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Regulations, farmer voice needed in post-CWB monopoly world Some industry observers say an open market isn’t necessarily a free one

By Allan Dawson co-operator staff

wo vocal advocates for deregulating Western Canada’s wheat marketing are now suggesting farmers need a strong voice and new regulations to protect them from the open market. While free enterprise is the best economic system, it only works when transactions are voluntary and there is true competition, Paul Earl, a former lobbyist against the Canadian Wheat Board single desk for United Grain Growers and the Western Canadian Wheat Growers Association, told the recent Fields on Wheels conference.

Earl, a PhD in history who is now acting director of the University of Manitoba’s Transport Institute, said market intervention is justified when there is a power imbalance. “The end of farmer control in the industry comes precisely at a time when we see economic and social forces within free enterprise today looking a heck of a lot like it looked in 1900,” Earl said. “In other words, very substantial imbalances of power (between farmers and rail and grain companies).” It was these “imbalances” in the late 19th century and early 20th that drove farmers to create their own co-operative grain companies — United Grain Growers (UGG), the Prairie Pools and ultimately the Canadian Wheat Board, to get some “power in the marketplace,” he noted. “It was a period when arguably free enterprise wasn’t working as it should.” “And of course they got it. The Pools and the wheat board were extremely powerful organizations. Lo and behold that power was not always exercised in the best way.” See POST-CWB on page 6 »

Now that the once-mighty farmer-owned co-operatives are relegated to the history books and museums like Elevator Row in Inglis, farmers are at a disadvantage in the marketplace, speakers at the recent Fields on Wheels conference said.

Think-tank report boosts farmers’ green credentials KAP president says this year’s combination of flooding and water scarcity shows it’s time for “a rethink” By Daniel Winters co-operator staff

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anitoba farm groups are lauding a report from a leading think-tank that backs the idea of rewarding farmers for their role in protecting the environment. The report from the nonpartisan Macdonald-Laurier Institute is further evidence “that incentive programs like ecological goods and services are

going to be much more effective at meeting society’s objectives than more regulation, oversight and hiring more enforcement officers,” said Cam Dahl, general manager of Manitoba Beef Producers. Recent events in this province have underscored the need for this approach, added Doug Chorney, president of Keystone Agricultural Producers. “There’s an opportunity here for people to do a rethink, given

the experiences of flooding and water scarcity in the same growing season, two years in a row in Manitoba,” said Chorney. Manitoba was a Canadian pioneer in this area, with KAP designing the Alternative Land Use Services (ALUS) program, which provides small payments for preserving riparian areas or fragile eco-systems, or providing other “ecological services.” Some pilot projects were initiated here but the idea has been

more strongly embraced in areas such as Ontario’s Norfolk County. The new research paper, titled “The Greening of Canadian Agriculture,” calls on government to take a closer look at the effectiveness of ALUS projects as well as other ecological goods and services projects undertaken by government and groups such as the Nature Conservancy Canada and Ducks Unlimited Canada. See GREEN REPORT on page 7 »

HUMMING: So far, so good for post-CWB grain movement » PAGE 7

The Manitoba Co-operator | November 22, 2012

INSIDE

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Did farming make us less intelligent?

Preparing the way Pork council looks at sow stall alternatives

Today, executives are rewarded for bad decisions

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FEATURE Dig a little deeper Scientist promotes soil-based solutions

recent study in the journal Trends in Genetics argues that humans lost the evolutionary pressure to be smart once we started living in dense agricultural settlements several thousand years ago. “The development of our intellectual abilities and the optimization of thousands of intelligence genes probably occurred in relatively non-verbal, dispersed groups of peoples (living) before our ancestors emerged from Africa,” said study author Gerald Crabtree, a researcher at Stanford University, in a statement. The study says early humans had to be constantly on their toes to find food and shelter, and to be on the alert for predators. But after the spread of agriculture, providing regular access to stored food, genes responsible for intelligence were under less pressure from the daily challenge of staying alive. “A hunter-gatherer who did not correctly conceive a solution to providing food or shelter probably died, along with his/her

A caveman kept his brain sharp by being on constant guard against predators. photo: thinkstock

progeny, whereas a modern Wall Street executive who made a similar conceptual mistake would receive a substantial bonus and be a more attractive mate. Clearly, extreme selection is a thing of the past,” the researchers write in the journal article.

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The Manitoba Co-operator | November 22, 2012

Western grain system humming so far this crop year It’s too soon to say how much is due to the elimination of the CWB’s monopoly, says Mark Hemmes By Allan Dawson

“Is this all about the CWB? No, I’m not ready to say that yet. But I can tell you things are looking really good...”

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a n a d a’s g r a i n - h a n dling and transportation system performed above average during the first 13 weeks of the new crop year, but it’s too soon to tell if there’s a connection with ending of the Canadian Wheat Board’s monopoly, according to Mark Hemmes, president of Quorum Corporation, the firm hired by the federal government to monitor system performance. There were near-record grain car unloads at Vancouver in recent weeks, Hemmes told the Fields on Wheels conference in Winnipeg Nov. 9. “Is this all about the CWB? No, I’m not ready to say that yet,” he said. “But I can tell you things are looking really good and this has got to do with the amount of volume that’s moving through and the kind of good weather that we’ve had and the fact that the railways went into this crop year with a mindset that nobody is going to blame us for this (if movement suffered).”

Not the same

When the Australian Wheat Board lost its monopoly several years ago, logistical mayhem followed as companies eager to lock up market share oversold pipeline capacity. It took some months for exports to smooth out. That hasn’t happened here. In fact, grain company officials and open-market supporters pre-

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Grain monitor Mark Hemmes says the grain pipeline worked exceptionally well during the first 13 weeks of the current crop year, but adds it’s too soon to tell what the impact of ending the wheat board’s monopoly has been. photo: allan dawson

dicted system performance would improve post-CWB monopoly because companies would control all grain movement themselves. It’s too soon to credit the demise of the board’s single desk, but had performance declined many people would be blaming the open market, said Richard Wansbutter, Viterra’s vice-president government and commercial relations. “Three or four months isn’t a trend necessarily, but I’ve got to tell you it’s moving in the right direction,” he said as the meeting concluded. Thunder Bay moved more grain in September and October than during the same period since 1998, said Tim Heney, chief executive officer of the Thunder Bay Port Authority. Hemmes credited it partly to Thunder Bay’s ability to turn cars around faster, translating into more attractive freight rates.

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Above average

Above-average system performance so far this crop year follows above-average performance last crop year, during which the wheat still had a monopoly on the sale of western wheat and barley destined for export of domestic human consumption. “It was probably the best year in the 12 years we’re looking at it under the grain-monitoring program,” Hemmes said. There were improvements in every category from car unloads and car cycles, to the time grain was stored in the country and total time in the system. Last year

Producer cars still here

Hemmes said he expected producer cars to disappear, but they haven’t. “So t h e short lines we were concerned about seem to be doing

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Thunder Bay also received more ocean vessels during the same period than over the past four or five years, Heney said.

grain was in the system a total of 49 days after being delivered to a country elevator, compared to 78 days in 1999-2000. Loaded transit times for grain cars fell to an average of 5.5 days from 8.5 days. Concerns that the grain companies wouldn’t handle CWB grain have not come true and the three big grain companies that own 90 per cent of Vancouver’s grain export capacity are handling grain sourced by smaller companies, he said. “The bottom line — and this is what I believed — these guys are in this to move grain and to move as much as they can... and to make money and that’s the way they’ve been behaving, and that’s a good thing,” he said.

OK so far,” he said. “The jury is still out but where we thought producer cars would totally dry up, they have not.” Churchill will export about 490,000 tonnes of grain this year, which is close to average, Hemmes said. “I would have to say its (future is) fully dependent on the $9 a tonne (federal subsidy that expires in four years), after that they’re going to have to find some other way to incent the grain that way because the economics I’m not certain will be there,” he said. Leonard Gluska of the Churchill-promoting Hudson Bay Route Association, said Manitoba’s northern port has a $32-a-tonne freight advantage over Montreal when shipping from Humboldt, Sask., to Brazil. One of Churchill’s disadvantages is the grain it exports has to be held over almost a year, resulting in higher storage costs. In an interview Hemmes said Churchill is also at a disadvantage because no grain company owns a terminal there. “If you own a facility in Thunder Bay are you really inclined to use the one at Churchill?” he said. H e n e y s a i d O t t a w a’s $9-a-tonne Churchill subsidy is unfair to Thunder Bay, which is competitive without being subsidized.

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The Manitoba Co-operator | November 22, 2012

OPINION/EDITORIAL

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ast week was recognized in the U.S. as “Get Smart About Antibiotics Week,” and two coalitions came forward with statements about the growing problem of antimicrobial resistance. While they delivered the same message — protecting antibiotics is a shared responsibility — they were notably different in tone. First was an announcement that the U.S. Laura Rance Centers for Disease Control and PrevenEditor tion is joining forces with a coalition of 25 health-care organizations to curb the rise of drug-resistant “super bugs.” “How we use and protect these precious drugs must fundamentally change,” Dr. Arjun Srinivasan, associate director for health-care-associated infection prevention programs at the CDC, said in a conference call with reporters on Nov. 13. These groups warn that without action, patients could soon face a time when antibiotics are powerless to treat many of the most common infections. Dr. David Relman, president of the Infectious Diseases Society of America, which is part of the effort, said doctors are already seeing patients with bacterial infections resistant to “every antibiotic we have left.” “It will take all of us — consumers, health-care providers, researchers, policy-makers, industry, and others — to tackle this problem,” he said. Key among their recommendations is that antibiotics used in animal agriculture be allowed on a prescription-only basis. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration said the same thing last April when it asked companies to start phasing out antibiotic use for purposes such as promoting growth. Then there was a message from those living in the alternative universe — a statement issued after a three-day symposium in Columbus, Ohio co-ordinated by the National Institute for Animal Agriculture (NIAA). “Antibiotic use and antimicrobial resistance are the responsibility of all communities — human health, animal health and environmental health — and solutions will require collaboration of these health communities,” a post-conference press release tells us. It reminds us that “antibiotics dramatically improve human, animal and plant health, and increase life expectancy.” “Antimicrobial resistance is not going to go away. A historical look at antimicrobial resistance shows antimicrobial resistance is not a new phenomenon but existed before mankind.” In NIAA universe, antimicrobial resistance is a “topic” that is “subtle, complex, difficult and polarizing,” rather than an urgent public health issue requiring immediate action. “Antimicrobial resistance is not merely a consequence of use; it’s a consequence of use and misuse — and each community — animal health, human health or environmental health — is responsible for antibiotic stewardship,” said the release, which also calls for an end to finger pointing and blame on the issue. “Finding a solution is not about compromise; it’s about reaching agreement,” stated Dr. Lonnie King, dean of The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine. “We (animal health, human health and environmental health communities) need to focus on interests and not positions and initiate options for mutual gain. We need to find common ground — something we all can agree to when we disagree on other issues.” Huh? Without pointing any fingers, we’d like to suggest a starting point. How about this for common ground? Antibiotics should be available by prescription only, whether they are used for humans or livestock. And they should only be used to treat illness, not used as growth promoters or as an alternative to preventive management. That is already how these important drugs are used in humans, so animal industry needs to play catch-up. You don’t buy these drugs for human use at a pharmacy unless you’ve seen a doctor first. It’s not foolproof; it is widely recognized that doctors have overprescribed in the past. But professional medical organizations are taking steps to remedy that. Right now, there is no way to bring accountability into how these drugs are used on animals, nor is there any willingness by the industry to go there. In Canada, it’s not clear who should take responsibility. Human drugs are under federal control, veterinarians are provincially regulated. No one is even monitoring how much is used or how these drugs are used in livestock, except to check for residues in meat. In the U.S., animal agriculture uses about 30 million pounds of antibiotics, more than four times the amount sold for human use. That fact alone suggests regulation is coming. The U.S. is moving much more quickly on this issue than Canada, despite the counter lobby from animal industry. Canada needs to pick up the pace, if for no other reason than protecting access to our biggest export market. laura@fbcpublishing.com

The reason farmers sought market power back then Are the same reasons they need it now The following contains excerpts from comments to the recent Fields on Wheels conference by Paul Earl, who has a PhD in history and is acting director of the University of Manitoba’s Transport Institute. Earl spent many years working for United Grain Growers and the Western Canadian Grain Growers Association lobbying the federal government to end the Canadian Wheat Board’s monopoly. He reflected on why the Prairie grain co-operatives, which he argues were opposed to free enterprise, became so powerful.

his was the period of the so-called “robber barons.” It was a period when arguably free enterprise really wasn’t working as it should. They weren’t the only people identifying problems with free enterprise at the time. It’s arguable that unequal power had developed in the latter part of the 19th century and in the early 20th. This was actually free enterprise malfunctioning at the time because of power relationships. Adam Smith had even foreseen this. An important assumption within free enterprise is that economic contracts are voluntary. If they’re not voluntary then it’s not free enterprise. So if you have imbalances of power free enterprise starts to be unfree... it starts to malfunction. And what they tried to do with United Grain Growers, with the Pools and eventually with the Canadian Wheat Board was level the playing field — give farmers control and power in the marketplace. And of course they got it. The Pools and the wheat board were extremely powerful organizations. Lo and behold that power was not always exercised in the best way.

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What strikes me as worthy of a great deal of thought is that the deregulation of the grain industry and the end of farmers’ involvement — because the pools are gone, UGG is gone, the Canadian Wheat Board is gone — the end of that farmer control in the industry comes precisely at a time when we see economic and social forces within free enterprise today looking a heck of a lot like it looked in 1900, in other words, very substantial imbalances of power. So I think this is something farmers should be thinking about. My own thinking, having spent a lot of time looking at the grain industry and thinking about this business of how free enterprise operates is this: First of all there is no doubt that free enterprise works better than the alternatives. But the second thing is that free enterprise only works if the fundamental assumptions hold. And this most important fundamental assumption is all contracts are voluntary. And thirdly in order for free enterprise to work successfully sometimes interventions are necessary. And mostly those interventions are necessary to balance economic power. Farmers have to think what they have lost in terms of farmer control. Is it something they need to find a new way to implement? Will they find themselves over the next 10, 20, 30 years disadvantaged by imbalances in the marketplace? I don’t have answers to these questions, but I think they are questions that should be addressed. My own finding from all my old friends at the wheat growers is that farmer control has such a bad odour — there are so many bad examples of how it should not have been done over the last 50 years — that they don’t even want to talk about it. In that I think they are short sighted and I think that perhaps is one of the major issues about deregulation going forward.

November, 1928

he front page of the November, 1928 issue of The Scoop Shovel featured information on the Campbell Farming Corporation in Montana, which had 95,000 owned and leased acres, with 65,000 acres plowed and 45,000 in crop each year. It owned 56 tractors, 500, 14-inch plow bottoms, 60, 12-foot drills, 50, 10-foot discs, 72 binders 100 harrow sections, nine threshing machines, 21 combines and 200 wagons. It could plow 1,000 acres per day, seed 2,000 acres, harvest 2,000 acres and thresh 30,000 bushels. According to a summary of records held by the Montana Historical Society, founder Thomas Campbell later had to reduce the acreage of leased land due to the drought and Depression, but nevertheless continued to lease approximately 35,000 acres and bought 15,000 acres from individual Indian families and from neighbouring ranchers. With a partner, he later operated an even larger ranch and farm in New Mexico. He was an adviser to the Soviet government in the early 1930s in setting up State farms and during the Second World War, he enlisted in the army and served as an adviser on mechanization of military transportation.

The Manitoba Co-operator | November 22, 2012

COMMENT/FEEDBACK

After beef’s biggest recall: What’s next? The reopening of the XL beef plant at Brooks is not the end of troubles for the Canadian beef industry By Fred Hays policy analyst, alberta beef producers | calgary

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h e p a s t t w o m o n t h s h a ve seen considerable turmoil in Alberta’s beef sector because of the XL beef recall. Although there has been some relief with the JBS takeover there could still be a long way to go. Canada’s beef sector has been influenced by a number of factors: • Grass. Western Canada’s cow-calf sector grew because of an abundance of prairie grass and water. The feedlot and packing sectors developed close to the cattle. • Overabundance of feed grains. The Crow rate subsidized movement of grains to Eastern Canada until it was eliminated 1995. The feeding industry is southern Alberta flourished with this policy change. • The dollar. There is a strong correlation between the exchange rate and cattle prices. In January, 2002 the loonie dropped to 62 cents U.S. compared to parity today. Historically, for every one per cent change in the exchange rate, cattle prices move by a little over one per cent in the opposite direction. • BSE was devastating to the sector, with losses calculated at $7 billion. The industry still feels the effects. • Rethinking of Canadian government agriculture policy and support. The Canadian government has in the past been prepared to assist food production as a way to sustain the country’s food supply. It is less concerned these days about food security, evident with the changes to Growing Forward 2. • Reduced Canadian and Alberta b e e f c ow n u m b e r s. T h e b e e f cow herd has decreased in 2012 by 24 per cent since the high of two million head in 2005. This

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The pivotal part of Canada’s beef sector is now controlled by head offices in Minnesota and Brazil.

number equals the cow inventory in 1993. • U.S. drought. Corn production is projected to be about 13 per cent less than it was for 2011 with the lowest production since 2006. Pasture acres have been affected dramatically. • Barley acreage and prices. In 2 0 1 2 b a r l e y a c re s i n A l b e r t a decreased by over 20 per cent compared with five years ago. Feed barley prices in Lethbridge have gone from $165 to $270 per tonne, an increase of over 60 per cent. This reduces the price for feeder cattle. • Resurgence of risk. The most relevant risk is margin risk, not price risk. At the same time, conventional tools to manage operation risk are becoming less effective. • Growth, consolidation and structural change. During the past 20 years Lakeside Farm Industries has been through several ownership changes. Mitsubishi, Iowa Beef Producers, Tyson and Nilsson brothers were all involved before JBS. Two beef packers now own 80 per cent of Canada’s processing; two plants process 70 per cent of Canada’s beef. Recently because of low cattle numbers these plants have been running at 70 per cent capacity. There are problems with plant staffing, with packers relying on

CGC legislation debated many times I would like to correct the many inaccuracies contained in a recent Manitoba Co-operator article about our government’s Safe Food for Canadian Act (S-11) and changes to the Canadian Grain Act (CGA). Let me start by first assuring readers that when it comes to food safety, the health of Canadians is our government’s top priority. Bill S-11 is an important piece of legislation that modernizes Canada’s already world-class food safety system. To say that S-11 has been rushed through Parliament does not match the facts. This legislation has been debated numerous times in both the Senate and the House of Commons. S-11 has been studied in both the Senate and House of Commons agriculture committees for over 20 hours during which 46 witnesses appeared (including the minister of agriculture on two occasions). Both the Senate and House agriculture committees have done

Kansas feedlots such as this one could soon contain more Canadian feeders.

foreign workers. This is not exactly optimistic.

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P u r d u e Un i v e r s i t y e c o n o m i s t Michael Boehlje has assessed how North American agriculture trends are affecting Western Canada. He cautioned that “unanticipated surprises” could dramatically alter the industry. Some of this would be the effects of consolidation and concentration along the entire value chain. The pivotal part of Canada’s beef sector is now controlled by head offices in Minnesota and Brazil. They are controlling the future of the Canadian beef business: Canada has become a branch office. They run multinational businesses that compete with Canadian product and distribution. To some, involvement of JBS is a godsend ensuring fed cattle can be sold on a local market and feeder

their due diligence in their study S-11. Going forward we will work with stakeholders to ensure that the regulations support them as they work to produce safe food. Finally, regarding the changes our government is making to the Canada Grains Act, these changes will further modernize Canada’s grain industry and were expected by industry stakeholders. The changes have already been studied by the House of Commons agriculture committee and are now in the Senate agriculture Committee for further review. Pierre Lemieux, MP Parliamentary secretary to the minister of agriculture

Don’t use Tordon in ditches Regarding the Nov. 8 article, “Concerns raised about Tordon sprayed in ditches,” by Allan

prices will be partway reasonable. However, the long-term positioning of Canadian producers needs to be discussed now, not six months from now. What will happen next year when the four big packers, including JBS, 30 per cent of which is owned by Brazil’s government, and Cargill in the U.S. begin downsizing, as projected, because of the drought? How will this affect the Canadian packing, feeding and cow-calf sectors? As in the past, significant vertical supply chain functions will return t o m o re o p e n - m a rk e t a r ra n g e ments with tight strategic alliances between buyers and sellers. More Canadian feeder cattle could be shipped south to American feedlots and more fed cattle could be shipped south to American packers to buoy their lines. And there could be fewer Canadian feedlots and packers able to compete in this market arena.

Dawson, the question that I ask is “Where is the justification and common sense, of spraying this ‘poison’ along country roadsides to control spurge and unwanted weeds?” There isn’t any. This is a deadly substance. It was used during the Vietnam War (known as Agent White with 2,4-D) in areas where Agent Orange was unsuccessful. Tordon, a trade name for picloram is the most persistent of its family of herbicides. It does not adhere to soil and so may leach to groundwater, and has in fact been detected there. Anyone who uses manure as fertilizer should check to make certain that the animal source has not grazed on picloramtreated hay, as the manure still has killing potential to broadleaf plants. Why are we so eager to repeat the mistakes and lessons of the past? Haven’t we learned anything? Apparently not. John Fefchak Virden, Man.

The Manitoba Co-operator | November 22, 2012

FROM PAGE ONE POST-CWB Continued from page 1

Earl said the West’s grain handling and transportation system stagnated from the end of the Second World War until the 1970s because of excessive regulation. He blamed the wheat board’s total control of grain transportation and the Crow (regulated) grain freight rate. Now Canada’s grain industry operates on a commercial basis. With UGG, the Pools and monopoly CWB, gone, farmers have lost a political voice. “If you look back thousands of years agriculture is always political,” he said. “And it’s always political because we all have to eat.” Much of the control farmers once held in the grain industr y was through the Pools and wheat board. Farmers who fought to end the board’s monopoly don’t want to discuss farmer control because “it has such a bad odour,” Earl said. “I think that’s short sighted. And I think that perhaps is one of the major issues about deregulation going forward... farmers should be thinking about.” His concerns are shared by John De Pape, a marketing consultant and blogger, who said ending the wheat board’s monopoly is akin to removing a tree, roots and all. Something needs to fill the hole. “Many people have the attitude, ‘well, that’s done, the market will take care of itself,’” said De Pape, who frequently criticized the board’s single desk and its operations on his blog. “And I’m not one in that school.” Many small grain companies relied on the wheat board to assist them in the market, he said. “Some of these smaller companies are going to have a hard time competing with the big companies, which shall remain nameless,” De Pape said. “But it certainly behooves us to give

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John De Pape left) and Paul Earl are longtime advocates of deregulation of the Canadian Wheat Board, but they still see a role for regulation to address power imbalances in the new open market. photos: allan dawson

“The end of farmer control in the industry comes precisely at a time when we see economic and social forces within free enterprise today looking a heck of a lot like it looked in 1900.” Paul Earl

them a fighting chance because they built their business models around the old system. “From my perspective regulation is a lot like cholesterol — there are good regulations and bad regulations,” he said. The futures market, for example, is highly regulated, De Pape said. “So regulation isn’t necessarily a bad thing.” Open markets need information to function properly. To

that end it should be mandatory for grain sales to be reported to a government agency weekly, just as they are in the United States, he said. “It is vital information so you know what business has been going on, particularly if you’re a smaller guy,” De Pape said. “I think it’s important and nobody is going to do it unless it’s mandated so let’s get on it. “We don’t have (reports on)

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vessel lineups any more. We’re losing information, we’re going backwards so I think if the government does anything it should step up to the plate and provide that information.” The Canadian Grain Co m m i s s i o n c o l l e c t s a n d reports a lot of information on grain stocks, movement and exports. It’s a “public good” and should be paid for by taxpayers, not the grain infantry, he said.

