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Mysterious calf shooting incident leaves rancher “buffaloed” RCMP investigating after pair of red Simmental calves shot near Carberry By Daniel Winters co-operator staff

rancher near Carberry is left with two dead calves and a lot of unanswered questions. Allan Reynolds, who runs 35 head of cattle southeast of the town, found two dead 800pound calves lying in a small meadow on a bushy quarter section of land. One, a steer, had clearly been shot with a “big rifle,” a n d t h e o t h e r, a h e i f e r, appeared to have been shot, See CALVES SHOT on page 7 »

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Aerial photo taken by Wadena, Sask.-based DUC conservation specialist Chuck Deschamps shows an extensive network of farmland drains near Invermay-Rama that empty into the Assiniboine River. PHOTO: CHUCK DESCHAMPS

KAP leader calls for an end to unregulated drainage Doug Chorney admits tackling the problem is difficult but says it’s better to spend millions to prevent flooding than billions cleaning up after one

By Allan Dawson co-operator staff

anitoba’s top farm leader is calling for an end to unregulated farmland drainage, while one of his counterparts from Saskatchewan is warning any attempt to prevent farmers in that province from draining their land will spark “a really big battle.” There’s no question farmland run-off contributed to last year’s flood woes, Keystone Agricultural Producers president Doug Chorney said in a recent interview.

“During the 2011 flood, peak flows on the Assiniboine River were double previous peaks going back to 1906,” he said. “Some of that has to be caused by upstream drainage.” The one-in-300-year flood cost the provincial government $1 billion and that money would have been better spent on flood-prevention measures. “We cannot have uncontrolled drainage activities in Saskatchewan (or other parts of the Lake Winnipeg watershed)

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The Manitoba Co-operator | October 18, 2012

INSIDE

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Ducks and seed help Russell Olympian harvest gold

Battle against parasites Warble flies under control but liver flukes on the rise

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Russell-born Olympian signed by Ducks Unlimited Canada, BrettYoung Seeds By Daniel Winters co-operator staff

Wheat and Barley Manitoba Inc.? New system needed to replace CWB checkoff funds

FEATURE XL says it’s co-operating Co-owner Lee Nilsson says every effort made

ost Canadian kids have jumped on a sled and sped down a hill. The difference between that and the Olympic sport of skeleton is a multimillion-dollar track, high-tech gear, and a bit more speed — like the 146 kilometres per hour hit by competitors on the track at Whistler, B.C., in 2010. “It’s not as easy as jumping on and going down,” said Russell’s Jon Montgomery, who took home the Olympic gold medal that year. “A sack of potatoes will make it to the bottom, but it won’t be fast.” First off, there’s the critical five-metre sprint — that makes or breaks a competitor’s run — before jumping on the minimalist steel-andplastic sled. Then it’s a case of keeping your wits about you as you slide down at mindnumbing speeds.

CROSSROADS Manitoba’s 200th crop of wheat Selkirk Settler descendants re-enact first planting

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A screen shot of “drag racing,” one of the tongue-in-cheek on-farm training exercises in Jon Montgomery’s video.

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In preparation for the 2014 Olympics in Sochi, Russia, Montgomery, like all amateur athletes, has been inking sponsorship deals. For 2013, dubbed “Year of the Conservation Champion,” he will serve as an ambassador for Ducks Unlimited Canada. BrettYoung has been a sponsor of Montgomery since 2010, and he has done appearances for the company, as well as radio spots. For the seed company’s Harvest Gold for Canada in 2014 program, he and his wife Darla, also a skeleton athlete, appear in a tongue-incheek training video. In the video, available at www.BrettYoung.ca/ JoinJonsTeam, the two participate in “training” events such as loading seed, building endurance while herding cattle, and “quad” training. Funds raised in the Harvest Gold for Canada will be used to develop new equipment for the Canadian skeleton team — including a carbon fibre helmet, low-drag suit, aerodynamic sled, and special shoes for getting a better grip at the start. Although not a farm boy, Montgomery spent his youth roaming the Russell area with his school friends, most of whom grew up on farms. A thrill seeker, he sought excitement in skydiving, cliff and bridge jumping, and “driving fast.” After moving to Calgary for work in 2001, he was “desperate” for something competitive to do. He took up skeleton just a week after seeing it for the first time. daniel.winters@fbcpublishing.com

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The Manitoba Co-operator | October 18, 2012

Co-operator editor Laura Rance among Jubilee Medal recipients Ten of 37 recognized for contributions to agriculture

Packers may soon own these pigs from the farrowing barn to the slaughterhouse.

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Big packers eye Puratone and Big Sky

anitoba Co-operator editor Laura Rance was among 37 Manitobans honoured with a Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal at a ceremony at Government House in Winnipeg Oct. 11. The commemorative medal was created to mark the 2012 celebrations of the 60th anniversary of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s accession to the throne, and will be awarded to 60,000 Canadians this year. Rance, who received the award in recognition of her contributions to farm journalism, was one of several Manitobans recognized for their contribution to agriculture. Others included: • Manitoba Canola Growers Association president Brian Chorney, for his work in promoting biodiesel, • Keystone Agricultural

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Producers president Doug Chorney, for his work in farm policy, Bruce Dalgarno, one of the founding directors of the Manitoba Canola Growers Association, Art Enns, former president of the Western Canadian Wheat Growers Association, A n n e m i e k e Fa re n h o r s t , University of Manitoba pesticide researcher, Ingrid Kristjanson of MAFRI for her work on agronomy extension, Linda MacNair, for her work on the farm women’s conference and agricultural policy leadership, Linda Pizzey, for developing and promoting flax products, and Ernie Sirski for his work with the Manitoba Canola Growers Association.

Receivers say there is also interest from packers outside Canada By Rod Nickel REUTERS

wo Canadian pork processors are among those expressing interest in Canada’s second-biggest hog p r o d u c e r, Bi g Sk y Fa r m s, which is looking for new ownership after soaring feed costs left it unable to pay its bills. B i g S k y, w h i c h p r o duces about one million pigs per year and is based near Humboldt, Sask., entered receivership in early September. Manitoba-based hog producer Puratone Corporation is also up for sale, after entering court protection from creditors last month. Both Toronto-based Maple Leaf Foods and Quebec-based Olymel L.P. are sizing up Big Sky, said Kevin Brennan, senior vice-president at Ernst & Young, the receiver for Big Sky. Big Sky is already a supplier to those companies’ hog plants. Some packers outside Canada are also interested, he said. “There’s a great deal of interest in terms of buying Big Sky,” said Brennan, adding that Big Sky is for sale as a whole, not in pieces. “They take a long-term view of the industry itself, and if there’s a concentration of producers going out of business it provides opportunity for others to grow.” Maple Leaf spokesman Dave Bauer said it’s premature to comment on any specific opportunities the company may have. “We are evaluating several options that would secure our longer-term hog supply,” he said.

An Olymel spokesman could not be immediately reached. A severe drought in the United States has decimated crops this year, which has led to higher costs for grains used to feed pigs. Rising feed costs have prompted some farmers to liquidate their herds, putting short-term pressure on hog prices and making losses worse for the remaining North American hog farmers. Ernst & Young was to ask a court this week to approve a sales process for Big Sky. Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister Lyle Stewart said Big Sky should be an attractive acquisition for “major operators” in Canada looking to expand. “I would expect it to be sold off more or less in one piece. It’s too valuable an asset” to shut down, he said. Big Sky owes about $69 million to four secured creditors: lenders Bank of Nova Scotia ($26 million), Bank of Montreal ($16.7 million), Na t i o n a l Ba n k o f Ca n a d a ( $ 1 6 . 2 m i l l i o n ) a n d Fa r m Credit Canada ($9.8 million).

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Despite the hog industr y’s problems, there are parties interested in buying Puratone as a whole, said courta p p o i n t e d m o n i t o r B re n t Warga of Deloitte. Two parties filed expressions of interest with the monitor in buying all or most of the company, and a third group has also expressed interest. All were rejected, but the parties were invited to make new offers by mid-October, with the intent of a sale by Oct. 22, according to court documents.

“They (packers) take a long-term view of the industry itself, and if there’s a concentration of producers going out of business it provides opportunity for others to grow.” KEVIN BRENNAN, Ernst & Young

A Manitoba court last week extended Puratone’s protection from creditors until Nov. 2. Puratone, which sells about 500,000 hogs annually, owes a total of $86 million to three secured creditors: lenders Bank of Montreal ($40.9 million) Far m Credit Canada ($40.3 million) and the Manitoba Agriculture Services Corporation ($5 million). Both Big Sky and Puratone continue to feed pigs and pay staff as usual, and have not liquidated their herds.

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The Manitoba Co-operator | October 18, 2012

OPINION/EDITORIAL

The beef industry has bigger problems

he fallout from the E. coli contamination at the XL beef plant is bad enough, but it will be even worse if this single issue diverts the industry from looking at some of its larger long-term challenges. Farmers got cranky enough about the Canadian Wheat Board, so imagine there was a Canadian Beef Board in charge of cattle marketing right now, and this was John Morriss the state of the industry? Editorial Director • Canadian cow herd down 20 per cent from 2005. • Only one significant export customer — the U.S. • Net beef trade balance with the U.S. down from $1.4 billion to only $42 million in 10 years, partly because that customer is using our cattle to export higher-value muscle cuts to others — including us. We are at risk of becoming a net importer of beef from the U.S. Imagine the demonstrations in front of the Canadian Beef Board building, and the placards and news releases declaring, “We sell them hamburger, they sell us steaks.” But while there is no Canadian Beef Board, that’s precisely the state of our beef industry, yet producers and their organizations are virtually silent. That assessment, plus much more detail, is found in the Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute’s (CAPI) recent assessment of the Canadian beef system. To that we can add that now this is an industry that can have 40 per cent of its slaughter capacity shut down for weeks at a time because a few workers didn’t wash their hands properly or failed to wear beard nets. “A long-term and shared strategy is needed to build the beef brand and to generate consumer trust,” says the CAPI report issued last month — before the XL closure. The need for that strategy is now even greater. The industry was conspicuously silent following the release of the report, which is probably explained by some of the report’s main conclusions: 1. The sector has no long-term and shared strategic plan, and needs an explicit strategy that brings stakeholders together. 2. The sector is characterized by minimal collaboration, and participants along the supply chain need to align their objectives. 3. Too many voices speak for the sector, and leadership is needed to improve the dialogue and move toward greater collaboration and unified purpose. The CAPI report lays out a road map for the industry to follow, and as it points out, many of the basic requirements are there. Consumers want the product, and they increasingly want to know that what they eat was produced humanely and with minimal effect on the environment. Beef — produced properly — can meet those requirements as well or better than any other meat. Meeting environmental and animal welfare requirements means more land, more grass and more water. Canada, especially Western Canada, is blessed with all three. Industry collaboration requires systems to track animals and the meat produced from them. With the national ID system and other voluntary systems such as BIXS, Canada is already well ahead of others, especially the U.S. So why is the industry slipping? The answer may lie in CAPI’s third point — “Too many voices speak for the sector.” Cattlemen and women have always prided themselves in their independence, a trait which is certainly required to stay in the business. But independence shouldn’t go to the point where you refuse to co-operate. The Prairie grain business is famous for politics, but when you throw in breed organizations, marketers, feedlots, packers and industry groups, politics in the beef business are worse. Which takes us back to CAPI’s question — who is to provide the leadership for the cattle and beef industries to prosper? That leadership needs to include challenging conventional wisdom, including the tendency to paint a too-rosy future. The CAPI report may also be guilty of that. While there are no doubt opportunities for offshore sales growth to growing economies, note the same assumption from 47 years ago in the “Our history” section on this page this week. That offshore growth may or may not materialize, but on the other hand all meat industries need to face the fact that North Americans eat twice as much as is good for them. It would be foolish to assume that will continue. But the beef industry does need to continue. The longterm health of agriculture in Canada depends on maintaining forage, either permanently or as part of a rotation. That in turn requires a healthy beef business. Discussion of the CAPI report should be on the agenda for every cattle and beef organization this winter. johnmorriss@fbcpublishing.com

It’s time for a national debate on the food industry Large corporations have too much control, says NFU director By Neil Peacock

he XL Foods recall has really got people talking about the food system. Concern for the safety of our food unites us whether we are urban or rural, farmers or consumers. Some say we need a national debate on the food industry, and I agree wholeheartedly. The National Farmers Union released a detailed report in November 2008 called “The Farm Crisis and the Cattle Sector: Towards a New Analysis and a New Solution.” It described the concentration of the livestock sector by multinationals, and the consequences for farmers and consumers. The report is on the NFU website at www.nfu.ca. The NFU showed a detailed history of the cattle industry in Canada and outlined 16 solutions to the situation facing cattle farmers and the Canadian public at large. As a cattleman myself, I am proud to say my cattle carry the same brand as did my grandfather’s. When the beef leaves my farm, it is safe for Canadians to eat. It is only after the cattle leave my farm that safety issues enter the food chain, yet I am punished financially for mismanagement by others. We have a very concentrated food industry in Canada, not just in beef, but in all foods. According to the documentary Beef Inc., produced by the National Film board of Canada (and which I highly recommend), the vast majority of food products found on our store shelves are processed, packaged and/or distributed by just a very few large corporations in each sector and they then use the size of their market share to their own advantage.

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The parent company of XL Foods, the same company involved with the largest meat recall in Canadian history, also controls many of the Western auction markets where farmers sell their cattle, and the beef feedlots that purchase livestock from farmers. More and more of Canada’s farmers and consumers are trapped without meaningful choices in a market that is highly controlled by vertically integrated corporations on both ends of the food system. The 2008 NFU report also shows the relationship between the Canada-U.S. Free Trade Agreement and NAFTA in 1989 and 1994 respectively, and the catastrophic results those agreements have had on our food system today. If you look at the proposed trade agreement with the European Union that the federal government is aiming to close by the end of this year, Canadians should be even more concerned. The XL Foods contaminated beef recall has caused illness from Vancouver Island to Newfoundland. Clearly a public conversation on the direction of our food and agricultural policy and its purpose is needed and warranted. This discussion needs to include not just the so-called industry stakeholders, but all of the people of Canada. It is the single most important issue facing us as a nation today. You may think oil, manufacturing and jobs are important, and rightly so, they are. They are, however, far less important than clean, safe food and water. If you don’t agree, try going 30 days without either and then let’s talk. Gigantism, a result of increasing corporate consolidation, is clearly not in the interest of the public good or the public trust. Canadians must get involved and demand a look at and a restructuring of our food and agriculture system. Neil Peacock is a National Farmers Union board member, and a cattleman who farms at Sexsmith, Alberta.

October, 1965

ur Oct. 7, 1965 front-page photo showed a farmer hastening his stubble burning by dragging a fire with a chain and hook, but no mention was made of the practice being advisable. Two Canadian Wheat Board representatives were in Moscow to discuss delivery lags, and the Soviet Union was rumoured to be selling gold to finance more wheat purchases. Meanwhile a delegation from “Communist China” was in Western Canada to discuss more purchases. A full-page advertisement explained how Canada Pension Plan and Old Age Security changes related to farmers. Eligibility age for the $75 per month OAS payment was to be progressively reduced from 70 to 65 over the next five years. The issue was the largest Co-operator ever thanks to a special 20-page supplement on the opening of Pool Packers in Brandon. The plant was never successful for Manitoba Pool and was sold in the 1970s. It was to process cattle, hogs and sheep and “may also provide opportunities for the export of meat products abroad as demand increases with growing population and rising living standards in those markets of the world.” Sounds familiar…

The Manitoba Co-operator | October 18, 2012

COMMENT/FEEDBACK

Growing Forward 2: A reshaping

of public policy at what cost?

Support may again be needed if low prices or poor crops return By Doug Chorney President, Keystone Agricultural Producers

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armers and the general public should be seriously pondering the long-term effects of the federal-provincial-territorial Whitehorse agreement on Growing Forward 2 signed last month. As producers get over the initial shock of the obvious — the realization that the government consultation process was nothing more than window dressing, that the new AgriStability program is only going to provide half the protection as the present one, and that AgriInvest has been chopped by one-third — a picture is beginning to emerge in my mind of what the future may hold. Primary production is a risky business — but an absolutely necessary one — and governments in the past have long recognized this. Even the most astute farmer cannot prepare for the consequences of bad weather, commodity price drops or trade issues, and government programming has evolved over the years to try and mitigate the effects of these problems so that food production in our country could remain strong. I am concerned about what will happen when the current high grain prices cycle back down (as they always do), or when floods, drought or the effects of climate change threaten to put many producers

out of business. I fear there will be no effective backstop that will keep farmers in the business of producing food.

BRM reduced

Business risk management programming was that backstop. But now, governments have decided that BRM programs — AgriStability in particular — mask market signals and inhibit innovation. The new Growing Forward 2 framework, with its undefined plan to drive innovation and competitiveness at the cost of less BRM support, fails to explain how innovation and competitiveness could serve an industry experiencing distress. Investing in R & D that farmers might not be able to adopt due to financial uncertainty doesn’t get the industry further ahead. Instead, we could be looking at a decline in primary agricultural production that may well leave Canadians wondering how to access a safe, secure food supply. Some industry observers would have the public believe that farmers were getting rich on AgriStability — buying up land, new machinery, and new buildings — and making more money than most other Canadians. In fact, it is the need to remain competitive in an ever-changing marketplace that has necessitated an increase in farm scale and an embracing of new technology and productivity — which require sig-

polls, the “silent majority” of Manitobans are opposed to this ban. Homeowners should have a choice on how they manage their properties. If our government chooses an outright ban, this will become an election issue, and by the next time voters go to the polls, the boulevards, ditches and playgrounds will be overwhelmed by weeds. What a visual reminder on the way to the polling station.

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Pesticide ban needs a rethink My wife and I just returned from a vacation in Colorado. On Oct. 7, we were on a hiking trail in Rocky Mountain National Park, when we noticed a sign which made the public aware of the pesticide spray program in the park. Even this National Park knows that these weeds must be kept under check, or the public won’t enjoy the beauty of their 355 miles of walking trails. If left uncontrolled, the weeds also become a fire hazard.

nificant investment by farmers. Suggesting that this somehow makes them rich shows a lack of understanding of primary production; suggesting this can be done through AgriStability is quite preposterous. I might add that the investment in and the use of new technology is one of the biggest strengths of agriculture. The very nature of independent farm operators who are able to quickly adopt new technology without cumbersome process puts food production well ahead of most other industries. Here in Manitoba, we see great efforts to diversify farm income and try new crops, with soybean production held up as a great example of this effort. Canadian farm debt numbers speak loudly to this issue of farmer investment. The farm debt has risen to over $66 billion, according to Statistic Canada 2010 data. Anyone who has been enrolled in AgriStability can tell you that when qualifying for a payment, there is absolutely no financial flexibility to start expanding the farm! It is usually a case of survival to the next production cycle and a hope of restoring profitability for the enterprise. Furthermore, consecutive years of declining margins — as has happened before in crop production and is happening now in livestock production — gives farmers almost no protection, let alone allowing for unnecessary expenditures.

Ted Seniuk LaSalle, Man. Our provincial government needs to rethink the proposed cosmetic pesticide ban. We live on an acreage which borders two good neighbours, a Hutterite Colony’s field on one side, and the local golf course on the other. I, for one, will not let our property go to weeds, which will spread seeds to our neighbour’s farmland and sports grounds. Eventually, as we’ve already seen in Ontario, noxious weeds will take over our green spaces. Rather than taking an extreme position on this issue, our government needs to work towards a resolution that is acceptable to all parties. Taking these products off store shelves, and leaving them in the hands of licensed applicators would be more of a constructive approach. Governments are elected by majority, and according to recent

Not happy with Verified Beef Production I was one of the first and strongly promoted Verified Beef Production (VBP). In 2008 I registered and attended a workshop. Shortly after we were audited as part of the process to qualify, which would give us the opportunity to apply for government aid through the Growing Forward program. In fall of 2011 we were asked to attend another workshop which would again make us eligible for funding a different project, of which one was a quarantine facility. The process for the application involved a visit and letter from the veterinarian, a written proposal and a complete set of plans with a cost estimate.

Some industry observers would have the public believe that farmers were getting rich on AgriStability

Producers and farm groups knew that revisions were coming to the AgriStability program, and we were hoping that we could work with governments to make it more effective for us and more palatable for them. After all, we were certain that the concept of sector supports was here to stay — as a cornerstone tool that could ensure a vibrant and profitable future for food production and food producers in this country. Our young farmers were counting on a commitment to these principles. Instead, they got a gutted program that is about nothing more than pulling supports in the interest of budget cutting. Farmers and all Canadians need assurances that public policy will reflect the critical importance of food production and food producers in this country. A safe, secure food supply and the one-in-eight jobs linked to the agri-food industry are riding on it.

The funding would cover a percentage up to $5,000. Everything was sent in and a letter was received from the government shortly after stating that the application would be kept on file as they had run out of funding. This frustrated me and I began “CSI Manitoba.” From what I could come up with, the government couldn’t wait and took the money allocated for the beef producers that are in the VBP and diverted it to the hog producers. In my opinion if the government wanted to help the beef producers they could have communicated with us, as according to the provincial co-ordinator we are small numbers in VBP. This program did help some producers with needed equipment but let’s be realistic — only a percentage of the amount spent was reimbursed so it was more beneficial to veterinarians and other businesses such as equipment manufacturers. I brought back the VBP sign and asked them to never set foot on my property again. I think more producers should do the same. For all the beef producers, keep on doing a good job, we have to be experts at what we do, so that we can provide the best and healthiest meat source in the entire world at a cheap price only to have processing plants screw it up. Let us remember the consumers are our best friends. Don Morin Ste. Anne, Man.

The Manitoba Co-operator | October 18, 2012

Land and people struggle to heal after 2011 flood Lake Manitoba rancher Arnthor Jonasson says it’s hard to recover when you know it could happen again By Allan Dawson CO-OPERATOR STAFF

The 2011 flood is over but the scarred land and those who farm it are still healing. Arnthor Jonasson, who raises cattle with his wife Jackie near Siglunes on the east side of Lake Manitoba, is still traumatized, in part out of fear it could happen again. Lake Manitoba can still receive more water from the Assiniboine River faster than it can leave. That needs to be addressed before he and other ranchers will be at peace, Jonasson told the Canadian Farm Writers’ Federation annual meeting in Winnipeg Sept. 22. “We’ll take a hit but don’t destroy us,” Jonasson said later in an interview. Jonasson warned he still gets emotional talking about the flood. It didn’t help. He struggled to hold back tears while telling his story and so did his audience. “One of the good things about the flood is we saw the best in people,” he said. “I owe so much to my neighbours I’ll probably never be able to repay them in my lifetime.” The Jonassons scrambled to move their cattle out as the lake rose submerging all but 200 of their 3,000 acres, eventually destroying much of their native pasture and hayland. “I forgive the government and understand exactly what they had to do (to protect Winnipeg),” Jonasson said. “What I can’t forgive is… their response is to have a study and bring in engineers to look at their response to the flood.” Portage la Prairie would have been destroyed and the corner of Portage and Main would’ve been 11 feet under water, had some of the water from the Assiniboine not been diverted into Lake Manitoba, according to Jonasson. “We don’t live on a flood plain, but millions and millions of dollars turned us into a flood plain,” he said. “It was a decision of government to put water on our land.”

The 2011 flood is over but farmers such as Arnthor Jonasson, who raises cattle with his wife Jackie near Siglunes on the east side of Lake Manitoba still have trouble talking about it. PHOTO: ALLAN DAWSON

If compensating flooded Lake Manitoba farmers cost more the government might be more interested in expanding the lake’s outlet, Jonasson said. “They don’t take into account the natural capital that’s lost,” he said. “We have miles and miles of perennial grassland that is dead. We have acres and acres of 200-year-old, oldstand forests that are standing dead. “That’s going to take years to recover. But when they do their costbenefit studies that’s not a benefit. They don’t take that into consideration. It’s just dollars and cents.” The Manitoba Flood Review Task Force is expected to release its independent report on the 2011 flood, including operation of flood control infrastructure and flood protection this fall, a Manitoba government official said in an email Oct. 11. The official wrote the $100-million Lake St. Martin emergency channel helped lower lake levels three feet. According to Jonasson the channel, while lowering Lake St. Martin, will have little impact on Lake Manitoba. The solution there is to increase the outflow from Lake Manitoba directly. There are currently two restrictions — The Fairford Bridge and the lower Fairford Bridge at Pineamuta and Lake St. Martin. allan@fbcpublishing.com

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with no planning and consequences considered on downstream effects,” said Chorney. “We can’t afford to throw anyone under the bus. I think we need to protect all citizens equally and I think it can be done at a reasonable cost.” Chorney’s views are echoed by farmers like Walter Finlay, who was unable to seed any of his 3,000 acres on his Souris-area farm in 2011. Unregulated drainage — often in stark contravention of provincial and municipal regulations — significantly contributed to the flooding, said Finlay, who is also a councillor in the Rural Municipality of Greenwood. “It seems like there’s zero enforcement,” he said. “You got people out there where you could only see the very top of the exhaust pipe on four-wheeldrive tractors. That’s how deep the trenches are and nothing happens to them. So how long does it take them to drain 20 acres of water? About 15 minutes.” With high grain prices encouraging even more farmland drainage in Saskatchewan, Finlay predicts flooding will “get a lot worse.” But d o n’t expect Saskatchewan farmers to stop doing drainage work, said Richard Phillips, a Saskatchewan landowner and executive director of the Grain Growers of Canada. Stressing that he was expressing his personal view, Phillips said it would be economically foolish for farmers not to drain. “They… need a half-mile run with their machinery and they’re not going to stop until they get there,” said Phillips, who once operated a seed farm near Tisdale in the northeast part of the province, an area that is seeing considerable new drainage activity. “So if the solution is try and stop farmers from draining their land back in Saskatchewan it’s going to be a really big battle,” he said. But there is another option

Harvesting cattails is one way to reduce the nutrient load going into Lake Winnipeg, according to the International Institute for Sustainable Development. Cattails in the Netley-Libau Marsh at the south end of the lake capture phosphorus. After being collected cattails can be burned to create energy and the ash applied to fields as fertilizer. PHOTO: ALLAN DAWSON

— reconfiguring drainage so some water could be temporarily held back on farmland, with the owners being appropriately compensated, said Finlay and Chorney. “If some of this was staged — hold it back for a week or two weeks — it’s not going to make any difference as far as when the crop is put in the ground,” Finlay said. Twenty per cent of North America’s freshwater flows through Manitoba, and creating a system to capture it would not provide better flood control but also create very valuable irrigation opportunities, said Chorney. It would also be a highly effective way to lessen the amount of phosphorus entering Lake Winnipeg, said David Lobb, senior research chair of watershed systems at the University of Manitoba. Water draining off farmland triggers “a tremendous release of phosphorus” and becomes a major source of nutrients for the algae blooms that are plaguing the shallow lake, said Lobb. It makes little sense in an area as dry as the Canadian Prairies, he said.

