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Half of Alberta fields have herbicideresistant wild oats The short-term gain from growing profitable crops too frequently will bring long-term pain, say weed experts

BY JENNIFER BLAIR AF Staff

or Craig Shaw, herbicide resistance is a wreck waiting to happen. “It’s manageable at the present moment, but I wouldn’t guarantee it will remain manageable moving forward,” said Shaw, who has widespread herbicide resistance on his farm near Lacombe. “We’ve learned our lesson in terms of staying on top of weed control and making sure we don’t have wrecks, but it’s an ongoing battle to try to get ahead of that and get it back to a normal situation. “It only takes one bad year, and then you can fight with that for five to 10 years after that.” Shaw first noticed Group 2-resistant cleavers and chickweed on his farm several years ago — a “difficult situation” because of how common the Group 2 mode of action is in herbicides. But the herbicide-resistant wild oats he found three years ago are quickly becoming a bigger problem. “With the wild oat issue, we’ve put winter wheat in there hoping that we could get enough crop competition that it could keep the wild oats in check so that we could get away from herbicides for a year. That didn’t work as well as we hoped.” Shaw’s problem is a common one for Alberta growers, said federal research scientist Neil Harker. While certain areas of the province have issues with herbicide-resistant chickweed, cleavers, and kochia, wild oat is the most herbicide-resistant weed in the province. While most of the resistance is to Group 1 herbicides, wild oats is also a high risk for glyphosate, or Group 9, resistance, and more than 10 per cent of fields in Alberta now have Group 2-resistant weeds. “Wild oat is the big one, and it’s

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The big shuffle: Changes to wheat classes could hit you in the pocketbook The bar has been raised for the CPS and CWRS classes, which means some old favourites may sell at a discount

Starting next year, growers will need to pay close attention to which variety they’re growing and how it will be classified under the new system, said Alberta Agriculture’s Mark MacNaughton. PHOTO: JENNIFER BLAIR

BY JENNIFER BLAIR AND ALLAN DAWSON AF Staff / Lacombe

t turns out the customer is always right — at least when it comes to Canada’s wheat classification system. “Concerns from our overseas clients about gluten strength” has prompted a revamp of the wheat classification system, said Mark MacNaughton, director of field crops for Alberta Agriculture and Forestry.

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“The Canadian Grain Commission has changed the bar. It has raised the gluten strength (requirement) up.” On Aug. 1, the commission added a new wheat class — Canada Northern Hard Red (CNHR). American Dark Northern Spring varieties Faller, Prosper, and Elgin ND, currently in the Canada Western Interim Wheat class, will move to the new CNHR class and the interim class will end. These three varieties have slightly lower protein than wheats in Canada’s premiere Canada Western Red Spring (CWRS) class, but are higher yielding.

Changes are also coming to the CWRS and Canada Prairie Spring Red (CPSR) class but not until Aug. 1, 2018, when 25 CWRS and four CPSR wheats will move to the CNHR class. Among the CWRS wheats, there are some popular varieties including Harvest and Kane (see sidebar). The grain commission had initially planned to move them in 2017, but delayed it a year to give the industry more time to adjust. The Canada Western General Purpose (CWGP) and Canada Feed Wheat classes

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Craft beer boom drives demand for new malt barley varieties It’s all about consistency and efficiency for the big brewers, but the small guys want unique taste and also use more malt per batch BY JENNIFER BLAIR AF Staff / Lacombe

ew malt barley varieties will soon hit the market to meet the growing demands of a burgeoning craft brewing industry. “The brewing and malting industry is changing,” said Pat Juskiw, a barley breeder with Alberta Agriculture and Forestry. “In the past, our industry has been composed of big companies — the Molsons, the Labatts, the Anheuser-Busches. And these big breweries are only using about 50 per cent of the malt produced. “On the other hand, the craft brewing market, which is only about 10 to 20 per cent of the industry in volume of sales, uses the other 50 per cent of the malt produced.” The craft brewing industry in Alberta is still relatively small, but growing every day, Juskiw said at the Lacombe Field Day in late July. In 2013, there were around 15 craft brewers across the province, and that number has more than doubled, with 37 craft brewers in the market today. Since May 2015 alone, 16 new ones have been licensed to operate in the province. And with the provincial government’s injection of $20 million in grant funding to the industry, craft brewers will be able to “increase production capacity, launch new products, develop new markets, make important capital improvements, and create jobs,” according to a recent government release. Those who produce and sell less than 300,000 hectolitres of beer are now eligible for the Alberta Small Brewers Development Program, which will help offset a price markup of $1.25 for all beer sold in Alberta that began Aug. 5.

New malt barley varieties

As the craft brewing market grows, so too must Alberta’s malting industry, said Juskiw. And craft brewers are looking for something a little different from their malt. “We’ve had huge, multinational companies, and what huge, multinational companies want is consistency of product and economies of scale,” she said. “That means they only want one or two varieties, and they want that one or two varieties to grow the same everywhere in the world.”

Barley breeders like Pat Juskiw are working on new malt barley varieties that will better fit the needs of Alberta’s craft brewers. PHOTOs: JENNIFER BLAIR Brewing is a “huge, homogenous industry” that loves AC Metcalfe, she said. “But it’s 20 years old. Just like Harrington was replaced by AC Metcalfe, it’s time to replace AC Metcalfe with a new variety.” Large brewers also want economies of scale, she added. Malt is really expensive, partly because of how it is produced, Juskiw explained. When a barley seed is put into a water bath to germinate, it releases enzymes that convert complex carbohydrates to sugars and amino acids, which produce alcohol when added to yeast. “What the big multinationals found is if we get more enzymes in our malt, they can add adjunct like corn syrups or rice that can feed the yeast, and they don’t have to buy as much malt,” she said. “Because the craft brewing industry is looking at a slower process, they don’t use adjunct, so they don’t need all those enzymes or protein or amino acids.” That’s prompted Canadian barley breeders to work on new malt barley varieties that will meet the different needs of craft brewers — including one recently registered (as yet unnamed) variety that should hit the market in the next two years. “We’re excited about this variety because it’s our low variety,” said Juskiw. “It’s got lower enzymes

and lower proteins, so it is for the craft brewing market.”

Standing out in the crowd

If producers want to access that growing craft brewing market, they’ll need to start thinking about the different varieties they can grow, said Matt Hamill, co-owner of Red Shed Malting, a small-scale maltster that caters to the craft brewing industry. “Lots of craft brewers are going to be looking for a way to do something a little different than the other guys,” said Hamill, who runs the company near Penhold with his brother Joe and their family. “A lot of craft brewers are going to be doing an all-grain beer, so they want the barley that’s only designed for beer and that’s it. “Some of these new varieties make a lot more sense for us as a maltster.” But producing malt barley for the craft brewing industry requires a different mindset, he said. That includes understanding the varieties that are coming up through the system and “talking to consumers about what they do to make them comfortable with the growing practices.” “The local food movement is gaining a lot of steam,” said Hamill. “People want to know the ingredients that are going in there, they want to know the story, and they want to put a face to the product.”

Barley growers need to think a little differently to cater to the growing craft brewing industry, said Red Shed Malting’s Matt Hamill.

“My brother Joe was doing some homebrewing, and we got interested — and eventually obsessed — with tasting some of Dad’s barley in Joe’s beer.” Matt Hamill

Red Shed Malting began roasting barley at the start of the year, and in April, putting the first batches of its own barley through the system. “Dad has a grain farm just outside of Penhold. My brother Joe was doing some homebrewing, and we got interested — and eventually obsessed — with tasting some of Dad’s barley in Joe’s beer,” said Hamill. “We started doing some research into the industry, and we realized that we had some great companies in Alberta that are making some fantastic base malts, but there isn’t a lot of local speciality maltsters. “That’s where we fit in. If people want to do a craft beer with lots of flavour and different colours, we can fill that void.” Red Shed is now supplying malt to craft brewers like Hell’s Basement in Medicine Hat, Troubled Monk in Red Deer, and Blindmand Brewing in Lacombe. But

its total annual capacity is only around 250 tonnes of malt — a relatively small number when compared to large-scale maltsters like Rahr Malting. “To compare that to some of the other guys, we’re less than onequarter of one per cent of one of their plants.” But there’s plenty of room to grow, he added. “Since we first started planning, the number of craft breweries in Alberta has doubled since then, and the capacity at some of the existing ones has also doubled,” said Hamill. “It’s definitely an exciting industry that’s growing really fast. There’s tons of new craft brewers popping up all the time, and they’re making great products. We anticipate that they’ll continue to grow.” jennifer.blair@fbcpublishing.com

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Program that rewards stewards of the land is taking off in Alberta More than 100 Alberta farmers have signed up for ALUS, and that number is expected to grow rapidly By ALEXIS KIENLEN

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he movement to pay farmers for being good stewards of the land is gathering steam, with 10 counties in Alberta now having a local ALUS program. ALUS — short for Alternative Land Use Services and pronounced ‘Alice’ — is expanding across Canada and recently became a national, registered not-for-profit. “This kind of growth and recognition can only occur with community leadership,” said Bryan Gilvesy, an Ontario cattle rancher and the organization’s executive director. “Right out of the gate in Alberta, the program was championed and embraced by various counties.” ALUS partners with county councils, landowners, and other community groups to provide farmers and ranchers with financial incentives to produce ecosystem services, such as riparian protection, carbon capture, and habitat for wildlife and native pollinators. The program is community led and farmer delivered. “These are the benefits that

Canadians need and want — benefits that farmers and ranchers can deliver,” Gilvesy said at an ALUS event held at the Edmonton Corn Maze in Parkland County. More than 100 Alberta producers have taken part in 850 environmental and stewardship projects across the province. Until May 2016, ALUS was an arm of Delta Waterfowl. “An independent ALUS allows us to expand the program in Alberta and across the country,” said Gilvesy. ALUS has expanded its staff to nine people across Canada and has developed new branding and a new logo. The group originally began in Manitoba. The first Alberta county to join the organization was Vermilion River in 2010, quickly followed by Red Deer and Parkland counties. Alberta isn’t the only province where the program is gaining ground. Nineteen communities in six provinces from Alberta to Prince Edward Island are now involved with the ALUS program, with more than 700 farmers and ranchers participating. In 2016, ALUS won a shared footprint award from the Alberta

“This kind of growth and recognition can only occur with community leadership. Right out of the gate in Alberta, the program was championed and embraced by various counties.” Bryan Gilvesy

Emerald Foundation for recognition of environmental excellence. Gerry Taillieu, manager of Tomahawk Cattle Ranch in Parkland County, helped implement Parkland County’s first ALUS project — fencing off a creek and the drainage channel running through the ranch to the North Saskatchewan River. The cattle now drink cleaner water, since the water is pumped to them from another location. “We’re doing our part to ensure that the water heading off our land is just a little bit cleaner,” said Taillieu. “ALUS grows because my

neighbour to the south has implemented projects on his land, on the same creek.” Taillieu, who now sits on the ALUS advisory committee with Parkland, sees the model as a win-win situation for producers and local communities. ALUS partners with local county staff who are familiar with the local projects and needs. “The ALUS model is about working with your neighbours, trying to make everything better as we go down the line,” he said. “That’s why ALUS is expanding at the rate it is expanding. From a

producer perspective, all we see are positives. “We found, before A LUS, that any time we do anything that improves the landscape, it improves our bottom line. So this is an absolute win — with the ALUS model, we retain control of our land and environment. What we do and how we operate is part of it.” Parkland County has had 21 participants in its program to date. “Since we entered the program in 2012, landowners have worked with us to implement environmental enhancements that improve, rather than detract from an agricultural producer’s ability to make a living,” said Parkland County Mayor Rod Shaigec. “I would encourage all producers — not just in Parkland County, but from other municipalities that do have the program — to take a look at this innovative program, because it is a great opportunity to generate income from land that may otherwise be unsuitable for production,” said Shaigec. For more information see www. alus.ca. akienlen@fbcpublishing.com

Want to keep pollinators and beneficial species on your land? Build an eco-buffer Edmonton Corn Maze is showcasing an eco-buffer — a community of trees and plants that provide a host of benefits for farms By ALEXIS KIENLEN

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f you build an eco-buffer, beneficial species will come. An eco-buffer is a planned community of trees, plants, and herbaceous species that provide pollinator and wildlife habitat, shelter for livestock, nutrient cycling, and groundwater recharge. A newly created eco-buffer, designed as part of an ALUS (Alternative Land Use Services) project, will soon demonstrate its value to visitors of the Edmonton Corn Maze in Parkland County. “Our council is extremely proud of this initiative,” said Parkland County Mayor Rod Shaigec at an ALUS event at the corn maze. “The project site will be used and featured in the future to create community awareness for the ALUS program, to demonstrate ALUS’s benefits for society as a whole, and to showcase local producers for the part they play as stewards of the environment.” Parkland County created the eco-buffer with the help of an agroforestry technician from the Alberta Woodlot and Extension Society as part of the ALUS program. Eco-buffers are both multi-functional and self-sustaining. The Edmonton Corn Maze eco-buffer, which separates the corn maze from a waterway, was designed by Luke Wonneck, an agroforestry technician with the Agroforestry Woodlot and Extension Society. About 1,300 plants — including native species of trees, shrubs and forbs — were planted on two-thirds of an acre in June.

“When you’re designing an eco-buffer, you need to look at the site context, the soil conditions, moisture, and vegetation — factors that will affect what you might want,” said Wonneck, who worked with the Edmonton Native Plant Group to select suitable species. “You need to think about the needs of the farm that surrounds it and the needs of the greater landscape — the riparian area here. Then you need to think about the goals of what you want the eco-buffer to do. “It’s a demonstration project, so we wanted lots of public access. Ecobuffers are a relatively new concept in Alberta, although they do build on research about riparian planting and shelterbelts.” The eco-buffer will keep nutrients from the corn maze from entering the riparian area downhill. To minimize run-off and absorb nutrients, Wonneck and the team planted a wide buffer of woody species with diverse rooting depths to pick up nutrient run-off. “Woody species are important because most of the run-off in Alberta happens in early spring, when the snowmelt is happening,” he said. “At that point, a lot of the herbaceous species are flattened by the snow. Woody species provide the physical barrier that will slow the snowmelt from running into the stream, and add nutrients to the soil rather than the stream.” Tall, coniferous species were planted to provide a barrier and shelter in winter. Once mature, the eco-buffer will also serve as a noise barrier, minimizing traf-

Luke Wonneck, agroforestry technician with the Alberta Woodlot and Extension Society, describes the newly created eco-buffer at the Edmonton Corn Maze in Parkland County. photo: alexis kienlen fic from the nearby highway. It will also provide habitat for pollinators. “The pollinator service will not be benefiting the corn crop, because corn is wind pollinated,” said Wonneck. “But since it’s a demonstration site, we’ll showcase the intrinsic value of pollinators, so people can learn and think about it for their own property.” Planning for pollinators means thinking about their needs when it comes to food, water, and shelter. “Often in agriculture, we grow a lot of the same thing,” said Wonneck. “Canola, for example, only flowers for a short while, so when it is done flowering, the bees need other things to get pollen and nectar from.”

Having diverse flowers, particularly native flowers with overlapping blooming periods, sustains pollinators for the entire season. Another key is to group the same species of flower in clumps of three to five to meet bees’ preference for foraging from one type of flower at a time. Bees like to be in the sun as much as possible, so taller species were planted on the north side of the eco-buffer so that the bees would have protection and maximum sun exposure. The diverse selection of plants will meet the nesting habits of different species of bees. An eco-buffer can also serve as a habitat for pest-suppressing insects, spiders, and birds. “Pest outbreaks also happen in certain times of the year, so pest-suppressing insects need another food source so they can survive and provide that service,” said Wonneck. During other times of the year, parasitoids such as flies and ladybirds will drink nectar from flowers. If there is a diverse community of plants, spiders and ground beetles will migrate into that community, even though they are carnivorous. “There are lots of synergies that can happen between pest suppressors and pollinators when you provide them with habitat,” said Wonneck. Once there is a diverse community of plants, trees and insects, birds will move into the area as well. akienlen@fbcpublishing.com

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alking to farmers these days about their relationship with consumers is like talking to a jilted lover. They can’t understand what’s just happened. In their minds, things were going so well. They’ve done what consumers asked, provided cheap and safe food, produced with the most modern technology. Everything was going along swimmingly, farmers thought. True, there wasn’t a lot of conversation lately, and things had seemed a bit, well, distant. Now farmers find themselves blindsided. Suddenly consumers are saying they’ve been doing some thinking, and ‘we need to talk.’ They want to know why farmers use so many antibiotics in livestock barns and why beef couldn’t be produced without hormone supplements that promote growth. And why can’t chickens run free? They don’t think the pesticides you use are safe. In essence, farmers are finding that consumers seem to have gone off to ‘find themselves,’ and returned as a pack of gluten-hating, farmerdoubting, New Agers. Farmers’ reaction has been predictable — confusion, hurt and anger. Unfortunately however, the collective reaction hasn’t been to try to understand why. It’s been more akin to running to their room and slamming the door to sulk. Let me make this clear, as I torture this analogy just a bit further, I don’t think either side is to blame for this situation. As they say, ‘it takes two to tango,’ and we’ve all been dancing pretty hard.