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The government should also play a role in who is allowed to advise farmers on marketing, according to De Pape. Futures market advisers in the United States must meet specific requirements set by government regulators. “We have nothing like that here,” he said. “These farm consultants, all they have to be able to do is hook up a telephone and a computer and get business cards and they’re in business. And that scares me.” Canadian grain dealers must be bonded by the grain commission, but a market adviser doesn’t, De Pape said. “It’s kind of a double-edged sword,” he said. “I think farmers can do well by hiring good, intelligent advisers, but I think there needs to be some kind on regulatory control on it as well.” Ending the wheat board’s monopoly is a historic change. “I think we have a great opportunity to get this right because it is such a big change,” he said. allan@fbcpublishing.com

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Costly U.S. wheat has livestock producers seeking other feeds By Mark Weinraub chicago / reuters

U.S. livestock producers are trying to cut the amount of wheat they plan to use in their feed rations as prices have rallied to their highest level against corn in 21 months. But supplies of feed substitutes are scarce, analysts said. “We do not have a lot of corn out here to compensate for it,” said Jerry Gidel, chief feed grain analyst for Rice Dairy. “I guess we will be feeding quite a few different things. Everyone is going to be scrambling to try to find something.” The spread between the benchmark Chicago Board of Trade wheat and corn contracts surged 122 per cent since the start of the summer even as corn supplies tightened due to the cropdevastating drought that withered crops across the Midwest. Both corn and wheat prices rallied during the summer, but wheat has held on to its gains better than corn. Wheat prices have dropped 11 per cent from their summer peak while corn is off nearly 16 per cent. Part of the recent pressure on corn has been better-than-expected yields in the Midwest harvest. But the overall U.S. corn crop, at an estimated 10.725 billion bushels, is still smaller than last year’s 12.358 billion. The smaller corn supply forced livestock and poultry producers to boost the amount of wheat they fed their animals. Nutritionally, wheat offers more protein than corn but less energy from fat, so most operations have to tinker with rations. The spread between the two commodities peaked at a $1.611/4 premium for wheat earlier this month, its highest since Feb. 14, 2011, before dropping to $1.333/4 by Nov. 13. Feed use and residual for wheat is forecast to be 315 million bushels this crop year, the most in 14 years and nearly double the amount livestock and poultry producers used a year earlier. But even with corn feed and residual use projected at 4.15 billion bushels — down sharply from the USDA’s pre-drought forecast of 5.45 billion bushels — there’s a scramble for supply. “We do not really have enough corn to be comfortable,” said Joe Barker, branch manager at CHS Hedging in Kansas City. “We actually need to feed some wheat.” Waning demand for U.S. corn supplies on the export market as well as declining demand from unprofitable ethanol producers could relieve some pressure, but much of the newly available corn would be eagerly sucked up by the livestock industry. Analysts expect livestock producers to continue to adjust feed rations and make more changes on the fly due to market gyrations. “They will make changes weekly based on whatever is the best value they can get whether it’s corn, DDGs (distillers dried grain), wheat,” said Al Kluis of Kluis Commodities. “They change quickly because prices are at such historic highs.”

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Farmers are now recognized as the largest group of private rural landholders who can influence environmental outcomes by providing ecological goods and services (EG&S). “This shift creates a new legislative potential, whereby farmers can be encouraged to produce ecological goods and services,” stated the paper, written by a team from the George Morris Centre in Guelph, Ontario. And rather than try to create a one-size-fits-all policy, the emphasis should be on seeing what works and allow policies to “evolve and improve with experience.” The paper says support for ecological goods and services seems to be growing, with politicians in both Manitoba and Ontario offering support for this approach during recent provincial elections. The federal government has also proposed creating a National Conservation Plan and Chorney said government

officials he’s talked to in the past year have suggested elements of ALUS or other ecological goods and services programs could be part of the federal plan. Although he hasn’t had a chance to read the report, he said “it speaks to the fact that a lot of good work has been done in this area.” The Greening of Canadian Agriculture report points to projects like the one in Norfolk County, a highly erodible sand plain that used to be the heart of Canadian tobacco production. A pilot project started with a handful of farms has expanded to encompass more than 140 operations and over 1,000 acres of projects. However, the report is critical of “squandering” investments through “poorly designed policy experiments” whose results are not properly measured and evaluated. “As a result neither farmers nor Canadians are able to do as much as they might to enhance rural Canada’s ecology,” it stated. The paper also examined

approaches used in Europe, the U.S., and Australia, but concludes most were either flawed or unsuited to Canadian circumstances. The authors also look at proposals to create a conservation plan for Canada to assess the currently existing natural capital such as soil and water quality, and the rate at which that capital is being depleted. Such proposals normally include mechanisms by which those who degrade Canada’s natural capital are forced to pay the cost of such degradation, giving them an incentive to preserve rather than destroy it. The absence of agreed valuations of natural capital, as well as important regional differences, are just some of the obstacles that would have to be overcome to make this approach work in Canada, the report states. A Manitoba Beef Producers proposal from 2009 that attracted the authors’ attention focused on the problem that economic incentives currently

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WHAT’S UP Please forward your agricultural events to daveb@fbcpublish ing.com or call 204-944-5762. Nov. 24: Manitoba Sheep Association district meeting, 1 p.m., Memorial Hall, 145 McDonald, Warren. For more info call 204-421-9434 or email mb@ mbsheep.ca. Nov. 26: Keystone Agricultural Producers District 5 meeting, 7:30 p.m., Community Centennial Centre, 11 Thompson Ave., Garson. Non-members welcome to attend, discuss proposed spring wheat and barley organizations. For more info call 204-697-1140. Nov. 27: Keystone Agricultural Producers District 2 meeting, 7:30 p.m., Friendship Centre, 134 Broadway St., Holland. Nonmembers welcome to attend, discuss proposed spring wheat and barley organizations. For more info call 204-697-1140. Nov. 27-28: Manitoba Ranchers’ Forum, Victoria Inn, 3550 Victoria Ave., Brandon. For more info or to register, call MAFRI at 204-6222006 or visit mbforagecouncil. mb.ca.

Big, early and high-quality harvest eases transition to post-single-desk era Top company official says privatization plan will be ready by 2016 By Allan Dawson CO-OPERATOR STAFF

large and high-quality crop along with an early harvest was just what the doctor ordered to ease the transition to the post-singledesk era, says the CWB’s chief operating officer. “I can’t imagine what we’d all be going through... if we were talking about a crop that was predominantly (No.) 3 red (spring wheat) with falling number issues,” Ward Weisensel said at the 17th annual Fields on Wheels conference. “It would be unbelievable.” Low quality ups the logistical challenge because it requires more segregation of grain to meet customers’ quality specifications, but this year’s wheat crop is grading mainly No. 1 and 2 with protein averaging 13.8 per cent, he said.

Grain unloads at Vancouver during the first quarter of the current crop year have been above average. However, earlier this month, there were 20 to 25 grain ships waiting to be loaded at Vancouver, Weisensel told reporters later. Normally there’d be around 10 but rain has hampered loading. The loss of the single desk — which Weisensel called the biggest change in his 21-year career — has, not surprisingly, resulted in some unexpected things, he said. For example, nearby terminal capacity is not being fully used. “When you have assets, you want to make sure they are fully utilized all the time,” Weisensel said. To fill that capacity, grain companies have to make money on their export sales, which means buyers either

“It could be a missed opportunity though because if we miss the utilization of capacity now you can’t get it back and that may mean we won’t be able to move all the grain prior to new crop coming on.” WARD WEISENSEL

have to pay more or farmers take less, or both, he added. “It could be a missed opportunity though because if we miss the utilization of capacity now you can’t get it back and that may mean we won’t be able to move all the grain prior to new crop coming on,” he said. “If you don’t use it, that revenue stream is gone — you never get it back. It’s like a jet leaving with empty seats.” Weisensel admitted reach-

ing agreements with grain companies to handle CWB grain also took longer than he expected. “We underestimated a lot of the complexities around the relationships between the grain companies and wheat board.” As well, high grain prices “make pooling a more iffy option for farmers,” he said. Continued on next page »

Nov. 29: Keystone Agricultural Producers District 1 meeting, 7:30 p.m., Royal Canadian Legion, 102 Oak St., Melita. Non-members welcome to attend, discuss proposed spring wheat and barley organizations. For more info call 204-697-1140. Dec. 3-4: Manitoba Conservation Districts Association conference, Keystone Centre, Brandon. Keynote speaker: David Suzuki. For more info visit www.mcda.ca or call 204-570-0164. December 5-6: Manitoba Seed Growers’ Association annual meeting and 2013 Seed Guide launch, Victoria Inn, 3550 Victoria Ave., Brandon. For more info call 204-745-6274, email jennifer. stow@seedmanitoba.ca or visit www.seedmanitoba.ca. Dec. 6: Prairie Oat Growers Association annual general meeting, Ramada Saskatoon, 806 Idylwyld Dr. N., Saskatoon. For more info call 306-530-8545 or visit www.poga.ca. Dec. 10-12: Canadian Forage and Grassland Association annual general meeting, Radisson Plaza Mississauga Toronto Airport, 175 Derry Rd. E., Mississauga, Ont. For more info visit www.canadianfga. ca or call 204-726-9393. 2013 Jan. 6-7: Manitoba Forage Seed Conference, Victoria Inn, 1808 Wellington Ave., Winnipeg. For more info visit www.forageseed. net. Jan. 14: Manitoba Farm and Rural Support Services free workshop on sleeplessness with Dr. Carlyle Smith, 7-9 p.m., MAFRI GO Office, 1129 Queens Ave., Brandon. To register call 1-866-367-3276 or 204-571-4183. Jan. 16: Manitoba Farm and Rural Support Services workshop on sleeplessness, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Super 8, 1457 Main St. S., Dauphin. Registration $20, lunch included. Pre-register at 1-866367-3276 or 204-571-4183. Jan. 17: Manitoba Farm and Rural Support Services workshop on sleeplessness, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Royal Canadian Legion, 425 Brown Ave., Neepawa. Registration $20, lunch included. Pre-register at 1-866-367-3276 or 204-571-4183.

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The CWB, now a government-owned, for-profit grain company, must be privatized or wound down by Aug. 1, 2017. The company’s goal is to present its privatization plan to the federal government a year ahead of the deadline, Weisensel said. “Depending on how we privatize this, you’re going to be seeking capital from the marketplace so you don’t want to be caught in a time frame where it’s not a good time to do it and you’re up against a deadline,” he said. The CWB is also looking at acquiring its own grainhandling facilities, but Weisensel wouldn’t speculate on whether it will build new elevators or buy existing ones. Canada’s elevator capacity could also increase as new companies, such as Cenex Har vest States, Bunge and Noble Grain, enter the western Canadian market, he said. “In the previous environment, they saw us as their Canadian origination strategy,” he said. “Now they’ve g o t t o l o o k a t a d i f f e re n t approach.” Asked if the CWB might merge with an existing grain

Final, final board payment expected in January By Allan Dawson CO-OPERATOR STAFF

Some unexpected things occurred after the wheat board monopoly was abolished, CWB chief operating officer Ward Weisensel told the Fields on Wheels meeting. PHOTO: ALLAN DAWSON

company, Weisensel replied: “Everything is on the table. It’s just a question of how it fits and how it fits where we want to place ourselves strategically within the marketplace.” CWB president and CEO Ian White has said previously he hopes farmers will play a role in the company’s future ownership.

Preparing for an open market was akin to star ting a grain company almost from scratch, Weisensel said. The first priority was downsizing to 100 employees from 430 based on the expectation the new CWB would market much less grain. “If you can’t get the balance

The final, final payment from the old Canadian Wheat Board won’t be made until at least January. Normally, the board’s final payments for the previous crop year are issued in December. “That’s not going to happen because there are that many more accounting issues to make sure they are dealt with tied into the transition (to the open market) etc.,” said CWB’s chief operating officer Ward Weisensel. “There will be a lot more oversight from the federal government in terms of this last payment. We’re not totally in control, but that’s what we’re aiming for.” However, an interim payment has been approved for the 2011-12 crop year and is just around the corner, Weisensel said. allan@fbcpublishing.com

sheet right at the start of the business, the rest is a moot point,” Weisensel said. The company’s transition to the open market was also made possible because the federal government provided $350 million in capital and is also guaranteeing its borrowings, he said. The move stirred contro-

versy since some of the capital is coming from the CWB’s contingency fund, which many farm groups argue should be returned to farmers since it’s money collected from them. Ottawa says wheat board assets belong to the government. allan@fbcpublishing.com

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Recent softness in the Canadian dollar is expected to remain until the new year, according to a currency analyst with RBC Capital Markets. The loonie has slipped since the U.S. presidential election on Nov. 6, largely because fears Washington will go over the so-called “fiscal cliff,” said analyst George Davis. The fiscal cliff refers to the expiration of Bush-era tax reductions coupled with steep spending cuts that will be automatically triggered if Congress and president can’t reach a budget compromise. Many expect that would send both the U.S. and Canada back into recession. “There are still a lot of concerns in terms of how the fiscal cliff is going to be dealt with in the U.S., and we’re also starting to see concerns flare up in terms of the situation in Greece,” Davis said. In the short term, the Canadian dollar could drop to US98.5 cents, but the loonie should rise above par in the longer term, he said. However, that will require action on both the U.S. budget crisis and the euro-zone situation, he added. “As we move into next year, I think we will eventually see things stabilize once again and at that point, we’ll probably see an environment that’s more conducive to the Canadian dollar strengthening,” he said. That could push the loonie two or three cents above par, said Davis.

The Manitoba Co-operator | November 22, 2012

LIVESTOCK MARKETS Cattle Prices Winnipeg

November 16, 2012

Prices remain strong as some cattle storm-stayed

Steers & Heifers — D1, 2 Cows 60.00 - 66.75 D3 Cows 55.00 - 63.00 Bulls 70.00 - 77.50 Feeder Cattle (Price ranges for feeders refer to top-quality animals only) Steers (901+ lbs.) 100.00 - 119.00 (801-900 lbs.) 118.00 - 133.00 (701-800 lbs.) 128.00 - 138.50 (601-700 lbs.) 130.00 - 147.00 (501-600 lbs.) 140.00 - 163.00 (401-500 lbs.) 160.00 - 175.00 Heifers (901+ lbs.) 100.00 - 115.00 (801-900 lbs.) 112.00 - 122.00 (701-800 lbs.) 118.00 - 126.00 (601-700 lbs.) 124.00 - 136.00 (501-600 lbs.) 128.00 - 148.00 (401-500 lbs.) 135.00 - 153.00

Heifers

Alberta South $ 113.25 - 114.00 115.00 - 115.00 60.00 - 73.00 52.00 - 66.00 76.33 - 76.33 $ 120.00 - 131.00 125.00 - 135.00 129.00 - 143.00 135.00 - 153.00 147.00 - 170.00 164.00 - 190.00 $ 110.00 - 123.00 115.00 - 126.00 120.00 - 130.00 125.00 - 137.00 130.00 - 150.00 142.00 - 165.00

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

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

Futures (November 16, 2012) in U.S. Fed Cattle Close Change December 2012 125.60 0.18 February 2013 129.37 0.02 April 2013 133.35 0.35 June 2013 129.47 0.22 August 2013 129.37 0.02 October 2013 132.10 -1.05 Cattle Slaughter

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

Availability of hay may become a concern for some

Ontario $ 86.24 - 117.30 100.83 - 117.39 45.95 - 63.57 45.95 - 63.57 61.89 - 77.15 $ 124.49 - 136.18 121.21 - 140.08 124.32 - 146.16 124.94 - 154.46 127.25 - 166.26 128.71 - 176.24 $ 105.13 - 119.25 120.87 - 128.81 111.81 - 132.33 110.93 - 141.35 114.70 - 149.04 130.87 - 159.41

Close 143.40 145.15 147.60 149.42 150.70 154.50

Week Ending November 10, 2012 397 22,921 15,201 994 760 5,866 13

Prime AAA AA A B D E

Change -1.10 -0.72 -0.40 -0.38 -0.32 -0.70

Previous Year 322 20,875 17,259 1,002 1,011 8,921 403

Hog Prices Source: Manitoba Agriculture

(Friday to Thursday) ($/100 kg) Current Week 158.00E 146.00E 147.33 152.70

Last Week 160.45 148.75 148.77 153.68

Futures (November 16, 2012) in U.S. Hogs Close December 2012 80.07 February 2013 86.15 April 2013 91.15 May 2013 97.72 June 2013 100.00

Last Year (Index 100) 167.93 151.18 156.74 163.05

Change -0.13 0.15 0.45 0.32 0.08

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

Winnipeg — Next sale is November 21 — —

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 21, 2012 Broiler Turkeys (6.2 kg or under, live weight truck load average) Grade A .................................... $2.070 Undergrade .............................. $1.980 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 64.67 - 96.92 126.45 - 140.87 138.88 - 150.21 113.57 - 152.02 136.03 - 195.42 —

SunGold Specialty Meats 40.00 - 60.00

Eggs 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

Goats Kids Billys Mature

Winnipeg ($/cwt) — — —

Toronto ($/cwt) 75.00 - 187.50 — 56.26 - 171.57

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

Winnipeg ($/cwt) — —

“…when you get another buyer in the market it always helps.”

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Cattle Grades (Canada)

Week Ending Previous November 10, 2012 Year Canada 46,901 53,191 East 13,400 14,990 West 33,501 38,210 Manitoba NA NA U.S. 631,000 630,000

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

$1 Cdn: $ 1.00250 U.S. $1 U.S: $0.9975 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: November 16, 2012

Toronto ($/cwt) 12.00 - 24.82 18.04 - 35.37

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n early winter storm that brought heavy snow across much of southern Manitoba over the Remembrance Day weekend did keep some cattle from making their way to auction in the province during the week ended Nov. 16. For what was on offer, prices remained strong for both feeder and butcher animals. “Prices are staying very steady,” said Keith Cleaver of Heartland Livestock Services at Brandon, noting cull cow prices in particular showed some firmness during the week. XL Foods’ beef-packing plant at Brooks, Alta. was reported to be shipping beef once again during the week, and the slow resumption of activity at the plant was helping underpin the butcher market to some extent. “There are still a lot of cull cows, but when you get another buyer in the market it always helps,” said Cleaver. In the feeder market, the premiums for the good-quality animals were starting to look a little more pronounced. “We’re seeing some calves that have just lost their shine with the weather… but that happens every year,” he said. As a result, plainer animals did lose a couple of dollars per hundredweight on average. However, the reduced numbers on offer kept prices strong overall. Province-wide, there were about 4,000 fewer animals sold during the reporting period compared to the previous week. The snow did defer some cattle from coming to market, while some of that decline was simply tied to the fact that the bulk of the fall run has already finished for the year.

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Heartland Livestock Services, Brandon

Feeder cattle were heading both east and west, with a few cattle also finding their way south. Cleaver said local backgrounders were also showing good demand for the lighterweight feeders. “Some of the guys were waiting for it to get colder and for the ground to freeze,” he said. Rains earlier in the fall made the pens “a little sloppy,” which would not be ideal for bringing in calves, he added. Now that it’s colder, the mud is no longer an issue. Hay availability may prove to be a concern in parts of Manitoba over the winter. “A lot of guys have just enough (hay), but it is getting harder to find,” said Cleaver, adding “a lot of hay is going south and in some areas it’s getting tough to source some hay.” The U.S. buyers “seem to be willing to pay a really good price for it,” he said. As a result, he expected local backgrounders might be feeding more straw, grain and pellets over the winter. Au c t i o n y a rd s i n t h e p r ov i n c e a re expected to remain busy through Nov e m b e r, b u t o n c e D e c e m b e r h i t s , most of the calves should be done for the year. Closures over the last couple weeks of December and into January are to be expected over the holiday period. Phil Franz-Warkentin writes for Commodity News Service Canada, a Winnipeg company specializing in grain and commodity market reporting.

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JBS to open six new slaughterhouses in Brazil sao paulo / reuters / Brazil’s JBS SA, the world’s biggest integrated meat producer, will open six new slaughterhouses that will increase beef production capacity in the coming months in Brazil by 15 per cent. The new plants will add processing capacity of 1.2 million head of cattle by July 2013, and eventually up to two million head a year. Separately, JBS posted a quarterly profit of $178 million, driven by its strong beef business in Brazil and

recovering U.S. poultry operations. Brazil’s grass-fed beef industry is hoping to gain market share as other global beef producers, such as the U.S., Europe and Australia, which have been battered by high feed costs. “The cost of raising an animal in the United States is twice the cost of raising an animal in Brazil,” said Wesley Batista, the company’s chief executive.

CME Group takeover gets go-ahead chicago / reuters / CME Group has received approval ahead of sched-

ule from U.S. anti-trust regulators to buy the Kansas City Board of Trade, although the deal is not yet finalized. Regulators say the deal is not anti-competitive and that they would not object, a spokesman for the Federal Trade Commission said. CME, which owns the Chicago Board of Trade, agreed in October to buy the Kansas City Board of Trade for $126 million in cash, beating out several rivals before clinching the deal. The purchase cements CME’s dominance in world grain futures markets and keeps rival IntercontinentalExchange from gaining an important foothold in agriculture.

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GRAIN MARKETS Export and International Prices

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Chicago’s soybean complex pulls canola downward Prairie farmers’ canola bins aren’t open for business

Dwayne Klassen CNSC

anola futures on the ICE Futures Canada platform suffered some major downward price action during the week ended Nov. 16, with the sharp losses in the CBOT (Chicago Board of Trade) soybean complex and favourable weather for the planting and development of soybean crops in Brazil and Argentina tied to the declines. The unloading of risk by investors was also evident in canola, as the U.S. government’s dealing with its “fiscal cliff” (a popular term used to describe the conundrum facing the U.S. government, referring to the effect of a number of laws which, if unchanged, could result in tax increases, spending cuts, and a corresponding reduction in the budget deficit in 2013) made more than a few people nervous. Chart-based selling by speculative and commodity fund accounts also added to the downward price slide experienced by canola during the reporting period. Some bargain hunting by commercials helped to slow the price drop in canola. A lot of that interest was said to be covering old export business to Japan that was to be shipped early in the January to March period. Domestic processors were also scale-down buyers during the reporting period, but deteriorating profit margins were slowly dissipating that buying interest. Some participants noted crush margins for canola were at the lowest they have seen over the past four years.

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The tight canola supply situation in Canada also continued to provide a bit of a firm floor for canola. The reluctance of Prairie farmers to give up that canola, unless cash flow dictates, helped to restrict the price declines. Market players commented that it appears the price tops for canola have now been established, and while there could still be some minor upward action in values, the push to higher ground will be limited given the bearish soybean scenario developing in South America and even to some extent in the U.S. Milling wheat futures lost ground on the ICE trading platform, but there were absolutely no trades seen. Much of that downward price action was associated with the arbitraging of values to match the sell-off seen in U.S. wheat futures. Barley and durum contracts were unchanged and untraded. Some significant losses were posted in CBOT soybean futures during the reporting period, with values moving from almost US$15 a bushel to down in the US$13.80 range, basis the January contract. A lot of the downward price action was associated with the increased supply of soybeans in the U.S. and the world, in pro-

jections from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The planting of the soybean crops in Argentina and Brazil was also said to be doing extremely well and crop production prospects there were extremely large. The declines in soybeans were also a function of risk unloading by investors who do not want to hold any kind of positions in the futures market, given the uncertainty facing the U.S. government and its economic problems. The penetration of technical support levels on the way down amplified the price drop.

Cancelled purchases

News that China has cancelled some significant amounts of U.S. soybean purchases also added to the bearish sentiment. The China National Grain and Oils Information Centre, a government think-tank, reported China’s importers have cancelled shipments of around 600,000 tonnes of U.S. soybeans scheduled for delivery in December and January. Poor Chinese soybean-crushing profit margins were linked to the cancellation of the purchases. There were ideas that additional purchases of U.S. soybeans will be cancelled in the next while. With the improved South American soybean outlook and the likely replenishing of global soybean stocks, some suggestion has been made that CBOT soybean values are destined to move significantly lower by spring. Some commodity analysts are of the belief that CBOT soybean futures will be trading around the US$11-per-bushel level by that time. One or two, however, felt the move to US$11 per bushel will actually represent a rally from values that were seen being well below that level. I don’t want to scare anyone off and this is definitely nothing more than speculation, but the scuttlebutt in the market was that soybean values in the U.S. could retrace all the way back to the US$8-per-bushel area. In making that kind of projection, the sources point to an idea that the USDA is hiding supply in its monthly numbers and the supply base will continuously increase over the next couple of months — and when combined with the record soybean crop in South America, supplies would thus be more than abundant to meet any kind of demand. Corn futures on the CBOT also lost some ground during the week, but the sell-off was nowhere as large as in soybeans or even wheat. The absence of export demand, combined with the declines in soybeans, helped to fuel the downward price slide. The losses in corn were offset by a late-week announcement by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency that it has decided to deny a request to waive ethanolblending requirements in the U.S. This could have reduced demand for corn even further in the U.S. Concerns about tight U.S. corn supplies also helped to restrict the price drop. The price trend in wheat futures on the Chicago, Minneapolis and Kansas City exchanges was definitely down. Declines were linked to the complete lack of export demand that has come forward for U.S. wheat, with weekly data from the USDA confirming the lack of sales. Chart-based liquidation contributed to the price weakness, as did the selling off of futures positions by concerned investors. The losses in wheat were tempered somewhat by the absence of moisture in the U.S. winter Wheat Belt. Continued ideas that world wheat output in some of the major growing regions of the globe are struggling also slowed the price declines. Dwayne Klassen writes for Commodity News Service Canada, a Winnipeg company specializing in grain and commodity market reporting.