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“We don’t have enough water (overall) to begin with, so why are we getting rid of it?” Lobb said. Along with flood mitigation and protecting Lake Winnipeg, holding back water would significantly reduce the cost of expanding ditches, culverts and bridges, or repairing them when damaged during high run-off periods, he said. Permanently capturing 80 per cent of the run-off on farmland would require very large dugouts, in many cases 1.5 to three per cent of a farm’s total acreage, Lobb said. Alternatively, temporarily holding back water — often accomplished by diverting it to low-lying fields and containing it for one or two weeks — can substantially increase the nutrient load in the subsequent run-off. “If you hold water back on ag land, the system becomes anoxic (depleted of oxygen) and phosphorus releases,” said Lobb. “In some soils, the phosphorus release can be very, very significant.” While creating small wetland areas in strategic locations might help partly deal with that issue, even a very intricate water-retention system would only moderate, not prevent, future flooding, say experts. “A one-in-300-year flood might have been a one-in-100or 200-year event,” said Pascal Badiou, a research scientist with Ducks Unlimited Canada. “It’s tough to tell how much impact there might have been, but wetlands do desynchronize floods with watersheds spilling off at different times.” Although the issue is complex and the task of managing water across the Prairies is formidable, Chorney said he’s optimistic the 2011 flood has opened everyone’s eyes. “I have a real sense things are different this time,” he said. “To the province’s credit, they’ve started a surface water management strategy program to look at all the ways to deal with this in Manitoba.” But he’s under no illusions, either. Many farmers are committed to draining in the absence of incentives to do otherwise. “That’s a major hurdle to get through… and it isn’t going to be easy,” said Chorney. allan@fbcpublishing.com

The Manitoba Co-operator | October 18, 2012

STILL PUTTING ON A SHOW CALVES SHOT Continued from page 1

too, but the entry wound was less obvious. A bloodshot flap of hide and lips had been partly skinned off its head, and the tongue w a s r e m ov e d . T h e c l e a n appearance of the cuts indicated it had been done with a knife. “We don’t know whether it’s some kind of ritual or something. It doesn’t make you feel too good,” said Reynolds. “It’s sure got us buffaloed.” The pair were found on Saturday, Oct. 6, but because the ground underneath them was quite dry despite area snowfalls on Friday, Reynolds figures that they must have been shot sometime on Thursday, Oct. 4. The cattle had been milling about the area and had trampled any tracks or other clues into the dirt, he said. The calves were red Simmentals, one with a white face. A busy road runs past the quarter, but the lack of recent hunting activity in the area would seem to rule out the possibility that someone had mis-

“If you were going to save the meat, the first thing you would do is cut their throat. But if you did it for kicks, I don’t know why you’d take the tongue out.” ALLAN REYNOLDS

taken them for deer, he added. “This was pretty deliberate looking,” said Reynolds, adding that secluded location with bush all around meant that the shooter must have trespassed onto the quarter on foot. “We’re not positive it was day or night, but we’re kind of assuming it was daylight, because if they’d gone in with a spotlight at night the cattle would’ve ran away.” Insurance will likely pay for some of the loss, which at current prices, could be in the neighbourhood of $2,000 for the pair, but Reynolds is left scratching his head as to the motive for the crime. “If you were going to save the meat, the first thing you would do is cut their throat. But if you did it for kicks, I don’t know why you’d take the tongue out.” Reynolds has searched the area with a metal detector in a bid to locate some evidence in the meadow, such as a spent cartridge casing, but turned up nothing. Carberry RCMP have taken both heads in for X-ray analysis by the Office of the Chief Veterinarian with the hope that the calibre of the rifle used might be determined from bullet fragments, but so far no details have been released. “The police said don’t get your hopes up, unless somebody comes forward who has seen something, or it happens again,” said Reynolds. daniel.winters@fbcpublishing.com

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The Manitoba Co-operator | October 18, 2012

Role of ag co-ops is theme of World Food Day 2012 Ag co-ops recognized for role reducing hunger By Lorraine Stevenson CO-OPERATOR STAFF

deal signed between the Canadian Co-operative Association and the Canadian International Development Agency will see nearly $4.5 million invested to help strengthen and develop agricultural co-operatives in Rwanda. The much-needed infusion of cash will help 15 producer groups in the impoverished central African country improve their methods of production, and processing as well as storage and marketing. Rice and maize mills, and storage and water management systems will also be developed. As Africa’s most densely populated country, with more than 1,000 persons per square kilometre, Rwanda faces major challenges in finding enough land to feed its people. “Food security is a critical issue in Rwanda,” Jo-Anne Ferguson, CCA’s senior director of International Development, said in a release. The CCA will work with its Rwandan partners UGAMA (Centre de Services aux Co-opératives de Gitarama) and IWACU (Centre for Co-op Research and Training) on the five-year program. The CCA/CIDA deal signed in late September is in keeping with the 2012 theme adopted for World Food Day Oct. 16. Agricultural cooperatives — key to feeding was chosen as the year’s theme. The

United Nations General Assembly also declared 2012 International Year of the Co-operative. FAO director general José Graziano da Silva in his World Food Day message said millions of small producers are struggling as investment in agriculture and development assistance has declined over the past 30 years. The recent food crisis, in some cases, seen many countries renew their commitment to eradicate hunger and improve people’s livelihoods, but not all. “The opportunity that the food price spikes of 2007-08 might have provided as a pathway out of poverty for small producers was not realized,” Graziano da Silva said. These farmers continue to struggle with poor infrastructure, limited access to services and information and productive assets and markets, he said.

Filling a void

But evidence shows strong cooperatives and producer organizations are overcoming these constraints and helping to mitigate the negative effects of these crises. “Stronger producer organizations have helped fill a void,” Graziano da Silva said. Co-operatives have helped the world’s farmers purchase in groups and benefit from lowercost agricultural inputs, he said. “They also make it possible for members to voice their concerns and interest — and to play a role in decision- and policy-making processes.” This past July the FAO also opened a new liaison office for co-operatives and producer orga-

“The opportunity that the food price spikes of 2007-08 might have provided as a pathway out of poverty for small producers was not realized.” JOSÉ GRAZIANO DA SILVA FAO director-general

nizations to further revitalize the organization’s collaboration with agricultural co-ops around the world. A key message of the FAO’s 2012 report, The State of Food Insecurity in the World is that while economic growth is necessary it is not sufficient to accelerate reduction of hunger and malnutrition. In order for economic growth to enhance the nutrition of the neediest, the poor must participate in the growth process and its benefits, that report said. The report’s new estimates show progress made in reducing hunger during the past 20 years has been better than previously believed. It says given renewed efforts, it may be possible to reach the Millennium Development Goal’s hunger target at the global level by 2015. However, the number of people suffering from chronic undernourishment is still unacceptably high, and eradication of hunger remains a major global challenge. lorraine@fbcpublishing.com

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The Manitoba Co-operator | October 18, 2012

Indian Head harvests final crop of shelterbelt seedlings Group presents petitions to opposition MP in effort to save agroforestry centre slated for divestiture By Daniel Winters CO-OPERATOR STAFF

etitions bearing almost 6,000 signatures calling on the federal government to halt its proposed closure of the Indian Head Agroforestry Development Centre were presented to an opposition MP last Friday at an event timed to coincide with what many fear will be the tree farm’s last harvest. Citing changes in farming practices over past decades, federal Minister of Agriculture Gerry Ritz announced in April that the Prairie shelterbelt program in operation since 1901 had completed its work and would be closed or sold to a private-sector buyer. Br uce Neill , a re t i re d manager of the nursery at Indian Head who is now the spokesman for the Save the Shelterbelt Program group, said 4,000 of the signatures were gathered from farmers and townsfolk in southeast Saskatchewan immediately after the closure was announced. The rest were gathered after peti-

tions were sent to RM offices around the province. Neill said that many rural residents were shocked to hear that the future of the labs, greenhouses and a century’s worth of painstakingly developed genetic material adapted to the Prairie climate is unknown. “I don’t think that they have a plan. Somebody somewhere just made this decision and then said, ‘Go figure it out,’” said Neill. Lorne Scott, formerly Saskatchewan’s minister of the environment during the Romanow years in the 1990s who is now reeve of Indian Head, was present at the ceremony presenting the petitions to Liberal MP Ralph Goodale on Friday at the local RM office. The tour participants were not allowed to enter the centre or speak with nursery workers, but were able to watch tree seedlings being harvested from a picnic area open to the public about a quarter-mile away. The federal government’s position that the agroforestry centre’s work is fin-

ished is not credible, he said, noting that last year saw 3.5 million trees sent out free of charge for planting — enough for 700 miles of shelterbelts. “A l l y o u n e e d t o d o i s drive from Winnipeg to Calgary and you’ll see virtually no farmyard without trees

“This is a government that has its priorities all screwed up.”

RALPH GOODALE

around it. Certainly the vast majority of them came from Indian Head,” said Scott, who also farms five quarters near the town. Now, with many old shelterbelts coming to the end of their lifespans, there will still be a big demand for new seedlings to rejuvenate the stands. T h e t re e f a r m’s a n n u a l

budget is roughly $3 million to 4 million per year, putting the cost to the taxpayer at about $1 per tree, he noted. So, he added, nothing has been forthcoming from the federal government about the possibility of adding a “cost-recovery” fee of $1-$2 per seedling with volume discounts that would cover the expense of running the operation. “Unfortunately, there was no consultation and no plan. There’s no indication that it will continue to operate as a nursery,” said Scott, adding that it might end up being converted into a residential subdivision for the town. Liberal MP Ralph Goodale said the decision to end the prog ra m i s “a c o m p e t e l y w ro n g h e a d e d m ove” a n d promised to have the petitions officially and publicly tabled in the House of Commons. “You can just imagine the kind of vision that it took for some agricultural leaders 111 years ago to stand on the bare prairie and say, ‘We’re going to have a tree nursery here,’” said Goodale,

adding that the fruits of the centre’s work — some 600 million trees — can be seen across Western Canada protecting farmyards from biting winds, and conserving soil, water, and biodiversity on agricultural lands. “Closing it shows utter blindness to the realities of Prairie agriculture, and closing it is an absolute false economy,” he said. “This is a government that has its priorities all screwed up.” Patrick Girard, a spokesman for Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz, said the centre could be transferred to another owner. “With regards to the current status of the centre in In d i a n He a d , t h e re c o n tinues to be considerable interest from third parties regarding an ongoing tree production and distr ibution business focused on the agricultural community. AAFC is providing any interested parties with relevant information to develop their possible business plans,” Girard said in an email. daniel.winters@fbcpublishing.com

The Manitoba Co-operator | October 18, 2012

LIVESTOCK MARKETS Cattle Prices Winnipeg

October 12, 2012

Turkey Day eats into some cattle sales; demand strong

Steers & Heifers — D1, 2 Cows 54.00 - 58.00 D3 Cows 45.00 - 52.00 Bulls 70.00 - 78.00 Feeder Cattle (Price ranges for feeders refer to top-quality animals only) Steers (901+ lbs.) 110.00 - 127.00 (801-900 lbs.) 118.00 - 132.00 (701-800 lbs.) 122.00 - 136.00 (601-700 lbs.) 130.00 - 153.00 (501-600 lbs.) 135.00 - 162.00 (401-500 lbs.) 140.00 - 168.00 Heifers (901+ lbs.) 107.00 - 117.00 (801-900 lbs.) 110.00 - 118.00 (701-800 lbs.) 114.00 - 126.00 (601-700 lbs.) 115.00 - 135.00 (501-600 lbs.) 118.00 - 145.00 (401-500 lbs.) 120.00 - 150.00

Heifers

Alberta South $ 106.50 - 107.00 106.50 - 106.50 60.00 - 69.00 50.00 - 65.00

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

$ 115.00 - 126.00 123.00 - 135.00 130.00 - 141.00 134.00 - 149.00 145.00 - 165.00 160.00 - 185.00 $ 107.00 - 119.00 113.00 - 125.00 118.00 - 129.00 123.00 - 134.00 129.00 - 144.00 141.00 - 166.00

Futures (October 12, 2012) in U.S. Fed Cattle Close Change October 2012 124.60 2.28 December 2012 125.92 0.22 February 2013 129.70 0.25 April 2013 133.72 0.37 June 2013 130.60 0.00 August 2013 130.60 -0.22 Cattle Slaughter Canada East West Manitoba U.S.

Feeder Cattle October 2012 November 2012 January 2013 March 2013 April 2013 May 2013

Some cattle are still held back due to XL’s suspension Terryn Shiells CNSC

Ontario $ 95.69 - 115.53 102.05 - 113.34 51.48 - 70.08 51.48 - 70.08 69.64 - 87.70 $ 125.49 - 139.58 121.91 - 139.31 115.83 - 145.04 117.11 - 156.29 138.00 - 175.13 145.98 - 189.94 $ 105.24 - 121.38 123.65 - 134.77 111.15 - 136.91 118.67 - 143.56 125.62 - 152.33 129.14 - 164.06

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(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.)

Close 142.75 143.80 146.37 149.30 150.50 151.82

Change -1.72 -2.02 -2.13 -2.12 -2.50 -2.55

Cattle Grades (Canada)

Week Ending October 6, 2012 40,814 14,330 26,484 NA 620,000

Previous Year 57,935 15,728 42,207 NA 669,000

Week Ending October 6, 2012 332 19,527 14,080 902 704 4,597 27

Prime AAA AA A B D E

Previous Year 544 23,495 20,137 1,945 965 6,303 525

Hog Prices Source: Manitoba Agriculture

(Friday to Thursday) ($/100 kg) MB. ($/hog) MB. (All wts.) (Fri-Thurs.) MB. (Index 100) (Fri-Thurs.) ON (Index 100) (Mon.-Thurs.) P.Q. (Index 100) (Mon.-Fri.)

Current Week 158.00E 146.00E 144.56 147.37

Futures (October 12, 2012) in U.S. Hogs October 2012 December 2012 February 2013 April 2013 May 2013

Last Week 152.87 141.06 138.91 139.89

Close 82.32 77.50 84.12 90.12 98.25

Last Year (Index 100) 182.05 167.80 173.62 179.26

Change 0.52 1.45 2.45 2.05 1.65

Other Market Prices Sheep and Lambs $/cwt Ewes Lambs (110+ lb.) (95 - 109 lb.) (80 - 94 lb.) (Under 80 lb.) (New crop)

$1 Cdn: $ 1.021 U.S. $1 U.S: $0.9799 Cdn.

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(Friday to Thursday) Slaughter Cattle

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

EXCHANGES: October 12, 2012

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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 October 14, 2012 Broiler Turkeys (6.2 kg or under, live weight truck load average) Grade A .................................... $2.065 Undergrade .............................. $1.975 Hen Turkeys (between 6.2 and 8.5 kg liveweight truck load average) Grade A .................................... $2.065 Undergrade .............................. $1.965 Light Tom/Heavy Hen Turkeys (between 8.5 and 10.8 kg liveweight truck load average) Grade A .................................... $2.065 Undergrade .............................. $1.965 Tom Turkeys (10.8 and 13.3 kg, live weight truck load average) Grade A..................................... $2.030 Undergrade............................... $1.945 Prices are quoted f.o.b. farm.

Toronto 79.37 - 117.50 157.91 - 172.88 161.75 - 178.91 165.54 - 178.37 156.52 - 210.78 —

SunGold Specialty Meats 40.00 - 60.00

Eggs

Goats Kids Billys Mature

Toronto ($/cwt) 90.00 - 227.00 — 129.05 - 216.66

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

Winnipeg ($/cwt) — —

kyle howarth

Heartland Livestock Services

Any feeder cattle going to be marketed by Manitoba producers should hit auction yards by the end of November. Most producers who are going to sell get their cattle in by that time, Howarth said. Producers who are going to wean and background calves usually have them off the cow by the middle of November, he added. Slaughter cattle numbers in Manitoba continued to dwindle during the week in light of the closure of XL Foods’ plant at Brooks, Alta. during a meat recall that affected consumers across the country. XL staff were allowed last week to start processing carcasses that were already in the plant, but there was no news on when operations would be back to normal again. The company on Saturday announced layoffs for most of the Brooks staff, then on Sunday recalled about 40 per cent of those employees. Slaughter prices continued to be pressured by the XL Foods closure during the week, which had producers holding back their cattle. Because producers are holding back right now, once the kill starts to pick up again, there will be an influx of cows coming into the market, Howarth said. “If everyone has 10 or 15 cull cows held back for the last few weeks and everybody brings them at once, you start getting 400 cull cows in a sale,” Howarth said. “There’s just too many to be killed.” Howarth doesn’t see the slaughter cattle market going up anytime soon, and guessed the cows might even drop a nickel if a large influx of culls comes to market at once. Age-verified slaughter cattle could manage to hold steady because they can go south, but that also depends on how many come on to the market at the same time, he said. Terryn Shiells writes for Commodity News Service Canada, a Winnipeg company specializing in grain and commodity market reporting.

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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 ($/hd) — — —

eeder cattle prices held steady at auction yards across Manitoba during the week ended Oct. 12. Strong demand was the catalyst to keeping prices afloat, industry officials said. Buyers from both Western and Eastern Canada were present at auction yards across the province during the week, said Kyle Howarth, marketing representative with Heartland Livestock Services in Brandon. There was also some interest from local buyers seen during the week, especially on the lighter cattle. “Local demand was starting to pick up a touch, not a huge influx yet, but some producers are starting to fill their own places at home,” Howarth said. There wasn’t a lot of activity from U.S. buyers during the week, but some verified calves went south, he said. High feed prices are still expected to be a factor in the market, Howarth said, though most producers in Manitoba seem to have enough feed to cover them for the winter. Volume on the feeder cattle side of the market held steady or increased at most of the province’s auction yards during the week ended Oct. 12. Some of the markets holding sales early in the week were affected by the Thanksgiving long weekend. Howarth said some people weren’t sure if Heartland at Brandon would be open on Monday to accept cattle for Tuesday’s sale, which kept some from participating during the week. Some of the trucks that carry cattle loads were also delayed, which affected volume, he said. “The long weekend held up some of the trucks coming back from the east,” he said. “Some of those guys normally come for Monday, Tuesday and then load out Wednesday, but this week they would’ve come for Tuesday, Wednesday and loaded Thursday to go back east.” Coming weeks, however, should bring bigger numbers of feeder cattle at all auction marts across the province, including Heartland in Brandon. Killarney Auction Mart will add an extra regular sale on Oct. 25, to accommodate the large volume of cattle it was already getting booked.

“If everyone has 10 or 15 cull cows held back for the last few weeks and everybody brings them at once, you start getting 400 cull cows in a sale.”

Toronto ($/cwt) 9.83 - 30.50 21.54 - 33.52

Hog prices reach 2-1/2month high last week Reuters

U.S. hog futures hit a 2-1/2-month high last Friday, fuelled by higher cash hog and wholesale pork prices, said analysts and traders. Chicago Mercantile Exchange hogs ended up almost 1.8 per cent for the week as grocers feature pork for National Pork Month in October. That compelled packers who are operating with profitable margins to raise bids for supplies.

“It’s a balancing act in the industry trying to figure out how much the market will continue to rise because it tends to perform rather poorly during the November and December period,” said Vaught Futures Insights president Dan Vaught. Hams would likely garner considerable buying interest during the winter holidays while other pork cuts suffer, he said. Spot October hogs, which expired last Friday, settled up 0.425 cents per lb. to 82.750 cents. The average price for hogs in the most-watched Iowa-Minnesota market Friday morning was $83.42 per cwt, up nearly $7 from a week earlier.

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The Manitoba Co-operator | October 18, 2012

GRAIN MARKETS Export and International Prices

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Markets blow hot and cold on U.S. crops after report U.S. wheat remains overpriced in international market Phil Franz-Warkentin CNSC

he ICE Futures Canada canola market ended the week narrowly mixed, with small losses in the most active front months, but a firmer tone in the May-forward positions. Canola’s own supply/demand fundamentals do remain supportive, which likely accounted for some of the strength in the more deferred months, but the commodity also remains a small player in the global oilseeds market and largely reacted to the whims of the U.S. soy complex during the week.

For three-times-daily market reports from Commodity News Service Canada, visit “ICE Futures Canada updates” at www.manitobacooperator.ca.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture released its much-anticipated monthly supply/demand report on Oct. 11, and the latest numbers did not fail to disappoint when it came to providing the futures markets something to trade off of — at least for one day. While the numbers could probably be described as neutral at best, the initial reaction was quite bullish. After being hit by fund long liquidation in the lead-up to the report, soybeans and corn both jumped sharply higher when the data came out. USDA upped its production estimates for this year’s soybean and corn crops from the September forecast, but demand was also forecast to rise — and supplies are still tighter than a year ago. U.S. soybean ending stocks were forecast at 130 million bushels, and corn at 619 million bushels. Both numbers were below average trade guesses. However, just as fast as prices jumped higher, they fell back down. Soybeans ended the week down 29 cents per bushel

in the November contract, while December corn held on to a small gain of under five cents after being up as much as 25 cents on the week at one point. From a chart perspective, after a brief break lower, the November canola contract has regained its footings above the psychological $600-per-tonne level and managed to settle above $605 every day of the week. While that support may be holding, there is also quite a wall to the upside and an argument could be made that canola is entering a bit of a consolidation area. The harvest is done and canola yields were disappointing. This is now well known and factored into the futures. The smaller crop should keep basis levels looking attractive, as farmers will be reluctant sellers. However, as noted in last week’s report, the market will do its job to ration demand — which means exporters and domestic crushers will eventually back away once it starts costing too much to pry what’s left from the producers. Over the first couple months of the 2012-13 crop year the domestic crushers have been operating at a record pace, with 1.3 million tonnes of canola crushed to date, compared to 1.1 million at the same point in 2011, according to Canadian Oilseed Processors Association data. The export pace is also running strong, with the Canadian Grain Commission reporting total exports to date of about 3.2 million tonnes (up from three million at the same point a year ago). One, or both, of those demand streams will be curtailed in time. Domestic crushers are already looking at some of their weakest margins in years, while export customers are also starting to weigh their options — especially in light of ongoing global economic uncertainty. The three U.S. wheat markets held on to small gains for the most part during the week, with a slight reduction in the world carr y-out forecast for the grain somewhat supportive. Production issues in Australia and Europe were behind the tightening wheat scenario, but those problems elsewhere have still not done enough to increase the demand for U.S. stocks. U.S. wheat remains overpriced in the international market, which should limit the upside potential — at least, until Russia follows through with rumoured plans to halt exports, or something else happens in the wider market. Phil Franz-Warkentin writes for Commodity News Service Canada, a Winnipeg company specializing in grain and commodity market reporting.

Last Week

All prices close of business October 11, 2012

Week Ago

Year Ago

Wheat

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

325.52

319.36

227.05

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

347.84

340.30

324.51

Coarse Grains US corn Gulf ($US)

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US barley (PNW) ($US)

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

304.43

298.03

251.28

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

251.91

240.40

221.60

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

568.92

570.02

461.82

1,121.90

1,124.55

1,151.01

Winnipeg Futures ICE Futures Canada prices at close of business October 12, 2012 Last Week

Week Ago

October 2012

Western barley

245.00

December 2012

250.00

March 2013

253.00

Last Week

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November 2012

Canola

606.70

609.50

January 2013

605.60

608.20

March 2013

602.80

604.10

Special Crops Report for October 15, 2012 — Bin run delivered plant Saskatchewan Spot Market

Spot Market

Lentils (Cdn. cents per pound)

Other ( Cdn. cents per pound unless otherwise specified)

Large Green 15/64

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Canaryseed

Laird No. 1

20.00 - 23.85

Oil Sunflower Seed

Eston No. 2

18.00 - 22.00

Desi Chickpeas

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Field Peas (Cdn. $ per bushel)

Beans (Cdn. cents per pound)

Green No. 1

Fababeans, large

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Feed beans

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Feed Peas (Cdn. $ per bushel)

No. 1 Navy/Pea Beans

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Feed Pea (Rail)

No. 1 Great Northern

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Mustardseed (Cdn. cents per pound)

No. 1 Cranberry Beans

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Yellow No. 1

34.90 - 36.75

No. 1 Light Red Kidney

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Brown No. 1

30.20 - 31.75

No. 1 Dark Red Kidney

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Oriental No. 1

23.50 - 24.75

No. 1 Black Beans

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No. 1 Pinto Beans

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No. 1 Small Red

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Medium Yellow No. 1

10.50 - 11.75 7.75 - 8.75

5.00 - 7.70

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No. 1 Pink

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Goodlands, KS

25.80

26.95

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Britain may be a net importer of wheat this year The U.K. has been a net exporter since 2001-02 London/Reuters)

ritain looks set to become a net importer of wheat in 2012-13 for the first time in more than a decade following a poor harvest this summer, according to figures issued by the Home-Grown Cereals Authority Oct. 15. The HGCA, issuing its first supply and demand estimates for the current season,

saw imports rising to 1.7 million tonnes, up 87 per cent from last season. There is also expected to be a surplus of just 750,000 tonnes that could be exported or held as free stock. “This is an historically low surplus and suggests very limited export availability,” the HGCA said, noting that last season the U.K. exported 2.55 million tonnes of wheat.

E a r l i e r o n M o n d a y, Britain’s Farm Ministry estimated this year’s U.K. wheat crop at 13.31 million tonnes, down 12.8 per cent from the prior season, with yields falling to a 23-year low. “Yields have been affected by the poor weather this year which led to high levels of disease during spring and summer along with low sunlight levels during the grainfill period,” the ministry said.

Br itain has been a net exporter of wheat each season since 2001-02. HGCA noted that the decline in U.K. wheat production was exacerbated by “historically low opening stocks” of 1.50 million tonnes resulting in “poor domestic supplies.” The Netherlands and Spain have in recent years been the two most important customers for U.K. wheat.

Britain was a net importer of wheat in July, the first month of the crop marketing year, with exports of 33,673 tonnes and imports of 135,917 tonnes. Traders in recent weeks have cited an increase in the volume of Baltic, German and French wheat coming into the U.K. to meet the harvest shortfall and ensure flour millers get the quality of wheat they need.

The Manitoba Co-operator | October 18, 2012

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Please forward your agricultural events to daveb@fbcpublish ing.com or call 204-944-5762. Oct. 17-18: Canadian Swine Health Forum, Fairmont Hotel, 2 Lombard Place, Winnipeg. For more info call 613-230-4445 or visit www.swinehealth.ca. Oct. 20, 21: Low-stress livestock handling clinic, 1129 Queens Ave., Brandon. For more info visit www. mbforagecouncil.mb.ca or to register call 204-483-2153. Oct. 23-24: International Wolf and Carnivore Conference, Riverlodge Place, Thompson. For more info visit www.thompsonspiritway.ca. Oct. 25: Keystone Agricultural Producers general council, 9:30 a.m., PCU Centre, 245 Royal Rd. S., Portage la Prairie. Farmers and guests welcome. For more info call 204-697-1140. Oct. 30: Harvest Gala fundraiser benefiting Red River Exhibition Association scholarships and Manitoba Agricultural Hall of Fame, Viscount Gort Hotel, 1670 Portage Ave., Winnipeg. For tickets call 204-888-6990.