Consumers are fickle and two faced. They say they want quality and are increasingly demanding more specific attributes. But they also want the cheapest food possible and in perfect cosmetic condition. They make all sorts of outlandish and ill-informed claims, often cribbed from the Internet. One example is the notion that canola oil is related to mustard gas. Or another, their insistence GMO products must by definition be somehow unsafe. While it might be comforting to tell yourself it’s all their fault, that they’re the ones who changed, that’s not entirely accurate. Farming has changed dramatically too even as the industry embraces its old image whenever it is politically expedient. Section farms have been replaced by sprawling operations spanning in some cases tens of thousands of acres. The modest 400-head farrowing-to-finish hog operations of my youth have been replaced with massive and efficient production units that resemble biological factories. Even the cattle business has seen upheaval and change with huge feedlot operations becoming the key final stage in production. Farmers have been very comfortable with letting large companies be the direct intermediary with consumers. But when those same companies try to set up supply chains that meet perceived consumer trends, it’s met with open hostility from the farm community. All this has happened while agriculture has talked from both sides of its mouth. On the one hand it’s a business, never to be fettered or put at a competitive disadvantage. On the other hand it’s a special sector deserving of special treatment, such as exemption from labour laws and worker health and safety legislation.

It all boils down to a situation where we’re looking at a relationship in crisis, and if we don’t want to see it break down entirely, we need to take some steps to save it. Why, you might wonder, should you care about saving it? Because divorce, even the metaphorical kind, is expensive and disruptive. If farmers can’t figure out a way to patch up and even strengthen their relationship with consumers, they’re unlikely to like the fallout. To put it bluntly, a small number of farmers may control the landscape, but a large number of consumers controls the ballot box, and that’s where the rules are set in a democratic society. As a farmer you can’t either individually or collectively force consumers to appreciate you. One of the buzz-phrases we’ve all become interested in is the need to “educate consumers.” It would be fine if that’s what we were actually talking about, but it has become apparent that what that really means is we need to “re-educate” consumers, with all of the negative Maoist baggage that term brings with it. In a capitalist society, the market rules and it has zero tolerance for one of the prevailing attitudes in agriculture today — that people gotta eat and therefore they’ll take what we make. If we’re honest with ourselves, we know that is not true. Consumers can import food, they can impose conditions on food that farmers might not like but will have little choice but to accept, or any number of options. Rather than settling into adversarial roles, now might be the time to sit down for a heartto-heart talk. One that involves as much listening as talking. gord.gilmour@fbcpublishing.com

Record debt levels threaten western Canadian agriculture Can any farm that’s so heavily indebted be sustainable in a future of rising interest rates? By Sarah Pittman

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or the 23rd consecutive year, Canadian farm debt has hit a new record. In the West, the debt load is particularly severe, raising questions about the future. Farmers in British Columbia are faring best, with only $6 billion in debt. Manitoba and Saskatchewan are middle of the road, with more than $8 billion and $13 billion respectively. Alberta’s farmers, however, carry an eye-popping $20 billion in debt. In Alberta and Saskatchewan, outstanding farm debt has increased more than $5 billion in the last five years. The only thing of more concern than those numbers is that no one is talking about them. Growing up in a farming community, I learned early on that debt was just part of the game if you want to grow, or even maintain, your operation. But it was

only recently that I learned just how much debt western farmers are carrying. There are several reasons for this, but a few stand out as particularly important. As the debt load of each western province has increased, the number of farmers in each western province has decreased substantially. In other words, farms are being bought, sold, and consolidated into massive farms. Debt is often a necessary evil. You need capital to buy the land, animals, and equipment for expansion, which increasingly means taking on more debt. Debt is often required for operations of all sizes. Another factor, perhaps the most important, is the prime interest rate. This rate is established by the Bank of Canada on eight predetermined dates per year. The prime interest rate will be changed if the Bank of Canada thinks it will help fight inflation in the long term, or

will help a number of the bank’s short-term goals, such as fighting unemployment. Therefore, even though farming can have influence on the prime interest rate, it has no greater influence than any other industry in Canada. The prime interest rate can and will rise. In the past 23 years, we have had mercifully low interest rates. The payments that a farmer makes on his/her operating loan is based on their credit score and the prime interest rate. As a result, farmers have had lower interest rates than they would have had in the past, enabling them to go deeper into the red than they would have in the past. At what point do we need to decide that we are in way over our heads, and, sooner rather than later, we are going to be in serious trouble? Any farmers active in the early 1980s will surely remember the debt crisis. In the 1970s, prime interest rates were low. However,

the prime interest rate skyrocketed in the early 1980s, from 8.5 per cent four years earlier to an average of 19.29 per cent by 1981. While the prime interest rate isn’t expected to make that kind of jump any time soon, it is bound to change, and with it the interest rate on farmers’ operating loans. Extraordinary times call for extraordinary measures. While the staggering amount of debt that western Canadian farmers are in is an important part of the story, what is even more important is how farmers are dealing with it. The Canada West Foundation is trying to understand that part of the story. We want to hear from the people who are the centre of this story — farmers. Go to www.cwf.ca/ currents, and tell us what you think, or tweet us @CanadaWestFdn. Sarah Pittman is an intern at the Canada West Foundation, a public policy think-tank focused on the four western provinces.

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We need to count our blessings — and take advantage of them Our vast land base is a great advantage but often leaves us stuck in the commodity mindset By BRENDA SCHOEPP AF columnist

ummer is a great time for me because of the many international guests I am privileged to host. I was having a lovely lunch with a family from New Zealand when one of them asked, “What are the top two issues facing Canadian agriculture today?” It is not the first time I have been asked this question and I am certain it will not be the last. I don’t take the inquiry lightly, and the fact this family was financially savvy and totally switched on made me feel a little on the spot. But sometimes, the answer is not complicated and is good cause for deeper council. I recall a Scottish guest from two years back having a go at me because he felt Canadian farmers were lazy. It took me back at first, but I started to see why he formulated that opinion — the massive land base with easy access to deeded property and access to government that we enjoy in Canada is the envy of the world. Young foreign folks can only imagine what they could do with so much land at so little cost. Putting it in

perspective helped keep the debate which followed genuine and civil. And we do have much in Canada, so much that it often leaves us stuck in the commodity mindset. The whole idea of going through the paces of adding value on the farm can be overwhelming. But Canadian farmers are great innovators and many farmers are involved in everything from private software development and machinery design to food processing. As there is room for every farmer, there is no wrong model. Because adding value is both regulatory and requires heavy investment, it isn’t as simple as just going for it. Or is it? I think of the models I have seen that vary from strawberries to oats; herbs to processed beef; wine to cooking oils. The diversity is amazing and these marketready products are often sold both here and abroad. And though our massive land base makes it look like there is very little going on, that is not true. There is however, room for growth in the further processing of agricultural products. Small farmers are getting it. They know that the connection you need to make is with the consumer, and they are bold and creative in their market offerings. Their

point of differentiation is themselves and this boosts their product and the reputation they have with the end-user. They are flexible and can get small orders done quickly, and they are OK with growth! And that leads to the second challenge facing producers today: The disconnect we have with the consumer. Our consumers are pretty clear on what they want and are making choices with their dollar. Often industry as a whole is offended by their choices and gets defensive, wanting to ‘educate’ them. When the buyer has already made the decision, the educating looks feeble and won’t change minds. For example, we know ‘no GMO in processed food’ is really a clear message from importing countries and yet our processing industry in Canada struggles to find enough product to put the order together. The result is a food trade deficit and when you are an exporting country (86 per cent of all agricultural goods are exported), it is especially damaging to bring in more food than you send out. The math is simple and the numbers don’t lie — Canada does little to add value to its massive commodity crops. Getting more bang for the buck starts with the creation of value-added foods in an

enabling environment. To do that we need to have good legislation and fully appreciate the consumer (please notice that I did not say ‘understand’ the consumer because we may not). Farmers do, however, need to appreciate the complexity of consumer demand and support those in value adding. Even a small canola crush plant makes a world of difference in a community, but a cookie factory using canola, wheat, sugar beets, eggs, milk and a host of other Canadian ingredients, really puts the town on the map. Of course, there are more complex issues that are reflected in markets and profitability — but those discussions are for another day. For now we can ponder the value in the cultural shift we’re seeing on small farms and appreciate consumers, and try that on for size. And while we do, Canadian agriculture will continue to be the envy of the world and the greatest industry of opportunity for her people. Brenda Schoepp is a farmer from Alberta who works as an international mentor and motivational speaker. She can be contacted through her website www.brendaschoepp.com. All rights reserved. Brenda Schoepp 2015

Analysis: Canada needs Churchill, but do grain farmers? The port and bay line are vital to the northern economy, but so little grain moves the impact on the grain sector would be minimal BY ALLAN DAWSON Staff

anada’s grain industry doesn’t need the Port of Churchill, or its railway — but Canada does. Both are important to Canadian sovereignty in the North and are vital to the economies of Churchill and other northern communities From a farmer’s perspective the more shipping options available the better. But if Churchill — Canada’s only northern deepwater port — ceases to export grain it won’t have much impact on the grain business because the volumes are so low. Last calendar year just 186,000 tonnes of grain were exported from Churchill by OmniTrax, the American company that in 1997 bought the port and rail line that runs 810 miles from The Pas. In the 2014-15 crop year, ending July 31, 2015, Churchill exported 472,000 tonnes of grain. The Port of Thunder Bay, which is where most of that grain would move otherwise, handled 8.2 million tonnes. Bottom line: Thunder Bay could’ve handled all Churchill’s traffic in just two weeks. The West moved 37.86 million tonnes of grain. Churchill saw just one per cent of it. Moreover, those exports were subsidized.

Still, many farmers have a soft spot for Churchill and rightly so. Traditionally, Churchill, which is closer to some European, African and South American markets than Thunder Bay, has given grain farmers a freight advantage of up to $30 a tonne. But the ability to capture those savings disappeared Aug. 1, 2012, when the previous federal government ended the Canadian Wheat Board’s monopoly. Economic theory holds savings will be captured by grain companies and OmniTrax because farmers in the Churchill catchment area don’t have cheaper alternatives to force companies to share the benefits. Cheap ocean freight has also eroded Churchill’s advantage. More ‘salties’ (smaller ocean-going ships that can navigate the St. Lawrence Seaway’s locks) are coming to Thunder Bay, reducing the handling costs associated with moving grain via lakers to the lower St. Lawrence where it is unloaded, only to be loaded later on larger ocean-going ships. The double handle costs money. Wheat board supporters predicted Churchill’s demise, but it didn’t take great insight. Grain companies — even the farmer-owned pools — repeatedly said they preferred to ship grain through their own terminals. It makes sense to maximize your own assets and

capture the value earned from grain blending and screenings. Before OmniTrax bought the 140,000-tonne-capacity Churchill terminal, it was owned by the federal government. The wheat board told grain companies where to deliver board grain. OmniTrax lacks a country elevator system to feed its northern facility and grain companies aren’t excited about the prospect of feeding it. “Of course we want to ship as much into our own terminals as we can,” said Richardson International spokeswoman Tracey Shelton. “We want to use our facilities that we are investing money into and we are continuously upgrading. And certainly Churchill does have some disadvantages.” The list of disadvantages is long: • The port has a short, three-month season, due to ice. The wheat board held grain back filling Churchill in late winter giving the port a running start when its season began in August. • The terminal, opened in 1931, is old, but has had some upgrades. • The rail line to Churchill, built on shifting permafrost, is in poor shape. Sometimes trains can only travel nine m.p.h. Derailments and delays are common. “We just completed a massive expansion (of our terminal) in Van-

couver where we nearly doubled storage capacity,” Shelton added. “We are putting through grain and setting records for unload and loading times and really turning the facility many, many, many times a year.” Their 170,000-tonne terminal moves five million tonnes of grain a year and Richardson expects to crank it up to six million. The Port of Churchill has never had it easy. Getting it built was a struggle. The Canadian Northern Railway started to lay track from Winnipeg to Hudson Bay Junction in 1908, but declined to go north, despite federal government aid. With more government funds the next year, the railway headed to Nelson, which is farther south than Churchill, but work ceased during the First World War. When construction resumed it was decided to go north to Churchill where the water was deeper. The Hudson Bay line was completed in September 1929 at a cost of $45 million, but it wasn’t until 1931 that the grain terminal began operating. When the news broke last month that the port, which is up for sale with the railway, wouldn’t ship grain this year, a lot of people were surprised given it’s easier to sell a “going concern.” It looked like a tactic to pressure governments. Manitoba Premier Brian Pallister later confirmed that it was.

Governments have already spent $130 million on the port and railway and Pallister said he wouldn’t give in to a private, American company seeking more bailouts. The Port of Churchill and the railway are much more than the sum of their parts. They account for an estimated $40 million in economic activity. It’s unthinkable that the Manitoba and federal governments would abandon the line. And without the 70 or so direct jobs the grain terminal provides, employing about 10 per cent of the town’s population, some question Churchill’s viability. Sinclair Harrison, the former president of the Hudson Bay Route Association, which has lobbied for the northern port longer than it has existed, believes Churchill can succeed if it handles a million tonnes of grain a year. Climate change is already making the shipping season longer, but also makes the rail bed less stable. Former prime minister Stephen Harper pledged to establish an Arctic naval port. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau should consider building it in Churchill. It would be a better use of government money than subsidizing grain exports from a port grain companies don’t want to use. allan@fbcpublishing.com

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WHEAT CLASSES } from page 1 were also eliminated on Aug. 1, with their varieties transferred to the new Canada Western Special Purpose class. Like the CWGP class, the special purpose class does not require end-use quality assessment as a prerequisite to registration. These changes — particularly the addition of the CNHR class — will improve the quality of Canadian milling wheats for enduse customers, said Trent Whiting, marketing representative at SeCan. “They’ve made the quality parameters around CPS and CWRS much more difficult to hit, and it’s based on the gluten strength,” Whiting said at the Lacombe Field Day in late July. “They’ve pushed the bar up because end-use customers want that bar higher.” The Canadian grain industry has been fielding complaints about weaker-than-normal gluten strength for the past several years, in part because popular varieties such as Lillian, Harvest, and Unity have lower gluten strength. And the quality of the final product depends on that gluten strength, he said. “Class modernization goes back to end-use customers coming to us as an industry and saying, ‘We’re not getting a consistent loaf,’” said Whiting. “As an end-use customer, you want the same loaf every time. But whether they’ll pay for it — well, I’m not a grain handler, so I can’t say one way or another.”

Marketing changes

Over the next three years, producers will need to pay close attention to which varieties they’re growing, and how those varieties will be classified once the changes come into effect. “If you’re growing these varieties in 2017, you better be pretty sure when you go to market what classification they’re in, because it might be quite a surprise when you go to market something that

Wheat varieties on the move

On Aug. 1, the new Canadian Northern Hard Red wheat class came into effect, but existing varieties won’t be moved into that class until 2018. PHOTOs: JENNIFER BLAIR

“As an end-use customer, you want the same loaf every time. But whether they’ll pay for it — well, I’m not a grain handler, so I can’t say one way or another.” No, your variety isn’t being deregistered — it’s just being reclassified, said SeCan’s Trent Whiting.

Trent Whiting

you thought was a hard red and it’s now a CNHR,” said MacNaughton. It’s too soon to say how the new classes will be priced, but “the price differential might be fairly significant,” said MacNaughton. “If you’re growing Harvest and it works really well for you, it’s going to drop down to CNHR, and you’re probably not going to get paid as much for it,” added Brian Kennedy, grower relations and

extension co-ordinator for Alberta Wheat. “You’re probably going to get paid the lowest common denominator for CNHR. Nobody knows what it will be priced at yet, but it will probably be priced around where CPS is priced at right now.” For that reason, “paying attention to the market is going to be more important than ever,” said Whiting.