Last Week

Week Ago

Year Ago

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

310.64

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227.79

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

331.58

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347.38

All prices close of business November 15, 2012 Wheat

Coarse Grains US corn Gulf ($US)

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US barley (PNW) ($US)

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

283.96

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254.13

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

236.35

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208.63

515.09

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425.45

1,046.49

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1,113.97

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

Winnipeg Futures ICE Futures Canada prices at close of business November 16, 2012 Western barley

Last Week

Week Ago

December 2012

250.00

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March 2013

253.00

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May 2013

254.00

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Canola

Last Week

Week Ago

January 2013

575.70

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March 2013

573.30

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May 2013

571.60

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Lentils (Cdn. cents per pound)

Other ( Cdn. cents per pound unless otherwise specified)

Large Green 15/64

21.00 - 22.75

Canaryseed

Laird No. 1

20.00 - 22.75

Oil Sunflower Seed

Eston No. 2

17.85 - 22.00

Desi Chickpeas

23.50 - 28.00 — 27.00 - 32.75

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

38.75 - 39.00

No. 1 Light Red Kidney

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Brown No. 1

32.75 - 33.00

No. 1 Dark Red Kidney

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Oriental No. 1

25.40 - 26.75

Medium Yellow No. 1

11.25 - 13.00 8.40 - 8.75

5.00 - 8.10

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No. 1 Black Beans

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No. 1 Pinto Beans

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No. 1 Small Red

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No. 1 Pink

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Goodlands, KS

FH 21.90/LH 22.40

24.40

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Drought across the globe reducing grain stocks By James Mackenzie rome / reuters

Food prices have eased slightly but this year’s droughts in key producer regions from the Black Sea to the U.S. Corn Belt are keeping cereal stocks at low levels, says a new report from the United Nations’ food agency. “This season’s world cereal supply-and-demand balance is proving much tighter than in 2011-12 with global production falling short of the projected demand and cereal stocks declining sharply,” the report by the Food and Agriculture Organization stated. Wheat production, which has also suffered heavily in the

droughts in eastern Europe and central Asia, was seen falling 5.5 per cent to 661 million tonnes, the agency said. The Black Sea drought is set to cut wheat output in Russia and Ukraine by some 30 per cent, while Kazakhstan will see its crop down by more than half. On wheat, FAO noted that levels were close to the average of the past five years and it said plantings in major producing regions next year would match or even increase over levels seen in 2012, pointing to a rise in production next season. However, senior FAO economist Abdolreza Abbassian said the forecast was still very tentative and there would have to be a strong rise in production next year to ease pressure on prices. “We’re not coming out too strongly on what we think about 2013 production — it’s just too early and speculative.”

The Manitoba Co-operator | November 22, 2012

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Container regulation change angers food processors By Alex Binkley co-operator contributor / ottawa

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A coalition of food processors and farm groups is protesting a federal plan to no longer require standard-size packages. New rules mean American food producers will no longer have to use Canadian-size packages and that will give some of them an advantage in the grocery store aisle, said Chris Kyte, president of the Food Processors of Canada. “Right now, standard packaging allows Canadians to do accurate price comparison shopping,” he said. “American package sizes tend to be smaller which may initially create the impression of better value at a lower price, but that is frequently not the case.” The change, announced in this year’s budget, will “over time, put food processing and agricultural jobs at risk,” said Kyte. Kyte slammed the government for making the change without consultation and predicted it will have a major impact. He pointed to the decision to close a Christie cookie plant in Toronto and move most of its production to Mexico and the U.S. “This will throw 550 people out of work and will accelerate Canada’s $6.5-billion food trade deficit with the United States,” he said. “In the last five years, more than 80 food-processing plants in Canada have closed, with many moving production to larger American plants and those in Mexico.” Producers and processors of honey, wine, meats, maple syrup, canned fruit and vegetable products will be impacted, with apple and potato farmers especially vulnerable, he said. The government has refused to consider phasing in the change to give producers and processors an opportunity to adjust, or to provide compensation for plants which have to retool. In the budget, the government said the Canadian Food Inspection Agency would move away from non-food-safetyrelated activities. That meant it would no longer enforce the container regulations. The Food Processors of Canada counts numerous commodities groups and the Canadian Federation of Agriculture among its members. The Food and Consumer Products Council of Canada hasn’t taken a position because its membership is divided on the issue.

The Manitoba Co-operator | November 22, 2012

Free hunting offered near Riding Mountain to beat TB

Three-way co-operation between hunters, ranchers and wildlife officials aimed at stopping TB By Daniel Winters CO-OPERATOR STAFF

t’s not quite an all-you-canshoot buffet, but a limited number of free deer hunting licences and an extended season are the latest tools being used in the ongoing effort to eradicate bovine tuberculosis near Riding Mountain National Park. So far, 140 free deer harvest tags have been handed out by Manitoba Conservation covering the special season that started Nov. 12 and runs until Dec. 9 in the rural municipalities of Grandview and Rossburn. T h e c h a n g e s a re a i m e d at boosting the number of whitetail deer samples needed for the ongoing TB monitoring program in the Western Control Zone, which in recent years had fallen to insufficient levels. To get their first free tag, hunters must show that they have a mandatory hunter’s education certificate. Additional free tags are available to those able to show a receipt for submitting a legally required “fresh, not frozen” sample consisting of the head, lungs and attached windpipe, to any of the roughly 20 receiving stations in the region within 48 hours of the kill. “Hunters are eligible for an unlimited number of licences provided they fulfil the sample submission requirements,” said a government spokesperson. The rule changes for hunting areas 23 and 23A are aimed at increasing the number of whitetail samples submitted by hunters, not to spark a “free-forall,” said Reid Woods, president of the Manitoba Wildlife Federation. “It’s not really an all-youcan-shoot, because there’s only so many tags allotted. There’s a very, very limited number of tags,” said Woods. In most cases, even the luckiest hunters will probably end up with no more than two or three extra deer for the freezer, he said. Woods lauded the threeway co-operation agreement between Manitoba Conservation, the Manitoba Wildlife Association, and Manitoba Beef Producers, which are helping landowners in the area link up with eligible hunters. “It’s a win-win for everybody,” said Woods.

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A list of willing landowners in the two RMs is being put together with the aim of creating a matching service, said Manitoba Beef Producers general manager Cam Dahl. “It’s important that we meet those sample targets as a scientific basis for the bovine TB program,” said Dahl, adding the information collected will be used to determine future herd testing requirements. “We’re quite pleased with this effort from Manitoba Conservation to ensure that they reach their targets,” he said. daniel.winters@fbcpublishing.com

“It’s not really an all-you-can-shoot, because there’s only so many tags allotted. There’s a very, very limited number of tags.”

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The Manitoba Co-operator | November 22, 2012

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Warm start, cool end to week Issued: Monday, November 19, 2012 · Covering: November 21 – November 28, 2012 Daniel Bezte Co-operator contributor

have to begin this week’s forecast by saying the overall confidence in the forecast is not that high! The different weather models have not been very consistent from model run to model run, which means it is a tough period to forecast. The models show an area of low pressure moving across the southern Prairies on Thursday. This system will likely bring some light snow to central regions as they stay on the cool side of the low. Southern regions will likely see occasional showers as warm air is pulled up in front of the low. Temperatures should be fairly mild ahead of the low, with highs expected to be at or above the long-term average. If the low takes a more southerly track, then southern areas will see cooler conditions and snow instead of showers on Thursday. As the low passes, temperatures will cool, with highs falling below the freezing mark on Friday.

We should see temperatures slowly cool over the weekend as arctic high pressure slowly builds to our northwest. By Sunday, high temperatures should be in the -5 to -8 C range with overnight lows falling to around -15 C. Skies should be partly cloudy over the weekend, with only a slight chance of some light flurries on Friday and early Saturday. Cool to cold temperatures look as if they will continue through much of next week as part of the arctic high breaks o f f a n d s l i d e s s o u t h w a rd . High temperatures are forecasted to be in the -5 to -10 C range next week with overnight lows around -15 to -20 C. Usual temperature range for this period: Highs, -10 to 2 C; lows, -21 to -6 C. Probability of precipitation falling as snow: 90 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

14 Day Accumulated Precipitation (Prairie Region) November 2, 2012 to November 15, 2012

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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.

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This issue’s map shows the total amount of precipitation that fell across the Prairies during the first two weeks of November. It has been a fairly wet start to the month over southern Manitoba and eastern Saskatchewan. The strong storm system that affected this region on Nov. 10-11 brought significant snows to most regions, with the central part of Manitoba seeing the greatest amounts.

What goes into a 35-year snowfall? Ingredients for a big snow-producing storm weren’t all there — but it produced anyway By Daniel Bezte CO-OPERATOR CONTRIBUTOR

opefully you read last week’s weather ar ticle and have been attempting to make a few we a t h e r f o re c a s t s o f yo u r own. Some of you might wonder why last week’s article wasn’t all about the snowstorm that affected much of southern and central Manitoba. It has to do with deadlines; due to Remembrance Day I had an early deadline last week, which meant my weather article was sent in before the storm really got going. Overall the weather models were correct in forecasting what has been called a hybrid Colorado low. In fact, they did an amazing job at predicting the storm over a week in advance. What the weather models had a harder time predicting was exactly where most of the snow was going to fall. Right up to the middle of the storm, the weather models were sticking to their guns and predicting that the majority of the snow would fall over the Red River Valley, with estimates running upwards of 40 to 50 centimetres. While the models ended

If there was more cold air available, we would have likely seen record amounts of snow over a much larger region.

up being right on the money for the amount of heaviest snow, they were a little too far south and east. If you look at this week’s weather map you can see areas north and northwest of Portage la Prairie received the greatest amount of snow. Overall, nearly all regions saw at least 15 cm of snow from this storm system, with a large portion of our region seeing over 20 cm. The highest totals from the storm were recorded north of Swan River, in the Mafeking region, where upward of 60 to 80 cm of snow was reported. There were a couple of unusual things about this storm system. The first was a lack of really cold air for the storm system to work with. Usually, this strong of a storm at this time of the year will tap into cold air over northern Canada. While the storm is occurring, temperatures

may not get that cold, but the days following a large storm like this will usually see very cold temperatures move in. Back in November 1986, in the days following the Nov. 8 snowstorm, temperatures across southern and central Manitoba bottomed out in the mid -20 C range, with some record-low temperatures recorded. In the days following this year’s storm, temperatures did cool off, but it took a bit of time and we only saw a couple of nights with lows approaching -20 C in some areas. In reality, it was the lack of any significant cold air that kept this storm as just that: a storm, not a blizzard. If there was more cold air available for this storm, I believe things would have been much worse and we would have likely seen record amounts of snow over a much larger region. This brings me to the second unu-

sual thing about this storm: just how much snow did fall, given the fact that all the typical weather elements didn’t really come together to make this a really big snow-producing storm? I ’v e d o n e s o m e n u m b e r crunching on winter snowfall across southern Manitoba and I thought I would share these with you as it will help to put this snowstorm into some kind of context. L o o k i n g a t W i n n i p e g ’s snowfall data from the years 1873 to 1991 I calculated the probability of how many snowfall events will occur over an average winter. A snowfall event is any day or days where snowfall is recorded. If snow falls on one day, it would be a snowfall event; if snow falls on two or three consecutive days, that would also be seen as a snowfall event. In a typical winter, the Winnipeg region can pretty much expect to have a minimum of 10 snowfall events. On average, this re g i o n c a n e x p e c t t o s e e around 28 snow events during a winter; the record number of snow events is 38, which occurred back in the 1930s. How much snow would this region typically expect to see

during any of these snowfall events? Not surprisingly, for the majority of these events, we only receive one centimetre or less. This tells us that most of our snow comes from just a couple of big or heavy snow events each winter — and when you think about it, that’s what usually happens. The chance of seeing 10 cm of snow during a snow event is about 10 per cent. This means in a typical winter we would see this amount of snow fall about three times. If we bump up the amount of snow to 20 cm, the probability drops down to only around two per cent. This means we would typically see a 20-cm snow event about once every two years. A 30-cm snow event has a probability of around 0.5 per cent, which converts into seeing this much snow fall about once every seven years. Finally, the probability of receiving 40 cm of snow during a snowfall event is only 0.1 per cent, which converts into once every 35 years. From this we can see that for some regions, this snowstorm was not that unusual, while for others it was the type of snow event one might see only a couple of times in a lifetime.

The Manitoba Co-operator | November 22, 2012

Renowned climatologist says it’s time to recognize “we’re in nature’s crosshairs” David Phillips says the winds of climate change are blowing, so best to batten down the hatches now By Shannon VanRaes CO-OPERATOR STAFF

ave Phillips may be the most likable prophet of doom this country has ever seen. The avuncular Environment Canada climatologist used his latest visit to Winnipeg to once again warn that climate change is here and we’re all going to pay the price. But where others focus on blame and pain, Phillips peppered his remarks to a gathering of disaster management officials with the commonsense advice that is also one of his trademarks. “Disaster is a growth industry,” Phillips said in his presentation before citing a list of recent weather calamities — Manitoba’s flooding woes (including five floods in a 15-month period in places such as Peguis First Nation), the “weather bomb” in 2010 that created hurricane-force winds and massive bank erosion on Lake Winnipeg, and h ow t h e ra re h as become commonplace. Nova Scotia, he noted, had three “one-in50-year events” in 2004 alone, including a hurricane and a c h e s t - h i g h , 8 8 - c e n t i m e t re snowfall. In the last decade, Canada has broken or tied 16 records for high temperatures – but hasn’t set one for low temperatures for 96 years. “It’s almost as if we’re in nature’s crosshairs,” he said. A n d w e’re w a t c h i n g t h e weather as never before, he added. Social media is filled with chatter and cellphone pics and video of extreme weather and the traditional news outlets turn into “atmospheric p a p a r a z z i ” w h e n Mo t h e r Nature unleashes her fury. But increased public awareness has not yet translated into changed behaviour — and that needs to occur, he said. Even though “there’s no question about it, the world is warmer now,” people continue to act as if the climate hasn’t changed, he said. For example, one-third of the world’s population lives within 100 kilometres of an ocean, which puts them at extreme risk. “It’s a graveyard waiting to happen,” said Phillips. In the heart of the continent, more people are choosing to live along lakes and rivers, despite the increasing frequency of flooding. And greater urbanization means severe weather can strike more people at once than ever before. “ When you bring people into communities, into cities, they think, ‘Whew, nature can’t find me here’ — but when it does, it’s a catastrophe,” he said. Even the choices we make in our own homes suggest most people are ignoring the implications that climate change has for them. No longer are basements the refuge of furnaces, spiders and old tools, meaning a little flooding can have a big financial impact, he said. “Instead of fruit cellars, we

Climatologist David Phillips talks about Canada’s changing weather during a disaster management conference in Winnipeg. PHOTO: SHANNON VANRAES

have entertainment centres,” said Phillips. A 45-year career in meteorology has given the Ontario

native a long-term perspective and he reminded his audience of how cocky we once were about dealing with weather.

Nowhere was that more true than in agriculture, he said. “Farmers said in the 1930s that by the end of the... 20th century, that weather would not be a factor — they would be able to engineer their way out of weather,” said Phillips. “Through cloud seeding and through weather modification that weather would not be a factor in growing crops.” Farmers now have to recognize how vulnerable they are, he said. “I think the toughest profession has been farming. We’ve had some of the wettest growing seasons on record, and we’ve had some of the driest growing seasons on record. It used to be we had normal weather. The new normal is: Expect the unexpected.” That needs to become the motto for all of society, which must find ways to prevent or

m i t i g a t e t h e f a l l o u t f ro m weather-driven disasters, he added. We will, for example, have to design roads, power plants and water purification systems to withstand whatever weather we face in the future. “What we have to do is prepare for the kinds of changes we expect to see,” he said. “We need to build resilient communities.” Cursing the weather that brings floods, droughts or hurricanes won’t do any good — and often the blame lies elsewhere, he added. “We call them acts of God, we call them natural disasters,” said Phillips. “I think we do it to absolve ourselves of responsibility. I’ve never met a natural disaster that didn’t have some human DNA.” shannon.vanraes@fbcpublishing.com

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The Manitoba Co-operator | November 22, 2012

CROPS More diversified weed management practices needed Simple weed control is an open invitation to complex problems By Leeann Minogue FBC STAFF

ublic- and private-sector weed scientists agree integrated weed management, rather than any magic-bullet chemistry, will be the way forward to maintain viable fields against herbicide-resistant weeds. Scientists from across Canada gathered in Winnipeg last week to discuss new research at the Canadian Weed Science Society’s 66th annual conference. Much of the research on the agenda this year was focused on the evolution of herbicide resistance. Over the past 70 years of weed control, as new herbicides were introduced and farmers took advantage of new chemical technology, “whether we realized it or not, we were rotating our modes of action,” Dow AgroSciences researcher Len Juras said during the conference plenary session. But the introduction of herbicide-resistant crops in the mid1990s changed this behaviour. “It changed the mentality of the farmer,” said Juras, who works for Dow at Saskatoon. Weed control became simpler. Affordable glyphosate helped enable the adoption of conservation tillage. And adding new farm equipment technology, he said, “made all these things into a perfect storm... For the first time, glyphosate use became continuous.” Juras said that with glyphosate often used as a single mode of action and with weeds evolving glyphosate resistance, farmers should be diversifying weed management practices. Instead they are waiting for new technology to emerge. Citing a survey of farmers’ concerns, Juras told researchers farmers are more likely to worry about marketing, profitability and farm succession than herbicide resistance. Farmers must be convinced that weed control is key to their profitability. Carol Mallory-Smith, a weed science professor with Oregon State University at Corvallis, Ore., echoed Juras’s comments, saying

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on-farm adoption of Roundup Ready crops “was the beginning of the end of built-in resistance management.” Once farmers learned about this new technology, she said, “it was the fastest acceptance of any new technology we’ve seen in agriculture.” While weeds were developing resistance to glyphosate, MallorySmith said, researchers “were ignoring 30 years of herbicideresistant research. We really weren’t paying attention to what was going on in the field.” Researchers agree that integrated weed control — including management practices, rotating chemical modes of action and rotating crops and even crop varieties — is necessary to maintain profitable agricultural production without losing more chemicals to herbicide-resistant weeds. However, “it’s really difficult to change behaviour. Every grower we talk to is waiting for a new herbicide to come along.” In the future, when new products are developed, Mallory-Smith says, they “may require mandated deployment to prevent a repeat of the experiment with Roundup Ready crops.”

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The Manitoba Co-operator | November 22, 2012

Soil expert urges farmers to look to nature for clues to better farming Jill Clapperton offers advice for “recovering conventional” farmers By Daniel Winters CO-OPERATOR STAFF / REGINA

hink you’ve got pest problems? In Malawi, termites living in the soil cause headaches for corn farmers because they “fell” the crop at the base of the stalk. “It’s like having beavers in there,” Jill Clapperton said in a presentation on the benefits of cover crops and living mulches at the recent Organic Connection conference. “They don’t eat the grain. They fell the cornstalks so that they dry out and they can consume them.” Spraying them would be unwise, because the chomping insects play a key role in nitrogen mineralization. The solution was to let crop residues build up. This provides

alternative food that termites prefer and also increases beneficial insect populations and keeps nutrient mineralization going throughout the wet and dry seasons, which maintains soil fertility, said the owner of EarthSpirit Land Resource Consulting who often works on agronomic projects in the African country. This type of problem solving holds lessons for “recovering conventional farmers” who want to reduce their dependence on pesticides, said Clapperton, a fan of mimicking nature’s biodiversity by seeding cover crops and living mulches, and paying attention to what’s going on below the surface. When trying something new, it’s important to make decisions based on science, she added, because appearances can be deceiving.

On one field tour of a diverse crop mixture containing flower species, she overheard a farmer muttering, “This just looks like crap! What’s all this stuff between the rows? You’ve got to spray this.” But that crop outyielded everything else in the area, said Clapperton, who worked as a rhizosphere ecologist for Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada in Lethbridge for 16 years. Adding more crops and plant species to the agronomic mix — from in-crop strips of flowering plants to underseeded legumes — has “outstanding” potential for successful, weedfree, no-till and organic farming, she said. “I can do no till without perennial weeds for at least five years of continuous cropping,” said Clapperton. “I’m not dedicated to never

Jill Clapperton discusses the use of underseeded legumes and living mulches as alternatives to herbicides and commercial fertilizers. PHOTO: DANIEL WINTERS

tilling, because I work with a lot of people who do potatoes.” Integrating cover crops with “tools” such as cattle has many advantages such as additional graz i n g , i m p rove d a n i m a l

health, and reduced need for mineral supplements. Success with cover crops requires precise timing. When it’s cold, plant cold-season crops such as wheat, peas and canola, then plant flax or corn when the soil is warm. “You don’t want your plant roots sitting there in the cold — you want them to grow fast,” she said. Above ground, flowers attract pollinators, so she broadcasts calendula, persian clover, cosmos, buckwheat, fava beans — or whatever she can get her hands on — in front of the tractor with a crop roller on behind to press the seed into the soil. She said it’s important to seed only non-competitive species that won’t overwhelm the crop. People tend to ignore what’s happening below the soil surface, but it’s important to remember that plants “feed the rhizosphere,” she added. Each plant has its own signature, leaking out organic and amino acids and carbohydrates that send a signal to the critters that make up the soil ecology. Choosing appropriate species allows the grower to target specific nutrients that are needed. By the same token, increasing biodiversity encourages a wider range of beneficial effects. Lupins, for example, like acidic soil, and send out “pulses” of chemicals to free up normally unavailable phosphorus. Buckwheat has a similar effect. “Plants have the capability. If we marry them up and get them all compatible, who knows where we can go,” said Clapperton. You can find a very dramatic example of the benefits of cover crops on the farm of David Brandt, she said. The no-till farmer, who lives in Ohio next to the largest clay pot factory in the United States, has changed his soil type from yellow clay to loam with various combinations of cover crops over the course of 20 years. Scientists didn’t believe his claims until they dug a series of pits all over his farm. “Now, if you look at the soil survey, you can actually see his farm because it has a different soil type than everybody else around him,” said Clapperton. With legume cover crops, Brandt is able to mineralize about 70 pounds of nitrogen per acre each growing season, she said. daniel.winters@fbcpublishing.com

The Manitoba Co-operator | November 22, 2012

McCain names top potato growers for 2012 The champion grower receives a trophy, a $1,000 cheque and an all expense-paid trip

ed Baron Farms was named the 2011-12 McCain Champion Potato Grower for the McCain Carberry and Portage plants during the annual Growers’ Banquet held November 7 at the Carberry Community Memorial Hall. More than 200 guests gathered to celebrate the top growers and their achievements and enjoy a social evening together. Darryl Rowe, president of McCain Foods (Canada) was on hand to extend personal congratulations to the winners. In his address to the group, Rowe promised that McCain would continue to invest in the potato industry and said it was important for growers and the company to work together. “We have to work collectively to ensure the potato industry is vibrant for many generations to come,” he said. “It’s not about surviving, it’s about prospering and working together to make this industry as prosperous as possible.” M a s t e r o f c e re m o n i e s for the evening was Bob Hyra, field manager, who announced and congratulated the top 10 winners, along with other McCain management team members Calla Farn, vice-president, government/ public relations and corporate affairs, Mark MacPhail, director of agriculture, Mark Quinn, Carberry plant manager, Ben Lemieux, Portage plant manager. Mark Keller, vice-president, Keystone Potato Producer Association was in attendance and shared closing comments with the crowd. Randy and Kim, Earl and Faye, and David and Mary Baron accepted the Cham-

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pion Grower award for Red Baron Farms, located in Carberry, Harte and Gregg. In addition to being awarded a keepsake trophy, a revolving trophy and a cheque for $1,000, Red Baron Farms will also receive an allexpense-paid trip to a destination of their choice. A special presentation was made to Beaver Creek Farms of MacGregor for winning the McCain Environmental Award. This award is given to the grower who achieves the top score for their good stewardship in initiatives such as energy reduction, soil conservation, water protection and optimal use of crop management products.

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Potatoes are rated throughout the year on a variety of factors including size, gravity, defect level and colour and awarded points accordingly. At the end of each crop year, the top 10 growers are determined based on their overall scores. The others growers who qualified for the top 10 roster, in order of final standing, were: WF Farms (Peter and Helen Weibe, Les and Tina Wiebe – Bagot), Dickson Farm Ventures (Don and Pat Dickson – Carberry), Spud Plains Farms (Paul and Kim Adriaansen – Wellwood),

Ba r 7 7 Fa r m s ( G o rd o n and Andrea Graham – Melbourne), Acadia Colony Farms (John Jr., John Sr. and Isaiah Hofer – Carberry), Elk Haven Farms (Mark and Karen Keller – Douglas/ Shilo), Anton Weibe Ltd. (Anton and Trudy Wiebe, Sheldon and Angela Falconer – MacGregor), MillsHof Colony Far ms (Sam Jr., Sam Sr., Paul Wollman – Glenboro), Fa i r w a y Co l o n y Fa r m s (Richard and Andy Wollman – Douglas). Each received a $1,000 cheque and a plaque for their accomplishments.