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The Manitoba Co-operator | October 18, 2012

Higher U.S. wheat plantings likely Production problems haven’t left markets short yet but that could change if Australian growers continue to suffer from a lack of rainfall, which would set the stage for a wheat rally By Gavin Maguire CHICAGO / REUTERS

tubbor nly high pr ices have served to keep U.S. wheat out of contention on the export market in recent months, but a broad jump in winter wheat acreage coupled with growing overseas demand could change that picture. It’s no surprise that farmers in top hard red wheat states such as Kansas are upping their acres this year, but growers across the eastern Corn Belt seem to be getting in on the act, too. Thanks to crop production issues overseas, those additional supplies could prove to be a boon and not a hindrance.

Overpriced, or just ahead of its time?

It’s easy to see why the pace of U.S. wheat export sales has

been sluggish over the past few months. Good-quality U.S. wheat has consistently traded at a $25to $40-tonne premium over similar grade French wheat, and at an even larger premium over Russian and Ukrainian supplies. Even U.S. soft red wheat has traded at a premium to French wheat, and these price differentials don’t even factor in higher freight costs. Given that U.S. wheat inventories can hardly be considered tight at more than 18 million tons (more than 50 per cent of total projected U.S. consumption for the coming year), the reason for the high prices is not immediately obvious. Livestock feeders are seeking an alternative to corn, but both soft and hard red wheat futures have held a premium to corn futures since mid-May — with

those premiums recently widening to more than $1.40 per bushel for soft wheat and $1.65 for hard. So price-sensitive feedlot managers are unlikely to be the only wheat buyers out there. F u r t h e r, d o m e s t i c f e e d demand is unlikely to account for the firm basis levels being seen at U.S. Gulf export terminals, which determine the ultimate price tag on U.S. wheat shipments overseas. U.S. Gulf basis for hard red wheat recently scaled the highest levels on record of close to $1.20 per bushel, even as the overall sales pace of that grade of wheat has been slow. But other reasons, aside from fundamental demand, may be responsible.

Sit and wait

At the farm level, the short corn and soybean crops currently being retrieved from parched U.S. fields have left room in onfarm storage bins for additional crops that in most years would have been cleared out by now. In addition, there is a less precipitous drop-off in forward wheat

values than there is in the corn market, meaning that farmers have a strong incentive to offload corn immediately and sit on their wheat inventory. Storing wheat is also a popular option at the processor and strategic trader level, with both eyeing production problems in top exporting regions such as the Black Sea. This is expected to cause a sizable disruption to exports and set the stage for an uptick in U.S export interest, even at a premium price. Wheat processors and longterm traders are aware it could take several more months before any shortage of grain from the Black Sea region translates into firmer U.S. prices, as overall inventories of wheat in top importing areas remain fairly high. But over time, and especially if Australian growers continue to suffer from a lack of rainfall, a sense of supply shortness is likely to merge among wheat importers which could easily trigger a drive for imports from farther afield, such as the U.S.

Strategic opportunists?

Farmers currently wrapping up their 2012 corn and soybean harvests and beginning their 2012-13 winter wheat plantings are unlikely to be as focused on the upside potential for the wheat market as other market trackers. Certainly, many growers are planting wheat because they always do, and an early harvest and friendly fall weather are encouraging them to seed a few additional acres this year. But other growers are no doubt making a strategic bet that wheat prices will undergo a stretch of sustained price strength going into 2013. Only time will tell exactly how many additional winter wheat acres U.S. farmers will sow this year as planting is still underway. But early signs point to a much larger acreage. For end-users of the crop, such a climb in output will prove to be a welcome development, even if they don’t currently like the look of U.S. export prices.

2012 local food champions honoured Gardeners, teachers, home economists honoured By Lorraine Stevenson CO-OPERATOR STAFF

Killarney gardener who started a busin e s s d e l i ve r i n g b a s kets of homegrown produce in her community is one of nine Manitobans to receive a Golden Carrot award this month. Tamara Kemp-Boulet, who recently started a communitysupported agriculture business, was the winner in the rural category in a competition hosted since 2007 by Food Matters Manitoba. She’s one of 40 Manitobans recognized on Oct. 12 at the Manitoba legislature gathering to honour provincial “food champions.” Other winners were Chuck Stensgard of Leaf Rapids for helping establish greenhouses at the local school there while teaching students there to grow gardens and Flin Flon’s Dennis Hydamaka who set up a community food bank there 18 years ago. Winnipeg’s Jim Beckta for having worked with new Canadians to create Earthshare, one of the first city-based community-supported agriculture programs. In addition to these awards in rural, northern and urban categories, six other Manitobans were honoured including Fruit Share founder and cookbook author Getty Stewart, and Jennifer Morrison, who has served for three years as chair of the Farmers Market Association of Manitoba. The Golden Carrot Awards each year recognize the behind-the-scenes food security work of Manitobans. A list of nominees and past award recipients can be found at www.foodmattersmanitoba.ca.

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Chinese trader rode cotton volatility The positions exceeded limits and fed the volatile prices swings NEW YORK / REUTERS

A cotton field is seen next to the road south of Birmingham, Alabama.

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landmark U.S. fine for excessive speculation in the benchmark cotton futures market has revealed a startling new dimension to last year’s blistering winter price rally: the biggest bull was a Chinese trader with a $510-million punt. A little-known Shanghai firm called Sheenson Investments Ltd. and its founder Weidong Ge, a former trader at China’s vast state-owned agriculture trading company COFCO, have agreed to return $1 million in ill-gotten gains and pay a $500,000 civil penalty for exceeding federal limits on speculative bets in soybean oil and cotton futures, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission said in late September. With his ownership in Sheenson and a Hong Kong-based fund group called Chaos Investment Ltd., Ge had amassed a

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“People have a difficult time grasping that there are hundreds of multimillionaires in China that nobody’s ever heard of.” RON LAWSON

A partner at commodity investment firm LOGIC Advisors

position across the market as large as 5,389 lots, about eight per cent larger than the federal limit, the CFTC said. That would have had a notional value of over $510 million as of Feb. 10, 2011, based on the front-month price on that date. It is the agency’s biggest-ever “disgorgement” agreement associated with position limits and among the biggest civil fines, according to a review of a dozen such enforcement measures since 1995. It is the first against a Chinese firm. The action is the latest sign that the CFTC is cracking down on excessive speculation harder than ever following years of political uproar over soaring grain and energy prices. But it is even more remarkable for the light it sheds on one of the most explosive periods in the volatile cotton contract’s history, with prices on the IntercontinentalExchange surging by more than a third in two months to reach a postCivil War high of $2.27 by early March — just a few weeks after the CFTC told Ge’s firms to reduce its position. While China in general has long been a large presence in cotton as the world’s top consumer, the role of Chinese traders in the futures market has been a quietly growing force — one often talked about in generalities, rarely specifics. “People have a difficult time grasping that there are hundreds of multimillionaires in China that nobody’s ever heard of,” said Ron Lawson, a partner at commodity investment firm LOGIC Advisors who has been trading cotton since 1986 and provides advice to Chinese investors on U.S. agricultural markets. The cotton rally peaked on March 7, followed by an even more painfully swift decline as prices halved within four months. Merchants who had struggled to buy physical bales just months earlier were now stuck with surplus stock in a falling market as consumers defaulted on import deals. Ge’s presence may have contributed to the already-wild price swings, traders said. “There is no question that they added to the fun on the upside and downside,” said Dennis Gartman, a commodities trader and publisher of The Gartman Letter. “If they buy it, they have to get rid of it. “Years ago, everyone would have blamed Cargill, Dunavant, Allenberg and any of the guys on Front Street in Memphis,” said Gartman, referring to the heart of the U.S. cotton industry. Chinese investors are keen to tap investment opportunities in overseas markets, although their options are restrained by China’s strict capital controls.

The Manitoba Co-operator | October 18, 2012

Cotton contract defaults soar

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he U.S. cotton industry a s k e d s e n i o r g ove r n ment officials to help prevent contract defaults that it said threaten some $1 billion in sales. Escalating the issue to the government for the first time u n d e r s c o re s g row i n g c o n cerns that a slew of contract defaults, caused by a surge in prices to record highs and their subsequent collapse, will do long-term damage to the industry. The trade delegation met with Department of Agriculture Secretar y Thomas Vilsack, Trade Representative Ron Kirk and Assistant Secretary of State William Craft, the National Cotton Council (NCC) said. The group’s warning was stark: sales of more than four million bales of cotton worth $1 billion are either in default or at risk of default by textile mills in countries including Bangladesh, Indonesia, Thailand and Vietnam. “The defaults are threatening the ability and the willingness of co-operatives and merchants to enter into forward contracts with prod u c e r s , t h e r e by re d u c i n g competition for cotton fibre and resulting in lower prices for farmers,” Jimmy Dodson, vice-chairman of the National Cotton Council said in the NCC statement. The delegation urged U.S. politicians to pressure foreign g ov e r n m e n t c o u n t e r p a r t s, and warned that a failure to enforce contracts will disrupt international trading relations and undermine the support for future trade agreements. “Contract sanctity is a fundamental building block of trade relations and widespread disregard of the principle should sound a loud warning to the extension of t r a d e p re f e re n c e s ,” R i c k y Clarke, a merchant with Cargill Cotton in Cordova, Tennessee, said. Ot h e r U . S . c o m m o d i t i e s enjoying record prices, such as grains and oilseeds, could be at similar risk if the United States doesn’t take a strong stand in defence of contract sanctity, the NCC said. While trade organizations ov e r s e e a r b i t r a t i o n c a s e s using internationally recognized procedures, many foreign mills have refused to honour awards handed out, the NCC said. In many cases, host governments appear to be protecting the foreign mills from enforcement of awards. The talks come at one of the cotton market’s most tumult u o u s p e r i o d s , w i t h m e rchants still reeling from last year’s widespread contract defaults when farmers and mills walked away from contracts at the height of price volatility.

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CROPS Aug. 1, 2013 target for new Manitoba wheat and/or barley association There’s lots of work to be done, say presidents of KAP and APAS By Allan Dawson CO-OPERATOR STAFF

anitoba and Saskatchewan farmers will have their own checkofffunded wheat and/or barley research and market promotion organizations by Aug. 1, 2013 if all goes well, according to officials with the Keystone Agricultural Producers (KAP) and Agricultural Producers of Saskatchewan (APAS). There’s lots of work to do KAP and APAS presidents Doug Chorney and Norm Hall said in separate interviews. Both general farm organizations are helping to coordinate the process with commodity groups in their respective provinces. “KAP is not doing this on its own,” Chorney said. “We’re trying to co-ordinate stakeholders and asking everybody to be part of it.” The Canadian Wheat Board used to collect a checkoff on wheat and barley to help fund the Western Grain Research Foundation and Canadian International Grains Institute. It stopped Aug. 1 when the federal government scrapped the board’s statutory sales monopoly. To fill the gap Ottawa established an interim 48- and 56-cent-a-tonne checkoff on wheat and barley, respectively. The Alberta Barley Commission administers it for three cents on each tonne on wheat and barley sold to elevators and feed mills.

“KAP is not doing this on its own. We’re trying to co-ordinate stakeholders and asking everybody to be part of it.” DOUG CHORNEY

KAP president Doug Chorney says the steering committee working on creating a wheat and/or barley association in Manitoba will be operating by Aug. 1, 2013. PHOTO: ALLAN DAWSON

By establishing provincial associations Manitoba farmers will have more oversight on how their money is spent, Chorney said. Manitoba’s steering committee is scheduled to meet Oct. 19. The group, which includes representatives from Winter Cereals Manitoba, Manitoba Oat Growers Association, Manitoba Seed Growers Association, Western Canadian Wheat Growers Association, National Farmers Union and KAP, along with an observer from Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives, first met April 5.

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one. There are pros and cons to each, said KAP policy analyst James Battershill. A single association would reduce administration costs, but because wheat is the bigger crop, it might overshadow barley in a single association, he said. The steering committee will survey a cross-section of Manitoba grain growers to get their views, Chorney said. Regional meetings, coinciding with KAP’s annual fall district meetings, are also being considered, he said. Whether one association or two, the focus will be on research and promotion, not policy, Battershill said. “There’s a recognition that research is one of the investments needed to be sustainable in the

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long term,” he said. “Everyone seems to agree on that so that’s the direction and the focus we’re going to be taking.” Establishing the checkoff fee will be another important decision, he said. If it’s too high farmers will opt out, but sufficient funding is needed to operate when production falls. The Manitoba government can approve the creation of a checkoff-funded association if there’s demonstrable support among farmers, Battershill said. The new association will almost certainly co-operate with its counterparts in Saskatchewan and Alberta, he said. (Alberta’s new all-wheat commission started operating Aug. 1, while the Alberta Barley Commission was established in 1991.) Options could range from informal cooperation to setting up a Prairie or Canadian-wide wheat or barley council, modelled after the Canola Council of Canada. The canola council promotes market development for canola oil and meal and improved canola agronomy. All segments of the canola industry are members. Saskatchewan Agriculture Minister Lyle Stewart announced Oct. 12 two committees have been set up to establish wheat and barley commissions in his province. “ We have a ver y ambitious schedule,” said APAS president Norm Hall, who sits on Saskatchewan’s wheat steering committee. “We plan to have most of the legwork done as far as the details around budgetary items... by the end of December.” The committees will meet with farmers and demonstrate to Stewart there is support for wheat and barley commissions, Hall said. “So it’s an ambitious schedule to get this all done by June 1 so that we can be up and running and collecting fees by August 1.”

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Reconditioning soybeans in storage can pose problems Adding too much can expand the beans and even damage the bin NDSU release

econditioning low-moisture soybeans in storage can damage the grain bin, cautions Ken Hellevang, the North Dakota State University Extension Service’s grain-drying expert. Warm, dry fall weather can result in soybeans being harvested well below the market moisture content of 13 per cent. Hellevang says he has heard reports of harvested bean moisture contents as low as six to nine per cent. The lost value of soybeans with a moisture content of seven per cent rather than the market standard of 13 per cent is a loss of about 97 cents per bushel for beans with a value of $15 per bushel and 66 cents per bushel if they are at nine per cent moisture. This lost value will encourage producers to recondition the beans to 13 per cent. However, reconditioning causes the beans to expand, which can damage the grain bin’s bolted connections or even cause the bin to rupture from the increased pressure on the bin wall. “ T h e f o rc e s o n t h e b i n increase much more rap idly than by the percentage of moisture content increases,” Hellevang says. “Therefore, a moisture content increase of more than a point or two can be problematic. The bin warranty may be voided if damage occurs while reconditioning grain.” One way to reduce the damage is to use a negative pressure system to pull humid air down through the soybeans and remove the soybeans from the top of the bin as they are reconditioned. Grain flows from the top of the bin in a funnel shape as it is unloaded from the centre bin sump.

stop the fan when the relative humidity reaches very high levels to prevent excessive moisture contents. Another method is to install a microprocessor-based controller that monitors temperature and humidity, and runs only when air conditions will bring the crop to the desired moisture content. Running the fan only at night when the humidity is higher will recondition the soybeans but does not provide any control options. “Reconditioning time primarily depends on the airflow per bushel and weather conditions,” Hellevang says. “Reconditioning occurs the fastest when the airflow rate is high and the air is warm and humid.”

Reconditioning will be the most successful in a dr ying bin that has a fully perforated floor and a fan that can deliver at least 0.75 cubic feet per minute of airflow per bushel. Even with this airflow, moving a rewetting front all the way through the bin may take more than a month of fan operation. Using lower airflow rates to move the rewetting front through the bin will take several months. For more information about reconditioning, drying, handling and storing soybeans, visit the NDSU Extension Service’s soybean production guide at www.ag.ndsu.edu/pubs/ p l a n t s c i / r ow c r o p s / a 1 1 7 2 . pdf and NDSU’s grain drying and storage website at www. ag.ndsu.edu/graindrying.

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Another way to reduce that pressure is to use a verticalstirring auger to mix the beans frequently. However, soybeans become more fragile at lower moisture contents, so stirring may damage the beans. Producers need to operate fans during weather with an average relative humidity of about 70 per cent if they want to recondition soybeans to 13 per cent during normal fall temperatures of 30 to 60 F (-1 to 16 C). The moisture doesn’t change gradually throughout the entire bin during reconditioning, Hellevang notes. Instead, a rewetting zone develops and moves slowly through the bin in the direction of the airflow. Too much reconditioning also can be a problem. Soybeans will be reconditioned to a moisture content exceeding 13 per cent if the humidity of the air entering the soybeans is too high. If that happens, the wet soybeans may deteriorate in storage or be discounted when sold. One way to control reconditioning is to use a humidistat to turn the fan on any time the humidity is above about 60 per cent. Hellevang recommends adding a second humidistat to

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The Manitoba Co-operator | October 18, 2012

Flax sector slowly recovers from Day of the Triffids About two per cent of all samples show traces compared to 10 per cent in 2009-10 By Phil Franz-Warkentin commodity news service canada

anada’s flaxseed industry continues to make p r o g re s s e l i m i n a t i n g traces of genetically modified Triffid seed from the country’s crop, but there is still work to be done given Europe’s very tight allowances for the gene. Triffid, a genetically modified flaxseed variety, was bred in Saskatchewan in the 1990s for tolerance to soil residues of sulfonylurea herbicides, but was deregistered in 2001 and never commercialized. Tr a c e s , h ow e v e r, f o u n d in Canadian shipments to Europe in 2009, effectively shut the door to what had been the largest market for Canadian exports. In the aftermath of the original discovery, testing protocols were put in place in an effort to eliminate Triffid from Canada’s flaxseed crop and reopen export markets.

“ We have seen the inci dence of Triffid go down,” said Will Hill, president of the Flax Council of Canada. Currently, about two per cent of all samples were showing traces of Triffid, which compares with 10 per cent when testing first began with the 2009-10 crop, said Hill. Of those samples testing positive now, the intensity of contamination is also much smaller than in 2009, with the overall amount of Triffid in the tests that are positive very close to the 0.01 per cent detection level called for by the European Union. In order to see the food market reopen in Europe, the percentage of samples testing positive for Triffid will need to decline further still or changes to the protocol itself will need to be made, said Hill. There is now a 0.01 per cent allowance for Triffid, but if that allowance were 0.1 per

cent, Hill estimated there wouldn’t be any samples testing positive at all. “We’re making progress, but the question is, ‘Can we make enough progress for shipping to go back to the way it was before Triffid?’” he said. At 0.01 per cent, it is very hard to get consistent results, with multiple tests of the same sample sometimes getting a positive result, and sometimes not. Efforts between Canada and the European Union were still underway in an attempt to establish a more trade-friendly testing routine, he said. Allowances closer to 0.1 per cent would also make it easier for Canada to consistently ship to the EU without fear of an unexpected positive result.

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In the meantime, Canada is sending more flaxseed to the U.S. and China, said Hill. In China the demand is largely on the industrial side, but

Canada is also working on developing markets for flaxseed for human consumption. Canada in 2011-12 exported a total of 256,800 tonnes of flaxseed, with less than seven per cent of that destined for Europe, according to Canadian Grain Commission data. In 2008-09, the last full crop year before the Triffid issue came to the forefront, Canada exported 530,200 tonnes of flaxseed, with European business accounting for about 80 per cent of the total. Canadian farmers grew 518,200 tonnes of flaxseed in 2012, according to the latest production report from Statistics Canada. That compares with the 930,000 tonnes grown in 2009 prior to the Triffid issue. Seeded area of about one million acres in 2012 was up from the 695,000 acres seeded in 2011, but still well off the 1.7 million planted in 2009. Given the increasing

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demand internationally for the healthy attributes of flax, Hill said the industry could sustain acres of 2.5 million to three million if the European situation were to sort itself out. Spot bids for flaxseed in We s t e r n Ca n a d a c a n c u rrently be found in the $14- to $14.24-per-bushel area, which compares with canola bids that are a little softer, according to the latest Prairie Ag Hotwire data. As long as flaxseed bids were in line with canola, Hill said, the crop should be seen as a good option for farmers seeking to plant an alternative oilseed.

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reuters / Fertilizer producer Mosaic has posted a lower-than-expected quarterly profit as sales of phosphate, a key farming nutrient, plunged 30 per cent due to plant repairs and bad weather. Mosaic had little phosphate to sell as the quarter began due to low production at a key Florida mine, and was further hampered by August’s Hurricane Isaac and long factory maintenance times. “The phosphate market continues to be tight, with low producer inventories and supply uncertainties,” said CEO Jim Prokopanko. “Demand for our products outpaced our ability to produce and deliver.” High corn prices are encouraging farmers to plant more corn — and use more fertilizer — next year. However, phosphate prices fell to $529 per tonne in the quarter from $576 a year earlier.

The Manitoba Co-operator | October 18, 2012

Water for drinking and irrigation woes flow from ongoing drought Some Texas towns are running out of water as the U.S. drought spreads By Carey Gillam kansas city / reuters

he worst drought in more than half a century baked more than two-thirds of the continental United States this summer and its harsh effects continue to plague the parched cities and towns of the Great Plains. Ask the 94,000 people of San Angelo, Texas who are running out of water. Fast. The city — once known as “the oasis” of dry west Texas — now says it only has enough water supplies to last one more year. On Oct. 16, it will enforce its highest level of emergency measures to save its water supply. That first-ever “Drought Level III” declaration will ban any watering of lawns, golf courses and gardens, forbid freshwater

use for swimming pools and close commercial car washes. The city will also push up usage fees aiming to cut water use by at least 30 per cent as it awaits a new water pipeline now under construction. The pipeline will not be available for use until mid-2013 or later. Protests from local businesses has prompted the city to consider some exceptions but those may be temporary, officials say. “We need to get back to meeting just basic needs,” said Will Wilde, water utilities director for San Angelo. “We don’t want to put people out of business. It may come to that if conditions get extreme in the future. Do you want to keep a green lawn or do you want water to drink?” Despite recent rains the drought continues to expand,

with severe or worse drought affecting 83.80 per cent of the High Plains region, up from 82.81 per cent the prior week, the weekly Drought Monitor said in late September.

Not a dust bowl — yet

As the summer’s historic drought extends into autumn, communities are seeing rising signs of water shortages. Population growth and decades of heavy pumping of water supplies by both public and private users have tapped resources beyond their limits. Years of heavy irrigation and water use for livestock in Plains states has depleted groundwater supplies, with agriculture accounting for 70 per cent of all fresh water use. Years of low rainfall and high heat have accelerated evapora-

tion and depletion of lakes and reservoirs. It all adds up to what many call a widening “water emergency.” In Kansas, water levels in underground aquifers are dropping so quickly that Gov. Sam Brownback has called for the state’s water experts to convene in October and consider ways to best conserve what the state has. Oklahoma is so concerned about water supply shortages and groundwater depletions that legislators passed a law this year providing grant money and incentives to make more efficient use of water on farms, in businesses and homes — and to encourage increased processing of undrinkable “brackish” water. In Colorado, studies predict a chain of Colorado River reservoirs that serve about 30 million people

has a 50 per cent chance of running dry in the next 45 years. This will affect seven states — Arizona, California, New Mexico, Nevada, Utah, Wyoming and Colorado. Longer and more frequent droughts, decreases in snowpack and increasing demand are key factors. “Over the last couple of years, people have started realizing that what they thought they had in terms of supply is not materializing. They are really panicking,” said Barney Austin, director of hydrologic services for INTERA Inc., an Austin, Texas-based geoscience and engineering consulting firm. Overall, more than 30 U.S. states are anticipating water shortages by 2013, according to a report by the Environmental Protection Agency.

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India co-operative plans giant nitrogen plant for Quebec Yet another plant added to planned list winnipeg / reuters

he Indian Farmers Fertiliser Co-operative (IFFCO), one of India’s largest fertilizer makers, plans to build a $1.2-billion nitrogen plant in Becancour, Que., with a Canadian partner to cash in on strong North American demand. IFFCO and La Coop federée plan to begin construction in two years, provided they can raise the remaining 45 per cent of the capital cost and pending a feasibility study, and start producing urea in 2017. The project is the latest in a series of announced plans for additional nitrogen capacity in North America, as high crop prices support demand and with new technology unlocking the key ingredient natural gas from shale rock. IFFCO and La Coop will face stiff competition from Norway’s Yara International ASA and Agrium, both of which plan to expand their nitrogen output. In the near term, a surplus of nitrogen production is unlikely, considering that the United States is a net importer of the fertilizer, said Claude Lafleur, CEO of La Coop. “The (crop) production in North America is increasing also, and corn needs a lot of nitrogen,” he said. “At the end of the day, if everybody goes and builds new facilities, it could lead to a glut, but we don’t see that in the next 10 years.” The U.S. imports more than two-thirds of its urea production, but still, if all the rumoured projects became reality North America would quickly have a surplus, said David Asbridge, president of NPK Fertilizer Advisory Services. “Even if we have three, possibly four new plants in North America in the next five years, that’s going to be a little price depressing,” Asbridge said.

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American drought far from over Dust clouds swirl in Iowa as farmers till bone-dry fields while some Minnesota farmers need a foot of rain reuters

lack of rain this fall is fuelling fears that the worst drought in 56 years will continue into next year. The summer-long stretch of hot and dry weather in the U.S. Farm Belt slashed corn and soybean har vests this year. Two-thirds of the contiguous United States, including prime farmland in the Plains and Midwest, remain under

“Even if it rains tomorrow, the consequences of this drought will be felt for years to come.”

U.S. President Barack Obama walks around the McIntosh family farm with owners to view drought-ridden cornfields in Missouri Valley, Iowa August 13, 2012. There are fears the drought could continue another year. photo: REUTERS/Larry Downing

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moderate to severe drought as growers begin to plan for the new crop year. “Eve n i f i t ra i n s t o m o rrow, the consequences of this drought will be felt for years to come,” said Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack. Dry spells can run for several years although it is impossible to forecast if there will be drought in 2013, said Doug Kluck of the National O c e a n i c a n d At m o s p h e r i c Administration. “ Without a soaking rain, things are not going to get b e t t e r q u i c k ,” s a i d K l u c k . “I don’t mean to be a black cloud but from a responsible point of view, you need to be prepared for the worst.” Drought will persist in the central U.S. Plains this f a l l w h i l e i m p rove m e n t i s expected east of the Mississippi River and in the norther n Plains, NOAA forecast recently. Dry weather in the Plains would threaten the upcoming winter wheat crop, it said. Three-fourths of Nebraska, a major corn, wheat and livestock state, was under exceptional drought, the most severe category, said director Greg Ibach of the Nebraska Agriculture Department. “The good news for dryland farmers is they will be able to rely on federal crop insurance,” said Ibach. Roger Elmore, an Iowa State Un i ve r s i t y a g ro n o m y p rofessor, said soils in the No. 1 corn-growing state were so dry that fall tillage raised dust clouds. He said dry weather was expected to continue in the near term. “If we don’t get back to n o r m a l p re c i p i t a t i o n t h i s fall, it may be hard to catch up in the spring. We don’t want another dry year,” said Elmore. To a l l e v i a t e d r o u g h t i n Minnesota, six to 12 inches of rain are needed in most counties — an improbably large amount to expect this fall, stated Mark Seeley, a University of Minnesota climatologist. It would be more realistic, he said, to expect a modest recharging of soil moisture. “A wet spring will be needed for a decent 2013 crop in Minnesota,” said Seeley. With the fall harvest speeding toward an early conclusion, USDA has forecast the smallest corn and soybean crops since 2004 due to drought and tight supplies for the year to come.