“Every year is going to be a little different. The supply-anddemand curve is really going to play into it,” he said. If an end-user likes the quality of a variety like Harvest, they “may be willing to pay a premium for it,” as Harvest acres are set to drop. “They may end up paying a premium for it, but it may be a local premium that you’ll never find anywhere else. We could see a lot of price segregation across the Prairies depending on where your grain-handling catchment is.” But ultimately, producers will need to choose the right variety for their operation, said Whiting. “There’s a pile of fabulous varieties out there. The one you grow might be the best one for your farm, so don’t feel that it’s going away,” he said. “It’s a lot of change, but if you like it, keep growing it. It will just be in a new market class.” jennifer.blair@fbcpublishing.com allan@fbcpublishing.com

As of Aug. 1, 2016 the following CWGP varieties move to CWSP class: AAC Proclaim, AAC Innova, AAC NRG097, Accipiter, Broadview, CDC Clair, CDC Falcon, CDC Harrier, CDC Kestrel, CDC NRG003, CDC Primepurple, CDC Ptarmigan, CDC Raptor, Minnedosa, NRG010, Pasteur, Peregrine, Pintail, SY087, Sunrise, Swainson and WFT 603. As of Aug. 1, 2018 the following CWRS varieties move to the CNHR class: AC Abbey, AC Cora, AC Eatonia, AC Majestic, AC Michael, AC Minto, Alvena, Alikat, CDC Makwa, CDC Osler, Columbus, Conway, Harvest, Kane, Katepwa, Leader, Lillian, McKenzie, Neepawa, Park, Pasqua, Pembina, Thatcher, Unity and 5603HR. As of Aug. 1, 2018 the following CPSR varieties move to the CNHR class: AC Foremost, AC Taber, Conquer and Oslo. As of Aug. 1, 2019 the following CPSR variety moves to the CNHR class: AC Crystal. — Staff

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Protect yourself from quad rollovers An average of 15 Albertans die each year while on quads, and rollovers are the leading cause University of Alberta release

ecent research has proven a crush-protection device on a quad can reduce deaths due to rollovers by 30 per cent. “Quads are great machines for use on the farm because of where they can go and the tasks they can do,” said Don Voaklander, director of the Injury Prevention Centre at the University of Alberta. “Quads have a high centre of gravity, a narrow wheel base, and low-pressure tires that allow them to travel into places and over rough ground that few other vehicles can handle. However, these features also make them unstable and prone to rolling over.” Rollovers are the leading cause of death to quad riders. An average of 15 Albertans die each year while riding quads, with seven fatalities caused by rollovers. The average quad weighs between 350 and 400 pounds, with some reaching 600 pounds. “Body armour and other pro-

tective gear offer little protection in the case of a rollover. Even a helmet doesn’t guarantee you won’t suffer a severe head injury if the quad rolls,” said Voaklander. A crush-protection device is a hairpin or circular device mounted on the quad behind the rider. It extends to around the height of the rider’s head. Studies have found it does not interfere with handling or comfort, with riders saying they forget that it is there. Should the quad lose balance and begin to roll, the device can stop its motion, leaving the quad tipped on its side. If the quad has too much momentum and keeps rolling, it creates a space under the quad for the rider. The devices range in price from about $660 to $1,360; can be mounted onto most quads; and are sold with instructions so an owner can mount it themselves. “Make your quad safer by adding a crush-protection device,” said Voaklander. It is a small price to pay to avoid deadly quad injuries.”

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WILD OATS } from page 1 widespread,” said Harker. “You can randomly go to any farm without looking for resistance in any cultivated field, and over half of those fields in Alberta will have a resistant wild oat. “I’ve seen data from fields where there are no viable Group 1 or Group 2 herbicides that are effective anymore.”

Herbicide overuse

Herbicide resistance is a global issue — a study released in 2015 by well-known weed scientist Ian Heap found more than 450 unique cases of herbicide resistance in the world, with over 60 in Canada. “It’s in almost every state of the United States except for Alaska, and it’s in every province of Canada, too,” said Heap, lead organizer of the International Survey of Herbicide Resistant Weeds. “It’s very widespread — it’s wherever we’ve got intensive cropping and herbicides being used.” And the cause is “very clear,” said Harker. “It’s herbicide overuse,” he said. “We’ve overused the same herbicides year after year, crop after crop. For Group 1 wild oat resistance in Alberta where over half of our fields have it, we’ve overused Group 1 herbicides. “When people say, ‘We don’t really know why this is happening,’ that’s not true.” For many growers, it comes down to “a lack of forward thinking,” said Harker. “Basically what they say is, ‘Why would we make changes when we still have herbicides that work and when we can still grow the most high-returning crops?’” he said. “I understand why they do it —

they’re trying to recoup money from bad years to pay off land and equipment. They need good short-term economics, but eventually, if they don’t do some of the longer-term thinking, even their short-term economics won’t look good.” With that mentality, herbicide resistance is “an inevitable thing,” said Heap. And producers can’t count on new modes of action hitting the market any time soon. “Before when we were having herbicide-resistant weeds, we would see new herbicides come along quite quickly,” said Heap. “But since about 30 years ago, the new herbicides have dried up and now we’re running out of herbicide modes of action. “They’re going to be in a situation where they won’t have any herbicides left to control their weeds. That’s a massive problem.” That’s what happened to cotton growers in the southern U.S., where glyphosate-resistant palmer amaranth has reduced cotton acres from around one million acres five years ago to 200,000 acres today, leading some cotton producers to lose their farms. “We have examples of that in cotton in the southern U.S. where farmers are out of cotton, or they’re paying more than three times what they used to pay for herbicides because their simple, cheap herbicide solutions aren’t effective anymore,” said Harker. In some cases, cotton growers have moved to deep plowing or even hand-weeding because chemical weed control no longer works. “We don’t want to get to that point if we can do other things first and prolong the useful life of our herbicides.”

“You may go after shortterm gains, but the pain down the road isn’t worth it.” Craig Shaw

Managing resistance

So how can producers stop themselves from hitting that point? “The key to solving weed resistance is trying to find ways to use herbicides a little less often or a little less intensely,” said Harker. “That’s mostly done with diversity — diversity of crops and diversity of weed control methods.” Shaw has done that on his farm, by “changing the different chemistries around and trying different modes of action to keep things in check.” “We’ve had to use better planning in terms of how we use herbicides now,” said Shaw, who also has a broad crop rotation that includes winter wheat, spring wheat, canola, and pulses. “I’m much more cognizant now of mixing chemistry in terms of application. If we do pre-seed burn-downs, usually we have some other chemistry in there besides just straight glyphosate.” The trick is getting “aggressive” with your weed control as soon as you spot a problem, said Shaw. “Our attitude has been proactive, and I think that’s critical that we get on it at the early stage,” he said. “If you don’t get on top of it early, you’ll find that you get to

Diversity — in crop rotations and in modes of action — will help lengthen the lives of existing herbicides, says research scientist Neil Harker. PHOTO: JENNIFER BLAIR

a stage where herbicides are no longer a control option.” But that requires an attitude adjustment, he added, starting with a change in management practices. “You may go after short-term gains, but the pain down the road isn’t worth it,” Shaw said of the canola-wheat rotation that dominates the Prairies. “If you’ve got problem areas, you need to get aggressive in terms of your weed control options.”

Producers need to be proactive, he added. “If we look at experiences from around the world, these issues are coming, and sadly they’re going to impact our bottom line and our profitability,” he said. “If you don’t get on top of it right away, it gets too far out of hand, and then you’ve got serious issues. Don’t leave it until you’ve got an unmanageable situation.” jennifer.blair@fbcpublishing.com

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U.S. grain companies short on space

U.S. opens doors to Brazilian beef

U.S. grain handlers are scrambling to find space for mountains of corn and soybeans that are expected to overwhelm their already jammed storage facilities, leading to a surge in construction of temporary grain bins. Many elevators still are holding on to last year’s supplies as weakness in the futures market has not provided them an opportunity to unload it for a profit. “It is unlikely to get the grain bins emptied between now and harvest,” said Kirk Nelson, of grain bin maker Behlen Grain Systems. Orders for temporary storage bins, which typically hold between 750,000 and one million bushels of grain, are up at least 30 per cent from a year ago. — Reuters

The U.S. and Brazilian governments have exchanged food safety equivalence documents that will open up their respective markets to fresh beef exports, a window expected to boost Brazil’s exports to the U.S. by US$900 million. The USDA has determined Brazil’s food safety system for meat was up to U.S. standards and that fresh (chilled and frozen) Brazilian beef can be safely imported. This means the world’s largest beef exporter will now be able to send raw beef to the U.S. from every part of the country, not just the southern state of Santa Catarina, which already could due to its sanitary track record. — Reuters

Speculators still bearish despite canola concerns Demand from exporters and crushers appears solid By Phil Franz-Warkentin

CE Futures Canada canola contracts held just above major contract lows during the week ended Aug. 5, as bearish speculators remained on the sell side despite mounting pockets of production concerns across the Prairies. Heavy rains fell in many areas over the August long weekend and again later in the week. The moisture was accompanied by heavy winds, and market participants kept busy contemplating just how much production might be lost. The size of the crop will be especially important going forward, as both export and domestic crusher demand should remain solid in 2016-17. The final tallies for the 2015-16 crop year show the domestic crush at about 8.3 million tonnes, according to the Canadian Oilseed Processors Association. Exports were even stronger, at over 10 million tonnes, according to the Canadian Grain Commission. Crush margins over the course of the past crop year were much less favourable overall than current levels, which means

canola seed is very attractively priced for end-users at current levels. Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada is currently only forecasting canola production in 2016-17 at 15.9 million tonnes, which would be well off the potential 18-million-tonneor-more demand prospects. As a result, carry-out will tighten and the market will need to work to ration demand. However, that rationing will be done in relation to other oilseeds, which means canola prices can still go lower if Chicago Board of Trade soybeans see even larger losses. Soybeans were down during the week, with generally favourable Midwestern crop prospects keeping that market under pressure. Strength in the U.S. dollar index was also bearish across the board for U.S. grains and oilseeds. However, the weakness in beans was also bringing in some good export business, keeping prices off their lows. The U.S. Department of Agriculture releases its first official survey-based production estimates of the year on Aug. 12. While the general consensus among industry participants is for a big crop this year, USDA has a pattern of keeping

yield estimates on the smaller side in the August report. If that pattern holds, some traders could be in for a surprise. Corn futures hit contract lows during the week, but held steady once those lows were in place. Weather conditions over the next few weeks will be key going forward, which should keep some caution in the futures heading into the harvest period. The U.S. winter wheat harvest is wrapping up and spring wheat is just getting started. Prices were up and down during the week, but managed to post gains in

the nearby months on the back of production concerns in Europe. Both France and Germany had crops hurt by excess moisture, with very disappointing yield estimates out of the major European wheat-growing countries. However, the Black Sea region and Eastern Europe may make up for any issues in Western Europe, keeping the overall global wheat supply situation looking burdensome. Phil Franz-Warkentin writes for Commodity News Service Canada, a Winnipeg company specializing in grain and commodity market reporting.

For three-times-daily market reports from Resource News International, visit “ICE Futures Canada updates” at www.albertafarmexpress.ca.

Soaring whiskey sales boost rye acreage Canadian acres are their largest in seven years as consumers’ taste for whiskey grows By Rod Nickel

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orth American farmers are turning back to a neglected crop, sowing fields with the largest rye crop in years partly as consumers satisfy a growing thirst for whiskey. Rye, planted in autumn and harvested in midsummer, fell out of favour during the past decade as other crops produced bigger profits. But whiskey demand as well as new varieties of rye that offer greater yields have renewed interest. U.S. farmers planted 1.76 million acres (712,250 hectares) for the 2016-17 season, the biggest area since 1989 and a 12 per cent year-over-year increase, according to U.S. Department of Agriculture. In Canada, a major rye exporter along with the European Union and Russia, farmers sowed

405,900 acres, the biggest rye area in seven years, Statistics Canada reported. “In our area, no one would have even considered rye,” said Manitoba farmer David Hamblin, citing its unprofitability compared to other crops. “I think it’ll be a fixture for years to come.” Rye is also used in animal feed and as a “cover crop” to prevent soil erosion. Demand from bread millers and distillers has been a main driver of the crop’s resurgence, said coarse grains analyst John Pauch at Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, who expects Canadian exports to nearly double in 2016-17. U.S. whiskey sales rose nine per cent on the year to June 18, to $4.1 billion, topping the six per cent demand growth for total spirits, according to Nielsen data provided by Beam Suntory Inc., distiller of Jim Beam whiskeys. Rye whiskey’s 33 per cent growth outpaced both catego-

ries, albeit at a more modest $94 million. Consumer demand for whiskey has left distillers such as BrownForman Corp.’s Jack Daniel’s hustling to keep up, given whiskey maturation can take four to seven years. “Years ago, we probably underestimated the market,” said Jeff Arnett, master distiller at Jack Daniel’s. Distiller Jim Beam has added several new rye whiskey brands recently, including a 100 per cent Canadian Club rye whiskey. The pickup in supplies has already diminished prices and may limit farmers’ enthusiasm for planting rye this autumn, said Blake Gamroth, a Canadian rye merchant at Scoular. The average U.S. farm price of rye has declined two years in a row, although the $6.52 per bushel farmers earned in 2015-16 was still 26 per cent higher than five years earlier, according to USDA.

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Did you hear about the bull that fell off the mountain? His name was canola Knowledge of technical trading signals helped some producers avoid the recent downturn in the canola market BY DAVID DROZD

AgChieve Corporation

ome market participants may have been surprised by the sudden downturn in the canola market, but others were prepared for it. Were you? Technical analysis is akin to reading a road map. The patterns which form on the charts represent the road signs. Over the years, a number of rather classic formations have been identified which will either point the way, signal caution, or even tell you to turn around and go back the other way. Experience and a study of historical charts are important for understanding the signs. From my experience, I have found that tracking the canola market is often similar to a journey up and down a mountain. This particular journey up the mountain began on March 2, 2016 when canola turned a corner at the seasonal low of $448 and began to hike out of the valley. Canola looked forward to this climb every spring and by early June 2016 canola had made it up to an area of resistance at the $528 level. At this height, canola wondered if his three-month journey and $80-per-tonne climb up the mountain had come to an end. Canola figured he could still go further and all that was needed was a little more momentum. Therefore, canola backed up to an area of support at $500 to take another run at it. However, canola had grown tired and did not have the energy to go higher, so he once again pulled back to the $500 area to look around and decide what to do next. Although near exhaustion, canola doggedly decided to give it one more try. On this attempt canola mustered just enough energy to get to the $530 level, which was slightly higher than his previous attempts. However, this was not good enough, so canola began pulling back to reassess the situation. At first, canola seemed to be reversing down the mountain in an orderly fashion, just as he had done before. Unfortunately, the numerous failed attempts to go higher caused him to be weak in the knees. Without warning, canola missed a step and went tumbling down the mountain. Now out of control and rolling down at an alarming rate, canola fell off the cliff at the $500 level and plummeted to the valley floor below. Fortunately canola was a very tough and resilient bull, so although he suffered minor injuries, canola slowly got up, brushed off the debris and began the slow journey back up the mountain, still determined to get to the top.

Market psychology

The rally in canola ran into resistance at $528 (Stop Sign). Support and resistance areas are extremely important, as they illustrate where future rallies and declines are likely to fail. This is a classic example of prices rallying into a resistance area, only to turn around and proceed lower.

Then a two-week reversal materialized at the height of a major move up in both price and time. This was a very important formation to pick up on, as it is a reversal pattern which indicated the canola market was about to turn down (U-Turn). Prices breached support at $500, which was an uptrend line drawn across the reaction lows. Trendlines are a valuable tool for determining the trend (road). Sell stops were triggered when the market fell below $500, which drove futures lower. The selling came from shorts wishing to add to positions acquired near the top of the trading range as well as from longs who bought in the upper portion of the range, now seeking

to cut their losses. Long liquidation was at the fore, as losses mounted for the bulls. In this environment nothing else matters and the market will not stop going down until the selling has been satisfied. Canola producers who recognized these important signs were able to sell canola before the market turned down. Send your questions or comments about this article and chart to info@agchieve.ca.