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The Manitoba Co-operator | November 22, 2012

China’s corn revolution promises great leap forward in yields Yield gains from hybrids would lessen the country’s reliance on imports By Niu Shuping and Naveen Thukral beijing/singapore / reuters

h i n a’s f a r m e r s a r e using higher-yielding seeds and embracing modern technology in a shift that makes it less likely China will be a long-term major corn importer. Record Chinese imports of 5.5 million tonnes in 201112 helped drive up benchmark Chicago corn prices to $8 a bushel earlier this year — more than double the average of the past decade — and raised the prospect of the world’s second-biggest consumer becoming dependent on big overseas purchases. But the government, which has always pushed for self-sufficiency in what i s a l s o t h e w o r l d’s No. 2 corn-producing nation, has approved the use of more hybrid seed varieties and given more money to state farming institutions. With new hybrid seeds, s o m e f a r m s i n C h i n a’s northeastern Grain Belt are already matching corn yields in the U.S. Midwest, around double the average Chinese production of five tonnes per hectare. China’s corn crop is forecast at a record 200 million tonnes this year, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and imports are expected to tumble. “My view is that within the next seven to 10 years the gap in terms of demand and supply will probably be reduced to close to zero if the technology can reach the farmer,” said Diego Diz, China corn-marketing lead for Monsanto. A sizable reduction in China’s imports could leave big exporters such as the United States and Argentina with no ready alternative outlets, analysts said, as there’s little or no growth in demand elsewhere. “China might not emerge as a major corn importer given efforts to boost yields,” s a i d Ab a h O f o n , a c o m modities analyst at Stand-

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farmers and a Beijing-based U.S. grains industry official, who noted that early planting yielded 10-20 per cent more than other hybrids. Hybrid Yunrui 8, which has resistance to ear rot and storage pests and performs well under drought, yields about 7.5 tonnes per hectare, said B.M. Prasanna, director of the International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center’s global maize program. The Mexico-based centre is closely working with Chinese seed firms and state agricultural institutes, drawing on a gene bank of 27,000 samples of domesticated and wild corn varieties. Yunrui 47 can yield up to 14 tonnes per hectare under high-density planting, according to Fan Xingming, director of the Yunnan Academy of Agricultural Sciences, right at the top of U.S. corn yields. Hybrids have modernized planting as some seed firms guarantee 95 per cent germi-

nation, meaning farmers no longer have to place two to three seeds per hole, hoping at least one germinates. “These seeds are revolutionary for China, and are welcomed by farmers even with higher pr ices,” said the U.S. official, who didn’t want to be named as he is not authorized to talk to the media. Crop density, which has a direct impact on production, is up by around half to 60,000 plants per hectare from five years ago, but still lagging the U.S. level of around 80,000. New varieties also mean reduced fertilizer use, and improved water efficiency — a critical factor in the increasingly water-stressed northeast. By 2025, much of China’s nor theast will become either severely or extremely water stressed, according to the Aqueduct Water Risk Atlas managed by the World Resources Institute in Washington.

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Water shortage was one factor cited by China’s agriculture minister on Friday as a threat to the country’s ability to feed itself, along with growing land and labour shortages. “To ensure grain security... We will breed a new type of agricultural player and develop proper-scale mechanized farming,” Han Changfu said at a session of the ruling Communist Party congress. As is often the case in China, where there is progress, there is potential profit — for counterfeiters. “There are a lot of fakes out there — most are just buying cheap seeds and putting them in fancy packages,” said another Beijing-based U.S. agricultural official, who asked not to be named as he is not authorized to talk to the media. “Farmers just buy the seeds that look like they might work and aren’t too expensive. They have no real information.”

The Manitoba Co-operator | November 22, 2012

New technology with old herbicides Purdue scientists release discussion paper on 2,4-D and dicamba plus glyphosate combos Staff

group of seven extension staff from Ohio’s Purdue University have issued a publication on the pros and cons of 2,4-D- and dicamba-tolerant crops. Two companies are set to introduce these products in combination with glyphosate as a means of controlling weeds that have become resistant to glyphosate alone. Opponents say that widespread use of these older and drift-prone broadleaf products will put neighbouring crops, especially vegetables, at risk. Dow AgroSciences has developed its Enlist seed system for corn, soy and cotton, along with Enlist Duo herbicide that contains glyphosate and choline, a new formulation of 2,4-D which is said provides ultra-low volatility, minimized potential for drift, lower odour, and better handling characteristics than other 2,4-D amine or ester formulations. The Dow system is also resistant to glufosinate. Monsanto is developing the Roundup Ready Plus Extend system combining glyphosate and dicamba. Monsanto is col-

laborating with BASF to address dicamba’s potential to injure offtarget vegetation through drift or volatilization. They plan to make stewardship conditions part of the product label, including using spraying technologies that produce very coarse to ultracoarse droplets, spraying only when wind speeds are less than 10 m.p.h. or when conditions are favourable for temperature inversions, and requiring buffer zones. The researchers note that concerns about drift from 2,4-D and dicamba are not new. “Both herbicides have been used post-emergence for more than 40 years (dicamba) and 60 years (2,4-D) in many different crops and are still widely used today.” However, they say that adoption of these systems would mean the acreage sprayed with 2,4-D and dicamba would increase to encompass the majority of agronomic acres in the United States. “Since much of this acreage could be sprayed two or three times each growing season, some argue that it greatly increases the potential for off-site movement

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— even if most applications occur under the best of conditions — and for weeds to develop resistance to 2,4-D or dicamba.” The researchers say drift concerns are being addressed by both companies through the development of newer, lowervolatility formulations. “However, a concern is that low-cost, generic formulations of both 2,4-D and dicamba are still readily available and growers may turn to these options if economics favour a lower application cost.” I n t h e i r s u m m a r y, t h e researchers say the new technologies “can help maintain near-

Suspected phenoxy herbicide damage on a pear tree. Some horticultural growers fear increased use of 2,4-D and dicamba will put their crops at risk from spray drift.

term productivity in our efficient, simplified monoculture systems of commodity crops. “However, we must not become overly reliant on this technology as the only solution to manage weeds and maintain high crop productivity. A diversified approach to weed man-

agement must not be lost. The most durable and productive weed management system must integrate many tools, including genetic, cultural, non-chemical, and chemical methods.” The full report is available at https://mdc.itap.purdue.edu. Search for ID-453-W.

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Winter work begins on new Coulter bridge The provincial government is hoping to cut in half the time it usually takes to replace a washed-out bridge on PR 251 near Coulter, Transportation Minister Steve Ashton says. This bridge had to be closed due to severe flood damage. “We all know the damage inflicted by last year’s flood has been substantial. The province recognizes this

closure has been a major disruption for local residents, farmers and businesses,” said Ashton. “It normally takes about five years to design, receive environmental approval and build a bridge of this size. We are trying to get this done in half that time.” The contractor is expected to be on site near Coulter by early December to proceed with the construction of the new foundations for the replacement bridge. This work will continue during the winter months.

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The Manitoba Co-operator | November 22, 2012

U.S. GMO labelling efforts change course after California defeat A lawsuit is pondered as a way to push the FDA to label GMO foods By Carey Gillam and Lisa Baertlein REUTERS

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he failure Nov. 6 of a California ballot initiative that would have mandated labelling of genetically modified foods is not a death knell for those seeking nationwide labelling, U.S. labelling proponents said. President Barack Obama’s re-election could be a boost, as he is seen, in general terms, as being supportive of labelling. Still, efforts to force change at a federal level could face an uphill climb. “The federal effort is a monumental task without a state victory somewhere,” said Michele Simon, a public health attorney from California. New state labelling initiatives

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are planned for Washington state and Oregon. Beyond that, the action now shifts to Washington, D.C. and efforts to force change at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, which has primary regulatory oversight for food and food additives. A citizen’s petition is pending with the agency demanding a reexamination of its policy against labelling of foods that contain genetically modified ingredients. More than one million people signed on, the most ever for a petition to the FDA, and backers say the effort has been aided by the publicity surrounding the California initiative. “When we first filed our petition with the FDA over a year ago... it was only a handful of Washington insiders who fully understood what we were talking about,” said Gary Hirshberg, co-founder of Stonyfield Farm organic yogurt company, and chairman of the “Just Label It” campaign. “Now average folks are well educated on this issue.” Supporters of the federal labelling action include organic and natural food companies, environmental and consumer groups. The petition, filed in October 2011, is the first step in a strategy that could lead to a federal lawsuit against the FDA, said Andrew Kimbrell, the lead attorney with the Center for Food Safety, who wrote the legal petition. Kimbrell said passage of the California measure would have provided leverage for the federal effort. Its 53 per cent to 47 per cent defeat in progressive California was a setback, but the legal strategy with the FDA does not depend on state passage. Rather, CFS hopes to prove that the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, dating back to 1938, is being too narrowly interpreted by FDA and treats modern-day GMO technology in a way that does not comply with the intent of the law to protect consumers. Genetically modified crops, which have had their DNA spliced with genetic material from other species, have been around for 16 years. Popular biotech crops can survive treatments of weedkiller and are toxic to insects that feed on the crops. And most processed foods sold in the United States contain some GMO corn, soybeans or other crops. The CFS petition calls on the FDA to declare that molecular or genetic alterations are “material” changes relevant to consumers. The FDA’s current policy, set in 1992, holds that foods derived from genetically modified plants were substantially equivalent to those produced through conventional means.

The Manitoba Co-operator | November 22, 2012

Federal politicians handing out Growing Forward funds A number of commodity groups and organizations received allocations under the new Growing Forward program last week Staff

griculture Minister Gerry Ritz and other members of Parliament fanned out across Canada making Growing Forward announcements last week under the new agricultural policy framework, Growing Forward 2 and the Canadian Agricultural Adaptation Program (CAAP). The new Growing Forward program doubles its costshared funding for strategic initiatives including innovation, competitiveness, and market development. “Growing Forward 2, like its predecessor, will keep Canadian farmers and processors on the right track — a track of growth and prosperity,” Ritz said. “Research, innovation, and market development will continue to be hallmarks of Growing Forward 2 so that industry is well positioned to respond to challenges and capitalize on opportunities in the future.” In addition to ongoing multiyear funding for business risk management programs, Growing Forward 2 will see federal, provincial, and territorial (FPT) governments investing $3 billion in strategic initiatives for innovation, competitiveness, and market development. Growing Forward 2 is the result of an agreement by the FPT ministers of agriculture in Whitehorse on September 14 on the five-year policy framework. It sets the stage for FPT governments to complete bilateral agreements so programs will be in place by April 1, 2013, when the current Growing Forward policy framework expires. Among those commodity groups and organizations receiving support are: • Pulse Canada will receive more than $615,000 through the Agricultural Innovation Program (AIP) to research the health and nutritional benefits of pulses. Substantiating the health benefits of pulses could lead to their increased use as new ingredients in processed foods and open opportunities for other profitable uses. In addition, Pulse Canada and the Canadian Special Crops Association will receive $195,000 through the AgriMarketing Program to introduce, grow, and maintain the presence of Canadian pulses in international markets and to increase the volume of exports. • Pet Industry Joint Advisory Council of Canada (PIJAC) will receive up to $125,000 to build relationships with new and existing buyers and increase the sales, exports, and value of its products overall. • The Canola Council of Canada will get up to $1.2 million to implement a long-term international strategy increasing awareness and familiarity of canola oil’s health and culinary benefits, increase the usage of canola oil and meal in focus markets, and determine new opportunities and promotional approaches in emerging markets. • Prince Edward Island Potato Board will get up to $36,000

to work with Canadian potato breeders to select newly registered varieties of seed potatoes that have commercial potential in export markets. • Funding of up to $120,000 for pasture patron groups in Saskatchewan preparing to take over management of community pastures. Funding will be available to patron groups for up to 75 per cent of the costs associated with establishing legal entities and the development of business plans, up to a maximum of $80,000. In addition, funding will be available for up to 75 per cent of the costs for patrons to improve their business management skills, up to a maximum of $40,000. Pasture patron groups are eligible for a maximum benefit of up to $120,000 per group. Fund-

ing will be provided under the Saskatchewan Farm Business Development Initiative. • An investment of up to $160,000 to support the Canadian Vintners Association’s

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The Manitoba Co-operator | November 22, 2012

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U.S. Plains farmland prices set record but gains slow By Christine Stebbins CHICAGO / REUTERS

Average farmland prices in the U.S. Plains states jumped as much as 25 per cent in the third quarter, setting new highs as demand remained strong, according to the Kansas City Federal Reserve. But the rate of gains slowed down from the torrid pace of the past two years. “Drought conditions had little effect on the demand for farmland, and bankers expected sales to remain solid even with a seasonal upswing in the number of farms for sale after harvest,” according to the survey of 241 regional bankers in Colorado, Kansas, Nebraska, Oklahoma and Wyoming, and parts of New Mexico and Missouri. Low interest rates trumped weather concerns, the bank said. “Lenders continued to lower average interest rates on both farm real estate and farm operating loans to attract borrowers in an extremely competitive lending environment,” the bank said. However, drought and escalating feed and fuel prices have boosted demand for farm loans. Skyrocketing land values have stirred banker fears about the possibility of a ruinous farmland bubble like the one seen in the 1980s U.S. farm crisis, when overleveraged farmers lost their land as interest rates jumped. But farmers are carrying much less debt today, thanks to record incomes in recent years. “It’s still a hot market,” said Jason Henderson, chief economist for the KC Fed. “I think people are expecting prices to hold at least until the first part of the year. Right now what we are seeing is the demand is still very strong, even though there is more land being put on the market.” The survey found ranchland is up 14.3 per cent, irrigated cropland up 21.9 and nonirrigated cropland up 24.4 per cent. Rental rates for both crop- and ranch-land were up 12 per cent. Nebraska posted the biggest jump in land values, with non-irrigated farmland prices up 30.2 per cent.

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The Manitoba Co-operator | November 22, 2012

Trade expert calls supply management “awful, awful” policy Dairy Farmers says policy works and criticism is unfounded By Allan Dawson CO-OPERATOR STAFF

According to Carleton University professor, Michael Hart, many Harper government cabinet ministers don’t support supply management. PHOTO: ALLAN DAWSON

upply management is bad public policy but won’t end until Canadian consumers demand it, says Michael Hart, professor of trade policy at Carleton University. “It seems to be one of the few areas where the consumer seems to be prepared to accept the status quo,” Hart said at the recent Fields on Wheels conference. The trade expert, one of the architects of the Canada-U.S. free trade deal, predicted supply management will endure “until the minister of agriculture starts getting letters from consumers saying, ‘What the hell are you doing with a 238 per cent tariff (on imported French cheese) in a global economy?’”

“I’ve talked to a lot of cabinet ministers and if I get them one on one they agree it’s a real dumb idea, but if they smell press around them, it’s wonderful. Well, that’s because they’ve not heard from you (the public).” MICHAEL HART

But with global demand for protein growing, Canada is missing out on a golden opportunity, said Hart, citing the example of New Zealand and Australia, which abandoned supply management about 20 years ago and now are large dairy exporters to India and China. Defenders of the system say matching Canadian dairy and poultry production to demand

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provides consumers with reasonably priced, safe food while ensuring farmers make a decent living. Officially, the federal government supports that view, but it really doesn’t, said Hart. “I’ve talked to a lot of cabinet ministers and if I get them one on one they agree it’s a real dumb idea,” he said. “But if they smell press around them, (then) it’s wonderful. Well, that’s because they’ve not heard from you (the public).” The sensible option would be to phase out supply management, Hart argued, saying that’s becoming easier each year because of the declining number of dairy farmers. There are around 12,500 now compared to 50,000 in 1977 when supply management was implemented, said Hart, who predicted that number will eventually fall by a further 50 per cent. “But by the time we get to that we will no longer have the momand-pop kind of farms that are in the advertising campaigns,” Hart said. “They’ll all be large, corporate farms and the large, corporate farms will need more outlets than the local dairy and they too will say, ‘This is dumb.’ So over the next 10 to 15 years we should see a transition out of this awful, awful policy decision made in the ’70s to a more open system.” But killing supply management won’t mean lower prices, said a spokeswoman for the Dairy Farmers of Canada. “We saw that with BSE in Canada,” said Therese Beaulieu. “Beef prices dipped a bit at retail and then went back up (even though farm gate cattle prices plunged.) That’s what happened in the U.K. when its dairy sector deregulated its supply management system.” She also challenged Hart’s critique of how the system works, saying, for example, that the 238 per cent tariff on imported French cheese doesn’t apply until thousands of pounds enter the country under a one per cent tariff. Many countries use tariff rate quotas to regulate dairy and other imports, said Beaulieu, adding Canada has one on beef. According to the Dairy Farmers’ website, Canada imports six per cent of its dairy products while the U.S. only imports 2.75 per cent. The website also says the ultimate price for milk isn’t much different between the two countries because the U.S. government provides an additional 31 cents a litre in subsidies. The U.S. dairy industry also has a long history of boom and bust, and many large American dairy farms are going out of business right now because of high grain prices caused by this year’s drought, Beaulieu said. “It’s not unlike what’s happening with the pork sector here,” she said. allan@fbcpublishing.com

The Manitoba Co-operator | November 22, 2012

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Despite being an agricultural powerhouse, Canada is losing ground as a supplier of food products to the rest of the world, says a new report from the Canadian Agri-Food Policy Institute. Last year Canada imported $6.3 billion more food products and beverages than it exported — and the deficit has grown steadily since 2004 when it was $1 billion, says the report by former Agriculture Canada economist Doug Hedly. The biggest portion of the deficit, $3.7 billion, is in the trade in beverages, spirits and vinegar. Food products account for the remainder. While the rising loonie is an obvious cause, the report says other factors — such as a drop in investment — may be at play and the situation merits a full investigation. “There are companies that are growing and investing, but we need to better understand the implications of sustained and deepening trade deficits for the future competitiveness of the processed food sector and the agri-food sector as a whole,” said David McInnes, head of the institute. But some industry officials say more than study is needed. Ottawa needs to do more to support the foodprocessing sector, said Derek Nighbor, a senior vice-president of Food and Consumer Products Canada. “Canada’s food and beverage manufacturing industry has the opportunity to be one of the strongest in the world,” he said. “We have the water, the land and the people, but the industry is facing some serious challenges and we need additional support from the federal government to help our industry become a global leader.” The head of the Food Processors of Canada said the report “reflects what we see happening on the ground — fewer mid-size Canadian companies, fewer branch plants, more imports, fewer exports.” “Executives claim that all inputs are higher in Canada than in the United States and a par dollar is disastrous,” said Christopher Kyte. Boosting homegrown consumption with a workable Product of Canada label system would help, added Ron Davidson, director general of the Canadian Meat Council. The government doesn’t even enforce “regulations that require imported prepackaged meat to properly display the country of origin,” he said. “A significant volume of improperly labelled imported meat is reported in many retail locations across Canada.”

The Manitoba Co-operator | November 22, 2012

Italy to launch durum wheat futures contract Building liquidity will be a key challenge for the fledgling contract By Catherine Hornby ROME /REUTERS

orsa Italiana is set to l a u n c h Eu ro p e’s f i r s t futures market for durum wheat in November to cater to demand from the continent’s Italian-led pasta makers, but building sufficient trading volumes will be a challenge, traders say. Grain futures generally take a long time to attract a large trading base, and the minimal volumes seen since the launch of durum futures in Canada at the start of the year have highlighted the difficulties in the niche grain market. Milan’s exchange and pasta maker Barilla, which advised the exchange on the launch of the futures market, said the financial tool may be more effective in Italy, the world’s largest producer and per capita consumer of pasta made from durum. “ The Mediterranean is an area of consumption of durum wheat, and it makes more sense to have a market with physical delivery where the grain is consumed,” said Ennio Arlandi, who is responsible for commodities at Borsa Italiana. The new AGREX futures are due to launch around Nov. 19 on the Italian Derivatives Exchange Market (IDEM) and will trade in 50-tonne contracts, with five maturities available at any one time. The delivery months will be March, May, September and December. Tr a d i n g h o u r s w i l l r u n from 14:30 to 17:40 local time (13:30 to 16:40 GMT). Emilio Ferrari, a purchasing director at Barilla, said the market could take off if e n o u g h o p e ra t o r s b e c a m e involved. “ The more sophisticated operators, such as large French co-operatives, big Italian mills, pasta makers, are interested, but it’s maybe a too modern instrument for smaller, less evolved companies,” he said. He said futures could be useful for Barilla and other big durum wheat buyers to cope with volatile grain prices. “It helps to set a price far in advance. It helps us as buyers to explain our budget, and it’s also an advantage for the farmer, who can set the price and doesn’t face the risk of markets changing rapidly.” For now, just one delivery point is set in the area around Fo g g i a i n s o u t h e r n It a l y, but others may be added in future, Borsa Italiana’s Arlandi said. He declined to give any details on possible volume targets over time, but traders were skeptical as to how successful the futures market would be.

Even though delivery is not an end in itself when using a futures market, psychologically it will be a barrier.” A French grains trader said the design of the market could limit volumes. “It is designed for the Italian semolina makers, in other words for a consumer market, with little scope for trading,” he said. “The semolina makers buy their grain once to run their plants, they don’t buy twice, so this is going to limit volume.” Semolina is the product derived from milling durum wheat that is used to make pasta as well as cereals and puddings. Justin Daniels, director of commodity risk management at CWB (formerly the Canadian Wheat Board), said that if the Italian futures market survived for a couple of years, then it could become significant.

“It is designed for the Italian semolina makers, in other words for a consumer market, with little scope for trading.” FRENCH GRAINS TRADER

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On Canada’s market, open interest was just 46 contracts as of Oct. 24 and has never been higher than 72. The futures contracts have not traded in a month. T h e Wi n n i p e g e xc h a n g e launched its durum wheat

futures market in Januar y alongside new milling wheat and barley contracts to cash in on the liberalization of Western Canada’s grains market. Operators said the Milan futures would not be in direct competition with Winnipeg,

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The Manitoba Co-operator | November 22, 2012

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First Crystal City publisher also became premier Thomas Greenway was an entrepreneur with an interest in politics By Ed Ledohowski municipal heritage consultant, historic resources branch

he Courier Publishing Company Building, located at 218 Broadway Street South in Crystal City, is the province’s oldest and best remaining example of the once numerous small print shops and community newspapers that sprang up in newly established towns across southern Manitoba during the bustling 1870-1920 settlement era. It also possesses important connections with Thomas Greenway, founder of Crystal City, and premier of Manitoba from 1888 to 1900. In 1878, Thomas Greenway was a 40-year-old successful general merchant and family man living in Huron County, Ontario with stores in Devon, Crediton and Centralia, Ontario. Politics was another interest and, after serving a term as reeve in 1867, he was elected as the local member of Parliament in 1874. As were many others in southern Ontario at the time, Greenway’s interest was piqued by the growing discussion and excitement regarding opportunities to be had in the new province of Manitoba. During the spring of 1878, he made an extensive tour of the province, and eventually selected a homestead on prime prairie land near the junction of the Boundary Commission Trail and Crystal Creek, in what is now the RM of Louise.

Settling in

Returning to Ontario, he established the Rock Lake Colonization Company and spent considerable time travelling around Huron County extolling the advantages of settling in Manitoba. In 1879, his colonization company led two groups of settlers west, all of whom took up land in the general area of his homestead property. Four additional groups followed the next year. These later groups were among the fortunate first settlers to travel entirely by rail from Ontario to Manitoba, thanks to the just-completed Canadian Pacific Railway Pembina Branch Line which connected St. Boniface with the U.S. rail network (and Ontario), at St. Vincent, Minnesota. Previous groups had to use steamboat transportation for part of this journey. When the provincial constituency of Mountain was created in the autumn of 1879, Greenway, a Liberal, was not unexpectedly, elected its first MLA. At this time he also had his property surveyed into town lots and actively promoted their sale in Manitoba and Ontario. In 1881, as the fledgling community was taking form, Greenway established a print shop and community newspaper to serve the area’s residents and as a communication tool to help further his real estate and political interests. The first issue of The Rock Lake Herald was printed in this building on September 1, 1881 — a mere three years after the arrival of the district’s first pioneers.

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An opponent of the CPR’s 20-year monopoly over branch line development in southern Manitoba, which he felt was patently unfair to farmers, Greenway’s opposition took a personal turn in 1885 when the route of CPR’s southwestern Manitoba branch line deliberately bypassed the community of Crystal City, forcing the entire town to be moved two kilometres north to a CPR-owned townsite. After this event, Greenway resumed his attack on the CPR monopoly with all the renewed vigour of “a speculator who had been sidetracked.” On January 18, 1888, Thomas Greenway became Manitoba’s seventh premier and within months of his installation was able to negotiate the end of the federal government disallowance of Manitoba-issued railway charters. To maintain his popularity and influence within his constituency, Greenway acquired interest in several other newspapers in his area, including The Morden Monitor, The Pilot Mound Sentinel, The Manitou Mercury and The Crystal City Courier — now, of course, operating from the new Crystal City townsite. Greenway’s Liberal government remained in power for 11 years before finally being defeated in 1899 by Conservative Sir Hugh John MacDonald, the only surviving son of Canada’s first Prime Minister Sir John A. MacDonald.

