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Mixed reviews for new rail legislation to improve grain shipping

Landowners want Hydro at table Transmission line opponents now focused on landowner rights

By Shannon VanRaes co-operator staff

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hey’ve accepted that Bipole III is heading their way, but a group of farmers and other landowners in southern Manitoba says they won’t accept how Manitoba Hydro is dealing with them.

“This is about dividing and conquering,” said Karen Friesen, who far ms with her family near Niverville. “We want Manitoba Hydro to come to the table to negotiate better easement agreements with CAEPLA ( Ca n a d i a n A s s o c i a t i o n o f

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C-30 doesn’t spell out the service agreements grain companies want, but Ritz says they can be added through regulation. He also rejects calls for a new GTA

By Allan Dawson co-operator staff /saskatoon

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he Fair Rail for Grain Farmers Act — Ottawa’s answer to the issues facing Canada’s grain export system — fell a little flat among the 240 farm and industry leaders’ meeting here last week.

While government action on the issue was welcomed, many said the legislation tabled March 26 falls far short of providing the remedies shippers say they need to balance their negotiations with the railways for service.

The legislation increases interswitching access in the West from 30 km to 160 km, empowers the federal transportation and agriculture ministers to impose shipping targets on the railways, empowers the Canadian Grain Commission to arbitrate contract disputes between farmers and grain companies over delivery contracts and promises to provide more specifics in how level-of-service agreements between shippers and the railways would be arbitrated by the Canadian Transportation Agency.

None of the six amendments farm groups and the Western Grain Elevator Association (WGEA) wanted in last year’s rail bill, are in C-30. WGEA executive See GRAIN SHIPPING on page 6 »

Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz and Transport Minister Lisa Raitt reject calls for an independent grain transportation co-ordinator modelled after the old Grain Transportation Authority. They said they want to allow “market forces” to work. photo: allan dawson

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Goats are smarter than you think

Costs and rewards Better productivity from group sow housing doesn’t override conversion costs

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FEATURE A new car czar?

The former Grain Transportation Agency is a model worth considering

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CROSSROADS Future in doubt Popular rural day programs for intellectually disabled are in trouble

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Editorials Comments What’s Up Livestock Markets

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CROPS Lobby groups give thumbs down to PMRA’s approach to neonics

They are independent learners with long memories

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oats learn how to solve complicated tasks quickly and can recall how to perform them for at least 10 months, which might explain their remarkable ability to adapt to harsh environments, say researchers at Queen Mary University of London.

Scientists trained a group of goats to retrieve food from a box using a linked sequence of steps; first by pulling a lever with their mouths and then by lifting it to release the reward.

The goats’ ability to remember the task was tested after one month and again at 10 months. They learned the task within 12 trials and took less than two minutes to remember the challenge.

“The speed at which the goats completed the task at 10 months compared to how long it took them to learn indicates excellent longterm memory,” said co-author Dr. Elodie Briefer.

Before each learning session, some of the goats had the opportunity to watch another goat demonstrate the task. But goats without a demonstrator were just as fast at learning.

“This shows that goats prefer to learn on their own rather than by watching others,” she said.

This is the first time that scientists have investigated how goats learn complex physical cognition tasks, which could explain why they are so adaptable to harsh environments and good at foraging for plants in the wild, for example. “Our results challenge the common misconception that goats aren’t intelligent animals,” said co-author Alan McElligott from Queen Mary’s School of Biological and

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Chemical Sciences. “They have the ability to learn complex tasks and remember them for a long time.

“This could explain why they are so successful in colonizing new environments, though we would need to perform a similar study with wild goats to be sure.”

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The Manitoba Co-operator | April 3, 2014

Assiniboine River Basin Initiative workshop eyes future water management Participants rallied behind drive to create new ‘grassroots’ water management group

By Daniel Winters

to be “great support” for a c o l l e c t i ve e f f o r t a i m e d a t finally addressing the issue of water management on the Assiniboine.

“We realize that it’s such a large problem to work on, and we feel that there needs to be some movement forward in this particular watershed,” said Williams.

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hree years after the histor ic spr ing in which the sleepy Assiniboine River became a raging force to be reckoned with, a fledgling water management coalition for the basin is finding its legs.

A new group that has set its sights on long-term sustainable management of the Assiniboine River Basin wrapped up its inaugural session last week with plans to meet again in the fall.

Attended by over 200 delegates and organized by the Prairie Improvement Network at Tundra Oil & Gas Place in Virden, the workshop succeeded in hammer ing out a general agreement on the future organizational direction for the Assiniboine River Basin Initiative (ARBI).

L a n c e Yo h e, t h e f o r m e r executive director for the Red River Basin Commission who is now serving as a consultant for the ARBI, said that re p re s e n t a t i o n f r o m f a r m groups, municipalities and conservation districts from North Dakota, Saskatchewan and Manitoba is strong in the fledgling organization, but that so far, provincial and state governments as well as industry and First Nations are conspicuously absent.

New purpose

Outreach

The initiative has provided a new purpose for the Prairie Improvement Network, which evolved out of the Manitoba Rural Adaptation Council, which was formed in 1997 to dole out federal funds in support of research and innovation.

Terr y Fehr, chair of PIN, said that back in 2008, an earlier effort aimed at launching a similar organization briefly set sail but sank shortly thereafter. However, the flood of 2 0 1 1 h a s re v i v e d i n t e re s t in watershed planning.

With federal money to supp o r t a g r i c u l t u ra l re s e a rc h a n d f o o d p ro c e s s i n g o f f icially drying up this month, Fe h r s a i d t h a t w a t e r s h e d planning was a natural fit for the organization.

“The Assiniboine has been a sleepy river for a long time, but 2011 was off the charts.

It w o k e p e o p l e u p,” s a i d Fehr, who added that a similar wake-up call was received along the Red River in 1997, when the RRBC was formed.

Yohe was hired to assist in getting ARBI off the ground due to his years of experience at RRBC, as well as with that organization’s predecessor in a career that has spanned decades of watershed planning going back as far as 1979.

“It doesn’t mean that they have to adopt our model, board or structure, but we can certainly tell you how to do it faster than 35-40 years,” said Yohe.

Future plans include outreach to those under-represented stakeholder groups, with the aim of creating a complete “bloc” that would have the moral authority to dr ive watershed planning, he added.

Whether the ARBI will choose to push forward as an independent group focused solely on the Assiniboine, Souris and Qu’Appelle watersheds, or team up within the existing framework of the Red River Basin Commission, will be decided at a future date, said Yohe.

“I’m getting the sense that we have the mandate now and we can move forward and have that dialogue now,” said Yohe.

Dustin Williams, a director for PIN who farms directly along the banks of the Souris River, said that there appears

Goals within reach

Even though the Red River is still prone to flooding after almost four decades of stakeh o l d e r d i s c u s s i o n s , Yo h e defended the group’s record by pointing out that all of that effort has put the goal of a 20 per cent peak flow reduction on the Red within reach.

“We built a model, we know what it’s going to cost, and

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“The Assiniboine has been a sleepy river for a long time, but 2011 was off the charts. It woke people up.”

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we have over 100 sites identified that need to be built to help,” he said. “Nobody would have done that if we hadn’t been there.”

Tom Teichroeb, a rancher near Lake Manitoba, probably knows about the devastation of uncontrolled water flows better than anybody else.

“There is a huge awareness that we need to improve the Red River and Assiniboine River Basin. This is a perfect platform to build on,” said Teichroeb.

Cliff Trinder, who ranches downstream from the Sh e l l m o u t h D a m a n d h a s borne the brunt of upstream water management decisions for decades, said that forming a new grassroots group is the “right thing to do,” but added that he believes that concrete action is still a “long way off.” daniel.winters@fbcpublishing.com

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The Manitoba Co-operator | April 3, 2014

OPINION/EDITORIAL

Bill C-30: Much ado about not much

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t became clear last week that Ottawa remains worlds apart from the rest of the country when it comes to fixing what’s broke with Canada’s grain export system.

While differences remain over the specifics, consensus grew among farmers and industry leaders gathered at a special summit in Saskatoon March 26 that there needs to be better co-ordination of rail car allocation, perhaps in the form of an independLaura Rance ent third party such as the former federal Editor Grain Transportation Agency.

There were times when pretty well everyone in the system was mad at the GTA while it was in operation between 1979 and 1995, but that just meant everyone was getting equitable treatment. And we sure moved a lot of grain.

The federal transportation and agriculture ministers dismissed this idea outright, saying they want market forces to prevail. It would seem that is exactly what has been happening and it hasn’t been working so well for farmers.

In fact, if left to market forces, western grain farmers would, in short order, be without short line railroads, even more captive than before to the two national railways and quite possibly down to three grain-handling companies.

Hence the government intervention, or, as the railways would suggest, interference.

Bill C-30, the Fair Rail for Grain Farmers Act, got plenty of attention when it was rolled out last week, but boil away the rhetoric and all we’ve got is a politicization of what has historically been the fundamental structural problem confronting grain exports from Canada.

For a party that doesn’t like big government, the federal Conservatives sure like big government.

Here we are, less than two years into a so-called open market for grain in Western Canada and we have a governmentowned company purchasing and constructing grain-handling facilities in direct competition with the private sector, and legislation placing two politicians in charge of dictating to the railways how much grain they should move.

True, the government’s ownership of the new CWB is temporary. It committed to carrying it for five years after it eliminated the single desk and fired the farmer-elected board of directors in 2012. As well, the board would deny it is using taxpayer support to build this network.

But CWB wouldn’t exist if it weren’t for the $350 million in federal funds it received to help its privatization, along with a virtual gifting of assets bought and paid for by past generations of Prairie farmers.

The federal government will also argue that transportation and agriculture ministers will only impose performance targets when necessary and upon the advice of the Canadian Transportation Agency. But the search for a viable long-term strategy for western Canadian grain exports can never succeed as long as politicians focused on winning their next election are calling the shots, however well intentioned those individuals may be.

Short of a strategic decision to import more people so we don’t have to export so much grain, Canada is saddled with a problem — limited capacity for moving the astounding productivity of western farmers to tidewater.

That’s not to say we can’t move it; we’ve done it before. But moving it requires a system that works like clockwork — not a discombobulated assortment of spinning gears, swinging arms and pointing fingers like we have today.

As has been noted on this page before, the Canadian system lacks the same access to publicly funded commercial storage available to our neighbours to the south. Plus, farmers here are more dependent on exports.

It would seem that the role of politicians in this matter should be about putting good governance into place, not micromanaging from crisis to crisis with politically popular decisions.

The effects of the federal government’s rather blunt management of this situation are clear.

The railways have been ordered to move more grain, and by jove, they’re doing it, with little regard for where specific quantities and grades need to go. That’s putting pressure on the grain companies and focusing attention on whether they have been doing everything possible to maximize system efficiencies. After all, it would appear they are profiting quite handsomely from the situation.

CN CEO Claude Mongeau, perhaps with his tongue in cheek, went so far as to question this week why the grain companies aren’t being regulated too. In the context of this crisis, it’s a fair question to ask.

The railways make a popular whipping boy when things aren’t running smoothly, just like the former CWB and before that, the GTA. We’ve taken our share of shots at the railways too, but finding someone to blame and punish isn’t the same as finding a solution.

We’ve had more than 100 years to figure that out in Western Canada. When will we learn? laura@fbcpublishing.com

Use the Muskeg Express for grain — not oil The precedent has been set for minimum targets

By Eric Reder

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or visitors from around the world, the opportunity to see polar bears and beluga whales in the subarctic splendour of Churchill is a major attraction. This window to the tundra world is a source of pride for Manitobans.

It also might be a solution for the shipping woes of Prairie farmers.

Ecological tourism in Churchill faces a crude threat, as OmniTRAX — the company that owns the rail line to Churchill as well as the seaport — is planning to ship crude oil up sketchy railway tracks through polar bear habitat, and then by tanker through beluga whale habitat.

This growing industry practice of shipping oil by train has been likened to a “pipeline on rails” — an endeavour with substantial community and ecological risks, but with none of the environmental assessments or community input required of a new pipeline.

In 2009, there were 500 rail car loads of oil shipped in Canada. By 2013, that number had grown to 160,000, with no substantial new regulations to govern this dangerous cargo. The catastrophic loss suffered in Lac Mégantic, Quebec last summer demonstrated the risks all too well.

The Manitoba government has come out against this plan, but the federal government has jurisdiction over railways and has been silent on this issue.

The rail line to Churchill — known as the “Muskeg Express” — winds across tundra and wetlands, and is one of the only rail lines in the world that traverses permafrost. The melt-freeze cycle, combined with the wetlands, creates a constantly shifting foundation and an unstable track.

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During the month the Wilderness Committee was working up in Churchill last fall, there were four accidents on the track, including several derailed and spilled cars. Derailments happen all the time. And due to the lands and climate that this railway traverses, there is nothing that can be done to make this track more stable. An accident is not just a possibility — it’s a guarantee.

From Churchill, oil will be shipped out through Hudson Bay and Hudson Strait. This is a lonely stretch of water, with few boats or communities.

There is currently no major spill response equipment in Hudson Bay. The necessary equipment — such as boats, skimmers and booms — is located in Quebec, and would take three to five days to transport into Hudson Bay. With the windy and icy water conditions of Hudson Bay, you’ll find the skimmer ships and booms don’t work. Even in the best conditions, cleanup crews can only hope to recover between zero and 30 per cent of the spilled oil.

The town of Churchill is supported by two economic pillars: ecotourism and the seaport.

Shipping is essential to the town, yet crude oil is the worst possible cargo to move through this sensitive northern environment.

One solution to the threat of crude oil through Churchill is staring at us from the news every week. The federal government has just mandated rail companies to ship a weekly volume of grain, which has been stranded across the country. The provincial government is looking to move grain to Thunder Bay. Mandating that a guaranteed volume of grain be shipped through Churchill, as has happened in the past, would keep the port active, and the North would be free of the devastating crude oil risks.

Eric Reder is a campaign director for the Wilderness Committee, Canada’s largest environmental citizen group and a research affiliate with the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives, Manitoba office.

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f you were in the market for a drill in April 1984, a Lilliston was available in three models with five hitch options.

Elsewhere in the April 5 issue that year were several ads for herbicides, including Fusilade, Avenge, Hoe-Grass, Lasso, Sabre, Bladex, Tordon, Estemine, Buctril M, Treflan, Avadex, Torch, Target and Eptam.

At the Canola Council of Canada annual meeting in Vancouver, council president Alan Earl noted the positive benefits (later realized) if the U.S. was to give canola oil Generally Regarded as Safe (GRAS) status.

Several items in the issue referred to farm income concerns.

Exports were projected down for the year and a wheat board spokesman said more sales were needed. Initial payments to be announced for the next crop year were rumoured to be down, and Saskatchewan Wheat Pool president E.K. Turner called on the government to help farmers who were having difficulty financing spring operations. Columnist Nancy Painter wrote that “All is not well in the country. At a recent farm information meeting I attended, the chairman asked the audience how many of them thought farming was in a crisis situation. I’ve never seen that many farmers agree on anything before. Even the so-called ‘well-established’ farmers put their hands up.”

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The Manitoba Co-operator | April 3, 2014

COMMENT/FEEDBACK

The world is watching as democracy unravels in Canada International scholars say Canada’s Fair Elections Act sets a bad example for electoral integrity In this open letter, 19 international scholars and political scientists voice concerns over how Canada’s proposed Fair Elections Act would affect democracy in this country and around the world.

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e, the undersigned are concerned that Canada’s international reputation as one of the world’s guardians of democracy and human rights is threatened by passage of the proposed Fair Elections Act. We believe that this act would prove (to) be deeply damaging for electoral integrity within Canada, as well as providing an example which, if emulated elsewhere, may potentially harm international standards of electoral rights around the world.

In particular, the governing party in Canada has proposed a set of wideranging changes, which if enacted, would, we believe, undermine the integrity of the Canadian electoral process, diminish the effectiveness of Elections Canada, reduce voting rights, expand the role of money in politics, and foster partisan bias in election administration.

The bill seeks to rewrite many major laws and regulations governing elections in Canada. These major changes would reduce electoral integrity, as follows: The proposed act significantly diminishes the effectiveness of Elections Canada, a non-partisan agency, in the fair administration of elections and the investigation of electoral infractions by: • Severely limiting the ability of the chief electoral officer (CEO) to communicate with the public, thereby preventing the CEO from encouraging voting and civic participation, and publishing research reports; • Removing the enforcement arm of the agency, the Commissioner of Elections, from Elections Canada, and placing it in the office of the

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Cow-calf producers stuck with the insurance tab The recently introduced Manitoba price insurance program tailored for the livestock industry should be a useful tool that producers can consider when trying to protect their investment and ensure a bottom line income.

Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), a government department; • Prohibiting the commissioner from communicating with the public about the details of any investigation; • Preventing any details about the commissioner’s investigations from being included in the DPP’s annual report on the commissioner’s activities – a report that the DPP provides to the attorney general (AG), and which the AG forwards to Parliament; • Failing to provide the commissioner with the power to compel witness testimony (a significant obstacle in a recent investigation of electoral fraud).

tion for their expenses, even though the parties are reimbursed over $30 million after every election; • Increasing the caps on individual donations from $1,200 to $1,500 per calendar year; • Increasing the caps on candidates’ contributions to their own campaigns from $1,200 to $5,000 per election for candidates and $25,000 per election for leadership contestants; • Creating a gap between the allowable campaign contributions of ordinary citizens and the contributions of candidates to their own campaigns, and thus increasing the influence of personal wealth in elections.

Right to vote diminished

The proposed act fosters partisan bias and politicization by: • Enabling the winning political party to recommend names for poll supervisors, thereby politicizing the electoral process and introducing the possibility of partisan bias; • B y e x e m p t i n g “f u n d r a i s i n g expenses” (communications with electors who have previously donated over $20 to a party) from “campaign spending,” creating a bias in favour of parties with longer lists of donors above this threshold — currently, the governing party.

The proposed act diminishes the ability of citizens to vote in elections by: • Prohibiting the use of vouching to establish a citizen’s eligibility to vote; • Prohibiting the use of voter information cards to establish a citizen’s identity or residency; The prohibition against vouching is ostensibly to reduce voter fraud yet there is no evidence, as affirmed by the Neufeld Report on Compliance Review, that vouching results in voter fraud. These changes to the voter eligibility rules will disproportionately impact seniors, students, the economically disadvantaged, and First Nations citizens, leading to an estimated disenfranchisement of over 120,000 citizens.

Money in politics

The proposed act expands the role of money in elections by: • Exempting “fundraising expenses” from the spending limits for political parties, thereby creating a potential loophole and weakening enforcement; • Failing to require political parties to provide supporting documenta-

The program will be quite useful to the backgrounder and the finisher, especially if they buy their calves. This sector that buys calves to fill their feedlot or backgrounder lot has the ability to pass their costs on to their supplier — in this case the cost of an insurance premium — by simply lowering the price offered to the cow-calf producer.

Any insurance program that attempts to mitigate price risk will help stabilize the livestock industry. However, in a province that is comprised almost entirely of cowcalf operations, we should understand that the cow-calf producer will end up paying the premium for the finisher and the backgrounder as well as our own premium for calves.

Hopefully we will still be able to show a profit and then pay income tax that will in turn help pay the insurance premium for the grain farmer involved in crop insurance.

Price insurance is a good idea but a little lopsided when it comes to who pays the premium.

Brian Sterling Tilston, Man.

Partisan bias

Rushed through

The substance of the Fair Elections Act raises significant concerns with respect to the future of electoral integrity in Canada. The process by which the proposed act is being rushed into law in Parliament has also sparked considerable concern. The governing political party has used its majority power to cut off debate and discussion in an effort to enact the bill as soon as possible. By contrast, the conventional approach to reforming the electoral apparatus in Canada has always involved widespread consultation with Elections Canada, the opposition parties and

Farmers’ share reduced from 85 per cent to 45 per cent Laura Rance is right in the March 13 editorial “Look forward, not back.”

We don’t have to romanticize the pre2011 wheat board [the real Canadian Wheat Board (CWB)].

All we have to do is look at the facts.

When the real CWB was in place, farmers received about 85 per cent of the value of the grain sales. Only 15 per cent of the total sale was used to cover all of the handling, freight, overhead, risk and other expenses. That’s where the real CWB set the bar.

Over the past couple of months, some grain has been sold for over $11 per bushel, with less than half of that making its way back to the farmer — 45 per cent.

And the railways are only taking about the same share as they usually do. The railways always have a lot to answer for, but they are currently being scapegoated by the federal government.

Make no mistake, this is a marketing problem. Governments that would work with the CWB (pre-2006)

the citizens at large, as well as with the international community.

In conclusion, we, the undersigned, ask that the proposed legislation should be revised so that contests in Canada continue to meet the highest international standards of electoral integrity.

Professor Shaun Bowler, University of California, Riverside, U.S. Professor Brian Costar, Swinburne University, Melbourne, Australia Professor Ivor Crewe, University College, Oxford, U.K. Professor Jorgen Elklit, Aarhus University, Denmark Professor David Farrell, University College, Dublin, Ireland Professor Andrew Geddis, University of Otago, New Zealand Professor Lisa Hill, University of Adelaide, Australia Professor Ronald Inglehart, University of Michigan, U.S. Professor Judith Kelley, Duke University, U.S. Professor Alexander Keyssar, Harvard University, U.S. Dr. Ron Levy, Australian National University, Australia Professor Richard Matland, University of Illinois, U.S. Professor Dan Meagher, Deakin University, Australia Dr. Jenni Newton-Farrelly, Swinburne University, Melbourne, Australia Professor Pippa Norris, Harvard and Sydney universities, U.S./Australia Professor Graeme Orr, University of Queensland, Australia Professor Andrew Reynolds, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, U.S. Professor Ken Sherrill, Hunter College, City University of New York, U.S. Professor Daniel Tokaji, The Ohio State University, U.S.

fully understood the potential of the current marketing nightmare.

However, since 2006 the Harper government refused to let farmers vote, refused to hold public hearings, refused to let the agriculture committee or the transportation committee hold hearings on the proposed legislation, and refused to hear from anyone who actually understood western transportation issues.

After lost sales are included, along with grain companies pocketing an extra 40 per cent from a bushel of wheat, some are saying this is a $5-billion loss to Canada and its farmers in just this year alone.

Reckless is as reckless does. A series of reckless policy changes by the Harper government — destroying the CWB, undermining the Canadian Grain Commission, decimating public variety development, weakening varietal registration, charging farmers more for seed by increasing plant breeder powers, and tearing the bottom out of the AgriStability program — is costing farmers and Canadians dearly.

Stewart Wells Swift Current, Sask.

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FROM PAGE ONE GRAIN SHIPPING Continued from page 1

d i re c t o r Wa d e So b k ow i c h hopes they will be added via regulation.

“It’s a fill-in-the-blanks-type piece of legislation,” Sobkowich said in an interview. “If the blanks are filled out appropriately it could be very, very good and it could be the solution we’ve been looking for if it gets worked out properly.”

One idea that emerged from the industr y summit organized by the University o f Sa s k a t c h e w a n a g r i c u l tural economist Richard Gray, was to create an independent entity akin to the old Grain Transportation Agency (GTA) to co-ordinate grain shipping from country elevator to vessel. (See sidebar) The proposal was rejected outright by agriculture and transport ministers, Gerr y Ritz and Lisa Raitt when asked about it at their Winnipeg press conference the next day.

“Another level of bureaucracy in between is really not necessary to today’s situation,” Ritz said after meeting with grain company and farm officials to discuss C-30.

Market forces

Raitt added “market forces” should be allowed to work, even though it’s the lack of them that prompted Ottawa to introduce this legislation weeks after it used an order-in-council to force the railways to ship at least one million tonnes of grain per week to ease a growing backlog in grain shipments.

As of last week, the railways were 70,000 cars behind, with 50 ships waiting for Prairie grain at eastern and West Coast export terminals.

The railways blame an extraordinarily cold winter and record crops for shipping delays. Grain shippers say the railways, knowing grain is a captive, have streamlined so much they lack surge capacity.

In addition to railway penalties, the WGEA wants the transport minister to extend its order of minimum-volume targets to include specific export corridors.

The WGEA also wants rail-

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Energy and Pipeline Landowner Associations)... so far they haven’t.”

She was one of a few dozen people who descended on Manitoba Hydro’s headquarters in downtown Winnipeg last week, to protest the Crown corporation’s refusal to negotiate a collective agreement through a landowner representative — in this case, CAEPLA. Hydro argues that by negotiating settlements with indi-

“This is very unusual for me, we usually get companies to the table... I’ve never dealt with anything like this.”

Dave Core

As the federal government was tabling its new Fair Rail for Farmers Act, more than 200 people in Saskatoon were discussing ways to fix Western Canada’s broken grain-handling and transportation system. Several participants decried the fact that not a single MP and only one provincial MLA attended. photo: allan dawson

ways held accountable for liquidated damages related to poor service and an inexpensive and quick dispute resolution process to back it.

Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister Lyle Stewart said he wanted the act to increase the minimum shipments to 13,000 cars a week instead of 11,000, and fines of $250,000 a day for non-compliance instead of $100,000.

“We were hoping this would be a permanent fix to a recurring problem, but it doesn’t appear that it will be, at least not a secure one,” he said in a radio interview, referring to the minimum rail shipping order that expires Aug. 1, 2016, unless renewed by the government.

Falls short

The Western Canadian Wheat Growers Association agreed the legislation falls short.

“These measures do not adequately tackle the backlog in grain shipments,” WCWGA

vidual landowners, it can better provide for landowners’ needs.

“It’s a comprehensive framework that we have prepared and it reflects the unique conditions that an individual landowner would face,” said Bill Henderson, public affairs manager with Manitoba Hydro.

“Each farm has a different layout perhaps, a different number of towers, a different distance of line and so on, so that’s the basis we’re going forward on.”

Agreements reached

He added agreements have already been reached with approximately 200 landowners. In total, about 400 landowners will be affected by the high-voltage transmission line as it makes its way from northern Manitoba to the American border.

But in southern Manitoba, 102 landowners have joined CAEPLA hoping that negotiating an agreement collectively will lead to a better deal.

president Levi Wood said in a release.

Ritz said the legislation will “establish regulatory power to establish greater specificity to service-level agreements as requested by shippers of all commodities.”

But he was non-committal when asked later whether shippers will get the regulations they want. “That’s what these discussions are all about.”

Keystone Agricultural Producers president Doug Chorney said the legislation is a positive move, but stressed important provisions must be included in regulation. Even more important changes could come from the upcoming review of the Canada Transportation Act, which is now due to begin in 2015, he said.

KAP supports having the transportation minister mandate the minimum amount of grain the railways move. The current backlog shows the industry can’t rely on market forces, he said.

The Canadian Canola Growers Association welcomed the legislation unconditionally.

“We appreciate the government’s intentions with this bill as it takes one more step toward addressing the complex and highly interconnected grain logistics challenges that we face,” association CEO Rick White said in a news release.

CN and CP Rail condemned the legislation saying in separate releases it will not move grain faster. They warned the interswitching changes could hurt Canada’s economy, outsourcing grain shipping and handling to the United States. “(It) has the potential to cause great damage to the Canadian rail transportation system that is unquestionably the best in the world,” said CP chief executive officer E. Hunter Harrison.

“Canada’s grain-handling system is just not built to handle this record amount of grain,” Harrison said, referring to the West’s record 73-million-tonne crop harvested last fall.

Henderson said Hydro is offering a good deal, noting it’s committed to paying landowners 150 per cent of the independently appraised value of their land in compensation.

But Friesen — who also heads the Bipole III Coalition — said it’s about more than the money.

“It’s so much bigger than a little bit of money, there are so many concerns with liability issues and biosecurity protocols,” she said, adding farmers want to know what happens if an implement strikes a tower, or construction vehicles bring a disease like clubroot onto a farm.

Manitoba Hydro contends that it has biosecurity protocols in place, which were developed through consultation with industry and stakeholders.

“We’re very much aware of that issue, we understand the concerns and that’s why we have developed a biosecurity policy,” Henderson said, adding the Crown corporation has taken

out ads in farm publications to explain its policies.

Newspaper ads

But ads in local papers are a far cry from sitting down across the table, Friesen said, adding that by the time farmers receive information and offers from Hydro, they will be in no position to review them.

“We’ve tried all winter and we’re about to get busy in the spring. Landowners are going to be farming shortly and this is how Hydro chooses to approach this issue? To wait till we’re busy in the field and then they will send us something?” she said.

“They’re doing this not face to face, but with others doing their dirty work, so they can bully us and try and get us to sign these agreements.”

Dave Core, CAEPLA’s CEO, said this is the first time his organization has faced this kind of resistance.

“This doesn’t make any sense.

These farmers have signed legal

“Another level of bureaucracy in between is really not necessary to today’s situation.”

Gerry Ritz

T h e g ove r n m e n t s h o u l d also regulate grain companies to ensure they have enough surge capacity to handle record crops, said CN president and chief executive officer Claude Mongeau.

“It’s a sad day for Canada when the government decides to hit one sector of the economy in order to placate a vocal constituency, instead of fostering sound commercial solutions to strengthen Canada’s transportation infrastructure.” allan@fbcpublishing.com

documents saying they want CAEPLA to act for them,” he said.

“This is very unusual for me, we usually get companies to the table... I’ve never dealt with anything like this.”

He doesn’t buy Hydro’s argument that it would be unfair to arrive at some agreements collectively after other landowners have already signed deals.

“The thing is, those other landowners don’t care about the issues the way this group does,” he said.

After rallying at the offices of Manitoba Hydro, the group moved on to the Manitoba legislature, where the minister responsible for Manitoba Hydro, Stan Struthers, agreed to meet with them.

Although Struthers was unavailable for comment, Friesen said the meeting has left her feeling optimistic.

“I haven’t given up... it’s hard not to, but I haven’t yet,” she said. shannon.vanraes@fbcpublishing.com

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The Manitoba Co-operator | April 3, 2014

Calls coming for new car czar Ian McCreary says the grain transportation system is lacking independent, third-party oversight for setting shipping targets and rail car allocation

By Allan Dawson co-operator staff /Saskatoon

I

s the creation of a new car czar similar to how the Grain Transportation Agency operated two decades ago the way to keep the grain flowing smoothly to export?

Sp e a k e r s a t l a s t w e e k’s grain transportation summit here said someone or something needs to co-ordinate car allocations, especially when demand exceeds supply. Even CN Rail seems to agree more co-ordination is in order.

“One of the biggest root causes of the challenge we face is a lack of co-ordination across the supply chain and growing pains from new grainmarketing strategies following the change in role of the Canadian Wheat Board,” CN CEO Claude Mongeau said in a March 31 release.

Ian McCrear y, a far mer, economist and former Canadian Wheat Board director from Bladworth, Sask., told the March 26 summit the Grain Transportation Agency (GTA), is a model worth considering.

Between 1979 and 1995, the GTA set grain-shipping targets by corridor, identified future system bottlenecks, allocated cars to shippers, provided coordination of unloads at port and also monitored all those activities.

“It very quickly earned the respect of all the players in the industry,” said McCreary.

“Everybody grumbled about the number of cars they got, but there was a level of transparency... and a process where people could feel a part of the planning exercise.”

T h e f e d e ra l g ove r n m e n t wanted a non-biased entity to ensure adequate rail capacity and split up the cars between the wheat board and nonboard shippers, McCreary told the meeting, to discuss ways to improve grain transportation.

The GTA was scrapped in 1995, the same year the federal government stopped providing export subsidies on grain.

There was grain transportation wreck in 1996-97, probably because co-ordination was gone, McCreary said.

The industry then formed the Car Allocation Policy Group (CAPG) and the wheat board also played a major role in overseeing its grain-shipping program. But one full crop year after the board was scrapped, there is another wreck, he said.

What’s lacking is an independent third-party co-ordinator that can see the whole system, rather than a piece of it, McCreary said.

“I think we need somebody there to look after our interests and that could be a logistical co-ordinator,” said Cam Goff, a former wheat board director and farmer from Hanley, Sask.

The current car allocation based on grain shippers’ historical shipments isn’t working for stand-alone inland grain terminals and shoreline railway operators, said Perry Pellerin of GNP Consulting Ltd., which works with both.

“We’ll be hard pressed to move what’s sold and we have stopped selling because we’ve

got no hope of finishing this off,” he said.

“Something has to change in this system to allow smaller shippers, independent shippers, equal access to cars and capacity. Doing it by percentage is not fair. It just doesn’t work.”

Richard Gray, the University of Saskatchewan agricultural economist who organized the summit, agrees there is no mechanism for equitable allocations when demand for cars exceeds supply.

“Until there’s a snafu first come, first served... works really well. But once you get backlogged the railways really don’t have any mechanism.

“I do think we need some kind of centralized authority,” Gray said. “And having a third party the information can come together without being

shared with other companies.

Then the third party can make the decision, which is very different than expecting companies to co-operate with each other.”

Markets need information and transparency to work and a co-ordinator helps that, McCreary said.

“I think information in and of itself will be part of the solution because all of the players will make better decisions with better information,” he said.

A co-ordinator will also help ensure small grain shippers get the cars they need to compete.

“Right now we have two railways and if we don’t find a way to solve the problems of the single-point exporters we’re going to have three grain companies,” McCreary said. allan@fbcpublishing.com

Farmer, former wheat board director and economist Ian McCreary says the grain transportation and handling system needs an independent co-ordinator not unlike the old Grain Transportation Agency that allocated grain cars between 1979 and 1995. photo: allan dawson

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The Manitoba Co-operator | April 3, 2014

Railways accused of flooding West Coast terminals to shift blame MP David Anderson says railways are moving the easiest and cheapest grain first putting short line operators at risk

By Allan Dawson co-operator staff /saskatoon

T

he railways are ramping up shipments to comply with the federal government’s order to move more grain, but they aren’t necessarily moving it to the right places, shippers say.

