They can be washed but I simply rub them gently to remove any loose dirt. If you wash, let dry thoroughly before storing them. Cut off the tops, leaving about five cm of top on the beets. Leave the tails on. Place the beets in plastic bags that have had numerous holes punched in them, which will allow excess moisture from condensation to escape. Some people recommend using paper bags to prevent moisture buildup. Because I use plastic bags, I do check the beets periodically and if I find that too much moisture is building up in the bags I take the beets out of the bags and wipe them dry. Then I use clean, dry bags to rebag them before putting back in the refrigerator. Beets can be stored this way for several months. They do finally start to go soft and then you might have to pickle or freeze the remainder if you want to preserve them. To freeze, cook as you would fresh beets, skin, top and tail them, then slice or dice the beets and freeze in airtight plastic bags or containers. One way or another, you can enjoy beets from your garden well into the winter. Albert Parsons writes from Minnedosa, Manitoba

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COUNTRY CROSSROADS

What happens to all those leaves?

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The choice is up to you but they can become a great addition for your soil RRBC release

he fall season is here and with it comes the spectacular colours of leaves. What happens to these pictureperfect leaves when they turn brown and fall to the ground and blanket our yards, streets and parks? Well, that is up to you. Planet Natural.com offers some simple, fun facts to consider when disposing of or utilizing leaves in your yard: • L eaves are at their nutrient best shortly after they have fallen from the tree. Once they have fallen their nutrient value quickly begins to disappear. • Leaves that are left on lawns or in piles over the winter lose much of their nutrient value to leaching. • Leaves that are composted but not shredded and mixed with a green source of nitrogen may sit for years before decomposing. But there are benefits to this as well. If leaves are not mixed with a nitrogen source they will become leaf mould instead of compost. Leaf mould is a valuable soil addition in terms of drainage and water-holding capacity. • If you do add a green source of nitrogen to your leaves, you will receive one of the many gifts that a tree has to offer which is a valuable mineralrich compost. Despite the technical-sounding nature of “green sources

New type of bird visiting the feeders this fall? PHOTO: SANDI KNIGHT

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of nitrogen,” these sources are quite easily found in your home and yard and do not require an extra trip to the store. Here are some great nitrogen sources you can add to your leaves to create compost: • K itchen scraps — Coffee grounds and used filters, condiments and sauces, corncobs, cut flowers, eggshells, fruit rinds and cores, stale or mouldy bread and grain products, tea and tea bags, vegetables (raw or cooked); • Grass clippings; • Weeds — Foliage only; • Manure.

decisions on disposing and recycling yard waste. Keep in mind that leaf season will last several weeks so you have plenty of time to enjoy the colours and the work that comes along with fall. For more information on enjoying the fall foliage and learning more on leaf disposal and recycling, visit the following websites: University of Minnesota Extension – Options for disposing of leaves: www.extensionumn.edu, Planet Natural: www.planetnatural.com.

So get outside in your car, on your bike or take a nice walk and enjoy the beauty and wonder of this time of the year. Once you have done that, take action. Raking is a great source of exercise and composting is a great exercise in making smart

The Red River Basin Commission (RRBC) is a grassroots organization that is a chartered not-for-profit corporation under the provisions of Manitoba, North Dakota, Minnesota, and South Dakota law. Contact the Winnipeg office at 204-982-7254, or you can check out the website at www. redriverbasincommission.org.

Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No it’s... Supersquirrel! PHOTO: CINDY MURRAY

WELCOME TO COUNTRY CROSSROADS

f you have any stories, ideas, photos or a comment on what you’d like to see on these pages, send it to Country Crossroads, 1666 Dublin Ave., Winnipeg, Man. R3H 0H1, phone 1-800-782-0794, fax 204-944-5562, email susan@ fbcpublishing.com. I’d love to hear from you. Please remember we can no longer return material, articles, poems or pictures. — Sue

This Old Elevator

n the 1950s, there were over 700 grain elevators in Manitoba. Today, there are fewer than 200. You can help to preserve the legacy of these disappearing “Prairie sentinels.” The Manitoba Historical Society (MHS) is gathering information about all elevators that ever stood in Manitoba, regardless of their present status. Collaborating with the Manitoba Co-operator it is supplying these images of a grain elevator each week in hopes readers will be able to tell the society more about it, or any other elevator they know of. MHS Gordon Goldsborough webmaster and Journal editor has developed a website to post your replies to a series of questions about elevators. The MHS is interested in all grain elevators that have served the farm community. Your contributions will help gather historical information such as present status of elevators, names of companies, owners and agents, rail lines, year elevators were built — and dates when they were torn down (if applicable). There is room on the website to post personal recollections and stories related to grain elevators. The MHS presently also has only a partial list of all elevators that have been demolished. You can help by updating that list if you know of one not included on that list. Your contributions are greatly appreciated and will help the MHS develop a comprehensive, searchable database to preserve the farm community's collective knowledge of what was once a vast network of grain elevators across Manitoba. Please contribute to This Old Grain Elevator website at: http://www. mhs.mb.ca/elevators. You will receive a response, by email or phone call, confirming that your submission was received. Goldsborough is especially interested in determining when elevators were demolished. Readers with photos of elevator demolitions and dates of when these occurred can contact him directly at gordon@ mhs.mb.ca or call 204-782-8829.

Two grain elevators at Culross, along Highway 2 in the Rural Municipality of Grey were in operation by the Paterson Grain Company when this photo was taken in July 1992. The elevator in the background, purchased from United Grain Growers in September 1969 (which bought it from Canadian Consolidated Grain in 1959), has since been removed. The other was moved here from nearby Elm Creek in February 1989. It is still in use by the company. PHOTO: HISTORIC RESOURCES BRANCH

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