Back to federal politics

After a short retirement, Greenway successfully contested the federal riding of Lisgar and in January 1905, a full 30 years after first being elected as an Ontario MP,

he returned to Ottawa where he completed his public service. He passed away in Ottawa in 1908 and is buried in the family cemetery on the banks of Crystal Creek. After Greenway sold his Crystal City newspaper interests in 1898, the local newspaper and printing business was run by a series of owners including: H. Spedding; T.G. McKitrick; T. Finn; Nelles Nunn; J.R. Stead; T & W Brewer; D. McBrien and finally, Dave and Francis Clark. After the last issue of the Crystal City Courier was published in 1952, the shop and equipment were used for custom job printing, which continued into the 1990s. The former Greenway print shop has survived largely intact and today con-

tains Western Canada’s finest collection of working turn-of-the-century printing equipment. On November 3, 1994, in recognition of its significance as the province’s most outstanding surviving example of an early small-town newspaper, it was designated a Provincial Heritage Site under The Heritage Resources Act. It is currently preserved and operated as a community museum. MORE COURIER reading:

More information on the Courier Publishing Company Building is available online at: www.gov.mb.ca/chc/hrb/prov/p085

The Manitoba Co-operator | November 22, 2012

COUNTRY CROSSROADS

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Environmentally friendly vodka pie crust A home baker and her family try something new This recipe calls for fresh, family-picked orchard apples, but apples from the freezer or the grocery store will also do in a pinch. By Terra Weaver CO-OPERATOR CONTRIBUTOR

decided to try a new pie crust recipe last August. This new recipe calls for vodka, so I knew it would be marvellous. Full of enthusiasm to try something new, I headed out to our orchard to get some apples. The tree was literally hanging with ripe fruit, and being the food hoarder that I am, it bothered me to see apples that were starting to fall to the ground below. The timing of apple picking and new pie crust recipe was perfect. My husband and son came out to help with the picking, or at least I thought they were there to give me a hand. After picking for approximately 10 minutes, I could hear my “help” deteriorating into conversations that sounded like this… “Hey Dad, do you think I can hit you in the head from here?”… “OK move back farther, that was too easy.”… “Oh jeez, do you think I broke the window?”… “Mom, there’s a big spider on your shoulder.”… “Just kidding, relax Mom.” So began the annual fall preserving season. I really enjoy preserving food that we grow ourselves. There’s nothing quite like pulling an apple pie out of the oven in January, made with fruit from your own trees. Especially an apple pie with vodka crust! The theory behind adding vodka to your pie pastry is that when you use vodka in place of some of the water, the vodka will evaporate in the oven during baking, leaving your pastry light and flaky. I’m not sure if there’s any truth to this theory, but it sounded like something worth trying. Here’s the recipe for vodka pastry:

5-1/2 c. all-purpose flour 2 tsp. salt 1 lb. lard (I use the Tenderflake brand) 1 tbsp. vinegar 1 egg, lightly beaten 1/3 c. cold water 1/3 c. vodka

In a large bowl, mix the flour and salt. Cut in the lard with either a butter knife or a pastry blender until it resembles coarse oatmeal. In a measuring cup, combine the vinegar and egg. Mix together well, then add 1/3 cup of vodka. Try very hard not to drink the vodka… or at least set aside 1/3 cup before you start baking. It’s sad when you are in the middle of a recipe and suddenly you realize there’s an ingredient missing. It seems even sadder after you’ve been drinking vodka.

Canola Oil Pie Crust If cooking with vodka isn’t your style, try this canola oil pastry recipe as a healthier alternative to traditional pastry recipes. By substituting canola oil for shortening or lard, you replace fats higher in saturated fatty acids with an oil which has the lowest level of saturated fatty acids. 1-1/2 c. all-purpose flour 1-1/2 tsp. granulated sugar 1/2 tsp. salt 2 tsp. cold one per cent milk 1/2 c. canola oil

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Mix together the egg, vinegar, vodka mixture and add 1/3 cup of cold water. Gradually stir the liquid ingredients into the flour/lard mixture. It’s not necessary to add all of the liquid to the dough. If it is clinging together well after only some of the liquid has been added, don’t add any more. If it seems a bit dry after adding all of the liquid, add a little more vodka… or water… but adding vodka seems better. Form the dough into six small balls, wrap and refrigerate them until you are ready to use. If they are wrapped well, you can also freeze them until you have time to bake later. There was no need to refrigerate our dough; it was made directly into apple pies. I measured five cups of sliced apples, and added one cup of granulated sugar, two tbsp. of all-purpose flour and 1/2 tsp. of cinnamon to the bowl of apple slices. Pour this apple mixture into a prepared vodka crust pastry, and cover with another. Seal the pastry by pressing it around the edge with a fork and cut some vent holes in the top of the pie. Bake at 350 F on the bottom rack in your oven for approximately 45 minutes and you

will have a beautiful apple pie with vodka crust. My helpers were back when the pie came out of the oven. They were gracious enough to taste test, and quickly reported that the crust was very flaky with no vodka taste whatsoever. I’m not sure if it is any flakier than other pie crusts have been, but it was a fun experiment to try. You might be wondering why this crust is considered environmentally friendly. I refer to it being environmentally friendly because it uses less water. In our efforts to conserve our most basic environmental resource, it feels good knowing that we are doing our part. So what we have learned today is that vodka is a good replacement for water. I wouldn’t recommend replacing water with vodka when preparing cereal for a baby, but I might try it in my porridge tomorrow morning. Who knew it would be so versatile!

Sift together flour, sugar and salt. In small bowl, beat milk into canola oil with fork until frothy. Form a well in flour mixture. Add canola oil mixture and combine gently with a fork until crumbly. Pat in pie plate as you would for graham wafer crust. Add filling and bake according to filling recipe.

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The Manitoba Co-operator | November 22, 2012

COUNTRY CROSSROADS

Explore Manitoba’s parks off-season Too busy in summer and early-fall to take a holiday? Try a November get-away By Donna Gamache Freelance contributor

f you’re one of those who can’t manage a holiday during the busy summer and fall seasons, don’t be afraid to take off-season drives or holidays around our province. Hotels usually have plenty of space available and may even offer special offseason deals; it’s often possible to make last-minute bookings. You can watch the forecast and book a room if the weather looks good — or stay home, if it doesn’t. Or, if you only have time for day trips, Manitoba’s parks offer a good place to visit just before winter really sets in. Last year in November my husband and I spent a few days in Riding Mountain National Park. There were about two inches of snow in the south part of the park, not enough to stop hikers, so we were able to take walks on some of the trails — out to Kinosao Lake and along the shores of Clear Lake. Farther north in the park, more snow had fallen and we did manage a little cross-country skiing there, although trails hadn’t been set yet. The smaller ponds and lakes had frozen, but Clear Lake was still open. If you’re lucky, as we were, there may be some early-morning hoarfrost to add to the beauty of partially frozen lakes. We also stopped at the wishing well at the east end of the lake, a scenic spot at any time of the year. The scenery alone can be worth a trip. Even the browns of November are beautiful, especially if you add a few green spruce trees or a little fresh snow to the view. In early November there may still be golden needles on the tamaracks. Last November, the stark beauty left by the previous summer’s fire in the southeastern section of the park contrasted with the fresh snow that had just fallen. Autumn is also a good time to watch for wildlife. By November the bears will be hibernating, but whitetail deer, moose, elk and coyotes are still around. If there’s a little snow, you can examine the trails and open sections for tracks. Drive slowly and watch for animals crossing the road. You might be rewarded by the sight of a moose or elk, or perhaps a herd of deer in one of the open areas. Blue jays, evening grosbeaks, pine grosbeaks and redpolls add a spot of colour to the stark landscape at this time of year. If you like to explore some place new, check out

Top: The wishing well area at Riding Mountain National Park last November. Above: Devil’s Punch Bowl in Spruce Woods Provincial Park last November. photos: donna gamache

a different section of Riding Mountain. Take a drive through the park to Lake Audy to see the bison, or drive along Highway No. 19. A region we sometimes explore is the “Rolling River Road” east of Onanole. This road connects with Highway No. 19, so you can start from either end. (Check a Riding Mountain Park map, or a copy of Manitoba Backroad Mapbook.) The section near Highway 19 was a stark “black on white” where the summer’s fire had burned. Manitoba’s provincial parks are other good spots to visit in the off-season, although in hunting season you may want to avoid walking there, except in the built-up areas near the campgrounds — or if you do, then wear hunters’ orange clothing. But once hunting season is past, you can walk anywhere if — like last autumn — there’s not much snow. Last year it was possible to hike on the park trails even into December.

We took a day hike in Spruce Woods Provincial Park the last weekend before Christmas, out to the Punch Bowl, and back via the Spirit Sands, and we weren’t the only hikers taking advantage of the fine conditions. We didn’t see any animals except squirrels, but the scattering of snow added to the beauty of the brown, grey and tan-coloured landscape. Birds Hill Park and Beaudry Park are also good for late-autumn/early-winter hikes. Both are near Winnipeg, so are more likely to have hiking trails that have been travelled by others. If you just want to enjoy a drive, Birds Hill is excellent for that. Don’t get trapped into believing that holidays must only be taken in summer or in winter. Offseason trips can be just as relaxing and scenic. Donna Gamache writes from MacGregor, Manitoba

Exercise and nourish your joints Eating well, drinking lots of water and getting moderate exercise may help manage arthritic pain By Julie Garden-Robinson NDSU Extension Service

had spent many hours gardening one day last summer, and had awakened some neglected muscles. They were not happy after several hours of raking, shovelling and hauling heavy planters filled with soil around the backyard. On the positive side though, I burned quite a few calories. According to a calorie expenditure website, an adult who weighs 150 pounds burns about 272 calories per hour doing general gardening work. Shovelling at a moderate rate (10 to 15 pounds per minute) burns about 476 calories per hour. Fortunately, after walking around a little the next morning, my joints stopped

creaking. Next time, I will warm my muscles and joints by starting a little more slowly. Unfortunately, many people face chronic pain and stiffness due to joint issues. Although I don’t have arthritis, I know a lot of people who do. If you are among the many people who suffer from arthritis or other joint issues, consider some of the lifestyle-related approaches, along with medications you might be taking. Low-impact exercise can help with the management of arthritis because it promotes weight management and flexibility. Discuss your physical activity plans with a health-care provider. Swimming and water aerobics, for example, put less pressure on joints and can help decrease swelling and increase

circulation to joints and muscles. Of course, if something causes joint pain, stop the activity right away. Nutrition has been explored by researchers as a means of reducing the inflammation associated with arthritis. Omega-3 fatty acids in oils and fish may decrease the inflammation associated with arthritis. According to the latest nutrition guide, we should eat eight ounces of seafood, such as salmon, per week. Chronic pain can affect our appetite, so we may not feel like eating. Therefore, we need to aim for “nutrient-rich” foods from all the food groups, including plenty of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lean protein and low-fat dairy. According to current recommendations, filling our plate half full with fruits

and vegetables helps us meet our nutritional needs for vitamins, minerals and assorted phytochemicals (natural, healthpromoting plant chemicals) that promote good health. Fruits and vegetables also are high in water and low in calories. Drink plenty of water to keep your body well hydrated. We may be dehydrated without feeling thirsty, so carry a water bottle and sip regularly. If you do not like water, add ice and a squirt of lemon or lime juice. Be aware that some beverages are high in calories, so read the nutrition facts labels. Julie Garden-Robinson, PhD, R.D., L.R.D., is a North Dakota State University Extension Service food and nutrition specialist and associate professor in the department of health, nutrition and exercise sciences.

The Manitoba Co-operator | November 22, 2012

COUNTRY CROSSROADS

More questions from readers Answers on cooking, cleaning and cupcake tips Reena Nerbas Household Solutions Dear Reena, How can I bake per fect cream puffs and prevent them from sinking after they are taken out of the oven? I am looking forward to hearing you speak at our Christmas party/ meeting. Thank you, Helen Dear Helen, A perfect cream puff is definitely a work of art and here are a few tricks to getting them perfect every time. After you have stirred the water, salt, butter and baking powder together, turn up the heat and bring the water to a full rolling boil. Turn the burner to low and dump in the flour mixture all at once, stirring it in quickly with a wooden spoon. Once

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mixed, remove from heat. Let the dough cool for 20 minutes before adding the eggs one at a time. Total time for beating each egg is about five minutes. Test your dough by lifting out a spoonful and dropping it on top of the rest of the dough. If it stays on top and maintains its shape, it’s ready to bake. If not, beat it some more. Drop the dough by large spoonfuls onto a cookie sheet. Don’t crowd the puffs. They should be at least three inches apart. If you want to make mini puffs, drop small spoonfuls on sheets — 15 to each sheet. Without opening the oven to peek during baking, bake at 400 F for 45 to 50 minutes for large or 30 to 35 minutes for mini puffs. Finished cream puffs should feel firm to the touch and be golden brown. Remove the cream puffs from the oven and pierce the side of each one with the point of a sharp knife (to remove mois-

ture from inside puff ); this is not necessary for mini puffs. Cool puffs on a baking sheet, careful to keep them away from drafts. Fill with something delicious like: whipped cream, tuna, chocolate, coffee whipped cream, chicken salad, vanilla custard, salmon or crab mousse. Delicious! Hello Reena, I read your articles and have found many useful tips. I use a steam mop on my laminate floor and I love it, but I always end up with water spots all over the floor. Is there anything I can add to the water that would prevent this? Thanks, Shari Dear Shari, My favourite laminate floor cleaner recipe is super because it requires no rinsing. In order to prevent water spots, whether you are cleaning with a steam

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JADE PLANT — beautiful and versatile Will grow large or control by container size By Albert Parsons FREELANCE CONTRIBUTOR

was strolling through a garden centre some time ago, and came upon a stunning sight — a large potted jade plant in full bloom. While most of us do not have the space for such a plant, particularly where it will receive enough light to produce such abundant bloom, seeing the plant reminded me of its beauty and versatility. You can grow a smaller version of the jade plant and incorporate one into your interior landscape even if you have limited space. The jade plant is a member of the genus Crassula whose members are all succulents. It has plump, fleshy, almost-round leaves that are glossy and usually bright green, although there are variegated cultivars on the market. The stems are thick with a woody-looking bark; the leaves have very small stems so that the leaves seem almost directly attached to the thick stems. A jade plant can grow up to a metre and a half tall and wide, but its size can be restricted by limiting the size of the con-

tainer in which it is grown and by judicious pruning. It does like as much light as you can give it — ideally between three and five hours of direct sunlight each day. If it receives too little light, the growth becomes spindly and straggly and the stems get elongated and twisted. Like many succulents, the jade plant requires little water. It should only be watered after the soil has almost completely dried out. It likes a well-drained, loam-based potting mix that includes some sand. A peatbased planting medium tends to retain too much water. The plants are easily propagated from cuttings, and small stems can be planted directly into soil where they will readily develop roots. Small plants can be incorporated into cacti/succulent dish gardens, they can be potted up individually and displayed in a plant grouping that includes other succulents and cacti, or a larger specimen might be displayed on its own in an large, attractive container. In the latter case, the plant should be pruned regularly to keep it compact and bushy.

If you are interested in bonsai, the jade plant lends itself well to being grown in this manner. One advantage is that it grows much more quickly than most of the other plants that are more often recommended for bonsai. A large specimen looks good in its container in the summer garden, but it must be taken indoors if any threat of frost occurs. The plant must be introduced to direct outdoor sun gradually, but once acclimatized, it will be happy in a fullsun location. It may even bloom when it is receiving so much light. The only chance of getting a jade plant to bloom indoors is to locate it on a south windowsill or place it directly under the lights of a light garden. The jade plant is attractive and has several uses, depending on how it is grown and how large it is allowed to get. Its rather oriental architecture will complement any modern interior décor, especially if there are other hints of the Orient in the room. Albert Parsons writes from Minnedosa, Manitoba

A jade plant requires a lot of light to produce such abundant bloom. PHOTO: ALBERT PARSONS

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Manitoba Pork Council prepares for end of gestation stalls Dealing with aggression, finding the best design, and retraining barn workers are some of the issues producers will have to deal with when they shift to open housing By Shannon Vanraes co-operator staff

f it’s time to update your hog barn or if you’re thinking about new equipment, then it’s also time to think about converting your sow gestation stalls to open-housing systems. “We’re working with the date of 2025, and we’re continuing to encourage producers to look at that date as well,” said Mark Fynn, animal care specialist with the Manitoba Pork Council. Several major food chains have announced in the last year that they are moving towards gestation-stallfree pork, said Fynn, adding his organization recognizes consumers’ attitudes are driving the change. “In general, the public doesn’t stand behind the current system of gestation housing,” he said. Farmers believe gestation stalls are consistent with good animal welfare practices, but they also understand there is a need to provide what the market is seeking, he said. So it makes sense for the council to work with researchers and producers to address concerns about group housing. “You’re always going to have sow aggression, it’s just a behaviour you see between sows, but it’s a matter of trying to minimize that in a group setting,” said Fynn. Sows often become aggressive during feeding and so one area of research is focused on the effectiveness of electronic feeding systems or free-accessstall systems, he said. Environmental enrichment, such as the addition of hanging chains or tennis balls, is also used to lessen aggression between sows, but the jury is still out on that practice. In some instances, the toys may just be something else to fight over, he said. “There isn’t too much research in the area of enrichment right now,” said Fynn. The cost of converting barns is also being closely examined. “We’re at the stage in our research where we’re trying to estimate the costs, but obviously it’s going to vary from barn to barn based on design,” he said. The current ballpark figure is $500 to $600 per sow space. “So that could be quite substantial depending on the size of your operation,” said Fynn. Moving to open housing also means additional training programs for staff. “It’s not a simple solution, you can’t just rip out the old stalls and put them in groups, it has to be well thought out and the design has to be bang on,” he added. The silver lining is that this effort might create new marketing opportunities. “There is a potential for some value,” he said. “But a lot of our markets, including our domestic market, haven’t really shown a strong will to pay more.” And the thought of spending a lot of money with no return isn’t going down well at a time when many producers are suffering huge losses because of high feed costs. “(Producers) see this huge capital cost coming and there’s this threat that there won’t be any real payback,” said Fynn. “There might even be an increase to cost of production, so it’s worrisome.” shannon.vanraes@fbcpublishing.com

Above: A pregnant pig lays in a sow gestation stall. European farmers are banned from using sow stalls as of Jan. 1. Manitoba farmers are targeting 2025 to make the change, but the Manitoba Pork Council is urging producers to adjust sooner. photo: REUTERS/Yves Herman Right: Mark Fynn, an animal care specialist with the Manitoba Pork Council, speaks about the need to start looking ahead to open sow housing. Photo: Shannon VanRaes

The Manitoba Co-operator | November 22, 2012

U.S. government, health groups sound alarm on antibiotics The U.S. Centers for Disease Control wants restrictions on antibiotics use in food animals By Julie Steenhuysen CHICAGO / REUTERS

A demonstrator feeds mock antibiotics to chicken puppets during a protest denouncing industrial livestock farming and current agricultural policies in Berlin, earlier this year. U.S. government and health experts agree livestock industry practices must change. PHOTO: REUTERS/THOMAS PETER

he U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and a coalition of 25 health-care organizations are joining forces to fight the overuse of antibiotics in people and livestock in a bid to curb the rise of drug-resistant “super bugs.” Without action, patients could soon face a time when antibiotics are powerless to treat many of the most common infections, said CDC experts and the Center for Disease Dynamics, Economics & Policy, a public health research group. “How we use and protect these precious drugs must fundamentally change,” Dr. Arjun Srinivasan, associate direc-

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tor for health-care-associated infection prevention programs at the CDC, said in a conference call with reporters on Nov. 13. Dr. David Relman, president of the Infectious Diseases Society of America, which is part of the effort, said doctors are already seeing patients with bacterial infections resistant to “every antibiotic we have left.” “It will take all of us — consumers, health-care providers, researchers, policy-makers, industry, and others — to tackle this problem,” he said. A statement signed by organizations ranging from the American Academy of Pediatrics to Consumer’s Union, an advocacy group, stressed the need for policies that conserve and protect antibiotics, ensuring that patients get the right antibiotics at the right time, and for the right amount of time. They also called for curbs on the use of antibiotics in food animals, recommending their use by veterinarians only when they are needed to ensure the animal’s health. Fo o d p r o d u c e r s d o n o t have to consult veterinarians because common antibiotics have long been available to farmers without a prescription. The position on antibiotic use in food animals echoes efforts by U.S. regulators urging food producers to stop using antibiotics in livestock for non-medical uses. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration in April said antibiotics should only be used under the supervision of a veterinarian to prevent or treat illnesses in animals, and has asked companies to start phasing out their use for purposes such as promoting growth, a process that could take three years. The move to limit the drugs could affect large meat producers like Tyson Foods Inc., Cargill Inc. and Hormel Foods Corp. Gail Hansen, a public health veterinarian for the Pew Charitable Trusts, said the amount of antibiotics used in the United States for food animals far outstrips the amount used for people. Some 30 million pounds of antibiotics are sold each year for animals, compared to seven million pounds for humans, she said. Srinivasan of the CDC said the problem cannot be addressed simply by curbing antibiotic use in food animals. “This is a joint problem,” he said.

The Manitoba Co-operator | November 22, 2012

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Good gilt management improves lifetime productivity High-productivity sow farms began boar contact with gilts sooner Bernie Peet Peet on Pigs

enetic progress in litter size has been rapid over the last 15 years, with an annual improvement in the range of 0.2 - 0.3 total born. For many producers, litter size is no longer a limiting factor to achieving a high number of pigs born per sow per year. Today’s challenges now centre around maximizing piglet survival and, increasingly, ensuring the sow has a long, productive lifetime. There is now increasing focus on gilt development and reproductive management programs that can improve sow herd retention rate, increase pigs per sow per year and, more importantly in this context, maximize piglets weaned per sow lifetime. North American herd-recording systems show unacceptably high dropout rates for young females which is inconsistent with a long and productive life in the herd. Retaining females through the most productive three to six parity range will boost herd performance and reduce production cost per pig weaned. To achieve this goal, good gilt management practices are essential, but there is no widespread consensus about the routines that are most effective in improving sow herd retention.

In a recent issue of Michigan State University’s Pork Quarterly, state swine specialist Ronald O. Bates reviews the results of a Japanese research study (Kaneko and Koketsu, 2012) that evaluated sow productivity in 96 herds and related gilt management practices to sow performance. The study analyzed the farms’ sow productivity records and evaluated 15,574 gilt records. Each farm completed surveys that detailed their gilt management program. Farms were categorized into three sow productivity categories, based on pigs per sow per year. Farms classified as “High” achieved more than 23.8 pigs per sow per year. “Intermediate” sow productivity farms fell within the range of 20.8 to 23.8 pigs per sow per year and farms that were categorized as “Low” sow productivity farms produced 20.7 or fewer pigs per sow. “Age at mating was lower among High and Intermediate sow productivity farms compared to Low sow productivity farms,” comments Bates (Table 1). “Gilts from high sow productivity farms also had higher farrowing rates than gilts from farms in the other two categories. This was true for gilts that farrowed to their first service as well as those that recycled and subsequently farrowed after a later service.” In describing the gilt management programs for these farm categories, High and Intermedi-

Table 1: Gilt reproductive characteristics for herds differing in pigs per sow per yeara Pigs/sow/year Age at mating (days) Farrowing rate, first mating (%) Farrowing rate for returns (%) No. born alive for 1st mating No. born alive to returns a

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Adapted from Kaneko and Koketsu, 2012. , Means within a row with different superscripts differ (P<0.05).

ate sow productivity farms began boar contact with gilts at approximately 203 days of age while “Low-productivity sow farms began boar contact with gilts at approximately 213 days of age,” Bates explains. “Therefore, it appears all farms were trying to mate gilts at their second estrus but High-productivity sow farms began boar contact with gilts sooner.” A greater proportion (32 per cent) of high sow productivity sow farms used gilt development diets than Intermediate (8.5 per cent) and Low (zero per cent) sow productivity sow farms. Also age at farrowing was 13.7 days younger for gilts on farms that used direct boar contact to stimulate estrus versus farms that used indirect boar contact.

“This is in agreement with recent research from Michigan State University that reported that gilts that farrow at or before a year of age had improved sow longevity compared to females that farrowed after a year of age,” Bates notes. Farms also listed the time gilts were mated after being detected in heat. “Farms that mated gilts immediately after detected heat had higher gilt farrowing rates than farms that waited either six to 12 hours or 24 hours to mate or inseminate gilts,” points out Bates. “This may be because ovulation occurs sooner within the estrous period of gilts than sows. Therefore, mating immediately after gilts are detected in heat may allow for sperm to go through the process of capacitation and

be ready to fertilize eggs at ovulation.” Although the gilt development practices identified as being beneficial in this study are not the only ones that can improve subsequent reproductive performance, it does suggest that the following be considered for gilt development programs: • The use of specialist gilt development diets. • Commencing estrus detection at approximately 6.5 months of age, with gilts mated at their second or later estrus. • Estrus detection should be carried out with direct boar contact. • For the heat in which gilts will be mated, mating should occur soon after they are detected in heat and while they are in standing heat. • Gilts that have been served should be limit fed until pregnancy is confirmed and then fed to body condition. • Gilts should farrow at approximately 11 to 12 months of age. “Gilt development is an important aspect of sow farm productivity and attention to detail and consistent applications of fundamental gilt management practices should improve subsequent productivity and longevity,” concludes Bates. Bernie Peet is president of Pork Chain Consulting of Lacombe, Alberta, and editor of Western Hog Journal.

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Common errors in handling vaccines Vaccines are expensive, so make sure you store and administer them for maximum effectiveness Roy Lewis, DVM Beef 911

n order to achieve the maximum benefit out of vaccines or antibiotics this fall they must be handled properly right up to the time they are administered. You as producers pay good money for these products and the pharmaceutical companies want to ensure you get the maximum benefit. Vaccine failures are not desirable in anyone’s eyes. The most common way products are damaged is with poor temperature control. In the heat of the moment (this could be considered a pun) with handling cattle you must put someone in charge of handling the products to be administered. Their job is to ensure safe, efficient administration of a quality product. We often are processing in inclement weather, either freezing in winter or under very hot conditions with lots of sunlight in summer. It is far more harmful to freeze product than have it get a bit warm. Keep in mind as soon as the product is administered it is in an environment of 39 C (body temp). If you freeze vaccines they are toast and should be discarded. I have most producers use an insulated container. You can put in warm water bottles in winter or ice packs in summer to keep the product at the right temp. If the weather is really bad the full syringe can even be placed in the container between uses. This also

protects the product from UV light, which can also be detrimental to some products. Heat lamps or in-car heaters are also used to keep product warm. Be ever cognizant of maintaining the ideal temperature. Five to 15 C is what you want to aim for. Getting product too close to these heat-producing devices can fry product and that is a no-no as well. This is likewise ver y true when picking product up from the veterinary clinic. I encourage producers to bring the insulated containers with them or we send them home with ice packs in the summer. Don’t make the mistake of throwing vaccine up on the dash; the strong heaters in vehicles or the warmth of the sun has cooked a lot of vaccine over the years, I am sure.