The Western Grain Elevator Association ( WGEA) said last week the railways are flooding West Coast and Thunder Bay terminals with grain making a bad situation worse.

“They are going to jam us with cars and then try to make the point the industry can’t handle them anyway,” WGEA executive director Wade Sobkowich said in an interview March 25.

“Imposing minimum shipping volumes has improved grain delivery, but it allows railways to shift their car allocation to the points with the quickest load times and the lowest cost.”

David Anderson

Sobkowich said to ensure efficiency grain terminals must get the right grain and grade to fill waiting ships, but with shipping backlog grain is arriving at port out of sequence.

CN CEO Claude Mongeau said the WGEA’s comments are disconcerting.

“Having wrongly singled out railways and unrealistically

called for a near doubling of rail car capacity since last fall, it is now time for grain elevator companies to step up to the capacity they claim to have, and do so in the corridors that will benefit Canadian farmers the most,” Mongeau said in a release.

He said the federal government should be regulating grain company performance too. “CN can only meet its commitment if all other key players in the supply chain are equally held to account for their performance.”

Meanwhile, Conservative MP David Anderson is complaining short line railways aren’t getting a consistent supply of cars.

The federal gover nment order-in-council obliges the railways, after a four-week ramping-up period, to deliver at least one million tonnes (about 11,000 cars) in total to all corridors or face fines of up to $100,000 a day. However, the order doesn’t specify how much, or what type of grain, should be moved or in what corridors.

“Imposing minimum shipping volumes has improved grain delivery, but it allows railways to shift their car allocation to the points with the quickest load times and the lowest cost,” Anderson said. “Without a consistent car supply, western Canadian short lines, and the loading facilities located on them, are left in an extremely precarious position.

“We cannot have a bad situation made worse for short lines.

Until such time as they will be able to access fair contractual arrangements with the railways, we need to ensure that they have appropriate rail car allocation numbers.” allan@fbcpublishing.com

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

April 5: Giant pumpkin growers’ seminar, 1:30 p.m., Roland United Church, 66 Third St., Roland. For more info contact Derek at 204-343-2563, Bob at 204-343-2283 or Art at 204-343-2314.

April 9: Manitoba Pork annual general meeting, Fairmont Winnipeg, 2 Lombard Pl., Winnipeg. To register call 204-237-7447 or email jbaird@man itobapork.com.

April 14-16: Canadian Global Crops Symposium: Growing Demand, Fairmont Hotel, 2 Lombard Place, Winnipeg. For more info call 204-9252130 or visit www.canadagrainscoun cil.ca.

April 24: Agriculture in the Classroom - Manitoba (AITC-MB) 25th annual general meeting, 5 p.m., Western Canadian Aviation Museum, 958 Ferry Road, Winnipeg. For more info call 1-866-487-4029.

April 28-29: Advancing Women: Life Skills for Leadership-Women in Ag Conference, Deerfoot Inn, 1000-1150035th St. SE, Calgary. For more info visit www.advancingwomenconference.ca.

April 30: Invasive Species Council of Manitoba annual general meeting, 1:30 to 4 p.m., location TBA, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg. For more info call 204-232-6021 or email info@ invasivespeciesmanitoba.com.

June 22-25: World Congress on Conservation Agriculture (WCCA6), RBC Convention Centre, 375 York Ave., Winnipeg. For more info visit www. wcca6.org.

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Western Grain Elevator Association executive director Wade Sobkowich says the railways are flooding West Coast terminals with grain — some of it the wrong type and grade — to demonstrate the backlog isn’t just the railway’s fault.

CN Rail denies the allegation. photo: allan dawson

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The Manitoba Co-operator | April 3, 2014

Grain transport legislation expected to rush through Parliament Other shippers have big questions over the proposed legislation

By Alex Binkley Co-operator contributor

E

ven as MPs begin to study legislation to improve g ra i n t ra n s p o r t a t i o n , questions mount about its impact on other rail shippers and why a key change only applies to the Prairies.

In addition to reinforcing the weekly grain transportation minimums set by an order-incouncil March 7, the bill, C-30, Fair Rail for Grain Farmers Act, expands interswitching for all shippers on the Prairies to 160 km from the current 30 kms and moves ahead the start of the review of the Canada Transportation Act that was scheduled to begin in 2015.

The legislation passed second reading, approval in principle, March 28 after a brief debate in which neither Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz nor Transport Minister Lisa Raitt spoke. Nor did any other cabinet ministers.

Marc-Andre Roy, vice-pres-

ident for North America for CPCS Consulting, said the bill could “have very significant impacts on the Canadian freight transportation industry.

This is potentially the most significant change to rail regulations since the privatization of CN in 1995. Related impacts would be far reaching though it is too early to fully understand their magnitude.”

But he said it wasn’t clear how the legislation would increase grain transportation capacity, which at present is largely a function of not enough rail cars.

CPCS produced a map that contrasted the 30 km and 160 interswitching areas on the Prairies and showed that most shippers would gain access to either railway. As dramatic as they are, it would be even more pronounced if the same change were implemented in the rest of the country. The government hasn’t said why the change wasn’t being offered to shippers outside the Prairies.

Bill C-30 has received second reading. file photo

Tr a n s p o r t C a n a d a s a i d in a media briefing that the expanded interswitching would give up to 150 grain elevators “access to more than one railway, compared to only 14 right now.”

Two major shipper organizations deferred detailed comment about the bill until they are able to learn more about

the impact of the legislation. Ruth Snowden, executive director of the Canadian International Freight Forwarders Association, said her group remains concerned that the government is implementing a legislative fix on one stakeholder to solve a complex problem.

Bob Ballantyne, chair of the

Coalition of Railway Shippers, says his organization, which represents most of the industries that ship by rail, wants more information on how the government will fulfil its commitment to regulate servicelevel agreements.

“An important point is that service problems affect shippers broadly across the country and any legislative actions need to consider service quality for all shippers,” Ballantyne added.

Pierre Lemieux, the parliamentary secretary for agriculture, said that the government was “focused on a way forward that will benefit all shippers.”

While Lemieux urged the bill be rushed through, transportation experts said an existing order-in-council looks after the grain industry’s need to boost weekly shipments. The impact of the legislation on the other shippers, that account for 80 per cent of the railways’ traffic, must be more thoroughly considered.

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Farmers probably would not have delivered much more grain under the former wheat board’s single desk this crop year, but they would be billions of dollars richer, according to a former CWB elected director.

Ian McCreary, a farmer at Bladworth, Sask. and a former CWB staff analyst, said that’s because farmers would not be losing more than $100 a tonne in the basis — the difference between the price at port and at country elevators.

“One hundred per cent of that would’ve stayed in farmers’ pockets under the wheat board,” McCreary said in an interview following a University of Saskatchewan meeting on grain transportation.

“That’s why (Agriculture Minister) Gerry Ritz is hammering the railways, because he needs to make this look like a railway problem and it’s a marketing problem. Any time your basis is out of line by over $100 a tonne, it’s a marketing problem.”

The old wheat board would have agreed to take delivery of a portion — 70 or 80 per cent — of the 2013-14 wheat crop and the rest would be stored on farm, McCreary said.

Farmers would complain, but the stored grain would be removed from the market and the wheat basis would be closer to normal, he said.

McCreary said the canola

basis would also be narrower because the wheat board took canola and pea shipments into account when calculating grain movement. More capacity for non-board crops results in a reduced basis for those crops, he said.

The single desk is gone, but there are lessons from how it co-ordinated grain logistics, McCreary said.

Almost all western Canadian grain wants to flow to the West Coast because that is where the price is highest, McCreary said. But Vancouver and Prince Rupert can only handle around 22 million tonnes — or half the exports.

That constraint also contributes to a wider basis. The wheat board dealt with it by allocating what it could to the West Coast and the rest to other export corridors. That cost an extra $10 to $20 a tonne, but it was shared equally among farmers in the pool.

Western Grain Elevator Association executive director Wade Sobkowich said it’s wrong to assume grain companies are capturing windfall returns due to the wide basis.

“The grain we’re taking in now was contracted months and months ago (at higher prices),” Sobkowich said.

Meanwhile, grain companies are facing higher costs for demurrage — an estimated record $55 million so far — and paying contract extension penalties and losing sales, he said. allan@fbcpublishing.com

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The Manitoba Co-operator | April 3, 2014

LIVESTOCK MARKETS Cattle Prices Winnipeg

March 28, 2014

Volume and demand both increase at week’s auctions

Steers & Heifers — D1, 2 Cows 95.00 - 104.50 D3 Cows 88.00 - 96.00 Bulls 102.00 - 113.50 Feeder Cattle (Price ranges for feeders refer to top-quality animals only) Steers (901+ lbs.)

140.00 - 162.00 (801-900 lbs.)

155.00 - 167.00 (701-800 lbs.)

170.00 - 192.50 (601-700 lbs.)

185.00 - 208.00 (501-600 lbs.)

190.00 - 230.00 (401-500 lbs.)

195.00 - 240.00 Heifers (901+ lbs.)

135.00 - 148.00 (801-900 lbs.)

140.00 - 158.00 (701-800 lbs.)

152.00 - 173.50 (601-700 lbs.)

165.00 - 190.00 (501-600 lbs.)

175.00 - 209.00 (401-500 lbs.)

185.00 - 215.00

Heifers

Alberta South $ 145.25 - 146.00 145.25 90.00 - 112.00 84.00 - 98.00 105.30 $ 150.00 - 163.00 161.00 - 179.00 175.00 - 194.00 195.00 - 213.00 201.00 - 223.00 207.00 - 230.00 $ 135.00 - 148.00 146.00 - 161.00 158.00 - 176.00 172.00 - 190.00 181.00 - 199.00 185.00 - 207.00

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

(850+ lbs.)

(901+ lbs.)

(801-900 lbs.)

(701-800 lbs.)

(601-700 lbs.)

(501-600 lbs.)

(401-500 lbs.)

(901+ lbs.)

(801-900 lbs.)

(701-800 lbs.)

(601-700 lbs.)

(501-600 lbs.)

(401-500 lbs.)

Futures (March 28, 2014) in U.S. Fed Cattle Close Change April 2014 146.47 2.05 June 2014 138.52 2.32 August 2014 135.42 1.67 October 2014 139.87 2.32 December 2014 140.77 2.22 February 2015 141.25 2.55

Feeder Cattle March 2014 April 2014 May 2014 August 2014 September 2014 October 2014

Cattle Slaughter Canada East West Manitoba U.S.

Herd reductions are expected to limit need for feed

By Dave Sims

Ontario $ 125.67 - 160.84 127.32 - 157.04 75.61 - 108.46 75.61 - 108.46 97.11 - 116.59 $ 157.64 - 176.38 164.87 - 180.26 159.29 - 189.89 159.89 - 206.35 175.71 - 216.76 162.80 - 224.53 $ 136.81 - 155.94 143.35 - 157.00 136.41 - 167.77 137.74 - 178.78 150.79 - 187.85 158.14 - 188.87

Close 178.55 179.50 179.87 181.15 180.65 180.45

Change 4.93 4.85 3.67 3.53 3.65 3.70

Cattle Grades (Canada)

Week Ending March 22, 2014 58,721 12,608 46,113 — 575,000

Previous Year­ 57,312 12,406 44,906 — 604,000

Week Ending March 22, 2014 1,063 33,174 14,656 518 862 7,890 123

Prime AAA AA A B D E

Previous Year 1,061 32,006 15,765 593 772 6,474 100

Hog Prices Source: Manitoba Agriculture

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

MB. (Index 100) (Fri-Thurs.)

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

P.Q. (Index 100) (Mon.-Fri.)

Current Week — — 255.95 255.33

Futures (March 28, 2014) in U.S. Hogs April 2014 May 2014 June 2014 July 2014 August 2014

Last Week 238.00 E 222.00 E 237.51 230.07

Close 125.47 125.30 129.30 126.20 125.80

Last Year (Index 100) 151.08 139.97 137.31 142.05

Change 0.67 -1.20 -1.50 -1.05 -1.30

Other Market Prices Sheep and Lambs $/cwt Ewes Choice Lambs (110+ lb.)

(95 - 109 lb.)

(80 - 94 lb.)

(Under 80 lb.)

(New crop)

$1 Cdn: $0.9038 U.S. $1 U.S: $1.1064 Cdn.

COLUMN

(Friday to Thursday) Slaughter Cattle

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

EXCHANGES: MARCH 28, 2014

Winnipeg (165 head) (wooled fats) Next sale is April 2

Chickens Minimum broiler prices as of May 23, 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 March 30, 2014 Broiler Turkeys (6.2 kg or under, live weight truck load average) Grade A .................................... $1.945 Undergrade .............................. $1.855 Hen Turkeys (between 6.2 and 8.5 kg liveweight truck load average) Grade A .................................... $1.930 Undergrade .............................. $1.830 Light Tom/Heavy Hen Turkeys (between 8.5 and 10.8 kg liveweight truck load average) Grade A .................................... $1.930 Undergrade .............................. $1.830 Tom Turkeys (10.8 and 13.3 kg, live weight truck load average) Grade A..................................... $1.835 Undergrade............................... $1.750 Prices are quoted f.o.b. farm.

Toronto 72.00 - 97.33 157.85 - 186.31 200.20 - 210.47 192.41 - 218.00 209.19 - 256.88 —

SunGold Specialty Meats 40.00

Goats Toronto ($/cwt) 61.21 - 182.22

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Fortunately, the current high cattle prices are helping mitigate the cost.

The high volume of cattle being moved likely means some larger-than-normal discounts are being placed on some cattle that aren’t “quite as fancy,” but it’s a small concession, according to German.

Demand is coming from the U.S. as well as east and west, said Nickel.

Pasture availability is one issue to watch heading into spring. German says some producers are getting anxious to see the grass.

“We haven’t seen a lot of pastures green up because it’s still under the snow, and guys will want to be getting their animals out sooner rather than later.”

German hasn’t heard of any areas in danger of flooding, but is anxiously waiting for the next updated flood report.

“In some areas it is still very significant, so it will depend on how fast spring does hit us and how fast the melt is.”

Whatever the concerns, they’re not taking away the joy many producers feel after 10 years of substandard prices, said Nickel. “ T h e y w a i t e d 1 0 ye a r s f o r t h i s,” h e chuckled.

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

briefs

U.S. hog herd drop less than expected despite pig virus The U.S. hog herd fell by three per cent in the latest quarter, U.S. government data showed March 28, far less than some in the industry had anticipated given the spread of a deadly pig virus on U.S. farms.

“The industry is definitely not in step with what the government is saying, said U.S. Commodities analyst Don Roose.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture report showed the U.S. hog herd as of

March 1 at 97 per cent of the year-ago level, at 62.899 million head. Analysts, on average, expected 61.493 million head, or 94.5 per cent of the year-earlier herd. The U.S. hog herd for the same period last year was 65.072 million head.

The herd number was the smallest for the month of March since 61.896 million in 2007.

The March 1 supply of market-ready hogs was 96 per cent of a year earlier at 57.048 million head. Analysts, on average, expected a six per cent decline, or 55.683 million.

Last winter’s market hog supply was 59.236 million head.

“We knew they would be conservative, but we didn’t think they would

be this conservative,” said Allendale Inc. chief strategist Rich Nelson.

Jim Robb, director of the Livestock Marketing Information Center said those who held strong convictions about the broader extent of the disease spread will not be swayed by the report’s results.

The porcine epidemic diarrhea virus, known as PEDv, has already crimped available supplies of hogs which sent their price to record highs.

The latest USDA data showed the number of confirmed cases of PEDv on U.S. farms totalled over 5,000. That is nearly triple the number of cases reported when the government issued the December hog survey.

64.00 - 270.00

Horses <1,000 lbs.

1,000 lbs.+

M

anitoba cattle auction yards continued to see a steady stream of animals coming to market during the week ended March 28, with prices staying similar to last week’s numbers.

Melinda German, general manager of Manitoba Beef Producers, says the volume of cattle activity is high right now and she doesn’t expect it to slow down any time soon.

“It could stay that way until animals go out to grass,” she said.

“Prices are at an all-time high. I’ve never seen these prices before,” said Dave Nickel of Gladstone Auction Mart, noting both demand and volumes were up on the week.

A number of herds in his area have been sold out, though, so he’s not certain how long the high volumes they’ve been seeing will last.

Feed is in limited supply in some nearby areas but the reduced number of animals should reduce the usual requirements, he added.

“I don’t think there’s going to be the animals out there to feed that normally were,” said Nickel.

Despite shortages in other parts of the Prairies, German noted most producers in Manitoba put out a lot of feed last year and still have some supplies.

On the transportation front, German said she hasn’t heard of any problems with truck availability, though she noted the price of diesel is quite high.

“We tend to see that it’s very cyclical. The diesel prices are going to come up as we get ready to go out onto the field.”

reuters

Eggs

Winnipeg ($/cwt) — —

“The diesel prices are going to come up as we get ready to go out onto the field.”

By Theopolis Waters

Minimum prices to producers for ungraded eggs, f.o.b. egg grading station, set by the Manitoba Egg Producers Marketing Board effective June 12, 2011.

New Previous A Extra Large $1.8500 $1.8200 A Large 1.8500 1.8200 A Medium 1.6700 1.6400 A Small 1.2500 1.2200 A Pee Wee 0.3675 0.3675 Nest Run 24 + 1.7490 1.7210 B 0.45 0.45 C 0.15 0.15

Winnipeg (0head) (Fats) Kids — Billys — Mature —

CNSC

Toronto ($/cwt) 16.23 - 36.31 25.00 - 52.00

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GRAIN MARKETS Export and International Prices

column

All prices close of business March 27, 2014

Canola trade bullish on federal rail legislation CNSC

I

CE Futures Canada’s canola futures moved higher during the week ended March 28, seeing a recovery from the sharp drop the week prior.

The May canola contract lost almost $30 per tonne over the span of two days, March 20 and 21, but managed to recover some of those losses during the week ended March 28.

Continued speculative buying interest, ideas that canola is undervalued compared to other oilseeds and steady commercial demand were all supportive.

Talk that logistics problems across the Prairies are starting to show signs of improvement was also bullish, as was the implementation of new government legislation that aims to improve grain movement across the country.

The new bill would give both Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz and Transport Minister Lisa Raitt the authority to set a minimum amount of grain that the two major Canadian rail companies, Canadian National Railway and Canadian Pacific Railway (CN, CP), will have to ship each week.

Earlier in the month, the two ministers implemented an order-of-council that mandated 5,500 rail cars, or 500,000 tonnes of grain, had to be shipped each week by both rail companies. The new bill extends that requirement until Aug. 3.

The minimum amount of grain the railways must ship after that will be determined by the Canadian Transportation Agency, depending on how large the 2014-15 crop is.

The government also announced it will extend distance for interswitching — the operation of one rail carrier picking up cars on its line and taking it to another carrier’s pickup point. With the extended interswitching distance, 150 elevators will be able to take advantage of this service, compared to only 14 prior to the change.

Mixed reaction came from the industry, with farmers happy something is being done, but disappointed by the actual legislation. They believe more should be done and more grain needs to be moved per week. The railways were unhappy, complaining it will harm their companies, with both CP and CN voicing their displeasure with the new legislation.

Week Ago

Year Ago

Chicago wheat (nearby future) ($US/tonne)

261.07

235.78

267.74

Minneapolis wheat (nearby future) ($US/tonne)

277.14

264.74

286.66

Coarse Grains

U.S. markets await USDA’s report on seeding intentions Terryn Shiells

Last Week

Chicago corn (nearby future) ($US/tonne)

193.69

190.93

273.72

Chicago oats (nearby future) ($US/tonne)

263.74

285.30

256.94

Chicago soybeans (nearby future) ($US/tonne)

527.83

513.04

516.11

Chicago soyoil ($US/tonne)

891.48

947.93

1104.93

oilseeds

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

Pre-report jitters

Though there was some big news seen in Canada during the week, it was a lacklustre period for the U.S. markets, as they remained jittery ahead of the March 31 planting intentions and stocks reports from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Soybean futures saw strong gains overall, with old-crop futures moving higher than new-crop amid concerns about tight 2013-14 supplies.

Demand continues to be strong for U.S. soybeans, which also helped underpin the market.

Corn futures managed to move higher amid good demand and spillover from the soybean market. Wheat futures ended the week on a mixed note, with Kansas City futures slightly lower, Minneapolis futures mixed and slight gains seen in Chicago wheat contracts.

Concerns about dryness damaging U.S. winter wheat crops remained supportive overall, though improving weather forecasts helped to weigh on the market.

Export demand continues to be strong for U.S. wheat, but it also faces a lot of competition from other countries. Global supplies remain large, which continued to overhang all three U.S. wheat futures markets.

Going forward, the direction of U.S. soybean, corn and wheat markets will depend heavily on the outcome of the March 31 USDA planting intentions report.

Overall, expectations call for larger planted area of soybeans and spring wheat in the U.S., while corn acreage is expected to be lower compared to last year.

If acreage falls out of line with expectations in the report, the markets will move accordingly.

USDA also releases its stocks report on March 31, which may give some direction to the market but will only affect old-crop contracts.

Winnipeg Futures ICE Futures Canada prices at close of business March 28, 2014 barley

Last Week

Week Ago

May 2014

130.50

130.50

July 2014

128.50

128.50

October 2014

128.50

128.50

Canola

Last Week

Week Ago

May 2014

453.50

440.50

July 2014

463.10

449.90

November 2014

478.70

466.50

Special Crops Report for March 31, 2014 — Bin run delivered plant Saskatchewan

Other ( Cdn. cents per pound unless otherwise specified)

Lentils (Cdn. cents per pound) Large Green 15/64

20.50 - 21.50

Canaryseed

Laird No. 1

18.50 - 20.50

Oil Sunflower Seed

Eston No. 2

15.00 - 19.00

Desi Chickpeas

Green No. 1

12.80 - 13.00 5.75 - 6.50

Medium Yellow No. 1

19.00 - 20.50 — 19.00 - 20.00

Beans (Cdn. cents per pound)

Field Peas (Cdn. $ per bushel)

Feed Peas (Cdn. $ per bushel)

Fababeans, large

—

Feed beans

—

No. 1 Navy/Pea Beans

37.00 - 37.00

No. 1 Great Northern

60.00 - 60.00

Mustardseed (Cdn. cents per pound)

No. 1 Cranberry Beans

64.00 - 64.00

Yellow No. 1

35.75 - 36.00

No. 1 Light Red Kidney

55.00 - 55.00

Brown No. 1

32.30 - 34.00

No. 1 Dark Red Kidney

60.00 - 60.00

Oriental No. 1

24.70 - 26.00

No. 1 Black Beans

35.00 - 35.00

No. 1 Pinto Beans

32.00 - 32.00

4.25 - 4.35

Feed Pea (Rail)

No. 1 Small Red No. 1 Pink

Source: Stat Publishing SUNFLOWERS

— 40.00 - 40.00

Fargo, ND

Goodlands, KS

20.45

18.65

32.00* Call for details

—

Report for March 28, 2014 in US$ cwt NuSun (oilseed)

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

Spot Market

Spot Market

Confection Source: National Sunflower Association

U.S. farmers turn to soybeans, cut back on corn planting Soybean acres are forecast to be up six per cent, canola by 29 per cent, and corn plantings down four per cent

By Ros Krasny washington / reuters

U

.S. farmers will plant the smallest amount of corn since 2010 and cut back on other feed grains as they switch into soybeans and other oilseeds this spring, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said March 31.

Old-crop futures prices were mostly higher after traders digested two highly anticipated reports: annual prospective plantings and quarterly grain stocks.

Ne w - c r o p s oy b e a n s d r o p p e d about one per cent on the planting estimate while new-crop corn was up almost two per cent, to its highest level since early October.

The USDA also said the corn stockpile halfway through the 201314 marketing year was a shade lower than expected, while soybean stocks were broadly in line. Weeks away from the first new-crop supplies, March 1 wheat stocks also failed to shock.

Soybean plantings were projected

at a record 81.5 million acres (33 million hectares), up six per cent, suggesting a bin-busting harvest above 3.6 billion bushels. Canola and peanut plantings were projected to rise by 29 per cent and sunflowers by one per cent.

In contrast, corn plantings were forecast to fall four per cent, to 91.7 million acres, one million below the average trade guess. The corn-planting campaign would still be the fifth largest since 1944, USDA said.

“The biggest surprise is probably

the corn acreage number which was noticeably less than the average and towards the very bottom end of the range. That created a situation that reversed the corn (futures) very nicely. Everything else was not that big of a needle mover,” said Sterling Smith, futures specialist at Citigroup.

Prospective plantings also fell 17 per cent for sorghum, down nine per cent for barley, and oats down seven per cent to the third lowest on record.

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Condition of barn key to conversion costs

By Shannon VanRaes co-operator staff / Portage la Prairie

W

It might not add up to the total cost it will take to convert sow barns to open housing, but group housing has financial benefits

hen Denise Beaulieu asked a group of pork producers if they’re planning to convert their barns over to group housing in the next couple years, not a single hand went up.

“We know it’s coming up, we know at some point we have to do this,” said Beaulieu, a nutrition expert at the Prairie Swine Centre who spoke at a recent producer meeting at the William Glesby Centre in Portage la Prairie.

The tepid response wasn’t surprising, said Swine Centre CEO Lee Whittington.

“To be fair, we just came off of five years of losses, so there hasn’t been a lot of desire to reinvest in the industry — or ability to reinvest,” he said.

He said pork producers are still trying to digest the new Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of Pigs, which came out a few weeks ago and outlines an end to gestation stalls by July 2024.

“There’s a bunch of other factors at play, so let them make money for a couple of years and I think you’ll see some creative solutions coming out of it,” Whittington said.

But when those conversions take place, the silver lining is new research showing that group housing has production benefits, such as the potential for larger litters.

A study done by the centre resulted in an increase of one piglet per litter for group-housed sows that were fed using an electronic sowfeeding system, Beaulieu said.

“We don’t know why this happens, but it certainly shows that you can

Denise Beaulieu speaks during a meeting at the William Glesby Centre in Portage la Prairie. Photos: Shannon VanRaes

house sows in groups and maintain reproductive performance,” she said. “Birth weights also went up in the animals housed in groups, so we got a much bigger overall size of kilograms born with the animals housed in groups.”

Lower heating costs may be another fringe benefit.

With greater movement possible, sows can spread out to cool off in the summer and huddle closer together to generate warmth in the winter.

“We know it’s coming up, we know at some point we have to do this.”

Denise Beaulieu

“This is actually someplace where group housing... might be able to have an advantage,” said Beaulieu.

“So we could maybe drop the temperature a little bit during the winter and the sows would still be comfortable.”

One unexpected finding coming from research at the swine centre is that sows in group-housing situations don’t expend more energy than those in stalls. In fact, they may actually use less energy than their stalled counterparts.

The reason? Sows in group open housing tend to take a load off more often.

“We think, because it’s easier for them to lay down, they may actu-

ally lay down more,” Beaulieu said, adding that more research on the behavioural aspects of open housing still needs to be done.

While the exact scientific explanations are unknown, the researcher noted that pigs use more energy to simply stand than other animals, so the more they lay down, the less feed is required.

But Beaulieu said the benefits won’t fully compensate for the massive cost of retrofitting a barn, or building from scratch.

“To be very frank, I don’t think the numbers we’re talking in terms of changing feed energy requirement — when you’re talking about millions to renovate your barn — would sweeten the pot much,” she said.

But there is a wide range of estimates for how high those costs are.

A new study by the Centre de Developpment du Porc du Quebec, estimates that an operation with 2,400 productive sows could retrofit a barn for as little as $278 in some circumstances.

Whittington said the major determining factor in renovation costs is the condition of the barn, particularly its floor.

“I think we’re actually getting better data now — before I think people were just plucking numbers out of the air, based on, ‘I knew a producer down in North Dakota and he did this,’” he said, adding that estimates still vary widely, going as high as $1,200 per sow place.

“It still seems like a phenomenally wide range... but if you cut into that data you would see there is actually some substance to it,” he said. shannon.vanraes@fbcpublishing.com

Lee Whittington of the Prairie Swine Centre speaks during a meeting at the William Glesby Centre in Portage la Prairie.

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New edition of organic livestock handbook published

Double trouble

The book is the sixth book of the Canadian Organic Growers Practical Skills series COG release

C

anadian Organic Growers (COG) has launched The Organic Livestock Handbook 2nd Edition which is the sixth book in its Practical Skills series of technical handbooks for organic agriculture production. The book and the series continue COG’s commitment and success in educating organic and transitioning farmers.

A 2013 study of the Canadian o rg a n i c m a rk e t p u blished by the Canada Organic Tra d e A s s o c i a t i o n ( C OTA ) reveals that the value of Canada’s organic market has tripled since 2006 and is now worth an estimated $3.5 billion. According to this study, organic meat is one of the fastest-growing organic commodities with signifi-

cant potential to expand in Canada.

A u t h o r s L a u r a Te l f o r d and Anne Macey, have fully revised the second edition of the Organic Livestock Handbook to reflect the Canadian Organic Standards and latest research on organic livestock production.

Readers will find details on production practices as well as tips and techniques for transitioning to organic. This edition also contains profiles of Canada’s most successful organic livestock operations and interviews with real-world advice from experienced farmers.

The Organic Livestock Handbook 2nd Edition and the Practical Skills series are available from Canadian Organic Growers on the web at www.cog.ca or by phone at 1-888-375-7383 (Canada) or 1-613-216-0741.

news

French foie gras — made in China

But Mom looks more than capable of handling her set of non-identical twins born on the Manns ranch. photo: heather manns

paris / reuters / A French firm plans to be fattening a million ducks in China by 2020 to supply a growing appetite there for foie gras.

The duck liver delicacy did not make it onto a list of French foods newly approved by Chinese import authorities this week, despite years of lobbying. Manufacturer Rougie has already taken a more direct route to market.

Alberta rancher gets economics lesson in Argentina Longview rancher Alex Robertson found the grass is greener on this side of the fence

By Jennifer Blair staff / red deer, alta.

W

inter has its advant a g e s, a nd Ot t aw a could be worse.

Those were two take-aways from a recent trip to Argentina

by Alex Robertson, a rancher from Longview, Alta.

He was surprised to see his Argentine counterparts feeding their cattle in one coastal region even though winter there meant a “very damp” -7 C. “Their grasses don’t harden up in the winter like our native grasses do so we can have winter grazing,” said Robertson, who was part of a group tour organized by the Foothills Forage and Grazing Association. “(Argentine farmers) have a huge production advantage as to what they can grow, but they still don’t have good native grasses.”

Along with a “huge variety of crops” most Argentine producers are able to grow two crops a year.

Robertson said he made the trip because he wanted to see one of Canada’s major com-

“In (introducing the tariff), Argentina reduced the amount of beef, and the price of beef stayed high anyway.”

Alex Robertson

petitors up close so he could ponder what his country’s “competitive advantage” is.

“We can’t compete production-wise because they way outproduce us,” he said. “We have to see (what we can do different) to match or beat our competitors.”

For now at least, the Argentine government seems to be doing that job for us, he said.

In 2006, it tripled its export tax on beef to 15 per cent — a move that quickly backfired, noted Robertson.

“The plan was to keep beef cheap,” he said. “Well, once the producers had the tariff, they quit raising as much beef

A warm climate gives Argentina cattle producers many advantages, but a government tax regime nullifies them.

Photo: Courtesy of Alex Robertson

because they couldn’t make as much money.

“In (introducing the tariff ), Argentina reduced the amount of beef, and the price of beef stayed high anyway.”

Environmental stewardship also suffered. Prior to the tax hike, producers had a “really good rotational program” where they rotated between annual and perennial crops — a “very

sustainable farming model,” he said.

“But once they changed the beef production through the tariffs, they got rid of the sustainable model and went to straight cropping without any rotation, and they degraded their soil.”

One local farmer told the group the government there “makes their rules; they change

their rules; therefore, there are no rules.”

Seeing the challenges farmers face in Argentina gave Robertson a new appreciation for farming back home.

“We think we have problems with our government here, but we have nothing compared to what they have.” jennifer.blair@fbcpublishing.com

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LIVESTOCK AUCTION RESULTS Weight Category

Ashern

Gladstone

Grunthal

Heartland

Heartland

Brandon

Virden

Killarney

Ste. Rose

Winnipeg

Mar-28

Feeder Steers

Mar-26

Mar-26

Mar-25

Mar-27

Mar-26

Mar-24

Mar-27

No. on offer

2,541*

933

689

1,020

2,412

406

1,769

1,400

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

135.00-155.00

Over 1,000 lbs.