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BRIEFS French soft wheat stocks may hit lowest level in 13 years

to be needed to avoid supply forecast to be the lowest in at shortages. least 13 years. Exporters are taking advanSoft wheat ending stocks in tage of high wheat prices, says 2012-13 are expected to fall Michel Ferret, head of markets to 1.8 million tonnes, largely at farm agency FranceAgriMer. because of increased exports. PARIS / REUTERS “In this context it was logical That figure is below the benchHeadline: Type Area: NA CMYK to raise the export target,” he of 2.2 million to 2.3 Colours: French soft wheat stocksWe atknow cornmark figure Publication: Manitoba said. 300 ppi tonnes that6 xis6.625 believed Resolution: the end of this season are now millionSize: Cooperator

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he U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission is taking an increasingly aggressive approach to enforcing the existing limits on agricultural items like cotton, wheat and soybeans. In a re c e n t o n e - w e e k period, the commission imposed civil monetary p e n a l t i e s a n d d i s g o rg e ments (profit clawbacks) totalling nearly $2.5 million on JP Morgan, Aust ra l i a a n d Ne w Ze a l a n d Bank, and a China-based individual to settle accusations they breached federal speculative limits on those commodities. It brings the total number of settlements this year to five, up from three in 2011 and just two in the five years between 2006 a n d 2 0 1 0 , a c c o rd i n g t o records published on the commission’s website. T h e a c t i o n s h a v e t a rgeted some of the largest and most prominent banks, brokers and hedge funds in the business. Earlier in September, the commission penalized Citigroup for breaking limits on wheat. In February, it took aim at hedge fund DE Shaw for violating limits on soybeans and corn. Last year, it went after Merrill Lynch ( c o t t o n ) , Ne we d g e ( l i v e cattle) and Daniels Trading (rough rice). Under the current system, the commission sets federal position limits on the number of contracts any

trader can amass in the spot month, any other month, and all months combined, for nine agricultural commodities (corn, oats, soybeans, soybean oil, soybean meal, cotton, wheat, hard red spring wheat and hard winter wheat).

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The upsurge in enforcement appears to be the result of a deliberate decision to get tougher and send a signal to market participants that both the commission and commodity exchanges will adopt a zero-tolerance approach to any trader whose position exceeds the limits. In recent months, the IntercontinentalExchange h a s c i rc u l a t e d re p e a t e d reminders that position limits must be observed at all times and apply on an intraday basis. Fo r m a n y ye a r s, t h e derivatives industry appeared to play cat and mouse with the commission on limits. In theory, all exchange-traded futures and options contracts in the U.S. were subject to some form of limit. In practice, the exemptions were so many, and enforcement so weak, that the limits were largely illusory. The new get-tough policy faces legal challenges, but in the meantime, the ramped-up enforcement process is meant to signal limits should be taken seriously. Non-compliance with existing limits on farm c o n t r a c t s w i l l re s u l t i n tough penalties.

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Canada announces participation in Trans-Pacific trade talks Other partners seek access to Canada’s dairy, poultry markets REUTERS/STAFF

eeking to reduce its reliance on the sluggish U.S. market, Canada has formally joined 10 other nations in talks on creating an Asia Pacific free trade agreement, the federal government said Oct. 9. The Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) negotiations are designed to produce a free trade zone with a combined population of 658 million people and a gross domestic product of $20.5 trillion, according to Canadian data. “The region is a priority market for Canadian businesses, offering enormous opportunities to our exporters,” Heritage Minister James Moore said in a statement. Canada, which sends around 75 per cent of its exports to the U.S., is looking to switch its focus to fast-growing emerging markets such as China. U.S. agricultural groups say the TPP talks must target opening up Canada’s dairy and poultry markets, which are protected by quotas and high tariffs. Canada’s Conservative government, which regularly promises to protect those markets, also says all areas of trade will be on the table during the TPP negotiations. This has prompted speculation Ottawa might relax its trade restrictions despite the political

risk at home — although the federal government has pledged to protect supply management since it first announced its intent to join the TPP talks last November.

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Commodity groups outside Canada’s supply-managed dairy, poultry and egg sectors, however, have already lined up to hail Canada’s entry to the TPP talks. “We will be able to expand access for our canola, pulses, soybeans, malt barley and wheat, for both whole grains and value-added products,” Stephen Vandervalk, president of Grain Growers of Canada, said in a release. “Demand for beef and pork in the Pacific Rim is on the rise in the past decade; this too will give our meat industry a needed boost that will also benefit Canadian grain farmers.” “The TPP presents a unique opportunity for an ambitious regional trade deal that addresses market access and non-tariff issues for agri-food sectors around the Pacific Rim,” Kathleen Sullivan, executive director of the Canadian Agri-Food Trade Alliance, said in another statement. “We encourage all TPP member countries to be ambitious and creative in negotiating a deal that liberalizes trade for agri-food products.”

Japanese farmers, seen here at a protest rally in Oct. 2011, are also concerned about the U.S.-led Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreement. It would in principle eliminate all tariffs within the zone, including on farm products, which have been excluded from Japan’s previous free trade deals. PHOTO: REUTERS/YURIKO NAKAO

The Canadian Pork Council also noted the potential benefits from future expansions of the TPP, which could allow Canada market access to “many other Pacific region nations

which have not yet applied to join.” Mexico also announced Oct. 9 it has formally joined the TPP negotiating process. The U.S., Australia, New Zealand,

Chile, Peru, Singapore, Vietnam, Malaysia and Brunei have already been negotiating the TPP for more than 2-1/2 years. A final deal is not expected until mid- to late 2013.

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GM controversy halts French field tests of GM corn

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rench seed company Vilmorin & Cie SA has dropped plans to conduct field tests of genetically modified crops next year because debate over the technology remains too highly charged. “The political climate led us to put the question on hold for now,” said Daniel Jacquemond, the company’s finance director. “We don’t want to be provocative.” A study published last month by French researchers that raised health concerns about a type of maize (corn)

made by Monsanto reignited controversy in France, where opposition to the technology is fierce and commercial planting of GM crops is banned. V ilmor in did not comm e n t o n t h e s t u d y, b u t argued GM crops were necessary to support agricultural production. “ T h e s e a re a b s o l u t e l y essential components for the competitiveness of agriculture including Europe,” said Jacquemond. Vilmorin, controlled by French farm co-operative Limagrain, has in the past carried out open-field tests of GM plants in France, but

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Australian wheat production could fall sharply Australia’s wheat output may fall below 20 million tonnes during the 2012-13 season due to a dry spell across Western Australia. Chicago Board Of Trade new-crop wheat futures have jumped 35 per cent since mid-June following dry weather in the Black Sea region and the worst drought in 60 years in the U.S. Russia, the fourth-largest wheat exporter, last week admitted it may limit grain exports if domestic prices continue to climb. Western Australia produces at least a third of Australia’s total wheat crop, making it the biggest producing state. Analysts estimated its wheat output to range between 5.5 million tonnes and 6.9 million tonnes this year, much lower than last year’s record crop of 11.73 million tonnes. “If Western Australian wheat falls to 5.5 million tonnes, we are looking at JOB ID: Australian wheat production at4977-2D less than 20 million tonnes,” said grains anaDATE: SEPTEMBER 2012 lyst Andrew Woodhouse. “At this point in the seaCLIENT: son, further rains throughSYNGENTA CANADA out September would PROJECT: protect the current yield CRUISER MAXX VIBRANCE estimates but not likely WHEAT FORTRESS increase them,” added PUBLICATION: analyst David Capper. MANITOBA CO-OPERATOR Australia cut its total wheat production forecast DESIGNER: PL by seven per cent to 22.5 million tonnes last month ( ) MECHANICAL ( X ) PDF/X and warned of further FINAL SIZE: 8.125" X 10" drops. UCR: 240% CLIENT SERVICE PROOFREADING ART DIRECTION

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Glencore buys stake in a Russian grain terminal

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Already a major exporter from the Black Sea LONDON / REUTERS

ommodity trader Glencore has bought a 50 per cent stake in a Russian grain export terminal, with Ukrainian agricultural producer Kernel. The terminal in the Port of Taman, one of the largest deepwater grain export terminals on the Black Sea coast, is close to southern Russia’s main grainproducing region, providing a platform for Kernel’s Russian export business and extending Glencore’s reach. Glencore, the world’s largest diversified commodities trader, is already one of the largest exporters of grains from Europe and the former Soviet Union. Wheat output from the Black Sea-region producing countries — Russia, Ukraine and Kazakhstan, which normally supply a quarter of world wheat export volumes — is expected to drop this year because of drought. But Russia, with the world’s fourth-largest expanse of arable land, is trying to position itself in the longer term to increase grain exports by half. President Vladimir Putin wants to see annual Russian grain exports rise to 35 million to 40 million tonnes by 2020, up from last year’s 27 million tonnes. To achieve those targets, it will need billions of dollars of investment in infrastructure.

The fire that destroyed Speedway International’s biofuel processing plant in St. Boniface on Oct. 1 has been ruled accidental. According to a statement Oct. 12 from the provincial fire commissioner’s office, it’s believed the fire started from spontaneous combustion of an “oily substance” in the plant, near the filter press area. The commissioner’s office said it will now consider whether this incident warrants changes to the inspection regime for these or similar types of facilities. No one was injured but about 100 nearby homes and businesses had to be evacuated for several hours after the blaze began. Speedway, which produces methanol for use in race cars, was also Manitoba’s first-ever licensed commercial biodiesel processing plant. PHOTO: DAVE BEDARD

Canadian farmland value rises again REUTERS

The average value of Canadian farmland increased by nearly nine per cent during the first half of 2012, continuing a steady rise over the past decade, Farm Credit Canada (FCC) said Oct. 9. High crop receipts, low interest rates and a move to bigger farms have driven up farm values, although growth in Canada still lags a price surge in the U.S. Midwest, a report by Farm Credit Canada (FCC) said. Most of Canada has benefited this year from generally favourable crop conditions, combined with high corn and soybean prices due to severe drought in the U.S. Midwest. Farmland values were the same or higher in each province except British Columbia, which recorded a 0.3 per cent decrease. The biggest increases occurred in Ontario, at 16.3 per cent, followed by Manitoba with growth of 10.3 per cent and Saskatchewan with 9.1 per cent for the first six months of 2012. Quebec and Alberta recorded average price increases of 6.7 per cent and 5.7 per cent respectively.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

AUCTION SALES Manitoba Auctions – Interlake

LESSE GILBERT & COLLEEN Soucy of Laurier MB, intend to sell Private Land (SW 13-22-16W) to Collin Gamache, who intends to acquire the following Crown Land (NW 16-22-16W) 1/2 subject to resv. for water spreading purposes by unit transfer. If you wish to comment on or object to this transfer write directly to: MAFRI Agricultural Crown Lands PO Box 1286 Minnedosa MB R0J 1E0. Phone (204)867-6550, fax (204)867-6578.

AUCTION DISTRICTS Parkland – North of Hwy 1; west of PR 242, following the west shore of Lake Manitoba and east shore of Lake Winnipegosis. Westman – South of Hwy 1; west of PR 242. Interlake – North of Hwy 1; east of PR 242, following the west shore of Lake Manitoba and east shore of Lake Winnipegosis. Red River – South ofHwy 1; east of PR 242.

The Pas

ANTIQUES Birch River

ANTIQUES Antiques For Sale

Minitonas Durban

Roblin

Dauphin

Grandview

Ashern

Gilbert Plains

Fisher Branch

Ste. Rose du Lac

CANADIAN PACIFIC DEPOT BAGGAGE wagon w/steel wheels & roller bearings. Always stored under cover, in excellent condition. $450 OBO. Phone (204)764-2015.

ANTIQUES Antique Equipment

Russell

Parkland

Birtle

NEW TRACTOR PARTS and engine rebuild kits, specializing in hard to find parts for older tractors, tractor seats, service and owners manuals, decals and much more, our 38th year! 1 800-481-1353, www.diamondfarmtractorparts.com

AUCTION SALES AUCTION SALES Manitoba Auctions – Interlake MCSHERRY AUCTION SERVICE LTD Acreage Auction Dale & Barbara Drewry Sun., Oct 21st 11:00am Poplarfield, MB. 4.5-mi East on Hwy 68 then Long Lane on North Side. Contact: (204)664-2120. Case 970 Cab P Shift A/C 540/1000 Dual Hyd Sold w/Allied 594 FEL (6,737-hrs); 98 Bobco 5th Wheel 26-ft. Flatdeck; New Idea 486 RD Baler; JD 37 9-ft. Mower; Vicon 6 Wheel Rake; 12 Yr Old Quarter Horse Mare- Broke to Drive & Ride; Single Seat Buggy; “Fair Child MFG Wpg” Doctor Cutter Sleigh; Enclosed Heated Sleigh Van; 2 Seat Democratic; 4 Rubber Wheeled Trail Wagon; Roping Saddles; Work Harness; Driving Harness; 7) Collars; Sleighbells; Ind Sewing Machine; Farm King Roller Mill; 32) 10-ft. Corral Panels; Along w/More Equip; Horse Items; Guns; Yard; Tools. Go to Web. Stuart McSherry (204)467-1858 or (204)886-7027 www.mcsherryauction.com MCSHERRY AUCTION SERVICE LTD Auction Sale Bill Kochie Sun., Oct. 28th 10:30am Faulkner, MB. 1/2-mi East on Hwy #239 then 1/8-mi North on Ford Lane Rd. Contact: (204)449-2117. Crawlers, Tractors: Int TD6 Crawler w/FEL, Gd Cond; Ford 9N gas 3PH Pulley PTO, GD Rubber; Farmall C Row Crop PTO Pulley nr; Equip: Vers 400 15-ft. Swather; Rem 151 RD Baler; NH 850 RD Baler; 3 Sq Baler 1) NH 65 1) Case 200 1) Case 300; JD 38 3PH 7-ft. Sickle Mower; New Idea 404 5 Wheel Rake; Ferguson 3PH 2B Plow; Shaver 3PH Post Hole Auger 9-in. & 12-in. Bits; AC Model 10 12-ft. Chisel Plow; 3 Sec Diamond Harrows & Bar; 3PH Saw Mandrel; Trailer hyd Wood Splitter; 4 Wheel Farm Wagon; Vehicles: 02 Oldsmobile Aurora 4D 230,000-km Sft; 91 GMC SLE Sierra 4x4 229,000-km; 60s Int A160 Truck w/15-ft. B&H 4D; HM Pintle Hitch 18-ft. Flat Dec Triple Axle Trailer w/Ramps; HM Pintle 10-ft. Flat Deck Trailer w/Ramps; 2) Utility Trailers; Yard: CRT 6.5-HP Rear Tine Tiller; Viking 8-HP Snowblower; New Trailer Yard Sprayer; Field King 42-in. Grass Sweep; New Blade for Quad; Wheel Barrow; Elec Chain Saw; Hand Yard Tools; Vintage Princess Tent Camper; Pedal Bike; Camping Items; Coleman Heater; Bldings & Misc: 45-ft. Mobile Trailer Ruff Cond (storage); 10x12-ft. Insulated Sheet Metal Blding; 8x14-ft. Insulated Blding; Meat Grinder; Metal Gun Cabinet; 2) Western Saddles; Show Bridles; Halters; gas 3-HP Water Pump; JD Cab; Hyd Dual Control; V Belt Measurer; Baler Twine; 200gal Fuel Tank & Stand; Welding Material; Scrap Iron; 12) Railway Ties; 35) Treated Fence Posts; Chain Link Wire; Home Repair Items; Plumbing; Elec Motors; Exhaust Fans; Tires; Camper Jacks; Tools: Power Metal Band Saw; Mig 105 Welder; Port Air Comp; Chain Saws; Dewalt Radial Arm Saw; 48-in. Wood Lathe; Air Tools; 1/2-ft. 3/8-in. Impact; Tin Nibbler; Power Tools; 1/2-in. Drill; Hammer Drill; Angle Grinder; Saws; Elec Paint Sprayer; Many Hand Tools; Tape & Die Set; Pipe Threader; Wrenches; Sockets; Tire Balancers; Pedestal Tire Changer; Jackal; Hyd Jacks; Vise; Workmate; Clamps; Shop Supply; Various Kits; Antiques: Hse Dump Rak; 30’s Ford Axle w/V8 Hup Cap; 4) Atlas Cabinets; Bow’s Tire Cabinet; Chilton Auto Books 70s & 80s; Tractor Manuals; Scythe; Hand Hay Sickle; Snow Shoes; 8) Bundles Cedar Shakes; 2) Wood Heater; Fireplace Bar/ Stereo; Trunk; Rolls Razor Sharpener; Carpentry Tools; Hand Planers; Saws; Blow Torche; Household: Maytag Washer; Propane Stove; Freezer Stainless Steel Line; New Range Counter Top; Medi Lift Recliner; Port Sewing Machine; Port Surger Sewing Machine; Wall Mt Grandfather Clock; Elec Fireplace Heater; Kitchen Items; Glassware; Appliances; Musical: Snare Drum; Fronteline Accordion. Stuart McSherry (204)4671858 or (204)886-7027 www.mcsherryauction.com MCSHERRY AUCTION SERVICE LTD HUGE Gun Auction Sat., Oct 20th 9:30am Stonewall. #12 Patterson Drive Approx 300 Guns; 22s; Shotguns; Rifles; Modern & Vintage; Military; Handguns Restricted & Prohibited; Over 20,000 RD of Ammo; Military; Collectibles; Compound Bows; Hunting Access; Gun Parts; Gun & Military Books; Duck Unlimited Prints; Mounts; Web for Growing List. 400+ Pics. Stuart McSherry (204)467-1858 or (204)886-7027 www.mcsherryauction.com REMEMBER the MEYERS AUCTION 10:00am Sun., Oct 21st, 2012 Moving Auction for Joyce Kirschman (Late Elmer) On Site at #29037 Hwy 1A. 5-mi East of Portage. Signs & flags will be posted. Case 780 Back Hoe; JD 2130 Tractor w/146 Loader & 3-PTH; MF MD Tractor; 1993 Elite Motor Home; 1967 Ford Fairlane; 1978 GMC Sierra 1500 Truck; Shop Built 28-ft. Motor Home; Honda ATC 200ES Trike; Freeway 8-ft. Truck Camper; Starcraft 16-ft. Boat w/Evinrude 70 Outboard Motor ; 1991 Skidoo; SINGLE AXLE TRAILERS; SHOP TOOLS; LARGE SELECTION OF ANTIQUE AUTO PARTS; APPLIANCES, FURNITURE & HOUSEHOLD; FISHING & HUNTING; LAWN & GARDEN: Husqvarna YTH2042 Garden Tractor; Pro Regent 48-in. Zero Turn Mower; Stiga Park Royal 48-in. Articulating Mower; Billy Goat Lawn Vac; 6 Sheds to be Moved. TWO RINGS SELLING FOR PART OF THE DAYBRING YOUR LAWN CHAIRS. Meyers Auctions & Appraisals, Arden, MB. Bradley Meyers Auctioneer (204)368-2333 or (204)476-6262 cell. This is a partial list only. Much, Much More! Detailed List & Pics at meyersauctions.com

Neepawa

Gladstone

Brandon

Carberry

Killarney

Pilot Mound Crystal City

Elm Creek

Sanford

Ste. Anne

Carman

Mariapolis

Lac du Bonnet

Beausejour

Winnipeg

Austin Treherne

Westman Boissevain

Stonewall Selkirk

Portage

Souris

Melita

Waskada

40 DEERE CRAWLER, NEW paint, pins, bushings, PTO, AR, nice condition overall; Fairbanks Model2, kero on steel skids w/firewood swing table mandiel; 1928 5pass ModelA sedan, older resto, very nice, good runner.Phone:(204)447-2240.

Langruth

Minnedosa

Rapid City

Reston

Interlake

Erickson

Hamiota

Virden

Arborg

Lundar Gimli

Shoal Lake

St. Pierre

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Morris Winkler Morden

Altona

AUCTION SALES Manitoba Auctions – Westman

UNRESERVED RETIREMENT DEALERSHIP LIQUIDATION

for TWEED FARM EQUIPMENT LTD. of MEDORA, MB. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 23 9:00 AM

FOR MORE INFO CONTACT OWNER: Tweed Farm Equipment @ 204-665-2260 Clark 204-522-5028 Rolly 204-747-4143

Riverton Eriksdale

McCreary

AUCTION SALES Manitoba Auctions – Westman

DIRECTIONS: Sale will be held at the Dealership in Medora, MB right on #3 Hwy (Medora is located on #3 Hwy between Deloraine and Melita, MB) ORDER OF SALE: 9:00 – 10:00 (Office Furniture & Office Equipment, Shelving) 10:00 – 2:00 (Parts, Bolts, Tires, Pallet Lots, Hand Tools, Shop Tools, Shop Equipment , Fuel tanks) 2:00 PM Internet Bidding Starts (Trucks, Trailers, Fork Lifts, Ford 9030, Harrows, Sprayer, Grain Cart) Then if any remaining parts or misc. we will go back and finish after equipment.

Swan River

Winnipegosis

1956 INTERNATIONAL S120 TRUCK, to be restored, $1500 OBO. Phone:(204)855-2212.

AUCTION SALES Manitoba Auctions – Westman

Steinbach

Red River

AUCTION SALES Manitoba Auctions – Interlake MCSHERRY AUCTION SERVICE LTD Estate Auction Garnet Woodcox Sat., Oct. 27th 10:00am Lundar, MB. 20-mi East on 419 or 8-mi West of Chatfield on 419. Auction Note: More Items than Listed. Everything Sells to the Highest Bidder! Contact: (204)664-5350. Tractors: MF 6270 MFWA Cab Shuttle w/Left Hand Rev 3PH 540/1000 PTO Dual Hyd Sold w/FEL w/Grapple 4,467-hrs, S#K018025; Case 2090 Power Shift Cab Add on 3PH 540/1000 Dual Hyd w/Leon 707 FEL; Case 930; Equip: Haybuster 2650 Bale Processor New Cond; New Idea 3639 Tandem Dual Beats Poly Floor; Manure Spreader New Cond; NH 116 14-ft. hyd Swing Mower Cond; MF 835 RD Baler Elec Tie Guide Wheels; NH 1033 Bale Wagon; HutchMaster 14-ft. Offset Disc; Champion 14 DSL Mower Cond NR; Vicon 6 Wheel Rake; 2) 26-ft. Hay Trailer 1) Deck; 3PH Post Pounder; 4 Wheel Farm Wagon; 3PH FEL Bale Forks; JD 12-ft. One Way; Vers 6-in. 28ft. Auger; Case 4B Plow; Livestock Equip: 93 WW B&Hitch 16-ft. Stock Trailer; 2) H Qual Maternity Pens; 20) New 30-ft. Self Standing Panels; Birch Creek Squeeze Chute w/Palp Cage; 7L Calf Squeeze; Self Locking Head Gate; Reyden 230 Bus Creep Self Feeders; Over 300) Metal Corral Panels 10-ft. to 16-ft. Some Walk Thru Gates; 12) Metal RD Bale Feeders; 6) Metal 10-ft. Bunk Feeders; Tire Water Tough; 2) Sheet Metal Calf Shelters; Poly Calf Hot Box; Farmking Stationary Rolling Mill; 3) Saddles Western & English; Vet Equip; Roti Equip; Dehorners; Seman Nitrogen Tank; 200 Straws Red Angus Semen; Yard, Rec & Vehicles: Husq 2348 R Mower 88-hrs; Crafts 17-HP R Mower; Polaris 250cc 2x4 Quad; HM Quad Trailer; Guns: 19.5-in., S#437-3360; 90 VW Jetta 4D; 74 Lincoln Town Car, showing 53,000 kept inside, 60 GMC 950 w/Box & Hoist; 75 GMC 2500 nr; Tools & Misc: Metal Band Saw; Drill Press; Port Air Comp 5-HP 20-gal; Booster/ Charger; Coleman 10-HP Generator; JD 300 Chain Saws; Power Tools; Air Tools; Many Hand Tools; JD 300 Chain Saw; 200gal Water Tank Trailer; 200-gal Poly Tank; 2) 300gal Fuel Tanks; 20) New Rows Barb Wire; Roll Game Wire; Many Treated Fence & Corral Posts; Elec Fences; Fencing Tools; Lumber 2-ft.x6-in.; 50) Sheets Plywood; Hyd Hose; OH Hydro; Construction Heater; Antiques: Wood Cook Stove; Torche Lamp; Chrome Ashtray Stand; Swag Lamp; Cream Cans; Copper Boiler; WashBoard; Cedar Shakes; 9) Local History Book; Household: 2) Deep Freeze; Stove; Fridge; Washer; Dryer; Some Furniture; Various Household Items. Stuart McSherry (204)4671858 or (204)886-7027 www.mcsherryauction.com

UNRESERVED BANKRUPTCY

AUCTION SALE OF A

REAL TUFF INDUSTRIES BALER

Stored at 55 Front St., Riverton, Manitoba Monday October 29th at 1:00 pm

(Viewing Monday at 11:00 am Only) Having received instructions we will sell the following Baler by Unreserved Auction: Real Tuff Industries 10x12x30 w/30-HP electric power unit w/1-auto controller*

TERMS: Cash, Visa, Mastercard or Debit paid in Full Same Day of Sale.

SUBJECT TO ADDITIONS & DELETIONS “Everything Sold As Is, Where Is” with no warranties implied or expressed.