Rehydrate as needed

Only rehydrate the amount of vaccine you will use directly (within the next hour). This is especially true of the modified live vaccines, which are in common use these days. Once rehydrated their absolute maximum shelf life is a few hours. It is better to rehydrate and use them right away (within one to two hours). The modified vaccines are also very fragile so do not disinfect the needle with things like alcohol between uses. This will render the vaccine inactive and destroy its effectiveness. Always label the syringe as to what product it contains. As an example, formalin is present in the blackleg vaccine, and if you accidentally pull up a full syringe of modified live vaccine in the same

syringe, the small amount of formalin left will destroy all the vaccine in the syringe. Label the syringe to avoid this mistake and place the vaccines apart from each other so these mistakes don’t happen. Double and triple check the volume to be given. It is not uncommon for automatic guns to get bumped and the setting accidentally changed. Overdosing wastes valuable product and underdosing will not give you the desired effect. Make sure if using automatic guns they are dispensing properly. The newer models are very accurate and don’t allow air to get into the syringe. I always make a mental note that vaccine is running out when they should be. A 50-dose bottle of vaccine should run out after 50 head. If it doesn’t run out or runs out too early, take a minute to check things out. Often the setting may have been improperly set. Companies usually have just a little bit extra product as a buffer (one or two per cent). When administering multiple products, make sure they are at least 10 cm (hand width) apart as contact may inactivate them. Either give the product on opposite sides of the neck or make a conscious effort to place them apart. Try and consistently give products in the same place, therefore, if you have any types of local reactions at least you know what product is giving the problem. Last but not least, follow label directions as to dosage and type of administration (subcutaneous or intramuscular). Try and use the neck

It is not uncommon for automatic guns to get bumped and the setting accidentally changed.

a re a w h e n a d m i n i s t e r i n g either way. Have the cattle properly restrained to avoid broken needles or vaccine being discharged into the air. Use the one-handed subcutaneous technique to avoid injury to the applicator. If you believe a product was not given properly, repeat the vaccination. This will not harm the animal and it is far better than way underdosing. This occurs in situations where vaccine is injected intradermally (between the skin layers), discharged into the hair, the automatic gun is not discharged fully or the needle is pushed through the skin and out again so the vaccine is discharged into the air. Check the vaccine’s expiry date. These are all very common errors right at the time of vaccinating and need to be avoided. Avoiding or recognizing these common errors will help you convey maximum

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i m m u n i t y b e n e f i t t o yo u r herd. The products have been engineered to work and it is up to all of us to be diligent with their handling and administration. If we administer them properly and handle them carefully our cattle should derive maximum protection. Lastly, select the proper needle size and length (subcutaneous vaccines can be given with a three-quarter-inch needle), change needles frequently and don’t vaccinate through manure or dirt. If you follow all the above recommendations you and yo u r l i ve s t o c k w i l l d e r i ve the maximum benefit from the vaccines you used good money to purchase. There are many causes as you can see for “supposed” vaccine failure. 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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117.00-127.50

n/a

116.00-127.00

800-900

110.00-133.00

105.00-133.00

118.00-130.50

122.00-132.00

122.00-133.00

n/a

120.00-130.00

118.00-132.00

700-800

129.00-137.00

130.00-145.00

125.00-133.50

130.00-139.75

132.00-140.00

130.00-140.00

130.00-138.00

127.00-142.00

600-700

145.00-151.00

140.00-155.50

130.00-145.00

140.00-150.00

137.00-153.00

135.00-145.00

135.00-150.00

135.00-151.00

500-600

150.00-170.00

145.00-165.25

140.00-157.50

145.00-160.00

142.00-166.00

144.00-158.25

140.00-177.00

148.00-171.00

400-500

155.00-181.50

160.00-180.50

155.00-175.00

165.00-182.00

160.00-184.00

160.00-188.00

155.00-188.00

155.00-185.00

300-400

160.00-188.00

160.00-193.50

165.00-209.00

180.00-198.00

175.00-200.00

175.00-198.00

150.00-208.00

165.00-205.00

Feeder heifers 900-1,000 lbs.

114.00-117.50

n/a

110.00-117.50

n/a

100.00-116.00

800-900

116.00-118.00

n/a

105.00-118.00

110.00-120.00

111.00-122.50

n/a

110.00-122.00

700-800

120.00-127.00

115.00-124.00

115.00-125.25

119.00-128.50

n/a

115.00-125.00

115.00-127.00

600-700

124.00-140.00

120.00-144.50

120.00-130.00

120.00-134.00

122.00-136.00

124.00-137.00

117.00-141.00

120.00-142.00

500-600

120.00-156.00

125.00-155.00

125.00-144.00

128.00-140.00

127.00-144.00

130.00-145.00

123.00-156.00

127.00-148.00

400-500

122.00-156.00

125.00-153.00

140.00-157.00

135.00-152.00

135.00-164.00

132.00-155.00

130.00-159.00

130.00-150.50

300-400

130.00-157.00

130.00-168.00

145.00-164.00

140.00-160.00

n/a

145.00-165.00

130.00-160.00

135.00-165.00

Slaughter Market No. on offer

100

n/a

161

n/a

285

D1-D2 Cows

55.00-62.00

n/a

60.00-69.50

55.00-63.00

49.00-54.00

45.00-58.00

62.00-68.00

D3-D5 Cows

45.00+

45.00-70.00

40.00-46.00

48.00-59.00

44.00-56.00

40.00-48.00

35.00-45.00

52.00-58.00

Age Verified

62.00-72.00

n/a

63.00-69.00

56.00-63.00

58.00-68.00

n/a

Good Bulls

72.00-84.00

55.00-75.50

68.00-74.00

80.00-86.50

75.00-82.50

73.00-79.00

70.00-79.00

65.00-74.00

Butcher Steers

n/a

97.00-101.75

n/a

Butcher Heifers

n/a

95.00-101.00

n/a

Feeder Cows

n/a

65.00-75.00

70.00-85.00

64.00-78.00

n/a

68.00-76.00

Fleshy Export Cows

n/a

56.00-64.00

n/a

Lean Export Cows

n/a

46.00-51.00

n/a

* includes slaughter market

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Fewer hogs, less pork

“Retail pork prices will begin to move up modestly through next April or May, and a rapid increase in the last half of 2013, due to the reduction in the breeding herd,” said University of Purdue livestock economist Chris Hurt. He sees retail prices for pork to remain steady to higher into the end of the year. The retail pork price in September was $3.50 per pound, compared with $3.52 in August and $3.56 a year earlier. Pork prices have come down, but not as much as some had anticipated given the glut of supplies. “It’s the in-between costs, getting product from the farm gate to the dinner plate, that adds up and generally doesn’t go down, but goes up over time,” said independent market analyst Bob Brown. He said any subsequent retail pork price increases may be more associated with continually rising marketing costs — everything from transportation to packaging of the product — and less so because of eventual tighter hog numbers. Linn Group analyst John Ginzel said pork was heavily featured in grocery stores when prices declined in the middle of September through October, the latter being National Pork Month. That will begin to wind down soon, he said.

The Manitoba Co-operator | November 22, 2012

Winter is no time to forget about the bulls Bull care and nutrition needs to start now, not next spring before turnout By Kris Ringwall, beef specialist NDSU EXTENSION SERVICE

he first winter storm brought in the reality of seasonal changes and the need to take care of the bulls. For many, the cows and calves head home, and then the calves are sorted for market. The busyness of it all is mind boggling at times. The pens are stretched to the max, and there is not enough time to get every animal fed and watered on a normal schedule. A quick sort often will move the bulls aside and put the cows and calves at centre stage. Off in the distance, one can hear someone ask if the bulls have been fed. The point being, bulls still are a very important part of a cowcalf enterprise. In all honesty, way too many times bulls take a back seat once the breeding season is done. Just like the cows, bulls need time to recover. If the bulls can’t hold up, why are they there in the first place? That question is a point of discussion. We all need to remember that many bulls are terminal bulls. In other words, they breed cows and sire calves that are designed to be feeder calves. These bulls often are purchased for high dollars, so the key to making the bulls affordable is years of use. A bull that can be depreciated out over four or five breeding seasons is much better for the bottom line than a bull that only lasts two or three seasons. The market calves will perform well in the feedlot and be aggressively sought after by feeder calf buyers. This means that most bulls are not intended to produce replacement heifers. If, in fact, the bull was intended to sire replacement heifers, he had better come in reasonable shape. Regardless, the bulls have worked hard and need some recuperation.

They become a hassle because no one wants them in the way. How much easier it is to push them to the back 40 and worry about them next spring.

be available to assure optimum reproductive performance. “Nutrition begins with adequate amounts of feed. For example, a 1,300-pound bull needing to gain 1.5 pounds per day needs 26.1 pounds of dry matter. It would consist of two pounds (7.9 per cent) of protein and 15.6 pounds (59.7 per cent) of total digestible nutrients (TDN) or energy. A larger bull, say 1,900 pounds, needs to gain one-half pound per day. This bull would need 32.2 pounds of dry

Student wisdom

The cow-calf management class that I teach at Dickinson State University is always fun, and listening to the students certainly brings insight into the beef business. A former student once wrote, “After the breeding season, many producers would like to forget about their breeding bulls, and some do. They become a hassle because no one wants them in the way. How much easier it is to push them to the back 40 and worry about them next spring. “Although it is apparent that breeding bulls do not require a lot of extra attention in the off-season, some care must be fulfilled to reduce costs for the next year. Most breeding commences in the spring or early summer and extends for two to three more months. Even with a 60-day pre-breeding conditioning period, this still leaves approximately seven months of post-breeding. These usually are in the fall and winter months. “After the completion of the breeding season, old or crippled bulls should be sorted off and sold. Mature, healthy bulls won’t require a lot of extra care, so they could go by themselves. This leaves the younger, thinner bulls to work with. These are the ones that should receive a little higherquality feed through the winter to increase their years of productivity. Properly balanced nutrition, including minerals, should

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matter per day. To accomplish this, the bull needs 2.2 pounds (6.9 per cent) of protein and 16.8 pounds (52 per cent) of TDN or energy. “Shelter also is an overlooked aspect. Testicles easily can be frozen in this part of the Midwest, so some bedding and shelter are important. Remember that bulls constitute 50 per cent of next year’s calf crop. Therefore, wise management practices can reduce variable costs, which will result in greater overall revenue.”

Bulls can be a pain

I couldn’t have said it better or been any more right when he said that producers sometimes would like to forget about the bull inventory because bulls can be a pain. The key to bull management, like all other cattle management, is the willingness to address topics in a very timely manner rather than waiting until a crisis arises. Bull care and nutrition needs to start now, not next spring

Daily Nutrient Requirements for Regaining Body Condition of Bulls Bull Average Weight Daily Gain (lbs) 1300 1500 1700 1900

Total Dry TDN Matter Intake Protein Intake

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(lbs) 26.1 28.3 29.6 32.2

(lbs) 2.0 2.1 2.1 2.2

(lbs) 15.6 15.8 15.4 16.8

Cow-Calf Management Guide, Second Edition, CL 300 College of Agriculture, University of Idaho

prior to bull turnout. Bulls need to be physically healthy, athletic in nature and conditioned for a vigorous marathon. In addition, the bull requires approximately eight weeks for viable sperm cell development. For bulls that are mismanaged and have their spermatogenic cycle disrupted, a minimum of two months is needed for the bull

to start having a viable sperm supply for the proper conception of next year’s calf crop. Listen up: Don’t forget about those bulls, so keep them in sight and properly fed. North Dakota State University Extension Service beef specialist Kris Ringwall writes a weekly column archived at www.BeefTalk.com.

The Manitoba Co-operator | November 22, 2012

SHEEP & GOAT COLUMN

Prices plummet in spite of quality Heavyweight lambs were in limited numbers, but feeder lambs dominated over all By Mark Elliot

October 17, 2012

Co-operator contributor

Ewes

here were 750 sheep and goats delivered to the Winnipeg Livestock Auction Nov. 7 sale. Bidding was lacklustre compared to earlier sales and prices were lower, despite good-quality sheep and goats on offer. There was equal representation from wool and hair sheep ewes with the average price ranging from $.39 to $.58 per pound. A group of 10,195-pound Dorsetcross and Suffolk-cross ewes, reported to be pregnant — did not draw much interest. This group sold for $122.85 ( $0.63 per pound). Even a group of four 130pound younger Dorper-cross and Suffolk-cross ewes did not create a high flurry of bidding. These young ewes sold for $81.90 ($0.63 per pound). The selection of rams was limited, but the bidding appeared to be limited, as well. Two good breeding Katahdin-cross rams were sold separately, for those producers requiring some new herd improvements. The 145pound Katahdin-cross ram brought $119.63 ($0.825 per pound); the 160-pound Katahdincross ram brought $131.20 ($0.82 per pound). Two 205-pound Suffolk-cross rams brought $76.88 ($0.375 per pound). The 240pound Dorset-cross ram brought $144 ($0.60 per pound).

$41.82 - $101.25

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Lambs (lbs.) 110+

$92.66 / $125.19 (113 / 117 lbs.)

$145.60 - $180.20

95 - 110

$78.84 - $123.20

$127.40 - $149.04

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$90.00 - $114.68

$111.76 - $130.66

70 - 79

$76.65 - $95.00

$100.62 - $109.81 (71 - 79 lbs.)

60 - 69

$72.00 - $84.32

$81.60 - $98.34 (60 - 68 lbs.)

53 / 54

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$67.50 - $83.52 (50 - 59 lbs.)

41 / 45

$32.80 /$37.13

$60.06 - $70.88 (42 - 49 lbs.)

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n/a

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The heavyweight lambs were limited in numbers delivered for this sale. Two 113-pound Katahdin-cross lambs brought $92.66 ($0.82 per pound). Then there was a group of 117-pound lambs that brought $125.19 ($1.07 per pound). Once again, the wool lambs dominated the market lamb classification. The price ranged from $1.07 to $1.19 per pound; at a weight range of 97- to 110-pound lambs. There was an exception, two 108-pound Cheviot-cross

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the buyers. The 70- to 79-pound lambs were dominated by hair lambs. The price ranged from $0.99 to $1.28 per pound. An exception was two 73-pound Cheviot-cross lambs which brought $94.90 ($1.30 per pound). The lambs in the 60- to 69-pound range were evenly mixed with wool and hair lambs. The price ranged from $1.15 to $1.24 per pound. Three 53-pound Dorper-cross lambs brought $62.54 ($1.18 per pound). A group of 54-pound lambs brought $63.72 ($1.18 per pound). Two 45-pound lambs brought $37.13 ($0.825 per pound). Six 41-pound lambs brought $32.80 ($0.80 per pound). One 30-pound Dorper-cross lamb brought $32.25 ($1.075 per pound).

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ANTIQUES

AUCTION SALES

ANTIQUES Antiques For Sale

AUCTION SALES Manitoba Auctions – Parkland

2 SETS OF LIGHT driving harness; 2 sets of general purpose leather harness; Scotch tops; Antique ivory spread rings; several horse collars; several leather halters; cutter tongue eaveners & neck yokes; a good selection of antique horse machinery. Phone:(204)242-2809.

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

The Pas

Birch River

Swan River Minitonas Durban

Dauphin

Grandview

Ashern

Gilbert Plains

Parkland

Birtle

Gladstone

Rapid City

Brandon

SALE ORDER: 10:00 AM Shop & Support Items / 11:30 AM Major Equipment TRACTORS 2007 Case-IH 530 Quad Trac, deluxe cab, 5 hyd., return flow, ag & direct mount hitch, Beeline integrated AutoTrac, front/rear diff. lock, RPM lock, integrated scraper controls for Ditch Pro, shows 2,600 hrs., S/NZ6F105261 2011 Case-IH Magnum 315, MFWD, HD suspended front axle, luxury cab, 19 spd. powershift, Pro 700 display, integrated Auto steer, 5 hyd., 3 PTOs, large 1000, small 1000, 540, 3 pt., quick hitch, HID lights, 824 engine hrs., 453.4 driveline hrs., S/NZBRD03670 2009 Case-IH Magnum 245, MFWD, deluxe cab, leather, 19 spd. powershift, 5 hyd., return flow, 3 pt., quick hitch, 3 PTOs, large 1000, small 1000 & 540, shows 1,697 hrs., S/NZ8RZ02556 2002 Case-IH MX135, MFWD, deluxe cab, 16 spd. powershift, 3 hyd., return flow, 3 pt., quick hitch, 540/1000 PTO, Case-IH L300 loader, joystick control, 6,416 hrs., S/N115310 1977 IHC 1586, 3 hyd., 3 pt., 540/1000 PTO, shows 5,856 hrs., S/N14109 HARVEST EQUIPMENT 2009 Case-IH 9120 axial flow, AFS, deluxe controls, luxury cab, Pro 600 monitor, auto steer, Y&M with mapping, lateral tilt feeder house, rock trap, chopper, HID stadium lights, electric sieve adj., power RWD, 36" tracks, extended long unload auger, bin extension, HD lift cylinders, row sense capability, power reverser, 28L-26 rears, 1,235 sep. hrs., 1,640 engine hrs., S/NY9G207096 2001 Case-IH 2388 axial flow, AFS, RWA, deluxe controls, rock trap, chopper, Y&M, Trimble auto guide, long unloading auger, Crary bin ext., power reverser, 20.8-38 straddle duals, 23.1-26 rears, 1,731 sep. hrs., 2,238 engine hrs., Titan service inspection, S/N270427 2011 Geringhoff RD corn head, 16x30”, Insight control, HDP, mounts for Case-IH 9120 Axial Flow combine, S/N9402111630B

Treherne

Killarney

Pilot Mound Crystal City

Elm Creek

Sanford

Ste. Anne

Carman

Mariapolis

Lac du Bonnet

Beausejour

Winnipeg

Austin

Souris

Boissevain

Stonewall Selkirk

Portage Carberry

Westman

Waskada

MCSHERRY AUCTION SERVICE LTD Estate & Moving Sat., Dec. 1st 10:30am Stonewall. #12 Patterson Dr. Quality Antique Auction Along w/Household; Yard; Tools; Antique Furniture; Glassware; Paintings; Toys & Adv; Growing List on Web. Stuart McSherry (204)467-1858 or (204)886-7027 www.mcsherryauction.com

Arborg

Interlake

Langruth

Neepawa

Hamiota

Melita

AUCTIONEER’S NOTE: Most of the equipment has been purchased new with an excellent maintenance program in place. Live online bidding available on major equipment. Registration, terms & details at www.steffesauctioneers.com.

AUCTION SALES Manitoba Auctions – Interlake

Lundar

Erickson Minnedosa

Reston

LOCATION: From I-94 Exit 340 (Kindred, ND), 3-1/2 miles north (3355 165th Ave SE, Mapleton, ND)

Gimli

Shoal Lake

Virden

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McCreary

St. Pierre

242

Morris Winkler Morden

Altona

Steinbach

Red River

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AUCTION SALES U.S. Auctions

Gladstone Auction Mart

Fisher Branch

Ste. Rose du Lac Russell

AUCTION SALES U.S. Auctions

Closed Bred Heifer Sale

For Ed & Garry Grumpelt of Gladstone, MB Fri., Nov. 30, 2012 at 11:00a.m 250 Bred Heifers 60 tan & white heifers bred Hereford 190 Simmental/Red Angus x bred Red Angus Most of the heifers are age verified. The bulls are registered & have under 90lbs birth weight. The bulls were exposed June 1st For more info, phone the mart:(204)385-2537 Gerald McGowan manager:(204)385-2043 Dave Nickel auctioneer:(204)637-3393 License # 1108

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Winnipegosis

Roblin

AUCTION SALES U.S. Auctions

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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 29 - 9:00 AM INDOORS AT ALERUS CENTER - 1200 S 42ND STREET GRAND FORKS, NORTH DAKOTA PLEASE VISIT WWW.RESOURCEAUCTION.COM FOR COMPLETE DETAILS, ADDITIONS & UPDATES

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HARVEST EQUIPMET CONTINUED 2010 Case-IH 2020 flex head, 35', fore/aft, poly, 3" cut, CWS wind bar, S/N52630 2006 Case-IH 1020 flex head, 30', fore/aft, poly bottom, 3" cut, CWS wind bar, S/N329755 1987 Case-IH 1015 pickup head, Melroe 397 pickup, S/NJJC031051 GRAIN CART 2011 Unverferth 1110 grain cart, 1,100 bu., roll tarp, unload auger, S/NB27-190-119 TRUCKS 2000 Volvo VNL64T, factory day cab, D12 Volvo, 425 hp., shows 180,349 miles 2000 Volvo VNM64T, day cab, ISM Cummins, 330/370 hp., shows 867,184 miles 1996 Volvo 64T, factory day cab, Detroit 11.1 liter, Eaton Fuller 10 spd., shows 853,374 mi 1995 Volvo 64T, day cab, Detroit 11.1 liter, Eaton Fuller 10 spd., 799,169 miles 1981 Chevrolet Kodiak twin screw, 3208 Cat, automatic, Red River 20' box, hoist, roll tarp, plumbed for drill fill, shows 84,124 miles TRAILERS 2004 Wilson DWH500 hopper bottom, 41'x96"x66", ag hoppers, stainless front corners 2004 Wilson DWH500 hopper bottom, 41'x96"x66", ag hoppers, stainless corners 2003 Wilson DWH500 hopper bottom, 41'x96"x66", ag hoppers, stainless front corners 1998 Raven aluminum triple axle end dump, 28', 68" sides, air up/down front axle, air ride 1997 Transcraft Eagle aluminum flatbed trailer, 48'x102", spread axle, air ride Fontaine flatbed trailer, 42', spring ride, wood deck w/1,500 gal. River Bend tank, 2,400 gal. River Bend tank, 125 gal. poly fresh water tank Donahue trailer, 28', double pipe Unverferth HT30 4-wheel header trailer Unverferth HT36 4-wheel header trailer AIR DRILL 2006 Case-IH SDX air drill, 7-1/2" or 15" space, blockage monitor, w/Case-IH SDX3380

AIR DRILL CONTINUED tow-behind commodity cart, triple tank 380 bu., vari-rate control, rear hitch, hyd. fill auger, 30.5-32 singles, cart S/NSNCBJ0005784, drill S/NCBJ0017712 PLANTER 2007 Case-IH Early Riser 1200 turntable planter, 16x30", Precision Ag pneumatic air force, Martin row cleaners, single disc 2x2 liquid fertilizer inject, in-furrow fertilizer pop-up starter, Precision 20-20 Seed Sense, Precision air up/down pneumatic pressure for openers, outside mud scrapers, S/NCBJ026482 TILLAGE EQUIPMENT 2011 Case-IH 330 Turbo vertical till tandem disc, 40', wave coulters, rock flex, walking tandems across, hyd. front, rear controls, full flotation gauge wheels, S/NYBD055300 2009 Case-IH 9300 disc ripper, 9-shank, lead shanks, front hyd. discs, rear disc levelers, wing gauge wheels, S/N12597 Case-IH TigerMate II TM14 field cultivator, 54', tandems across, wing stabilizers, S/N17954 Summers Super Chisel, 41', tandems across, 4-bar harrow, rear hitch IHC 700 auto reset plow, 8x16", full set spring coulters, on land hitch JD 2450 semi-mount plow, 6x16", full set of coulters Summers Super Harrow, 84', hyd. fold & down pressure, 9/16" HD tines Case-IH crumbler, 54', hyd. wing fold, exp. pole Case vibrashank cultivator, 10', 3 pt. JD 2000 tandem disc, 10', 3 pt. SPRAYER 2009 Top Air TA1600 track pull-type sprayer, 120' booms, full hyd., 1,600 gal. poly tank ALSO TO INCLUDE: ROW CROP EQUIP, FERTILIZER & CHEMICAL EQUIP, NH3 EQUIP, GRAIN HANDLING EQUIP, FORAGE & LIVESTOCK EQUIP, OTHER EQUIP, FORKLIFT & UNLOADER & MUCH MORE!

MARK ANDREWS FARMS For information contact Brad at Steffes Auctioneers (701) 237-9173 AUCTIONEERS AND CLERK: Steffes Auctioneers Inc. 2000 Main Avenue East, West Fargo, ND 58078 (701) 237-9173  www.steffesauctioneers.com TERMS: All items sold as is where is. Payment of cash or check must be made sale day before removal of items. Statements made auction day take precedence over all advertising. $35 documentation fee applies to all titled vehicles. Titles will be mailed.

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AUTO & TRANSPORT Auto & Truck Parts 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, can ship or install. Thickett Engine Rebuilding, 204-532-2187, Binscarth. 8:00am-5:30pm Mon.-Fri.

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AUTO & TRANSPORT Trucks 2005 GMC Sierra 2500HD Diesel Crew Cab, Allison Auto, 4WD. One owner, no accidents, never towed, well maintained. Safetied. Excellent condition. $22,995 OBO (204)248-2208 or (204)723-0057 FOR SALE: 1975 GMC 6500 truck 8x16 box & hoist, 5x2 trans, 10-20 tires, new safety, $6,300 OBO; 1993 F250 7.3 engine, automatic trans, extended cab, bucket seats, $2,600 OBO. Phone (204)745-2784.