900-1,000

n/a

n/a

135.00-153.00

145.00-160.00

151.00-160.00

145.00-158.25

150.00-165.00 (168.00)

145.00-165.00

800-900

136.00-177.00

120.00-167.00

160.00-175.00

158.00-178.00

159.00-172.00 (177.00)

155.00-170.00

155.00-175.00 (179.50)

166.00-176.00

700-800

140.00-188.00

170.00-184.00

170.00-190.00

175.00-192.00

172.00-190.00 (193.00)

165.00-185.00 (188.00)

175.00-188.00 (193.00)

155.00-194.00

600-700

180.00-217.50

180.00-210.00

185.00-217.00

190.00-215.00

188.00-210.00 (226.00)

180.00-195.00 (204.00)

190.00-212.00 (219.00)

174.00-218.00

500-600

170.00-230.00

190.00-230.00

190.00-230.00

195.00-225.00

200.00-222.00 (226)

190.00-210.00 (218.00)

195.00-220.00 (223.00)

185.00-230.00

400-500

190.00-230.00

200.00-2.2975

200.00-245.00

210.00-234.00

220.00-242.00

200.00-228.00

200.00-225.00 (231.00)

190.00-253.00

300-400

n/a

190.00-223.00

200.00-255.00

215.00-245.00

n/a

220.00-245.00

190.00-210.00 (231.00)

190.00-248.00

Feeder heifers 900-1,000 lbs.

n/a

124.00-140.85

n/a

133.00-145.00

137.00-149.00

n/a

130.00-145.00 (154.00)

135.00-155.00

800-900

139.00-159.00

140.00-159.75

135.00-150.00

140.00-155.00

150.00-158.00 (163.00)

148.00-155.00

145.00-154.00 (158.00)

140.00-156.00

700-800

150.00-184.00

160.00-186.00

145.00-175.00

155.00-172.00

156.00-166.00 (172.00)

150.00-170.00 (175.00)

160.00-176.00 (179.50)

147.00-163.00

600-700

160.00-199.25

170.00-196.00

170.00-202.00

175.00-190.00

170.00-192.00

168.00-180.00 (188.00)

175.00-187.00 (191.00)

165.00-195.00

500-600

170.00-208.50

175.00-206.50

185.00-215.00

180.00-205.00

187.00-207.00

180.00-195.00 (201.00)

180.00-198.00 (200.00)

175.00-209.00

400-500

n/a

180.00-213.00

190.00-235.00

187.00-210.00

194.00-220.00

175.00-200.00 (209.00)

185.00-205.00 (207.00)

185.00-240.00

300-400

n/a

180.00-210.00

190.00-235.00

190.00-215.00

n/a

n/a

180.00-195.00 (197.00)

190.00-218.00

Slaughter Market No. on offer

177

n/a

64

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

225

D1-D2 Cows

83.00-91.00

75.00-100.00

n/a

93.00-103.00

91.00-99.00

85.00-95.00

90.00-106.00

98.00-104.50

D3-D5 Cows

74.00-81.00

n/a

n/a

80.00-92.00

80.00-90.00

n/a

75.00-95.00

88.00-96.00

Age Verified

92.00-102.00

n/a

n/a

n/a

93.00-101.00 (103.50)

89.00-101.00

n/a

95.00-105.00

Good Bulls

96.00-116.25

90.00-107.50

90.00-102.50

104.00-114.00

102.00-112.00

96.00-102.00

95.00-108.50 (113.00)

103.00-113.00

Butcher Steers

n/a

n/a

n/a

115.00-127.00

117.00-126.00

n/a

n/a

n/a

Butcher Heifers

n/a

n/a

n/a

114.00-126.00

115.00-124.00

n/a

n/a

n/a

Feeder Cows

n/a

n/a

90.00-100.00

n/a

92.00-107.00

95.00-106.00

n/a

98.00-104.50

Fleshy Export Cows

n/a

n/a

88.00-97.50

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

Lean Export Cows

n/a

n/a

80.00-94.50

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

Heiferettes

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

n/a

100.00-121.00

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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Forage supplies U.S. drug firms move tight, cattle farmers to bar antibiotic use downsizing herds A long, harsh winter has livestock producers across the Prairies eyeing their forage stores

By Dave Sims Commodity News Service Canada

P

r ov i n c i a l f o r a g e s p e cialists say forage supplies are getting tight as winter drags on across Western Canada.

However, a strong cattle market is allowing some producers to sell their animals at a fair price.

The situation appears to be the most critical in Alberta where a rising number of producers are telling government officials they’re running short of silage.

“I’ve had six (calls) in the past four days,” said forage specialist Barry Yaremcio at the Ag Info Centre in Stettler.

Farmers with hay for sale are generally found on an Alberta website, but in the northeast part of the province there are no listings, he said.

The cold winter is also squeezing producers in Sask a t c h e w a n w h o a re g o i n g through a lot more hay and straw than they typically w o u l d , a c c o rd i n g t o p r o vincial forage specialist, Terry Kowalchuk.

He said overall supplies are good, but distribution is an issue with some producers who oversold last summer now finding themselves with a tight supply.

In Manitoba, the feed supply is below average and some producers are beginning to run short as they head into s p r i n g . A f e w h a ve b e g un to mix their feed with straw and other sources of energy to get by, said Glenn Friesen of Manitoba Agriculture, Fo o d a n d Ru r a l D e v e l o p ment. While the situation is far from settled, he said the output from last fall’s har-

vest has helped to temper the situation.

The factors causing the uneven picture across the Canadian Prairies vary.

Heavy snowfall Nov. 2 put an early end to swath grazing for Alberta farmers, said Yaremcio. The cows couldn’t access the two months’ supply of forage they had out in the field, so they had started to feed hay two months earlier than expected.

In Manitoba, Friesen says the first cut of hay was d e l a y e d by ra i n . So m e o f the feed also got a little too m a t u re b e f o re i t w a s c u t , thereby reducing its quality.

Kowalchuk says winter temperatures in Saskatchewan were brutal and farmers had to use a lot of forage to keep their herds intact. February in particular was the coldest February we’ve had in 30 years, he said.

As feed stocks dwindle some producers have begun taking advantage of robust market opportunities.

Friesen said cattle prices have been ver y strong and some farmers have been able to adjust the size of their herds to the amount of feed they have available.

Kowalchuk says barley feed pr ices are generally lower and moisture conditions look favourable for the spring.

In Alberta, it’s harder for Yaremcio to see the bright spots. In some places, hay is running at $100 a bale or roughly $120 per tonne. The situation reminds him of the 2002 growing season when producers were spending six to eight cents a pound for hay.

“It’s going to take you a long time to dig yourselves out of that hole,” he said.

in livestock growth The withdrawal is voluntary but 25 out of 26 companies are complying with FDA guidelines

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.S. regulators said M a rc h 2 7 t h a t 2 5 out of 26 drug makers that sell antibiotics used in livestock feed for growth enhancement have agreed to follow new guidelines that will make it illegal to use their products to create beefier cattle, heftier hogs and other outsized animals.

The companies — which include E li Lilly & Co.’s Elanco Animal Health unit, Bayer Healthcare LLC’s animal health division and Zoetis Inc. — have agreed to start the process of removing any growth promotion claims on their products’ labelling, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

The FDA announced the guidelines in December, as part of an ongoing bid to stem a surge in human resistance to certain antibiotics. Although the guidelines are voluntary, agency officials have said they expect drug makers to fully adhere and to narrow their products’ use.

This labelling shift will ultimately mean that while farmers, ranchers and other agriculture groups can continue to use such dr ugs to treat sick animals, they will be banned from using them for promoting growth in livestock, according to regulators.

“This plan is likely to lead to label changes, not a reduction in use.”

Avinash Kar

Health attorney with the Natural Resources Defense Council

“The FDA and drug makers appear to have passed the first big test of the agency’s voluntary approach,” said Laura Rogers, director of human health and industrial farming for The Pew Charitable Trusts, adding “there’s a lot more to do.”

Critics argue that the guidelines give drug makers too much discretion in policing their own use of antibiotics and provide no mechanism for enforcement, and were unconvinced by the announcement.

“This plan is likely to lead to label changes, not a reduction in use,” said Avinash Kar, health attorney with the Natural Resources Defense Council.

Public health experts have become worried in recent years about the emergence of new strains of bacteria that cannot be controlled by a wide range of current antibiotics.

Some suspect that these “superbugs” have developed as a result of livestock being fed low levels of antibiotics throughout much of their lives, creating an environ-

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The companies have also agreed to require such antibiotics, which are typically added to animals’ food or water, to be made available only through a veterinary prescription or via a veterinary feed directive status — instead of being available for sale over the counter at feed stores and other re t a i l o u t l e t s, a c c o rd i n g to regulators.

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Spring slowly moving in Issued: Monday, March 31, 2014 · Covering: April 2 – April 9, 2014 Daniel Bezte Co-operator contributor

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or most of southern Manitoba, an arctic high that moved in late last weekend and into early this week was a good thing rather than bad. While it did bring unseasonably cold weather to begin April, it also kept a major storm system mostly to our south, with only the extreme southern and eastern areas seeing significant snow. The question for this forecast period is whether we’ll see the much anticipated change in our weather pattern — or will the cold weather continue to stick around?

This forecast period will start off with plenty of sunshine and slowly warming temperatures as the arctic high drifts to our east and moderates under the strong spring sun. We should see highs go above 0 C on Thursday and warm to around +5 to +8 C by the weekend. The models have been leaning toward a big warming for next week, but recent model runs have been backing off on this warming, and while high temperatures will be above freezing, they will probably remain around the +5 C mark.

A ridge of high pressure is expected to develop to our west, but eastern regions will continue to be under a broad trough of low pressure. This will keep the western ridge from building eastward and bringing us nice mild temperatures. This western ridge will also create a split flow across North America, which should keep any major storms well to our south or north. That means we should see little in the way of precipitation during this forecast period, with only a slight chance of some showers or flurries on Sunday.

Always keep in mind that the transition from winter to spring is typically one of the most volatile periods for weather and we can see forecasts dramatically change over very short periods of time. Is spring going to arrive during this forecast period? I think so, but it looks like it’s going to come in slowly and quietly.

Usual temperature range for this period: Highs, -3 to +9 C; lows, -13 to 0 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.

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1 Month (30 Days) Percent of Average Precipitation (Prairie Region) February 26, 2014 to March 27, 2014

< 40% 40 - 60% 60 - 85% 85 - 115% 115 - 150% 150 - 200% > 200% Extent of Agricultural Land Lakes and Rivers

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This issue’s map shows the total amount of precipitation that has fallen compared to average across the Prairies during the 30 days ending March 27. It was a fairly dry month, with most regions showing 85 per cent of expected amounts or less (yellows or red).

Cold, dry March; wild April ahead?

Most areas reported nearly half their usual amounts of precipitation in March Who called it?

By Daniel Bezte CO-OPERATOR CONTRIBUTOR

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ow many different ways can one write about how cold it has been?

For the sixth straight month, southern and central regions of Manitoba have recorded below-average temperatures.

The cold weather seems to make headlines every couple of days; even Environment Canada indicated Winnipeg had the worst winter of any major Canadian city!

What’s causing this cold weather? If you remember back to when I wrote an article about how a warming planet may be responsible for the jet stream getting stuck in unusual patterns much more often, well, that is exactly what’s happened this winter. A persistent ridge of high pressure over the West Coast brought recordwarm temperatures to that region, along with record-low amounts of precipitation. If you look at California, 99.8 per cent of the state is in drought, with a remarkable 95 per cent in severe, extreme, or exceptional drought.

Over eastern North America, a persistent trough of low

Typically, this type of pattern doesn’t last more than six months, but as I’ve already pointed out, this pattern is anything but typical.

pressure has been anchored around the polar vortex. This placed us in a predominantly northerly flow for most of the winter. Looking at the global temperature anomalies (the difference between the current average temperatures in a region and what the long-term averages are), it turns out the area centred around the Great Lakes in North America was the coldest spot on the planet this winter.

The biggest question on most of our minds is, when will this pattern finally change?

First of all, let me reassure you, it will change, eventually. Typically, this type of pattern does not last more than six months, but as I’ve already pointed out, this pattern is anything but typical. In the long-range models there are some hints the pattern may be trying to shift. The next question is

whether the shift will be quick and painless, or slow with lots of extreme weather (storms) occurring as the old pattern breaks down and the new pattern tries to establish itself.

Now, just how cold was March? Surprisingly, the temperatures across our region in March were very consistent.

Winnipeg had a mean monthly temperature of -12.3 C, Brandon -12.6 C and Dauphin -12.8 C. All of these readings were about 6.5 C below the longterm average for the month.

While these are definitely cold readings, they are nowhere near the records for the month.

The coldest March I could find was in 1899, when the station in Winnipeg recorded a mean monthly temperature of -16.1 C. The last time we saw this cold of a March was in 1970, which had a mean monthly temperature of -13.1 C.

Pre c i p i t a t i o n d u r i n g t h e month was on the light side, with all three regions reporting below-average amounts.

March usually averages between 20 and 25 mm of water-equivalent precipitation. This year most areas repor ted between 10 and 1 5 m m o f p re c i p i t a t i o n , or nearly half their usual amounts. So, in a nutshell, it was a cold, dr y month.

Who was able to correctly predict this? Looking back it appears both Environment Canada and the Old Farmer’s Almanac called it right.

I could have been correct as well, but I changed my mind a b o u t g o i n g w i t h b e l ow average amounts of precipitation and went with average instead.

Now, on to April: will we see the pattern shift or are we going to have to endure the seventh straight month of below-average temperatures? As I hinted earlier in this article, the weather models show the pattern trying to shift but, probably as expected, they are having a heck of a time trying to figure out what is going to hap-

pen. This is resulting in huge changes in the long-range forecast from one day to the next. One day the models show a huge warm-up, the next day it’s cold, then it’s a mix of warm and cold with a big storm coming through.

This could be a very interesting month!

According to the Old Farmer’s Almanac, April is going to be warm and wet. Unfortunately, it’s the only one predicting above-average temperatures. The Canadian Farmers’ Almanac and Environment Canada both call for below-average temperatures, along with near to slightly below-average amounts of precipitation.

Here at the Co-operator, I’m leaning toward a colderthan-average month, with near- to above-average amounts of precipitation. I do believe the weather pattern will start to switch this month, but it’s going to have a hard time doing it. This will result in some wild temperature swings and some stormy conditions. Hopefully this will then lead to warm weather for the rest of the spring and right into summer.

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CROPS Environmental groups challenge PMRA over neonicotinoid approval Conditional registration has been granted despite the objections

By Alex Binkley Co-operator contributor

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Reviewing information

A PMRA spokeswoman said the agency is reviewing the information it has received about the pesticide “and, once the assessment is complete, will communicate the outcome to the objectors.” The review likely won’t be complete until next year.

Most of the controversy about neonic insecticides has involved their use as a seed treatment in planting corn and soybeans in Ontario and Quebec. The spray treatment is used in some horticulture crops.

Pierre Petelle, vice-president chemistry for CropLife Canada, said products that are granted a conditional registration have already passed the internationally respected regulatory assessment

by PMRA that ensures the product is safe for human health and

Environmental groups say the conditional approval of neonicotinoids doesn’t factor in the needs of bees. photo: ©thinkstock

Most of the controversy about neonic insecticides has involved their use as a seed treatment in planting corn and soybeans in Ontario and Quebec.

the environment. “These products can be safely used according to label directions,” he said.

“It takes about 10 years and costs over $256 million to bring a new product to market, so our member companies only invest in products that they know are safe and will pass PMRA’s stringent regulatory review,” he said.

“The PMRA grants conditional registrations on products when they would like more information

about how tests were completed to evaluate the product or to have the registrant provide additional data or complete a new type of study to confir m previously assessed data.”

More data needed

However, the environmental groups said more data is needed on how the insecticide behaves in soil, plants and its concentration in nectar and pollen in addition to its long-term or chronic toxicity to bees.

“If PMRA leaves this pesticide on the market and only takes band-aid measures until then, clothianidin will have been on the market 14 years unsupported by valid scientific information on chronic toxicity,” the environmental groups say.

Meanwhile, executive vicepresident of the Canadian Horticulture Council, told the Senate agriculture committee studying bee health in Canada that her sector “is an exemplary model

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She noted that nationally the number of beekeepers has increased by 24 per cent since 2000. While reports have noted declines in honeybee and other pollinator populations, there has been no single factor identified as the main cause, she said, noting an outright ban on any product would be devastating for her industry.

Farmers are working with beekeepers “to find a fair and reasonable solution that meets the needs and protects the interests of all parties affected,” she said.

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our environmental organizations have attacked the Pest Ma n a g e m e n t Re g u l a t o r y Agency (PMRA) for extending the conditional registration of clothianidin, a neonicotinoid insecticide, as a spray treatment until the end of 2015.

The groups say PMRA didn’t properly consider two Notices of Objection to the renewal and the registration extension could keep the product on the market until 2018 despite fears it could be contributing to high levels of bee deaths in Ontario and Quebec.

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The Manitoba Co-operator | April 3, 2014

Strong outlook for organic grain prices, panel says Imports are keeping processor margins away from the brink, says panel

By Daniel Winters co-operator staff

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hile conventional farmers fume about rail delays and falling prices, the organic sector is worried that supply shortages and sky-high prices may derail future growth.

“I think most people know that in the market today, demand outstrips supply and that’s why we have the prices that we do,” said Ken Sabatier, a buyer for Grower’s International Organic Sales, in last week’s Western Canadian Organic webinar, the last of a lunch-hour series organized this spring.

In 2008-09, a price crash followed by a period of marketing “doldrums” spooked many farmers back into conventional production, but since then demand has steadily crawled back, he said.

Last year’s long winter and delayed spring resulted in less organic wheat going in the ground. That, and poor winter wheat-growing conditions in the United States in 2013 has crimped supplies.

“There has been a dramatic increase in wheat prices,” said Sabatier, but he expected that normal spring growing conditions and what looks like a good winter wheat crop south of the border could bring supplies more back in line with demand.

Oats, barley and flax supplies — and consequently prices — remained stable over the same time frame.

Sabatier said that the rail fiasco has had an impact on Canadian credibility in the organic sector, too, and some sales have been lost.

“Customers still want our product and they are willing to wait for it — within limits,” he said, adding that a four-month delay seems to be the breaking point.

Pete Manahan, a buyer for F.W. Cobs Company Inc., a Vermont-based company that supplies a number of feed mills in the U.S, said that there is strong demand for organic feed barley.

F.W. Cobs manages logistics to ensure “timely movement,” and buys grain f.o.b. the farm. It is also a buyer of organic wheat, both feed and milling quality, as well as feed rye, peas, oats and

Delivery delays threaten future sales prospects for organic grains.

screenings. The drought in the U.S. Midwest in 2012 sent feed grain prices to record levels, but better crops this year have flattened things out.

“There has been a fairly large supply of organic feed grains, mainly due to carry-over of organic corn,” said Manahan, but he added that organic feedlot production has been steadily recovering.

Feed wheat has been “almost eliminated” this year due to milling prices upwards of $20 per bushel, but imports from Europe and South America have been plugging gaps.

“We have been hearing more and more about the coming non-GMO markets, and how they might affect our markets,” he said, adding that more endusers are aiming to market their products as GMO free.

The 200 per cent premium over conventional for most crops is luring more farmers into organic, he added. “ We may see an upward swing in the amount of those grains produced, but for now, it has yet to be seen how many acres will go into that market.”

Terry Tyson, a buyer of mainly oats for Grain Millers since 2001, said that robust demand growth of 10-20 per cent a year had been matched by supply nearly every year up until 2008, when prices and demand crashed.

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“Even if supply does increase, we’ve got a very strong growth trend for the next five to 10 years.”

Ken Sabatier

“But right now, with the financial ship righted, consumer demand is back, and really it’s better than ever,” said Tyson, adding that organic oat demand began to stabilize in 2010 and now the focus of endusers is securing supply.

Sabatier noted that more acres are going into organic soybeans and other non-traditional crops such as hemp, as well as ancient grains such as spelt, kamut, and einkorn.

End-users are getting the message, said Sabatier, and many are hiking their prices to ensure adequate supplies. Processors have also recognized that dependence on a single region puts them in the crosshairs of supply constraints, and many are now sourcing grains from other areas.

“Eastern Europe has essentially taken most of the Euro-

pean grain market away, and Russia is actually finalizing its own organic standards and getting equivalency with other countries,” said Sabatier, who added that the Crimea crisis may blunt that effect.

That trend of diversified supply has broadened the “global pool” of organic grains, and the effect on Canadian sales is being felt, he added.

Many conventional farmers are keen to switch sides, but the three-year transition period will prevent an overnight glut in supplies.

“Even if supply does increase, we’ve got a ver y strong growth trend for the next five to 10 years,” said Sabatier, noting that mandatory GMO labelling — if passed — may significantly boost demand for organics, but excessively high prices push end-users towards alternatives.

In Quebec, a new competitor in the form of “zero input certification,” essentially conventional grain that is pesticide and herbicide free, is pushing for legislative and regulatory permission to proceed.

“It won’t be present this crop year, but it may be something to consider because the ‘natural’ label has sort of lost its effect on the market,” said Sabatier.

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The late Guy Lafond honoured with award The Soil Conservation Council of Canada inducted the late Guy Lafond into the Canadian C o n s e r v a t i o n Ha l l o f Fame in Ottawa last week in honour of his lifetime of leadership and devotion to no-till development and agronomy research.

Lafond, a research scientist with the Indian Head Research Farm of A g r i c u l t u re a n d A g r i Food Canada for nearly 30 years, passed away in April 2013.

Throughout his career Lafond provided strong leadership and guidance to extension and research aimed at soil conser vation and sustainable practices in agriculture. “Few people have made a greater contribution to the widespread adoption of direct seeding in Western Canada than Guy Lafond,” said Paul Thoroughgood, S C C C v i c e - p re s i d e n t , who presented Lafond’s w i f e E n i d Od d l e i f s o n with his award.

Lafond obtained his master’s degree from the University of Manitoba and PhD from the University of Saskatchewan.

A native of Manitoba he worked at the University of Saskatchewan’s Crop Development Centre in 1984. In 1985 he moved his family to the research farm at Indian Head. His area of research included agronomy of no till, cropping systems, precision farming, cereal, oilseed and pulse production, soil, fertilizer and land management.

“Guy was one of the leading and most distinguished conservation agriculture researchers in Canada. He was a notill pioneer,” says Don McCabe, president of SCCC. “Guy was a friend to everyone and shared h i s k n ow l e d g e i n t h e Uni ted Sta tes, Ch ina, Russia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Australia and Europe.”

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CWB raises latest PROs U.S. wheat futures have climbed due to dry conditions in the U.S. Commodity News Service Canada

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WB raised 2014-15 (Aug./Jul.) Pool Return Outlooks (PROs) for wheat, malt barley, canola and peas that are contracted through the Early Delivery, Winter and Annual Pools, a report from the company said March 27.

Projected wheat returns were raised by $30 to $32 per tonne, as U.S. wheat futures have climbed significantly

higher since the last PRO report was released on Feb. 27. Dry conditions for U.S. winter wheat crops, uncertainty surrounding the political problems in the Black Sea region and technical buying all supported the wheat markets. But, the global supply situation still remains large, the report said.

CWB upped PROs for field peas by $25 per tonne, as offshore prices f o r p e a s h a v e s t re n g t h e n e d i n recent weeks.

Canola returns are also expected to be higher, as the futures market has moved higher in recent weeks due to the strength in U.S. soybean futures, as well as improving logistics in Western Canada. But, the supply situation still remains large and bearish in Canada. CWB upped its PROs for canola by $25 to $30 per tonne compared to February’s report.

Malt barley pool return outlooks saw an increase of $30 per tonne

amid recent strength in international prices due to concerns about dryness in Australia. Steady demand for the commodity was also supportive.

But, durum PROs were lowered by $7 to $8 per tonne compared to Februar y. Large carr y-out stocks expected for Canadian durum, good growing conditions in Europe and North Africa, and harvest pressure from Mexico’s dur um crop were all bearish.

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The Manitoba Co-operator | April 3, 2014

Global food trade can alleviate water scarcity

Manitoba/ Saskatchewan soybean acreage on the rise

Imports of agricultural goods can lessen the pressure on local water reserves POTSDAM INSTITUTE FOR CLIMATE IMPACT RESEARCH (PIK)

Acres are expected to set a new record over a wider area

By Dave Sims COMMODITY NEWS SERVICE CANADA

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ecord-breaking soybean yields are prompting another year of expansion of the oilseed in Manitoba fields, according to an industry official.

A year ago, producers in Ma n i t o b a p l anted more than one million acres of soybeans in the province, the most ever. The average yield in Manitoba was 39 bushels an acre, another all-time record, said Dennis Lange, a farm production adviser and pulse crop specialist with Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Development.

He s a i d c u r re n t p r o jections call for 1.2 million to 1.3 million acres of soybeans to b e p l a n t e d t his year in the province.

“The last three to four y e a r s w e’v e s e e n s o m e g o o d y i e l d s, s o m e ve r y re s p e c t a b l e y i e l d s, a n d prices have also been up, a n d g rowe r s h a ve b e e n able to make some money on that.”

Eighty per cent of the soybeans grown in the province are planted in a region including RM of Stanley (including Morden), north to Portage la Prairie and then east to the ManitobaOntario border. The rest can be found as far south as Boissevain, or as far north as Swan River.

The acreage footprint is slowly expanding too. The RMs of Bifrost and Dauphin

were responsible for the two largest crop increases last year, he said.

Va r i e t i e s g r ow n i n western Manitoba and other areas tend to be different than the o n e s g row n i n t h e Re d River Valley.

Producers must choose carefully when deciding which seeds to plant, said Lange.

“There’s nothing worse than growing a long-season variety that’s not suited for your region, and then you have problems in the fall with the beans not maturing.”

The attractiveness of the crop has meant fur ther expansion into Saskatchewan.

Carl Potts, the executive director of the Saskatchewan Pulse Growers, says year-over-year acreage of soybeans has been rising.

He estimates last year’s total of 160,000 to 180,000 acres planted could double.

Most of the crop is found in southeast Saskatchewan along with a few areas south of Saskatoon.

Soybean’s ability to handle wet weather, like the kind that has been felt in southeast Saskatchewan over the past few years, is one of the reasons why it’s growing in popularity, he said.

“If you’ve had a couple of years of wet conditions and had struggles with lentils for example, there may be some growers that are looking to move some of their lentil acres, or canola acres into soybeans.”

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rading food involves the trade of virtually embedded water used for production, and the amount of that water depends heavily on the climatic conditions in the production region.

It takes, for instance, 2.700 litres of water to produce one kg of cereals in Morocco, while the same kilo produced in Germany uses up only 520 litres. Analyzing the impact of trade on local water scarcity, our scientists found that it is not the amount of water used that counts most, but the origin of the water.

While parts of India or the Middle East alleviate their water scarcity through importing crops, some countries in Southern Europe export agricultural goods from water-scarce sites, thus increasing local water stress.

“Agriculture accounts for 70 per cent of our global freshwater consumption and therefore has a huge potential to affect local water scarcity,” lead author Anne Biewald says.

The amount of water used in the production of agricultural export goods is referred to as virtual water trade.

Identifying source

So far, however, the concept of virtual water could not identify the regional water source, but used national or even global averages instead. “Our analysis shows that it is not the amount of water that matters, but whether global food trade leads to conserving or depleting water reserves in water-scarce regions,” Biewald says.

Combining biophysical simulations of the virtual water content of crop production with agro-economic land-use and water-use simulations, the scientists were able for the first time to determine the positive and negative impacts on water scarcity through international

Agriculture accounts for 70 per cent of global freshwater consumption.

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trade of crops, livestock and feed.

The effects were analyzed with high resolution on a subnational level to account for large countries like India or the U.S. with different climatic zones and relating varying local conditions regarding water availability and water productivity.

Pre v i o u s l y, t h e s e c o u n tries could only be evaluated through national average water productivity.

“L o c a l w a t e r s c a rc i t y i s reduced through imports of agricultural goods, and therefore saving regional agricultural production particularly in parts of India, Morocco, Egypt and Pakistan. But scarcity is exacerbated by exports in parts of Turkey, Spain, Portugal, Afghanistan and the U.S.,” Biewald says. Despite the fact that Europe alone exports virtual water in food crops worth US$3.1 billion, the scientists found that international trade of food crops today globally accounts for water savings worth US$2.4 billion.

Impact of trade

The study, focusing on data of the year 2005, shows that trade

has a considerable impact on agricultural production.

Trade reduces global crop production and area due to regionally different livestock production efficiencies: one kilo of beef for instance can be produced with much less input feed in the U.S. than in Africa, so it might be more economical for the world to have regions specializing in certain products and exporting them to others.

“In contrast to popular perception, global food trade and the related virtual water flows indeed offer the possibility of relieving water stress and making global water use more efficient,” co-author Hermann Lotze-Campen, co-chair of PIK’s research domain Climate Impacts and Vulnerabilities, says.

“When it comes to the implementation of policy instruments which affect global trade — such as trade liberalization, import taxes or agricultural subsidies — decision makers have to take into account the indirect effects on water as well. To connect international food trade to regional water scarcity can contribute to advance this debate.”

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Tweezer bottom signalled a reversal in November canola futures Farmers who were interested in making an additional sale and targeted the 61.8 per cent retracement level were rewarded for their patience ICE CANOLA NOVEMBER 2014

David Drozd

Chart as of March 22, 2014

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anola pr ices on the November 2014 futures contract lost nearly $100 per tonne before retracing a percentage of those losses.

Four months after turning down from a high of $530 per tonne on October 24, 2013, a tweezer bottom alerted savvy traders and farmers alike that the market was about to turn up.

A tweezer bottom materializes when the same low occurs for two consecutive days. In this case, the November futures posted a new contract low of $431.50 on February 13 and 14, 2014. A tweezer bottom is a reversal pattern seen at market lows and it is especially reliable when it develops at the bottom of a major decline.

When the tweezer bottom occurred, farmers were calling us and asking, “How high?”

To answer that question, I turned their attention to the charts to indicate the fibonacci retracement levels.

Fibonacci retracement

This is a popular tool used in technical analysis based on key numbers identified by mathematician Leonardo Fibonacci in the 13th century. A fibonacci retracement is the potential correction of a market’s original move in price.

In a downtrending market, this refers to areas of resistance where prices have the potential of rallying to before they resume their downward progression. This is advantageous for canola growers to know, so they can determine targets for making a sale.

As illustrated in the accompanying chart, the 61.8 per cent fibonacci retracement level was $492.40, 50 per cent was $480.80 and 38.2 per cent came in at

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T $469.20. A market typically has a 38.2 – 61.8 per cent retracement.

It is important to note that downtrending markets such as canola rarely have more than a 61.8 per cent retracement.

Fibonacci retracements use horizontal lines to indicate areas of resistance at key fibonacci ratios before a market continues in the original direction. These levels are created by drawing a trendline between two extreme points, identified as (A) 0.00 per cent the start of the retracement, and (B) a 100 per cent retracement of the original move, and then dividing the vertical distance by the key fibonacci ratios of 23.6 per cent, 38.2 per cent, 50.0 per cent and 61.8 per cent. The two extreme points were (A) $431.50 on February 14, 2014 and (B) $530 on October 24, 2013.

While minor 23.6 per cent retracements do occur, the most common fibonacci retracements are 38.2 per cent and 61.8 per cent, with 50 per cent being in the middle. The 50 per cent retracement level is not really a fibonacci ratio, but it is used because of the

tendency for a market to continue to the 61.8 per cent retracement level, once it completes a 50 per cent retracement.

Market psychology

A tweezer bottom signals an abrupt change in trend. Traders who were short the market quickly questioned the market’s strength, as prices challenged the first area of resistance at $454.80.

After all, nothing had changed fundamentally, with Canadian ending stocks of canola expected to be record high in 2013-14.

However, markets have short covering rallies to alleviate the oversold conditions. Once prices exceeded $454.80, which was the 23.6 per cent fibonacci retracement level, the market ran into buy stops a few dollars above that point of resistance (C).

Buy stops are placed above the market, typically just above a key point of resistance to protect the profit of those who shorted the market at higher levels. Once triggered, they become orders to buy at the market, driving prices up until willing sellers are uncovered.

This buying quickly triggered additional buy stop orders when the market soared above the 38.2 per cent fibonacci retracement level. With the amount of buying overwhelming the available supply of contracts for sale, prices rallied to the 50 per cent retracement level. This now provided optimism that prices could rally to the 61.8 per cent retracement level.

Farmers who were interested in making an additional sale and targeted the 61.8 per cent retracement level were rewarded for their patience when prices achieved $492.40 on March 18, 2014.

Send your questions or comments about this article and chart to info@ag-chieve.ca.

David Drozd is president and senior market analyst for Winnipeg-based Ag-Chieve Corporation. The opinions expressed are those of the writer and are solely intended to assist readers with a better understanding of technical analysis. Visit Ag-Chieve online at www.ag-chieve.ca for information about our grain-marketing advisory service and to see our latest grain market analysis. You can call us toll free at 1-888-274-3138 for a free consultation.

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he president of Keystone Agricultural Producers says farmers will benefit from increased competition in grain handling following the announcement last week that CWB has begun construction on its first grain terminal.

“I believe farmers are going to be better served having more competition in the marketplace,” said Doug Chorney, president of Keystone Agricultural Producers in Manitoba.

Right now, the Prairie grain industry is dominated by three big companies, Glencore/Viterra, Richardson and Cargill, Chorney said. And, even though CWB may have a small share of the market, any new competition is “a move in the right direction,” he said.

Chorney said additional capacity such as this facility located just west of Portage la Prairie will help ease the logistics issues plaguing this year’s crop exports.

“I think that (logistics) are going to be an ongoing challenge, and we’re all going to need capacity in the system to deal with that,” said Chorney.

However, John DePape, p r e s i d e n t o f Fa r m e r s Advanced Risk Management Co., in Winnipeg doesn’t think the new terminal will affect this year’s logistics. “ I t ’s n o t g o i n g t o change a thing, you’re not changing the capacity of the rail system at all,” DePape said. “Storage isn’t the issue, the movement is the issue.

So, this won’t have any effect on that at all.”

Right now, there’s no real need for extra capacity to be built into the grain-handling system, DePape said. But he said that might change as farmers continue to grow larger crops.