KAYE’S AUCTIONS

(204) 668-0183 (WPG.) www.kayesauctions.com

TRACTORS: *1991 Ford 9030 Bidirectional Tractor, 102 HP FEL, engine end hitch & Loader end hitch, 3 PT, 16.9 x 28 Rubber, 6329 hrs (original hours), 540/1000 PTO, NOTES: this unit has been used only around the dealership since 1994.SPRAYERS: *1995 120’ Bourgault 850 Exterminator PT Sprayer w/hyd pump, mix n fill tank, 833 gal Poly Tank, auto fold, disk markers *Hardi 24’ 3 PT Sprayer w/ 132 gal Poly Tank, PTO Pump, Hand Sprayer Wand SEED & TILLAGE EQUIPMENT: *2009 90’ Bourgault 6000 Mid Harrow w/ big rubber *2005 90’ Bourgault 6000 Mid Harrow GRAIN CARTS: *2009 Bourgault 1200 Grain Cart w/ roll tarp, 1000 PTO drive, 18” Unload Auger, Approx 1200 bushel, Note: this unit is like new. It was only used for part of one season.TRUCKS: *2006 Ford 550XL Service Truck w/165” wheel base, Crane reinforced body w/out riggers, 6000 lb auto crane, Miller Bobcat 225 AC/DC welder w/10,000 watt generator w/35.7 hrs, Champion air compressor w/ hose & reel, 8 HP B & S engine, 6L Diesel, GVWR 19000 lb (8618 kg), 224/70R - 19.5 tires, 6.0 x 19.5 Steel whls, Beacons, duals, Work Lights, Rear Hitch Socket, A/C, Auto Trans, 140,205 mi. (approx 225,600 kms) SAFETIED *2004 IHC 9200i Eagle w/13 Spd, CAT - C12 - 431 HP engine, 72” Hi Rise Sleeper, Air Ride Suspension, 11R 22.5, Headache Rack, Wet Kit, Beacons, Rear Hitch, Wide Load Sign Front Mounted, A/C, Cruise, Tilt, 12000 Front, 40000 Rear, 615,827 kms showing, SAFETIED, Purchased 8/5/05 w/ 489,500 kms showing *2002 Ford F750 w/5.9L Cummins Diesel, 6 Spd Transmission, Electric/Air Drivers Seat, Bucket Seats, Rear Hitch, Wet Kit, Rear Weight Kit 8’ x 16’ Steel Deck, hide away 5th wheel ball, Side Mount Storage box, Headache Rack, Beacons, Wide Load Sign - Front Bumper Mount, A/C, Cruise, Tilt wheel, 10R 22.5 Rubber, Duals, GVWR 30,000 lbs,(13607 kg), 92907 kms, Bought New, SAFETIED *1996 Ford F450 Super Duty w/7.3L Power Stroke, 5 Spd Transmission, 8’ x 12’ Aluminum Deck, hide away 5th wheel ball, 3 Storage Compartments w/ Tool box, Wet Kit, LT235/85R16, Duals, Rear Hitch, Beacons, Rear Work Lights, A/C, Cruise, tilt, GVWR 15000lb., 6803 kg, 294300 kms showing, Bought NEW, SAFETIED TRAILERS: *2012 Lode King Tri Axle Step Deck Trailer, 53’ x 102” Aluminum w/ Fir Deck, LED Lighting, Strobe Lights on Rear, Aluminum Pull Out Wide Load Lights, Rear Impact Bumpers, Tie Down winches w/ Jay Hooks, chain Pull Outs, 2 - 48” x 18” x 24” tool boxes, Mounted Air Gauge, 8.25 x 22.5 Aluminum Wheels, 255/70R 22.5 Michelin, Mud flaps, Stone Guard Mounted Under Deck, Approx. 5000 kms on the unit (Like new), Bought NEW, SAFETIED, s/n2LDSD5334CG052849 *1998 Norberts 16” T/A Flat Deck Trailer, ST225/75R15, Bought NEW FORK LIFTS: *2004 Sellick SD80 Fork Lift ,4 WD, 8000 lb Lift Capacity, Side Shift, Fork Positioning, 72” forks, 7785 Hrs, Cab, 169” Lift Height (2 Stage) *1994 Hyster H190XL Fork Lift s/n E007D01931R, 19000 lb cap, cab, 2 stage mast, A/C, 48” Forks (Manual adjustable forks 183” lift height (2 stage), 2800 hrs showing, Air Brakes *1989 Hyster H190XL fork Lift,19000lb Cap, 2 Stage Mast, 48” Forks, Cab, A/C, Air Brakes, Hyd Individual Fork positioning 5278 hrs showing, 183” Lift Height (2 stage) *Fork Lift Forks *Forklift Mount- Equipment Moving hitch OFFICE FURNITURE, EQUIPMENT & ISLAND SHELVING: *Reception Desk (U shape) Approx. 13’ x 9’ with key board tray, Single pedestal work area, 4 draw file cabinet, 7 door storage lower level & 6 door upper storage *Office chair *Dell Vostro 220 Computer Tower w/ Windows 7 Pro *Lg Flat Screen Monitor *APC Battery Back-Up *HP Photo Smart 7660 Printer *Texas Instrument Printing calculator *Panasonic KX-DT343 Receptionist Phone, with 9 Panasonic KX-T7667 office phones, KX-TVM50 Voice Processing System, KX-TDA30 Voicemail. System includes automated answering, voice mail for each phone. 2 years old-purchased from MTS. OFFICE #1 *Double Pedestal Metal Desk *Leather Executive Chair *3 piece wall shelf *Small floor shelf OFFICE #2 *Dbl Pedestal Wooden Desk w/ credenza *Office chair *(2) Customer Chairs *Dell Vostro 420 Computer Tower w/ Vista *Accu Flat Screen *APC Battery Back-Up OFFICE #3 *Office Chair *2 double wall shelves *small wood desk *Coffee Area *Stacking Chairs *Goldstar Microwave *(2) Water Cooler *Single Drawer Coffee Stand *Coffee Maker *Proctor-Silex Toaster Oven OFFICE #4: *Dbl Pedestal Metal Desk *Office Chair *Dell Pentium 4 Computer Tower (XP) *2 Draw file cabinet *Dell Flat Screen Monitor *APC Battery Back-up PARTS COUNTER AREA: *Dell Vostro 17 computer Tower w/ Windows 7 *Accu Flat Screen Monitor *APC Battery Back-Up *(2) Dell Pentium4 Tower Computer w/ Window XP Pro *(2) APC Battery Back-Up *APC Battery Back-Up *Lexmark P3150 Scanner/Copier/Printer *HP OfficeJet 4315 All-in-one Printer/Fax/Scanner/Copier *HP DeskJet 9800 Printer *HP 1040 Fax Machine *Smith Corono PWP1400 Electric Word Processor *Compaq Presario 1235 w/Windows 98 Laptop *Dell Inspiron 2500 w/Windows XP Laptop *Dell Inspiron 6400 w/Windows XP Laptop *Dynex 26” Flat Screen Television *Misc Keyboards, etc. OFFICE #5: *Dbl Pedestal Wooden Desk *HP Deskjet 932C Printer *Dell Pentium 4 w/Windows XP *Samsung Flat Screen Monitor *(2) Customer Chairs *3 Draw file cabinet *Photocopier/Printer/Fax - Kyocera KM-3035 B/W Copier, Scanner, fax - 2 paper sizes 8.5 x 11 & 8.5 x 14 *Selection of Dbl Sided Island shelving w/ pegboard back & ends *Simplex Bravo Digital Time Card System SHOP EQUIPMENT & SHOP TOOLS: *Karcher Professional Series Hot Water Washer, (Bought New Jan 2012), 285 degree Max Temp, 220/240 Volt, 1 HP *DeVilbiss VAP5050 2 cyl Shop Compressor w/ 5HP motor *6 Station Oil Dispensing Stand w/6 Barrels, filling pump, drain tray w/catch basin *Gates PC707 Digital Hose Crimper w/Dies *Curtis Toledo Hydraulic Hose Cutter *Roller Chain Cutter/breaker *HD Work Bench w/vise on holders for hyd hose and chain rolls *Idealarc 250 ARC Welder *ESAB Migmaster 250 Mig Welder *FMC 7600 DP Tire Changer *Hand Drum Mover *Clamp Kits *Work order file holder *4 bolt Bins Loaded *Selection of Heavy Duty Pallet Rack Shelving *Selection of Shop Ramps & Racks *Portable Shop Benches *HD Transmission Jack *Engine Splitter Stands *Shop Stands *Bank of 6 Lockers *Several Shop Shelving Units *AC Delco Metal Parts Cabinets *Ladders & Stools *Shop Creepers *Microfishe 995 w/slides *Selection of plastic parts bins *Battery Tester *Battery charger/Boosters *Selection of Rubber air Hose *Air Hose Reels *Oil Filler Hose Reels *Jacks *Booster Cables *Shop Vac *Snow Shovels *Shop Bars *Large Selection of 3/8 Grade 70 Transport Chains *Selection of Load Binders *Lift Slings *Come-a-long *Chain Hoists *Shop Crane *Shop Press (20 ton) w/ dies *Rockwell Drill Press, 8 speed *Hitachi Chop Saw *Selection of HD Vises *Snap-On combination Puller set *Magnetic Lights *Snap-On Trouble Lights on retractable reels *HD Truck Ramps *Wheel chocks *Snap-On Mechanics Stools *Cable Cutter *Pressure Test Kits (Hyd, sprayer, fuel, etc) *Selection of Socket Sets *Selection of flat wrenches & hand tools *Selection of Air tools & Impacts *Angle grinders, drills, saws, etc *Selection of Torque Wrenches up to 600lbs, 3/4 drive *Bushing reamer kits *Cooling system Test Kits *Mac Puller Sets *Selection of Specialized Tools for Dealer shops *Tap & Die Sets *Dial Indicators, micrometer sets *Cummins Injector Test Kit *Selection of Pullers *U Joint service kits *King Pin Removal Tools *Blue Point Air conditioning Kit (Leak detection) *Ball joint kit *Selection of Cordless Tools (Makita & Dewalt) *Video Stik Inspection Scope *Multi Meters *Valve Seat Cutters *Lincoln 12 Volt Grease Gun *Hoppy Headlight Aimer *Soldering Gun *Welding Rods & Brazing Rods *Drill bits, Reamers, Hammers *Snap-On Bushing Driver Kit *Mac Tools Power Steering Kit *Blue Point Digital Tachometer *Air Greaser *3 Compartment Oil Tank w/ air pump system *Sockets (Impact, Axle Hub, etc) *36” Clipper Roll Belt Lacing Machine *Portable Air Tank *Air/Hyd 20 Ton Bottlejacks *10 Ton, 6 Ton & 3 Ton Shop Stands etc *4 Ton Trans Jack *1/2 Ton Telescopic Transmission Jack *Snap-On 1 ton Trans Jack *HeinWernes 5 Ton Air/Hyd Bumper Jack *Snap-on 10 ton Floor Jack *(2) Bench Grinders on Stands *Semi Dual Wheel dolly *(2) Parts Washers *(2) Metal Cutting Band Saws (1 has coolant) *Torch Cart *10 ton Hyd. Port-a-power kit w/tooling *Oxy/Acct Torch Set *Transfer Tanker Oil Change Pan w/pump *Oil change Tub *Gear Oil dispenser *Selection of Truck Hitches *Large Selection of NEW (Bolts, nuts, washers, u-bolts, lights, log bolts) *Metal banding tool kit w/banding and clips *Kubota 3000 watt Generator *Trailer lights and air test station *Coleman Portable Twin Tank Air Compressor w/5HP Honda *Trailer lights and air test station220 extension cord *Trailer lights and air test stationPF5A air cond recovery Unit (R134) *Trailer lights and air test stationAir Conditioning Pumps & meters *Trailer lights and air test stationHyd Flow Meter & Pressure Tester *Trailer lights and air test stationTop & bottom Tool Chest TRUCK ACCESSORIES: *Pilot Vehicle wide load signs *Hitches *Truck Tool boxes *Selection of Ratchet Straps *5000 lbs Counter Weights BOURGAULT AIR SEEDER PARTS: *Tubes *Manifolds *Markers *Midrow Bander parts *Hitches *Cylinders *Shank Assemblies *Knock on knife holders *Extension Stubs *(4) Sections of P20 Coil Packers *(7) Sections of 3 1/2” Steel Packers for air drills PARTS: *NEW Melroe Pick-up Roller 12’ *PTO Shafts *Tires & Rims (New & Used) *Chem Mix Tanks CONDITIONS: Everything removed from Building by 5:00 PM Friday, October 26th, 2012 AUCTIONEERS NOTES: After 69 years of serving the farm community Tweed Farm Equipment is closing. They wish to sell by Unreserved Auction all of the assets of the Dealership. Tweed’s has been very well known for their customer service and their reputation in the Ag Industry is second to none. Everything has been very well cared for and is in excellent condition. Don’t miss this Sale.

ANNUAL END OF SEASON FALL CONSIGNMENT SALE FRASER AUCTION BARN, BRANDON, MB. SATURDAY OCTOBER 20 9:00am

TRACTORS: *1972 4320 JD Tractor w/ Cab, new starter, battery and front tiree, VG condition, Overhauled 2000 hrs ago, use no oil, *JD 2010 DSL 2 WD Tractor w/ JD36A Loader, Single Hyd, 540 PTO HARVEST EQUIPMENT: *TX66 NH combine, s/n 8225074, 2442 Sep Hrs showing, 3270 Eng Hrs showing *25’ 725 PT Case Swather HAYING: *NH 499 Haybine SEED & TILLAGE: *1991 Summers Flex-Wing 70’ Harrow Bar, bought new from Miller (Shoal Lake) *60’ 1810 Deep Tiller Summer Harrows, 3 Bar GPS SYSTEM:*GPS System Mid Tech LOADERS & ATTACHMENT: *Allied 760 FEL Bucket & Brackets (130 OR 140 hp) *8’ Tractor Mount Blade (Adjustable Angle) w/ Hyd Cylinder *Degelman Rock Rooter SEMI TRUCKS & TRUCKS: *1999 Freightliner Classic *1974 Ford 1 Ton Grain Truck (As Is) 390 Eng, 4spd, 7’ x 11’ wood box w/roll tarp, VEHICLE: *1999 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Ext Cab, red, NEW Tires, New Rear End, 319804 kms showing, SAFETIED *1999 F250 Truck, 7.3 Diesel, Ext Cab, Green, 4 WH Drive,4 new plugs, bumper hitch TRAILERS: *2011 NEW 30’ Dressen Gooseneck Flat Deck Trailer, 2 - 10,000 Tandem Suals, Center Pop-up, Flip over ramps *1992 Douper 42’ Tri-Axle Grain Trailer, 3 hopper, NEW tarp *18’ T/A Flat Deck Car Hauler Trailer w/fold down ramps, hide-away ramps, mounted tool box, 12 volt winch INDUSTRIAL: *Mobile Lift - Fork Lift, 12” High, s/n7031 *Case 585C Forklift, Brakes not working, 4309 hrs showing 3 PT EQUIPMENT: *6’ Howse Roto Tiller, s/n0521120237, NEW *4’ Howse Roto Tiller, s/n0312120771, NEW *5’ Howse Finishing Mower, NEW LAWN & GARDEN, & LEISURE: *Kubota GF1800 dsl Front Deck Mower, 275 hrs showing *Columbia Gas Golf Cart *Flat Bottom John Boat, Poly SHOP TOOLS: *(10) NEW Magnum Gold Easy Kleen, 4000 PSI 12V Hot Water Pressure Washer C/W 15 HP Gas, totally Self Contained *Large Selection of Farm Shop hand tools – wrenches, pliers, sockets, chisels, punches, etc *Large Selection of Air Tools & Electric Tools – Drills, Grinders, Impacts, etc. AUTOMOTIVE PARTS: *(6) Chevy Value Covers *Chevy Racing Oil Pan *Chevy Big Block Header MANUALS: *Assorted Manuals (97) GRAIN HANDLING: *Ultima 4000 Deluxe Conveyair Grain Handling System, 1986, s/n4000 700 *DMC Model 40 Grain Cleaner, s/n40-80 208 *Grain Dryer CATTLE HANDLING EQUIPMENT: *(15) Corral Panels *(2) Head Gates *Portable Loading chute LIVESTOCK EQUIPMENT: *Haybuster H1000 Big Bite, newer conveyer belt, new v Belt, 2 - 3 good size hammers, 2 screens *NDE New Direction Equipment Cutter-Mixer Wagon, Model 402, Electric Scale, very good working order, *Highline Bale Pro, 6600, 1000 PTO FARM WAGON: *8’ X 10’ HD s/a Farm Wagon w/ Pintle Hitch Not responsible for errors in description. Subject to additions and or deletions. Property owners and Fraser Auction Service not responsible for any accidents. GST & PST where applicable. TERMS: Cash or cheque. NOTE: cheques of $50,000 or more must be accompanied by bank letter of credit.

UNRESERVED WELDING SHOP CLOSE-OUT for LAWRIE WELDING & REPAIR ONANOLE, MB. SATURDAY OCTOBER 27 10:00am

FOR MORE INFO CONTACT OWNER: Al Lawrie @ 204-210-0431 THIS SALE FEATURES WELDING SHOP AND METAL WORKING TOOLS: *(2) metal lathes *metal workers *shop equipment *shop tools *hand tools *shop manuals *repair manuals *huge selection of new parts *plus large assortment of other miscellaneous goods. *check website for more info and complete list Not responsible for errors in description. Subject to additions and or deletions. Property owners and Fraser Auction Service not responsible for any accidents. GST & PST where applicable. TERMS: Cash or cheque. NOTE: cheques of $50,000 or more must be accompanied by bank letter of credit.

FRASER AUCTION SERVICE LTD. BRANDON, MANITOBA

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

PHONE: (204) 727-2001 FAX: (204) 729-9912

www.fraserauction.com EMAIL: office@fraserauction.com Auctioneer: Scott Campbell

The Manitoba Co-operator | October 18, 2012

AUCTION SALES Saskatchewan Auctions

UNRESERVED fARM AUCTIoN

AUCTION SALES Saskatchewan Auctions

The Estate of David Verigin

Veregin, SK • thursday, oct. 25, 2012 • 10 am

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES SELLING NEVIN SEEDS, a well established bird seed company, included in sale are all bagging & packaging equip, bins, etc. as well as business contacts. Reason for selling: semi-retiring. Phone:(204)763-4470 or (204)761-3931.

BUSINESS SERVICES BUSINESS SERVICES Crop Consulting

FARM CHEMICAL SEED COMPLAINTS

2– 2006 John Deere 9860sts

1 of 2– 2008 John Deere 4895 30 ft

AUCTIoN LoCATIoN:

From VEREGIN, SK, go 3.2 km (2 miles) North, then 2.4 km (1.5 miles) West.

A PARTIAL EQUIPMENT LIST INCLUDES:

2003 John Deere 9520 4WD • 1988 John Deere 8650 4WD • 2011 John Deere 6430 MFWD • 1975 John Deere 4630 2WD • 2- 2006 John Deere 9860STS • 2008 John Deere 930D 30 Ft Draper Header • 1996 John Deere 930 30 Ft Rigid Header • 1982 Western Star 4864 T/A Grain Truck • 2- 2008 John Deere 4895 30 Ft Swather • 1994 Prairie Star 4600 25 Ft Swather • 2009 Trailtech 20 Ft T/A Trailer • 2003 Bourgault 8810 60 Ft Air Drill • 2002 Bourgault 5350 Tow-Behind Air Tank • 2004 John Deere 1820 52 Ft Air Drill • 2009 Kello-Bilt 225DOW 29 Ft Tandem Disc • Melroe 923 8 Bottom • Melroe 903 8 Bottom Plow • Flexi-Coil 95 50 Ft Harrow Packer • 1998 John Deere 566 Round Baler...AND MUCH MORE!

for up-to-date equipment listings, please check our website: Murray Verigin: 306.590.7007 foR MoRE INfoRMATIoN: tim Verigin: 306.542.8280 (c)

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LARGE CLEAN FARM EQUIPMENT RETIREMENT AUCTION Thursday, October 25, 2012 – 10:00 am Directions:From Hannah, ND. *1 ¾ w. *From Calvin, ND *8 n., 9 ¼ e. *From Crystal City MB, approx 11 so., 9 ¼ e *signs posted Owners: Larry & Linda Treleaven 701-370-8994 or 701-283-5229 Auctioneers Note: Meticulously maintained equipment, see website TRACTORS AND PAYLOADER *9682 NH 4wd, 6132 hrs *JD 8650 4wd, 6225 hrs *900 Versatile 4wd, 6677 hrs *JD 8450 4wd, pto, 9820 hrs *JD 4450 MFD, p.s., 6995 hrs *JD 4240, p.s., 4692 hrs *JD 4020, 3 pt., p.s. *JD 5303 utility w/ loader 878 hrs. *IHC 1206, 3 pt, 8107 hrs *Hough H65 Payloader, 3961 hrs SEMI, TRUCKS, AND GRAIN CARTS *2002 Peterbuilt * 42’ Timpte *1979 & 1977 Chevy tandems *Frontier 750 grain cart *J & M 525 grain cart *(2) 450 gravity wagons *260 gravity wagon *125 gravity wagon COMBINES, SWATHERS, HEADERS, AND HEADER TRAILERS *1996 JD 9600 combine, rwd, 2559 hrs *(2) JD 8820 combines, highly maintained *25’MacDon 9350 diesel swather, 890 hrs *(2) 25’ p.t. swathers *JD 914 pickup head *JD 925 flex *(2) JD 25’ heads *JD 853 all crop *JD 22’ head *JD 912 head *(4) 30’ header trailers TILLAGE AND SCRAPERS *2008 60’ WilRich cult. *JD 512 7 shank 17.5’ ripper disk *JD 43’ 2410 chisel *70’ Super Harrow *32’ Krause disk, cushion *45’ Flexicoil heavy d. cult. *39’ WilRich chisel *45’ coil packer *42’ Flexicoil weeder packer *Buhler 3 pt. 8’ disk *Cat 10-12 yard scraper *3-4 yd. scraper *Other older tillage PLANTING AND ROW CROP EQUIPMENT *45’ Case IH air seeder *(4) JD model 71 planters *30’ rotary hoe GRAIN VACS AND SPRAYING EQUIPMENT *66’ Hardi HC 950 high wheel sprayer *1500 tank, trailer, pump, etc *Handlair 560 vac *Nuero vac VEHICLES AND PICKUPS *(2) 1992 Buicks *1987 VW Golf car, 34,000 *1992 Olds car *1977 Chevy ¾ pu w/ new 454 *1976 Chevy 4x4 pickup GRAIN DRYER, HOPPER BINS, AND AUGERS *Farm Fans 350 A B auto batch dryer *3 big hopper bins *Many exc. augers VINTAGE *1947 IHC H *IHC M *1941 JD H *JD A *1960 Chevy p.u. *1954 Chevy w/ hoist *1946 Chevy w/ hoist *1946 Chevy ¾ ton pickup w/ hoist BACKHOE, AND MISC FARM EQUIPMENT *Kelly 3 pt Backhoe *(2) 1000 propane NH3 tanks *Hay Buster rock rake *Woods 3 pt mower *McKee 3 pt blower *(2) Otto rock pickers *3 pt Rock Nabber *7’ 3 pt PTO tiller *10’ canola roller *3 pt Ag Krane *Much more *ALSO SELLING 13 GUNS, LAWN GARDEN AND YARD EQUIPMENT *MANY BRAND NEW TIRES, TOOLS, AND MISC.

Visit our web site at www.midwestauctions.com/dakota OR www.globalauctionguide.com OR call Auction Company for a sale bill.

CASE 450 CRAWLER DOZER, 3-way blade, $10,000. Phone:(204)344-5016 or (204)669-1561.

FARM MACHINERY Grain Augers 9-IN. WHEATHEART HYD DRIVE transfer auger w/flow control poly tube, new, never been used, $1,100. Phone (204)476-2445, Neepawa.

FARM MACHINERY Grain Bins BIG BINS & FLOORS at old prices, 20,000-56,000bu. bins holding prices until spring. NEW MOISTURE CABLES! Call Wall Grain for details (204)269-7616 or (306)244-1144 or (403)393-2662.

AUTO & TRANSPORT Trucks 1979 GMC C7000, ALMOST new 16-ft box & hoist, good roll tarp, new rad, starter & clutch, very little rust, stored inside, willing to safety, asking $10,000 OBO; 1975 Chev C6000, 31,000 original miles, good steel 14-ft box & hoist, good roll tarp, very little rust, stored inside, will safety, asking $8000 OBO. Phone:(204)825-2799 or cell (204)825-8340, Pilot Mound.

AUTO & TRANSPORT Vehicles Various OVER 200 VEHICLES LOTS OF DIESELS www.thoens.com Chrysler Dodge (800)667-4414 Wynyard, Sk.

BUILDING & RENOVATIONS BUILDING & RENOVATIONS Lumber WINDBOARD: 1X6X8 Phone (204)263-2630.

1X6X10

1X4X8

1x4x10.

B-Gr. coloured......................70¢/ft.2

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

Ask about our blowout colours...65¢/ft.2 Also in stock low rib white 29 ga. ideal for archrib buildings BEAT THE PRICE INCREASES CALL NOW

FOUILLARD STEEL SUPPLIES LTD. ST. LAZARE, MB. 1-800-510-3303

BUILDINGS AFAB INDUSTRIES IS YOUR SUPERIOR post frame building company. For estimates and information call 1-888-816-AFAB(2322). Website: www.postframebuilding.com CONCRETE FLATWORK: Specializing in place & finish of concrete floors. Can accommodate any floor design. References available. Alexander, MB. 204-752-2069.

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BUILDINGS

2005 CASE IH 8010 combine, 4-WD, front tire size is 1250-45-32, means they are 45-in wide, rear tires 28L-26, means 28-in wide. Apparently will go as far as a track machine. 4-Spd, hyd trans, straw chopper & spreaders, pro-600 monitor, bin extensions w/2052-30-ft dripper header, $165,000. Phone:(204)871-0925. 2008 CASE-IH 2588 combine w/2015 PU, 476 sep hrs, 594 engine hrs, Pro 600 monitor, y/m, rice tires, hopper topper, shedded, heavy soil machine, $180,000 open to offers. (204)735-2886, (204)981-5366.

NH TX36: ‘92, 2,800 engine hours, ‘93, 3,200 engine hours, both shedded, w/SwathMaster pickup & chaff spreaders. Phone:(204)767-2327.

Two 19’ Bins - 4700 bushels per bin Four 21’ Bins - 5900 bushels per bin (with .094 aeration floors).

FARM MACHINERY Combine – John Deere 2000 JD 9650W 150-HRS since Performax service at which time new Sunny Brook rasp bars, concave, clean grain chain, sprockets & bearings & Redekop MAV chopper rotor were install, complete invoice $20,000, 2,300 sep hrs, 914 PU, chaff spreader, hopper topper, auto height sensing, recent new feeder chain, batteries, HID lights $102,500; 2003 930F header, PU reel, new knife & guards w/Crary Air System, excellent for beans or down crops, 50 series hook up w/header trailer, $22,500; Firestone 24.5x32 rice tires on 9000 series rims, excellent condition, $3,000. (204)347-5244 leave msg. 2 JD 224 STRAIGHT cut headers, $1,100 each $2,000 for both. Phone (204)476-2445, Neepawa.

FARM MACHINERY Combine – Massey Ferguson 860 MF COMBINE 1983 Silver Cab, shedded, $5,500 OBO. Phone (204)966-3857.

BUILDING & RENOVATIONS Roofing

75 truckloads 29 gauge full hard 100,000PSI high tensile roofing & siding. 16 colours to choose from.

FARM MACHINERY Combine – Case/IH

SUKUP GRAIN BINS Heavy Duty, hopper or flat bottom, setup available. Early order discount pricing now in effect. Call for more info (204)998-9915

Located in the Oakville area come and get ‘em! Contact Dave, Blaine or Ron at Wall Grain at 204-269-7616 for more information.