CME canola weekly nearby Chart as of June 26, 2016

David Drozd is senior market analyst for AgChieve Corporation. The opinions expressed are those of the writer and are solely intended to assist readers with a better understanding of technical analysis. Visit AgChieve online at www.agchieve.ca to download a complimentary copy of my latest eBook “Technical VS Fundamental Analysis”

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AUGUST 15, 2016 • ALBERTAFARMEXPRESS.CA

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Fact sheet on balanced diets

Nominations for the fall election of Alberta Beef Producers delegates close on Aug. 31. ABP delegates provide leadership to the organization and are a critical connection to the grassroots producers by hearing and bringing forward their ideas, concerns and issues. Producers who want to become delegates can find nomination forms at www.albertabeef.org, through your local delegate, or by calling 403-275-4400. ABP, which represents nearly 20,000 producers, is dedicated to enhancing the image of beef producers and the beef industry, educating consumers, driving the sale of Alberta Beef, and maintaining a truly sustainable beef industry. — ABP

The use of adequate, well-balanced diets can maximize profits — or minimize losses — in a feeding program. To help with this, Alberta Agriculture and Forestry has revised its Nutrients for Cattle fact sheet. It outlines the nutrients basics for good cattle nutrition and how well Alberta feeds succeed in supplying these nutrients. Topics covered include digestive systems, energy, proteins, vitamins, minerals and trace minerals. The fact sheet is available at www. agriculture.alberta.ca (search for ‘nutrients factsheet’). Hard copies are available from AF’s Publications Office at 780-427-0391 or emailing publications.office@gov.ab.ca. — AAF

Grazing cattle on legumes offers unique benefits By ALEXIS KIENLEN AF STAFF/Fourth Creek

There is a risk of bloat from grazing high-legume pastures, but it can be done with planning and attention. “I’ve heard it said that there has been more money lost due to fear of bloat than has ever been lost due to bloat itself,” said Ian Murray, an Acme rancher and chair of the Agricultural Research and Extension Council of Alberta. Murray grazes cattle on cicer milk vetch and meadow brome and has only lost one cow to bloat in nine years. There is an inherent risk of bloating from alfalfa, but there are other options available for highlegume grazing. Cicer milk vetch, which Murray uses for grazing, is drought tolerant, retains its leaves after freeze-out and presents less of a bloat risk than alfalfa. Murray uses a rotational grazing program on his pastures, grazing some twice in a year and giving others a longer rest period. He doesn’t fertilize. “The legumes provide the nitrogen balance and we rely on the cows to recycle the phosphorus in the soil. When there is no cicer, there is no grass,” he said. Cattle can spread milk vetch from one area of the pasture to another. Murray accomplishes this by grazing the area with more milk vetch first, and then moving the cattle to an area where it is less abundant. “Milk vetch is a unique legume because it can reseed itself proficiently,” he said. “The cattle consume the pods and the seeds pass through their systems, and reseed. With good management, good rotation, and legumes in the mix, they create higher-quality pasture.” Cicer milk vetch is slow to get going in the spring, and there is little growth in June. By August, there will often be more vetch in a pasture than grass. Murray has also found that milk vetch retains its palatability right through winter (unlike alfalfa, which turns woody by fall) and that he has much more productivity and higher quality on his mixed pastures compared to straight grass pastures. This year, he grazed his replacement heifers and yearlings on a mixed pasture, and put 100 pounds more than normal on the heifers compared to a straight grass pasture. Murray also likes the biodiversity of mixed stands. “It’s fine to have two or five or 10 different species of grass, but having legumes in there changes the biodiversity above and below the soil,” he said, adding legumes have taproots and can access moisture that other plants can’t. akienlen@fbcpublishing.com

New non-bloating legume can power up your pastures After years of development, a new and improved sainfoin variety is being field tested across the province By ALEXIS KIENLEN AF STAFF/ FOURTH CREEK

igh-legume pastures can be profitable and productive, but many cattle producers are scared to use them because of the risk of bloat. That’s why Alberta Agriculture and Forestry along with the Agricultural Research and Extension Council of Alberta have teamed up to do sainfoin trials across the province. “Sainfoin is a non-bloating legume,” provincial beef and forage specialist Karin Lindquist said at a pasture day near this Peace Country hamlet. “The tannins in sainfoin are significantly higher than other nonbloating legumes like cicer milk vetch and bird’s-foot trefoil.” Tannins bind proteins produced by the rumen that normally cause bloat. Surya Acharya, a plant breeder at the Lethbridge Research Station, recently released AC Mountainview, a new sainfoin variety. Unlike past varieties, it is hardier and can compete with alfalfa. The variety is being tested at 14 farms across the province, in co-operation with 12 forage and research associations. All producers in the trial are using a blend of 15 to 20 per cent sainfoin with grass, blended by Northstar seeds. They’ve all used the same protocols to seed 10-acre plots. (See What’s Up on Page 20 for upcoming pasture walks or call the Agricultural Research and Extension Council of Alberta at 780-612-9712.) This summer marks the first year of a two-year project, with a focus on sainfoin stand establishment and proper seeding. Next year the co-operators in the trial will cover grazing management. “With sainfoin, you want to let it set seeds in the first three years. In the first two years of grazing, you want to delay grazing until after the seed has set,” said Lindquist. Sainfoin needs to be seeded into the cultivated seedbed, not with sod seed, because of high competition with grasses, even if glyphosate is added. “The glyphosate isn’t effective because grasses will just come back again,” said Lindquist. Animals can help to spread the seed by tapping the seeds down into the soil.

Provincial forage and beef specialist Karin Lindquist (left) and Kaitlin McLachlan, extension co-ordinator with Peace Country Beef and Forage Association, examine some roots during a pasture walk near Fourth Creek. PHOTO: PCBFA

“Sainfoin is a non-bloating legume. The tannins in sainfoin are significantly higher than other nonbloating legumes like cicer milk vetch and bird’s-foot trefoil.” Karin Lindquist

High-legume pastures are the most profitable of all pasture types. In northern Alberta, a legume grass mix resulted in a gross margin of $7 to $27 per acre in 2013-14, while tame grass only resulted in a gross margin of $8 to $9 per acre. Livestock can spend 35 to 126 animal unit days on a legume/grass mix, and only 35 to 56 animal unit days on tame grass. Legumes also fix nitrogen and increase water infiltration rates. Legume/grass mixes can also weather the extremes of climate change, said Lindquist. akienlen@fbcpublishing.com

Conrad Dolen (right, next to his father Peter) is one of the co-operators in a province-wide sainfoin trial. Dolen Land and Cattle, located near Fourth Creek, was one stop on a recent pasture walk put on by the Peace Country Beef and Forage Association. PHOTO: ALEXIS KIENLEN

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Healthy hooves are the result of many factors A horse’s lifestyle and diet can make a major difference in hoof health By carol shwetz, dvm

he hoof responds to everything it experiences in its environment as well as everything going on within the body. Inseparably tied to the body, a sound foot depends on more than a correct trim. This in no way dismisses or diminishes the importance of a proper hoof trim, rather places the trim in its rightful place. More and more professionals of horse care are broadening their focuses to include animal health and welfare for solutions to hoof problems. Horses need suitable feeding to grow healthy hooves. Critical attention to the diet can dramatically improve hoof form. When the diet of a horse contains a disproportionate amount of grains, processed feeds, processed supplements and is high in sugars and starches the majority of horses’ hooves will not be healthy. When a house is built, the quality of materials and resources used in structuring and assembling the house matters greatly towards the value of the final product. This simple principle is equally applicable to the growth and development of a horse’s

hooves. The majority of raw materials offered in the horse’s diet for structural growth of the hoof needs to come from longstem forages, otherwise structural integrity and attachment of the hoof capsule suffers. Due to the physical demands imposed on the hoof by carrying a 1,000lb. animal, vulnerabilities in its structural integrity are quickly revealed and exposed if proper care, feeding, and management are not present. The distinctive cross-links and molecular binding between substances of the hoof matrix demand a level of exactness in the minerals provided by the diet. Silica, calcium, magnesium, copper, zinc, sulphur, and selenium, to name but a few. The ratio of minerals to one another also has a direct influence on the bioavailability of any one mineral. The bioavailability of a mineral is of great importance because it determines the value the mineral itself has towards the horse’s health. If the diet offered to the horse is not of proper quality, quantity and balance it derails structural integrity and resilience of the hoof matrix and creates a “weak” -footed horse. No trim mechanics will “fix” such. Growth and development

“More and more professionals of horse care are broadening their focuses to include animal health and welfare for solutions to hoof problems.”

of the hoof is very dependent upon the level of sugars, mineral profile, and antioxidants derived from the diet. Quality forage is of the greatest value to the diet of the horse and when well chosen, will meet the majority of nutrient needs. Then, abundant fresh clean water, free-choice loose salt, and minerals will generally balance out the remainder. Another important consideration for hoof health is the horse’s body weight. Hooves function to absorb the concussive forces of impact upon weight bearing, therefore if a horse is carrying

body weight beyond ideal, the hooves become burdened. Furthermore, adipose and/or fatty tissue is no longer considered to be just a source for storing energy, rather it is now recognized to be an organ with the ability to produce hormones and inflammatory proteins. As such, this generalized inflammation in the body has numerous ill outcomes, one of which is laminitis and/or founder. The concept that the body is nourished by the diet is widely accepted. It is also becoming increasingly evident that movement is equally nourishing to the animal’s body and as such, movement is coming to be recognized as a necessary and essential nutrient to health. Recent scientific studies in the rapidly expanding area of epigenetics is revealing that physical expression of form is strongly linked to mechanical stimulation. Although not readily obvious to the naked eye, the expansion, contraction, and distortion cycle of weight bearing on the hoof is necessary for creating and maintaining a healthy foot. The hoof relies on movement and/or physical stimulation to maintain its healthy elasticity and blood flow. Movement influences the form of

the hoof that is expressed and is crucial for health and healing. The hoof is the end point of a moving lever — the leg. Therefore the kinematic nature of the horse’s stride or the way the horse moves its entire body does make a difference to how the hoof impacts the ground. Irregular leg movement can be a source of imbalanced wear to the hooves. Dental work, ill-fitting tack such as a poor-fitting saddle, and horsemanship whether via groundwork or riding, all influence the horse’s movement. The hoof must respond accordingly. Saddle fit and rider balance can have dramatic effects on the growth and development of hooves. The source of difference between a “good” -footed horse and a “weak” -footed horse can come from surprisingly and seemingly unrelated areas of a horse’s lifestyle and environment. Embracing these possibilities creates a broader understanding, connecting the whole horse to the health of the hoof — revealing how truly inseparable the two are. Carol Shwetz is a veterinarian specializing in equine practice at Westlock.

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tors for workers’ compensation.” Oneil Carlier, the new NDP agriculture minister, has vowed to extend workplace safety regulations to farm workers who aren’t currently covered by workers’ compensation or Occupational Health and Safety regulations. Today, only around seven per cent of Alberta farm employers voluntarily carry workers’ compensation for their operations. But offering that protection — both for employers and employees — is one of the realities of farm-

ing today, said Jacobson, who farms near Enchant. “There’s getting to be more and more hired help on the farm and we’re employing more people,” he said. “It gives protection from litigation and other advantages, and if you don’t have it, there can be some serious consequences.” And farm workers today “aren’t just interested in a paycheque,” he said. “They’re starting to realize, ‘If I get hurt on this job, where’s the protection for my family?’ When it comes down to it, a farm that has some type of

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High tunnel production has potential to extend the Manitoba grower’s season, says MAFRD’s fruit crops specialist Anthony Mintenko. He and the provincial vegetable crop specialist are evaluating fruit and vegetable crops for high tunnel production at the AAFC site at Portage la Prairie. PHOTO: LORRAINE STEVENSON

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There are “some misconceptions” about workers’ compensation that have made Alberta farmers reluctant to offer coverage to their workers, said Jacobson. “Some people don’t like that administrative role and the paperwork that is associated with the program at this point in time,” he said.

production system that extends the growing season, offers growers a competitive edge in the marketplace and potential to make more money sounds mighty tempting. That’s why fruit and vegetable growers were out in large numbers at Hort Diagnostic Days in late July to hear more about construction of high tunnels. This is the first year a variety of fruits and vegetables has been planted in the high tunnel built in 2014 at the Agriculture Agri-Food

Canada location in Portage la Prairie. Growers are keen to hear what Manitoba Agriculture, Food and Rural Development (MAFRD) specialists are learning. High tunnel production is commonplace in other parts of Canada and in northern and central U.S. where nearly every type of fruit and vegetable is now grown, even tree fruits. MAFRD staff are researching how high tunnels work in Manitoba growing conditions. “We have a lot of recommendations from other places like Minnesota and Ontario about what to grow in a high tunnel but nothing for under Manitoba conditions,” said fruit

crop specialist Anthony Mintenko, who is evaluating day-neutral strawberries, early-season June-bearing strawberries, fall-bearing raspberries and blackberries at one end of the 100x15x7.5-foot tunnel. Provincial vegetable specialist Tom Gonsalves is experimenting with vegetables such as tomatoes, cucumbers and peppers at the other. High tunnels are like greenhouses, except they don’t have a double layer of poly, and no permanent heat or electricity. But they have a similar function — they keep cold out and, conversely, heat in.

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McDonald’s helping develop national ‘sustainable beef ’ standards The fast-food giant is now working with Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef to create a single national standard By JENNIFER PAIGE Staff/Brandon, Man.

cDonald’s Canada is doubling down on its strategy of meeting sustainability goals by working with the beef industry. The fast-food giant wants to build on its ‘sustainable beef’ pilot by helping the Canadian Roundtable for Sustainable Beef develop an industry-wide framework. “Developing the rigour that is necessary for everyone will be difficult,” said Jeffery Fitzpatrick-Stilwell, senior manager of sustainability for McDonald’s Canada. “We can’t create sustainable and unsustainable universes, and so,

getting that mix where the standards are high enough but still achievable will be the biggest challenge.” The roundtable — an alliance of cattle organizations, beef buyers, and environmental groups — worked with McDonald’s on its pilot and is using the sustainability ‘indicators’ developed for the pilot to create national standards that will cover the entire supply chain. “Without a doubt this has been a very constructive exercise,” said Alberta rancher Cherie Copithorne-Barnes, the roundtable chair. “And, we are excited to be in a position to carry this work forward.” During the pilot (from January 2014 to April 2016), McDon-

“We can’t create sustainable and unsustainable universes, and so, getting that mix where the standards are high enough but still achievable will be the biggest challenge.”

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ald’s completed 183 verifications (mostly cow-calf and feedlot, but also packers and its Spruce Grove hamburger plant). “We had a total of 8,967 head of cattle that we were able to track all the way through from birth to burger,” Fitzpatrick-Stilwell said.

The pilot examined every part of the supply chain from cow-calf to backgrounding through the feedlot, through processing and to the facility that makes all of the burgers for McDonald’s facilities across Canada.

“We really focused on achieving diversity. So we wanted diversity in geography, diversity of size. The smallest cow-calf producer had 12 head and the largest was more than 7,000. The smallest feedlot we did was 560 and the largest was over 65,000.”

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The cow-calf sector has the most opportunity for improvement with the most common issues being information sharing and having adequate documentation for pharmaceuticals, Fitzpatrick-Stilwell said. While many producers document procedures and animal health details, he said it is more about improving the documentation about how you will deal with different issues that may come up. “Especially in small operations, everyone who is on the farm knows the procedures, but if you haven’t documented it in some kind of a way, the verifier has a hard time verifying that it is a standard operating procedure,” Fitzpatrick-Stilwell said.

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Having documented standard operating procedures is also something that can put your farm in a better state of preparedness to move forward and maintain animal care if an incident should occur where the farm lead is no longer available. One of the biggest things the roundtable can learn from the McDonald’s pilot is to have a conversation, not a checklist, said Fitzpatrick-Stilwell. “The pilot wasn’t set up as an audit. It wasn’t a pass or fail, it wasn’t following a descriptive list of criteria that someone dreamed up and said this is what sustainable beef looks like,” he said. “It was a conversation, looking at outcomes and then compiling a report saying yes, they are doing these things and we can verify it. I think that is one of the things the CRSB can learn from us is that it will need to focus on outcomes as well.” The roundtable is currently in the process of working with stakeholders to develop the verification framework, which is slated to be finalized in late 2017. It will also be working with operations to trial the new framework. Anyone interested in becoming verified during this trial period should use the ‘contact us’ form at www.crsb.ca or call 403275-8558. jennifer.paige@fbcpublishing.com

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Little-known infection could be widespread The infection, which can affect both animals and livestock handlers, usually doesn’t produce symptoms but can sometimes be very serious By ALEXIS KIENLEN AF STAFF

t’s an under-reported disease and people who catch it often don’t show any symptoms. But an Alberta medical doctor still wants to know more. Q fever, known as coxiella, is an infection that can affect livestock handlers and their animals. “In Alberta, we only have about six human cases a year that are recognized — it’s not very common,” said Stan Houston, professor of medical and public health at the University of Alberta and an infectious disease specialist. “Basically, these are the people who get sick enough to get intensive medical investigation. Many doctors aren’t very familiar with this and would not make the diagnosis unless there was a correct, specific test.” Q fever is an infection caused by a bacterium that forms hardy spores, which can be airborne and remain in an environment for a long time. “It’s blown through the air very efficiently. That’s most often how people are infected with this organism,” said Houston. The risk is greater for livestock handlers who work in poorly ventilated barns and deal with bodily fluids like placenta. The disease is more likely to affect sheep and goats than cattle. “A poorly ventilated lambing barn would be the perfect place to get Q fever,” said Houston.