CWB plans to continue building its network, but would not comment on any additional asset plans at this time. “ We plan to develop a network of grainhandling assets to help s e c u re C W B a s t r o n g p o s i t i o n i n t h e g ra i n marketing supply chain,” said CWB.

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NEWS

Western Canadian farmland market still strong, but slowing down

Quiet reflections

By Phil Franz-Warkentin Commodity News Service Canada

Fa r m l a n d v a l u e s i n Western Canada remain strong, but the aggressive activity seen in recent years is showing signs of slowing down as the difficulty moving grain this winter takes its toll on prospective buyers.

“There are still definitely buyers, especially for the better-quality properties, but maybe the enthusiasm has been dampened somewhat,” said Grant Tweed, of Century 21 West-Man Realty Ltd. in Brandon, Man. After a number of years of rising prices and rising demand, some properties may be sitting a little longer, he said. From a pricing standpoint, Tweed said a comparable piece of land was generally averaging out to the same price as a year ago, with the odd piece going for a premium but no land declining in value.

“It appears that the market is levelling itself out,” added Bob Lane, of Lane Realty in Regina, Sask. He said land prices were still strong, but agreed with Tweed that it was not moving as fast as in recent years.

The logistics issues that h a m p e re d m ov e m e n t of the record-large crops grown in 2013 meant that some farmers were successful in selling their crops and others weren’t, said Lane. He pointed to those cash flow issues as one factor limiting some of the interest in buying land.

“What we’ve learned from this winter is that ‘you’re not always guaranteed that the money will be there when you need it,’” said Tweed. He said the sobering situation was likely good for the industry in the long term.

“I don’t think we’ll see a big drop,” said Tweed, although there may be a period where the land doesn’t move as quickly.

Tw e e d a d d e d t h a t investment buyers may see a slower rate of return, which could take some of that activity out of the market. However, farm prices in southern Ontario and other areas have climbed at an even faster rate than seen in the Prairies in recent years and he said the scarcity of land there should keep western Canadian land looking attractive to people looking to relocate.

While cropland values may be showing signs of levelling off for the time being, Tweed was noticing an increased demand for grassland from the cattle sector. He said pasture land was in shorter supply, as more of that land has been diverted to annual crops in recent years.

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Derek & Denise Sydor Gilbert Plains, MB | April 10, 2014 · 11 am

2005 CASE IH STX450

2007 VOLVO VN630 & 2001 LODE KING SUPER B

2010 CASE IH 3330 PATRIOT 100 FT

1 MILE SOUTH OF STARBUCK, MB

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CONSTRUCTION ATTACHMENTS, TOOLS, FARM EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES SATURDAY APRIL 12TH 10:00 AM Location: Indoors 218 Brandt St. Steinbach, Manitoba (Hwy #12 South)

FARM SUPPLIES

• Stout Solid Weld-on Skid steer Plate • New Rugged Ranch Squeeze • Stout Walk-Through Pallet Forks Chute w/ Head Gate 48 in. w/ skid steer quick attach • 10ft Corral Panels & Gates • Stout Full-Back Pallet Forks 48 in.

• 8ft Coral Panels & Gates w/ skid steer quick attach • 6ft Range Panels & Gates (new) • Pallet Forks 48 in. w/ skid steer • Quantity Sheep Panels & Gates quick attach • 330ft Rolls Galvanized Farm Fence • 84’’ Hydraulic Skid Steer Snow SKID STEER Plow Dozer ATTACHMENTS & TIRES BUILDINGS & TENTS • Lowe Hyd Auger 750ch w/ 9in & • 16 ft x 22 ft Marquee Event Tent, 12 in w/ skid steer quick attach C/W: 320 sq.ft, one zipper door, 7 • Lowe Hyd Auger 750ch w/ 9in & 12 windows, heavy duty frames and in & 15 in w/ skid steer quick attach fabrics • Stout Brush Grapple XHD84 w/ • 60ft X 40ft X 21ft Gable Truss skid steer quick attach Storage Building C/W: Industrial • Stout Rock Bucket Grapple HD72 PVC Covers, 13’X15’ Drive Through w/ skid steer quick attach Doors at two ends, Waterproof, UV • Stout Receiver Hitch Plate & Fire Resistant • Stout Regular Weld-on Skid steer • 30ft X 65ft X 15ft Peak Ceiling Plate

Double Door Storage Building C/W: Commercial Fabric, waterproof & fire resistant • 4 Person Infrared Corner Sauna Room

INDUSTRIAL TOOLS

• King Power 10,000Ln Diesel Silent Generator, 5Kw • MIG Electric Welder • 50’ Air Hose Reel with Hose 3/8’’ x 50’ • 10ft 20 Drawer Heavy Duty Metal Work Bench w/ Steel Handles • Heavy Duty Tire Changer, 110V • Heavy Duty Wheel Balancer

TRACTORS & EQUIPMENT

• Ford 600 Tractor w/ 3 PTH & Cab • Ford 6000 Tractor • Farm King Y960 3 PTH Snowblower • Patz Bale Chopper/Mixer

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Teulon, MB | April 14, 2014 · 10am

2011 BOURGAULT 6700ST

2011 JOHN DEERE D450 35 FT

AUCTION LOCATION: From GILBERT PLAINS, MB, go 11.2 km (7 miles) South on Hwy 274, then 6.4 km (4 miles) East, yard on North side. GPS: 51.03712, -100,3898 PARTIAL LIST OF EQUIPMENT INCLUDES: 2005 Case IH STX450 Quadtrac · 1993 John Deere 7600 MFWD · 2013 Case IH 8230 Combine · 2012 Case IH 2162 35 Ft Flex Draper · 2011 John Deere D450 35 Ft Swather · 2007 Volvo VN630 Sleeper T/A Truck Tractor · 1994 International 2574 T/A Grain Truck · 2001 Lode King Super B Grain Trailer · 2005 Bourgault 5710 Series II 59 Ft Air Drill · 2011 Bourgault 6700ST Tow-Behind Air Tank · John Deere 1610 41 Ft Cultivator · 2010 Case IH 3330

Patriot 100 Ft Sprayer · 2011 Pattison CB3200 3200 Gallon Liquid Fertilizer Cart · 2013 Brandt 1390HP 13 In. x 90 Ft Mechanical Swing Grain Auger · 2013 Sakundiak HD10-1400 10 In. x 46 Ft Grain Auger · 1996 Sakundiak HD8-1200 8 In. x 40 Ft Grain Auger · 2008 Rem 2500HD Grain Vac · John Deere AMT600 5 Wheel ATV · 2007 Schulte SDX-960 Snow Blower Attachment · 2012 Horst Welding Pallet Forks ...AND MUCH MORE!

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2006 SeedmaSter 60 Ft & 1998 Flexi-Coil 3450

2004 & 2005 John deere 9860StS

AucTion LocATion: From TEULON, MB, go 14.5 km (10 miles) East on Hwy 17 to Hwy 8, then 0.4 km (0.25 miles) South, #9389. GPS: 50.38402, -97.04417 A PARTiAL equiPmenT LiST incLudeS: 2002 John Deere 9520T Track Tractor · 1996 Case IH 9370 4WD · (2) John Deere 9860STS Combine · 2008 John Deere 635F 35 Ft Flex Header · 2005 John Deere 635F

35 Ft Hydra Flex Header · 2004 Westward 9352I 25 Ft Swather · 2006 Seedmaster 60 Ft Air Drill · Rogator 854 90 Ft High Clearance Sprayer · J&M 750 750± Bushel Grain Cart...and much more!

For up-to-date equipment listings, please check our website: rbauction.com Randy Penner: 204.886.2173 (h), 204.785.0432 (c), penn@mymts.net Ritchie Bros. Territory Manager – Travis Sack: 306.280.0829 800.491.4494

Derek Sydor: 204.548.4023 (h), 204.647.4023 (c), jazi@mymts.net Ritchie Bros. Territory Manager – Travis Sack: 306.280.0829 800.491.4494

MACK AUCTION CO. presents a farm equipment auction for Gordon & Edith Kolish (306)722-3610 or (306)737-0610 Sat., Apr 19th, 2014 10:00am. Live internet bidding www.bidspotter.com Directions from East side of Creelman, SK. go 18-mi North to dead end & 1/4-mi W. Watch for signs! Case 9370 4WD tractor w/5,120-hrs; IH 1086 2WD tractor w/6,000-hrs; 2013 MF Hesston WR9725 SP swather w/75-hrs & 30-ft. PU reel; Case IH 2188 Axial Flow SP combine w/2,230 Rotor hrs; 30-ft. Case IH 1020 straight cut header; straight cut header trailer; Koenders poly swath roller; 49-ft. Morris Maxim air drill double shoot w/Morris 7300 air cart; 53-ft.

Friggstad 420 cultivator w/tine harrows; JD 20-ft. offset disc; 32-ft. IH 4700 vibra tiller cultivator; Degelman ground drive rock picker; Crown ground drive rock picker; 100-ft. Bourgault 1450 field sprayer; 1,250-gal poly water tank; 1,000-gal steel water tank; 2001 Volvo tandem axle Hwy tractor w/sleeper; 1996 Doepker tri axle grain truck w/3 compartments & air ride; 1977 GMC 6500 grain truck w/74,500-km; Brandt 10-60 swing auger; Sakundiak 7-41 auger w/Briggs engine; 3, Westeel 2,500-bu bins on wood floor; 2, Westeel 1,600-bu bins on wood floors, plus shop tools & a whole bunch more!

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The Manitoba Co-operator | April 3, 2014

FRASER AUCTION SERVICE LTD. Brandon, MB

Auctioneer: Scott Campbell

Licensed and bonded. P.L. License #918093. Member of M.A.A., S.A.A., A.A.A., A.A.C.

P: 204.727.2001 F: 204.729.9912 W: www.fraserauction.com E: office@fraserauction.com

2014 Auction Spring Calendar UNRESERVED RETIREMENT FARM AUCTION for DANCING HILL FARMS Ltd. DOUG & GLORIA BILY of RUSSELL, MB. - TUESDAY, APRIL 22nd 10:00 AM

DIRECTIONS: From Binscarth, MB (Jct #16 & 478) West on #478 Highway 15.5Kms to Hwy #579 (rd 173W) North on Hwy #579 Rd 173W 5Kms to Stop Sign (Rd 114N) • East on Rd 114N 1.2Kms to Lane #172043 Turn North into Sale site. From (#16 & Road 173W) West of Russell • South on Road 173W 9.8Kms to Stop Sign (Rd 114N) East on Road 114N 1.2Kms to Lane #172043 Turn North into Sale Site.

ORDER OF SALE: 11:00 - 1:00: (misc, shop items and tools, bins & aeration fans) 1:00: (equipment sells) AUCTIONEER NOTES: The Bily’s are retiring from farming and wish to sell their well kept shedded equipment to the highest bidder. Almost all of this premium equipment has always been shedded. Plan to attend this sale.

TRACTORS: • 1999 JD 6410 MFWD 90HP w/Leon 700 Loader, Joystick control, Pwr Quad Trans, Left hand Shuttle, 2 remote Hyd, 3PT, 18.4-34 Rubber Rear, 14.9-24 rubber Front, 6850Hrs showing • 1994 CaseIH 7220 MFWD 155HP w/18 Spd Pwr Shift, 3 Remote Hyd, return line, 3PT, Dual PTO, 20.8R38 Rear Singles, 16.9R28 Front, 5760Hrs Showing • 1988 CaseIH 1896 2WD 95HP w/12 Spd Pwr Shift, 3PT, 2 Remote Hyd, 540 PTO, Diff Locks, 18.4-38 singles, Front Weights, 8888Hrs Showing (Main Bearings done at 6000 Hrs) • CCIL Volvo BM 650 w/Leon 690 Loader, 4 Spd Trans, 2 Remote Hyd, wheel weights, NEW 18.4-34 singles Rear, 2860Hrs showing • 8N Ford Tractor w/3pt • Belt Pulley for 8N Ford • 7’ Cult for 8N Ford • 6’ 3PT Work Saver Blade • 10’ Front Mount Blade • 7’ Front Mount Blade SEED & TILLAGE: • 28’ Bourgault 8800 Floating Hitch Air Seeder w/Bourgault 2115 II Air Tank, 4 Bar Harrows, Granular Kit, 8” Spacing • 27’ Morris Magnum II CP-725 Chisel Plow w/NH3 Kit, 3 Bar Harrows • 67’ Great Northern Field Sprayer w/ 400 Gal Poly Tank, Updated control Box, PTO Pump • 50’ Morris Rangler II Harrow Packer Bar • 45’ Riteway Harrow Bar • 16’ JD One-way Disc • 14’ Deep Tillage • Degelman Rotary Stone Picker w/ Ground Drive & Clutch HARVEST EQUIPMENT: • 1981 Gleaner M2 SP Combine w/13’ AC Header, Renn Pick Up, STD Tran, AC DSL Eng, 2707 eng Hrs, 2110 Sep Hrs showing, (Extra Clean) • (2) IH

914 (Red Top) PT Combines • 24.5’ IH 4000 SP Swather w/UII Pickup Reel, Cab (knife & guards 1 yr old) • 1978 18’ Versatile 400 SP Swather w/Bat Reel • 8’ Farm King Metal Swath Roller • Kendon 180 Bus Gravity Wagon TRUCKS & TRAILER: • Chevy C60 S/A w/14’ B&H, 5+2 Trans, 350 V8 Gas, 9.00-20 Rubber, 32702Miles Showing • 1948 Chevy Loadmaster S/A w/10’ Wooden B&H, 44961Miles showing • 1986 GMC Sierra 2500 2 WD, 4 Spd Std, 350 Gas Eng, Fifth Wheel Ball Hitch, 138,695kms showing • 2002 18’ Duncan T/A Stock Trailer w/single divide, 7000lbs Axles HAYING EQUIPMENT: • 14’ CaseIH 8370 Haybine w/New Guards, 540 PTO • CaseIH 8480 Rd Baler (Approx- 20,000 bales) 540 PTO • Morris M881 Hayhiker self-loading Bale Wagon, Single Arm • MF 6 Wheel Hay Rake • NH Farm Wagon w/Sq Bale Rack • NH270 Sq Baler w/Factory Bale Thrower • New Idea 7’ Bar Mower • 24’ x 12’ McKee Stack mover • 24’ x 12’ McKee Stack Wagon converted to Storage Shed • 90’ Melco Overhead Bale Carrier (will have to be disassembled) AUGERS: • 8”x46’ Westfield PTO Auger • 7”x41’ Westfield Auger w/12HP B&S Engine • 7”x35’ Brandt Auger w/5HP Electric Motor • 8” Versatile auger w/Westfield Swing Hopper • (5) Pencil Augers - Various Lengths • Westfield Tailgate Drill Fill • Wheatheart Bin Sweep • Diamond Seed & Fert Tank • Poly Auger Hoppers GRAIN BINS & FANS:

• 1850 Bus Weninger Hopper Bottom Bin • 1350 Bus Weninger Hopper Bottom Bin • 3300 Bus Butler Flat Bottom Bin • 3000 Bus Butler Flat Bottom Bin • (3) 2400 Bus Butler Flat Bottom Bin • 2750 Bus Behlen Flat Bottom Bin • (3) 12” Aeration Fans • 18” Aeration Fans • Assortment of 12” Aeration Tubes LIVESTOCK EQUIPMENT: • Highline Bale Pro 7000 Cattleman Series Bale Processor, 1000PTO • NH 359 Hammer Mill, Hammers like NEW, Assortment of Screens, 1000PTO, Pwr Bale Feeder • NH 325 S/A Manure Spreader • Grapple Fork • Fork Mount Mineral/Grain Feeder Tank • New Treated Posts • Wire & Fencing • 110 Volt Electric Fencers • (3) Miami Welding Bunk Feeders • Tack box & Show Tack • Poly Bunk Feeder • AI Tank • Tire Feed Troughs • electric Fence Posts • Elevator Scale Converted to Weigh Cattle (Single animal) • Roller mill w/3HP Motor • Calf Hot Box • Calf Puller • 7L Calf Chute • (6) Skirted Rd Bale Feeders • Calf Sleigh • Sorting Sticks/Canes • Assorted Vet Supplies • Dehorners • Taggers • Tattoo Set • Heat Lamps • Forks/shovels etc. • 200 bushel Wooden Self Feeder • 250 Bus Miami Creep Feed w/Panels & wheels HORSE SUPPLIES: • Hanes • (2) Feed Bags (Antique) • Sleigh Pole (Good Shape) FUEL TANKS: • 1000 Gal w/ 110 volt Pump • 500 Gal on stand • (2) 300 Gal on stand LAWN, GARDEN & ATV: • MTD 12.5 HP Lawn Tractor w/38” Deck • Rear Tine Garden Tiller, 5HP

18” • Polaris Magnum 325 4 x 4 Quad w/Front & back Racks, winch, hitch SHOP ITEMS: • Panel box – Conversion from Yard to Farm • tap & die Set • 10” Table Saw (Busy Bee) • Parts Washer • Ramps • Hand Tools (Flat Wrenches/ hammers/sockets/etc) • Battery chargers • Electric Hand Tools • Halogen Lights • Ready Heater • Bolt bins • Pails of NEW – Nuts, Bolts, Washers • Logging Chains • Tow Ropes • Tow Cables • Metal Cutting Chop Saw • Pullers • Jacks • Pails of Fluids (Oil, chemical, etc) • Air Tools • Clevis & Draw Pins • 3/4 Drive SK Socket Set • Trouble Lights • Extension Cords • Portable air Tank • Drill Powered B & D Band Saw • Grease Guns • Comet 180 Arc Welder • (2) Construction Heaters • Hand Saw ANTIQUE ITEMS: • Carter Disc Cleaner • Potato Digger • Nail Kegs • Old Walking Cult • Post Drill • (2) Saw Mandrels • Neck Yokes • Steel Wheels • Grease Pail • Walking Plow • Ice Saw • Wooden Spoke Wheels • Lay Saws • Chevy Antique Car Rim & Tire • Swede Saws • Wooden Chairs • Metal Seats • Egg Crates • Antique Road Grader (Pull Type) • Hub caps • Tumble Bug Scrapper • License Plates • Cream Cans • (2) Stationary engines • Grain Crushers • Nimco Flour Grinder ASSORTMENT OF MISC ITEMS: • 220 Volt Extension Cords • NH3 Hose • Bolts • Hyd hoses • NEW & Used Cult Shovels • 1400 Gal Poly Water Tank • Assorted Lumber • Assorted Metal cut offs • Heavy Steel Barrels • Stone Boat • Platform Scale • Hyd Cyl. • Gopher traps • Gopher Feeders • Torrent Floating Water Pump

For more information contact: DOUG & GLORIA BILY 204-773-3050 or CELL 204-773-6971

UNRESERVED RETIREMENT FARM AUCTION for RICHARDSON BROTHERS FARMS

of MINIOTA, MB. - WEDNESDAY, APRIL 23rd 12:00 NOON DIRECTIONS: From Jct #83 & #24 Hwys (Just South of the town of Miniota, MB) East on #24 Hwy 5Kms to Rd 153W North on Rd 153W 4.5Kms Turn west into sale site. Watch for signs ORDER OF SALE: There is very little small selling so please plan to be at sale prior to noon to get your bidding number.

AUCTIONEER NOTES: The Richardson’s have sold their land and are now retired from farming. Oils and filters in the major equipment will be changed before the sale.

Good maintenance was a big part of the Richardson’s operation and oil changes on the equipment where always done every 100hrs or every fall whichever came first.

Equipment was always put away with fresh oil. Plan to attend this sale!

TRACTORS: • 1993 CaseIH 9280 4WD 375hp w/4 Remote Hyd, Return Line, Quad Range Trans, 6188Hrs Showing, 710/70R38Duals, EZ-Steer System • 1977 JD 8430 4WD 178hp w/3 Remote Hyd, Return Line, 1000 PTO, Quad Range Trans, 9363Hrs Showing • 1984 Case 2294 2WD 131hp w/2 Remote Hyd, Dual PTO, Pwr Shift Trans, 18.4–38 duals, 7010Hrs Showing • 1979 Case 2290 2WD 130hp w/standard, 2 Remote Hyd, Dual PTO, 5010Hrs Showing, 18.4-38 Duals INDUSTRIAL: • Case 780 2WD Loader Back Hoe w/Extend-A-Hoe, Clam bucket on Loader, Toothed Bucket on Hoe, 336 Turbo engine, 4 Stick controls, 4420Hrs Showing

HARVEST EQUIPMENT: • 2004 MacDon 8140 Harvest Pro SP Swather w/25’ MacDon 972 Header, Pick Up Reel, DBL Swath, 1143 Eng Hrs Showing, 932 Cutting Hrs Showing • 1993 25’ MF200 SP Swather w/UII Pick Up Reel, 1423Hrs Showing • 1987 JD 8820 Titan II SP Combine w/Air Foil Sieves, Chopper, Long Auger, 3357Hrs Showing • 1983 IH 1460 SP Combine w/IH810 Header, Melroe 388 Pick Up, 3398Hrs Showing • 30’ JD 230 Straight Cut Header w/ Pick-Up Reel, 4 Wheel Transport • 18’ IH Straight Cut Header w/Pick-Up Reel, (Fits 1460) • 8’ Douglas Poly Swath Roller SEED & TILLAGE: • 2010 72’ Summers Heavy Harrows • 39’ Morris Maxim

Air Drill w/Springfield 180 Bus Seed Tank & 1450 Gal Liquid Cart, John Blue Liquid Pump, 2” Liquid fill Pump, 7.5” Spacing, Rubber/Steel Packers • 27’ CaseIH 5600 Chisel Plow w/3 bar Flexi-Coil Harrows • 14’ Morris TD-81 Tandem Disc w/Smooth Blades • 60’ Morris Hyd Harrows • Degelman Ground Drive Rotary Stone Picker TRUCKS & TRAILER: • 1993 Western Star Day Cab Highway Tractor w/Detroit 450HP Engine, 13 Spd Trans, Engine Brake, 24.5 Rubber, 371,427Kms Showing, SAFETIED • 1992 40’ Load King T/A Double Hopper Grain Trailer w/Roll Tarp, 24.5 Rubber, SAFETIED • 1975 GMC 9500 T/A w/18’ B+H, Detroit DSL Eng, 9 Spd Trans, 231,435 Miles Showing,

SAFETIED • 1976 GMC 6500 S/A w/15’ B+H, 5+2 Trans, 366 Gas Engine, 65294 Miles Showing GRAIN HANDLING EQUIPMENT: • 2007 Brandt 5000 Grain Vac w/1000 PTO • 10”x60’ Farm King PTO Swing Hopper Auger • 8”x1600 Sakundiak PTO Auger • 7”x1400 Sakundiak Auger w/11HP Honda Eng • 8” Johnson Transfer Auger • Bin Sweep ASSORTMENT OF MISC ITEMS: • Powermate Portable air Compressor • Shop Vac • (2) 1250 Gal Poly Liquid Fert Tanks (Green) • Small Assortment of Farm Related Tools & Misc

For more information contact: Dennis Richardson 204-771-3338 darichardson@highspeedcrow.ca Dale Richardson 204-792-6958 dalerich@mymts.net

UNRESERVED RETIREMENT FARM AUCTION for EHR FARMS LTD

of GLENELLA, MB. - THURSDAY, APRIL 24th 12:00 NOON DIRECTIONS: From Glenella, MB (Jct #261 & #462) 8.5Km North on #462 to Rd #111N 1.5Kms East on Rd #111N to Rd #74W 1Km North on Rd #74W to Sale Site on East side. Watch for signs.

ORDER OF SALE: There is very little small selling so major equipment will sell early.

AUCTIONEER NOTES: EHR Farms Ltd has sold its land and will be selling off its equipment to the highest bidder. EHR Farms run an approx 400 head cow/calf operation and has lots to offer on sale day. Mark this date on your calendar and plan to come spend the afternoon with us at this sale.

TRACTORS: • 2005 JD 7720 MFWD w/JD 746 SL loader, 8’ bucket/grapple, approx 7000hrs showing, quick hitch 3pt, 3 hyd remotes, IVT transmission, 600/65/28 front tires 620/70/42 rear tires • 1981 JD 3140 w/JD 148 loader with factory plumbed hydraulics with bucket and grapple, factory 3pt, 2 hyd remotes, 18.4/34 rear tires good condition on near new front tires, approx 11,000hrs showing • 3pt bale fork fits JD 148 loader • 6’ loader fork fits JD 148 & 158 heavy tines used for cleaning up bush rows HAYING & HARVEST EQUIPMENT: • 2005 JD 567 rd baler w/mega wide pick-up, auto chain oiler, twine only (very good condition) • 2009 JD 946 MOCO 13.5’ impeller conditioner less than 3000 acres cut since new • 2003 JD 704 12 wheel V rake • JD 7721 PT

combine w/212 JD pick up, chaff spreader and chopper • Drive on swather transport

72’ Flexi-Coil System 50 auto fold sprayer w/650 US gallon tank, electronic controls, hyd pump

SEED & TILLAGE: • 31’ JD 1600 deep tiller w/12” sweeps, 3 bar Flexi-Coil harrows • 35’ IHC deep tiller w/4” shovels • 41’ Wilrich Airseeder w/7” spacing, 1” knock on Bourgault openers, 3 bar harrows, hyd fan • 19’ Co-op 203 deep tiller w/12” sweeps, 3 bar harrows • 12’ Cockshutt deep tiller w/4” shovels • 18’ JD 100 deep tiller w/12” sweeps • (3) JD 1900 15’ triplex discers w/harrows • (2) IHC 310 16’ discers in good seeding condition • 35’ Allied Diamond hydraulic auto fold harrow draw bar (3’ sections) • 70’ Farm King true auto fold harrows w/HD 5’ sections • 51’ Herman auto fold hyd harrows • 40’ Flexi-Coil harrow packer bar w/P-20 packers’, end pull transport • Rock-o-matic 546 PTO driven rock picker •

TRUCKS & TRAILER: • 1984 Ford LTL 9000 t/a truck w/good running 350 Cummins, 13spd Trans, 20ft silage box with silage end gate, NO TOD documents but trucks in good mechanical condition • 1996 Sokal 20’x7’ gooseneck t/a stock trailer w/torsion axles • 15’ 3ton box and hoist trailer made from grain truck • 1986 Dodge ½ ton 4x4 STD Tran, running GRAIN HANDLING EQUIPMENT: • 12’ Richardson Hi dump silage wagon w/large floatation tires 16.9x26 • 8”x51’ Westfield PTO auger • 6”x36’ Allied auger w/9hp B&S motor

LIVESTOCK RELATED ITEMS & EQUIPMENT: • 40’ hay rack w/5th wheel steer dual semi tires front and back hauls (21) 5’x6’ bales pipe style construction • 4 farm wheel wagon • 2004 Real Industries crowding tub w/transport and selfcatch Headgate • 35 bushel PTO driven grain cart for feeding grain • (7) 32’ silage bunks • (1) 30’ round bale feeder made from 2 7/8” pipe • (3) 16’ bale feeders made from 2 7/8” pipe • Round bale feeders • 250 gallon poly mineral lick tub • Assortment of 10’-12’- 14’ and 16’ panels • (4) 24’ free standing panels ASSORTMENT OF MISC ITEMS: • (3) 18.4x26 combine tires on rims in good condition • 10’x12’ wooden bin good plywood construction on skids • White 17hp 42” cut ride on lawn mower w/hydrostatic Trans • 500 gallon diesel tank and stand • 500 gallon fuel tank • 300 gallon fuel tank

For more information contact: EHR FARMS Ltd. 204-496-2029 or Email b_ehr@hotmail.com

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The Manitoba Co-operator | April 3, 2014

FRASER AUCTION SERVICE LTD. Brandon, MB

Auctioneer: Scott Campbell

Licensed and bonded. P.L. License #918093. Member of M.A.A., S.A.A., A.A.A., A.A.C.

P: 204.727.2001 F: 204.729.9912 W: www.fraserauction.com E: office@fraserauction.com

2014 Auction Spring Calendar UNRESERVED FARM AUCTION

for THE ESTATE of RJ “BOB” RICHARDS of KILLARNEY, MB. - FRIDAY, APRIL 25th 10:00 AM

DIRECTIONS: From: Killarney, MB. (Jct of Hwy #18 & Gold Course Road Just North of Town of Killarney) 4 Miles West on Golf Course Road 1 3/4 Miles North Turn East up lane to sale sight. Watch for signs.

ORDER OF SALE: 10:00 - 12:30: (shop tools, pallet lots, Livestock Panels & Feeders) 12:30 - 1:00: (major equipment begins to sell) AUCTIONEER NOTES: This sale will be magaged in conjunction with Warren Wright & Wright’s Auction Service Ltd. TRACTORS: • 2006 JD 6420 MFWD 90HP w/JD 640 SL Loader, Joystick, bucket & grapple, 3 PT, Dual PTO, Pwr Reverser, Triple Hyd, Front Fenders, Power Quad Trans, 24 Spd, 16.9–R24 Front Rubber, 18.4R38 Rear Rubber, 4000hrs showing • 1984 JD 8450 4WD 186 PTO HP w/4 Value Hyd, 1000 PTO, Quad Trans, Air Seeder return Line, Turbo, 9504Hrs Showing • 1945 JD A, 39HP, 540 PTO • 1943 JD A, 39HP, Narrow Front, 540 PTO HARVEST EQUIPMENT: • 1986 CaseIH 1680 sp Combine w/Grain Scan Monitor, Air Foil Sieves, Straw Chopper, 30.5L – 32 Front Rubber, 14.9-24 Rear Rubber, 1015 Pick-Up Header, 3877Hrs Showing • 1983 24’ 810 IH Straight cut Header • 25’ Case IH 725 PT Swather w/540 PTO, Keer Sheer, Very Straight • 6’ Blanchard Swath Roller SEED & TILLAGE: • 95’ Flexi Coil System 62 Sprayer w/800 Gal Poly Tank, Disc Markers, Hyd Pump, Chem Mix Tank • 60’ Herman Harrow Bar w/400 Imp Gal Poly Tank • 31’ Case IH 4700 Vibra Tiller, 3 Row Harrows • 30’ Flexi-Coil P30 Packer Bar, Hyd • 28’ Flexi Coil 300 A Air Seeder, 12’ Spacing, 4 Bar Flexi-Coil Harrows • Flexi Coil 1330 Dual Tank, Rear Hitch, Hyd Single Shoot, Hyd Drive Fan • 25’ Morris CP-725 Chisel Plow w/3 bar Morris Harrows, NH3 Kit, Tank Hitch • 15’ Double Disk Smooth Blades, JD cylinder • 14’ Robin Deep Tiller

HAYING EQUIPMENT: • 2005 JD 567 Rd Baler w/Mega wide Pick-Up, Cover Edge Wrap, 1000 PTO, Hyd Twin Tie Arms, 5’x6’ Bale, Light Kit • 2003 14’ NH 1475 PT Haybine w/540 PTO, Dual Knife Drive, Rubber on Rubber Roller, Hyd Pump • Inland Hayliner 2000 Rd Baler Picker w/Dual Arms • GA 3200 GT Kuhn Rotary Hay Rake, 9 Arms, 540 PTO • Peacock Industrial Model 20 Bale Inoculator • Biotal Inoculants Bale Inoculator OTHER EQUIPMENT: • 5 Yard Ashland Hyd Scraper • Mel-Cam 410 Stone Picker GRAIN HANDLING & AUGERS: • 6”x35’ Scoop–A-Second Auger w/GX390 13HP Honda Motor • 7”x41’ Westfield Auger w/Honda 20 HP Motor, Wheatheart Bin Sweep • Pencil Augers • Drill Fill Augers GRAIN BINS & AREATION FAN: • (11) Westeel Rosco 1650 bushel flat bottom 14’ diameter bins (2 have aeration), (4 have wall ladders), (6 have lid openers) • Behlen 2900 bushel flat bottom 14’ diameter bin w/lid opener • McLeod 1400 bushel flat bottom 14’ diameter bin • GSI Model ILC-318-IC 220 volt aeration fan TRUCKS & TRAILERS: • 1979 GMC 7000 s/a Grain Truck w/15’x8’ Box, Roll Tarp, 5+2 Trans, V8 engine, 11R–22.5 Rubber, Plumbed for Drill Fill, 95929Kms showing

• 1976 IH 1700 Loadstar s/a Grain Truck w/15’x8’ Super Box II, Roll Tarp, 5+2 Trans, V8 engine, 10.00–20 Rubber, Plumbed for Drill Fill, 87244 Miles showing • 1962 Ford Fairlane, 4 Door, 170 CU Inch, 6 Cyl, 3 Spd on the tree, 74159 Miles Showing • 16’ Bumper hitch t/a Convertible Flat Deck/Stock Trailer w/Center Divide Gate, (Stock Body Removable to become a flat deck trailer) • Farm King 4 Wheel Trailer w/ 19’ Homemade Steel Round Bale Deck LIVESTOCK EQUIPMENT: • Bale King Vortex 3000 Bale processor w/Left Hand Discharge, 1000 PTO • NH 357 Mix Mill w/Power Bale Feed, Hyd Unloading Auger, Long Auger, 540 PTO, One Turn left on Hammers, 2 Grain & 1 Hay Screen • Oat roller w/5HP 220 Electric Motor, Mounted on Back of Mix Mill • Rathwell Ind Portable Cattle Squeeze w/Headgate, Palp Cage, Shoot & Crowding Tub, (all one Unit) • Miami Welding Self Feeder on rubber w/ Mineral Station, About 300-400 BU • (2) Lewis Cattle Oilers • Miami Welding Calf Creep Feeder w/Panels & Mineral Station • 10’ Miami Welding Bunk Feeders • (2) Poly Bunk Feeders • (4) Wooden Calf Shelters on Skids • Assortment of Livestock Panels (14’, 12’, 10’ & 8’ some with rebar, some 1” x 1” Tube) • (2) Round Bale Feeders (One with Skirt) • Lorentz PS 150 Solar Panel Livestock Watering System LIVESTOCK EQUIPMENT SUPPLIES: • Shop Built Hyd Wire Roller • Post Hole Auger – Older 12 volt • Tru-Test

Speedrite Battery Fencer w/Solar Panel • (2) Rolls of NEW Stucco Wire • Steel Post (for electric fence) • Electric Fence Wire • Insulators • NEW Double Strand Barb Wire • Stock Doctor • Calf Sleigh • Burdizzos • Bullnose Rings • Other Vet Supplies 3PT EQUIPMENT & ATTACHMENTS: • 7’ Buhler/Farm King Rotary Cutter, 540 PTO • 7’ Blade, Model H-AUB12, 3PT • 5’ JD Bucket • Farm King Snow Blower, 3PT w/Hyd Shoot, Dual Auger, 540 PTO • Bale Fork – Quick Detach – to fit 620 JD Loader • Post Pounder, 3PT SHOP ITEMS: • B&D Skill Saw • B&D Electric Drill • Mastercraft Miter Saw • Mastercraft rechargeable Drill • Air Stapler • Shop Mate Jig Saw • Lighter OP Light • Lighter Air Compressor w/gauge • Coleman 115V Air Compressor, 5HP, 40 Gal (Portable) • Portable Air Compressor w/3/4 HP Motor • Powermate 10 Gal Air Tank • Karcher GVC 160 Power Washer, Gas, 2600 PSI, 2.3 GPM • Clean Machine 1200 Power Washer • AC-225 Lincoln Welder w/ Helmet & Cables • LKS Hi-Low Arc Welder • Roller Stand • Craftsman Radial Arm Saw • Henry Craftsmaster Wood Lath • Henry Craftsmaster Table Saw • Rockwell Beaver Drill Press 700 • Comet HD Bench Grinder • Mastercraft Angle Grinder • (NEW) B & D Variable Speed Drill • Moto Master 6-12 Battery Charger • 6/12V Battery Charger • Mr. Heater Propane Heater • Skill Saw • Router, Drills • Dewalt

For more information contact: Wright’s Auction Service Ltd 204-534-7997 or Fraser Auction Service Ltd 204-727-2001

UNRESERVED FARM AUCTION for LORRAINE PAYETTE ( THE ESTATE of HUBERT PAYETTE) of SWAN LAKE, MB. - MONDAY, APRIL 28th 11:00 AM

DIRECTIONS: From Holland, MB (Jct Hwy #2 & #34) 19.5Kms South on #34 to Road #30N 2.4Kms West on Road #30N to Drive Way Marker #62069 North into Sale Site. From Jct Hwy #23 & #34 (4 Corners) 5kms North to Road #30N 2.4Kms West on Road #30N to Drive Way Marker #62069 North into Sale Site. Watch for Signs ORDER OF SALE: 11:00 - 1:00: (tools, parts, misc ) 1:00: (equipment begins to sell) AUCTIONEER NOTES: Due to Mr. Hubert Payette’s sudden passing Lorraine will be offering up their well kept line up of equipment. Most of the units have been shedded. Hubert and Lorraine farmed a section of land and built a very nice line of equipment over their farming career. Everything sells to the highest bidder. Please plan to attend this sale.