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FARM CHEMICAL SEED COMPLAINTS We also specialize in: Crop Insurance appeals; Chemical drift; Residual herbicide; Custom operator issues; Equipment malfunction; Yield comparisons, Plus Private Investigations of any nature. With our assistance the majority of our clients have received compensation previously denied. Back-Track Investigations investigates, documents your loss and assists in settling your claim. Licensed Agrologist on Staff. For more information Please call 1-866-882-4779

CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT WANTED TO BUY an excavator, prefer 200-270 JD, Komatsu, Hitachi or Case, prefer 2000-2005, has to have thumb. Phone (204)871-0925. WHEELED EXCAVATOR CASE 1085B, extend-ahoe, wrist-o-twist, 2 digging buckets, $17,500; Hitachi 300 Track excavator, $35,000. Phone:(204)871-2708 or (204)685-2124. We know that farming is enough of a gamble so if you want to sell it fast place your ad in the Manitoba Cooperator classifieds. It’s a Sure Thing. Call our toll-free number today. We have friendly staff ready to help. 1-800-782-0794.

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

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LOCATION: Red River Valley Fairgrounds, West Fargo, ND, I-94 Exit 343, Please enter the Fairgrounds from the east at Grand Stand Avenue! AUCTIONEER’S NOTE: Auctioneers will run multiple rings with two live online rings powered by IQBID.com. There will be no loading assistance until 4:00PM on sale day. Cars & pickups may enter grounds at 2:00PM for self loading. Registration, terms and details at www.steffesauctioneers.com. Equipment removal by Friday, November 30, unless other arrangements are made. Hauling and loading are available. Contact auctioneers for owner information, new consignments, or changes at (701) 237-9173 or (800) 726-8609.

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TRACK TRACTORS 2008 JD 9630T, deluxe cab, powershift, shows 2,600 hrs. 2008 Caterpillar MT765B Challenger, deluxe cab, 2,330 hrs., S/NC0765JNTCE1228 2003 Caterpillar 765 Challenger, deluxe cab, 4,850 hrs., S/NAMS30780 2000 Case-IH STX440 Quad Trac, 16 spd. powershift, 4,260 hrs., S/N97971 1998 Caterpillar 55, deluxe cab, powershift, 4 hyd., 6,245 hrs., S/N7DM01147

SKID STEER LOADER ATTACHMENTS CONT 2002 Bobcat industrial bucket, 66" w/grapple 2002 Bobcat adj. pallet forks Lowe 1650CH hyd. auger, 9", 12" & 18", skid steer quick tach, New Lowe 750CH hyd. auger, 9" & 12", skid steer quick tach, New Lowe 750CH hyd. auger, 12", skid steer quick tach, New Lowe 750CH hyd. auger, 9", 12" & 15", skid steer quick tach, New Stout 66 brush grapple, skid steer quick tach, 4WD TRACTORS New 2010 JD 9630, deluxe cab, 1,938 hrs., Stout 72 grapple bucket, skid steer quick tach, S/N1RW9630PAAP017633 New 2008 JD 9630, deluxe cab, 2,175 hrs., Stout 84 material bucket, double-cut edge, skid S/NRW9630P004604 steer quick tach, New 1997 JD 9300, 4WD, 12 spd. powershift, Stout 96 snow bucket, double-cut edge, skid 7,182 hrs. steer quick tach, New 1993 JD 8970, CAH, 24 spd., S/N1005 1988 Versatile 1156, 12 spd. gear, 6,071 actual Stout 96 snow bucket, poly cut edge, skid steer quick tach, New hrs., S/N331134 Stout HD72 rock bucket/brush grapple combo, 1988 Versatile 876, Designation 6, 12 spd., skid steer quick tach, New MFWD TRACTORS Stout HD72 rock bucket grapple, skid steer quick 2011 JD 8285R, MFWD, 905 hrs., tach, New S/N1RW8285RHBP042048 Stout XHD82 rock bucket grapple, skid steer 2002 JD 8420, MFWD quick tach, New 1998 Case-IH 8930, MFWD, shows 3,350 hrs., Stout XHD84 brush grapple, skid steer quick S/N91223 tach, New 1997 JD 8100, MFWD, S/N12549 (2) Stout receiver hitch plates, New 2004 JD 6520L, MFWD, shows 1,695 hrs., Stout grapple attachment add-on, New S/NL06520D404528 (2) Stout regular weld-on skid steer plates, New 2000 JD 6310, MFWD, JD 640 loader, 84" (2) Stout solid weld-on skid steer plates, New bucket, 4,620 hrs., S/N279572 Stout walk-through pallet forks, 48", skid steer JD 3155, MFWD, CAH, 16 spd. quick tach, New Stout standard pallet forks, 48", skid steer quick 2WD TRACTORS tach, New 1980 JD 4640, quad range, 8,748 hrs., Stout HDU72 brush grapple, skid steer quick S/N14781 tach, New 1978 JD 4440, CAH, quad range, 8,691 hrs., Skid steer loader buckets & attachments S/N4440H006585R Pallet forks, 48", skid steer quick tach, New 1978 JD 4430, powershift, 540/1000 PTO, Posthole auger, 9" bit, 540 PTO, New 12,000 hrs. Skid steer pusher blade, 10', quick tach, steel Case 1070, 12 spd., 3 hyd. cutting edge, New 1972 IHC 1066, 3 pt., PTO Skid steer pusher blade, 8', quick tach, rubber IHC 1066, diesel, no cab cutting edge, New Utility bucket, 84", welded-on teeth shanks, COLLECTIBLE TRACTOR & used, fits Bobcat Models 970, 974, 975, STATIONARY ENGINES replacement teeth available from Bobcat which 1951 Ford 8N, 3 pt., PTO slide-on and crimp over shanks Maytag stationary engine, runs Utility bucket, 72", used, needs new cutting (2) stationary engines edge, fits Bobcat Models 743, 753, 763, 773 TRACTOR LOADERS & ATTACHMENTS Light material/snow bucket, 78", used, fits Dual 250 hyd. loader, bucket & grapple fork Lehman Model 35 Farmhand F235 loader, no bucket, mounts for Snow bucket, 102", skid steer mount, New IHC 856 Snow bucket, 96", skid steer mount, New Rock bucket, 7', for Farmhand loader Snow bucket, 90", skid steer mount, New Walk-through pallet fork, 48", 6,800 lb., skid SKID STEER LOADERS steer mount, New 2004 Gehl CTL70 track, 80 hp. Isuzu 4JG1 (2) pallet forks, 48", 4,000 lb., skid steer mount, turbo, 2 spd., joystick, light material bucket, New 5,248 hrs. Utility bucket, 54", used, fits Bobcat Models 610, 2002 Bobcat 873H turbo high flow, 2 spd., 78" 720, 743, 753 material bucket, 1,761 hrs., S/N514151264 2002 JD 325, 350 hrs. on new engine, 625 total Bucket, 48", ext. for snow removal, used, fits Bobcat Models 371-310 hrs. Dirt bucket, 42", used, fits Bobcat Model SKID STEER LOADER ATTACHMENTS 371-310 2012 Accessories Unlimited snowblower, 72", Dirt bucket, 42”, used, no rear-mount brackets, 2 stage, fully hyd., for skid steer, new fits Bobcat Models 371-310 2002 Bobcat 30C posthole auger, hyd., 9", 15" & Dirt bucket, 36", used, fits Bobcat Models 18" bits 371-310 2002 Bobcat SB200 snowblower, 78", hyd. spout Operator overhead guard, used, fits Bobcat & pitch, S/N713000116 Model 371

COMBINES CONTINUED SKID STEER LOADER ATTACHMENTS CONT Lift arm assembly, used, fits Bobcat Model 610, 2004 JD 9760, STS, Contourmaster, 2,035 sep. 600, 500, 444 hrs., 2,795 engine hrs., S/N707135 Upright assembly, bolts to loader frame, fits 2000 JD 9750, STS, Contourmaster, 2,679 sep. Bobcat Models 610, 600, 500, 444 hrs., 4,255 engine hrs., S/N686450 2000 JD 9750, STS, Level Land, 3,341 sep. hrs., SKID STEER LOADER TRACKS & TIRES 5,207 engine hrs., S/N686118 Pair Loegering steel tracks, 685 lbs., fit 2000 JD 9750, STS, Level Land, 2,580 sep. hrs., 12:00-16.5" tire size & Bobcat Models 843, 4,217 engine hrs., S/N685832 853, 863, 873" 2000 JD 9750, STS, Contourmaster, 2,486 sep. Pallet Loegering steel track pads for 12:00-16.5" hrs., 3,700 engine hrs., S/N686400 tire size, use as replacement pads or to 2003 JD 9650 STS, Level Land, 3,200 sep. hrs., lengthen tracks 4,200 engine hrs., S/N701018 Pair Loegering steel tracks, fit 15:00-19.5" tire 2000 JD 9650, STS, Level Land, 3,244 sep. hrs., size, 26 pads per track, 188" long 4,846 engine hrs., S/N686007 (4) 6:50-16 Broadwall solid rubber tires & rims, 2000 JD 9650, STS, Level Land, 2,007 sep. hrs., used, 8-hole mount, smooth face 5" thick 2,806 engine hrs., S/N685550 rubber, for industrial hard surface application, 1998 JD 9610, corn/grain, DHH, DAS, 2,784 recycling & scrap operations, fits Bobcat Model sep. hrs., 3,471 engine hrs., S/N677708 843, 853, 863 1998 JD 9610, DAM, RS, 2,534 sep. hrs., 3,675 (4) 10:00-16.5 solid rubber tires & rims, used, engine hrs., S/N675372 8-hole mount, smooth face, fits Bobcat Models 1993 JD 9600, DAS, DAM, AHH, 3,479 sep. 743, 753, 763 hrs., 4,994 engine hrs., new feeder house (4) 6:50-16 Mitco solid rubber tires & rims, used, chain 2011, recent service, 3" rubber, 8-hole mount, smooth face, fits S/NH09600X651701 Model 843, 853, 863 1992 JD 9600, corn/grain, DHH, DAS, 2,757 (4) 7:00-15 Dico industrial pneumatic tires & sep. hrs., 3,545 engine hrs., S/N646567 rims, used, 8-hole mount, fits Bobcat Models 1992 JD 9600, corn/grain, DHH, DAS, 2,639 743, 753 sep. hrs., 3,330 engine hrs., S/N646490 (4) Goodyear 8:25-15 6-ply skid steer tires, New 1991 JD 9600, DAM, RS, 3,117 sep. hrs., 4,530 (8) Goodyear 8:25-15 6-ply skid steer tires, used engine hrs., S/N642070 (8) skid steer wheel rims, used with 14:00-17.5" 1982 JD 8820, approx. 6,500 hrs., 2 yrs. on tires, 8-hole mount, 8" dia. bolt pattern, new concaves & round bar paint 1990 Gleaner R60, S/NR60K016576H9090 (4) sets replacement skid steer loader tracks (2) Case wheel weights, 73 lb. each, cast in DRAPER & FLEX HEADS each weight, 16-1/2" outer dia., 4-bolt mount, 2009 JD 635 draper head, 35', S/N730533 new paint Lexion F540 flex head, 40', S/N44100609 2010 JD 635 flex head, 35', S/N736403 COMBINES 2010 JD 635 flex head, 35', S/N737064 2011 Case-IH 9120T, axial flow, AFX rotor, 233 2009 JD 635 flex head, 35', S/N731358 sep. hrs., Uptime inspection completed, 2009 JD 635 flex head, 35', S/N731772 S/NYBG211324 2009 JD 635 flex head, 35', S/N731848 2011 Case-IH 9120T, axial flow, AFX rotor, 36" 2004 JD 635 flex head, 35', S/N706460 tracks at 90%, 275 sep. hrs., 442 engine hrs., 2003 JD 930F flex head, S/NH00930F701811 S/NYBG211416 2001 JD 925F flex head, S/N690941 2011 Case-IH 9120, axial flow, AFX rotor, 272 2001 JD 925F flex head, S/N690961 sep. hrs., 414 engine hrs., S/NYAG210226 2000 JD 925F flex head, S/N686857 2010 Case-IH 9120, axial flow, AFX rotor, 500 1999 JD 930 flex head, 30', S/N681262 sep. hrs., S/NY9G207830 1998 JD 930 flex head, 30' 2009 Case-IH 8120, axial flow, AFX rotor, 1,099 1998 JD 930 flex head, 30', S/NH00930F681643 sep. hrs., 1,327 engine hrs., S/NY9G205671 1997 JD 930 flex head, 30', S/NH00930F672359 2003 Case-IH 2388, AFX rotor, Field Tracker, 1994 JD 930 flex head, 30' 1,241 sep hrs., 1,540 engine hrs., 1993 JD 930 flex head, 30', S/N651273 S/NJJC0274549 JD 224 flex head 1998 Case-IH 2388, AHH, RS, 3,336 sep. hrs., 4,374 engine hrs., S/N198954 CORN & ALL CROP HEADS 2009 JD 9870, STS, Contourmaster, 975 sep. 2010 JD 608C Stalkmaster corn head, 8x30", hrs., 1,565 engine hrs., S/N730939 S/N735480 2009 JD 9870, STS, Contourmaster, 1,302 sep. 2009 JD 608C non-chopping corn head, 8x30", hrs., 1,977 engine hrs., S/N730155 S/N730505 2009 JD 9870, STS, Contourmaster, 1,366 sep. 2008 JD 608C Stalkmaster corn head, 12x30", hrs., 1,972 engine hrs., S/N730198 S/N725180 2008 JD 9870, STS, Contourmaster, 1,370 sep. 2009 JD 612C chopping corn head, 12x22", hrs., 2,084 engine hrs., S/N725852 S/N730205 2010 JD 9770, STS, Contourmaster, 1,550 sep. 1996 JD 1291 corn head, 12x22" hrs., 1,750 engine hrs., 2005 Geringhoff RD1230B chopping corn head, S/NH09770SCA736735 12x30", S/N911751230 2009 JD 9770, STS, Contourmaster, 1,650 sep. JD 843 corn head, 8x22", steel snouts hrs., 1,850 engine hrs., S/NH9770S731485 JD 643 corn head, oil drive 2008 JD 9770, STS, Contourmaster, 820 sep. JD all crop head, 9x22" hrs., 1,295 engine hrs., S/N727376 GRAIN CARTS 2008 JD 9770, STS, Contourmaster, 1,123 sep. 2009 Balzer 1325 grain cart, 1,325 bu., hrs., 1,587 engine hrs., S/N727473

AUCTIONEERS AND CLERK

Steffes Auctioneers Inc., 2000 Main Ave East, West Fargo ND (701)237-9173 Scott Steffes ND81, Brad Olstad ND319, Bob Steffes ND82, Ashley Huhn ND843, Eric Gabrielson ND890, Randy Kath ND894 www.steffesauctioneers.com

GRAIN CARTS CONTINUED S/N617-0409 2007 Brent 1594 grain cart, 1,500 bu. Parker 4500 grain cart, small 1000 PTO Gravity box, 450 bu., steel top AIR SEEDERS & DRILLS Flexi-Coil 5000 air seeder, 39', tow-between 2320 commodity cart, Case-IH 8600 air drill, 30', 6" space, rubber press IHC 6200 drills, 36', Kuhn transport JD 455 drill with markers JD 520 soybean drill, 3 pt., 20', 10" space JD 9350 press drill, four 10's, 6" spacing PLANTERS (2) JD 7300 vacuum planters, mtd. on Friesen toolbar, 24x22" (2) JD 7100 planters, 3 pt., 15x22" plate, 1.6 bu. hoppers w/ext. JD planter, 12 row IHC Cyclo planter, 8x30" FIELD CULTIVATORS 2009 Wil-Rich Quad X field cultivator, 56', full floating hitch, 7" space, 7" sweeps 2005 JD 2210 field cultivator, 50', full floating hitch, AccuDepth, 6" space, 7" sweeps JD 2210 field cultivator, 54', 6" spacing, 7" sweeps, S/NN02210X001031 Case-IH 4900 field cultivator, 50', 3-bar harrow Frigstad field cultivator, 60', tandems across Glencoe field cultivator, 40', 4-bar Flexi-Coil harrow Sunflower field cultivator, 44', 3-bar harrow Wil-Rich field cultivator, 60', tandems across Wil-Rich field cultivator, 42' OTHER TILLAGE EQUIPMENT SLEEPER SEMI TRACTORS NON-SLEEPER SEMI TRACTORS TRI-AXLE BOX TRUCKS TANDEM BOX TRUCKS SINGLE AXLE BOX TRUCKS DUMP & PLOW TRUCKS OTHER TRUCKS PICKUPS HOPPER BOTTOM TRAILERS IMPLEMENT, DROP DECK & FLAT TRAILERS LIVE BOTTOM & END DUMP TRAILERS HEADER TRAILERS DRY VAN & OTHER TRAILERS UTILITY & ENCLOSED TRAILERS SELF-PROPELLED SPRAYERS & SPREADERS PULL-TYPE SPRAYERS & SPREADERS NH3 & CHEMICAL EQUIPMENT HAY & LIVESTOCK EQUIPMENT GRAIN HANDLING EQUIPMENT AUGERS & CONVEYORS AERATION & BIN EQUIPMENT HEAVY EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTION ITEMS TRUCK CRANE, FORKLIFTS & AERIAL LIFTS SCRAPERS OTHER EQUIPMENT LAWN EQUIPMENT TANKS MOTORS SHOP EQUIPMENT SUV & RECREATION TIRES & PARTS

TERMS: All items sold as is where is. Payment of cash or check must be made sale day before removal of items. Statements made auction day take precedence over all advertising. $35 documentation fee applies to all titled vehicles. Titles will be mailed. ND Sales tax laws apply. Canadian buyers need Bank Letter of Credit to facilitate border transfer.

The Manitoba Co-operator | November 22, 2012

FARM MACHINERY Fertilizer Equipment

FARM MACHINERY Loaders & Dozers

FARM MACHINERY Tractors – Various

FERTILIZER SPREADERS, 4-9-TONNE, $2500 up; Large selection 8T tender, $2500; 16T, $5900. www.zettlerfarmequipment.com (204)857-8403.

BUHLER ALLIED LOADER MODEL 2895-S w/joystick, bucket & grabel fork, fits 9820 Case IH, loader built for 150-250 HP, $7,500. Phone (204)871-0925.

Big Tractor Parts, Inc.

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

FARM MACHINERY Grain Cleaners 2-2 ROLL 245 CARTER Day graters w/aspirators. 2-2 roll 245 Carter Day graters wo/aspirators. Many Shelves for the above machines. Magic box w/4 Canola spirals. Phone:Ed Bergen, Sanford, MB. (204)736-2278 or Cell (204)782-3234.

FARM MACHINERY Grain Dryers

FARM MACHINERY Parts & Accessories

Combines FARM MACHINERY Combine – John Deere YEAR END SALE AT WHOLESALE PRICES: JD 930 Flex w/Crary air reel,$10,900; 930 Flex w/new Crary air reel, $16,750; 06 635 Hydraflex, $18,840. Also have new 30-ft pole header trailer w/lights, $3,000; New 38-ft header trailer w/front dollies, 2-rear axles w/brakes & lights $6,800. Phone:(204)746-6605 or (204)325-2496.

Combine ACCessories FARM MACHINERY Combine – Accessories FLEX PLATFORMS, CORN HEADS, Rigid Platformsfor all makes combines. JD 925, 930, 630, 635 Flex; CIH 1020 25-30 ft. Flex; JD 925 Rigid; NH 971 24 ft. Rigid; JD 643, 843, 893, 1293; CIH 1083 Corn heads. Call Gary Reimer (204)326-7000, Reimer Farm Equipment located #12 Hwy N, Steinbach, MB www.reimerfarmequipment.com

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FARM MACHINERY Tillage & Seeding – Air Seeders 2009 JOHN DEERE 1830 Airseeder, 50-ft, 7.5-in SS, Rubber Packers, Atom Jet Openers, 350 TBH, Conveyor, DS. $124,000; 2004 John Deere 1890 Airseeder, 42-ft, 7.5-in Spacing, Rubber Gauge Wheels, All Run Black, 270 TBH Tank, 8-in Auger. $85,000. Call Ray at (204)825-8121.

FARM MACHINERY Tillage & Seeding – Tillage 16-FT. HUTCHMASTER OFFSET DISC, new tires, all new bearings, new front gang discs, 24-in. notched disc blades, VGC, $9,500. (204)762-5448.

TracTors

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

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 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.

STEIGER TRACTOR SPECIALIST

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

WATROUS SALVAGE 2408 GRAIN HANDLER DRYER 4 yr Old Grain Handler Dryer. Very Good Shape. Power on the dryer is 480V. This is a very clean & well taken care of machine. Capable of drying all types of grains in cluding seed grains at equal rates. Capacity of the dryer: 1300-bph 5-pts 800-bph 10-pts. This price below doesn’t include shipping or set up. Customer is welcome to come PU & set up them selfs if wanted. Customer is responsible for all taxes or duty fees required to get across the border. PRICE: $87,000. (701)778-8927

Geared For The Future

Harvest Salvage Co. Ltd.

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.

FARM MACHINERY Tractors – White 1979 WHITE 2/155 2WD 150-HP, 8,800-hrs, lots of new parts, good rubber, w/Leon 808 loader & joystick, like new, can sell separate, $14,500 OBO. (204)825-7337

FARM MACHINERY Tractors – Case/IH CASE IH 140-HP 5088, 3-PTH, FEL, cab & A/C, very good rubber, $17,000. Phone (204)871-0925.

STEINBACH, MB. Ph. 326-2443 Toll-Free 1-800-881-7727 Fax (204) 326-5878 Web site: farmparts.ca E-mail: roy@farmparts.ca FARM MACHINERY Salvage

CIH 4240 MFWD, 3-PT., 2,215-hrs, Loader $24,000. Call Gary Reimer (204)326-7000, Reimer Farm Equipment located #12 Hwy N, Steinbach, MB www.reimerfarmequipment.com FOR SALE: 2290 CASE 1982 3,300 original hours, very good shape. Phone:(204)768-9090. TRACKMAN TRACKS FOR STX450 Quad, brand new, $7,500 each. 2 used scraper tracks for STX450, no rips or tears, $4,500 each. (204)871-0925

GOODS USED TRACTOR PARTS: (204)564-2528 or 1-877-564-8734, Roblin, MB.

Spraying EquipmEnt FARM MACHINERY Sprayers 1994 WILLMAR 765HT high clearance sprayer, 600-gal tank, 80-ft. boom, rinse tank, 9.5-48 & 18.4-38 tires, Micro-Trak Spraymate 2 auto rate controller, 2,993-hrs, good condition, $34,000. (204)436-2534.

Tillage & Seeding FARM MACHINERY Tillage & Seeding – Air Drills 1998 CONCORD 4010, RED, 5-fold, comes w/2009 Case 3430 variable rate tank, mid-row banders, Dickey John NH3 kit, hyd. winch on tank, blockage monitors, openers, field ready, excellent cond., always shedded, $80,000. Phone:(204)791-3130 or (204)467-8547.

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

2006 CASE CONCORD ATX 3310 w/ADX 2230 tank, C-shank, Bourgault knock-ons, 3-in. Carbide Tip Openers, 10-in. spacing, excellent condition, low acs. Always shedded. (204)467-2787.

FARM MACHINERY Combine – Accessories

HEAT & AIR CONDITIONING

FARM MACHINERY Tractors – John Deere 1979 JD 4440, W/148 FEL w/joystick, $19,500. www.waltersequipment.com (204)525-4521, Minitonas, MB. 1998 JOHN DEERE 9200 4WD Tractor, 20.8 x 42 Firestones, 12-Spd, Greenstar Ready, 4 SCV’s, Very Clean with 5700-hrs. Call Ray at (204)825-8121. JD 3130 W/CAB HEAT, low hrs, 3PTH, excellent for snowblower & all around utility tractor, $12,500. Can take trade. Phone: (204)746-6605 or (204)325-2496. JD 7320 24-SPD LH Rev Trans, MFWD, 6,500-hrs, 741 JD Loader, $69,500. Call Gary Reimer (204)326-7000. Reimer Farm Equipment Located #12 Hwy N, Steinbach, MB www.reimerfarmequipment.com

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

FARM MACHINERY Tractors – Various MAGNETO FOR OLIVER TRACTOR for sale or trade for a Case Mag. Phone (204)436-2140. OLIVER 88’ STANDARD PTO & hydraulic, side curtains, excellent tires, runs good, asking $2500. Phone:(306)898-2343 lvg msg, Bredenbury SK.

FARM MACHINERY Machinery Miscellaneous 10-FT 3-PH (204)347-5995.