There is no systematic monitoring of the infection because there is no risk to consumers of agricultural products, said Houston. This year, Houston treated one patient who was hospitalized for two weeks with Q fever. The patient, from Peace River, likely caught the infection after helping his parents improve their lambing barn. The patient is better now, after the use of antibiotics and a long recovery period. His case is a rarity. “Most people who get Q fever have no symptoms or have symptoms that are non-specific, so they get better on their own,” said Houston. “Most people don’t get seriously ill. Most doctors would not do the test, so it is probably under-reported and it’s not known how much transmission is happening.” And the lack of knowledge concerns Houston. “We’re not pushing this as the next ebola; it’s not going to take over and decimate Alberta farming families. But the biggest issue is that we really haven’t a clue as to how much transmission is out there and that’s hardly the ideal situation. We should know more about what is going on, and then we can make an informed decision, if there’s anything that should be done about it, or not.” Many people who catch the infection and who show no symptoms will not see any ill effects, although the infection could cause miscarriages in pregnant women.

“The biggest issue is that we really haven’t a clue as to how much transmission is out there and that’s hardly the ideal situation.”

Stan Houston

A poorly ventilated sheep barn can be “a perfect place to get Q fever,” says an infectious disease specialist. PHOTO: THINKSTOCK Mild cases may look like the flu or pneumonia. “It’s reasonably likely that this is happening at some level in the province all the time and is not recognized,” said Houston. But in rare cases, Q fever can infect the heart valves and be fatal. Even though little is known about the infection, livestock handlers can reduce the case of infection by wearing gloves, practising good

hygiene in the barn, and washing their hands. Proper ventilation in barns can also mitigate the risk. Since Q fever is a zoonotic disease, it can infect animals and cause abortions. “If a producer is seeing more abortions in their flock than usual, then you can get that checked out by the vet,” said Houston. The vet can arrange a test on the fetus or placenta.

Q fever was discovered in the 1930s in Australia, after a group of abattoir workers fell ill with the infection. “But nobody knows how long it has been here. There’s been no systematic look at the disease in Alberta,” said Houston. To learn more about the disease, Houston recently sampled blood from 45 volunteers in the Peace River region in Alberta and B.C. Thirty of the volunteers were producers, while 15 of them worked in a local abattoir. The samples are now being tested in the national reference laboratory in Winnipeg. If the samples show that the volunteers have been exposed to Q fever, Houston will share the information with Alberta Health and discuss what to do. akienlen@fbcpublishing.com

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Another record-breaking year

Climate change deal looks like a go

Last year was the warmest year on record for land and sea, partly because seasonal El Niño climate patterns prevailed year round, and melting ice pushed sea levels to the highest ever, says a study based on the work of more than 450 scientists worldwide. Last year was the first time that Earth was 1.0 C warmer than pre-industrial times. “Last year’s El Niño was a clear reminder of how short-term events can amplify the relative influence and impacts stemming from longer-term global warming trends,” said Thomas Karl of the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration. — Reuters

A global agreement on climate change looks likely to enter into force this year, making it harder for Republican Donald Trump to pull out if he wins the U.S. presidency. Countries accounting for 54 per cent of greenhouse gas emissions have signalled intent to ratify this year, according to the tally of national pledges by the Marshall Islands which is a strong backer of the plan agreed in Paris in December. That is just a fraction short of the required 55 per cent of emissions, and support from at least 55 nations, the Pacific island nation said. The deal formally enters into force 30 days after the twin threshold is crossed. — Reuters

There’s a lot of truth in many sayings about the weather Ones that predict what’s going to happen in the next little while make a lot of sense, but long-term predictions are pretty iffy

BY DANIEL BEZTE

here are a number of different weather sayings, and weather folklore, that has their base in sound weather principles. For example, one of the most well-known sayings is, “Red sky at night, sailors delight. Red sky in the morning, sailors take warning.” This saying works pretty well and makes sense if you live in the Northern Hemisphere, north of the tropics. In this region, the prevailing winds in the upper atmosphere are from the west, which generally drives weather systems from west to east. To get a red sunrise or sunset you need to have a large number of particles in the air for the sunlight to bounce off of, causing us to see more of the red light. These particles can either be dust from different sources or water droplets. At sunset, for us to see the sun and a red sky, the sky along the horizon must be clear or clearing and there needs to be moisture in the air between us and the horizon. Since the sun is setting in the west and weather systems tend to move from west to east, this would mean that the clearing taking place near the horizon should be moving in our direction, hopefully leading to a nice sunny day tomorrow — thus the delight. The opposite is true for a red sky in morning. To see a red sky, it means that again the horizon is clear, but moisture is between us and the horizon. Since the sun rises in the east and weather systems generally move from west to east, then that moisture must be moving into our region, and thus the need to take warning. Another popular saying or bit of weather lore that most people have heard around the Prairies is, “If there is a halo around the moon, then rain will come soon.” While this might not always be true, there is good sound weather logic behind it. For a halo to appear around the moon,

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there needs to be high cirrus clouds, which are made up of ice crystals. These high clouds of ice crystals can refract moonlight, allowing us to see a halo of light around the moon. Often when an area of low pressure or a storm system is approaching, it is preceded by these high cirrus clouds, so the saying make sense. I know there are several others and I would love to take a look at them all. Some of these sayings and lore apply to our part of the world and some don’t. In fact, I am sure there are sayings and lore out there that are fairly local to any area of the Prairies. If you have a favourite weather saying or lore that you would like me to explore or simply just share, feel free to email me at daniel@bezte.ca. (Just put the phrase ‘weather saying’ or ‘weather lore’ in the subject line.) Along with weather sayings and lore that make good

“Red sky at night, sailors delight. Red sky in the morning, sailors take warning.”

weather sense, there’s one that to me, makes no sense at all. This one in particular has been shared with me several times in the past by different farmers across the Prairies and this same piece of weather lore was recently published by the Old Farmer’s Almanac. This piece of weather lore states; “Like snow? Count the number of August fogs.” At first glance I thought it said “frogs” and I immediately

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thought, “What the heck?” But then I remembered the few emails I had received over the years about this and how certain the emailers had been about the truth of this saying. When you look at most of the weather lore out there, it usually covers short-term weather. This one is one of the long-term predictions and I find that the longer the time period between observation and result, the more our minds tend to make things work out the way we want them to. When I began to think about this one, I’ll have to admit I quickly shrugged it off as a big pile of you-knowwhat. For example, valley regions tend to get a lot more fog than hilltops, so I guess these valley regions will be getting a heck of a lot more snow than the hilltops — and that doesn’t make sense. To me, there are just too many geographical and local influences that impact fog

This map shows the total amount of precipitation across the Prairies during the first two months of this summer as a departure from average. Areas that are dark yellow to brown have seen belowaverage amounts; lightyellow, blue and green areas are near average; and dark-green, blue and purple areas have seen above-average amounts. You can see a large portion of the Prairies has been relatively wet, with southeastern Alberta and southwestern Saskatchewan being the wettest, receiving between 100 millimetres to more than 120 millimetres more precipitation than average.

formation for this to hold any real weather truth. If we were only to look at August fog events that impact a large geographical area, then you might be able to make some kind of link between August fog and winter snow. Certain weather patterns can lead to more fog formation and these general patterns could either continue into the fall and winter or lead to a different weather pattern that may or may not be a snowy pattern in winter. I don’t know, I just can’t see how this one could work out or how you could accurately track it. Again, if you have some ins ight into thi s or oth er weather sayings or lore, please let me know. Daniel Bezte is a teacher by profession with a BA (Hon.) in geography, specializing in climatology, from the U of W. He operates a computerized weather station near Birds Hill Park. Contact him with your questions and comments at daniel@bezte.ca.

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Getting the story straight on straight cutting canola Pod shatter-tolerant varieties are making straight cutting a more viable option for Alberta canola growers — but it’s not a ‘silver bullet’ Higher yields?

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ne of Canada’s largest seed suppliers is predicting 40 per cent of Prairie canola will be straight cut by 2020. “Last year, only around 11 per cent of acres were straight cut, and we’re saying that in the next four to five years, that’s going to increase by fourfold,” said James Humphris, canola seed and traits customer marketing manager at Bayer CropScience. “If I look at Europe as an example, there are many canola acres across Europe that are essentially 100 per cent straight cut. We believe it has a fit in Canada.” By and large, growers tend to swath canola because of the risk of pod shattering, but new pod shatter-reduction hybrids significantly reduce that risk, said Humphris. “In the last few years, we’ve launched our pod shatter variety, and since then, the adoption has probably exceeded our expectations,” said Humphris. “It was our first variety that sold out in the fall last year. The demand was quite quick.” Shatter-tolerant varieties may indeed “help drive the movement” toward straight cutting, said Canola Council of Canada agronomist Autumn Barnes, adding that Bayer’s prediction is “optimistic, but possible.” “There are more and more questions about straight cutting every

Straight cutting canola is much more popular in Europe, including this farm in Sweden, than it is in Canada. But that could soon change. PHOTO: THINKSTOCK year,” she said. “It certainly is a really good tool to have when growers are harvesting.” More and more, the seed industry is gearing toward straight cutting, said Nathan Gregg, project manager at the Prairie Agricultural Machinery Institute (PAMI). “Other regions outside of Canada are already doing this practice on a wider basis,” said Gregg. “Trying to make that fit our environment is not really that far of a stretch.” Producers are also much more receptive to the idea of straight cut-

ting than they were even five years ago because of “costs and economics,” said Gregg. “The No. 1 benefit that farmers find is being able to eliminate that swathing operation and possibly eliminate the swather altogether off their farm. That’s the carrot for some people,” he said. “There’s also a yield benefit potential by allowing that crop to stand and fill out to a greater extent. Farmers are always in tune and listening to those ideas that will put money into their pockets.”

And there is some evidence that straight cutting can lead to yield increases. “We’ve seen that in trials where we have exactly the same genetics where we’re swathing and straight cutting, and over the three years, we’ve had about a four per cent increase,” said Humphris. “That’s the same genetics, the same fertilizers, the same herbicides — we’re not spending any more money between swathing and straight cutting, but we’re taking away the extra pass of swathing.” PAMI is also in the final year of a three-year research project looking at how different header options perform with both standard hybrid varieties and new shatter-resistant varieties. “What we’ve seen thus far is that there are some marginal differences in the loss levels, the yield levels, and the feeding performance between the headers,” said Gregg. “But overall, they all seem to perform and do the job in the conditions that we’ve encountered.” That’s a “good news story,” he added. “That says that people who are interested in experimenting and trying out straight cutting don’t necessarily have to go out and buy a brand-new header to do the job,” he said. “They can get away with it with the equipment that they have already on their farm.”

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Foliar fertilizer shows promise Yield can no longer be considered only in terms of volumes and weights BY SHANNON VANRAES STAFF

hile many people are focused on the fight to end hunger, Professor Ismail Cakmak of Istanbul’s Sabanci University is focused on the fight to end hidden hunger. “Hunger is a lack of food and that is related to food security,” Cakmak told participants during a recent seminar at the University of Manitoba. “But hidden hunger means lack of the vitamins and minerals in a given food. So we have to distinguish food security from nutrition security. In the past we rarely talked about nutrition security, we talked a lot about food security, but not much about the nutrient security.” While the so-called Green Revolution did a great deal to increase yields, the professor of molecular biology, genetics and bioengineering said the push for bigger harvests also had unintended consequences. For one, it diminished the amount of nutrients in staple grain crops, such as wheat and corn. “During the Green Revolution we focus always on the new genotypes having high capacity to produce more yield, make more grain, and more starch in the grain to increase the size to mitigate the hunger problem, but during that time we didn’t pay sufficient attention to the nutritional value of the products that they produced,” Cakmak said. In wealthy, developed countries where vast quantities of animal protein are consumed, micronutrient deficiency isn’t a problem, he explained. But in poor, developing nations

where people eat little animal protein, diets are unable to compensate for the low level of micronutrients found in wheat, corn and rice. “They are eating a lot of cereals, so that after a certain amount of time, deficiency problems with micronutrients develop,” said the professor. “Because in the developing world, due to socio-economic reasons, people eat a lot of cereal-based foods.” In some regions of the world, 75 per cent of people’s daily caloric intake comes from cereal crops, he said. While developing new cultivars better able to uptake micronutrients like zinc, iodine and iron is one possible solution, Cakmak said that plant breeding is a slow, long-term process that won’t offer relief for decades. Fortification could provide very short-term relief to hidden hunger, but would be too expensive to maintain. “Tell me, how can we implement such a solution in the rural areas of India? You cannot,” he said. “Supplementation, fortification can be a good solution, but it is a short-term solution. Even with better cereal varieties on hand, micronutrient-deficient soils could still defeat the best efforts of plant breeders, he added. About 40 per cent of the world’s agriculture soils have some type of nutrient deficiency, he said. “Zinc deficiency, iron deficiency are very common problems in agricultural soil,” he said. “Today nearly 50 per cent of cereal soils have zinc deficiency… now imagine that you are growing these cereals on such deficient soils, you further reduce the plant’s ability to take up zinc.”

Ismail Cakmak, who recently spoke at the University of Manitoba, sees nutrition security and food security as two related but separate issues. PHOTO: SABANCI UNIVERSITY “There is also close overlap between human zinc deficiency and soil zinc deficiency, and when you have zinc deficiency problems in the soil, then you have another problem, an agronomic problem, the seed has poor growth,” he added. But Cakmak said there is a third option in the works, one that would see farmers apply micronutrients as a foliar fertilizer. “When we apply zinc not to soil, but to foliage, to leaves, shoots, you improve (wheat’s) zinc concentration by 85 per cent, sometimes 100 per cent,” said the professor, adding the new and unpublished findings come from his work with the HarvestZinc Fertilizer Project. Part of the HarvestPlus Program, which is largely funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, HarvestZinc launched in 2008.

Now in its third phase, researchers are testing newly developed zinc- and iodine-containing fertilizers on wheat, rice and corn in China, India, Thailand, Pakistan, South Africa and Brazil. “So this biofortification, this enrichment of the food crops with micronutrients is a really hot topic today, because up to five per cent of gross domestic production is lost just because of micronutrient deficiency in some countries, that’s huge,” said Cakmak, adding child mortality is also strongly linked to hidden hunger. However, while wheat responded exceptionally well to foliar zinc and iodine applications, rice only saw zinc levels increase by about 20 per cent and corn saw no substantial improvement. What most interests Cakmak is not just that foliar zinc applications increase zinc in wheat, but that it specifically increases zinc levels in wheat endosperm — the most widely consumed portion of the grain. “When you spray zinc after flowering time… there is a fantastic, very nice increase. You can get the zinc in the endosperm part up to 50 ppm. This is a very good increase, very nice in terms of human health,” he said, noting that humans require zinc to process more than 3,000 different types of protein. “In the end, agriculture will be the solution to this problem,” he said. “Medicine and agriculture must work together… but the only real solution for micronutrient deficiency globally, has to come from the agricultural sector.” shannon.vanraes@fbcpublishing.com

cutting canola } from page 15 But overall, the shatter-resistant varieties show increased yields “due to the fact that they can reduce some of the shatter losses that we see in the standard variety.” “If you’re looking at straight cutting, it’s probably worth some investment in a shatter-resistant variety so that adverse weather in the fall does not induce unnecessary yield loss through shattering,” said Gregg, adding PAMI’s research team has seen up to four bushels an acre yield increase between the straight-cut treatments and the different varieties. But Barnes isn’t sure the yield difference is that straightforward. “If you’re swathing at the correct timing and doing everything right when you’re swathing, I think your yield would be about the same, and there is data to support that,” she said. “I think a lot of guys just want to get rid of their swather and don’t want to spend the time doing it.”

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For most growers, the great debate between straight cutting and swathing isn’t a “black and white issue,” said Barnes. “There’s quite a lot of factors, and unfortunately, they go both ways for farmers,” she said. “If you think about eliminating that pass over the field in a swather, that’s somebody’s time, that’s equipment depreciation, that’s fuel and repairs. There is the advantage that you don’t have to go out and physically swath that crop.” Even so, Barnes views swathing as a “really good time-management tool.” “When you straight cut, that crop is left standing, and when that crop is ready to cut, you need to be there combining it now,” she said. “If you’ve got 20,000 acres of canola to combine, it’s really tough to straight cut all of that at optimum timing.”