TRACTORS: • 1991 JD 8760 4WD, 300 HP w/New 20.8-38 Duals, 3 Remote Hyd, Return Line, Ezee Steer, Quad Range Trans, 6295Hrs Showing • 1985 Versatile 836 Designation 6 4WD 210hp, w/210 HP, 1000 PTO, 4 Remote Hyd, return line, 18.4-38 Duals, 15 Spd Std Trans, L10A Cummins Eng, Decelerator, 7122hrs showing • 1974 John Deere 4430 Tractor 126hp w/FEL & 2 forks – round Bale & 2 Prong, bucket, dual Wheels, 3 PT Hitch, 9492hrs showing • 1953 JD 60 Tractor w/Hand Clutch, PTO, 3 PT, (Not Running) GUIDENCE SYSTEMS: • (2) Ezee Steer 500 Series SPRAYERS: • 90’ Wilmar Air Ride High clearance Sprayer w/4Cyl JD DSL Eng, Hyd Track Adjustment Ezee Steer, Hyd Boom Height Controls, 500 Gal Poly Tank, MP 5000 Spray Controls, 2” Fill Lines, Mix Tank, 5 Plex Nozzle Bodies, 2 sets of Tires & Rims, 9.5R48 Narrow Tires (Very Poor) & 18.4-26 Wide Tires, 5270Hrs Showing • 90’ Westeel PT Field Sprayer w/600 Gal Poly Tank, Hyd Pump, Peacock Foam Markers TRUCK & TRAILERS: • 1998 Mack CH613 T/A Grain Truck w/20’ Cancade Box &

Hoist, Michael’s Select Roll Tarp, 427HP Mack Eng, 9 Speed Trans, Engine Brake, Air Ride, Rear Air Supply, Pintle Hitch, Rear Hoist Controls, 24.5” Rubber, Remote Chute Opener, 999,370Kms showing, SAFETIED • 1975 Ford 600 S/A w/15’ B+H, Roll Tarp, 330 V8 Gas, 4+2 Trans, 9.00–20 Rubber, Rear Receiver Hitch, Plumbed for Drill Fill, 47110 Miles Showing • 1993 GMC 1500 4x4 Ext Cab Pick Up w/5th Wheel Hitch, V8, Auto Trans, Pwr Windows, Pwr Locks, Air, Cruise, Tilt, 297,940kms Showing • 1990 Dodge Dakota 2Wd Ext Cab Pick Up w/3.9 Liter V6, Auto Trans, Air, Tilt, Cruise, 272,861Kms Showing • 1974 Dodge D300 w/10’ B+H, 600 Gal Poly water Tank, V8 Gas, 4 Spd Std Trans, 94753 Miles showing, NOT RUNNING HARVEST EQUIPMENT: • 1990 JD 9600 SP Combine w/JD 914 Pick Up, 38” Duals, Air Foil Chaffers, Chaff Spreader, Fine Cut Chopper, Long Auger, 4843Sep Hrs Showing, 6986Eng Hrs Showing • 24’ JD 224 Straight Cut Header w/Batt Reels • 22’ CCIL 722 SP DSL Swather w/UII Pick Up Reel, DSL Swath, 4Cyl DSL Eng, 2319Hrs showing • 8’ Poly Swath Roller • Labtronics 919 Moisture Tester w/Scale GRAIN HANDLING EQUIPMENT • JLCO Big Red Propane Continuous Batch Grain Dryer w/wet &

dry augers with Electric Motors, Fully electric with panel Box & Phase-O-Matic Rotary Phase Converter, Running Gear, Manuals • 10”x60’ Buhler/ Farm King PTO Swing Hopper Auger w/540 PTO, Reverse Kit, s/n21500372 • 1990 Westfield Auger 8” x 51’, PTO Drive • Big Daddy Poly Auger Hopper HAYING EQUIPMENT: • 1977 NH 315 Sq Baler • 37’ Agri-Trail Bale Wagon w/ S/A Converter Dolly Front End, Tandem Duals Back End, Bale Ext Front & Back, Pipe Construction Deck • NH #55 Side Delivery Rake • Bale Elevator SEED & TILLAGE: • 20’ IH 496 Tandem Disc w/Smooth Blades Front & Back, Scrapers • 36’ IH 4700 Field Cult w/Liquid Fert Kit, 3 Bar Degelman Harrows • 31’ IH 55 Chisel Plow w/2 bar Harrows • 24’ IH 6200 D/D Press Drills w/Rubber Press Wheels, Disk Markers, Track Erasers, Mounted Tarps • 1000 Gal Inland Liquid Fert Caddy w/Ground Drive Pump • 60’ Laurier Hyd Harrows w/ Newer Tines • 40’ Blanchard Coil Packer Bar w/P20 Coils • 15 Section Diamond Harrows • 5 Bottom Melroe Plow • 12’ Glencoe Field Cult w/2 Bar Harrows • 12’ Tillage converted to Root Rake • Drive over Drill Transport • Westfield Tailgate Drill Fill • Used

Harrow Tines • Crops Lifters • Cult Shovels LIVESTOCK EQUIPMENT: • Gehl 250 S/A Manure Spreader w/Single Beater • (3) 4 Wheel Farm Wagons w/Rack Decks • Ritchie Water Bowl • Feeder panels • Mineral Feeder w/Wind Vane • (7) Skirted Road Bale Feeders • Cattle Chute w/Headgate & lift slings • (2) Cattle Oilers • (6) 10’ Poly Bunk Feeders • Rubbermaid Water Trough • Calf Puller Chains 3PT EQUIPMENT: • 6.5’ IH 3PT Snow Blower • 6’ (approx.) Wide 3 PT, PTO, Green & Yellow Mulcher TIRES: • NEW 9.5R48 (230/95R48) Sprayer Tire • NEW 14.9-24 Rear Combine Tire • 23.1-30 Tire on JD Rim (Used) • (8) 20.8-38 Tractor Tires (Used) TANKS & PUMPS: • (2) 1250Gal Poly Tanks • Skid Tank w/Built in Tool Box, 12 Volt Pump • 2” Honda Water Pump w/Banjo Pump • 2” Honda Water Pump • Large Roll of 3” Blue Discharge Hose (several hundred feet)

For more information contact: Fraser Auction Office 204-727-2001 office@fraserauction.com

UNRESERVED RETIREMENT DISPERSAL for ROY LEITCH LIVESTOCK LTD

of CLANWILLIAM, MB. - SATURDAY, MAY 3rd 10:00 AM DIRECTIONS: From Clanwilliam, MB. North 2.7Kms on #262 to #266 (Polonia Rd). East on #266 8Kms to Rd 97W North on Rd 97W 1Km to Driveway #94088. Watch for Signs ORDER OF SALE: 10:00 - 1:00: (parts, shop items, panels, feeders, bins, stock handling equipment, tanks, building items, vet supplies, ect.) 1:00: (trucks, trailers, major equipment sells) AUCTIONEER NOTES: Leitch Livestock Ltd has been a Premier livestock buyer of both cattle and sheep throughout Western Canada since 1975. Roy operated his order buying business as well as a 1600 cow ranch and a 45,000 head feedlot for sheep. After 39 years of serving the livestock industry Roy has decided it is time to retire. This will be a huge sale with lots to offer both the ranching and the trucking sides of the industry. We will sell all assets of Roy’s Brandon, MB and Regina, SK feedlots plus everything from the Clanwilliam ranch. All sells in one day at the ranch! Plan to come and spend the day with us at this very large premium livestock related retirement sale. DON’T MISS IT!!!

WHEEL LOADERS & SKID STEER LOADERS: •1994 CAT IT 24F Wheel Loader 105HP w/14,930hrs showing, 17.5R25 Rubber, Smooth Edge 2.4 yard Bucket •1989 Case W14B Special Wheel Loader 90HP w/ 1.5 yard Bucket & Grapple, 14,400Hrs Showing •2005 Case 60XT Skid Steer Loader 75HP w/ Cab Heat, Aux hyd, 7280hrs showing •Case 1835E Skid Steer Loader w/ bucket & Grapple, 5990 Hrs Showing TRACTORS: •1997 JD 7610 MFWD 120HP w/16 Spd Trans Quad Range, Dual PTO, 3 Remote Hyd, Diff Lock, 20.8R38 Rear Rubber, 420/85R28 (16.9R28) Front, Front Fender, 6870 Hrs Showing •1995 Case IH 7210 Magnum MFWD 130HP w/ Case IH 710 Loader, 3 PT, 3 Remote Hyd, Dual PTO, 18 Spd Pwr Shift, 20.8R38 Rear Rubber, 16.9R28 Front Rubber, 7400 Hrs Showing •1988 Case IH 7130 MFWD 173HP w/ 1000 PTO, 3 Remote Hyd, 18 Spd Pwr Shift, 650/65R42 Single Rear, 16.9 – 28 Front, Front Weights TRUCKS & TRAILERS: •2008 Peterbuilt Highway Tractor w/ DBL High rise Bunk, Fridge, 18 Spd Trans, CAT C15 625HP Eng, 24.6 Rubber, 1,166,656kms showing, Wood Grain Interior, 12,000 Fronts, 40,000 Rears, SAFETIED •2008 Ford F350 Super Duty Lariat 4 door Crew Cab w/6.4 liter Power Stroke Turbo Dsl engine, auto trans, 4x4 Off Road Package, 5th wheel hitch,

HD receiver hitch, box liner, Fully load interior with heated leather, Navigation System, full gauge package, 8’ box, 6 passenger, running boards, 13,000lbs GVWR, 168,511kms showing, SAFTIED •2001 Ford F250 4x4 Ext Cab Truck w/ DSL Engine, STD Tran, SAFETIED •24’ Load Trail 5th Wheel T/A Flat Deck Trailer •2008 26’ Merritt T/A 5th Wheel Stock Trailer w/ Roll up back door, 2 Partition gates, 17.5 Rubber •2008 24’ Wilson PSGN-8124T T/A Aluminum Stock Trailer •2001 Merritt 48’ T/A Livestock Liner Trailer w/ 4 Rails Decking, 24.5 rubber, SAFETIED •2000 48’ Wilson T/A Livestock Liner Trailer w/ 24.5 Rubber, 4 rails of decking, SAFETIED •1997 21’ Real Industries T/A Stock Trailer •1995 53’ Merritt Triple Axel Livestock Liner Trailer w/ 22.5 Rubber, 4 Rails of Decking, SAFETIED •1992 48’ Merritt Livestock Liner Trailer w/ 24.5 Rubber, 4 rails of decking, SAFETIED WAGONS: •33’ T/A Bale Wagon •24’ 4 Wheel Bale Wagon •2 Wheel Utility Wagon LIVESTOCK EQUIPMENT: •Haybuster Big Bite H-1100E Tub Grinder on T/A Dueled 5th Wheel Trailer w/ 3406 Cat, 460HP Self Contained Engine •Haybuster 2650 Bale Processor w/1000 PTO •Cattlelac 520 4 Auger Mixer Feed Wagon w/ Weightronix 615 Scale, 1000 PTO, 445/65R22.5 Rubber (Used only 6 Months like NEW) •Henke Kwik Mixer 2540 4 Auger

Mixer Feed Wagon w/ Mix Weight MI Micro Processor Indicator & Scale, 1000 PTO, 24.5 duals •Bale King Vortex R2000 Bale Processor w/ 1000 PTO •NH 352 Mix Mill w/ 540 PTO, 4 Screens •NH195 T/A Manure Spreader w/ DBL Floor Chains, Poly Floor, Single Beater, 1000 PTO •2003 Leon 425 Silver Spreader T/A Manure Spreader w/ Hydro Push, Poly Floor, Poly Sites, DBL Beater, 1000 PTO •EzeeOn 2400 Post Pounder •(25) 30’ Free Stand Drill Stem Panels •(21) 30’ Free Standing Panels w/ Windbreaks •(4) 30’ Panels with Gates •Assorted Panels & Gates •Cattle Squeeze Chute (was on scale but was in a fire) •Huge Assortment of 1” Sq Tube Panels - Assorted Lengths •Panel Trailer •NEW Poly Ritchie Omni fount 10 4 Side Waterer w/ SS Bowl •(12) Hi-Hog Panels w/ Walk thru Gates •Assortment of Hi-Hog Panels •Maternity Pen w/ Headgate •(7) 24’ Drill Stem Feed Bunks •(5) 2 Bale Feeders •(1) Bale Ring •500 Bus Creep Feeder on Skids •250 Bus Easy Way Creep Feeder on Wheels w/ Panels •250 Bus Cypress Ind Creep Feeder on Wheels w/ Panels •150 Bus Cypress Ind Creep Feeder on Wheels •150 Bus Miami Creep Feeder on Wheels w/ Panels •(7) Metal Bunk Feeders •4 Bale Feeder •Several Mineral Feeder & Feed Tubs •(2) Lewis Cattle Oilers w/ Mineral tubs •Poly Mineral Tubs •(9) Metal Calf Shelters •(3) Poly Liquid Feed Lick Tanks •(3) Round Bale Ring w/Skirt •Portable Loading Chute •Hot Box for Calves

For more information contact: Roy Leitch 204-729-7791

BINS: •1250 Bus Westeel Bin on Retro Hopper •Hopper Bottom Feed Bin •Wooden Feed Bin 3 PT EQUIPMENT & ATTACHMENTS: •10’ Glencoe 3PT Cultivator •Manure Bucket w/Peloquin Grapple (Mounts to IT Quick Attach) •3 PT Bale Fork •8’ Schulte 9600 3 PT Snow Blower, 540 PTO, Single Auger •8’ Degelman Front Mount Blade GRAIN HANDLING EQUIPMENT: •dk Vac-u-vator Grain Vac w/ Steel & Rubber Hoses, 540 PTO •13”x71’ Spray-Air 4271 PTO Swing Hopper Grain Auger w/540 PTO, Mechanical Drive on Swing Hopper •(3) 8”x26’ Westfield Auger w/5HP Electric Motor •6”x36’ Westfield auger w/9HP Honda Engine •4” Pencil Auger w/Electric Motor •Wheatheart Bin Sweep SEED & TILLAGE: •60’ Herman Harrows w/ Poly Tank •10’ Deep Tillage TANKS & PUMP: •(2) 1250 Gal Poly Tanks •1000 Gal Fuel Tank w/ 110 Volt Pump (2 Years Old) •Bead Blaster Tank •2” Water Pump w/ B & S Engine LEISURE: •Honda 200 3 Wheeler SHOP EQUIPMENT & PARTS: •Miller Blue Star 145 CC/DC Welder w/ 4500 Watt Generator,

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SATURDAY APRIL 12TH AT 11 AM CST TANTALLON, SK

Birsay, SK | April 9, 2014 · 12 Noon – Sharp

LOCATED 6 MILES WEST OF TANTALLON

FOR INFORMATION CALL MARSHA AT 306-643-4413

FARM EQUIPMENT AUCTION TRENT REDPATH AND GAYLA REDPATH MONDAY APRIL 14TH AT 11 AM CST GAINSBOROUGH, SK

LOCATED 11 MILES SOUTH OF GAINSBOROUGH AND ¾ MILE EAST

SALE INCLUDES: 2010 Kabota B2620 4 wheel drive w/ LA 364 loader, 3 pth only 186 hours • 1994 Case IH 7240 MFD w/ 10,600 hours • 1976 JD 4630 w/ 8118 hours• JD 4430 w/ 158 loader • Ford 8N w/ 3 pth • NH TR 97 SP combine • NH TR 98 SP combine • 1995 & 1998 Mac Don 960 – 36’ straight headers • 1994 Melroe 220 spray coupe w/ 888 hours • Flexi-coil 650 – 120’ field sprayer • Bourgault 8800 – 36’ air seeder w/ 2155 tank • 1965 GMC 960 w/ 16’ steel box, 84,500 miles • 1962 IHC tandem w/ 19’ steel box • 2007 Continental Toy Hauler • 24’ homebuilt gooseneck • 18’ DoubleAA tandem car hauler • 2007 Cruiser Cross Road 32 ½’ gooseneck travel trailer ( loaded ) • 2006 Bayliner F18 boat w/ tow bar, 4.3 Merc inboard and Ezee load trailer • 2004 Yamaha gas 4 wheel golf cart • Plus a full line of farm equipment and misc.

FOR INFORMATION CALL TRENT AT 306-339-7736

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MACK AUCTION CO. presents a farm equipment auction for Garnet & Barb Hart (306)861-2905 Fri., Apr. 11th, 2014 10:00am. Directions from Weyburn, SK go 9-mi East on Hwy 13 & 10.5-mi North. Watch for Signs! Live internet bidding www.bidspotter.com Ford Vers 846 4WD tractor w/4,270-hrs; Case 2390 2WD tractor w/5,595-hrs; MF 90 2WD tractor w/FEL; JD 9610 Maximizer SP combine w/2,648 sep hrs & fresh Green Light; 30-ft. JD 930 straight cut header; straight cut header trailer; 24-ft. Case IH 4000 SP swather w/Honeybee knife; JD swath fluffer; 36-ft. Harmon 3680 air drill double shoot w/Flexi Coil 1610 air cart; 42-ft. Friggstad cultivator w/Beeline applicator; 35-ft. IH 645 cultivator w/Anhydrous kit; 45-ft. IH medium duty cultivator; 22-ft.

MF DT cultivator; 2, 12-ft. Melroe disc drills; Flexi Coil end tow tine harrow packer bar; 1978 Chev C-60 grain truck w/steel box & roll tarp; 2001 Chev Silverado 2500 extended cab truck; 1964 Dodge 500 grain truck; 1978 GMC 3/4-Ton truck; 36-ft. farm use grain cart; shopbuilt tandem dual dolly converter trailer; 70-ft. Flexi Coil 55 field sprayer, Chem Handler III, Honda 2-in. water pump, 1,200gal poly water tank; Trimble EZ Guide & EZ Steer GPS; 2, Westeel 3,800-bu hopper bottom bins; 5 Westeel Rosco 1,900-bu hopper bottom bin; Westeel & Twister 2,250-bu hopper bottom bins; Friesen 50-Ton fertilizer bin; 2, Westeel 2,000-bu bins on wood; 2, Twister 2,000-bu bins on wood floors; Westeel Rosco 2,500-bu bin on cement; Westeel Rosco 1,900-bu bin on cement; Rosco 1,350-bu bin on cement; Inland 1,400-bu bins on cement; 5, wood grain bins; Westfield MK 10-61 swing auger; Wheatheart BH 8-51 auger w/hyd mover; Brandt 8-45 auger w/Kohler 20-HP engine; Pool 8-35 auger w/bin sweep & 16-HP Kohler engine; Pool 8-40 auger w/20-HP Wisconscin; Grain Guard 3-HP aeration fan; Caldwell 3-HP aeration fans; Grain Guard heater; Stormax Deluxe Bin temperature monitor; Degelman PTO rock picker; 1,000-gal anhydrous tank & trailer; shopbuilt land leveler; Yardworks riding lawn mower; floating slough pump & hose; propane scare cannon, plus much more!! Visit www.mackauctioncompany.com for sale bill & photos. Join us on Facebook & Twitter.

(306)421-2928 or (306)487-7815 Mack Auction Co. PL 311962

SATURDAY APRIL 19TH AT 11 AM DST

TO BE HELD AT TAYLOR AUCTIONS LOCATED 1 MILE NORTH OF MELITA, MB ON # 83 HIGHWAY

SALE INCLUDES: Unique One of a Kind 1942 Farmall Double A w/ rear duals. Built

by Bill Critchlow • 1983 JD 4250 w/ Allied 795 loader, bucket & grapple $ 11,000.

Work order done on tractor • 2006 JD 567 round baler ( mint ) • 2003 NH BR 780 round baler ( mint) • Hesston 5580 round baler • 1986 Case IH 8500 air seeder • 1974 GMC 6500 tag axle w/ 466 gas, roll tarp, 76,603 miles ( nice ) • 1981 IHC 1954 w/ 20’ box w/ silage gate & roll tarp • 2003 Dodge Ram quad cab w/ 199,627 km ( saftied ) • 2000 Cadillac Catera 4 door w/ 136,541 km ( saftied ) • 1997 Chrysler Intrepid mint condition , one owner, 165,000 km highway miles •1997 Plymouth Grand Voyager SE 7 passenger van • White 271 tandem disc • 1985 Flexi-coil Force 5 – 160 bus. air tank w/ pea and canola rollers ( ground drive ) • Univerth 375 bus. gravity wagon on heavy trailer • Silver Lake post pounder • Quantity of livestock panels • 1994 Real Industries gooseneck stock trailer immaculate hauled furniture last 5 years • Norbert 16’ x 6’ gooseneck stock trailer • Case IH 8230 – 30’ pto swather • Elmer MFG. heavy swather transport hauls up to 36’Sakundiak 7” x 41’ pto auger • 8’ metal swath roller • 2002 Polaris Magnum 500 RMK 4 x 4 quad • 2009 Kawasaki KX 85 dirt bike 2 stroke • 2008 Honda CRF80 dirt bike 4 stroke • Accepting consignments of tools, livestock equipment, recreational vehicles, farm equipment and vehicles.

FOR INFORMATION CALL ROSS 204-522-5356 OR BROCK 204-522-6396

PREMIUM FARM EQUIPMENT AUCTION TRENT AND ARLENE PICKARD TUESDAY APRIL 22ND AT 11 AM CST FERTILE, SK LOCATED 11 ½ MILES SOUTH OF ANTLER, SK

SALE INCLUDES: 1997 JD 9100 w/ 4591 hours ( green lighted 2014 ) • 1973 JD 4630 w/ 5505 hours since engine overhaul. Sells w/ 158 loader and bucket • Ford 8N w/ 3 pth • MH 44 ( not seized ) • 2003 JD 9650 STS combine w/ Precision 14’ rake up pickup, green star system, 1696 threshing hours ( Green light 2014 ) • JD 930 – 30’ straight header w/ batt reel and 2 wheel trailer • 2004 Premier 2952 i swather w/ 760 header hours w/ 30’ Mac Don 963 harvest header, Turbo charged, 2 spd., w/ 16.5L x 16.1 rear rubber • 2002 Brandt Commander 70’ heavy harrow • Degelman Signature 6000 rock picker • Bourgault 3640 cultivator w/ packers, 230 lb. trips, 8 “ spacings, granular applicator, Dutch single chute openers and 3225 air tank • 1997 Bourgault 950 80’ sprayer w/ wind screens •1990 GMC Top Kick w/ 21’ Cancade box, tandem, Cat diesel, 5 & 2 , 185,000 km’s ( Saftied ) • 1989 Ford Econoline • 1976 Ford 250 Econoline • Ford 500 2 ton w/ steel box 51,105 miles • 1965 Chev 60 w/ steel box, 6 cylinder, 5 & 2 • 2010 Brandt 1060 auger w/ hyd. Hopper lift & extra long hopper • Brandt 852 auger w/ 24 hp Kohler and tracker • Plus a full line of farm equipment in immaculate condition

FOR INFORMATION CALL TRENT AT 306-449-2520

Ross Taylor Auction Service 204-877-3834 Toll Free: 877-617-2537

For full listing and photos www.rosstaylorauction.com Pl # 909917

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FARM EQUIPMENT AUCTION MARSHA SABO SALE INCLUDES: 1991 Ford 930 BiDirectional w/ loader,bucket & grapple •1997 MF 1805 w/ new 18.4 x 34 inside rubber •1981 MF 2705 w/ 6856 hours •1978 MF 1105 • MF 1155 w/ only 3707 hours • Hydro Mac skid steer • 985 MF 850 SP combine ( nice ) • 1986 Westward 30’ SP swather •1974 Ford 5 ton w/ 16’ box, roll tarp • 1967 Ford 2 ton w/ 14’ wood box & hoist • 1996 Chev ¾ ton 4 x 4 • 1987 Dodge ½ ton 4 x 4 • Morris 33’ cultivator w/ Blanchard air tank & air package • 2011 Wheathart 8”x 51’ SP auger w/ 36 hp gas •1986 NH 855 round baler • 1989 NH 853 round baler • Haybuster self unload bale wagon • 3 pth 4 wheel rake • Plua a large array of livestock equipment, shop related and more

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2– 2009 John Deere 9770StS

2– cASe ih 7120

Auction LocAtion: From Birsay, sK, go 9.6 km (6 miles) North on Hwy 45, then 0.8 km (0.5 miles) East. GPS: 51.1833, -106.9669 A PArtiAL equiPment LiSt incLuDeS: 2008 New Holland T9060HD 4WD · 2011 New Holland T8050 MFWD · 2010 Case IH 7120 Combine · 2009 Case IH 7120 Combine · (2) 2009 John Deere 9770STS Combines ·

2011 Case IH 3020 35 Ft Terra Flex Header · 2010 Case IH 2162 35 Ft Flex Draper Header · 2005 John Deere 4995 36 Ft Swather · 2005 Bourgault 5710 Series III 74 Ft Air Drill...AnD much more!

For up-to-date equipment listings, please check our website: rbauction.com Dan Flynn: 306.859.7885, djfholdings@ gmail.com Ritchie Bros. Territory Manager – Jon Schultz: 306.291.6697 800.491.4494

UNRESERVED PUBLIC REAL ESTATE & FARM AUCTION

River Ayr Farms Ltd. & Lloyd Lovequist Broadview,SK | April 9, 2014 · 10 am One Home Quarter & 15 Parcels of Farmland 2527.81± title acres, 1964± cult acres

MACK AUCTION CO. presents a farm equipment auction for Bill & Bev Tatarliov Sat., Apr. 12th, 2014 10:00am. Directions from Minton, SK 6-mi North on Hwy #6 & 2.5-mi East & 1/2-mi North, Watch for Signs! Live internet bidding at Bidspotter.com Vers 846 Designation 6 4WD tractor w/4,400-hrs; IH 886 2WD tractor w/IH 2350 FEL w/grapple fork; Ford 1510 FWA DSL yd tractor w/3-PTH & PTO; 2002 NH FWA extended back hoe; JD 70 antique tractor; JD 9400 SP combine w/2,822 sep hrs & 2013 Greenlighted; 25-ft. JD 925 straight cut header, straight cut header trailer; 40-ft. JD 737 air drill w/flexi coil 1720 air cart; 33-ft. Ezee On 3590 tandem disc; 39-ft. CCIL 807 cultivator; 39-ft. CCIL 807 cultivator w/Degelman harrows; CCIL 22-ft. cultivator; 48-ft. Ezee On tine harrow bar w/Beeline granular applicator; 2, G100 CCIL 18-ft. discers; 1982 Chev 70 3-Ton grain truck w/47,100-km; 1978 GMC 6000 3-Ton grain truck w/48,754-km; WWII era Chev military truck for restoration; 2003 Vermeer 605 Accu-Bale Plus SL round baler; 16-ft. NH 1475 2300 Series haybine; 2002 Southland 5th Wheel 16-ft. livestock trailer; Ezee On post pounder; Cockshutt hay rake; quantity of livestock steel gates & panels; quantity of round bale feeders; calf squeeze chute tipping table; Farm King roller mill; homebuilt 30-ft. hay wagon; 5, Westeel Rosco 1,950-bu hopper bottom bins; 2, Twister 1,950-bu hopper bottom bins; 2, Twister 2,000-bu grain bins w/wood floors; Twister 1,100-bu hopper bottom bin; 2 Flaman 3-HP aeration fans; 2, Sakundiak 7-45 PTO grain augers; 7-41 PTO grain augers; Farm King 1365 grain cleaner; Sakundiak 300-bu hopper wagon; Ford 930A 3-PTH 5-ft. finishing mower Allied 3-PTH 7-ft. snow blower; hyd post hole auger FEL loader mount; Schulte 7-ft. front mount snow blower; gas powered floatation pump; Honda gas blower broadcaster; JD DSL 6x4 gator UTV; JD Big Buck 650 quad ATV; Honda 250 Big Red ATC; 2, Panterra 90 CC ATV quads 2WD; quantity of rail road ties; quantity of lumber; 3, 500-gal fuel tanks & stands; antique Defiance store scale; Assort. of crocks & copper boilers; antique kitchen cupboards; Forney stick welder; household & shop tools, plus much more! Visit www.mackauctioncompany.com for sale bill & photos. Join us on Facebook & Twitter.

(306)421-2928 or (306)487-7815 Mack Auction Co. PL 311962

FARMING IS ENOUGH OF A GAMBLE...

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

1-800-782-0794

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1995 CASE IH 2188

1985 CASE IH 4494 & BRENT 674

1994 CASE IH 9230

2003 SEEDHAWK 3410 34 FT & 1994 FLEXI-COIL 1330

AUCTION LOCATION: From BROADVIEW, SK, go 1.6 km (1 mile) East on Hwy 1, then 6.4 km (4 miles) South, East side. GPS: 50.31677, -102.53210 PROPERTY FEATURES INCLUDE: · Home Quarter:1200 sq ft bungalow home, 5 bdrm, 3 bath, electric & oil heat, phone & power, water well, 7 appliances plus central vac, furnace, fireplace, attached 26x30 ft single car garage, various out buildings, (6) 1650± bu bins on concrete, 15± acres treed, 35± pasture acres. · Dugout, yardsite, well, powerlines, 2 wire fence, creek.

PARTIAL LIST OF EQUIPMENT INCLUDES: 1994 Case IH 9230 4WD · 1985 Case IH 4494 4WD · 1985 Massey Ferguson 3545 MFWD · 1993 Case IH 7120 Magnum 2WD · 1995 Case IH 2188 Combine · 1996 Westward 3000 25 Ft Swather · 2003 Seed Hawk 3410 34 Ft Air Drill · 1994 Flexi-Coil 1330 Tow-Behind Air Tank · 1996 Flexi-Coil 65 80 Ft Field Sprayer · 1996 New Holland 664 Round Baler · Qty of Grain Bins & Augers ...AND MUCH MORE!

For up-to-date photos & details, please check our website:

rbauction.com/realestate

Randy & Pat Tulloch: 306.696.7841 Lloyd Lovequist: 306.696.2946 Ritchie Bros. Territory Manager – Luke Fritshaw: 306.260.2189 800.491.4494

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LARGE MULTI PARTY FARM EQUIPMENT AUCTION Friday, April 11, 2014 – 9:30 a.m.