FOR SALE: 510 DIESEL. Runs well, but needs a bearing or two; some 750 parts, no engine; 2 tires on 8-bolt rims, fits 7720 etc. Firestone special Sure Grip 20.8x38 10p.r. Phone:(204)746-8428 or (204)746-0126.

BUILT RIGHT. ON TIME.

$36,000 OBO

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

Tractors Combines Swathers

FYFE PARTS

1-800-667-9871 • Regina 1-800-667-3095 • Saskatoon 1-800-387-2768 • Winnipeg 1-800-222-6594 • Edmonton “For All Your Farm Parts”

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

WATROUS SALVAGE WaTRoUs, sK. Fax: 306-946-2444

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

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

NEW MC DRYERS IN STOCK w/canola screens 300-2,000 BPH units. Why buy used, when you get new fuel efficient & better quality & control w/MC. Call Wall Grain for details (204)269-7616 or (306)244-1144 or (403)393-2662.

GREAT FOR CORN!

NEW WOBBLE BOXES for Macdon, JD, NH, IH, headers. Made in Europe, factory quality. Get it direct from Western Canda’s sole distributor starting at $995. 1-800-667-4515 www.combineworld.com

STEINBACH, MB. Ph. 326-2443

NEW SUKUP GRAIN DRYERS w/canola screens, 1 or 3PH, LP or NG. Efficient & easy to operate. Early Order discount pricing now in effect. (204)998-9915

Includes 8 x 3700 bushel bins with canola floors and unload augers with u-trough auger on top of bins. Contact Dave, Blaine or Ron at Wall Grain at 204-269-7616 for more information.

FARM MACHINERY Parts & Accessories

FARM MACHINERY Combine – Various

FARM MACHINERY Grain Dryers

24’ Continuous Flow NECO Grain Dryer with 25 HP fan and gen set (needs some work).

FLEX PLATFORMS IN STOCK. All makes, models, sizes. Have over 30 in stock at most times. 2 1998 JD 925 Rigid Platforms w/PU Reels, $9,900; 1998 JD 930 Flex Platform w/Crary Air Reel, Reconditioned, $14,900; 1995 CIH 1020, 30-ft. Flex Platform w/Crary Air Reel, $12,900; 2005 CIH 2020 Flex Platform 30-ft., $21,900; 94 JD 925 good poly, PU teeth, new sickle $5,950; 97 JD 930 new poly, PU fingers, sickle $11,900; 98 JD 930 new poly, sickle, PU fingers, full finger auger $13,500; 97 JD 930 good poly, PU teeth, auger, air reel $13,900; 01 JD 930 new poly, PU teeth, sickle, full finger auger $16,900; 03 930 good poly, PU teeth, new sickle, full finger auger $15,900; 07 JD 630 like new, reduced to $22,900; 06 JD 635 AWS air bar, real nice head $24,900; 96-’04 CIH 1020 25-30 ft. models in stock w/ or w/o air reel; 07 CIH 2020 35-ft., good teeth, auger, poly, ready to go $22,900; 09 CIH 2020 35-ft. like new, paint still on auger $24,900. We deliver anywhere in Western Canada, right to your farm. Call Gary at (204)326-7000 or www.reimerfarmequipment.com

Combines

FARM MACHINERY Combine – Ford/New Holland

ONLY $1500 A PIECE!

FARM MACHINERY Combine – Accessories

400 VERS SWATHER 18-FT. good running order, shedded, $1,500 OBO. Phone (204)966-3857.

CUSTOM BIN MOVING Book now! Fert Tanks. Hopper Bins/flat. Buy/Sell. Call Tim (204)362-7103 or E-mail Requests binmovers@hotmail.com

PRICE TO CLEAR!!

REMANUFACTURED DSL ENGINES: GM 6.5L $4,750 installed; Ford/IH 7.3L $4950 installed; GM Duramax/Ford 6.0L, $8,500 installed; new 6.5L engines $6500; 24V 5.9L Cummins, $7,500 installed; other new/used & reman. engines available. Thickett Engine Rebuilding, 204-532-2187, Binscarth. 8:00am-5:30pm Mon.-Fri.

FARM MACHINERY Haying & Harvesting – Baling

FARM MACHINERY Haying & Harvesting – Swathers

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Combine ACCessories FARM MACHINERY Combine – Accessories 1998 JD 930F FLEX-HEAD, hyd 4 & aft, poly skids, JD conversion to single point hook up for 60 series or newer combines, VGC, trailer avail. $14,900. Phone (204)736-4270, Domain. 1998 JD 930 FLEX head, very nice, $11,000 OBO; 1993 JD 930 Flex, very good working cond. $6500 OBO. Both headers are ready for work. (204)373-2502, lv msg. Emerson. Combine Corn Heads in Stock. 1998 JD 893 Poly Points, 8 Row, 30-in., Immaculate, Field Ready, $18,900; 1997 JD 893 Poly Points, 8 Row, 30-in., Sharp Head, Field Ready, $17,900; CIH 1083 8 Row, 30-in., Field Ready, $12,900; JD 843 8 Row, 30-in., Gone Through The Shop, Field Ready, $12,900. Other Makes Available. Call Gary at (204)326-7000 or www.reimerfarmequipment.com

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FARM MACHINERY Snowblowers, Plows ALLIED SNOWBLOWER 7-FT. WIDE 3-PTH, 540 PTO, hyd swing spout, good shape, $1,250 OBO. Phone (204)669-9626.

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Tillage & Seeding FARM MACHINERY Tillage & Seeding – Tillage 38-FT. IH VIBRA SHANK, 3 bar harrows, $1,800; Phone: (204)529-2046 or (204)529-2091, Cartwright, MB. 47-FT CIH VIBRACHISEL CULTIVATOR, model 4700 w/3-row harrows, $5000. Phone:(204)729-6803. CCIL MODEL 204, 28-FT. deep tiller, tandem axles, mounted harrows, $4,500; Morris Model TD-81, 14-ft. tandem disc w/updated 5/16x24 new front discs & bearings, $8,500; JD Model 215 tandem discer, Duracushion, 16-ft., 22-in. blades, $8,500. www.waltersequipment.com (204)525-4521, Minitonas, MB.

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FARM MACHINERY Tractors – Steiger 1986 PANTHER 1000, CUMMINS 855, set 360-hp, 12-spd PS, auto-steer, 900/50R42 hub duals, 70%, clean tractor. $40,000 OBO. Phone:(204)373-2502.

FARM MACHINERY Tractors – John Deere 1979 JD 4440, W/148 FEL w/joystick, $19,500. www.waltersequipment.com (204)525-4521, Minitonas, MB. FOR SALE: 7810 MFWD, PQ, LHR, 3-pt, new tires; 2, 7710 MFWD, PQ, LHR, 3-pt, new tires; 2, 4650 MFWD, 15-SPD, 3-pt, fact duals; 2, 4455 MFWD, 15-SPD, 3-pt; 2, 4450 MFWD, 15-SPD, 3 pt; 4250 MFWD, 15-SPD, 3-pt; 4055 MFWD, 15-SPD, 3-pt; 2555 MFWD, 3-pt w/245 FEL. All tractors can be sold w/new or used loaders. MITCH’S TRACTOR SALES LTD (Formerly known as Ben Peters JD Tractors, same owner, new location) Box 418 St. Claude, MB R0G 1Z0 Phone: (204)750-2459 FOR SALE: JD 4960 MFWD tractor, 14.9 x 46 tires, hub duals, weights, 9,380-hrs. Nice, clean tractor. Hamilton, North Dakota. Phone: (701)265-2221. JD 5410 FWA W/541 loader, joystick, O/S, 5,800-hrs, new front tires, sync shuttle, 2 remotes, $19,500. Phone (204)856-1141, Portage La Prairie. JD 7320 MFWD, Power Quad, 3-pt., 741 Loader, 7ft. bucket, grapple, 6,500-hrs $69,900; JD 8560 18.4x38 duals, 7,500-hrs, $37,900; 08 JD 5225 w/542 loader, MFWD, 3-PTH, CAH, Radio, Joystick, 200-hrs, like new, $47,900. JD 2140 2WD, 3-pt., 245 Loader, 7-ft. bucket, 7,500-hrs $16,900; Call Gary at (204)326-7000 or www.reimerfarmequipment.com

FARM MACHINERY Tractors – 2 Wheel Drive JD 4320 115-HP, dual hyds, 540/1000 PTO, crank bearings done, clutch also done, runs nice, good appearance, quit farming. Don’t miss this one! $7,500. (204)365-0368 STEVE’S TRACTOR REBUILDER specializing in JD tractors in need of repair or burnt, or will buy for parts. JD parts available. Phone: 204-466-2927 or cell: 204-871-5170, Austin.

FARM MACHINERY Tractors – Various 1985 CASE 4490 4WD, 175-hp, 5,245-hrs, 20.8 x 34 duals, 4hyd w/return line, 1000 PTO, PTH, A/C, $16,000; 1979 IHC 1586, 160-hp, 5,974-hrs, 20.8 x 38 duals, 3SCV, 1000 PTO, front weights, A/C, $14,000. Phone:(204)744-2521. St. Leon, MB. 2007 KUBOTA M108S TRACTOR with a M41 Kubota loader. Has only 770-hrs & is in new condition. Phone (204)386-2143. NEW TRACTOR PARTS and engine rebuild kits, specializing in hard to find parts for older tractors, tractor seats, service and owners manuals, decals and much more, our 38th year! 1 800-481-1353, www.diamondfarmtractorparts.com

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LIVESTOCK Cattle – Black Angus OSSAWA ANGUS AT MARQUETTE, MB has for sale 1-5yr old herd sire & 6-20mo old bulls, ready for fall breeding. Phone:(204)375-6658.

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LIVESTOCK Cattle – Hereford MINIATURE HEREFORD COW/CALF PAIRS for sale phone (780)363-2459 for details, No Sunday Calls please.

LIVESTOCK Cattle – Limousin TRIPLE R LIMOUSIN, HAS bulls for sale for Fall breeding. Also pick out your 2013 Herdsire now. Take delivery next Spring. Red or Black 40+ to pick from. Plus bred Heifers & 4H projects, steers & heifers. Your source for quality Limousin genetics. Call Art (204)685-2628 or (204)856-3440.

LIVESTOCK Cattle – Shorthorn 6 PB SHORTHORN BRED heifers for sale. Due early to mid Feb. For more info phone Greg Tough (204)748-3136.

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1998 FORD LX 4X4 DRIVE, 143,982-km, V6, 4.2 engine, safetied, $5,490; Equinox tanks: 1 New LR 171 915-gal tank, retail $824, special $400; New HD LR 177 1,250-gal tank, yellow, retail $878 special $525; New Black LR 175 1,250-gal, retail $578 special $425; Used 1993 Buick Century car, safetied, retail $2,190 special $1,850. (204)822-1354 cell (204)823-1559.

853 JD ALL CROP header, 8 row x 30-in, high sides & back for sunflowers, PTO drives, lots of new parts, good shape, $8000. Gerald Friesen (204)822-3633 or (204)362-0678, Morden.

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31X7 FARM KING AUGER w/new 5-HP electric motor, $500; 2 wheeled 3-PTH hay rake, $300; Wind power PTO 540 generator, 120 240 volts, $1000; 18-ft IHC cultivator w/harrows & packers, $700; 16-ft Ford deep tiller, $500; Case 516 bottom plow, $500; IHC 620 20-ft press drill, $200. Phone (204)745-2851.

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20-24-FT MEDIUM DUTY TANDEM disc, prefer Ezee-on, others considered also 1037 NH bale wagon. Phone: (306)876-4707. WANTED: HD HEADER DRIVE pulley assembly for Westward 7000 swather. Also Cub Cadet i1046 or i1050. Phone:(204)746-8428 or (204)746-0126.

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FOR SALE: 5-FT. 3 row HD 3-PTH cultivator, $150. Al Hein (204)489-7879 e-mail ahein@mts.net Winnipeg.

FOR SALE: 45-FT FLEXI-COIL 5000 air drill w/2320 tank, 9-in spacing, rubber packers, & liquid fertilizer kit, always shedded; 41-ft JD 610 floating hitch cultivator, 12-in spacing & 777 air tank. Phone (204)827-2354, cell (204)526-5307.

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25 COW/CALF PAIRS, STARTED calving mid August, would like to sell as a group.(204)523-6698 cell phone, Killarney. 35 RED & BLACK Angus X cows, bred to Black Angus bulls, to start calving January 15th. $1,500 each. Phone: (204)822-3789 or (204)362-6403.

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FOR SALE: 12 SIMMENTAL & Simmental-cross Black Angus cows, 5 Simmental-cross Black Angus bred heifers. Bred to registered Black Angus bull. Phone:(204)375-6658. HERD DISPERSAL 115 COWS Charolais, Charolais Angus X bred Charolais. Red & Black Angus bred Black Angus. Bulls also for sale. (204)732-2664 Please leave msg.

Located at the farm, 6 miles N of Inglis on PTH 592 Approx. 100 cows and 25 bred heifers to start calving mid Jan - March Complete herd health program Bred Black and Red Angus Age Verified and Home raised Viewing available before sale

Sale conducted by: CheSCu AuCtIOnS Inglis, MB For more info contact: Barry and Pat Sawchuk: 204-564-2228 Barry Chescu: 204-564-2509 or 204-937-7180 Joey Chescu: 204-821-6022 Lunch available prior to sale Log online www.chescu.com to view cattle pictures and for further information.

FOR SALE: TOP QUALITY bred heifers, mainly Char cross, but some Red & Blacks, 60 day calving period starting March 1,2013, Bred to proven, easy calving bulls, fully vaccinated & ready to go. Asking $1675, volume discounts, delivery may be available. Phone Cell:(204)724-6093 or Home:(204)466-2939.

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PORTABLE WINDBREAKS, CALF SHELTERS, free standing rod & pipe panels, fence line & field silage bunks. Also sell Speed-Rite & 7L Livestock fence equipment, drill pipe & sucker rod. Phone (204)827-2104 or (204)827-2551, Glenboro. TANDEM AXLE 55-BUSHEL FEED cart for filling feed bunks or feeding on the ground, hydraulic unloading auger, $825; 4 750x17-in truck tires, $50; 86 parts car. Phone:(204)522-8938 or cell (204)522-5762.

Chescu Auction HERD DISPERSAL 2x56 WANTED: ALL CLASSES OF feeder cattle, yearMISCELLANEOUS lings & calves. Dealer Licence# 1353. Also wanted, Oct 2012 FOR SALE light feed9,grains: wheat, barley & oats. Phone:(204)325-2416. Manitou, MB. Roblin Oct 9, 2012 TIRED OF THE Paulina HIGH2x56 COST OF MARKETING YOUR CALVES?? 300-700 LBS. Steers & Heifers Rob: 528-3254, 724-3400 Ben: 721-3400 800-1000 LBS. Steers & Heifers Don: 528-3477, 729-7240

Contact: D.J. (Don) MacDonald Livestock Ltd. License #1110 LIVESTOCK Sheep For Sale CLUN FOREST RAM LAMBS. Easy lambing, excellent maternal characteristics, works well on ewe lambs, $300. Martin Penfold (204)722-2036, Elkhorn/Moosomin area or check out Cluns www.oakwoodgrange.ca

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Various Aluminum Fuel Tanks New & Used From $250 and up Call Ken 204-794-8383 #2 Mountain View Rd Winnipeg, MB

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PETS & SUPPLIES FOR SALE: BORDER COLLIE pups 8 wks old, some tri colours, males & females, out of working parents, $150. Call (204)873-2430. REGISTERED BORDER COLLIE PUPS of top imported breeding. Parents working cattle & sheep, ready to go Oct 1st, $300. Phone Martin Penfold (204)722-2036 (Virden/Moosomin area)

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Alberta launches lamb ration program Cost of production ranges from $65 to $110 By Alexis Kienlen fbc staff

Alberta Lamb Producers and Alberta Agriculture have launched a redeveloped lamb ration program called SheepBytes. “What we’ve found with our cost-of-production data collection is that there are top-performing flocks where it’s costing roughly $65 to get a lamb to market, and the bottomperforming flocks are looking at costing about $110,” said Susan Hosford, sheep industry specialist with Alberta Agriculture. “This shows us that there are huge opportunities for improving management of feeding.” The updated version of the old DOS program, available at www.sheepbytes.ca, features ration-balancing software. Producers who don’t know the quality of their feed and the weight of their sheep tend to overfeed to be on the safe side. Underfeeding in pregnant ewes doesn’t allow fetuses to develop properly and reduces milk production. “Underfeeding and overfeeding are both hugely costly to the industry,” said Hosford. “Because we know that, we wanted to improve some of the tools producers have to manage their flock and SheepBytes is one of them.” Producers should sample feed and build rations this year to ensure the nutritional needs of their flock are being met because forage quality isn’t quite as good this year. “Because of the costs of feed and the quality of feed this year, managing your feed by sampling and building rations is going to be really important,” she said. The new SheepBytes also incorporates new findings in sheep nutrition. Today’s lambs grow faster and bigger, and sheep are more prolific, so the updated nutrient requirements match today’s sheep. The new program is web based, updates automatically, and can be used from any computer. “We wanted to have it finished for this fall because this is when everybody is buying their feed and getting their winterfeeding program in place,” said Hosford. The program will be administered by Alberta Lamb Producers. The only requirement is that producers use Google Chrome as their web browser for the program to function properly. SheepBytes was funded by the Alberta Livestock and Meat Agency and took about a year to develop.

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For some the battle’s won, others still need fighting Deer sometimes shed fluke eggs which are ingested by cattle By Sheri Monk fbc staff

he fight against parasites is nothing new, but once one is defeated, it seems another moves in to take its place. It’s an ongoing battle that Eugene Janzen, professor and the assistant dean of occupational practice at the University of Calgary College of Veterinary Medicine, remembers well. “I’m an old man, and when I was a child driving from Manitoba to B.C., one of the things that everybody would notice is a sign at the side of the road that said, ‘This is a warble-free area.’ That was the first parasite that producers in Western Canada ever had to deal with, and we’ve driven that parasite almost out of existence,” he said. Warble flies are large, and as they would descend upon a herd of cattle, they would start to panic and run away with their tails held over their backs. The strange behaviour was called “gadding” and for a cattle producer, it spelled disaster. The flies would lay eggs on the legs, which were licked and ingested by the bovine. Once inside the body, they would migrate under the skin along the backbone, causing swellings and bumps called warbles. “They’d be like the size of a toonie, and they’d have a little hole in them, and if you really wanted to gross yourself out, you would squish that lump and low and behold, something about half the size of your little finger would pop out — it was a warble larvae,” said Janzen. The larvae caused a lot of muscle and hide damage, but it’s nearly been entirely eradicated now, thanks to ivermectin and other warble treatments.

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The Rocky Mountain wood tick used to strike fear in the hearts of ranchers in B.C.’s dry interior south of Kamloops. The ticks release a neurotoxin into the cattle, causing paralysis. “You’d come across the animal and it was terrifying, it was like a dishrag and if you got to it before the ravens and the coyotes did, you were lucky. And if the ravens and

Warble fly larvae photographed in Morocco in 2005. Wikipedia/Creative Commons

coyotes got there first, they would peck the eyes out of the live animal, or eat off the tongue,” Janzen said. To d a y, m o s t r a n c h e r s apply ivermectin in the fall at roundup, and it is effective in preventing many such p a ra s i t e p ro b l e m s. How ever, Janzen said evidence is accumulating to show that pour-on application isn’t as effective as injecting the treatment. “I think we’re beginning to see it’s not working quite as good as it should be,” said Janzen, adding that topical treatment doesn’t deal as efficiently with the internal parasites like intestinal and stomach worms.

Liver flukes

T h o u g h ra n c h e r s d o n o t have to fear the warble flies any longer, they need to know about a new threat — the fluke. “Wild ungulates have a parasite that migrates through the liver. It’s called a fluke and it turns out there are several species of fluke and some are worse than others,” Janzen said. “What is important to know is that when domestic animals and wild animals share the same

environment they probably also share parasites.” The fluke is commonly picked up in wetlands, or near bodies of water or from moist soil. The larvae is then picked up by the grazing animal, is absorbed by the stomach and then migrates to the liver. “They can do terrible damage to the liver, and then they can often develop a secondary infection which is where the losses occur,” said Janzen. The parasite is found throughout most of Western Canada, though some spots are worse than others. “It’s in the areas where we have an abundance of wild animals, so the foothills, places like the Cypress Hills, places like some of the river valleys where we would have more wild ungulates is where we could expect this transfer to occur,” Janzen said. Producers need to know what parasites their cattle are at risk for, and discuss specific treatments or preventions with their veterinarian. Ivermectin has been literally a lifesaver, but it’s not going to be effective on flukes. “Onestop shopping does not look after them all,” said Janzen.

“One-stop shopping does not look after them all.” Eugene Janzen

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The Manitoba Co-operator | October 18, 2012

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Keep a close watch on eye problems Cancerous eyes are the leading cause of carcass condemnations at slaughter Roy Lewis, DVM Beef 911

ancerous eyes are a regular occurrence in most western Canadian beef herds, but early detection and treatment will alleviate the pain and suffering — and provide financial benefits for the producer. Cattle with white pigment around the eyes are more susceptible to this condition, as well as pink eye. Ultraviolet light, flies and other irritants such as dust may accelerate the development of lesions. There is thought to be a genetic susceptibility, but this is not proven — although I’ve never seen cancer eye in Charolais. Most producers should try and select for dark pigment

around both eyes. Herefords are even being developed with this in mind. Cancer eye (squamous cell carcinoma) usually starts with a plaque, which can progress to a papilloma (wart-like growth) and eventually to invasive tissue-destroying mass. With early detection, surgery can be successful. However, about half of precancerous plaques regress spontaneously, so if you observe these on a cow, simply note her number and keep an eye on her. These plaques may even remain for several years before advancing. About 80 per cent of entire carcass condemnations are the result of cancer eyes, although that number is decreasing as more cows are treated for this condition. About one to two per cent of U.S. cows will develop cancer

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In some cases the SPCA will be called in and charges can be laid. It used to be that if spread (metastasis to the local lymph nodes in the head and neck) was evident at slaughter, condemnation was the result. Metastasis only occurs in approximately 10 per cent of the cases, and is considered a locally invasive tumour. Now regulations are more stringent and if some of the boney orbit is eaten out, or infection is present, then condemnation will almost always result. So early intervention by your veterinarian is critical. Several procedures can be done and this varies depending on severity and the veterinarian’s expertise. A high percentage of cancers start on the third eyelid (nictitating membrane). This can be frozen and surgically removed without losing the eye. Sometimes a duct is damaged and the tears will run out the eye but this is only a blemish and at least the eye and sight is salvaged. When pregnancy testing in the fall, I see this as an ideal opportunity to closely watch for eye and other problems. Cryosurgery (freezing with liquid nitrogen), heat therapy or an advanced surgery called a tarsoraphy may be performed if tumours are not too advanced and on the eyelids. When perfor ming these procedures always have your veterinarian closely check the other eye as precursors to cancer are sometimes picked up. In more advanced cases, especially if the cancer is on the eyeball itself, surgical removal of the eye and lids is the only option. Your veterinarian will usually need to consider several points in each case. At our clinic in late pregnancy (seven-

month-plus bred) we may wait until just after parturition and painkillers may be used in the meantime. Likewise in early pregnancy, we may wait a month till the viability of the fetus is stronger and less likely to be aborted. When deciding on surgery, you need to consider if you want to keep the cow long term and the economic viability of the fetus. If the prognosis is good, the cow can be kept for several more years. If guarded, she can be kept till weaning or if the surgery site starts to weep a bit it may be an indication of reoccurrence and she should be shipped immediately. Some cancer eyes, especially in large bulls, are simply removed to make sure they pass slaughter. As soon as they are healed and the hair is starting to grow back and antibiotics and antiinflammatory have had their withdrawals looked after, they can be shipped. I always suggest quiet cows will remain that way even with one eye whereas wild cows just get worse and should be culled. Cows are always a danger working on the blind side and bulls ideally should have binocular vision to breed but I have seen bulls with one eye in small pasture situations breed quite well. Fly control should be adequate, especially in the summer months. A fly tag or pour-on fly control is a wise idea until the surgery heals. Early recognition is the key — often a few weeks can make a big difference in the success rate. If you think it is time to have it attended to, then don’t delay. But you need to ensure the condition isn’t pink eye. Small tumours can cause irritation to the eye, which greatly mimics pink eye. Check closely in the early stages cancer eye is not painful and no eye spasms occur. The cost of these procedures varies considerably, but are always substantially less than the cost of the cow or bull. In order to avoid condemnations, or to extend the life of a productive cow or bull, get those affected eyes attended to. If in doubt, at least have it checked, as bad tearing eyes are something all veterinarians can help you with. Roy Lewis is a large-animal veterinarian practising at the Westlock, Alberta Veterinary Centre. His main interests are bovine reproduction and herd health.

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Poultry processor seeks bankruptcy protection as high feed costs roil livestock sector Eighth poultry firm to be sold, file for bankruptcy or be shut down since 2011

After 45 years in operation, the Strathclair mart will no longer have a float in the local parade. Photo: Strathclair.ca

Strathclair Auction Mart closes doors as cattle numbers decline Third small auction mart closes, decline in area cattle herd numbers blamed By Daniel Winters co-operator staff

trathclair Auction Mart has shut its doors for good. The closure is the third in western Manitoba, coming after Taylor Auctions shut its auction operation down in September, and Pipestone, which closed two years ago. “There wasn’t the cattle producers around the area anymore,” said Matthew Ramsey, Strathclair’s manager. Herd numbers in the area just south of Riding Mountain National Park have “really declined” over the last half-dozen years, he said, with many mixed farmers opting to concentrate solely on grain. “The guys who had 50 head of cattle, now have got none, and the guys who had 150 head have got just 50,” said Ramsey, adding many pastures and hayfields have been converted to cropland due to high grain prices. The independent, shareholder-owned auction mart, built in 1967, had 15 to 20 part-time staff and operated on a Sunday-receiving, Monday-selling basis. Buyer support for the operation was strong, said Ramsey, and staff weren’t difficult to find, unlike in areas such as the southwest where booming oil exploration has lured away workers. The exodus out of the cattle business has been particularly acute in the area

“There wasn’t the cattle producers around the area anymore.” Matthew Ramsey

around the national park, where many ranchers complain mandatory bovine tuberculosis testing has led to uncompensated production losses due to open cows. Ramsey is unsure whether his auction’s closure could be linked to that, but he acknowledged that he has heard complaints about the “hassle” of TB testing. No future plans for the buildings and cattle-handling facilities have been set, however a shareholders’ meeting is being planned to determine the operation’s next move. Brock Taylor, owner of Taylor Auctions in Melita, said they stopped auctioning cattle in September. Now affiliated with Heartland Auction Services, the facility is as an assembly point for export cattle heading south or to other auction yards. “Down here, with the oilpatch, we just couldn’t compete for labour,” he said. “Also, the new technology and computers and stuff were just going to cost too much money.” daniel.winters@fbcpublishing.com

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pany’s lower profit forecast for next year. Sales of corn seeds and traits dropped 12 per cent in the fourth quarter from a year ago, and cotton sales were off 84 per cent. Quarterly soybean sales, meanwhile, jumped 48 per cent, and vegetable seed sales were up 26 per cent year over year. However, company officials said the company expects to continue to grow its international business.

chicago / reuters / California poultry processor Zacky Farms LLC has filed for bankruptcy protection, citing high feed costs following the worst drought in half a century. The family-owned company, whose roots in the poultry industry date back to the 1920s, employs about 1,500 people.