“There’s quite a lot of factors, and unfortunately, they go both ways for farmers.” Autumn Barnes

“When you’re swathing — especially when a grower has a lot of acres to cover — you can swath different fields as you go, and it helps you stage harvest a little better. Swathing allows a little bit more wiggle room with timing, Gregg agrees. “With windrows, you can control the harvest timing to some extent, and you can get that harvest in slightly earlier, rather than leaving that crop to stand and naturally mature,” said Gregg. “Straight cutting often results in a later harvest date overall, which can be hard to shoulder for some producers when the rest of their neighbours have their crop in the bin already.” Humphris sees it differently. “Straight cutting could be that harvest-management tool that gives them a little bit more time at harvest time, rather than having to swath 100 per cent of their acres at 60 per cent colour change and then have to turn around and harvest,” said Humphris. “Straight cutting could be one of those extra tools that they have.” But ultimately, straight cutting is not a “one-size-fits-all silver bullet,” said Gregg. “You have to fit it into the management practices of your farm. There’s some benefits to be gained there, but you have to make it work for your farm.” jennifer.blair@fbcpublishing.com

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Want to be a Canadian This toxic hitchhiker Grain Commission is a threat to livestock commissioner? prefers drier, well-drained sites; and each flower produces four barbed nutlets that can remain on the plant until disturbed and are viable for up to three years. The name comes from the resemblance of the leaf shape and roughness to a dog’s tongue. It establishes in worked soils but repeated cultivation is helpful control in cropland situations. There are no selective herbicides registered currently and once established, this weed can spread making it very hard to control. For more information on this or any invasive plant, contact your local Agricultural Fieldman (www.aaaf.ab.ca) or the Alberta Invasive Species Council (www. abinvasives.ca).

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There isn’t much time left to apply and you’ll face some stiff competition BY ALLAN DAWSON Staff

f you always wanted to be a Canadian Grain Commission commissioner, now’s your chance. Same for assistant chief commissioner and chief commissioner. The Canadian government is advertising the three positions, which are cabinet appointments, on the commission’s website (https:// www.grainscanada.gc.ca/indexeng.htm). Applicants must apply online and the deadline is Aug. 17. The jobs involve lots of travel in and outside of Canada and good salaries. Commissioner and assistant chief commissioner pay ranges from $142,800 to $168,000 a year. The chief commissioner earns a lot more — $230,800 to $271,500. Appointees have to live in Winnipeg — the commission’s headquarters — or within commuting distance.

Hermanson went through a selection process that included someone from the Prime Minister’s Office, Privy Council Office and Agriculture Canada. The committee prepared a short list of suitable candidates to Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz who made the final selection. The three commissioners set the organization’s direction, establishing policy and administering and enforcing the Canada Grain Act. And while the act applies across the country, its scope and the commission’s mandate are limited outside of the Prairies. However, industry officials say it doesn’t matter where a commissioner comes from so long as he or she is the right person for the job.

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There’s stiff competition though. Incumbent commissioner Murdoch MacKay and assistant chief commissioner Jim Smolik, are also applying. They have almost eight years of onthe-job experience, in addition to what they brought when appointed by the former Conservative government in late 2010. The chief commissioner’s position was vacated Jan. 20 by Elwin Hermanson, a farmer and former Reform and Saskatchewan Party politician. In the old days the fact that MacKay and Smolik were appointed by a government of a different political stripe would reduce their chances of reappointment. But Justin Trudeau’s Liberal government says it wants to do things differently — more transparent and less partisan. This new open hiring process applies to all types of cabinetappointed positions, including the Senate. But once a short list of suitable, potential candidates is drawn up one would expect all else being equal those with ties to the Liberal party would get the jobs. At least that’s the history of such appointments no matter which party was in power. And it probably wasn’t just driven by partisanship, but a minister’s desire to work with people they trust. The Conservative government also advertised the commission positions and MacKay, Smolik and

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Growth chamber system ‘test drives’ new varieties Cameras can detect and quantify signals produced by plants during photosynthesis

Canary seed growers expect above-average yields Prices range from stable to soft

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ollowing the lead of automakers who torture test their cars on special tracks that simulate real driving conditions, researchers at Michigan State University have developed a system to test drive new plant varieties before they reach the field. Called DEPI — Dynamic Environmental Photosynthetic Imaging — the system uses sensors, cameras, and software to reproduce real-world conditions in a growth chamber. The researchers can play with light intensities and durations or replay past weather patterns — down to the exact daily fluctuations — or run models of new ones that anticipate the impacts of climate change. “With DEPI and all of its specialized equipment, we can make videos of a plant’s living processes,” David Kramer, an MSU professor in photosynthesis and bioenergetics said in a release. “One way to make better plants is to test drive a range of plants with different genes and determine which genes, or combination of genes, make the plant better in different environmental conditions.” The chamber’s special cameras can detect and quantify visible signals produced in real time by plants during photosynthesis.

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The growth chamber system can reproduce past weather patterns, down to exact daily fluctuations. Photo: MSU While traditional methods rely on sensors applied to a single leaf at a single point in time, DEPI reveals what is happening in the whole plant, over an unlimited time period, said Jeff Cruz, director of MSU’s Center for Advanced Algal and Plant Phenotyping.

“As a result, plants are demonstrating a whole range of new processes, most notably varying behaviours under dynamic environmental conditions, such as when light changes rapidly as it might do on a windy day with partially cloudy skies,” he said.

here other crops are taking a beating, canary seed is reportedly thriving, with early, aboveaverage yields expected. “Canary seed handles excess moisture better than a lot of other crops,” said Kevin Hursh, executive director of the Canaryseed Development Commission of Saskatchewan. “Its yield prospects and production prospects are probably a lot brighter than some other crops, particularly pulse crops — such as lentils — that are taking a terrible beating with excess moisture.” Canary seed is usually harvested in September and sometimes even into October, Hursh said, as it’s a hardier crop that matures later and doesn’t take a lot of downgrades from weather. This year, some crops look like they are ready to come off early, he said. “Surprisingly I’ve seen some canary seed starting to change colour; even though we’ve had all this moisture I think some

(crops) might be ready to come off.” Other than some lodging in some of the heavier crops, the only other thing threatening yields is disease, Hursh said, adding that even with disease issues, yields should still be well above expectations. Canary seed prices have been stable to soft for the last few months, ranging around 24-25 cents a pound, he said. “Certainly people would like to see higher prices… but when you start comparing them to spring wheat, durum and even canola prices, which have all softened, it’s not a shining star but I think it’s competitive with other crops.”

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NORTH AMERICAN Like New! 25’ NA swather, red with detachable roller and guard. Used for four seasons, no longer required b/c of InVigor® straight cut hybrids.

20’ MARSHALL Swather for sale. Well maintained swather, original owner. Only growing InVigor Pod Shatter Reduction hybrids now and no longer need.

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PROCUT 2870, 20’ SWATHER 4 Sale – Cheap. Saving money with InVigor Pod Shatter Reduction hybrids. InVigor L233P and InVigor L140P – so no longer needed. Make me an offer. Swan Hills, AB.

HILLING & SONS SWATHER Moving to InVigor L140P and InVigor L233P Pod Shatter Reduction hybrids and no longer need swather. 20’ header, in excellent condition.

FERGUSON BROS. SWATHER 30’ Swather 4 Sale – Growing Pod Shatter Reduction hybrids by InVigor and no longer swathing.

20’ SWATHER 20’ in width, in good shape. Hyd. Centrelink, GPS and Roller, Humbolt, Saskatchewan. Switching to InVigor Pod Shatter Reduction hybrids.

KOYOTA SWATHER FOR SALE 600/65 luxury cab, rear axle suspension with an 18’ header, Navi-Pro GPS, 3 speed. Growing InVigor L140P and InVigor L233P and will not be swathing canola anymore.

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DREAMBUILT SWATHER 24’ header x A400 engine w/ bar tires and 8’ grain belt, runs like new. Hydraulic mounted roller included. $15,000 o.b.o.

DAS ENGINEN German-made swather with 25’ hydraulic lift header. Has been an excellent swather, but is no longer needed due to InVigor Pod Shatter Reduction hybrids.

PRESTON AGRICULTURAL With new InVigor L140P and InVigor L233P Pod Shatter Reduction hybrids, my 20’ PA swather is for sale. Clear Lake, MB. Looking forward to straight cutting my canola.

JOHNSONVILLE ID Lights, swather with rotoshears. Standard double knife. Bought in 2008 but now moving to straight cut InVigor hybrids.

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30’ SHELTON CANYON SERIES Bought in 2014 and paid over $20K, but willing to sell for $15K. Dual track glide system with self-adjusting suspension. Like new. Only growing InVigor Pod Shatter Reduction hybrids and don’t need. #SellTheSwather

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Community news and events from across the province

Discover the power of social media — and use it Aleri Swalwell of Strathmore was the junior winner in the first annual Alberta Young Speakers for Agriculture competition at the Calgary Stampede for her speech on how farmers can use social media.

weet — post — blog — viral — hashtag — inbox — bookmark — surf — hack — thread. Fifteen years ago these words had entirely different meanings than they do today — in fact some of them were not even part of our vocabulary! Tweet was something that a bird did. Thread was used to sew. Surfing was done on ocean waves. And a bookmark was something we used to remember where we had been reading. Yet, we now find ourselves in an era where we need to learn this new language. A critical question related to farming today is: How can we improve the media’s perception of Canadian agriculture? But before addressing that question, we need to spend some time on another one: What is the media? What comes to mind when you hear that term? The dictionary defines media as “the main means of mass communication.” When I asked my parents and others from their age group, the most common response was, “TV news, radio, and newspapers.” For generations, media was a ‘one way’ form of giving news. You had to buy a paper and sit down to read it. Or turn on a radio and tune into the news.

Or enjoy an evening TV news broadcast at a set time. Although these avenues are still available, the media is no longer limited to these options. These new words that have entered our vocabulary in the last few years have revolutionized the way that information comes to us 24 hours a day. Social media is drastically different, in that people are now able to interact with the media. This ability to dialogue back and forth can be both beneficial and detrimental. In the ‘old media,’ there were — and still are — standards governing the journalistic integrity of the information. However, very few — if any — standards exist when it comes to the Internet. Things or ideas get blown out of proportion instantly and are spread around the world at a phenomenal rate. No longer are sources checked for accuracy and proof, but absolutely anyone can post their own interpretation as factual information. I am growing up in a time when it is hard to sift through the tons of confusing viewpoints. One characteristic of the media that has not changed however, is that people love sensationalism. So unfortunately, using fear and drama is a huge part of the media world. This has been utilized to promote inaccurate and often biased ideas about farming in Canada. The responsibility of providing accurate, well-researched information is a daunting and looming task.

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Aleri Swalwell received a buckle, ribbon, and $500 prize from Eric Dalke, founder of the Alberta Young Speakers for Agriculture competition. PHOTO: AYSA

While looking for information for my speech, I came across a documentary produced in Saskatchewan called “License to Farm.” It was released in January and was made to address the growing concerns of consumers who mistrust the food system, specifically GMOs. Activists (including movie actors) are taking advantage of the new media where about 80 per cent of people now have access to information in the palm of their hand. These public fears may end up putting pressure on our governments to put more legislation on farmers. It is unfortunate that so much of the information is not scientifically based, but rather popular and trendy. The documentary also highlights the realities of how farmers themselves are extremely conscien-

tious regarding pesticides as this affects the health of their own families, their own industry, and the future environment. It is encouraging to see the agricultural community using YouTube and other social media to attempt to get the balanced, truthful facts out to the public. We need to invest time and money to fight back against the false perceptions and do it in a way that can compete within the ‘trendy new media.’ We need to recognize its power and influence, and be willing to use it to tell our stories. Watch the “License to Farm” documentary. Share it with others. This could be the start of a new wave of speaking out with scientifically based productions that blast the myths and confusion out of the water!

Aug. 16: High Legume Pasture Project, Glenreagh Community Hall, Barrhead (also Aug. 17 in Quonset, Aug. 17 in Fort Kent, Aug. 18 in Consort, Aug. 24 in Longview, and Aug. 25 in Manning). Contact: Gateway Research Organization 780349-4546 or the Agricultural Research and Extension Council of Alberta 780-612-9712. Aug. 16: In the Field Soil Health School, Redtail Farms, Castor. Contact: Eric or Martina 780-5827308 Aug. 18: Soil Field School, North Peace Applied Research Association research farm, Manning. Contact: Nora 780-8356799 Aug. 20-21: Alberta Open Farm Days, various locations across the province. See www. albertafarmdays.com for details. Aug. 22-24: Jim Gerrish Level II Grazing School, Longview. Contact: Rachel McLean 403-9959466 Aug. 24: High Legume Pastures with Jim Gerrish, Longview. Contact: Rachel McLean 403-9959466 Aug. 29: Hort Snacks in the Field — Strawberry Varieties, The Jungle Farm, Red Deer. Contact: Ag-Info Centre 1-800-387-6030 Sept. 14: Agritourism and Farm Direct Marketing — Bus Tour for Producers, Strathmore region, Colin Gosselin 780-968-3518

Passion and drive allow farmers to overcome any hurdle Emily Ritchie of Turner Valley was the senior winner in the first annual Alberta Young Speakers for Agriculture competition at the Calgary Stampede for her speech on the challenges facing the next generation of farmers.

ow many of you have a cellphone in your pocket? This is a new phenomenon but as times change, technology increases and every generation has access to new ideas and tools. In agriculture, technological advances are improving efficiencies and yields; reducing inputs; and improving welfare for animals. It is really exciting for the next generation of farmers coming up through the ranks because we are now able to produce more food using fewer inputs. We are taking better care of our soil. We are improving the way we use water. We are better able to identify and rectify health concerns for our livestock. Many of these improvements though come with a bit of a catch. As agriculture becomes more technologically advanced, so does the rest of society. People are becoming more interconnected and sharing ideas, pictures, videos, and information much faster than ever before, increasingly through social media. The average consumer is three generations removed from the farm and people are asking questions about what goes into their food now more than ever. It is good people are asking questions about their food but while their questions are being answered — those answers are not necessarily coming from farmers.

Emily Ritchie’s prizes included a $1,000 cheque, presented by Eric Dalke and Deb Hart of the Alberta Young Speakers for Agriculture competition. PHOTO: AYSA Misinformation spreads like wildfire on the Internet and we see that with topics such as GMOs, use of hormones or antibiotics, gluten free, the paleo diet, and certified humane. It is now so easy for misinformation to spread and with the use of social media, things spread even faster. It’s easy to take pictures and videos and post them. And while context is everything, this is often missing. And the fact is that scary news is often more

believable than positive stories. These are the stories that frequently get shared and they are shaping the views of the public, those people three generations removed from farms. This affects the social licence of farmers and ranchers. For example, there are increasing demands for certification programs (such as Certified Humane) even though most producers are meeting and surpassing the requirements without being certified. We’re also see-

ing more marketing campaigns built around these fears and concerns by companies such as A&W, Chipotle Mexican Grill, and Earls as well as social media phenomenons such as the “Food Babe Army.” This is what we are fighting against. As young farmers, not only do we go fist to fist with Mother Nature, volatile markets, and thin profit margins — we are now going up against our consumers. And why? GMOs have been proven to be safe for human consumption. All animals at the point of slaughter have to be antibiotic free. There is more naturally occurring estrogen in a pint of beer than there is in a burger from a conventionally raised steer. But technology aside, the greatest thing that young farmers bring to the table is their tenacity, their drive, their pride, their passion for farming and ranching. Our input and startup costs are higher than ever; land is expensive and machinery is ever changing; the natural risks are all the same as they were a generation ago; and now we have the increased pressure from consumers. The odds are really stacked against us. But we are still here. We are still passionate. The optimism and the drive from young farmers and ranchers is exciting and gives me hope! We are willing to rise to the new challenges we are facing and look them in the eye. With this attitude and with technology, the next generation of farmers is going to feed the next generation of our planet.

ALBERTAFARMEXPRESS.CA • AUGUST 15, 2016

Fairies and f lowers raise funds for Foodgrains Bank

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esidents of the Drayton Valley and Brazeau County area had a chance to stroll amongst fairies and English-style flower beds earlier this month — and raise money for the fight against global hunger. The Care of Creation Garden Tour, which featured 13 gardens, was organized by the Drayton Valley United Church as a fundraiser for Canadian Foodgrains Bank, a partnership of 15 churches and church agencies working together to end global hunger. “It’s that effort to contribute to a more just society, both locally and globally, that is a value of the Canadian Foodgrains Bank and the United Church,” said organizer Dianne Nikiforuk. “It’s fundamental to our Christian faith.” Finding a way to do that in an Alberta oil community was a bit of a challenge. “We have a lot more oilfields than we do farms,” Nikiforuk said with a laugh. “But we do have gardens, and wonderful ones too.” And with that, the Care of Creation Garden Tour emerged.