Location: Leeds, ND – 1 mile west of Leeds, ND on the south side of Hwy 2 CONSISTENTLY NORTH CENTRAL DAKOTA’S LARGEST FARM EQUIPMENT AUCTION COME PREPARED TO BUY AT TWO RINGS Auctioneers Note: Each year, this has been a huge auction that always features an outstanding line of well-kept equipment. This is a partial list – new consignments are arriving daily. As other years, remember this auction always features unlisted and unadvertised items which results in a huge and interesting auction.

Internet bidding: : This auction will feature live internet bidding. For live bidding the day of the auction, go to www.proxibid.com Pre-registration is required prior to auction day.

MACK AUCTION CO presents a farm equipment auction for Wilfred & Joan Messer (306)461-5145 Mon., Apr. 14th, 2014 at 10:00am. Directions from Macoun, SK 4-mi South. Watch for Signs! Live internet bidding at Bidspotter.com JD 8450 4WD tractor; Case 2290 2WD tractor w/duals; Case 1494 2WD tractor w/Case 66L FEL & 3-PTH; 24-ft. Seed Hawk air drill w/onboard Magnum 257 air tank; 32ft. Case field cultivator w/Degelman harrows; 29-ft.

IH 55 DT cultivator; Malcam 24-ft. DT cultivator; Melroe 5 bottom plow; Co-op G100 discers; diamond harrow packer drawbar; MF 860 SP combine w/2,750 hours; MF 9024 straight cut header; MF 9030 straight cut header; 30-ft. JD 590 PT swather; Buhler Farm King steel drum roller; 90-ft. Flexicoil field sprayer; Degelman PTO rock picker; 100-gal slip tank w/electric pump; 1,250-gal poly water tank; Trimble EZ Guide 500 GPS; 1977 Dodge 600 3Ton grain truck; 1977 Dodge 600 3-Ton grain truck; 1984 GMC Sierra 1500 PU; 4, Twister 2,300-bu hopper bottom grain bins; Twister 4,000-bu hopper bottom bin; 2, Behlen 2,950-bu grain bins on cement; 2, Westeel 3,300-bu grain bins on cement; Westeel 2,750-bu grain bin on cement; Westeel 1,650-bu grain bin on wood floor; OPI Stormax grain temp monitor & cables; Motomco 919 moisture tester; Sakundiak 7-45 auger w/Kohler engine; Sakundiak 7-51 auger w/Onan engine, hyd bin sweep; Honda 250 Big Red; Deines zero turn mower; Craftsman snow blower; JD lawn mower; Shur Lift pressure washer; 3-PTH flail mower; 3-PTH cultivator; 3-PTH disc; 3-PTH Allied snow blower, complete line of shop tools & much more!! Visit www.mackauctioncompany.com for sale bill & photos. Join us on Facebook & Twitter. (306)421-2928 or (306)487-7815 Mack Auction Co. PL 311962 Advertise your unwanted equipment in the Classifieds.

Call our toll-free number and place your ad with our friendly staff, and don’t forget to ask about our prepayment bonus. Prepay for 3 weeks and get 2 weeks free!

1-800-782-0794.

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Drayton, ND.

MACK AUCTION CO. presents a farm & livestock equipment auction for Dave & Doreen MacCuish (306)486-4911 Tues., Apr. 15th, 2014 10:00am. Directions from Frobisher, SK 3-mi South. Watch for Signs! Live internet bidding @ www.bidspotter.com Ford Vers 876 4WD tractor w/5,195-hrs; NH TM135 FWA tractor & FEL w/2,455-hrs; Versatile 836 4WD tractor with professional rebuilt engine and PTO; MF 2745 2WD tractor w/3,609-hrs; MF 35 2WD tractor w/3-PTH, JD 9500 SP combine & JD 214 PU header w/2,472 sep hrs; 30-ft. JD 930R straight cut header; 32-ft. Seedhawk 32-12 air drill w/onboard 110-bu seed tank & 1,450-gal onboard liquid fertilizer tank; 35-ft. Bourgault 8810 air seeder w/JD 787 air cart; Willmar Eagle 8200 SP 90-ft. high clearance sprayer & Auto Steer Trimble Auto Mapping w/2,500-hrs; JD 567 round baler w/net wrap & silage kit; Premier 2900 SP Cummins turbo swather w/30-ft. Macdon 960 draper header; 16-ft. Macdon 922 hay header w/steel crimper; Golden Bell straight cut header trailer; Gleaner N-6 SP combine w/2,238-hrs; 30-ft. Gleaner straight cut header; Jiffy Bale processor; Morris 14 bale Hay Hiker trailer; Degelman Strawmaster 7000 heavy harrows w/Valmar 4400; Farm King roller mill; Morris 43-ft. cultivator w/Valmar 240; Morris Magnum CP-731 cultivator; Big G 24-ft. tandem disc; Valmar 240 granular applicator; Chem Handler I, 12V Chemical transfer pump & meter; 1988 IH S1900 tandem axle grain truck; 1976 Ford F600 grain truck; 1975 Western Star tandem water truck; 2003 Wilkinson 14-ft. bumper pull stock trailer; 3, Goebel 3,500-bu hopper bins; 2, Goebel 4,200-bu. hopper bins, 10,000bu steel grain ring; Westfield MK 13-71 swing auger; Walinga 510 grain vac; Brandt 7-45 auger w/Kohler engine; Farm King 8-51 PTO auger; Pattison 8,300-gal liquid tank; 2, Hold On 4,500-gal liquid tank; Hold On 1,500-gal liquid tank, approx 3,000-gal of liquid fertilizer; Schulte 9600 3-PTH snow blower; Leon 36-14 6 way dozer blade w/Vers 876 mounts; Harley high dump rock picker; 20-ft.

Harley rock windrower; C&J trailer post pounder, 4-YKS 20.5-25 wheel loader tires; JD HPX Gator ATV w/hyd dump & 380-hrs; Artic Cat 3000 snow machine; snow machine sleigh; Generac SVP 5000 generator; Eagle horizontal air compressor; Easy clean steam washer; electric DSL fired washer; floating slough pumps; 2-in. gas water pumps; Degelman single acting hyd tine angle kit 7000 heavy harrow, plus much more! Visit www.mackauctioncompany.com for sale bill & photos. Join us on Facebook & Twitter.

(306)421-2928 or (306)487-7815 Mack Auction Co. PL 311962

MACK AUCTION CO presents a farm & livestock equipment auction for Ross & Ron Moncrief (306)489-4913 or (306)489-4813 Wed., Apr. 16th, 2014 Alameda, SK. Directions from Alameda 5-mi West & 3/4-mi North @ 10:00am. Watch for signs!

Live internet bidding at www.bidspotter.com JD 8570 4WD tractor w/4,490-hrs; JD 6300L FWA tractor w/JD 640 FEL & open cab; JD 9500 SP combine w/JD 914 PU header & 2500 sep hrs; JD 930R straight cut header; Trail Tech straight cut header trailer; 25-ft. Premier 1900 PT swather; Koenders poly swath roller; Labtronics moisture tester; 1987 IH 466 DSL single axle S1900 grain truck; 1980 Chev C-60 3-Ton grain truck; 1965 Dodge 500 grain truck; NH BR780 round baler; NH 116 haybine; NH 1033 PT square bale wagon; Jiffy bale processor; NH 357 Mix Mill; NH 791 manure spreader; NH side delivery rake; MF 124 square baler; Real Industries tandem axle gooseneck stock trailer; Peerless PTO roller mill; Horst 18 bale hay trailer; Pearson squeeze chute; Lewis cattle oilers; Dust Actor mineral feeders; metal clad calf shelter; quantity of corral panels & gates; windbreak panels; barb wire & electric fencing supplies; round bale feeders, vet & misc cattle supplies; 14-in. & 15-in. western saddles; 35-ft. Morris 8900 air seeder & Morris 6130 air cart; 35-ft. Morris CP 732 cultivator w/anhydrous kit; 37-ft. Morris CP 731 cultivator; 36ft. Morris rod weeder; 56-ft. Morris tine harrows; 15ft. Cockshutt cultivator; 14-ft. Oliver tandem disc; Farm King 10-70 swing auger; Sakundiak 7-40 auger w/Kohler engine & Wheatheart bin sweep; EZ Guide GPS, Schulte front mount snow blower, Easy Load 2 compartment tote tank; 25-ft. Brandt 3-PTH sprayer; Bush Hog 3-PTH mower; Wilkomi PTO grass weeder; ATV yard sprayer; Polaris 300 Explorer quad; 1971 Yamaha 650 motorcycle; Artic Cat 340 snow machine; MF 832 lawn tractor; Yd Machine; roto tiller; Honda 2-in. & 3-in. water pumps; 1,000-gal fuel tank & stand, slip tanks & pumps, complete line of shop tools plus much more!! Visit www.mackauctioncompany.com for sale bill & photos. Join us on Facebook & Twitter.

(306)421-2928 or (306)487-7815 Mack Auction Co. PL 311962

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AUTO & TRANSPORT

• Tractors • Trucks • Tillage • Sprayers • Row Crop • Headers • Recreational • Lawn & Garden.

AUTO & TRANSPORT Auto & Truck Parts GREAT PRICES ON NEW, used & remanufactured engines, parts & accessories for diesel pickups.

Large inventory, engines can be shipped or installed. Give us a call or check us out at www.thickettenginerebuilding.ca Thickett Engine Rebuilding.

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AUTO & TRANSPORT Trucks 2004 FORD 350 DUALLY, 11-ft flat deck, diesel, 6spd, 4x4, one owner, $8,000 OBO; 7x22 GN stock trailer, $3,300. 7x24 Stock Trailer, $3,000. Phone:1 (204)857-8403.

FUEL TRUCK 1992 FREIGHTLINER S/A 8.3 Cummins 310 K, 13,000-Litre tank, 5-yr PVIR ot/2013.

(204)534-6891, Mel Maynes, Boissevain MB.

AUTO & TRANSPORT Semi Trucks & Trailers

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TRACTORS: 18 tractors ranging from large 4wd to small collector. Also forklifts and payloader. TRUCKS: 7 semi’s as well as tri-axle grain trucks, tandems, single axles, and bulk trucks COMBINES, HEADERS, SWATHERS: Huge selection including two MacDon diesel swathers, one 2950 & one 2952. Other self propelled’s, many pull types, many combines, many headers far too numerous to list. TRAILERS: Semi trailers, grain trailers, header trailers, hay trailers, car trailers, goosenecks, gooseneck duallys, grain pup trailers, water trailers, much more TILLAGE AND PLANTING: Many chisel plows, many field cultivators, many air seeders, heavy harrows, light harrows, disks, culti harrows, etc. SPRAYERS, TERROGATOR, FERTILIZER EQUIPMENT: High wheel sprayers, 8104 spreader, Terrogator, liquid tanks, Summers pick-up sprayers, NH3 applicators, fertilizer spreaders. Several grain vacs, augers, Kwik Kleens HAYING, FORAGE, LIVESTOCK EQUIPMENT: Many balers, choppers, feed wagon, manure spreaders, Rowse Double 9, V-rake, silage wagon, sickle mowers, etc.

Many pickups, duallys, huge variety of misc. pieces farm equipment far too numerous to list, also selling some recreation including mint 2007 Harley Davidson, 1986 Honda Gold Wing, boat, 3 wheelers, fish house, etc.

Your North Central North Dakota Auction Leader For complete list and pictures go to our websites at www.midwestauctions.com/dakota OR www.globalauctionguide.com OR or call the Auction Company for a sale bill.

Dakota Auctioneers, Larry Swenson, owner/operator Lic. 508, 525 Main St., Cando ND 701-968-4224 Office or 701-303-0379 Cell TITAN TRUCK SALES (204)685-2222 2005 IHC 9900I Cummins ISX 475 HP, 13 SP, 3:73 Gear Ratio, 12000-lbs Front, 40000-lbs Rear, 22.5in Aluminum Wheels, 244-in Wheel Base, 72-in Mid-Rise Bunk, 1,409,137-kms. $19,000.00 TITAN TRUCK SALES (204)685-2222 2005 IHC 9900I Cummins ISX 500 HP, 18 SP, 3:73 Gear Ratio, 12000-lbs Front, 40000-lbs Rear, 22.5in Aluminum Wheels, 244-in Wheel Base, 72-in Mid-Rise Bunk, Four-Way Differential Locks, 1,428,989-kms. $29,000.00 TITAN TRUCK SALES (204)685-2222 2005 Peterbilt 379 Cat C15 475 HP, 13 SP, 3:55 Gear Ratio, 12000-lbs Front, 40000-lbs Rear, 22.5in Aluminum Wheels, 244-in Wheel Base, 70-in Bunk, 2,013,769-kms. $30,000.00 TITAN TRUCK SALES (204)685-2222 2006 Freightliner Cabover Detroit 515 HP, 13 SP, 4:11 Gear Ratio, 12000-lbs Front, 40000-lbs Rear, 22.5-in Aluminum Wheels, 154-in Wheel Base, 876,810-kms. $20,000.00 TITAN TRUCK SALES (204)685-2222 2006 IHC 9400I Cummins ISX 450 HP, 13 SP, 12000-lbs Front, 40000 lbs Rear, 22.5-in Aluminum Wheels, 236-in Wheel Base, 72-in Mid-Rise Bunk, 3 X 4 Way Differential Locks, 1,231,432-kms. $25,000.00 TITAN TRUCK SALES (204)685-2222 2006 Peterbilt 379X Cat C15 475 HP, 18 SP, 3:55 Gear Ratio, 12000-lbs Front, 40000-lbs Rear, 22.5in Aluminum Wheels, 275-in Wheel Base, 70-in Bunk, 1,657,883-kms. $65,000.00

48-FT TRIDEM HIBOY ALUMINUM steel combo, bale extensions to 53-ft; 53-ft Tin Scow for hauling scrap. (204)827-2629 (204)526-7139.

TITAN TRUCK SALES (204)685-2222 2007 IHC 9400I Cummins ISX 455 HP, 13 SP, 4:11 Gear Ratio, 12000-lbs Front, 40000-lbs Rear, 22.5in Aluminum Wheels, 222-in Wheel Base, 72-in Mid-Rise Bunk, 1,210,399-kms. $22,000.00

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TITAN TRUCK SALES (204)685-2222 2007 Freightliner Columbia Mercedes MBE4000 450 HP, 13 SP Ultrashift, 3:58 Gear Ratio, 12000-lbs Front, 40000-lbs Rear, 22.5-in Aluminum Wheels, 228-in Wheel Base, 919,524-kms. $22,000.00 Stretch your advertising dollars! Place an ad in the classifieds. Our friendly staff is waiting for your call.

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TITAN TRUCK SALES (204)685-2222 2007 Peterbilt 379 Cat C15 470 HP, 13 SP, 3:36 Gear Ratio, 12000-lbs Front, 40000-lbs Rear, 22.5in Alloy Wheels, 244-in Wheel Base, 70-in Bunk, 1,536,191-kms. $49,000.00 TITAN TRUCK SALES (204)685-2222 2007 Peterbilt 379L 379L Legacy, Cat C15 475 HP, 18 SP, 3:55 Gear Ratio, 12000-lbs Front, 40000-lbs Rear, 22.5-in Aluminum Wheels, 244-in Wheel Base, 70-in Bunk, 1,373,064-kms. $70,000.00 TITAN TRUCK SALES (204)685-2222 2009 Peterbilt 388 Cummins ISX 450 HP, 18 SP, 3:55 Gear Ratio, 12000-lbs Front, 40000-lbs Rear, 22.5-in Aluminum Wheels, 244-in Wheel Base, 63in Mid-Rise Bunk, Three-Way Differential Locks, 1,145,366-kms. $49,000.00 TITAN TRUCK SALES (204)685-2222 2010 Peterbilt 388 Cummins ISX 550 HP, 18 SP, 4:10 Gear Ratio, 12000-lbs Front, Super 40000-lbs Rear, 22.5-in Aluminum Wheels, 244-in Wheel Base, 63-in Mid-Rise Bunk, Three-Way Differential Locks, 739,252-kms. $65,000.00

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

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FOR SALE: 1 FUTURE steel building X frame model, dimension 110-ft. long x 40-ft. wide x 21-ft. high, all steel building, asking $55,000, valued at $90,000. (204)867-2436, (204)868-1212.

Loading and unloading grain is safer and more efficient than ever with the ROLTEC® Electric Conversion system from Agri-Cover, featuring the new COMMAND-10 ® remote with next-generation Zigbee® technology. It’s smart and easy to use, keeping you in control. This completely integrated system uses the same remote to wirelessly operate tarps and hoppers! Over time, the ROLTEC® Electric Conversion will pay for itself. It reduces driver fatigue, is lighter by design, and saves time allowing more trips per day.

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From The Ground Up BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES AUTO BODY SHOP AND Equipment in Baldur MB. 60-ft x 30-ft, wood frame w/metal roof, built in 1980.

Would sell building only, Priced right.

(204)245-0165.

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ENGINES HONDA AUGER ENGINE 20-HP, used very little, $1200 OBO. Phone (204)745-7445.

FARM MACHINERY FARM MACHINERY Fertilizer Equipment FERTILIZER SPREADS 4-8 TON. 4T Tyler stainers, $4,000; 5T, $5,000; 6T Simousen w/tarp, $6,500; 8T Willmar $7,000; Valmar applicator, $1,500. www.zettlerfarmequipment.com Phone: (204)857-8403.

HAYING & HARVESTING Baling Equipment

COMBINES Accessories

FOR SALE: NH 1089 bale wagon w/2130-hrs, $77,000 OBO; 2 Hesston 4655 small square balers, $6000, $9000; 2005 Hesston 4760 medium square baler w/accumulator, ISO updated, $38,000 OBO. Phone (204)728-4784, Brandon MB.

JD STRAW CHOPPER, TAKEN from 1997 9600.

New knives & hammers, VGC. $1200 OBO. Phone (204)745-7445.

FARM MACHINERY Haying & Harvesting – Various

WELD-ON HARROW TEETH, HEAT treated, hardened to 50 Rockwell hardness. Size 3/8: 7/16: 9/16 & 5/8. Diameter sample 9/16 $3.00, G.B. Mfg. Ltd. Yorkton SK, (306)273-4235.

TILLAGE & SEEDING Seeding Various JD 1997 750 15-FT no-till drill. Rebuilt w/new blades, seed boots, & rubber. All bearings & seals checked over, very nice machine, $24,000 OBO. Phone (204)822-3005, Morden.

FOR SALE: MOLE HILL Leveler, 24-ft, fully hydraulic, like new. Folds up to 8-ft. Phone (204)564-2540.

KINZE 2600, 12/23 ROW, good 15-in bean planter.

Phone:(204)437-4641.

Rebuilt Concaves

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

Penno’s Machining & Mfg. Ltd. Eden, MB 204-966-3221 Fax: 204-966-3248

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

Combines COMBINES Case/IH 1997 CIH 2188 W/RAKE Up PU, 3,499 Sep Hrs., AFX Rotor Kit, Big Top Hopper Ext., Long unloading auger, Air foil chaffer. Service check done Nov 2011, not used in 2013. Consignment Sale Asking $33,500. Reimer Farm Equipment, Hwy #12 N, Steinbach, MB. Gary Reimer (204)326-7000 www.reimerfarmequipment.com

COMBINES Combines Various

FARM MACHINERY Grain Elevators

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

FARM MACHINERY Parts & Accessories MURPHY SALVAGE New & used parts for tractors, combines, swathers, square & round balers, tillage, press drills & other misc machinery. MURPHY SALVAGE (204)858-2727 or toll free 1-877-858-2728.

Harvest Salvage Co. Ltd.

DISCS: JD 335 30-FT, $10,500; JD 300 22-ft $9,500; Bushog 21-ft $7,000, 25-ft $7,500; IH #490 25-ft $7,500; Krause 16-ft $5,000; JD 15-ft $5,000; Rowcrop cultivators 4-12R, Call; Lilliston 6-8R DMI rippers 5 & 7 shank $8,900 up; JD 7000 planter 8-30 $5,500; #7100 3PT 8-30 $4,000; Phoenix harrow 42-ft $9,500, 53-ft, as new, $18,000; Summers heavy harrow 70-ft $12,000; Scrappers Midland 8.5-yd $8,000; Soilmover 7.5-yd $8,000; Eversman 6.5-yd $6,500; Fieldmaster 4-yd $3,900.

Phone:(204)857-8403.

FOR SALE: 1975 SILAGE truck Chev 366 5-SPD, 2-SPD axle, tilt hood w/attached David batch mixer (approx 4,000-lbs) w/scale, $4,000 OBO. Phone (204)672-0061 GRAIN CARTS 450-1080-BU: NEW Gravity wagons 400-bu, $7,100; 600-bu, $12,000; 750-bu, $17,750; tarps available. Used 250-750-bu: $2,250 up Grainvacs; Brandt 4000, $7,000; Brandt 4500, $7,500. Balers: JD 510, $1,250; JD 530, $3,500; JD 535, $5,000; Flexheads Case-IH 1020 25-ft, $5,000; 30-ft, $8,000; JD 925, $6,500; JD 930, $6,500; Case-IH 1015 pick-up head, $3,500; Vermeer R23 hyd. rake. Phone:(204)857-8403.

LARGE CAT #27 W/12-FT dozer blade, engine not running. For sale or part out or scrap.

(204)646-4226.

QUONSET NEW, 35X52X18; JD 2420 DSL, 25-ft & 16-ft hay; JD 7410 w/loader; MF 860 p/u & 20-ft straight cut; Ford 5000 w/loader; Vac, sewer tank & pump; Rotex SR7 power parachute for parts; Chev tandem gravel box & hoist; C7 tree farmer skidder; Bison head squeeze (complete); 2004 Rumblebee shortbox; 24-ft dual axle cattle trailer gooseneck, like new. (306)236-8023.

SCREENERS DUAL STAGE HICAP 5-48 $2,500; DMC 54 $5,000; Hutch 3000 $5,000, Hutch 1500 $2,200; Kwik Kleen 5 tube $4,000, 7 tube $5,000; Small Screener $200; Eversman V-Ditcher $2,000; UFT 3PH Rotary Ditcher $1,250; Degelman 14-ft rock rake $7,900; Double axle dolly $2,000, Single Axle dolly $2,000; 35.5 x 32 tires w/rims off log skidder $4,000 OBO; JD rops canopy $450; Tractor cab $600; Pallet fork for skidsteer 48-ft new $850, extensions $475. Phone:(204)857-8403.

STONE-PICKER: 14-FT ROCK-O-MATIC HD5; Grain Drill: 9350 JD disc drill. Phone: (204)437-4641.

What are your manure clean-out plans this spring?

TILLAGE & SEEDING Tillage Equipment LEON 45-FT DEEP TILLAGE cultivator w/mulchers & Nichols knock-on clips. $85.00 OBO. Phone: (204)362-2321. Morden, MB.

TILLAGE & SEEDING Tillage Various 28-FT CASE HOE DRILL, always shedded, in great shape. $5500 OBO. Phone (204)295-8417 FOR SALE: 42-FT. OF 7200 Case IH hoe drill rubber press w/field markers, factory slow SPD sprockets for Canola, shedded, field ready. (204)773-3252

1-866-729-9876 5150 Richmond Ave. East BRANDON, MB. www.harvestsalvage.ca New, Used & Re-man. Parts

HARROW TINES for all makes of Harrows: Mounted, Standard Draw Bars & Heavy Harrows. Ex: 9/16x26-in straight (Degelman, Brandt, Bourgault, Flexi-coil, Riteway) 100+ $20.50ea; 5/8-inx27-in 100+ $34.95ea; 3/8x15-in bent (Riteway, Morris, Herman) 100+ $8.60ea. Fouillard Implement Ltd (204)683-2221.

Tractors Combines Swathers

TracTors

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

TRACTORS Case/IH 1990 CASE IH 9180, 7900-hrs, 12-spd power shift, VGC, $41,000 OBO. Phone (204)523-7469 cell, (204)534-8115.

TRACTORS John Deere

WATROUS SALVAGE

2009 JD 9330 2,102-HRS, 24-SPD high/low trans, diff locks, Goodyear 800/70R38 duals, Greenstar Ready, 48 GPM, hyd pump, rear wheel weights, 4 SCV hyd. Phone (204)841-0258.

FYFE PARTS

JD 1998 9400 4WD, 12-spd, 4-hyd, 710 x 38 radial Pirelli tires, 75%. Recent work order, always shedded, 7000-hrs, very nice condition. (204)745-7445.

WaTRoUs, sK. Fax: 306-946-2444

“For All Your Farm Parts”

COMBINE WORLD located 20 min. E of Saskatoon, SK on Hwy. #16. 1 year warranty on all new, used, and rebuilt parts. Canada’s largest inventory of late model combines & swathers.

1-800-667-4515 www.combineworld.com

2000 NH TV 140, excellent condition, not re-furbished or re-painted, original condition, very light use, 2,700-hrs, loader, 3PT, excellent tires, was $69,000, now $64,000; 2009 NH disc-bine, 2PT hook-up, flail conditioner, very low acres, was $21,500, now $19,000; 2008 Meyers 3954 V-Max spreader, only used 4 seasons, vertical beater, tandem axle, auto-oiler, 580-bu, spreads everything from liquid to solid. Was $14,000, now $9,800.

Phone:(204)425-3518.

JD 9350 HOE PRESS drill, w/markers & transport.

Phone (204)858-2573.

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

FOR SALE: AERATION ROCKET w/duct 14-in. diameter, $800. Phone (204)648-7136.

BUILDINGS

TILLAGE & SEEDING Harrows & Packers

FOR SALE: JD 535 baler s/n E00535X987332 (1995). Push bar, monitor, 1000 RPM PTO, flotation tires, always shedded, low usage. $8,750.

Boissevain, MB. Phone:(204)534-7255 (home) or (204)534-7390 (cell).

FARM MACHINERY Grain Dryers

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

MF 9750 FLEX 30-FT. PU reel, Poly skids, field ready off MF 8570 Consignment located in Cabri, SK, $12,900. Reimer Farm Equipment, Hwy #12 N, Steinbach, MB. Gary Reimer (204)326-7000 www.reimerfarmequipment.com

1997 BOURGAULT 8800 40-FT. 8-in. spacing, new style manifolds, Ridgeland boots w/removable mulchers & packers, 3,195 tank, all in very nice shape, $26,500 OBO; 74-ft. Tormaster heavy harrows, 5/8 time, 21-in. long, big rubber all around, $18,500 OBO. (204)373-2502, Emerson.

FARM MACHINERY Machinery Miscellaneous

www.fyfeparts.com FARM MACHINERY Machinery Miscellaneous

TRACTORS Versatile

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by June 1, 2014!!

We offer four large vertical beater spreaders to give you well-mulched, evenly spread coverage on any field.

Our trucks are equipped with flotation tires for less compaction. Loading is also available.

GILBRAITH Farm Services

St. Claude, MB (204) 379-2843 / (204) 745-0092 FARM MACHINERY Machinery Wanted (2) 20.8 X 38 rims for 4640 JD tractor. Phone: (204)886-7134.

WANTED: 20-FT OF JD 9450 hoe drills, 7-in spacing, in good condition. Phone Doug (306)695-3389, Indian Head, SK. WANTED TO BUY #6200 International press drill w/factory transport, must be field ready, other makes will be considered. Call Cliff:(204)423-2195 (204)269-1481.

HEAT & AIR CONDITIONING

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

FOR SALE:1985 836 Designation 6. Very nice condition, next to new radial tires all around, 15-spd trans, w/PTO. Asking $35,000 OBO. Phone: (204)743-2145 or (204)526-5298.

FARM MACHINERY Machinery Miscellaneous BOURGAULT 28-32-FT COIL PACKER w/hyd wing lift; Farm King 10-ft hyd drill fill auger; Phone (204)386-2412, Plumas.

www.penta.ca

1-800-587-4711

FARM MACHINERY Machinery Miscellaneous

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The Manitoba Co-operator | April 3, 2014

LIVESTOCK Cattle Auctions

REGULAR BUTCHER & FEEDER SALE Every Friday 9AM

SPECIAL GRASS CATTLE SALE Friday, April 11

SPECIAL EASTER SHEEP, LAMB & GOAT SALE

Wednesday, April 16 @ 1:00 pm SALE WILL FEATURE: 40 Suffolk Dorset Bred Ewes 3rd and 4th May Lambers, Bred Dorset Good local and eastern demand on new crop lambs and goats

BRED COW & COW/CALF SALE Monday, April 14 @ 10:30 am

“Where Buyers & Sellers Meet” For more information call: 204-694-8328 Jim Christie 204-771-0753 Scott Anderson 204-782-6222 Mike Nernberg 204-807-0747

www.winnipeglivestocksales.com Licence #1122

GRUNTHAL LIVESTOCK AUCTION MART. LTD.

Hwy #205, Grunthal • (204) 434-6519

GRUNTHAL, MB.

AGENT FOR T.E.A.M. MARKETING

REGULAR CATTLE SALES every TUESDAY at 9 am 8th, 15th, 22nd & 29th

Saturday April 5th

Bred Cow Sale at 10:00am

Saturday April 12th

Wilkinridge Bull Sale at 1:00pm

Monday April 14th

Sheep & Goat Sale with Small Animals & Holstein Calves at 12:00pm

Sales Agent for

HIQUAL INDUSTRIES

We also have a line of Agri-blend all natural products for your livestock needs. (protein tubs, blocks, minerals, etc)

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

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

WWW.GRUNTHALLIVESTOCK.COM

LIVESTOCK Cattle – Angus RIDGE SIDE RED ANGUS: (3)2-yr old, 15 Reds & 1 Black yearling bulls for sale. From top AI sires, semen tested, guarented, will keep & feed till you need & deliver. Call Don:(204)422-5216 or visit our website@ ridgesideredangus.com WWW.REDDIAMONDFARM.COM 18 MTH OLD PB Black& Red Angus bulls for sale. Check out our bull catalogue online. We guarantee & deliver. We also have Purebred Black & Red Angus cows to calve Aug/Sep for sale. Phone Michael Becker:(204)348-2464, Whitemouth.

BLUE GENTIAN HAS 12 bulls at the Douglas Bull Test Station, April 5th, including the High Gainer & 9 of the top 10 High Gainers.

7 sons of Blue Gentian Black Spear 332, who was the High Gaining bull the year he was tested.

Norman Bednar, Vita (204)425-3401 or (204)380-2551.

LIVESTOCK Cattle – Black Angus

LIVESTOCK Cattle – Maine-Anjou

SELLING 2 REGISTERED BLACK Angus bulls, 23-mo old. Birth weight 83-85-lbs, sired by KLM Kryptonite 5R. Also young bulls born Apr & May 2013 sired by Ossawa Tix41Y, birth weight avg for males 81-lbs, females 80-lbs, all quiet. Semen test & delivery up to 100-mi. Phone: (204)428-3961 or Cell: (204)856-6931 Frank Case, Portage.

FOR SALE: BLACK & Red Polled Maine-Anjou 2 yr old & yearling bulls, Moderate birth weights, excellent performance, semen tested & guaranteed.

(204)534-8222.

LIVESTOCK Cattle – Red Angus WILKINRIDGE STOCK FARM BULL sale April 12, 1:00pm Grunthal Auction Mart, featuring 18 yearling Red Angus Bulls. 18 Red & Black polled yearling Maine-Anjou Bulls. Also new this year 18 yearling & 2-yr old Charolais Bulls from Walking Plow Charolais, videos of the bulls will be online at www.wilkinridge.blogspot.ca early in March. For more info call Sid Wilkinson (204)373-2631.

WWW.REDDIAMONDFARM.COM 18 MTH OLD PB Red Angus bulls for sale. Check out our bull catalogue online. We guarantee & deliver. We also have Purebred Black & Red Angus cows to calve Aug/Sep for sale. Phone Michael Becker (204)348-2464, Whitemouth.

LIVESTOCK Cattle – Blonde d’Aquitaine BELLEVUE BLONDES HAS AN excellent group of performance & semen tested, polled Purebred Reg. Blonde yearling bulls for sale. Reasonably priced.

Call Marcel (204)379-2426 or (204)745-7412, Haywood MB.

LIVESTOCK Cattle – Charolais BAR J CHARLOIS HAS performance tested bulls for sale yearlings & 2-yr olds. For more information Phone Amaranth, MB:(204)843-2246.

CLINE CATTLE CO. has for sale purebred Charolais yearlings & 2-yr old bulls. Bulls are quiet, hairy & easy calving, will be semen tested & guaranteed.

Drop in anytime to have a look. (204)537-2367 or Brad’s cell (204)523-0062.

FOR SALE: 2-YR OLD Charolais Bulls, polled, quiet, low birth weights, tested & delivered, $2300-$2500.

Wayne Angus (204)764-2737, Hamiota MB. FOR SALE: POLLED YEARLING Charolais bulls, Silverado grandsons, will be semen tested. Jack Bullied:(204)526-2857.

FOR SALE: PUREBRED CHAROLAIS bulls, 2-yr olds & yearlings. Polled, some Red Factor, some good for heifers, semen tested in spring, guaranteed & delivered. R & G McDonald Livestock, Sidney MB. (204)466-2883, (204)724-2811.

LEG CHAROLAIS HAS 2-YR old & yearling bulls for sale. Both White & Red factor, all polled, bred for calving ease & performance, all bulls semen tested. Check out our consignments to Cattlemen’s Classic Sale in Verdon, April 6th. Phone (204)252-3115, (204)856-6357.