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Historically high feed prices led to “significant operating losses that have depleted its liquidity and working capital position,” said company officials. It is a strain that has been felt across the nation’s livestock industry, as this summ e r ’s d r o u g h t l e d t o a disappointing corn harvest. Larger producers are scouring the Midwest to snap up whatever feed they can find or importing corn from Brazil. But many farmers now fear there simply will not be

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enough feed available to meet industry needs. In the pork industry, the slaughter of sows is happening at record rates, swelling pork supplies and sending prices down. Some cattle ranchers are also liquidating herds, even though short supplies and higher prices are forecast for next year. Zacky Farms is the eighth poultry firm to be sold, file for bankruptcy or be shut down altogether since 2011, according to the National Chicken Council.

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Hard-hit southeastern farmers face serious hay shortage Livestock producers in the drought-stricken southeast now face additional hay shortage and must figure out how to replace 40 miles of burned fencing By Lorraine Stevenson CO-OPERATOR STAFF

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osses of bales, fencelines, and pastures have made a bad situation much worse for livestock producers hit by fires earlier this month in the RM of Stuartburn. Early estimates are that 400 to 600 bales were destroyed in the October 2 grassfires in an area that had already seen hay yields fall by as much as 80 per cent because of drought. “Mo s t f a r m e r s h a d j u s t enough to scrape by, if they had enough,” said Ed Penner, a cattle producer and deputy reeve for the RM of Stuartburn. Compounding their problems are the now blackened 3,395 hectares of pasture land south of Vita. “ There’s no more grass,” s a i d P e n n e r. “ We’r e f u l l fledged feeding cows just like in wintertime.” Reeve Jim Swidersky said at least 20 livestock producers are now facing serious hardship as winter sets in. A state of emergency enacted at the fire’s onset remained in effect at the end of last week. The municipality has posted a plea asking for donations of feed and hay to help local farmers. ( To help or get more info, contact the Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Initiatives office at Vita at 204-425-5050.) And if that’s not enough, area farmers face huge costs t o re p l a c e w h a t i s ye t a n undetermined number of f e n c e l i n e s d e s t roye d . On e

“There’s no more grass. We’re full fledged feeding cows just like in wintertime.”

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estimate is that as much as 40 miles of fencing were lost, and replacing that will cost anywhere from $200,000 to $1 million or more, Swidersky said. “To fence a quarter section, half a mile, there’s incremental costs,” he said. “We had MAFRI here in Vita do a cost estimate to fence 640 acres with six fences — a perimeter and two cross-fences. The cost could be $38,000. “It’s going to be a (financial) burden to those producers,” he said. Me a n w h i l e, f a r m e r s a re still figuring out what’s covered by insurance, Swidersky said. The RM wants those who learn their losses aren’t covered to put it in writing. “When they look at the cap dollar amount of how many ‘x’ dollars this is going to cost, it may activate some sort of disaster financial assistance program,” Swidersky said. “We’re telling folks, ‘Don’t get discouraged if you get a flat out no from your insurance company.’” lorraine@fbcpublishing.com

The Manitoba Co-operator | October 18, 2012

XL Foods owner says plant co-operated fully with CFIA Beef plant co-owner says every effort has been made to correct problems By Sheri Monk FBC STAFF

L Foods co-CEO Lee Nilsson says the company has done everything within its power to work with the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). The plant at Brooks, Alta., which slaughters about 40 per cent of Canadian cattle, has been closed since Sept. 27 due to E. coli contamination, leading to 12 confirmed cases of illness and a wide-ranging product recall. “They requested information and we have given it from the very start in a very timely fashion,” Nilsson said in an interview last week. “We have done nothing but co-operate 100 per cent. We’ve had a crew dedicated to it, and team members who have gone through many, many longhoured days to make sure that we fully facilitate and co-operate with the CFIA.” On Oct. 10 the plant was given permission to process carcasses that were hung to be aged before it was shut down, and which have tested negative for E. coli. However there has been no indication when the plant will be allowed to resume slaughter. Nilsson says he doesn’t know the cost yet for the corrective actions the plant has undertaken in an effort to regain CFIA’s approval, but he says it’s substantial. The president of UFCW Local 401 has claimed that faster line speeds at the plant were causing increasing worker injuries and putting the safety protocol at risk. Nilsson says the plant is running at a line speed of 280 animals per hour, which isn’t as fast as regulations permit. “If we were to be measured against all the plants in North Amer ica, probably a tr ue economist would ask us why we weren’t running a little bit faster.” Though the plant’s 2,200 workers haven’t been to work for two weeks, they’ve still been paid for their 32-hour work week as per their contract, but Nilsson said he is not sure how long that will continue. “At this point they have been called back to fabricate these carcasses the CFIA has given us permission to do. As far as going forward, we really don’t know because we don’t know what new rules are waiting for us and I’m uncertain of what that brings,” said Nilsson, adding he has no idea when the plant will be relisted and fully functional again. “It’s been day by day with a lot of questions about when, and what if, and how it will be. Certainly, I have no shortage of questions. I say ‘soon,’ but I say that with reservation.”

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The Alberta-based company has been criticized for only speaking to the media through press releases. Nilsson said in retrospect, there may have been a better way to handle it, but the company was focused on the actual problem. “From the start, our No. 1 priority was to get the CFIA all the information they wanted, and to

have taken some time to retrieve requested information, but those were logistical issues involving cross-referencing data codes and customer codes to translate them for the CFIA. “There certainly were instances where it took us a day to get the information, but I stress there was never any time that we were holding or hiding any information.” Nilsson confirmed the plant’s decision to recall the primal cuts was unusual, but it seemed the most expedient way to solve what was turning out to be a red-tape issue between trading partners. “Because the U.S. and the CFIA had different stances and worked under marginally different regulations, it got tied up almost in a bureaucracy, and for us the safest way out was to do this far-reaching recall.”

co-operate with whatever they wanted. It probably would have made for great reading, but we never felt that at any time it was appropriate to have a debate in the media, and there was no time for that. We were focused on going forward, getting this resolved, and that has been our focus from the very start.” The CFIA has said XL failed to provide information or to make corrective actions as quickly as needed, but Nilsson says they have moved as fast as they can. “I challenge anyone in the CFIA to show where we did not co-operate or where we hid something — that just wasn’t the truth. There was absolutely no resistance from us. Anything they wanted they were given at the plant level,” Nilsson said. Nilsson said that in the early portion of the recall, it might

“I challenge anyone in the CFIA to show where we did not co-operate or where we hid something — that just wasn’t the truth.”

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Nilsson said the company is concerned for anyone who became ill, for the public, and for all the company’s workers. “I would like to publicly thank all of our team members at head office and at the plant, and everyone involved. It has been a trying time and all that we have done from the very start is try to co-operate and do whatever we can to fix it.” Nilsson said he understands the disruption it has caused

the cattle industry, since the XL plant is one of the two largest in the country. “I know it’s caused a great amount of turmoil in the beef community. I’d just like to say hang on because all things will pass, but at this point there seems to be an uncertainty as to which direction CFIA is going with regard to E. coli at my plant, or any other plant in the country,” Nilsson said.

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he Niver ville-based Puratone Corporation has received an extension of its bankruptcy protection. The Manitoba Court of Queen’s Bench granted a request from Puratone last week after the company applied to extend its period of creditor protection until November. 2. The original order expired on October 12. “We are not offering any comment on where the process is at, or speculating on where it is going at this point,” said Puratone CEO Ray Hildebrand. “When we have anything reportable in terms of what the results of our restructuring efforts will be, we will issue a release.” The third-largest hog producer in Manitoba, Puratone first applied for bankruptcy protection in September and owes nearly $100 million. Hundreds of creditors are listed in court documents, running the gamut from Farm Credit Canada and the

Bank of Montreal to Elanco Animal Health and Finishing Blade Yard Service. But Puratone is not the only hog processor currently experiencing serious financial difficulties. Big Sky Farms in Saskatchewan went into receivership this summer, and hog farmers are asking the federal and provincial governments for assistance in dealing with rising feed costs. “Commercial lenders are starting to lose confidence in the market,” Doug Chorney, president of Keystone Agricultural Producers, said recently. “And producers are in a vulnerable position because they have nowhere to get credit... the symbolic failings of two big companies has really put a lot of fear in other potential providers.” Limited credit south of the border has hit Manitoba’s weanling producers particularly hard, as American demand for feeder pigs has plummeted in recent months. shannon.vanraes@fbcpublishing.com

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The Black Sea region countries, one of the world’s key wheat exporters, are expected to cut their combined 2012 grain harvest by 27 per cent to 130 million tonnes due to a drought, according to the latest official forecasts. Hot, dry weather has decimated this year’s grain output from Russia, Ukraine and Kazakhstan, which normally supply a quarter of world wheat export volumes, as the U.S. drought sent global prices for wheat and corn into overdrive. Adding to upward pressure on wheat prices were persistent rumours Russia will ban grain exports this year, as it did after a drought in 2010. But Russian President Vladimir Putin said there were no talks over such a move, despite his concerns about rising grain prices. “Of course there is no talk about an export ban, which was justified in the abnormal drought of 2010,” said Putin. Putin’s remarks showed he sided with Agriculture Minister Nikolai Fyodorov and Deputy Prime Minister Arkady Dvorkovich, who have repeatedly ruled out any restrictions on grain exports or special tariffs to curb exports. However, Putin has ordered that stockpiled grain, which

the government plans to sell to cool down prices on the domestic market, not be used for exports. He said only surplus grain should be used for export and told Fyodorov to monitor the situation with domestic prices on a daily basis. “You should not relax in any way. If you miss two to three days, the result can be catastrophic,” Putin told Fyodorov. Russia’s exportable grain surplus is officially seen at 10 million tonnes, of which 8.4 million tonnes have already been exported since the start of the 2012-13 marketing year, which began on July 1. Russia and Kazakhstan have almost completed their 2012 harvest, while Ukraine was 85 per cent done as of last week. Russia’s harvest is expected to be 71 million tonnes, down from last year’s 94 million tonnes, with wheat down 29 per cent to 40 million tonnes. Ukraine’s grain crop is forecast at 45 million to 46 million tonnes, down from last year’s 57 million tonnes, with wheat at 22.3 million tonnes (down from 15.5 million tonnes last year). In Kazakhstan, the Black Sea region’s top producer of hard wheat, this year’s grain harvest is forecast to be 13 million tonnes, less than half of last year’s 27-million-tonne record. Weather for the winter grain-sowing campaign remains favourable, except for southern Ukraine.

The Manitoba Co-operator | October 18, 2012

LIVESTOCK AUCTION RESULTS Weight Category

Ashern

Feeder Steers

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Grunthal

Heartland

Brandon

Virden

Killarney

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Oct-12

n/a

Oct-09

Oct-12

Oct-10

Oct-08

Oct-11

No. on offer

n/a

845

601

950

1,526

872

1,179

1,180

Over 1,000 lbs.

n/a

100.00-114.00

900-1,000

n/a

110.00-120.00

114.00-123.50

n/a

107.00-122.00

800-900

n/a

119.00-132.75

120.00-129.00

122.00-128.50

120.00-131.00

119.00-129.00

100.00-132.00

115.00-128.00

700-800

n/a

120.00-143.00

127.00-136.00

128.00-147.50

129.00-142.00

130.00-142.00

130.00-138.00

120.00-140.00

600-700

n/a

135.00-157.00

134.00-147.00

138.00-154.00

136.00-151.00

137.00-156.00

135.00-154.00

125.00-148.00

500-600

n/a

140.00-164.00

145.00-156.00

160.00-180.50

141.00-168.00

147.00-175.50

140.00-175.00

135.00-158.00

400-500

n/a

160.00-180.00

150.00-170.00

165.00-190.00

152.00-181.00

155.00-184.50

155.00-180.00

140.00-175.00

300-400

n/a

160.00-197.50

170.00-225.00

175.00-219.00

170.00-205.00

165.00-201.00

150.00-186.00

150.00-185.00

Feeder heifers 900-1,000 lbs.

n/a

110.00-116.00

110.00-117.50

n/a

100.00-114.00

800-900

n/a

100.00-118.50

104.00-110.00

105.00-119.00

112.00-120.00

n/a

110.00-120.00

110.00-118.00

700-800

n/a

100.00-123.75

110.00-118.00

110.00-124.00

116.00-124.50

118.00-130.00

119.00-131.00

110.00-127.00

600-700

n/a

120.00-130.50

117.00-126.50

120.00-136.00

121.00-133.00

125.00-134.00

117.00-127.00

115.00-132.00

500-600

n/a

130.00-151.75

122.00-140.25

132.00-153.50

125.00-144.00

130.00-145.00

123.00-151.00

120.00-148.00

400-500

n/a

135.00-157.00

140.00-156.00

135.00-162.00

138.00-158.00

135.00-159.50

130.00-160.00

128.00-155.00

300-400

n/a

140.00-173.00

150.00-166.00

140.00-166.00

n/a

155.00-173.00

130.00-163.00

130.00-160.00

Slaughter Market No. on offer

n/a

125

D1-D2 Cows

n/a

60.00-66.50

55.00-59.00

42.00-50.00

35.00-50.00

56.00-62.00

D3-D5 Cows

n/a

30.00-65.00

45.00-52.00

54.00-59.00

44.00-54.00

40.00-48.00

25.00-38.00

48.00-58.00

Age Verified

n/a

58.00-65.75

57.00-66.00

55.00-69.00

60.00-66.00

Good Bulls

n/a

58.00-74.00

72.00-76.75

70.00-75.00

69.00-75.00

77.00-80.00

70.00-75.00

70.00-78.00

Butcher Steers

n/a

94.00-98.00

n/a

97.00-98.00

Butcher Heifers

n/a

92.00-95.25

92.00-96.50

n/a

96.00-98.00

Feeder Cows

n/a

60.00-70.00

67.00-75.00

58.00-68.00

n/a

65.00-75.00

Fleshy Export Cows

n/a

57.00-61.25

n/a

Lean Export Cows

n/a

50.00-57.00

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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XL lays off 2,000 workers Saturday, recalls 800 Sunday Company says it has addressed the problems raised by federal regulators By Russ Blinch REUTERS

he company responsible for one of the biggest beef recalls in Canadian history on Sunday said it was recalling 800 workers just a day after a mass layoff had jeopardized its efforts to resume production. XL Foods said on Saturday it was laying off 2,000 workers at its Brooks, Alberta plant, prompting the Canadian food regulatory agency on the same day to announce it could not complete its safety assessment if the plant was not in production. But the privately held company said on Sunday it was now recalling hundreds of employees “to satisfy the condition of the temporary licence to demonstrate the implementation of the enhanced protocols.” XL Foods was given the green

light to resume beef production at its plant last Thursday under the close inspection of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, or CFIA, after a massive recall of beef suspected of being tainted with the E. coli bacteria. On Sa t u rd a y X L Fo o d s’ announcement of temporary layoff of most of its staff, prompted the CFIA to say it could not continue to assess the plant’s operations because the cutting of carcasses had stopped. “Unfortunately, the company decided to stop operations after only cutting about half the carcasses,” CFIA said in a statement late Saturday. “At this time, we are unable to complete our assessment.” The CFIA suspended the plant’s operating licence on Sept. 27, after a recall of millions of pounds of beef suspected of being contaminated with E. coli bacteria.

At least 12 people in Canada are recovering from eating meat contaminated with the bacteria. Doug O’Halloran, president of the plant’s local union, said earlier on Sunday that it was a “stupid move” by XL Foods to lay off workers and called on the company to explain its actions. “So it doesn’t make sense why they would lay these workers off if CFIA says that they need to see more processing,” O’Halloran, president of United Food and Commercial Workers Local 401, told CTV News on Sunday. Both the plant’s operators and the Canadian food inspection system have come under withering attack from Canadian opposition leaders and consumers for being slow to contain the crisis that they believe should also have been prevented. CFIA has criticized the privately held company for not following its

own plan to ensure the safety of the beef it produces. XL Foods said in a statement last week that it has addressed the problems raised by federal regulators, such as the need for better analysis detecting E. coli and improved record-keeping and monitoring. But the plant’s union said the culture at the plant needed to change to make food and worker safety the highest priority. The high-speed production lines were “a serious problem,” along with sloppy practices such as in the sterilizing of knives, the union said. As the plant shutdown drags on, western Canadian ranchers and feedlots were holding back cattle from the market, incurring extra costs. Some Canadian ranchers were shipping cattle for slaughter in Nebraska, Utah and Washington.

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he U.S. Food and Drug Administration said a lack of funding is hampering efforts to implement expansive new rules to improve food safety. FDA chief Margaret Hamburg says her agency “very soon” will issue new regulations needed to enforce the Food Safety Modernization Act, a sweeping piece of legislation enacted to upgrade the security of the U.S. food supply after a deadly salmonella outbreak in 2009. The legislation imposes the biggest changes in food safety since the 1930s and requires the FDA to move from a long-standing reactive role to a system designed to prevent foodborne outbreaks. It also calls for creation of new science-based safety standards for fruits and vegetables, packaged foods and food imports. “Implementing that broadly expansive mandate with limited resources has been a challenge,” said Hamburg. The act, signed into law in January 2011, represents an effort to step up the federal government’s battle with foodborne illnesses that afflict nearly 50 million Americans each year, killing thousands. The U.S., by most measures, has some of the safest food in the world. Still, roughly one in six people get sick from eating tainted products each year.

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The Manitoba Co-operator | October 18, 2012

September tied global heat record: U.S. government scientists Arctic ice at its lowest level ever; all-time high in Antarctic By Deborah Zabarenko REUTERS

ast month tied for the warmest September in the global modern record, scientists at the U.S. government’s National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration reported Oct. 15. This September tied with the same month in 2005 for the record. The land-and-sea global average temperature was 15.67 C, .67 C above the 20th century average. In addition to being hottest since 1880, the month was the 36th consecutive September and 331st consecutive month with a global temperature above the 20th century average. The last time September temperatures were below that average was 1976, and the last time any month was below that average was February 1985, NOAA scientists said in a statement. September’s globally averaged temperature on land was thirdwarmest for that month. The average combined global land and ocean surface temperature so far this year was the eighthwarmest first nine months of a year on record. Central Russia, Japan, western Australia, northern Argentina, Paraguay, Western Canada and southern Greenland had higherthan-average temperatures in September, while eastern Russia, western Alaska, southern Africa, much of China and parts of the upper Midwest and southeast United States were notably below average. “The irony of this is that we (in the United States) finally did get a little relief from breaking and threatening heat records for months,” said Deke Arndt, chief of climate monitoring at NOAA’s National Climatic Data Center. “The thing is, the United States takes up about two per cent of the globe.” Arndt noted that September in the continental United States was still the 23rd warmest on record, out of 118 years in the U.S. record. “It’s nothing to sneeze at,” he said by telephone. “It’s very close to the front of the line.”

“The irony of this is that we (in the United States) finally did get a little relief from breaking and threatening heat records for months.” DEKE ARNDT NOAA

days in August and October as well, Arndt said. So if the record-large amount of sea ice in the Antarctic is “king of the hill,” Arndt said, “the Arctic record is just building an entirely different hill and an entirely different neighbourhood. The

change is bigger, the change is more rapid, it is establishing a new characteristic there.”

Conditions in the Arctic are important, since the Arctic is sometimes called “Earth’s air

conditioner” for its ability to influence weather around the globe.

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Monsanto and DuPont fund GM ad blitz Support for the GMO labelling proposal plummeted to 48.3 per cent from 66.9 per cent two weeks earlier By Lisa Baertlein REUTERS

n intense advertising blitz, funded by Monsanto and others, has eroded support for a California ballot proposal that would require U.S. food makers to disclose when their products contain genetically modified organisms. If California voters approve the measure in November, it would be the first time U.S. food makers would have to label products that contain GMOs. For more than a week, the opposition group — funded by Monsanto and PepsiCo — dominated television and radio airtime with ads portraying the labelling proposal as an arbitrary set of new rules that will spawn frivolous lawsuits and boost food prices, positions disputed by supporters. Experts say the real risk is that food companies may be more likely to stop using GMOs, than to label them.

If passed, California would join dozens of countries that already have some requirements for labelling of genetically engineered foods.

That could disrupt U.S. food production because ingredients such as GM corn, soybeans and canola have for years been staples in virtually every type of packaged food, from soup and tofu to breakfast cereals and chips. As of Oct. 10, support for the GMO labelling proposal had plummeted to 48.3 per cent from

66.9 per cent two weeks earlier, according to an online survey of likely California voters conducted by the California Business Roundtable and the School of Public Policy at Malibu-based Pepperdine University. At the same time, the proportion of respondents likely to vote “no” on the measure — known as Proposition 37 — jumped to

40.2 per cent from 22.3 per cent two weeks earlier, according to the survey results. “Clearly the ‘No’ side has more money and the advertising is having an effect,” Michael Shires, a Pepperdine professor who oversees the survey cited above, told Reuters. Funding for the effort to defeat the “Right to Know” ballot initiative is led by chemical giants Monsanto and DuPont, whose businesses also are the world’s top sellers of genetically modified seeds. Monsanto has contributed just over $7 million to fight the proposal, while DuPont has kicked in about $5 million. In all, the “No on 37” camp has raised a total of $34.6 million, according to filings with the California Secretary of State. “Yes on 37” supporters — led by the Organic Consumers Association and Joseph Mercola, a natural health information provider — have donated just $5.5 million.

“When there’s an initiative that’s going to affect an industry that can rally resources, they’ve usually been able to stop it,” said Shires. “It still could go either way.” If passed, California would join dozens of countries that already have some requirements for labelling of genetically engineered foods. Supporters of the ballot initiative, including food and environmental activists as well as organic growers, say consumers have the right to know what’s in the food they eat. Many want GM products, which do not require premarket safety assessments in the United States, cut from the food chain. Industry says the products are safe, but there is a fiery debate raging around the science. Because foods made with GMOs are not labelled, it is impossible to trace any food allergies or other ill effects suffered by humans or animals, critics say.

Swiss party wants to ban agricultural commodity speculation By Emma Farge GENEVA / REUTERS

Sw i s s p o l i t i c a l party is seeking a national vote to ban banks and other financial institutions from speculating in agricultural commodities, in the latest sign of growing political backlash against record food prices. The exact size of investment in agricultural commodities from Switzerland is unclear, although it hosts banks UBS and Credit Suisse which both invest in the sector through either index funds or exchange traded funds. It is also home to multinational commodity firms such as Glencore. The Young Socialist Party has drafted legislation for the ban and is trying to collect the 100,000 signatures needed for nationwide vote. “Speculation on food leads to high prices that keeps millions of people in a state of hunger and poverty,” the party said in a statement. “Switzerland should stop participating in this quest for repugnant profit.” The ban would prohibit using financial instruments based on agricultural raw materials and foodstuffs, though some contracts with producers would still be allowed. In the U.S., investment funds plowed about $200 billion of net investment into commodity futures markets over the past decade.

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Forecast is for dry, and more dry By Terryn Shiells commodity news service canada

Fields across Western Canada are in desperate need of some precipitation ahead of winter freeze-up, but time is running out. Freeze-up usually occurs sometime between the end of October and midNovember and while some regions have seen some precipitation, most areas are very dry, said Bruce Burnett, weather analyst with CWB. The snowfall picture for Western Canada is improving, said Drew Lerner, weather specialist with World Weather Inc. in Kansas. Lerner recently changed his winter precipitation forecast for Western Canada because the influence of El Niño in the region is starting to wane. If El Niño was still a strong presence, it would be a dry winter. Lerner now predicts near- to below-average precipitation with warmerthan-average temperatures. “I think we’ll have adequate snow during the coldest periods, but the depths are definitely going to be low,” Lerner said. “And when we come into spring the moisture in the topsoil will probably be a little below average.” And soil moisture levels next spring will be lower than they were this past spring, he said. Snowmelt would improve moisture levels, but frost will most likely prevent it from penetrating the soil. Farmers are going to have to be patient, Lerner said. “We will need a greater amount of precipitation to restore topsoil moisture before we can get into planting some of these areas in the spring of 2013,” he said. “I think we’ll get it, but it may not come right away.” When precipitation does come, it will probably be abundant — perhaps too abundant, he added. “We don’t want too much moisture when we’re trying to access the fields,” he said.

Monsanto recognized as top employer Monsanto Canada, which is headquartered in Winnipeg, has been selected as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers in Mediacorp Canada Inc.’s annual survey of Canadian businesses. This is the fifth time in the past six years that Monsanto has been recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers. In a release, Mediacorp said Monsanto scored highly for health and familyfriendly benefits, its training and skills development programs. Its community involvement is “exceptional” giving Monsanto the highest A+ grade possible. The company also ranked high (A) in the areas of work atmosphere and communications, and employee engagement.

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The Manitoba Co-Operator | October 11, 2012

COUNTRY CROSSROADS CON N EC T I NG RU R A L FA M I L I E S

200 YEARS

Descendants mark anniversary of first wheat planting

Planting of a small plot of wheat two centuries ago near what is now downtown Winnipeg “signalled a determination to establish a new way of life” By Lorraine Stevenson co-operator staff

hen they planted their first acre of wheat on Oct. 7, 1812, the first Selkirk settlers had no idea if their crop would survive the winter — or if they would, either. There’s no record to say whether their wheat crop germinated or not, but the Selkirk settlers survived, and eventually thrived. Exactly 200 years and two days since that first wheat was planted, their descendants were back at Fort Douglas — located near the present-day Disraeli Bridge near downtown Winnipeg — to plant a bit more wheat. The event celebrated the birth of Prairie agriculture and the opening of the Canadian West, said guest speakers gathered at Joseph Zuken Heritage Park. The bushel and a half of wheat was brought from Scotland two centuries ago and sown by Miles MacDonell, governor of Assiniboia who was leading an advance party to prepare for the first arrival of Lord Selkirk settlers. The simple act was truly historic, said Harry Duckworth, president of the Manitoba Historical Society. “No one knew for sure if it would grow and if there’d be anything to harvest,” said Duckworth. “His act was in the nature of a scientific experiment. But it was a beginning and it signalled a determination to establish a new way of life and what would become Western Canada.” Proving wheat could grow here would eventually convince the government of the Dominion of Canada in 1867 to acquire Rupertsland from the Hudson’s Bay Company. “A key fact that went into the decision was that it was clear that the new West be able to support a large farming population,” said Duckworth. “Rupertsland was purchased. Canada came west. The flood of immigrants onto our Prairies over the next 40-odd years, immigrants who mostly stayed and prospered, was the result.” The first rust-resistant strain of wheat developed in the 1930s is called Selkirk.