A male bluebird perches on a fence post near Priddis. Bluebirds and tree swallows battle it out for nesting boxes, with swallows often displacing the bluebirds. Photo: Wendy Dudley

Nikiforuk said they received a lot of positive feedback from the tour participants, and she hopes to make the tour an annual event. “We made it very clear that this was not a contest,” she explains. “We wanted the gardeners to be comfortable sharing their creations, and everyone was really pleased.” Funds were raised through the sale of tickets to participate in the tour, which included an old-style English garden, a fairy garden, and a classic vegetable garden.

Three Canadian Agricultural Hall of Fame inductees named STAFF

he Canadian Agricultural Hall of Fame will soon have three new names in its membership rolls. On Nov. 6, at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in Toronto, they’ll be inducting the late James Bartlett, Robert Switzer and John Willmott, all noted industry leaders who pushed the sector forward, says Herb McLane, president of the organization. “This year’s three inductees all channelled their passion, whether for horticulture, beef cattle or industry organizations, into advances and opportunities to make agriculture matter even more,” McLane said. “They dreamed big, advocated tirelessly and have left indelible marks on the Canadian agricultural landscape.” James Bartlett, who was from Beamsville, Ont., is being honoured for his work in the Canadian horticultural industry. Born into the family business, N.M. Bartlett Inc., he led the company to become the only national horticulture crop protection distributor. He also advocated for policies affecting importation of U.S. crop

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Dianne Nikiforuk’s garden was one of the stops on the Care of Creation Garden Tour. PHOTO: CFB

protection products and championed the minor use registration of crop protection products to keep the Canadian horticulture industry competitive. He also helped create, and later chair, the precursor organization to CropLife Canada. Robert (Bob) Switzer, a champion Angus breeder, helped create several strong brands for the industry that is keeping Angus the No. 1 breed in Canada. From his Sandy Bar Ranch in southern Saskatchewan, Bob was instrumental in introducing the Certified Angus Beef brand to the entire value chain, from the cattle industry, Canadian hotel and restaurant trade, and ultimately consumers. His vision for a sustainable cattle business led to the creation of Red Coat Cattle Feeders – a community-based feedlot project. John Willmott has served Canadian agriculture for decades to bring about changes and advances for countless organizations, including the Canadian Western Agribition and the Farm Progress Show, serving as president of both, as well as the Canadian Angus Association. He also helped create the first regulations for artificial insemination and a standard Record of Performance (ROP) program for the Canadian beef industry.

“It’s that effort to contribute to a more just society, both locally and globally.”

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ominations for the Canadian Forage & Grassland Association Leadership Award are now open. This award recognizes individuals — as well as groups or organizations — who exemplify or enhance the goals of the association, and whose leadership in the forage and grassland sector has impact of national and/ or international significance. The recipient will be invited to make a keynote presentation at the association’s 2017 national conference. The presentation may include an overview of

their past achievements, current endeavours, and their perspective on future challenges related to forage and grasslands. Alternatively, the award recipient can propose to undertake an original project that features and promotes forage and grassland (such as a video, an extension activity or some other communication approach). For more information and a link to the nomination form, go to www.canadianfga.com and search for ‘leadership award.’ Nominations close on Oct. 28, 2016.— CFGA

I M P O R T A N T N O T I C E

Grain producers: do you grow these varieties of flaxseed? The variety registration for the following Canada Western flaxseed varieties will be cancelled by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency: • CDC Arras on August 1, 2017 • Flanders on August 1, 2017 • Somme on August 1, 2017 As of August 1, 2017, the flaxseed varieties listed above will be removed from the Canadian Grain Commission’s variety designation list.

1-800-853-6705 or 204-984-0506 TTY: 1-866-317-4289 www.grainscanada.gc.ca

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WESTERN CANADIAN ANTIQUE Tractor Pull Show, Aug. 27 & 28, Bremner Historic Site, 53452 RR 225, Sherwood Park, AB. Over 100 vintage tractors. Free RV parking. www.strathconavintagetractor.com

AVIATION BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY for sale in NE SK. Air taxi and flight training operating certificates. Modern 10 year old two aircraft hangar with office space. One two place and one four place aircraft. Comes with full-time government contract transporting medical staff. Will sell turnkey complete or any combination to suit buyer. Contact Wayne 306-862-7761 or Harold 306-862-7524, Nipawin, SK. 1967 CESSNA 150G single eng. prop, 150 HP, 2200 TT, 180 SMOH, Stol kit, LR fuel, 406 and GPS, skis, exc. cond., $55,000. 867-393-4890, 867-332-8393, Whitehorse YT. macpherson@northwestel.net PIPER PA22-20, 3637 TT, 150 HP, 947 eng. hrs., wing tip exts., Vortex generators, Cleveland brakes, Scott tail wheel, new battery, new turn and bank, new DG, new vertical compass, Tanis engine heater, $35,000. Skis and extra propeller available. 306-768-7330, Carrot River, SK.

8TH ANNUAL PRAIRIE HARVEST Horse Sale: Sunday, August 21, 2016, 1:00 PM at Johnstone Auction Mart. Featuring Quality Ranch, Pleasure, Show geldings and mares; Well started younger geldings and mares; Brood mares; Yearlings and 2 year olds; Teams, registered and grade. For more info visit: www.johnstoneauction.ca or call Scott Johnstone, auctioneer 306-631-0767 or Glen Gabel, consultant/marketing 306-536-1927. PL 914447 ESTATE OF SOPHIA LISS Auction, Sunday August 21, 2016, 9:30 AM (2 rings). Directions: From Rose Valley, 5 miles N on Hwy 35 to Nora Rd., 5 miles W, 1/2 mile N, Rose Valley, SK. Property is located in the RM of Ponass Lake No. 367. NE 38-39-14-W2 (assessed value 93,200). (Taxable assessment 51,280). 145-150 acres broke and in hay, remaining acres undeveloped with lake. Class “F” soil. **Land to Sell at 2:00 PM** Plus 1500 sq.ft house, 40x60 quonset, barn, numerous buildings. Family has the Right of First Refusal, 15 down and balance in 30 days. Machinery - Tractors: 1963 JD 3020, dsl, excellent tires, Jobber FEL; 1978 Case 1410, 3PTH, FEL, like new tires, 5076 hrs. Trucks: 1975 Ford F-700 3 Ton, V8, 2 speed, 16’ B&H, good rubber, 53,00 miles; 1960’s? Dodge 300 1 Ton, wood B&H, 4 spd. Plus: Vehicles, augers, cultivators, yard and misc. equipment, shop, antiques, household. Note: Machinery is small but fair condition. There is a very, very large assortment of small collectibles and antiques. We haven’t seen them all! For updated listings and pictures: www.ukrainetzauction.com PL 915851

1997 LODE-KING TRI-AXLE, c/w Michels seed and fertilizer augers, new Safety, new Sherlock tarp, 4 yr. old paint, exc. cond., $35,000. 780-871-4743, Lloydminster, AB. 1996 MIDLAND 24’ tandem pup, stiff pole, completely rebuilt, new paint and brakes, like new, $18,500. Merv 306-276-7518, 306-767-2616, leave message, Arborfield, SK. DL #906768. REMOTE CONTROL TRAILER CHUTE openers can save you time, energy and keep you safe this seeding season. FM remote controls provide maximum range and instant response while high torque drives operate the toughest of chutes. Easy installation. Kramble Industries, call 306-933-2655, Saskatoon, SK. or visit us online at: www.kramble.net

NORMS SANDBLASTING & PAINT, 40 years body and paint experience. We do metal and fiberglass repairs and integral to daycab conversions. Sandblasting and paint to trailers, trucks and heavy equip. Endura primers and topcoats. A one stop shop. Norm 306-272-4407, Foam Lake SK.

TRUCK BONEYARD INC. Specializing in obsolete parts, all makes. Trucks bought for wrecking. 306-771-2295, Balgonie, SK. WRECKING TRUCKS: All makes all models. Need parts? Call 306-821-0260 or email: junkman.2010@hotmail.com Wrecking Dodge, Chev, GMC, Ford and others. Lots of 4x4 stuff, 1/2 ton - 3 ton, buses etc. and some cars. We ship by bus, 1964 CASE 830 tractor, diesel, runs good. mail, Loomis, Purolator. Lloydminster, SK. Call 306-492-4642, Clavet, SK. WRECKING VOLVO TRUCKS: Misc. axles ANTIQUE FERGUSON TRACTOR, 1950’s, and parts. Also tandem trailer suspension was running, shedded, 3 PTH, 2WD, gas, axles. Call 306-539-4642, Regina, SK. 6V, $1000. 403-308-4200, Arrowwood, AB. SOUTHSIDE AUTO WRECKERS located in Weyburn, SK. 306-842-2641. Used car WANTED: STARTER for WD9 International parts, light truck to semi-truck parts. We tractor. Call 306-463-7527, Kindersley, SK. buy scrap iron and non-ferrous metals. JOHN DEERE AR, SN A3761R, running, painted, $2500; 4 John Deere D’s: SN 188099, not seized, was running, $1200; SN 152204, fly wheel start, not seized, spoked front wheels, $1500; SN 171663, elec. start, good sheet metal, not seized, painted, $1200; JD D, good sheet metal, elec. start, not seized, painted, $1400. Call 780-603-5307, Vegreville, AB. 2- MASSEY FERGUSON Super 92 combines for parts only. Phone for info 403-318-8135, Delburne, AB. 1948 8N FORD tractor, c/w 5’ finishing mower, 6’ 3 PTH cultivator, 6’ 3 PTH disc big blades. MF 165, 3 PTH, FEL. Rocanville, SK., 306-645-4408, 306-746-7397.

1973 CORVETTE 350 auto., gold, AC, PW, power steering, power brakes, vg cond., $24,500. 306-463-7527, Kindersley, SK.

WANTED: TRACTOR MANUALS, sales brochures, tractor catalogs. 306-373-8012, Saskatoon, SK.

2014 GMC DENALI 1/2 ton, crewcab, 4x4, 6.2L, V8, loaded, NAV, 40,020 kms, CM TRUCK BEDS. Starting at $2895. Call Stk#G1302, $45,995. 1-800-667-0490. Jason’s Agri-Motive, 306-472-3159 or visit www.watrousmainline.com DL#907173. us at www.jasonsagri-motive.ca 2015 GMC SLT 1/2 ton, crewcab, 4x4, 53’ AND 48’ tridem, tandem stepdecks, 5.3L, loaded, Iridium, 25,354 kms, w/wo sprayer cradles; 53’, 48’ and 28’ Stk#G1518A, $49,395. 1-800-667-0490. tridem, tandem highboys, all steel and www.watrousmainline.com DL#907173. combos. Super B Highboys, will split; 2014 RAM 1500 Eco dsl., Crew, OutdoorsTandem and S/A converter w/drop hitch; man, 6.5 box, 19,000 kms, $38,995, PST 53’-28’ van trailers. Ron Brown Imp. paid; 2013 Ram 2500 Laramie, Crew, 306-493-9393, Delisle, SK. DL #905231. 98,000 kms, $43,900; 2008 Ram 2500 www.rbisk.ca Laramie, Quad, $21,500; 2012 Ram 4500, C&C, dsl., $36,999; 2012 GMC Duramax, C&C, $28,900; 2011 Ram 3500, C&C, dsl., $27,900. Call 1-800-667-4414, Wynyard, SK. www.thoens.com DL #909250.

2016 BIG TEX trailer goosenecks 30’ and 33’ with mega ramps, 23,900 lbs. GVWR. Sale price, $13,295, incl. free spare. Now serving Kindersley and area. Call Jason’s Agri-Motive, Lafleche, SK., 306-472-3159. TRI-HAUL SELF-UNLOADING ROUND bale movers: 8’ to 29’ lengths, 6-18 bales. Also exc. for feeding cattle in the field, 4 bales at time with a pickup. 1-800-505-9208. www.trihaulbalemovers.com

RETIRED FARMER: 2005 Ford 350 XLT, super duty, V8, 4x4, diesel, auto., 4 door, loaded, approx. 160,000 kms, offers. Call 306-921-9920, Melfort, SK.

PRECISION TRAILERS: Gooseneck and bumper hitch. You’ve seen the rest, now own the best. Hoffart Services, Odessa, SK. 306-957-2033 www.precisiontrailer.com

2013 GMC SLT 1/2 ton, crewcab, 4x4, 6.2L, V8, loaded, leather, 119,011 kms, Stk#G1517A, $40,395. 1-800-667-0490. www.watrousmainline.com DL#907173.

HAUSER GOOSENECK TRAILERS: Featuring 2 trailers in 1, use as HD gooseneck trailer and/or round bale transporter. Mechanical side self-unloading. LED lighting. Ramps optional. Hauser’s Machinery, Melville, SK. 1-888-939-4444. www.hausers.ca

2013 FORD F150 Platinum, 4x4, SuperCrew, 5.0L, loaded, Nav, 43,114 kms, Stk#G1211A, $40,995. 1-800-667-0490. www.watrousmainline.com DL#907173.

100 MISC SEMI TRAILER flat decks, step decks, 15 heavy low beds. Phone 306-222-2413 www.trailerguy.ca Saskatoon.

2011 CHEV LTZ 1/2 ton, crewcab, 4x4, GFX 5.3L, V8, loaded, leather, 65,619 kms, Stk#G1110B, $32,995. 1-800-667-0490. www.watrousmainline.com DL#907173.

2015 CHEVY SILVERADO 2500HD LTZ, 6.6L Stk#50714. Was $62,598, Now $59,598. 306-882-2691, Rosetown Mainline.www.rosetownmainline.net DL 311284 2015 CHEVY SILVERADO 2500HD LTZ, 6.6L, Stk#50709. Was $61,898, Now $60,598. 306-882-2691, Rosetown Mainline.www.rosetownmainline.net DL 311284 2015 CHEV 3/4 ton, High Country, DMax, crewcab, 4x4, 6.6L, V8, load, 36,145 kms, Stk#G1276A, $68,995. 1-800-667-0490. www.watrousmainline.com DL#907173. 2014 GMC SLE 1/2 ton, crewcab, 4x4, 5.3L, V8, loaded, Black, 147,541 kms, Stk#G1503A, $26,395. 1-800-667-0490. www.watrousmainline.com DL#907173. 2014 GMC SIERRA 1500 SLT, 1 owner, 4” lift, Stk#38444, was $48,496, Now $43,598. 306-882-2691, Rosetown Mainline www.rosetownmainline.net DL 311284 2014 GMC SIERRA 1500 SLE all terrain Stk#40996. Was $41,598, Now $40,598. Call Rosetown Mainline 306-882-2691, www.rosetownmainline.net DL #311284.

2013 FORD F150 Lariat, leather, sunroof, Stk#50028. Was $38,598, Now $30,598! 306-882-2691 Rosetown Mainline TOPGUN TRAILER SALES “For those who Call demand the best.” PRECISION AND www.rosetownmainline.net DL #311284. AGASSIZ TRAILERS (flatdecks, end 2013 CHEVY SILVERADO 1500 LT, 1 owndumps, enclosed cargo). 1-855-255-0199, er, low km, Stk 31954. Was $32,098, Now Moose Jaw, SK. www.topguntrailersales.ca $28,598! 306-882-2691, Rosetown Mainline www.rosetownmainline.net DL 311284 100 MISC. SEMI TRAILER FLATDECKS, $2,500 to $30,000. 7 heavy tri-axle low 2012 CHEV LT, extended cab, 4x4, grey beds and 8 16-wheelers, $18,800 to w/black cloth interior, PS, PB, keyless en$70,000. 306-222-2413, Saskatoon, SK. try, power drivers seat, 73,000 kms. Call www.trailerguy.ca 306-365-7777, Lanigan, SK.

CIM TRUCK BODIES, grain, silage, gravel, decks, service and installation. For factory direct pricing and options, call Humboldt, SK., 306-682-2505 or www.cim-ltd.ca 1977 FORD F600, 15’ steel box and hoist and roll-up tarp, low miles, above average cond. Call 306-492-4642, Clavet, SK.