MARTENS CHAROLAIS EXCELLENT YEARLING & 2-yr old bulls for sale. Dateline sons for calving ease & performance. Specialist sons for consistent thickness. Also Pleasant Dawn Marshall sons. Call Ben (204)534-8370.

PB CHAROLAIS YEARLING BULLS for sale.

Sired from easy calving bulls, fed hay ration, excellent growth. Call Ken (204)824-2115, Wawanesa.

WALKING PLOW CHAROLAIS IS consigning 18 yearling & 2-yr old Charolais bulls to Wilkinridge Stock farm Maine-Anjou Red Angus bull sale. April 12, 1:00pm Grunthal Auction Mart. Videos of the bulls will be online at www.wilkinridge.blogspot.ca early in March. For more info call Cliff or Warren Graydon (204)427-2589.

WWW.REDDIAMONDFARM.COM 18 MTH OLD PB Polled Charolais bulls for sale. Check out our bull catalogue online. We guarantee & deliver. We also have Purebred Charolais cows to calve Aug/Sep for sale. Phone Michael Becker (204)348-2464, Whitemouth.

LIVESTOCK Cattle – Gelbvieh

LIVESTOCK Cattle – Black Angus

POLLED RED & BLACK Gelbvieh bulls also Glancers (Gelbvieh X Red Angus) for sale, semen tested & delivered. Maple Grove Gelbvieh (204)278-3255 email maplegrove@xplornet.com

5 2-YR OLD/15 YEARLING Registered Black Angus Bulls, semen tested & delivered within 100-mi.

(204)741-0070, (204)483-3622, Souris.

POLLED YEARLING & 2 yr old bulls Selin’s Gelbvieh, Stockholm, SK. (306)793-4568.

BLACK ANGUS & POLLED HEREFORD bulls for sale. Yearlings & 2-yr olds available, natural muscled bulls developed w/high forage rations. Semen tested, delivery available. Call Don Guilford (204)873-2430.

BOTANY ANGUS FARM & Leaning Spruce Stock Farm have for sale yearling Black Angus bulls.

Come early, a deposit will hold your purchase until Spring. For more info & prices contact Ryan Shearer (204)824-2151 or Cell:(204)761-5232.

CRANBERRY CREEK ANGUS REGISTERED bulls for sale. Sired by HF Tiger 5T, SAV Pioneer, Cranberry CRK Dynamite, Cranberry CRK Highlander, J Square S Tiger. Bulls are easy doing with great dispositions. Hand fed for longevity. Semen tested, guaranteed & delivered. Will hold until the end of April. All weights & EPD’s available. Call (204)534-2380, or cranberrycreek27@gmail.com for more info, David & Jeanette Neufeld, Boissevain FOR SALE: 2 1/2-YR old Black Angus bull, sired by Iron Mountain. Asking $2,800 OBO. Phone: (204)743-2145 or (204)526-5298.

FOR SALE: 2-YR OLD & yearling Black Angus bulls, bunk fed, fertility tested, weigh sheets available, low birth weights, many industry leading bloodlines, delivery available, Black Meadows Angus. Call Bill (204)567-3782.

HATFIELD SHORTHORNS HAS NICE thick Red & Roan Shorthorn bulls for sale. Yearlings and 2-yr olds.

Monty Thomson (204)782-3549 or (204)870-0089.

LIVESTOCK Cattle – Simmental BLACK & RED YEARLING PB Simm bulls. Thick & Solid coloured. Sired by A.I. Sires: Full Throttle, 680S, IPU Revolution, Poker Face & Red Force.

Heifer bulls also avail. Valleyfield Simmentals, Larry Dyck (204)822-3657, Morden.

POLLED 2 YR OLD & yearling Red factor Simm bulls from AI sires. Acomb Valley Simmentals (204)867-2203, Minnedosa.

LIVESTOCK Cattle Various 10 BRED COWS FOR sale, bred to Red Angus & Black Gelbveih. Phone:(204)886-7134.

BLACK ANGUS COWS, 2nd time calvers, due Mar-Apr, bred back to Black, very quiet. Also have 63 fall calvers, Black Angus, bred back to Black.

Phone (204)745-7917.

HERD SALE: 120 BRED cows, mostly Red Angus.

Quiet large cows, had all shots, will calve out & keep till May 25/2014. Started calving Feb 15. $1,900 for the pair. Phone:(204)261-3664, evening, Winnipeg Area, Richard. Cell:(204)782-3659.

LIVESTOCK Cattle Wanted

16 OPEN REPLACEMENT HEREFORD Heifers & yearling & 2-yr old bulls. Phone:(306)743-5105.

Langenburg, SK. www.vcherefordfarm.com

100 GOOD 2-3-YR OLD Arcott, Suffolk’s cross Ewes, to lamb May 1st, $150 each firm. Call Rick (204)646-2157.

FOR SALE: REGISTERED HORNED Hereford bulls, 2-yr olds & yearlings. Semen tested & delivered when needed. Also, yearling open Hereford heifers. Phone Morley Wilson:(204)246-2142.

KEMBAR ANGUS HAS REGISTERED Black Angus yearling bulls for sale. Thick w/lots of hair, good disposition & EPD’s available. 70% will work on heifers, Kodiak 5R, FAV Peacemaker & KMK Alliance bloodlines. Also for sale, a select group of Registered Black Angus open replacement heifers.

Phone Colin (204)725-3597, Brandon.

HORNED HEREFORD 2-YR & yearling bulls for sale. Performance tested; fertility tested; guaranteed & delivered. Raising & selling Horned Herefords since 1973.

Call Wendell Reimer: (204)379-2773. Located at St. Cloud, MB. POLLED HEREFORD & BLACK ANGUS bulls for sale. Yearlings & 2-yr olds available, natural muscled bulls developed w/high forage rations. Semen tested, delivery available. Call Don Guilford (204)873-2430.

LIVESTOCK Cattle – Limousin TRIPLE R LIMOUSIN open house & bull sale at the farm Apr 4th, 2014. Selling 15, 2 yr olds, 21 yearling bulls, Red & Black & Polled, Red bred for performance or calving ease, semen tested, guaranteed & delivery avail. Call Art (204)856-3440 or (204)685-2628.

LIVESTOCK Poultry For Sale 19-WK OLD PULLETS, BROWN ($9.00) or white ($8.00), egg layers, available for pickup first week of June. Hutch’s Poultry (306)435-3530, Moosomin SK.

Specialty LIVESTOCK Specialty – Goats MINIATURE SILKY FAINTING GOATS, $500 each. Check us out www.aspenvalleysilkies.com or call (204)773-7872.

LIVESTOCK EQUIPMENT 3000-G VACUUM MANURE TANK, in good condition, $5,000 OBO; 35 BSM farrowing crates w/stainless steel feeders, like new. CW/ baby pig dividers & heat pads, also includes Tender Foot flooring 5x7-ft, $150/each; 50 self feeders for grower to finishing hogs, like new, $60/each. Assorted fans & flooring, etc, free w/purchase of above items.

Phone:(204)683-2396.

Call our toll-free number to take advantage of our Prepayment Bonus. Prepay for 3 weeks and we’ll run your ad 2 more weeks for free. That’s 5 weeks for the price of 3. Call 1-800-782-0794 today!

ALTERNATIVE POWER BY SUNDOG SOLAR, portable/remote solar water pumping for winter/summer. Call for pricing on solar systems, wind generators, aeration. Carl Driedger, (204)556-2346 or (204)851-0145, Virden.

KELLN SOLAR SUMMER/WINTER WATERING System, provides water in remote areas, improves water quality, increases pasture productivity, extends dugout life.

St. Claude/Portage, 204-379-2763.

W + RANCH HAS 2 beef boosters M3 Black bulls: 3 yr old special for breeding heifers, low birth weights from 65-68-lbs. On full herd health program, will semen test. $2,800 each. Phone Stewart RM of St. Laurent, MB (204)646-2338.

80 COMM EWES, (Suffolk Hampshire & Cross) breds w/lambs; 18 NCC ewes 3 & 4 yr olds w/lambs; 6 NCC yearling replacement lambs. Rams NCC Reg 4 yr old & 2 yr old, plus 6 yearlings (not Reg.) 12 Dorset ewes w/lambs & 7 yearling replacements, Dorset ram 7 yrs old. Deal for whole flock to include 2 Pyrennes/Akabash guardian dogs. (306)967-2202 (306)460-4721.

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1-866-443-7444 MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

Horses LIVESTOCK Horse Auctions GARTON’S AUCTION SERVICE will be conducting a Farm Retirement Auction for Len & Lori Shwed on Apr. 19th, 2014 @ 10:30am 9-km North of Winnipegosis, MB. This auction will include 3 Reg working ranch horses- We Shiners Playboy 2008 palomino quarter horse stallion #5073230, PC Smart Lil Boon 2007 sorrel quarter horse gelding #4962525 & Coppers Lil King 2009 chestnut quarter horse stallion #5173197. For more info on these items please call (204)656-4542. For complete auction listing, details & photos please visit www.gartonsauction.com ROCKING W SPRING HORSE Sale, Apr. 25 &26.

Tax sale Fri., Apr. 25 @5:00p.m., For sale Sat., Apr. 26 @12:00p.m. Keystone Centre, Brandon, MB. Email: rockingw@xplornet.com Phone: (204)325-7237.

LIVESTOCK Horses – Haflinger CAN. REGISTERED HAFLINGER HORSES, well broke to drive teams of mares & geldings. Also young stock. Call or email for info. (519)870-9503 or (519)236-4518 (evenings). ken_hjv@tcc.on.ca

If interested, please send an 8lb sample* to the following address: Attn: Sandy Jolicoeur Bioriginal Food & Science Corp.

102 Melville Street Saskatoon, Saskatchewan S7J 0R1

306-975-9251 306-975-1166 purchasing@bioriginal.com

N.O.L. SIMMENTAL DISPERSAL OF winter calving cows & heifers. Approx. 150 Simmental & Simmental/Angus cross cows & 35 heifers. Deposit by May 1, will pasture & breed to your calving needs.

Preg. check by Oct 1. Phone:(204)345-8492 Norman Lussier. Lac Du Bonnet, MB.

WE SELL ALL OUR purbred fall calving cows & heifers, 25 Angus, (20 Red & 5 Black), 18 Charolais. Will sell w/or w/o papers. Phone Michael Becker at Red Diamond Farm, Whitemouth MB (204)348-2464

Bioriginal Food & Science Corp., based in Saskatoon, is actively buying Organic Flax from the 2013 crop year.

For more information, please contact Sandy at:

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

1-800-782-0794.

PUREBRED BLACK ANGUS 3-YR old bull, Prairie Lane Breeding; Also some hay for sale. Phone (204)642-7684.

ORGANIC Organic – Grains

*Please state the Variety & Quantity for Sale

HIGH QUALITY BLACK ANGUS & polled Hereford 2-yr old bulls for sale. Bar H Land & Cattle Co. Phone:(306)743-2840, cell (306)743-7490. Langenburg SK.

LIVESTOCK Sheep For Sale

FOR SALE: REG POLLED Hereford bulls, yearlings & 2 yr olds, current Pedigrees, reasonably priced. Phone Martin (204)425-3820 or Lanard (204)425-3809, Vita, MB.

OSSAWA ANGUS AT MARQUETTE, MB. For sale: yearling & 2-yr old bulls. Also, a couple of herd sires.

Phone: (204) 375-6658 or (204)383-0703.

FOR SALE: PUREBERD YEARLING Shorthorn bulls. Red & Roan, thick & beefy w/moderate birth weights. Get the maternal edge w/Shorthorn sired females. Call Uphill Shorthorns. (204)764-2663 cell, (204)365-7155, rgray4@mymts.net

LIVESTOCK Cattle – Hereford

FOR SALE: BIG, STOUT PB Polled Hereford Bulls for sale. Yearling & 2-yr old bulls available. Good, balanced EPD’s. Will semen test, deliver & winter until May 1st. Call Allan/Bonnie:(204)764-0364 or Kevin/Holly:(204)764-0331. Hamiota,MB. Can be viewed online @ www.rocknabh.com

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

ATTENTION GRADUATES: SHORTHORN BREEDERS of Manitoba will be accepting applications for the John A. Nevin Cattle Growers Education Fund Award until Apr. 7, 2014. Contact: Susan Armbruster PO Box 597 Rossburn, MB R0J 1B0.

Phone & Fax: (204)859-2088. Email:shorthornsue@gmail.com

YOUNG PRODUCER WANTING TO lease spring calving cows.

For Details, please call: (204)424-5895.

2 PB LONG YEARLING bulls sired by Reserve Senior Champion from Toronto Royal Winter Fair, very quiet, heavy muscled, from good uddered heavy milking dams; 1 Herdsire from Crittenden herd from SK. 3 Polled Bull Calves, same sire. 54 yrs of Raising Quality Herefords. Francis Poulsen (204)436-2284, cell (204)745-7894, Elm Creek.

WANTED: BUTCHER HOGS SOWS AND BOARS FOR EXPORT

LIVESTOCK Cattle – Shorthorn

PRAIRIE GELBVIEH ALLIANCE BULL sale Apr. 5 1:30p.m. Johnstone Auction Mart, Moosejaw, SK. Selling 50+ Red & Black bulls. Download catalogue: www.johnstoneauction.ca or Phone Selin’s Gelbvieh: (306)793-4568.

FOR SALE: REGISTERED BLACK ANGUS bulls low birth weight, very quiet, hand fed, no disappointments, EPD’s & delivery avail. Amaranth (204)843-2287.

N7 STOCK FARM HAVE 30 top quality yearling Black Angus Bulls for sale by private treaty. Sired by some of the breed’s leading AI sires, bulls are developed on a homemade oat ration & free choice hay. Performance records available, will be semen tested, delivery available, contact Gerald & Wendy Nykoliation (204)562-3530 or Allan’s cell (204)748-5128.

WILKINRIDGE STOCK FARM BULL sale April 12, 1:00pm Grunthal Auction Mart, featuring 18 Red & Black polled yearling Maine-Anjou Bulls. 18 yearling Red Angus Bulls. Also new this year 18 yearling & 2-yr old Charolais Bulls from Walking Plow Charolais, videos of the bulls will be online at www.wilkinridge.blogspot.ca early in March. For more info call Sid Wilkinson (204)373-2631.

LIVESTOCK Swine Wanted

1000 Litre Caged Storage Tanks $60.00 each Call Ken 204-794-8383 #45 Mountain View Rd. Winnipeg, MB

Trux-N-Parts Salvage Inc.

ORGANIC ORGANIC Organic – Certified ORGANIC PRODUCERS ASSOCIATION OF MANITOBA CO-OPERATIVE (OPAM). Non-profit members owned organic certification body. Certifying producers, processors & brokers in Western Canada since 1988, Miniota, MB. Contact: (204)567-3745, info@opam-mb.com Go public with an ad in the Co-operator classifieds.

PERSONAL SHARE YOUR LIFE, as it’s meant to be! A Lasting Relationship. CANDLELIGHT MATCHMAKERS is here to help you. Confidential, Rural, Photos and Profiles to selected matches, Affordable, Local.

Serving MB, SK, NW Ontario. Call/Write for info: Box 212, Roland, MB, R0G 1T0, (204)343-2475.

PETS PETS & SUPPLIES EXOTIC BIRD & ANIMAL AUCTION. Apr 27, 2014, Weyburn Livestock Exchange, Weyburn, SK, 11:00a.m.

To Consign, Call Charlotte: (306) 861-6305. For Info, Call Ken: (306)861-3456.

REAL ESTATE REAL ESTATE Farms & Ranches – Manitoba 160-ACRE CATTLE/SHEEP W/1232-SQ.FT HOME, 100x50-ft Biotech, 2 grain bins, corals, garden, good grazing land. 5 string high-tensile cross fencing., $299,900. Phone (204)664-2027.

LAND FOR SALE: ACCEPTING offers on West half of NE 17-19-23. RM of Rossburn, 80-acs w/50-acs broke. Dennis Kowal, Box 658 Rossburn (204)842-3643.

MIXED CATTLE & GRAIN farm in the RM of Birtle & Miniota, 7-quarters, older 5-bdrm house, machine shed, 2 large cattle shelters, calving barn, well water, 10,000-bu grain storage. Asking $897,000. For more info call Century 21 Brandon (204)725-0555.

MLS 1320867 156-ACS LAKELAND Clay Loam fenced, outbuildings, older home, mun. water, Gladstone; MLS 1400601 716-acs mixed farm, fenced elk, bison, cattle, 1,064-sq.ft. bung, outbuildings, 2nd yard site, McCreary; MLS 1320985 24-15-11 RM Lakeview Section of pastureland in block, fenced, 4 dugouts; SW 9-18-15 RM of Rosedale Rdg Mtn., Erickson clay loam, ideal grain/forage.

Beautiful bldg site, 2-mi to RMNP. MLS 1404843, 1/2 section, forage/grain, Arden clay loam soil, NW & NE 19-17-14, RM of Lansdowne. Call Liz (204)476-6362, John (204)476-6719. Gill & Schmall Agencies.

PART SW 3030 RANGE 9, 105-ac taxable, 60-ac cultivated, some hay, poplar & spruce trees. Buildings need major renovations. House has full basement w/septic tank & field. Phone:(204)449-2117.

REAL ESTATE Farms & Ranches – Wanted GOOD QUALITY GRAIN & Cattle Farms wanted for Canadian & Overseas Clients. For a confidential meeting to discuss the possible sale of your farm, or to talk about what is involved, Phone Gordon Gentles:(204)761-0511 or Jim McLachlan: (204)724-7753. www.homelifepro.com HomeLife Home Professional Realty Inc.

REAL ESTATE Land For Sale FARMLAND FOR SALE IN THE RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF PORTAGE LA PRAIRIE. Murraydale Farms Ltd. is now open to accepting offers to purchase for the following farmland: E1/2 SE1/4 32-10-04W approx. 73.34-ac, SW1/4 33-10-04W approx. 146.62-ac, NE1/4 23-10-04W approx.

160-ac. All land had 35 phosphate and 20 potash applied last fall for fertilizer to be ready to crop soybeans. TERMS OF SUBMITTING OFFERS: Written offers to purchase the land will be received by Ammeter Law Group, 7 Donald St, Winnipeg, MB R3L 2S6, Attention Caitlin Schmidt until 5:00pm on APRIL 4, 2014. Offers to purchase shall be open for acceptance until 5:00pm on APRIL 11, 2014. The offers to purchase must be accompanied by a certified cheque in an amount equal to 5% of the purchase price in the offer to purchase, made payable to Ammeter Law Group, in trust. A copy of the offer to purchase must also be e-mailed to Corey D. Murray at coreydmurray@gmail.com. Any specific questions pertaining to the land should be directed to Corey Murray at (204)856-9380 or coreydmurray@gmail.com. The offers to purchase must be on the approved form. Parties interested in submitting an offer can contact Corey Murray to get a copy of the approved form of offer to purchase. Once an offer to purchase is accepted, the cheque shall become the deposit, refundable only according to the terms set out in the offer to purchase. Deposit cheques accompanying unaccepted offers to purchase will be returned after the period for accepting the offers to purchase have expired. The offer to purchase with the highest purchase price will not necessarily be accepted. TERMS & CONDITIONS OF SALE: The specific terms and conditions of the sale shall be contained in the offers to purchase. Interested parties must rely on their own inspection & knowledge of the land. Possession date April 2014, negotiable. The successful purchaser will be responsible for all property taxes for 2014.

Glenlea area property. S 1/2 of S/E 1/4 of 12-8-2E, 72-ac. RM of Macdonald. Gravel road access. RTK drainage has been done. Phone: (204)227-8593 MANITOBA FARM LAND- FOR sale 2000-acs 1977 cultivated R.M. of Stanley & Pembina, Good productive land, Manitoba Crop insurance C & D, Option to lease back to vendor. Contact: Melvin Toews at Golden Plains Realty Ltd. Tel:(204)745-3677.

MANITOBA- RED RIVER VALLEY 153-acs Soybean, Cash Crop Farm Located on an Paved road NW1/4 3-3-6wpm, 2.5-mi west of Morden, on Hwy No:3. Invest now in Agriculture. Contact, Melvin Toews at Golden Plains Realty Ltd. Tel:(204)745-3677.

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FOR SALE: ORGANIC SAINFOIN seed. Called “Healthy Hay” in Europe. (sainfoin.eu) An ancient, non-bloating, nutritious, low input, perennial forage loved by all animals. Better flavored meat & dairy.

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DAIRY BEEF & HORSE hay for sale in large squares, delivery available. Phone (204)827-2629 or (204)526-7139

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CAREERS Farm / Ranch F/T position avail. General Farm worker wanted on large progressive livestock operation in Pipestone MB. Duties include feed & care of cattle, operating & maintaining haying/harvest equipment. Competitive wages based on experience. Accommodations avail for the right candidate. Ag background & mechanical experience an asset. Valid drivers license req’d. (204)854-2510 pvsf@rfnow.com

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New 30.5L-32 16 ply, $1,995; 20.8-38 12 ply $765; 18.4-38 12 ply; $789; 24.5-32 14 ply, $1,495; 14.9-24 12 ply, $486; 16.9-28 12 ply $558, 18.4-26 10 ply, $890. Factory direct. More sizes available new and used. 1-800-667-4515. www.combineworld.com

TRAILERS Livestock Trailers

LOOKING FOR FARM HAND on modern grain farm near Morris/St. Pierre area. Duties are to assist in all aspects of grain farming. Class 1 licence is an asset, or willing to obtain. Wages negotiable.

For further info call Jeremie (204)746-5381 or (204)746-8504.

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Local is good, but it’s not good enough when it comes to marketing Those selling local produce and food products need to promote benefits and features that go beyond where the food was grown

By Shannon VanRaes co-operator staff / Steinbach

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ai Rana has a vision — to have her delicious Filipino spring rolls become as integral to the Manitoba foodscape as the ubiquitous perogy. “ O n c e p e o p l e t r y i t t h e y ’r e addicted to it,” said the entrepreneur, who once sold the pork-filled rolls at farmers’ markets. Now Rana would like to scale up and enter the retail side of food manufacturing.

But where to start can be a little daunting, she said.

“Coming from Beausejour, we’ve got several mom-and-pop shops, and convenience stores, and Co-op stores that I’d like to have my products sold in, so I guess we’ll start from there... we’ll work on a plan,” said Rana, adding that the first step is getting more information on food development and marketing.

To that end, the Filipino-Canadian was one of more than 60 people who attended a recent local food workshop at CD Trees, just south of Steinbach. Facilitated by Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Development (MAFRD), and funded by Growing Forward 2, the workshop focused in part on marketing strategies for local-produced food products.

“Local is a feature of a product... you want to promote the benefits,” said Jeff Fidyk of MAFRD’s food c o m m e rc i a l i z a t i o n a n d m a rk e t ing department. “(Customers) are after trust, authenticity, traceability, accountability and integrity.”

And while it can be tempting to rely on “local” as a branding tool, the marketing specialist said it’s important to break down what that word means and focus on the perceived benefits consumers are after, including health, nutrition and sustainability.

It was a packed house during a workshop on local food last week, held at CD Trees south of Steinbach. Photos: Shannon VanRaes

“I’ve been surprised at some of the higher-priced sauces, or birch syrup, those kind of specialty items that you would think would be out of most people’s price range, or certain kinds of cheese... people are drawn to that kind of stuff, and it’s been selling really well.”

Megan McKenzie

Local and fresh

Rana said that while her product is made with local ingredients, the plan is to market it as a fresh, SouthAsian alternative in areas of the province that suffer from a lack of diversity in the grocery aisles.

But she also hopes to market it directly to urban Filipino-Canadians, who already know and love the food.

“Even Filipinos, and I am Filipino, love it... but they just don’t have the time to make it themselves at home, so they’re wanting to buy it from someplace else, and knowing where it’s coming from and that it’s fresh,” said Rana.

Pe o p l e w h o w a n t h o m e m a d e meals, but don’t have the time or skills to make them themselves are key consumers of locally made food, according to Fidyk.

“There can be a perception that country people, people from rural Manitoba, have a greater skill set when it comes to making foods at home, pies, tarts, pastries and what-

Megan McKenzie speaks during a workshop on local food near Steinbach.

ever,” he said. “I look at that as an opportunity.”

Opportunities

So does Dean Wall of Zhoda.

He’s been working on a granola bar featuring quinoa, and hopes it will appeal to buyers, not just because it’s made almost exclusively with local ingredients, but because it’s artisanal with loads of nutritional benefits.

“Health-conscious people, I think will be interested, plus anyone who’s conscious about where their food is coming from. I recently found that

quinoa is grown in Canada, so I can access it from Canada, and of course oats and honey are all here,” he said.

“It’s probably two-thirds oats and a third quinoa, and for flavour I add in almonds and dried cranberries... the only sweetener I use is locally produced honey, so it’s a fairly neat product which I haven’t seen out in the market.”

According to the MAFRD specialist, individuals who seek out locally grown produce and locally produced products are also looking for something else when they buy local food — a connection. “ They want to feel more connected to the food, and even to yourselves as the growers and producers of that food, they want to know where it’s coming from, they want to be able to stand and have a conversation with you about your processes,” said Fidyk.

Price quality

It’s a strategy that’s been put to good use at Boissevain’s non-profit Rural Roots Food Co-operative, where producer profiles are prominently displayed.

“(Customers) know where it comes from, and they’re pleased when they see there is only a couple ingredients. I also think the bios we have on the walls in the store really make a difference — people make a connection between the farmers and the food,” said the Co-op’s Amy Loewen.

One thing local foodies aren’t looking for? The lowest price.

“People are looking for unique and sort of artisan products,” said Rural Roots president, Megan McKenzie.

“I’ve been surprised at some of the higher-priced sauces, or birch syrup, those kind of specialty items that you would think would be out of most people’s price range, or certain kinds of cheese... people are drawn to that kind of stuff, and it’s been selling really well.”

Fidyk concurs, noting that a sign reading “best apples ever” will get a seller a lot further than one reading “$1.99 per lb.” at a farmers’ market.

“I think there’s a large group of people... where they don’t ask the price of everything,” he said. “There is a price-quality association.” shannon.vanraes@fbcpublishing.com

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Manitoba will improve tracking of bovine tuberculosis MANITOBA GOVERNMENT RELEASE

Manitoba will launch a five-year, $150,000 project to better monitor bovine tuberculosis (TB) by linking on-farm data to traceability tools throughout the beef-processing system, Agriculture, Food and Rural Development Minister Ron Kostyshyn has announced.

“Manitoba’s status as a TB-free province comes at a significant cost to a relatively small group of producers, but allows the entire industry to access valuable marketing opportunities in other countries. We will help move the industry to a new approach to improve accuracy and reduce costs to beef producers,” Kostyshyn said in a release.

Producers in the Riding Mountain TB Eradication Area (RMEA) will receive support to conduct risk assessments, ensure all necessary information about their livestock is available to an existing traceability system and follow up on any testing results related to their herd.

Once filled with site- and animal-specific details, the system will link information from animal ear tags to the farm premises identification and throughout the beefprocessing chain. If bovine TB is found at a slaughterhouse or abattoir as part of routine monitoring, it can then be traced back to an individual farm.

This information will be used to monitor the prevalence of bovine TB and the location of infected animals.

For more than 12 years, producers in the RMEA have had to regularly conduct herd-wide bovine TB testing. Routine testing requires the entire herd to be gathered twice over two days, which places extra demands on producers and stress on the animals.

The minister noted that a strengthened traceability system may also help reduce the number of on-farm bovine TB tests required in the future, which would help to reduce costs for producers living in the RMEA.

Extracting carbon from nature can aid climate but will be costly — UN Carbon dioxide capture from biomass could be big part of climate fight

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little-known technology that may be able to take the equivalent of China’s greenhouse gas emissions out of the carbon cycle could be the radical policy shift needed to slow climate change this century, a draft UN report shows.

Using the technology, power plants would burn biomass — wood, wood pellets, or plant waste like from sugar cane — to generate electricity while the carbon dioxide in the biomass is extracted, piped away and buried deep underground.

Among techniques, a chemical process can strip carbon dioxide from the flue gases from combustion.

The process — called bioenergy with carbon capture and storage (BECCS) — would make the power plants not only carbon neutral but actively a part of extracting carbon dioxide from a natural cycle of plant growth and decay.

The technology could be twinned in coming decades with planting forests that absorb carbon as they grow, according to the study obtained

by Reuters.

It would be a big shift from efforts to fight global warming mainly by cutting emissions of greenhouse gases from mankind’s use of fossil fuels in factories, power plants and cars, but may be necessary given the failure so far to cut rising emissions.

“BECCS forms an essential component of the response strategy for climate change in the majority of scenarios in the literature” to keep temperatures low, according to a report by the UN’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC).

The IPCC, grouping leading scientists, is the main guide for almost 200 governments that have promised to work out a deal by the end of 2015 to slow warming to avert more floods, heat waves, more powerful storms, droughts and rising seas.

A coal-burning power plant can be seen behind a factory in the city of Baotou, in China’s Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. A new report says burning biomass and storing carbon dioxide underground may hold the key to slowing climate change this century. PHOTO: REUTERS/DAVID GRAY

The leaked report is Chapter 6 in a mammoth study due in mid-April in Berlin about solving climate change. It has details of BECCS not included in a draft summary.

Sunlight

In theory, BECCS could extract between three billion and above 10 billion tonnes of carbon dioxide from the air a year, it says, and seems more promising than technologies such as blocking sunlight or building machines to extract carbon from the air.

China, the top carbon producer ahead of the United States, emitted 9.86 billion tonnes in 2012, according to the PBL Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency.

BECCS, also known as bioCCS, would cost from $60 to $250 a tonne of carbon dioxide eliminated, the IPCC says.

“BECCS faces large challenges in financing and currently no such plants have been built and tested at scale,” it says.

Archer Daniels Midland Co. has a facility in Illinois, partly funded by the U.S. Department of Energy, to inject 333,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide a year into the ground from a plant producing ethanol from corn.

“Bio-CCS technology is becoming increasingly recognized as a credible option,” said Brad Page, head of the Australia-based Global CCS Institute, but added it was only a partial fix. Like all other experts interviewed, he had not seen the draft.

The IPCC is meeting this week in Japan to approve another report about the risks of climate change, from food and water shortages to a slowdown in economic growth.

Most carbon capture and storage focuses on fossil fuels.

Saskatchewan Power’s Boundary Dam coal-fired power plant in Canada, due to start this year as the first commercial project of its type, will capture a million tonnes of carbon dioxide a year.

Apart from the high costs of BECCS, “the area you need is vast,” said Joris Koornneef, an expert at sustainable energy consultancy Ecofys in the Netherlands.

He estimated that it would require 350 million hectares (864 million acres) — bigger than India — to be producing biomass for BECCS to make enough to suck 10 billion tonnes of carbon dioxide from the air, which would risk taking land from food crops.

Erwin Jackson, deputy head of The Climate Institute, an independent research group in Australia, said governments and companies should do more to research BECCS technologies. “At the moment we’re ignoring them and that’s risky,” he said.

The IPCC says it is at least 95 per cent probable that climate change is mainly man-made, rather than caused by natural swings, but opinion polls show voters in many nations are unconvinced.

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Indian farmers driven to suicide as hail ruins crops The government has committed to providing $220 million in aid

By Rajendra Jadhav MUMBAI / REUTERS

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nseasonal rains and hailstorms this month have damaged the winter-sown crops of millions of Indian farmers, but Rekha Garole lost more than others.

Her 42-year-old husband Santuka killed himself this month after hail devastated the wheat and chickpea crops that they had been counting on to repay a bank loan of 90,000 rupees ($1,500). “ He c o m m i t t e d s u i c i d e to escape his debt burden,” says Rekha, who met nearly a dozen political leaders in a week at her mud house in the Nanded district of western Maharashtra state but has yet to receive any financial aid.

Santuka, like other farmers in his village of Golegaon, prayed last year for bountiful rains to end two years of drought in the region.

Ample rainfall did come, but at the wrong time. In September, cloudbursts damaged soybean and sorghum crops that were ready to be harvested, forcing farmers like Santuka into debts that they could not pay due to the latest crop damage.

Millions of small Indian farmers are struggling to survive as erratic weather hits their only source of income.

They are seeking government help to stay afloat until the next harvest, but bureaucrats are moving slowly to record crop losses.

Anger is mounting among affected farmers tired of hearing empty promises. Many have given up hope.

Nearly five dozen farmers in Maharashtra and the central state of Madhya Pradesh have committed suicide this month over debt worries, farmers’ advocacy groups say.

This could spell trouble for the ruling Congress party in a five-week general election that starts on April 7, as the farmers’ vote helped it retain power in 2009. Opinion polls suggest that Congress faces a heavy defeat.

In Ma d h y a Pra d e s h a n d Maharashtra, nearly three million hectares of crops have been hit, Farm Minister Sharad Pawar said.

The damage could force the government to slash production estimates for key wintersown crops like rapeseed, chickpea and wheat, but the immediate worry would be vegetable supplies.

The central government will provide 13.5 billion rupees ($220 million) to farmers hit by the precipitation in Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh, a government source said.

Fa r m e r s’ l e a d e r s s a y the aid is too little even to cover the cost of seeds and fertilizers.

“Farmers have taken loans from banks and private money lenders. With government help of a few thousand rupees, they can’t even repay their debts,” said Vijay Jawandhia, a farmers’ leader from Maharashtra.

Any financial help comes too late for Rekha, who has two school-age children: “A f t e r a s u i c i d e e v e r y o n e makes promises,” she told Reuters by phone. “But the ones who commit suicide will never return.”