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1998 FORD LX 4X4, 4WD drive, half ton, 143,992-km, V6, 4.2 engine, safetied, $5,490 OBO, very good; 1999 Ols Intrigue GLS Sedan, V6, 3.8 engine, counsel trans, bronze colour, no rust, safetied, $3,290 OBO; New HD LR 177 1,250-gal Equinox tank, yellow, retail $878, special $565; New LR 175 Equinox tank, 1,250-gal tank, black retail $578, 1 left special $425; 1 New Honda motor 20-HP electric start, V twin, oil alert, retail $2,080 special $1,800. (204)822-1354, cell (204)823-1559. 560 INTERNATIONAL MANURE SPREADER, stored inside; Farmall H narrow front tractor; Antique wood-beam plow. Phone (204)324-8080. 70-FT. HEAVY DIAMOND HARROWS, $1,750; 7x41 Allied Auger, $300; Service tank w/pump, $165. Phone (204)745-2784. FOR SALE: ANTIQUE MODEL JD Model D; Manure Scrapers for cleaning chicken barn; Outback Guidance System; Electric motors 1/4, 1/2, 1 & 2-HP. Phone (204)895-1650 FOR SALE: VARIOUS PARTS for Intl crawlers T.D.6 & T.D.9. Also parts for JD 1010 crawler & complete 7-ft. angle dozer. Phone (204)376-5082. INTERNATIONAL 810 SUNFLOWER HEADER w/trailer 20-ft, $3000; 820 Flexhead, $2000; 1020 30-ft, $8000; JD 925, $6500; JD 930, $7500; Large selection used grain carts, 450-1050-bu also Gravity wagons, 250-750-bu; new 400-bu w/12T wagon, $7100; 600-bu, $12,000; tarps available; grain screeners, hutch #1500, $1500; #1600, $2000; DMI 48-in, $2500; Kwik Kleen 5 tube, $4500; 7 tube, $6500; Hutchmaster rock cushion disc 25-ft, $9500; JD 331 30-ft, $9500; Bushog 21ft, $7000; DMI ripper 7 shank, $11,900; Valmar applicator, $850. Phone (204)857-8403. M-120 KUBOTA W/960 ALO loader, 540/1000 PTO, 3-pt., new clutch, air, heater, front wheel asst 120-HP, 16-ft. JD deep tiller, 27-ft. Wilrich, air seeder w/motor, 32-ft.x10-ft. hay trailer, 1994 Polaris 300 2WD quad, 24V rebuilt starter fits 5010 JD. Phone (204)372-6680. ROTARY MOWERS: JD 709, $3000; Woods 7-ft, $3000; Woods 10-ft Batwing, $3500; 15-ft Batwing, $4500; IH 9-ft Sicle mower, $1650; NH 9-ft, $2200; Balers: JD 535, $5900; JD 530, $3900; JD 510, $1500; Scrapers: 440, $3900; 640, $5000; New Box Scrapers: 10-ft, $2250; 12-ft, $2450; 9-ft 3-PH blade, $900; JD 780 spreader, $8000; New Idea #3634, $4000; H-S 400-bu, $2500; Meyers 550, $11,900; Summers 70-ft heavy harrow, $14,000; Degelman 70-ft Strawmaster, $22,000; Leon 12-ft blade, $3000; 10-ft, $2500. Phone (204)857-8403 SKIDSTEERS BOBCAT 530, $4,900; Mustang 332, $4,500; Gehl 6625, $12,900; Snowblowers VType 3-PH, $250; Homemade 3 Auger, $1,000; 8-ft. Single Auger, $800; Lorentz 8-ft. $1,700; McKee 7ft., $1,400; Front Blade Leon 12-ft., $3,000; 10-ft. $2,000; JD 9-ft., $2,500; Breaking Disc 12-ft. Kewannee, $18,000; Weigh Wagon Auger, $2,500; 150-bu. Feeder Cart, $750; 12-ft. Feed Body, $1,500; Harsh Feed Cart, $6,000; ROORDA Feed Cart, $2,000. Phone (204)857-8403. WHITE 31-FT TANDEM DISC & Suzuki 4-wheeler. Call Jack Bullied (204)526-2857.

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FARM MACHINERY Machinery Wanted

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IRON & STEEL FREE STANDING CORRAL PANELS, Feeders & Alley ways, 30ft or order to size. Oil Field Pipe: 1.3, 1.6, 1.9, 1 7/8, 2-in, 2 3/8, 2 7/8, 3 1/2. Sucker Rod: 3/4, 7/8, 1. Casing Pipes: 4-9inch. Sold by the piece or semi load lots. For special pricing call Art (204)685-2628 or cell (204)856-3440. FULL LINE OF COLORED & galvanized roofing, siding & accessories, structural steel, tubing, plate, angles, flats, rounds etc. Phone:1-800-510-3303, Fouillard Steel Supplies Ltd, St Lazare.

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LIVESTOCK Cattle – Black Angus

BRED COW & HEIFER SALE

MJT CATTLE CO. LTD. Hereford & Black Angus Herd Dispersal. Tues., Dec. 4th, 11:00am MST at the ranch, Edgerton, AB. 14-mi East of Wainwright on Hwy 14, 11.5-mi North on #894. Selling 430 registered Hereford & Black Angus one iron, ranch raised females. Herd bulls sell. View & bid online at www.LiveAuctions.TV For a catalogue or more info Contact Mick (780)755-2224 or T Bar C Cattle Co. (306)933-4200. View the catalogue online at www.buyagro.com

TUESDAY NOV. 27th - 11:00am COMPLETE HERD DISPERSAL 60 RED & BLACK, CHARX COWS BRED HEIFERS ON OFFER 30 SIMM X HEIFERS 50 BLACK HEIFERS, BRED BLACK 40 BLACK SPK FACE HEIFERS, BRED BLACK 40 BLACK HEIFERS, BRED BLACK 40 Char x Heifers, BRED ANGUS 50 Black Heifers, BRED BLACK 35 RED & TAN HEIFERS, BRED RED ANGUS

BRED HEIFER SALE TUESDAY DEC. 4th - 11:00am

COOK RANCH 350 Black & Black & Black Baldie Heifers 100 Red & Red Neck heifers All bred Black Angus Due to start calving April 15th (60 day calving period) All Preg-tested, and Fully vaccinated.

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LIVESTOCK Cattle – Angus 10 ANGUS HEIFERS, 1000-LBS, bred to Black Anugs bull. To calve spring of 2013. Also 10 black cows bred Black Angus, due March-April. Phone (204)886-2083, Teulon. 200 VERY GOOD BRED BLACK ANGUS heifers born Spring 2011 in Southwest SK. AI bred to Final Answer, Right Answer & other easy calving BW 74, 78, 88, Angus bulls. Calving date approx March 24th, 2013. Call Harry Dalke (204)822-3643 cell (204)362-4101, Morden, MB.

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REDS/BLACKS/BALDYS

• 50 Sim/Angus Bred Heifers • 25 Bred Sim/Angus Cows 3-5 yr old • 25 Cows Cows Bred to Maple Lake Bulls (Guest Consigner Brenda & Corny Hiebert)

Viewing anytime at the farm, See Pasture Tour on website:

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LIVESTOCK Cattle – Black Angus 38 Black / Black Baldy Heifers. Bred black from Jul.1 - Sept.1 for May calving. Approx. 900lbs. $1450 OBO. View in Woodside, MB. Call Graham (204)226-5610 or Kristine (204)857-2377. FOR SALE: 35 BRED Black Angus cows, bred to registered black angus bull, cows have been preg checked & vaccinated. Please call Jeff (204)612-1734. Keystone Klassic Red & Black Angus Sale Sat., Dec. 1st, 1:00pm, Keystone Centre, Brandon, MB. Offering 75 females, including an elite selection of foundation bred heifers & fancy heifer calves. For a catalogue or more info contact T Bar C Cattle Co. Ltd at (306)933-4200 (PL #116061). View the catalogue online at www.BuyAgro.com 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. REG BLACK ANGUS BULL calves for sale, low birth weight & very quiet, started on grain & ready to go, buy now & save. EPD’s & delivery avail. (204)843-2287.

LIVESTOCK Cattle – Red Angus HAMCO CATTLE CO. HAS registered Red Angus bred heifers for sale. Calving Feb-Apr. Some AI bred. Call Glen, Albert or Larissa Hamilton:(204)827-2358 or (204)526-0705. Keystone Klassic Red & Black Angus Sale Sat., Dec. 1st, 1:00pm, Keystone Centre, Brandon, MB. Offering 75 females, including an elite selection of foundation bred heifers & fancy heifer calves. For a catalogue or more info contact T Bar C Cattle Co. Ltd at (306)933-4200 (PL #116061). View the catalogue online at www.BuyAgro.com RED ANGUS BULLS + cows 4 SALE: 1 herd sire; 2, 20 month old bulls, also will sell 20 cows. U pick, Herd is mostly AI bred from top sires. Calves can be seen. Call Don (204)422-5216.

LIVESTOCK Cattle – Charolais 50 PB REG CHAROLAIS cows, 3-7-yrs of age. Bred Feb-April to leading herd sires. Starting at $1650. Available now for viewing. Steppler Farms (204)435-2463, (204)750-1951. North America’s Largest Charolais Sale! PerrotMartin Complete Dispersal, Sat., Dec. 15th, 10:30am CST, at the farm, Naicam, SK. 7-mi North on Hwy #6, 8-mi West, 1.5-mi South. Over 600 head sell, including all the bulls (50 long yearlings & 120 bull calves). Wintering & terms avail on bulls. Also selling semen & embryos. Watch & bid online at www.LiveAuctions.TV For more info or a catalogue contact John (306)874-5496; Collin (306)874-2186 or T Bar C Cattle Co. Ltd. (306)933-4200 View the catalogue online at www.BuyAgro.com SELLING PUREBRED CHAROLAIS HEIFERS & bull calves, good blood lines. Phone (204)526-2857.

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LIVESTOCK Cattle – Hereford MJT CATTLE CO. LTD. Hereford & Black Angus Herd Dispersal. Tues., Dec. 4th, 11:00am MST at the ranch, Edgerton, AB. 14-mi East of Wainwright on Hwy 14, 11.5-mi North on #894. Selling 430 registered Hereford & Black Angus one iron, ranch raised females. Herd bulls sell. View & bid online at www.LiveAuctions.TV For a catalogue or more info Contact Mick (780)755-2224 or T Bar C Cattle Co. (306)933-4200. View the catalogue online at www.buyagro.com

LIVESTOCK Cattle – Holstein HOLSTEIN & AYRSHIRE HEIFERS, freshening soon. Phone (204)859-2028.

LIVESTOCK Cattle – Limousin

LIVESTOCK Cattle – Shorthorn Livestock For Sale Shorthorn Selling at Heartland Livestock services on Friday, Dec 7th, 40 head of bred heifers and young cows. All animals for sale are shorthorn influenced or bred shorthorn from Manitoba breeders. For more information call (204)748-3136 or (204)748-2809

LIVESTOCK Cattle – Simmental 20 PUREBRED SIMMENTAL BRED heifers, many with AI bloodlines, also red cows & Cumming 2-yr old bulls. Acomb Family Farms, Minnedosa. Phone:(204)867-2203. 4 SIMMENTAL COWS & 4 Simmental heifers, calving Apr-Early May, 6 Simmental heifers calving Feb-Early Mar. Phone:(204)748-1366. Plan to attend the 34TH ANNUAL KEYSTONE KONNECTION SIMMENTAL SALE. Tues., Dec 4th, 2012 at the Keystone Centre Brandon, MB. 58 lots of Simmental Cattle. Yearling bred heifers w/noted breeding dates. Heifer Calves that are quiet & will make 4-H or Junior Show heifers. Also Bull Calves that are Some of the top genetics in Fleckvieh Simmental & Polled Red will be available on the 4th. These beef bulls will add Pounds to your calf crop for more dollars in your pocket. ADD GROWTH, MILK & PERFORMANCE TO your Calf Crop by selecting an animal at the Keystone Konnection Sale. Heifer calf show at 11:30 & sale to follow. View catalog online at www.marmacfarms.net or call (204)728-3058 or (204)729-5439 Keystone Sale Management.

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Attention Seedstock Producers and Commercial Cattlemen MRL Herdbuilders 2012 Bred Heifer Sale Saturday December 8th At the Ranch, Carievale, SK. 100 Bred Heifers 70 Bred Cows • 60 Fullblood, Red and Black Purebred Simmental Bred Heifers •15 Registered Red Angus Bred Heifers All AI Bred to Elite Service Sires • 25 Commercial Simm/Angus Bred Heifers Bred Red Angus, All Home Raised

Plus Complete Dispersal of Spring Calving Cows • 40 Fullblood, Red and Black Purebred Simmental Cows • 30 Registered Red Angus cows • 15 Commercial Simm/Angus cows An elite group of cows calving in April/May bred to the most popular sires in the breed today!

15-20 PAIRS JULY OCT calves, Red cows, Black calves. Jim Donald (204)546-2220, Grandview.

Check out the catalogue at www.mrlranch.com McMillen Ranching Ltd.: Lee 306-483-8067 Dave 306-483-8660

15 SIMM ANGUS COWS bred Red Angus, preg checked; 1 coming 3 yr old Reg Red Angus bull, 2 coming 2 yr old Simm Angus bulls. (204)727-6988

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18 SIMMENTAL X BRED heifers, bred Red Angus, calving April 1st, $1650 each. Will sell in smaller groups. Phone:(204)248-2493 cell (204)526-5836, Notre Dame.

WANTED: ALL CLASSES OF feeder cattle, yearlings & calves. Dealer Licence# 1353. Also wanted, light feed grains: wheat, barley & oats. Phone:(204)325-2416. Manitou, MB.

20 BRED HEIFERS MOST Blacks, some Red Bred to Black Angus bull. To start calving mid March, asking, $1,650. Phone (204)379-2408, St Claude.

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30 ANGUS x LIMOUSIN cows bred to purebred Limousin bulls. For Apr 1 on, pick out of 45. Also 1570 CASE manure spreader. Phone: (204)422-8643. 400 BRED HEIFERS, REDS, Blacks, Tans, full herd health program, bred to Black & Red Angus bulls, to start calving April 1st, 2013, over 200 are 1 Iron Blacks from a reputation herd. Phone:(204)325-2416.

300-700 LBS. Steers & Heifers Rob: 528-3254, 724-3400 Ben: 721-3400

63 GOOD CHAROLAIS HEIFERS bred Limousin, calving Mar-Apr, pick of $1,385, for all them $1,285. Phone (204)728-7308. BRED COWS FOR SALE, having second calf, also bred heifers February & March calving, Black & Red Angus. Call Doug (204)447-2382, Ste Rose.

FOR SALE: 66 BRED Heifers, Red & Black Angus & Char X, bred to easy calving Angus Bulls, all preg checked & Ivomec. (204)824-2571. FOR SALE: 75 GOOD young Simmental X bred cows, April 1st calving, bred Simmental. Will sell in smaller groups. Phone:(204)248-2493, cell (204)526-5836, Notre Dame.

LIVESTOCK Sheep – Dorper DORPER EWE LAMBS, $150 Phone:(204)734-9144, Swan River, MB.

FOR SALE: 80 RED Angus cross heifers bred Black Angus to start calving Apr 15th. Phone (204)748-7829 or (204)748-3889.

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QUALITY BLACK ANGUS HEIFERS bred to easy calving bulls, started late January 1200-1400-lbs. Phone (204)728-7308.

Horse & Tack Sale Thursday, December 6th at 5:00pm Sale Starts with Tack All Classes of Horses Welcome Horses Should Be In By 4:00pm For More Info Phone the Mart at (204)385-2537 or Gerald at (204)385-2043 License #1108

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Specialty LIVESTOCK Livestock Equipment 3 15-FT STEEL CATTLE feeder troughs & 1 20-ft cattle feeder trough. Heavy duty. Keith Hagan. Virden, MB. Phone:(204)748-1024. APOLLO ROLLER MILLS ELECTRIC & TTO, all sizes. Very cost efficient for both grain & cattle prices. 50 years experience to suit your application. “Certainly Worth A Call!” Farmers Premium Equipment. Phone:(204)724-4529. FARM-AID 430 MIXER WAGON, shedded, flotation tires. Phone (204)859-2028. JD 550 T.A. MANURE spr, $5500; NH 795 manure spr, $7,250. www.waltersequipment.com (204)525-4521, Minitonas, MB. KELLN SOLAR SUMMER/WINTER WATERING System, provides water in remote areas, improves water quality, increases pasture productivity, extends dugout life. St. Claude/Portage, 204-379-2763. 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.

MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE Silage Rings - DEAL OF THE DAY! Pre-winter clearance. First 500 loose clean truck tire sidewall silage covers free! Call Brandi for details! Also have them in bundles. Don’t miss out! (204)774-0725 bwermie@rtrrubber.ca

PERSONAL LOOKING FOR ROMANCE? A best friend, and a happy relationship? CANDLELIGHT MATCHMAKERS can help make it all happen! Confidential, Photos & Profiles to selected matches, affordable, local. Serving MB, SK, NW Ontario. Call/Write for info: Box 212, Roland, MB, R0G 1T0, (204)343-2475.

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FOR SALE: 90 BRED heifers bred Black Angus due for Apr calving, average weight 1,100-lbs. Phone (204)548-2883.

WANTED: BUTCHER HOGS SOWS AND BOARS FOR EXPORT

NEW ARRIVALS MARSHALL AMPS, Behrinter Products, Wireless Mics, Casio keyboards, assorted Banjos, Mandolins, Violins, Guitars, Amps, P.A, Harmonicas, Strings, Cases, Accessories. Hildebrand Music Portage La Prairie Mall (204)857-3172.

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

BRED HEIFERS FOR SALE, bred Black Angus to start calving about April 1st, mostly black but some good colored also. Dale Smith (204)876-4798, Snowflake MB.

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800-1000 LBS. Steers & Heifers Don: 528-3477, 729-7240

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.

WILKINRIDGE STOCK FARM MAINE-ANJOU Female Production Sale Dec 1st, 1:00pm Grunthal Auction Mart. Selling 14 Heifer Calves, 83 Bred Heifers & Good Young Cows. All PB Cows. Catalogue Can Be Viewed Online www.maine-anjou.ca For More Information Call Sid Wilkinson (204)373-2631.

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5 YR OLD BELGIAN Gelding, Green Broke, 17+ hands, light in colour. Phone (204)371-5120, Vita. Advertise your unwanted equipment in the Classifieds. Call our toll-free number and place your ad with our friendly staff, and don’t forget to ask about our prepayment bonus. Prepay for 3 weeks and get 2 weeks free! 1-800-782-0794.

PETS & SUPPLIES FOR SALE: BORDER COLLIE pups 8 wks old, some tri colours, males & females, out of working parents, $150. Call (204)873-2430. PB BLUE & RED Heeler puppies for sale, excellent farm & cattle dogs. Call (204)447-2756 or (204)447-0184.

REAL ESTATE REAL ESTATE Houses & Lots RTM HOMES: AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY! 1,520-sq.ft., 3 bdrm, 2.5 bath. Master bdrm has full bath & walk-in closet. Huge island & walk-in pantry in espresso kitchen. Only $85,000. Marvin Homes Inc, Steinbach. (204)326-1493 or (204)355-8484.

REAL ESTATE Farms & Ranches – Manitoba CENTRAL MANITOBA FARM LAND for sale by tender, 366.5-acres of prime farm land 2-mi west of Portage La Prairie, approx 3200-ft of Trans Canada Hwy & Railway frontage, close to water for irrigation, this land has grown all types of cereals/oil seeds & potatoes. Please contact Carl Burch Law Office for tender packages. Tender packages close at 2:00pm, Dec 07. Call (204)728-1818 or email burchlaw@mymts.net

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DAIRY, BEEF & HORSE hay for sale, large squares. Phone: (204)526-7139 (day) or (204)827-2629 (evenings).

We are buyers of farm grains.

Phone: 204-526-2145 Toll Free: 1-866-526-2145 Email: info@zeghersseed.com

2013 PEDIGREED SEED VARIETIES: Carberry, Glenn, Harvest, Kane & Pasteur wheat, Conlon barley, Lightning flax, Souris oats, Meadow peas

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LARGE QUANTITY OF WHEAT straw bales, 4x4x8. Can deliver. Phone Phil:(204)771-9700. La Salle, MB. LARGE ROUND WHEAT, OATS & straw, $15; small square oats, $2. Nice tight bales, baled w/no rain. Call Sam (204)266-1119 or Chad (204)266-2071. MEDIUM SQUARE WHEAT STRAW 3x3 bales, $15 per bale. (204)781-8664, Rosser, MB. ROUND HARDCORE 2ND CUT Alfalfa Grass bales, dry, no rain, feed test results avail. Phone (204)966-3868 or (204)476-0597. WHEAT & OAT STRAW bales for sale, 3 x 3 x 8. Phone (204)343-2144 or cell (204)745-0085.

SEED/FEED MISCELLANEOUS Grain Wanted

BUYING:

HEATED & GREEN CANOLA • Competitive Prices • Prompt Movement • Spring Thrashed “ON FARM PICK UP”

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NOW BUYING Old & New Crop Confection & Oil Sunflowers Licensed & Bonded 0% Shrink Farm Pick-Up Available Planting Seed Available

Call For Pricing Phone (204)747-2904

Toll Free 1-888-835-6351 Deloraine, Manitoba PEDIGREED SEED Specialty – Various

Bioriginal Food & Science Corp., based in Saskatoon, are looking to contract Borage acres for the upcoming 2013 growing season.

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Great proﬁt potential based on high yields, high prices and low input costs. Attractive oil premiums and free on-farm pick-up.

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A Season to Grow… Only Days to Pay!

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McMillen Ranching Ltd., a large purebred livestock operation and grain farm, is seeking honest, reliable persons to join our team. Experience with livestock, machinery and 1A license an asset. Full time, year- round positions available or part time. Excellent wages, Modern equipment.

FARMING IS ENOUGH OF A GAMBLE...

Please send resume by fax 306-928-2143 or email mrl@sasktel.net or phone Lee 306-483-8067.

CAREERS Help Wanted General Beekeeping Labourers Wanted for Spring & Summer of 2013 (6) We are looking for 6 applicants who are interested in working on a medium sized honey farm in the Miami MB. area during the summer months of 2013. Pay $11-$15/hr. Email stepplerfarms@hotmail.com for job descriptions & positions available.

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WANTED: FARM LABOUR on cattle operation, working w/cattle & equipment. Fax resume to Yellow Rose Farms (204)535-2072 or e-mail rcg@xplornet.ca WE HAVE A POSITION available on our Dairy Farm near Woodlands, MB for someone who enjoys working w/Dairy cattle, main duties will be milking cows & feeding calves, competitive wages, no accommodation available. If interested please email betsyelskamp@hotmail.com

1-800-782-0794

1-204-724-6741

TIRES FEDERATION TIRE: 1100X12, 2000X20, used aircraft. Toll free 1-888-452-3850

TRAILERS Grain Trailers

CPS Prepay Program Ask your CPS retailer how to earn 5% toward your crop input purchases.

CALL 1-866-388-6284 www.milliganbiotech.com 2006 LODE KING SUPER B grain trailer, 22.5 wheels, air ride, fresh safety, $49,000 Morris, MB. (204)746-5575.

TRAILERS Livestock Trailers EXISS ALUMINUM LIVESTOCK TRAILERS. NEW STOCK. 10-yr Warranty. Prices starting at $15,100. Leasing available. Available at Sokal Industries Ltd. Phone: (204)334-6596 e-mail: sokalind@mymts.net

306-229-9976 (cell) 306-975-9271 (ofﬁce) sfalk@bioriginal.com

TRAILERS Trailers Miscellaneous

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53-FT HULLIN EXPANDABLE RAFTER trailer, hauls all size rafters, self unloading, open to offers. Phone (204)728-1861.

SEED / FEED / GRAIN SEED/FEED MISCELLANEOUS Feed Grain

BRANDON TRAILER SALES “You will like our prices!” “It’s that Simple!” “Let’s compare quality & price!” “Certainly worth the call!” Phone (204)724-4529. Dealer #4383

CONVENTIONAL & ROUNDUP READY corn seed. CanaMaize Seed Inc, 1-877-262-4046 or www.canamaize.com

STOCK TRAILERS 6X16 GN, $3,500; 7x22 GN, $3,300; Real 8.5x24 GN, $5,000; 2 Axle Dolly, $2,000; Single Axle Dolly, $1,900; 48-ft. Loboy, $6,500; New Decks for 1-Ton Trucks 9-ft., $2,350; 11-ft., $2,850. Phone (204)857-8403.

SEED/FEED MISCELLANEOUS Hay & Straw 160 BIG ROUND BALES wild hay, $20 each; 140 2-yr old big round bales orchard grass, $20 each. Phone:(204)656-4358 evenings or before 8:00am.

3RD CUT ALFALFA in small square bales. Also Oat Straw in small square bales. Phone (204)371-6404, Ste Anne.

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

CANOLA WANTED

For more information, please contact Shane at:

FOR SALE: 100 2011 & 50 2012 solid core alfalfa hay bales. Rossburn, MB Phone:(204)859-2695.

FARMERS, RANCHERS, SEED PROCESSORS BUYING ALL FEED GRAINS

Heated, Green, Damaged Buying all levels of damaged canola. Excellent Market Prices. Bonded, Insured.

Flexible contracting options available as well.

4X4 SQUARE WHEAT STRAW bales, about 600 for sale, asking $20 per bale. Phone:(204)248-2407 or (204)526-5002, Notre Dame.

• Vomi wheat • Vomi barley • Feed wheat • Feed barley • Feed oats • Corn • Screenings • Peas • Light Weight Barley You can deliver or we can arrange for farm pickup. Winnipeg 233-8418 Brandon 728-0231 Grunthal 434-6881 “Ask for grain buyer.”

Licensed and Bonded Grain Brokers

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

CAREERS

HELP WANTED

FOR SALE: SMALL SQUARE horse quality, timothy or mixed bales, shedded. Phone (204)866-2253 (204)422-8123. HAY FOR SALE. Grass hay in 5x5 round bales. Call after 8:00pm (204)646-4226.

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