Descendants

Some settlers did not survive the harsh conditions of their new world. With winter advancing in late October, they were led south by Chief Peguis to Fort Daer (which would become Pembina, North Dakota) and fed by Aboriginal people and Métis buffalo hunters. “My great-great-great-grandmother was among that group,” said Phyllis Fraser, cochair of the bicentenary committee and the lieutenant-governor’s chief of staff. Her foremother survived, but archival records show 12 or more died of tuberculosis within a year. “Hardships were so severe,” said Fraser. “Cold weather probably was a factor. And lack of good food.” Western Canadian Wheat Growers Association executive director Blair Rutter

Selkirk settler descendants Jamie Munroe (l to r), Phyllis Fraser, Crystal Jochum and Jim MacNair plant wheat at the original Fort Douglas site in Winnipeg October 9 to commemorate the agricultural legacy of the Lork Selkirk settlers. photo: lorraine stevenson

“No one knew for sure if it would grow and if there’d be anything to harvest. His act was in the nature of a scientific experiment.” Harry Duckworth

President, Manitoba Historical Society

was an onlooker in the small crowd last week. He, too, is a direct descendant of Selkirk settlers. What he admires most about his predecessors is their perseverance, Rutter said. They faced enormous uncertainty and endured great adversity, yet were determined to make a go of it, he said. “And I think those values are still with us today in the agricultural community,” Rutter said. “A lot of farmers face adversity, but every year they gear up and plant that next crop.” It’s important to note the Selkirk settlers were not this region’s first farmers as Aboriginals were planting crops and growing food long before the newcomers arrived, said Gordon Goldsborough, secretary of the Manitoba Historical Society. Nor were Selkirk settlers the first Europeans to arrive. “There had been the fur traders here a couple of hundred years before,” he said, adding the Métis were also farmers. But the Selkirk settlers opened the doors for mass emigration to the Prairies and MacDonell’s “humble act of plant-

ing of some food” marked the beginning of a type of farming many more cultural groups would embrace and advance, Goldsborough said. “It began an agricultural existence that literally spread across the Prairies, and it carried on after the arrival of the railway and many more people,” he said.

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A documentary film, currently in early development, aims to tell that story, said Rob Tisdale, president of the St. Andrew’s Society of Winnipeg and member of an ag subcommittee of the bicentenary group. The film, scheduled for release, in early 2014 will tell the tale of the Selkirk settlers, but also the much bigger story about agriculture’s advancement and other cultural groups’ contributions to it, he said. “And where it will end will be the future,” said Tisdale. “It’s exciting to think of what will be happening at this site 200 years from now, and what we will have achieved.” He said he’s convinced agriculture will still be based on family ownership 200 years from now. “That’s what allowed the Selkirk Settlement to survive... tight-knit families and close co-operation between families,” he said. “And that’s what happens today in farming. I see it all around me. I’m very convinced there will be family farming 200 years from now.” lorraine@fbcpublishing.com

The Manitoba Co-Operator | October 18, 2012

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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

Pumpkin Pecan Layer Cake Base: 2 c. crushed vanilla wafers 1 c. chopped pecans 3/4 c. margarine, softened Cake: 500-g pkg. spice cake mix 1-3/4 c. (398 ml) pumpkin 1/4 c. margarine, softened 4 eggs Filling: 3-1/3 c. icing sugar 1/2 c. butter, softened 8 oz. (250 g) cream cheese, softened 2 tsp. vanilla Topping: 1/4 c. caramel topping Pecan halves

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Pumpkin everywhere Lorraine Stevenson Crossroads Recipe Swap

ou don’t need to go far to find a perfect pumpkin right now. Just about everyone has a pile of them for sale off the end of their driveways. Many buy a few pumpkins to decorate front doorways or to carve a leering grin into at month’s end. Most end up on the compost heap after the snow flies. But cooking a whole pumpkin only just seems intimidating. It’s actually easy and really worth the effort to slice at least one to bake and pack away some purée for winter soups, breads and pies. Pumpkin purée easily stores flat in freezer bags. I’ve kept it frozen well over a year without any discernable loss of eating quality. Pumpkin is also a really nutritious and inexpensive ingredient. If pumpkins bore nutrition labels, they would say 49 calories per cup and a source of vitamin A and C and fibre. Orange isn’t the norm anymore. We grew the ghostly white-skinned Caspars this year. They produced a sweet and delicious brilliant-orange flesh that made wonderful squash and apple bakes. Attracted to its unusual appearance, I also bought a silvery blue Jarrahdale pumpkin at the Roland Pumpkin Festival this month as well. It too, produces a bright-yellow-orange flesh that was dense and nutty flavoured and perfect for soup, stew or side dish. Of course, while at the festival, we also dropped in to the Roland Pumpkin Patch Tea Room for pumpkin spice tea and a must-have dessert. (It could so easily have been more than one!) The ladies running the tea room had recipe books for sale ($3) with instructions how to make all 15 delicious squares, cheesecakes, tortes and rolls served that afternoon. Here’s a few pumpkin recipes to try this month, including two courtesy of Roland tea room’s collection.

Black Bean and Roasted Pumpkin Salad Pumpkin doesn’t always have to be a dessert food. Enjoy it in a fresh salad with black beans, lots of crisp veggies and a zesty lime dressing. This easy recipe — which includes the instructions for roasting the pumpkin — is found online at www.pumpkinrecipes.org. 2 c. cubed pumpkin 1/4 c. olive oil, divided 1 clove garlic, sliced 1 (15-oz.) can black beans, drained and rinsed 1/2 c. cherry tomatoes, halved 1/2 c. sliced red onion 1/4 c. sliced cucumber 1/4 c. sliced celery 2 tbsp. chopped parsley 2 tbsp. fresh lime juice 1/2 tsp. salt 1/2 tsp. black pepper

Preheat oven to 400 F. Toss pumpkin in 2 tablespoons olive oil with garlic and place in a glass baking dish. Drizzle 3 tablespoons water in dish and bake until softened, 20 minutes. Remove and cool. Prepare the salad: Combine black beans, tomatoes, onion, cucumber, celery and parsley in a large bowl. Add remaining 2 tablespoons oil, lime juice, salt and pepper; toss to coat. Add cooled pumpkin, toss gently and serve.

Recipe Swap… I’m always happy to hear from readers with your recipes and suggestions for columns! Write to:

Manitoba Co-operator Recipe Swap Box 1794, Carman, Man. ROG OJO Or email: lorraine@fbcpublishing.com

Heat oven to 350 F. In large mixer bowl combine wafer crumbs, chopped pecans and margarine. Beat at medium speed until crumbly. Press mixture evenly on bottom of three greased and floured 9-inch round cake pans. In same bowl, combine cake mix, pumpkin, margarine and eggs. Beat at medium speed until well mixed. Spread 1-3/4 cups batter over crumbs in each pan. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in centre comes out clean. Cool 5 minutes, remove from pans. Cool completely. In small mixer bowl, combine cream cheese and butter. Add icing sugar and vanilla. Beat at medium speed until light and fluffy. On serving plate, layer three cakes (nut side down) with 1/2 c. filling spread between each layer. With remaining filling, frost sides only of cake. Drizzle caramel topping over top of cake, drizzling some over the frosted sides. Arrange pecan halves on top of cake. Store refrigerated.

Pumpkin Raisin Squares 1 c. oil 1 c. white sugar 1 c. brown sugar 4 eggs 1/2 tsp. salt 2 c. canned pumpkin 2 c. flour 1 tsp. baking soda 2 tsp. baking powder 2 tsp. cinnamon 1/2 tsp. ginger 1/2 tsp. cloves 1/2 tsp. nutmeg 1 c. golden raisins

Beat eggs, adding one at a time, until light. Beat in sugar and oil. Stir in pumpkin. Add dry ingredients and mix together. Pour into greased 9x13inch cake pan. Bake at 350 F for 30 minutes. Cool and ice with cream cheese icing. Icing: 8 oz. (250 g) cream cheese 1/2 c. butter 1 tsp. vanilla 2 c. icing sugar

Beat cream cheese until smooth. Blend in butter. Add vanilla and icing sugar, mix well.

The Manitoba Co-Operator | October 18, 2012

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est gravy ever!” Brady Jackson’s comment was muffled by a mouthful of Thanksgiving dinner, but was understandable nevertheless. “What’s your secret, Pops?” Andrew leaned back in his chair at the end of the table. “There is no secret,” he said. “And stop calling me Pops.” “Sorry mon père, but nobody makes gravy like you do,” said Brady. “And this is, in my opinion, the best gravy you have ever made.” “I never thought I’d agree with Brady about anything,” said Jennifer, who was sitting next to him, “but it’s true. I would go so far as to say that this may be the best gravy in the history of the world.” “Maybe even in the history of the universe,” said Brady. “There may be more advanced civilizations out there who have engineered a better potato or even a more delicious turkey, but I don’t believe that anyone will ever improve on Andrew Jackson’s gravy.” Andrew smiled. “Well it is a very complicated recipe,” he said. “I take the turkey drippings and I add potato water and flour and then I boil it and stir it.” “That’s it?” Brady sounded more than skeptical. “I don’t believe it.” “Well, I may add a little salt,” said Andrew. “And don’t forget the bouillon, Andrew,” said Rose from her chair at the other end of the table, taking a break from cleaning off her own plate. “And that special blend of parsley, sage, rosemary and thyme that you sauté up the day before, in extra-virgin olive oil, with just a hint of fresh garlic which infuses the gravy with a subtle yet delicious herbal essence.” “So your secret ingredient is shampoo?” said Randy who had, till this moment, been too busy helping two-year-old Allison mix her veggies into her mashed potatoes to pay much attention to the conversation. There was a moment of silence while the others tried to make sense of this.

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“Herbal Essence,” said Randy. “It’s a shampoo.” “It must be a very delicious shampoo,” said Jennifer, “if it’s infused with a hint of parsley, sage, rosemary and thyme. And garlic of course.” “Well, I knew it wasn’t just flour and water,” said Brady. “And on this Thanksgiving Day I am grateful that my father is the master of the gravy universe.” “I just make the gravy,” said Andrew, “because the gravy maker gets all the glory. And making gravy is way easier than cooking the turkey and the potatoes and the squash and the vegetables and the stuffing and baking the pumpkin pie and whipping the cream.” “It’s true,” said Randy. “The gravy maker is like the ‘closer’ on a baseball team, who doesn’t do anything till the game is in the bag anyway and then he comes out and pitches one inning, which he can do because he isn’t tired like the guys who have been playing the whole game.”

“Exactly,” said Andrew. “I’m just the closer. And I don’t even get into the game unless the rest of the team plays well.” He took a last forkful of turkey and mashed potato and gravy. “And the team played a heck of a game today.” “Well, even the best team needs a good closer,” said Rose. Brady raised his glass. “Here’s to the team,” he said. “Thank you all.” “Hear hear,” the others chimed in. “It’s Thanksgiving day,” said Rose, “which means it’s time to find out what everybody is thankful for this year. Who wants to go first?” Jennifer’s hand shot up. “I will!” She paused for a moment. “I’m thankful that Brady finally got his act together and married Amanda!” Amanda laughed at that. “Me too!” she said. Brady gave a wry smile. “Me too.” “You can’t all be thankful for the same thing,” said Rose. “Well, I mean, you can, but you have to think of something else to say when it’s your turn. And it’s your turn Brady,” she added. Brady thought for a second. “I’m thankful for the spectacular summer we had,” he said. “With hardly any mosquitoes.” “I’m thankful our wedding day was the nicest day in a summer full of nice days,” said Amanda. “It was awesome.” “It certainly was,” Rose agreed. She turned to Randy. “Your turn,” she said. Randy wiped a drop of gravy from Allison’s chin with his napkin. “I’m thankful for my two healthy kids and for their fantastic mother,” he said. “And I’m thankful that those two healthy kids both sleep through the night,” said Jackie from her place next to Randy. “What a blessing that is.” “Isn’t it though?” said Rose. She looked across the table at Andrew. “You’re up Andrew,” she said. Andrew looked around the table. “I am thankful for all of you,” he said. “You are all that matters.” There was a brief pause. “Amen,” said Rose.

Thinking of using some red paint? This is a strong colour so use appropriately

splashes of warm red, pair it with a warm taupe or cream for optimum impact.

Connie Oliver Around the House

Red accents

Rich, warm reds can be used in area rugs, upholstery and window coverings. To create a summer atmosphere in a porch or sunroom use red and white stripes, polka dots or small checks in accent mats, pull shades and ceramics to add a splash of fun.

he colour red has spirit. It’s vibrant and strong; representing both anger and love. No other colour evokes as many emotions as red does. It can increase blood pressure, heartbeat and energy in many people. It’s known to increase appetite and is often used in restaurants for this reason. Red’s relationship to comfort foods like apple pie, cranberries, watermelon, tomatoes and strawberries makes it an inviting colour for the dining room or kitchen. Because of its energy, red can also work well in high-traffic areas like hallways, staircases and exercise rooms. Too much red, on the other hand, can make people feel impatient and irritable. It can be unsettling in some situations and should be used with this in mind when decorating your home. Red is an excellent colour to use if you are looking to create an atmosphere that is stimulating and invigorating. Depending upon the hue, when used in the home it can add strength and warmth. Red grabs your eye. That’s why fire engines, traffic lights and some products (Coca-Cola,) use red to get your attention.

Making a statement

Red definitely makes a statement in the home but use it strategically in appropriate doses. The right shade of red is also important. A warm terra cotta red can be used in larger areas without being overpowering. These colours are inviting, earthy and comforting yet still make a statement. For the daring decorators, bright red, like fire engine or candy apple, should be used on accent walls, artwork and accessories. These are the shades of red that

What colours to use with red

can be overstimulating for some people so don’t use these vivid shades in a child’s bedroom or nursery. A medium red, like tomato red, could work in a master bedroom. Again, use your judgment as to the amount of space to paint. You may just want to leave this colour for an accent wall behind the bed and incorporate similar colours in bedding and accessories. Using red at the head of the bed keeps you from feeling agitated because you don’t see this wall when you’re trying to sleep. Having this colour on a facing wall may create a restless environment. When using

The warmer-red shades can be accented successfully with soft white or cream, muted black, olive green, taupe and even purple. Brighter reds look great with chrome accents, (think of a red sports car) crisp black and white (as in a checkered floor in a 1950s diner) with a lacquer finish. The softer side of the red spectrum is romantic, calming pink. Pink is feminine, delicate and soothing. — a great colour for a nursery, bathroom, child’s room and bedroom. Pair it with chocolate brown to create a balanced his and hers décor. Pink rooms can be flattering to the complexion so that’s why it’s often used in women’s boutiques and bridal salon dressing rooms. Red offers a wide spectrum of hues so you have lots of options. If the thought of painting anything this colour scares you, look at lots of decorating photos to see what you like. Then use it in small areas until you’re sure it’s right for you and the room in question. When painting with red you may need three or more coats to get the true finished colour. Speak to your paint supplier for assistance in determining how much paint you’ll need for your specific project. Red definitely has personality. Consider injecting some into your personal space.

Connie Oliver is an interior designer from Winnipeg.

The Manitoba Co-Operator | October 18, 2012

Cold and flu season Here’s some tips to help keep you and your family healthy

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By La’Costa Godbout By Julie Garden-Robinson NDSU Extension Service

“Mom, how are you holding up?” my 17-year-old son asked. “I’m feeling a little better,” I replied. I was finishing a bowl of chicken soup my husband brought me. A little while later, my 14-year-old daughter came into the “sick room” where I was parked on the couch. “Mom, do you need anything?” she asked. “A cool washcloth would be good. I could use a blanket, too, because I’m cold,” I replied. Even though I was miserable, I was enjoying this attention. “Mom, how are you doing?” my nineyear-old daughter asked later that day. “I could use some pain reliever,” I replied, and then I described where to find it. Soon she returned with a bottle of medication and a glass of water. “Don’t drink from my cup. Trust me, you don’t want to catch this bug,” I said as she reached for my cup. “Oh, yeah,” she said. I had several people taking care of me, which I appreciated. I’m sure that my kids found it odd that I was lying on the couch continually for 12 hours, but I barely could move. I had awakened dizzy, nauseated, feverish and generally achy. I think I had caught the bug that some of my co-workers had survived. I didn’t feel sick enough to go to a clinic and, fortunately, I felt much better the next day. Cold and flu season will be upon us soon. I hope you will not find yourself planted on a couch or tucked in bed being sick. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, people with the flu may have a fever (often with chills), cough, sore throat, runny nose, body aches, headache and fatigue. Children with the flu also might have vomiting and diarrhea. For some people, especially adults 65 and older, pregnant women and children under the age of five, getting the flu can be life threatening. People with diabetes, kidney disorders, lung dis-

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eases, asthma and several other chronic diseases also are at high risk for serious consequences. Pneumonia, bronchitis and sinus or ear infections might follow a bout with the flu. No one enjoys feeling under the weather, so what can you do to help prevent colds and the flu? • According to CDC, step one is to have a flu vaccine every year. • Be sure to wash your hands regularly. Lather up for at least 20 seconds. Consider using an alcohol-based hand sanitizer when a sink is not nearby. Germs easily spread when someone touches a contaminated surface, such as a door handle, and then touches his/her eyes or mouth. • Stay home when you are sick to help prevent others from being exposed. Create a “sick room” in your house, and be sure to practise good hygiene and wash dishware/glasses with hot, soapy water. Be sure to cover your coughs with a tissue, and don’t leave them in places where others have to pick them up. • Stay well nourished every day with a varied, nutritious diet. • Get regular physical activity. Aim for 30 minutes per day on most days of the week. • Get enough sleep.

This is easy and inexpensive to make. To keep costs down you may be able to purchase items from your local thrift store. I used a corkboard and my total cost was $5. Supplies: • Any size corkboard, or a good-size piece of Styrofoam • Enough material to cover — choose fabric that will match your décor • Medium-duty stapler (office stapler will not be strong enough), or duct tape • Curling ribbon (thin ribbon used to decorate gifts) and fabric ribbon • Push-pins Instructions: Place fabric face-side down on a flat surface. Put the corkboard or Styrofoam face-side down on the fabric. Cut fabric to fit the corkboard or Styrofoam leaving two to three inches extra to fold over the edges. Fold extra fabric over the edges. If using corkboard: beginning two inches below the top corner, staple across, stopping two inches above the bottom corner. If using the Styrofoam: use duct tape.

Staple or tape the opposite side next, following the same instructions as above. Be sure to pull the fabric tightly so that there are no ripples or wrinkles on the other side. Now flip it over and check to make sure you are satisfied with how smooth the fabric is. If not, remove staples or tape and redo. Pull the extra fabric over the top and staple or tape across, beginning and stopping two inches from each corner. Be sure to pull the bottom fabric tight and staple or tape. Beginning in one corner, fold fabric so that it lays flat and staple or tape. Working in the opposite corner, pull fabric tight and staple or tape as above. Repeat for the remaining two corners. Voila! You are done. Grab some fancy push-pins and you are good to go. If the fabric is too pretty and you don’t want to put holes in it, use the curling ribbon and tape a pattern onto the board so you can try out different designs before you begin to staple the actual ribbon you are going to use. Once you’ve found a pattern you like, staple fabric ribbon to the board. Slip pieces of paper into the ribbon to hold. La’Costa Godbout writes from Winnipeg

When you are ill, you might not feel like eating, but keeping your body nourished helps you fight the bacterial or viral invaders. If you are nauseated, vomiting or have diarrhea, you probably need to go easy on your system and focus on staying hydrated. Hydrate yourself with ice chips, clear broth, Gatorade or ginger ale. When your appetite begins to return, you might try the “brat” diet, which is an acronym for bananas, rice, applesauce and toast. These fairly bland foods are easy to digest. Julie Garden-Robinson, PhD, R.D., L.R.D., is a North Dakota State University Extension Service food and nutrition specialist and professor in the department of health, nutrition and exercise sciences.

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The Manitoba Co-Operator | October 18, 2012

WEATHER VANE

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I F C I R RUS C L OU DS FOR M I N W E AT H E R W I T H A FA L L I NG B A ROM E T E R , IT IS A LMOST SURE TO R A IN.

Get set for unsettled late-fall weather Issued: Monday, October 15, 2012 · Covering: October 17 – October 24, 2012 Daniel Bezte Co-operator contributor

fter a fairly nice weekend and star t to the week, it looks as though things might get a little wet. The weather models show a fairly strong area of low pressure developing over Western C a n a d a a n d t h e n m ov i n g s o u t h e a s t w a rd d u r i n g t h e middle of this week. The best chance for precipitation from this system looks to be late on Wednesday and through the day on Thursday. It looks like it will be too warm for snow, but at this time of the year it can’t be ruled out. There doesn’t look to be a strong push of cold air behind this system, as high temperatures to end the week and to start the weekend are expected to be around the 10 C mark. We’ll also see a mix of sun and clouds as weak low pressure dominates the region. Later in the weekend the weather models show a large upper trough of low pressure

forming over Central Canada. This trough, combined with building high pressure over Alaska and the Yukon, will begin pushing cold air southward. High temperatures will cool down by a couple of degrees each day next week so by Wednesday we can expect highs only to be in the low single digits. Conditions will also remain unstable, with areas of low pressure moving through Manitoba every couple of days. So far it looks as though only showers can be expected to start next week, but once again, flurries can’t be ruled out. Looking further ahead the models show a retur n to milder conditions near the end of next week, so fall doesn’t look to be over yet. Usual temperature range for this period: Highs, 4 to 16 C; lows, -6 to 4 C. Probability of precipitation falling as snow: 40 per cent. Daniel Bezte is a teacher by profession with a BA (Hon.) in geography, specializing in climatology, from the U of W. He operates a computerized weather station near Birds Hill Park. Contact him with your questions and comments at daniel@bezte.ca.

WEATHER MAP - WESTERN CANADA

1 Month (30 Days) Accumulated Precipitation (Prairie Region) September 12, 2012 to October 11, 2012

1 - 5 mm 5 - 9 mm 9 - 13 mm 13 - 16 mm 16 - 20 mm 20 - 24 mm 24 - 28 mm 28 - 32 mm 32 - 36 mm 36 - 40 mm 40 - 44 mm 44 - 48 mm 48 - 52 mm 52 - 56 mm 56 - 60 mm 60 - 63 mm 63 - 67 mm 67 - 71 mm Extent of Agricultural Land Lakes and Rivers

Produced using near real-time data that has undergone initial quality control. The map may not be accurate for all regions due to data availability and data errors. Copyright © 2012 Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada Prepared by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s National Agroclimate Information Service (NAIS). Data provided through partnership with Environment Canada, Natural Resources Canada, and many Provincial agencies.

Created: 10/12/12 www.agr.gc.ca/drought

This issue’s map shows the total amount of precipitation that fell across the Prairies during the 30-day period ending Oct. 11. Significant precipitation fell at the two extremes, with eastern Manitoba and far-western Alberta seeing upward of 50 millimetres. In between, amounts were very light, with much of central Saskatchewan seeing fewer than five mm.

The science behind snow fences The right placement can save a lot of shovelling this winter By Daniel Bezte CO-OPERATOR CONTRIBUTOR

ith winter just around the corner and some of us already having its first taste, I felt that it might be appropriate to write about something winter related. As I was putting up my own snow fence the idea just came to me. I knew I had written about snow fences before, but when I looked back, I discovered it has been over three years since I last touched on this subject. So I think it’s appropriate we revisit this topic because you never know, this might just be the winter we really need them! The information I used for this article came from a number of different sources and I’ve tried to summarize the information as best I could. For most of us, the No. 1 reason for putting up a snow fence is to prevent snowdrifts from forming where we don’t want them to — usually roads and driveways. The second major reason for building a snow fence is to try to capture snow in a particular area — either to use the snowmelt in the spring or to provide ground cover and insulation in the winter.

In either case, the biggest mistake made when putting up a snow fence is not figuring out the capacity of the fence, or determining how much blowing snow, on average, the fence needs to capture. To estimate the quantity of blowing snow you could expect in a typical winter, you first need to figure out the fetch, or distance where wind can pick up snow and then deposit it. For most

typical winter most regions will expect around 100 cm of snow. On average, about 70 per cent of this snow will be relocated (moved by the wind from where it fell, to a new location), but this depends greatly on how much natural trapping capacity there is (tall grasses, ditches, etc.) prior to the snow reaching your snow fence. If we use an example of a wide-open cultivated field

If a snow fence is too small, once its capacity is full it will no longer be able to prevent drifting downwind.

regions across the Prairies, the prevailing wind direction during blowing snow events is either north or south, so you need to determine how much open space there is in those directions. If you have huge wide-open spaces around you, then you don’t need to worry about distances longer than about four kilometres. Snow amounts across the Prair ies var y greatly from year to year, but during a

with a fetch length of around 500 metres, you could expect around 25 tonnes of snow to be transported per metre over the winter. This amount increases to around 100 tonnes per metre for fetches over 3,000 metres in length. So what does this mean? It means a snow fence will need to be sized and placed so it can capture this amount of snow. If a snow fence is too small, once its capacity is full it will

no longer be able to prevent drifting downwind. Also, if the fence is placed too close to the area you are trying to protect, the size of the drift may eventually cover the area, making the situation even worse. The main feature of a snow fence determining how much snow will be captured is the height of the fence. To capt u re 2 5 t o n n e s p e r m e t re yo u n e e d a f e n c e a ro u n d four feet tall. To capture 100 tonnes per metre you’ll need a fence around eight feet tall. Ty p i c a l l y, p re - m a d e s n ow fences are four to five feet tall, but most people don’t realize a small gap of around six inches should be left at the bottom of the fence and the ground. This gap helps to optimize the catching ability of the fence, and on a four-foot fence this extra six inches in height can increase the capacity of the fence by 30 per cent. For most places in our region, a 4.5- to 5.5-foot snow fence will do the job. If you find your situation needs a higher fence, you can either put the effort into increasing the height, or put up a double snow fence — two snow fences running parallel to each other, spaced using the guidelines in the next paragraph.

A rule of thumb for the placement of a snow fence is that a fully grown drift can stretch downwind around 35 times the height of the fence. Therefore, a 4.5-foot fence is capable of producing a drift around 150 feet in length, but remember, this is the maximum length and in some years we never get enough snow or blowing snow to develop a full-size drift. When installing the fence, it should be placed perpendicular to the prevailing wind direction and should extend up to 10 times the fence height in either direction of the area that the fence is trying to protect. This will help take into account variation in wind direction. This means if the area you are trying to protect is 300 feet wide, your fence should extend around 50 feet past this area in each direction, giving you a 400foot fence. While nothing can beat your own personal experience when placing your snow fences, understanding how and why snow fences can work will help you tweak your current setup, allowing you to get the most bang for buck. So while you never know just what type of winter we’ll have this year, a little forethought can go a long way when it comes to capturing snow.