In this 2007 photo, cattle herders walk with their cattle on a road in the Koraput district in the Indian state of Orissa. PHOTO: REUTERS/DESMOND BOYLAN

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U.S. court puts COOL resolution in WTO’s hands

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anada’s battle against t h e U . S . c o u n t r y- o f origin labelling law (COOL) is down to securing another ruling against it from the World Trade Organization after an American court dismissed an appeal against the program.

In a March 28 judgment, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit rejected several constitutional arguments advanced by the American Meat Institute and Canadian and U.S. livestock groups against COOL. However, the court said it wasn’t capable of considering the ramifications of the case against COOL that Canada and Mexico have launched at the WTO. The WTO is expected to rule in June that COOL violates international trade rules, setting the stage for Canada and Mexico to impose retaliatory tariffs on American imports possibly in 2015.

“We are confident that the WTO will find that the U.S. is not in compliance and we will continue to encourage the government to retaliate if the issue remains unresolved,” said John Masswohl, vicepresident of the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association.

Agriculture Minister Gerry R i t z s a i d Ca n a d a i s l o o k ing forward to the WTO ruling. “ We remain steadfast in taking whatever steps may be necessar y, includ ing retaliation, to achieve a f a i r re s o l u t i o n . Ma n d a tory COOL continues to hurt Canadian and American livestock producers and the overall North American meat supply chain.”

Canada and Mexico need WTO approval to hit the U.S. with retaliatory tariffs to compensate for the economic harm COOL has caused their farmers. Canada has already identified a wide range of U.S. products on which it could impose duties worth about $1 billion a year.

T h e d i s p u t e ov e r C O O L dates back to 2008 and has cost Canadian farmers and processors more than $6 billion in lost sales and lower pr ices due to complicated labelling rules the measure imposes on American retailers and processors. Canada first complained to the WTO about COOL in 2009.

In 2 0 1 2 , t h e t ra d e b o d y found it did not comply with the U.S.’s international obligations. In early 2013, the U.S. announced changes that it said brought the program into compliance with the W TO. Canada and Mexico said the changes made the situation worse.

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Gavilon calls on U.S. farm sector to deal with unapproved GMO crops The grain handler has broken ranks with others and agreed to accept farmer deliveries

By Tom Polansek REUTERS

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he U.S. agriculture industry must devise a system to handle genetically modified crops barred by major importers because unapproved varieties will comprise an increasing portion of production in coming years, top executives at grain merchant Gavilon Group LLC say.

Omaha-based Gavilon, owned by Japanese trading house Marubeni Corp., broke from the world’s top grain traders last month by agreeing to accept a new type of GMO corn not approved by China or the European Union.

The corn, a Syngenta AG variety called Agrisure Duracade, is available for planting for the first time in the United St a t e s t h i s y e a r. G a v i l o n agreed to buy the grain from U.S. farmers as part of a deal with Syngenta, while major exporters like Archer Daniels Midland have refused out of concern it will accidentally be sent to China or the EU. Gavilon will greatly reduce the risk that Duracade corn will be inadvertently mixed with approved varieties by working with far mers and by organizing a network of grain elevators and markets that will accept the grain, said Greg Konsor, the company’s g e n e ra l m a n a g e r o f g ra i n operations, in a telephone interview.

Won’t be the last

The industry must learn how to efficiently handle unapproved varieties because Duracade will not be the last one to hit the market, he added.

“We’ve got to figure a solution out to make sure we’re not handcuffing the U.S. corn farmer or the seed companies that they can’t get their product to market sooner,” he said. “At some point in time the industry has to deal with it, and I think now is the time to deal with it.”

Concerns about Duracade have captivated the U.S. farm sector this year because China has rejected hundreds of thousands of tonnes of U.S. corn containing another unauthorized GMO Syngenta trait, Agrisure Viptera, since November.

Known as MIR 162, the trait has been awaiting Beijing’s

“Is it always easier if everything is as fungible as water and no one has to think and you don’t have to manage any details? Absolutely that is easier.

But that’s not what the customers are asking for.”

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approval for more than two years.

O n Ma rc h 1 0 , Sy n g e n t a halted commercial sales of Duracade cor n in Canada because major importers had not approved the product.

Gavilon agreed to accept it because U.S. farmers want to plant the new variety, which is engineered to fight pests, chief

executive Greg Heckman said.

The company, the third-largest U.S. grain handler by storage capacity, is equipped to direct it to appropriate markets, he said.

“Is it always easier if everything is as fungible as water and no one has to think and you don’t have to manage any details?” he said. “Absolutely

that is easier. But that’s not what the customers are asking for.”

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Cargill Inc., the largest exporter of U.S. grain, has said it will not accept Duracade corn for shipment overseas because it is not approved by major importers. ADM went a step further with plans to reject crops containing Duracade for domestic processing or export.

Michigan Agricultural Commodities, Michigan’s largest grain handler, became the latest operation to say it will decline the variety in 2014. It can be difficult to segregate different varieties of grain from one another because they are often harvested, transported and stored together.

T h e Na t i o n a l G ra i n a n d Feed Association and North American Export Grain Association have unsuccessfully lobbied Syngenta to suspend the commercial use of Duracade and MIR 162 in the United States until China and other export markets have granted regulatory approval.

Duracade already has approval from buyers including Mexico, South Korea and Japan.

Corn containing Duracade will be planted on 250,000 to 300,000 acres this spring and be harvested in the autumn, a c c o rd i n g t o i n f o r m a t i o n Syngenta has provided to the U.S. trade associations. Corn was planted on 95.4 million acres in the United States last year.

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New Zealand farmer confidence falls Dairy prices are falling and interest rates are rising wellington / reuters

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ew Zealand farmers’ c o n f i d e n c e d ro p p e d markedly from multiyear highs in March, as the outlook of lower commodity prices, higher interest rates, and an elevated currency weighed, a recent survey showed.

The Rabobank survey said a net 29 per cent of respondents were optimistic about the general outlook for the farming sector over the coming year, compared with a near-sixyear high of 51 per cent in the December survey.

Fewer farmers were optimistic about their own business outlook as well, with a net 35 per cent level against 49 per cent in the previous quarter.

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Harvesting in Crimea has traditionally been done by custom combine units from Ukraine, which may not be available now that the region has separated.

The governor of Russia’s southern Rostov region wants to hand over 500 harvesters produced at the local Rostselmash plant to Crimea, according to a March 19 story from the Russian ITAR-TASS news agency.

“Crimea does not have its own harvesters. They were thrown over from one Ukrainian region to another during the harvest campaign,” Vasily Golubev said at a meeting March 17, urging the Russian government to support his initiative.

“We need to send 500 harvesters to Crimea to have the matter settled,” the story reported Golubev as saying.

It said Russia’s Rostov region had sent the second shipment of relief aid, including almost 70 tonnes of food and essentials, to Crimea alongside transferring 1.5 million rubles (C$46,000) to a special bank account.

Golubev said that the Rostov region would send a task group to Crimea in late April or early May to start co-operation with Russia’s new constituent entity.

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Climate change to disrupt food supplies, brake growth The impact to natural systems may already be irreversible, a draft UN report says

By Alister Doyle OSLO / REUTERS

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lobal warming will disrupt food supplies, slow world economic growth and may already be causing irreversible damage to nature, according to a new UN report urging governments to act.

A 29-page draft by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) will also outline many ways to adapt to rising temperatures, more heat waves, floods and rising seas.

“The scientific reasoning for reducing emissions and adapting to climate change is becoming far more compelling,” Rajendra Pachauri, chair of the IPCC, told Reuters in Beijing.

Scientists and more than 100 governments met in Japan from March 25-29 to edit and approve the report. It will guide policies in the run-up to a UN summit in Paris in 2015 meant to decide a deal to curb rising greenhouse gas emissions.

The 29-page draft projects risks such as food and water shortages and extinctions of animals and plants. Crop yields would range from unchanged to a fall of up to two per cent a decade, compared to a world without warming, it says.

And some natural systems may face risks of “abrupt or

drastic changes” that could mean irreversible shifts, such as a runaway melt of Greenland or a drying of the Amazon rainforest.

It said there were “early warning signs that both coral reef and Arctic systems are already experiencing irreversible regime shifts.” Corals are at risk in warmer seas and the Arctic region is thawing fast.

Climate change will hit growth. Warming of 2.5 C above pre-industrial levels could mean “global aggregate economic losses between 0.2 and two per cent of income,” it says.

Almost 200 governments have agreed to limit warming to less than 2 C above pre-industrial times, mainly by curbing emissions from burning fossil fuels.

Temperatures have already risen by about 0.8 C.

Rising risks

“A wide range of impacts from climate change are already happening,” said Chris Field of Stanford University and a cochair of the IPCC report. “Risks are much greater with more warming than less warming.

“And it doesn’t require 100 per cent certainty before you have creative options for moving forwards... there are compelling adaptation options,” he told Reuters by telephone.

The report points to options such as improved planning for disasters such as hurricanes or flooding, efforts to breed drought- or flood-resistant crops, measures to save water and energy or wider use of insurance.

Field said the IPCC will have to take account of thousands of comments since the draft was leaked to a climate skeptic’s website late last year.

And the findings will be under scrutiny, especially after the previous IPCC assessment in 2007 wrongly projected that Himalayan glaciers might all melt by 2035, affecting water supplies for millions of people from China to India.

This time, a subchapter projects Himalayan ice will range from a two per cent gain to a 29 per cent loss by 2035. “It is virtually certain that these projections are more reliable than an earlier erroneous assessment,” it says.

Second instalment

The study is the second part of a mammoth three-part report.

The first, in September, raised the probability that human activities, rather than natural variations, are the main cause of warming since 1950 to at least 95 per cent from 90 in 2007.

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But many people in big emitting nations are unconvinced.

Only 40 per cent of Americans and 39 per cent of Chinese view climate change as a major threat, according to a Pew

Research Center survey of 39 nations in 2013.

A third instalment, due in Berlin in mid-March, will show solutions to climate change such as more renewable energy.

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Funding shortfalls threaten popular Parkland business Residential and day programs for vulnerable adults are facing shortfalls that make their futures uncertain, say executive directors

The popular bake shop on Grandview’s Main Street has been serving lunches and selling baked goods since opening in the spring of 1993.

Grandview Gateways Inc.’s flagship day program, The Friendly Corner Bake Shop, is threatened by the funding shortfall for agencies providing residential and day supports to vulnerable adults, says the agency’s executive director Carolyn Crossley.

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popular bakery and restaurant on Grandview’s Main Street is quietly going broke and it’s not because no one is buying buns or stopping by for lunch.

The bustle inside The Friendly Corner Bake Shop’s belies the predicament facing the agency that has operated it since 1993 — an accumulating deficit that threatens to shut the shop down, jeopardizing other programs Grandview Gateways Inc. offers.

The Parkland agency, which works with adults with intellectual disabilities, has operated a bakery and restaurant for the past 20 years as its flagship day program.

But chronic underfunding prevents the organization from offering wages to its support workers that compete with other local employers, GGI’s executive director Carolyn Crossley said.

Provincial funding, based on a per diem for each client in the program, allowed them to pay support workers $12.06 an hour. Two years ago, they were facing staff shortfalls — people going where wages were higher — so the board decided to bump wages by $2.

“We increased the wages hoping we could work with the province and see agencies paid a little bit better,” said Crossley, adding that they weren’t operating only on hope. In 2003, the province of Manitoba had identified a need to increase wages to as much as $15 per hour for support workers in this sector.

But after 2007, “everything stopped,” said Crossley. Funding increases fell behind and didn’t keep up with minimum wage or cost-of-living increases.

The sector appeared forgotten, and while their move to boost wages helped them keep good staff, it has also put them in the red.

“Now we’re well staffed, but we are going broke,” she said. “And we are getting a little bit desperate. We are now into our line of credit. Our operating dollars are down to nil.”

Provincial officials told the organization at a February meeting to discuss the deficit that they should consider an alternative day program. If no additional funds are found, the agency’s board is personally responsible for covering the deficit. Members are questioning how long they can continue.

Shuttering the bake shop would not only be an economic and service blow to Grandview, it would sever relationships between clients and the community that have taken years to form.

Their programs support 24 persons and the agency employs 40 persons most of whom reside in Grandview, Roblin, Gilbert Plains, Tootinaowaziibeeng Reserve and Inglis. They also have four group homes and a seniors’ program at the town Activity Centre.

The Friendly Corner Bake Shop gives the agency visibility and connection with the community, Crossley said.

“Some of our people almost have a celebrity status,” said Crossley.

“Community members know all of our people. The interaction is 100 per cent

successful with the community. So I’m not sure what kind of community program that you could have as an alternative to that.”

About 150 people in Grandview turned out to a town hall meeting last week to express concern about the agency’s predicament.

“We’re sitting in a kind of limbo,” Crossley said, adding that the worsecase scenario would be terminating their service purchase agreement with Family Services. In that case, about 40 people would be affected including 18 individuals who would then have no day program to attend.

Gateview ’s funding crunch isn’t isolated.

Jason Dyck, executive director of Prairie Partners Inc. in Boissevain, which runs the iconic Sawmill Tea and Coffee Company, says there are at least 16 agencies across Westman and Parkland struggling because of underfunding.

Prairie Partners has basically “only bought ourselves some time,” after dealing with a similar funding shortfall by trimming a third of its staff and shifting about a half-dozen high-needs persons in their care to other agencies, Dyck said.

But their problems aren’t over.

“I would say we’re in the eye of the hurricane right now,” he said, adding that Prairie Partners was facing a $500,000 operating deficit two years ago when they called in the province to audit them. They asked for the audit because they’d been unable to convince provincial officials that the shortfall had anything to do with underfunding, he said.

“We were in an identical predicament as Grandview,” said Dyck.

“We knew we were underfunded but the people we were dealing with in government said, ‘no, you’re not,’” he said. That audit, plus a review showed it wasn’t poor management causing the shortfall, Dyck said. In fact, they got high marks for quality of service, and were shown to be operating cost effectively as well, he said.

“And it basically recommended to the province that they needed to better fund these kinds of services, because if they were to try and find an alternative to this, it would cost them way more and they wouldn’t be guaranteed as high a service delivery.”

Their funding was increased, but only to the level that would allow them to pay $12.06. So they continue to face the hiring challenge Grandview tried to offset by raising wages, Dyck said.

“It’s grossly inadequate as far as what we need to pay. We are one of the top five employers in our community and we can’t come near the wages that the school offers their educational assistants, and we can’t come near the wages that the RHAs offer their health-care aides.”

Dyck added that he disputes the government’s stated position that it has increased the funding for care of adults with intellectual disabilities by as much as 300 to 400 per cent since the late 1990s.

That sounds impressive, but the real problem is it continues to underfund these services, he said.

“It is still completely inadequate for the actual costs of delivering quality service in this field,” he said.

“We support what the province considers to be some of the most vulnerable people in the province. But they are traditionally people who have been marginalized for so long they get forgotten and they aren’t given the priority they deserve.”

Crossley said they met with their provincial MLA Stan Struthers about the matter in late March but have no assurances anything is about to change.

“We are very unsure of our future,” she said. lorraine@fbcpublishing.com

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RecipeSwap

Send your recipes or recipe request to: Manitoba Co-operator Recipe Swap Box 1794, Carman, Man. ROG OJO or email: lorraine@fbcpublishing.com

Spring cleaning and clean eating?

Spicy Parsnip Soup Lorraine Stevenson Crossroads Recipe Swap

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ave you started spring cleaning yet? I mean the kind that involves window washing and shampooing the rug.

There’s another kind of spring cleaning that we hear a lot about this time of year. It’s all the ado about cleansing or detoxifying.

But do we really need to blow out our inner dust bunnies to get spring back in our step?

There’s absolutely no evidence our bodies need to be cleansed or detoxified, say dietitians. The liver, kidneys and intestine are doing this inner housekeeping year round.

“Our body is fully capable of ridding toxins on its own without doing a cleanse,” says Winnipeg-based registered dietitian Susan Watson.

The motivation most have for doing them is usually a “quick fix” mentality, she says.

“People start to feel bad about their lifestyle, or the foods they’ve eaten, and see this as a one-time fix for their bodies,” she says.

But it isn’t, and you do yourself no good if you aren’t making healthier dietary changes for the long term, she stresses. You may even do yourself some harm. Watson has had clients come to her after doing a cleanse that’s left their guts deficit of healthy bacteria it needs to digest properly.

Then they can’t eat foods they previously tolerated.

“I’ve only seen people do destructive damage to their digestive system through detoxes,” she said.

The bottom line is there are far gentler ways to become healthier than doing a cleanse, says the dietitian who is a strong advocate for the uptake of a “clean eating” approach instead.

Clean eating simply means starting to eat more whole, unprocessed foods more often and pulling back from all those highly refined foods that can contain hidden sources of sugar and sodium in our diet.

“It’s about getting back to the basics, cooking from scratch, spending time planning and organizing your meals, and making sure your cupboards are full of healthy food items,” she said.

Healthier eating and cooking habits are just a click away. Check out the Dietitians of Canada’s website where you’ll find more than a dozen short videos with loads of ideas for simple cooking, making no-fuss meals with six ingredients, getting kids cooking and quick kitchen shortcuts. www.dietitians.ca/Your-Health/ Nutrition-Month/Videos.aspx Here’s a few recipes that make perfect light meals as winter slowly ebbs away.

1 onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, crushed 1/4 tsp. pepper 1 tbsp. oil 1 tsp. curry powder 2 tsp. cumin seed 2 c. sliced parsnips 1/2 tsp. salt 2-1/2 - 3 c. chicken or vegetable stock

Sauté onion, garlic and pepper in oil until golden and caramelized. Remove two tbsp. onion mixture and set aside. Add curry powder and cumin and sauté one minute. Stir in parsnips and 2-1/2 cups stock. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer until parsnips are tender, about 15 minutes. Purée mixture in a blender until smooth. Return mixture to saucepan and reheat to serving temperature.

Thin soup with additional stock if mixture appears too thick. Add salt. Serve hot garnished with onion mixture. Soup may be prepared and refrigerated for up to 24 hours. Do not freeze.

Serves 6.

Source: ATCO Blue Flame Kitchen

Super Salmon Stix 1⁄2 c. whole wheat flour 1 tbsp. wheat germ 2 tsp. chili powder 1/2 tsp. pepper 4 egg whites, lightly beaten 1 tbsp. canola oil 1 tbsp. lemon juice 1-1/4 c. panko crumbs 2 tbsp. grated lemon zest 1-1/2 lbs. salmon fillet, cut into 1x3-inch pieces

Preheat oven to 400 F. Lightly spray canola oil cooking spray on a foil-lined baking sheet. In a shallow dish, combine whole wheat flour, wheat germ, chili powder and pepper. In a second shallow dish, combine egg whites, canola oil, and lemon juice. In a third shallow dish, mix together panko crumbs and lemon zest. Dip salmon sticks in flour mixture, then into egg mixture, and finally into panko crumbs. Place salmon sticks on prepared baking sheet. Bake for about 10 minutes until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork. Do not overcook or fish will be dry. Makes 6 servings.

Source: Quick and Healthy Recipes the Whole Family Can Enjoy recipe collection. Heart and Stroke Foundation/Manitoba/Manitoba Canola Growers

RECIPE SWAP If you have a recipe or a column suggestion please write to: Manitoba Co-operator Recipe Swap, Box 1794 Carman, Man. R0G 0J0 or email Lorraine Stevenson at: lorraine@fbcpublishing.com

Cobb Salad A Cobb salad has so much to it you’ll be sure to please even the lightest or pickiest eater at the dinner table. The classic Cobb salad had its beginnings at Hollywood’s Brown Derby Restaurant in the 1920s when the restaurant manager, Bob Cobb, came up with it as a delicious way to use leftovers.

1 tbsp. butter 1-1/2 c. frozen kernel corn 1/2 c. plain yogurt 1/3 c. fresh lemon juice 2 tsp. Dijon mustard 1 tsp. honey 1/4 tsp. salt 1/8 tsp. freshly ground pepper 1 tbsp. olive oil 1/4 c. thinly sliced green onion 8 c. torn romaine lettuce 2 c. cubed cooked chicken or turkey 1 c. crumbled blue or feta cheese 1/4 c. crumbled cooked bacon 2 hard-cooked eggs, peeled and quartered 1 ripe avocado, halved, pitted, peeled and cubed Thinly sliced green onion, optional

Melt butter in a medium frypan over medium heat. Add corn and sauté until lightly browned, about four to five minutes. Remove from heat; cool completely. To prepare dressing, whisk together next six ingredients (yogurt through pepper) until combined. Gradually whisk in oil until blended. Stir in 1/4 cup green onion.

Place lettuce on a large serving dish. Top lettuce with corn, chicken, cheese, bacon, eggs and avocado, arranging toppings in rows. Sprinkle with additional green onion.

Serve with dressing. Serves 4.

Source: ATCO Blue Flame Kitchen

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J

ennifer Jackson looked up from her computer as her father Andrew appeared in the dining room doorway. “Hey Pops,” she said and then turned her attention back to the flickering screen in front of her.

Andrew headed over to the kitchen counter in search of coffee. “Hey kid,” he said. “Whatcha doing?”

Jennifer typed rapidly for a moment before she replied. “Chatting,” she said.

Andrew poured himself a cup of the coffee Rose had made before heading into town 15 minutes earlier and then headed over to the table to sit down. “Chatting with who?” he wanted to know.

“With Kendra,” said Jennifer. “And with Amanda and with Allan.”

“Good Lord,” said Andrew. “Three conversations at once?”

Jennifer nodded. “Gotta keep in touch,” she said.

Andrew took a sip of coffee. “I don’t even like talking to one person at a time,” he said.

“That’s because you’re a curmudgeon,” said Jennifer.

“Watch your language,” said Andrew. “Where do you even learn words like that?”

“On my computer,” said Jennifer. She typed briefly then read from the screen. “Curmudgeon,” she said. “An ill-tempered person full of resentment and stubborn notions.”

“Wow,” said Andrew. “That’s surprisingly accurate.”

“Of course it is,” said Jennifer. “I just typed Andrew into my search engine and that’s what the computer came up with. I can find anything I want, you know. I’m like a walking… I mean sitting… encyclopedia, as long as I have my computer and an Internet connection. Ask me anything.”

Andrew pondered that for a second. “I have been curious,” he said, “ever since we started raising sheep, where did sheep come from? I mean what did they evolve from?”

Jennifer tapped out a few words on the keyboard, she waited for a second and then her eyes widened.

“Goodness,” she said. “That’s interesting.” Andrew looked at her questioningly. “Well,” said Jennifer, “the earliest-known ancestor of the sheep is a tiny wormlike creature known as a Pikaia. It lived 500 million years ago. And guess what!?”

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“What?” said Andrew.

“It is also the earliest-known relative of human beings. And of birds, and fish and of all the vertebrate species that have ever lived on the earth,” said Jennifer.

Andrew put down his coffee cup. “Are you saying,” he said, “that we are related to sheep?”

“Yup,” said Jennifer. “Mind you this was 500 million years ago, so the family resemblance might be minimal.”

“It might explain why we vote the way we do,” said Andrew.

Jennifer looked doubtful. “I don’t know,” she said.

“It seems to me if you want to know why we vote the way we do you should look at animals we’re more closely related to. Like chimpanzees.”

“Chimpanzees don’t vote,” said Andrew.

“Just like a lot of people,” said Jennifer.

“That’s very true,” said Andrew. He thought about that for a moment. “I wonder,” he said, “if the consistent decline in voter turnout in elections over the last 50 years is an indication that human beings are slowly turning back into chimpanzees.”

“I don’t know,” said Jennifer. “It seems to me that there is some evidence that politicians are turning back into chimpanzees, but I don’t see why that would stop normal people from voting.”

“That’s true,” said Andrew. “I’ve often found myself in the voting booth wishing there was a chimpanzee I could vote for rather than the available options.”

Jennifer stared at her screen. “Evolution freaks me out,” she said. “What if Pikaia hadn’t evolved?

We wouldn’t even be here.”

“That’s OK,” said Andrew. “Neither would sheep.”

“Or,” said Jennifer, “what if Pikaia had evolved 450 million years ago instead of 500 million? We might actually BE sheep.”

“Or chimpanzees,” said Andrew. “Personally, I’d rather be a chimpanzee.”

“Speak for yourself,” said Jennifer. “Any way you look at it, it’s a miracle we’re here.”

“Is it now?” said Andrew. “Didn’t Einstein say the only miracle is that there are no miracles?”

“In some ways, Einstein was no Einstein,” said Jennifer. “If you know what I mean.”

“I do,” said Andrew. “And I can relate, since I am also no Einstein.” He took another sip of coffee.

“Going back to my original question,” he said, “I should have clarified that I was wondering more about sheep’s nearer relatives. Like what were they when humans domesticated them?”

“Oh that’s easy,” said Jennifer. “They were called Mouflon. They looked like bighorn sheep. They still do actually.”

Andrew was silent for a moment. “You know what the problem is with the Internet?”

“No,” said Jennifer.

“It takes the mystery out of life. It answers all our questions and leaves us nothing to talk about,” said Andrew. “It forces us to agree with each other about everything.”

Jennifer looked up from her screen. “I disagree,” she said.

“Thank you,” said Andrew. “I appreciate that.”

“Always happy to oblige,” said Jennifer.

Add an echeveria to your collection These plants have many uses in the indoor and outdoor gardens

By Albert Parsons FREELANCE CONTRIBUTOR

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cheveria plants are succulents native to the semi-arid deserts of Central America and Mexico, and were named after an 18th century Mexican botanical artist.

The echeveria (Crassulaceae) plant family includes many interesting and unusual varieties. In the last few years the use of succulents in outdoor containers has become popular and echeverias are often used. These plants are available in many garden centres during the winter and during the spring planting season whole displays are featured. As well as using them outdoors, many gardeners use echeverias as potted plants in their indoor gardens.

Most of the echeverias that we see for sale are hybrids, so they are in many cases quite different from their native ancestors. As a result, they are not quite as tough; they are not frost tolerant, and unlike many of their native cousins that will tolerate frosty desert nights, they will be badly damaged or killed if exposed to frost. Gardeners use hardy perennial succulents such as the sempervivums (hens and chicks) and sedums, and these plants can stay outside all year round. Echeveria plants, on the other hand, must be moved indoors for the winter and should not be planted outdoors in the spring until all danger of frost has passed.

These plants, for the most part, are evergreen and their main characteristic is the compact rosette of fleshy leaves that comprises the foliage, which can be quite small or gigantic, depending on the variety. In many varieties, stiff, long flower stalks emerge from the rosettes of foliage and some specimens have amazingly beautiful flowers.

The foliage comes in a variety of colours — various shades of green, burgundy, red, blue green and even pale yellow. The leaves, like those of many desert plants, are often covered with a white, waxy film designed by nature to enhance water retention in dry desert climates. This film produces a silvery sheen and is very attractive; care should be taken to not touch the leaves as the film will be marked and the foliage will be less attractive.

The echeveria is a desert plant and repotting is a bit different from repotting other houseplants. The soil in the pot should be allowed to dry out completely before the task is undertaken. When the plant is removed from the pot, most of the soil will fall away — shake off what remains. Any dead or injured roots should be snipped off along with any discoloured or damaged leaves. The plant can then be planted into fresh, dry soil, spreading the roots out as soil is added to the pot. The newly potted plant should not be watered for about a week, and then the soil should be watered gradually over a period of days until it is moderately moist.

My echeverias, along with other plants, spend the winter on a sunny windowsill.

Echeverias do not like wet soil and should be allowed to dry out between waterings.

They like full sun, so indoors should be placed on a sunny windowsill. In the outdoor garden with its higher light intensity, they can be located in spots that receive bright, indirect light. Feed and water regularly in the summer but indoors during the winter, they should be watered infrequently as their metabolism will slow. During this time, they may shed some of their lower leaves, which is a natural process.

An echeveria eventually will become elongated with bare stems and when the

PHOTO: ALBERT PARSONS

plant is no longer attractive, cut the top off the plant and use it as a cutting to start a new plant. The parent plant will produce new growth after being cut back.

Individual leaves also can be used to start new plants. Echeverias make great specimen plants in the indoor garden, are wonderful additions to dish gardens and they have myriad uses in the outdoor landscape during the summer. Think about adding a couple of echeverias to your plant collection.

Albert Parsons writes from Minnedosa, Manitoba

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Create a feature wall

Whether you use stone or wood, wallpaper or beads, it will be sure to add to the look of a room Connie Oliver Around the House

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feature wall, often created with stone, brick or wood, can add lots of texture to a bland décor.

A common element in open-concept homes is a partial wall that separates the kitchen from the rest of the space. This partial wall is usually about six to eight feet wide, is open on both ends and is a blank slate. Walls like this, without windows or openings, are perfect for a feature wall. A floor to ceiling stone treatment, for instance can create a wonderful backdrop for a media wall or a freestanding fireplace. The feature photograph shows how well a partial wall looks when treated with a textural stone finish.

Another great place for a feature wall is around the fireplace façade of a protruding one. When the fireplace sticks out from the wall it is usually boxed in with drywall to hide the workings. The surrounding surfaces are a great place to add brick, stone or tile to add to the fireplace feature.

The wall at the head of the bed can also produce a great feature — imagine a floor to ceiling wall of stone. Even the ensuite can be treated with a smaller feature wall that will co-ordinate with the bedroom.

A feature wall could also be created by covering it with one-inch-thick slices of tree logs. I once saw one where the wooden circles were adhered to the wall behind the bed, giving it a relaxed and comfortable lodge appearance. Squares of stained wood (even plywood) can also be used. By staggering the grain on every other piece you end up with a subdued checkerboard effect.

If you’re on a tight budget you might consider using inexpensive items like beads to create a feature wall. Hot glue them right onto a colourful wall inter-

PHOTO: COURTESY OF CULTURED STONE

spersed with small mirrored pieces for a sparkling feature. This would be time consuming but affordable and less permanent than stone or tile. This might be a fun look for a young girl’s room. For a more masculine look, consider a sport’s mural for a wall in a boy’s bedroom.

Wallpaper that has the appearance of brick or stone is another less expensive alternative, and can be easily removed when you want a change. Another idea is to create plaster adornments to add

texture to a feature wall. Use small cookie cutters or chocolate moulds and fill them with plaster of paris to create shapes, then adhere them to a wall in a random pattern.

When choosing which wall to treat consider the following: • Choose a wall without doors or window openings as these will break up the wall treatment, which diminishes the effect.

• The first wall you see when entering a room is often a good option for a fea-

ture wall, or the wall surrounding a fireplace or behind the head of the bed.

• Consider wall items you’ll have to tile around, such as light switches and electrical outlets. These can detract from the overall look and can be fussy to work around.

• Look at lots of photos of feature walls before deciding which product or application to choose.

Connie Oliver is an interior designer from Winnipeg

Times have changed Transportation to and from school was certainly different before buses became the norm

By Donna Gamache Freelance contributor

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arge school buses roll up in front of the local schools each morning, and away again at the end of the school day. Today’s rural children, who are used to travelling that way, might find it difficult to believe that some of those watching the buses once travelled to school in a far different manner. They couldn’t fathom that schools might consist of a single room, and that there would likely be such a school at fiveor six-mile intervals — or even less. The reasoning was that, with schools close together, no pupils should have more than about three miles to travel.

Students who were reasonably close to school most often walked or rode bicycles during good weather; those from a little farther might ride horseback or drive a buggy or cart.

In winter the mode of transport changed to horse-drawn cutters

or homemade toboggans, perhaps with hay to feed the horse at noon (and serve as a cushion for one way).

The school my siblings and I attended was Crocus Hill School, north of Minnedosa. By road our farm was four miles from the school — far enough that my parents felt we should be driven there — most often all the way in the morning and partway in the afternoon, though Mother would usually drive to meet us. If my parents knew that neither would be available to pick us up, then we were told to walk home by a shorter, cross-country route, about three miles in length. This meant trekking along a couple of country roads, then through a field and cattle pasture and down a trail through the hills to our valley farm. In nice weather, it was often a pleasant walk; it wasn’t unusual to catch sight of rabbits, red squirrels or occasionally white-tailed deer.

In the winter, things could be

much different. One year our road became so blocked with snow that the downhill section and along the edge of the hills could no longer be opened. For a couple of months we could not drive a car anywhere at all.

Getting to school involved taking the trail up through the hills and pasture to the neighbour’s farm, who then took us the last mile by car.

On pleasant winter days we would use skis and snowshoes.

On particularly cold days Dad drove us with ‘the horse and cutter,’ which was easier for us, but not really any warmer. One morning when the thermometer registered -50 F he declared it was too cold for man or beast and we were allowed to stay home.

For a couple of years when I was in Grade 7 and Grade 8, and my brother in Grade 4 and Grade 5, the two of us rode horseback to school during good weather. My brother rode Billy, a brown-and-white

One way to get to school in winter was by horse-drawn toboggan.

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Shetland pony, and I rode Mystery, a riding horse I had recently bought (named that because it had been a mystery whether I could ever afford to make such a purchase(.

Our school still had a couple of old barns, from the earlier days when horses were used all the time. We tied Mystery and Billy in there, but had to remember to feed and water them during noon hour. My riding-to-school days ended after Grade 8 when I ‘graduated’ to the town’s high school, but

my brother continued to ride for a couple more years until our one-room school closed.

After that the divisional school system was implemented and bus transportation became the norm.

Going to school by bus is, no doubt, far warmer and easier for rural students. But sometimes I recall ‘the good old days,’ and think the methods we used weren’t so bad.

Donna Gamache writes from MacGregor, Manitoba

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