2016 CHEVY SILVERADO 1500 LT, 4x4, 1978 GMC 6500, auto trans, 366, tag, 20’ $46,567 or $300 bi-weekly. Stk#50398. B&H, 47,000 kms., $16,000. Call 306-882-2691, Rosetown Mainline, 306-625-7939, Kincaid, SK. www.rosetownmainline.net DL #311284. 2014 GMC SLT 1/2 ton, crewcab, 4x4, 5.3L, V8, loaded, leather, 116,951 kms, Stk#G1282A, $35,395. 1-800-667-0490. 2013 MACK CHU613 Pinnacle, 505 HP, 18 www.watrousmainline.com. DL#907173. spd., 14 front, 46 rears, 222” WB, alum. 2016 GMC SIERRA 2500HD crew, 6.6L wheels, 15’ Renn box plumbed for pup, Duramax, $61,667 $385 b/w. Stk#49157. 174,000 kms, 11.24 rubber, $115,000. 306-882-2691. Rosetown Mainline. Call 306-731-7266, Strasbourg, SK. www.rosetownmainline.net DL #311284. 1989 GMC TANDEM automatic, 15’ B&H, 2016 CHEVY SILVERADO 1500 LS 4x4, Cummins, very clean, rust free, $19,900; 5.5L, $37,067, $223 b/w. Stk#50215. 2001 Sterling, Allison auto., 300 HP Cat, 306-882-2691, Rosetown Mainline. 14’ gravel box, good condition, $29,900; www.rosetownmainline.net DL #311284. K&L Equipment, 306-795-7779, Ituna, 2015 GMC SLT 1/2 ton, crewcab, 4x4, SK., ladimer@sasktel.net DL #10885. 5.3L, loaded, NAV, sunroof, 28,239 kms, Stk#G1472A, $49,395. 1-800-667-0490. www.watrousmainline.com DL#907173. 2016 CHEVY SILVERADO 1500 LTZ 4x4 SANDBLASTING AND PAINTING of heavy loaded, Stk#51044, $46,643, $301 b/w. trucks, trailers and equipment. Please call Rosetown Mainline 306-882-2691, for details. Can-Am Truck Export Ltd., 1-800-938-3323, Delisle, SK. www.rosetownmainline.net DL #311284.

2016 GMC SIERRA 1500 4x4, 4.3L, reg. cab, Stk#50474. $34,367, $202 bi-weekly Call Rosetown Mainline 306-882-2691, 2016 GMC SIERRA 1500 SLT crew 4x4, loaded, Stk#50927, $53,767 or $344 b/w PRICES REDUCED ON Wilson Trailers www.rosetownmainline.net DL #311284. Mainline 306-882-2691, Most stock priced at a better USD ex- 2016 GMC SIERRA 1500, dbl cab, 4x4, Rosetown change! Come get your trailer before pric- loaded, Stk#49324. $42,743, $258 b/w. www.rosetownmainline.net DL #311284. es go up! We have Wilson, Sundowner and Rosetown Mainline 306-882-2691, 2015 RAM LARAMIE 2500, 6.7L Cummins Norbert stock and horse trailers. Bassano, www.rosetownmainline.net DL #311284. Was $67,598 Now $60,598. Stk#50343. AB. 1-888-641-4508, www.desertsales.ca Mainline 306-882-2691, 2016 CHEVY SILVERADO 3500HD, 6.6L Rosetown Duramax, Stk#51455, $73,667 or $473 www.rosetownmainline.net DL #311284. b/w. Rosetown Mainline, 306-882-2691 2014 CHEV SILVERADO LTZ, GFX, lifted, 1 www.rosetownmainline.net DL #311284. owner, Stk#51383. Was $45,798, Now $44,598. 306-882-2691, Rosetown Main2016 CHEVY SILVERADO 2500HD, 6.0L line.www.rosetownmainline.net DL 311284 gas, crew. Stk#50609. $47,767 or $293 b/w. 306-882-2691, Rosetown Mainline. www.rosetownmainline.net DL #311284. 2016 CHEVY SILVERADO 1500, Stk#48664. Was $48,198, Now $42,598! Rosetown Mainline, 306-882-2691. www.rosetownmainline.net DL #311284

NEW WILSON AND Castletons: 44’ tridem, 3 hopper and 2 hopper and 36’ tandem; 2014 Wilson Super B; 2010 LodeKing alum., with alum buds, lift axles, Micheals chute openers; 2005 Lode-King Super B; 2004 Doepker tandem; New Michel’s hopper augers and chute openers. Ron Brown Imp. 306-493-9393 www.rbisk.ca DL#905231

1982 CHEV C70, 366, 92,577 kms, 5&2, roll tarp, good cond., $12,900. Call 306-862-7524, 306-862-7761, Nipawin, SK. agriquip.ca

2015 GMC SLT 1/2 ton, crewcab, 4x4, loaded, leather, Black, 73,615 kms, NEW 15’ GRAIN BOX w/high sides, hoist, Stk#G1145A, $41,995. 1-800-667-0490. roll tarp and LED lighting. New inside and www.watrousmainline.com DL#907173. out, $15,000. 403-932-2405, Cochrane, AB

ONE OF SASK’s largest inventory of used heavy truck parts. 3 ton tandem diesel motors and transmissions and differentials for all makes! Can-Am Truck Export Ltd., 2016 FEATHERLITE 8127, stock #41286, 1-800-938-3323. 7’x24’ all aluminum stock trailer, 2 gates, 3 compartments Special, one only, Red Deer SASKATOON TRUCK PARTS CENTRE only. Our price $26,400. AMVIC Lic. Dlr. Ltd. North Corman Industrial Park. Call 1-866-346-3148 or shop online 24/7 New and used parts available for 3 ton at: allandale.com trucks all the way up to highway tractors, for every make and model, no part too big REAL IND. GOOSENECK 7x20 cattle trailer, OBO. 306-232-3442 or or small. Our shop specializes in custom $5000 rebuilt differentials/transmissions and 306-232-5688, Rosthern, SK. clutch installations. Engines are available, TRAILERS OFFERING both gas and diesel. Re-sale units are on GRASSLAND the lot ready to go. We buy wrecks for quality trailers at wholesale prices. 20’ steel livestock, starting at $13,450; 20’ parts, and sell for wrecks! For more info. call 306-668-5675 or 1-800-667-3023. aluminum livestock, starting at $21,650. Call Glen, 306-640-8034, Assiniboia, SK. or www.saskatoontruckparts.ca DL #914394 email: gm93@sasktel.net VS TRUCK WORKS Inc. Parting out GM 1/2 and 1 ton trucks. Call 403-972-3879, Alsask, SK. www.vstruckworks.com BEHNKE DROP DECK semi style and pintle hitch sprayer trailers. Air ride, tandem and tridems. Contact SK: 306-398-8000; AB: 403-350-0336. SCHOOL BUSES: 19 to 66 pass.; 1986 to 2007. $3400 and up. 20 buses in stock. 24’ GOOSENECK 3-8,000 lb. axles, $7890; Phoenix Auto, Lucky Lake, SK. Bumper pull tandem lowboys: 18’, 14,000 lbs., $4450; 16’, 10,000 lbs., $3390; 16’, 1-877-585-2300. DL #320074. 7000 lbs., $2975. Factory direct. 888-792-6283. www.monarchtrailers.com

1959 FORD CAR RADIO, also late 1940’s or 2015 SUBARU WRX, 2.0L H-4 cyl, 30,963 1950’s Mopar Chrysler radio. Both push kms, stk#U02102. Call for our best price! Call 1-877-373-2662, DL #914077, or button. Call 306-259-4430, Young, SK. www.subaruofsaskatoon.ca VILLAGE MERCANTILE ANTIQUE Mall: Purveyors of all manner of antiques. Ap- 2012 SUBARU LEGACY 2.5i Ltd. AWD, praisals, estate sales, buying and selling, 2.5L H-4 cyl., 61,869 kms, stk# SKtractors, collectibles, trucks, cars and 5357A. Call for price! 1-877-373-2662 or bikes. If you would like us to come check www.subaruofsaskatoon.ca DL #914077. out your treasures, give the Prairie Picker a call! 780-845-9167, Wainwright, AB.

ESTATE AUCTIONMundare, AB., Wednesday, August 17th. Case/IH 7088 combine, 533 hrs; CIH 350 HD tractor, 585 hrs; MF Hesston 9435 swather, 598 hrs; 2007 Peterbilt tandem grain truck; As New NH 499 haybine; NH TS110 FWA tractor; IH 6388- 2+2 tractor, Plus full line-up. Ed Prodaniuk Auctions www.prodaniukauctions.com Phone Lorne 780-719-0264.

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PRAIRIE SANDBLASTING & PAINTING. Trailer overhauls and repairs, alum. slopes and trailer repairs, tarps, insurance claims, and trailer sales. Epoxy paint. Agriculture and commercial. Satisfaction guaranteed. 306-744-7930, Saltcoats, SK.

1998 ZENAIR 601 HD, TTAF 77.5, warp drive ground adjustable propeller on Subaru EA81 c/w Johnson reduction drive, power trim, asking $29,000. May consider TRANSMISSIONS Service, pickup truck as part trade. 306-229-7911 ALLISON Sales and Parts. Exchange or custom re- 1995 Lode King 40’ tandem grain trailer, ronald.peters96@gmail.com Hague, SK. builds available. Competitive warranty. air brakes, good tarp, great field to farm Spectrum Industrial Automatics Ltd., trailer....$9,900 1976 GRUMMAN CHEETAH, 4650 TTSN, 1-877-321-7732. www.siautomatics.com 2650 SMOH, 550 hrs. on new Millenium 1-800-667-4515. www.combineworld.com cylinders, new C of A, basic VFR aircraft, $20,000. Wayne 306-453-2450, Carlyle, SK EISSES GRAIN TRAILER Rental & Sales. Super B grain trailers for rent by the day, WRECKING SEMI-TRUCKS, lots of parts. week or month. Contact Henry at Call Yellowhead Traders. 306-896-2882, 403-782-3333, Lacombe, AB. Churchbridge, SK. WIRELESS DRIVEWAY ALARMS, calving barn cameras, backup cameras for RVs, WRECKING LATE MODEL TRUCKS: 1/2, trucks and combines, etc. Home and shop 3/4, 1 tons, 4x4’s, vans, SUV’s. Cummins, FEATHERLITE 2 HORSE TRAILER w/living video surveillance. View from any comput- Chev and Ford diesel motors. Jasper Auto quarters, $26,000. Call 306-325-1212, er or Smart phone. Free shipping. Call Parts, 1-800-294-4784 or 1-800-294-0687. Preeceville, SK. 403-616-6610, Calgary, AB. TRUCK PARTS: 1/2 to 3 ton. We ship anywhere. Phoenix Auto, 1-877-585-2300, Lucky Lake, SK.

WESTERN CANADIAN ANTIQUE Tractor Pull Show, Aug. 27 & 28, Bremner Historic Site, 53452 RR 225, Sherwood Park, AB. Over 100 vintage tractors. Free RV parking. www.strathconavintagetractor.com

2004 GMC 1/2 ton, ext. cab, AC recently 2007 IH 9400, w/Cummins 435 HP, 10 serviced, 99,260 kms, newer shock ab- spd. AutoShift, 20’ box, alum. wheels and sorbers, $5500. 306-382-2779, Saskatoon. tanks, exc. cond., certified $67,500; 2007 Mack, 460 Mack eng., 12 spd. auto. trans., 3-way lockers, alum. wheels, good tires, 20’ BH&T, rear controls, pintle plate, $69,500; 1990 Kenworth T600, 450 HP Detroit, 10 spd., alum. front wheels, good tires, pulls good w/1996 36’ Cancade 2 hopper grain trailer- nice shape, $35,000. Trades accepted. Call Merv 306-276-7518, 306-767-2616, Arborfield, SK. DL#906768 CASTLETON TRI-AXLE BELLY DUMP, with minimal use, original tires. Ready for work, ALLISON AUTOMATIC TRUCKS: Several asphalt, etc., $44,900. Call 403-575-1146, trucks with auto. trans. available with C&C Veteran, AB. ltlgem@netago.ca 2000 Ford F450 Flat deck crew cab, 9’ deck, or grain or gravel box. Starting at $19,900. A/T, V10, 290,420 km, basic cab, affordable K&L Equipment, 306-795-7779, Ituna, SK. ladimer@sasktel.net DL #910885. work truck....$5,980

2008 KENWORTH T800 ISX, 485-500 HP Cummins, 18 spd. trans, sunroof, 24.5 tires, alum. wheels, 4-way locks, 14’ front axle, 46 rears, 3.91 ratio, new 20’ box w/elec. tarp, remote hoist and tailgate, exc. shape, fully dressed, 772,864 kms, $72,500. Call Merv, Arborfield, SK, 306-767-2616, 306-276-7518 DL #906768 2008 TANDEM, 7600 IH, Cummins, 10 spd., new BHT; 2004 Pete 330 single axle, Cat, Allison auto. w/new 16’ BHT. Ron Brown Imp. 306-493-9393, www.rbisk.ca

1996 Mack RD688S Cab & chassis, T/A, Mack 728, Eaton 15 speed, 565,350 km, PTO, long frame, nice truck....$22,800 1-800-667-4515. www.combineworld.com

T800 KENWORTHS ALL HEAVY SPECS 18 spd., full lockers, 2008, 2007 w/bunks. Also daycab 2009, new trans. and clutch; 2007 379 Pete daycab and bunk; 2013 IH 5900i, 42” bunk, 46 diff, 4-way lock, 18 spd., 390,000 kms; 2006 378 Pete, Cat 18 spd., 46 diff, 4-way locks w/roo-bar bumper; 2007 IH 9200 daycab, ISX 435, 13 spd; 2006 IH 9200, 475 Cummins, 18 spd., 46 diff; 2004 IH 8600, S/A, daycab, Cat C10, 10 spd.; 2001 Freighliner Coronado, 515 1986 FORD 800, 16’ B&H, 429, 45,000 Detroit, 18 spd., lockers; 1996 T800 KW, kms, acceptional conditional, $16,500. 475 Cat, 13 spd. Ron Brown Implements, Delisle, SK. 306-493-9393 www.rbisk.ca 306-738-2173, Riceton, SK. DL #905231. AUTOSHIFT TRUCKS AVAILABLE: Boxed tandems and tractor units. Contact David 2011 MANAC 53’ FLAT step deck, good 306-887-2094, 306-864-7055, Kinistino, condition, low miles, w/3 bunks, 12 SK. DL #327784. www.davidstrucks.com winches sliding on left side, $26,500 OBO. 2012 PETERBILT TRI-DRIVE, ISX 550, 306-641-0071, Yorkton, SK. 300,000 kms on rebuilt eng., 16 fr, 69 rs, 18 Cancade, 24’ alum. box, electric tarp, remotes, plumbed; 1996 KENWORTH Tri-drive, N14, 460 HP, approx 200,000 kms on rebuilt engine, 18 spd., 14 new tires, Cancade 24’ box, electric tarp, remote controls, $79,000; 2006 WESTERN Star Tri-drive, 550 CAT, rebuilt, 16 fr, 69 rs, 18 spd., Cancade 24’ alum. box, remote controls; 2005 FREIGHTLINER Tri-drive grain/silage, 550 CAT, 16 fr, 46 rs, 18 spd., 12 new tires, 729,000 kms, Cancade 24’ tapered box w/24” silage ext. Kelvin for prices, 780-608-0879, New Norway, AB. ATTENTION FARMERS: 15 tandems in 2005 PETERBILT 379 SH, MB Safety, ISX stock, automatics and standards. Yorkton, Cummins 450 HP, 13 spd., 40,000 lb rears, SK., Yellowhead Sales, 306-783-2899. 3.55 ratio, 800,000 kms, new rad/water COMING BEFORE HARVEST: 2006 Ken- pump/exhaust, list goes on, recent oil worth T800, AutoShift, new B&H; 2002 IH change, air filters, $37,000 OBO. Not used 2600 w/B&H; 2005 IH 9200, AutoShift in a while, needs to go. Call 306-452-7026, w/B&H; 2009 Mack AutoShift, B&H; 2009 Bellegarde, SK. IH ProStar 8600, Cummins eng, AutoShift, B&H. Call Merv at 306-276-7518, 1984 FORD LTL 9000 tandem, Cat 400, strong eng, 13 spd., HD rrs, 5th wheel, wet 306-767-2616, Arborfield, SK DL #906768 kit, ideal 2nd farm truck for hauling $8000. 1976 DODGE D600 HD 3T, HD, 361 eng. 306-690-9407 after 5 PM, Riverhurst, SK. 5 spd., hi/lo, 11000/20 rubber, 8’.5” B&H, steel floor, Univision tarp, 40,000 miles, 2015 PETERBILT 367, 91,000 kms., 500 truck- very straight $8500. 306-460-9027, HP Cummins, 11R22.5 tires, Super 40 306-460-4462, 306-463-3480, Flaxcombe rears, 36” bunk, $129,000 OBO. REMOTE CONTROL ENDGATE AND 780-888-1258, Lougheed, AB. hoist systems can save you time, energy and keep you safe this seeding season. 2007 WESTERN STAR 4900, CAT, 18 spd., Give Kramble Industries a call at 46,000 diff., A/T/C, alum. wheels, new 306-933-2655, Saskatoon, SK. or visit us 24.5 radials, Sask. Safety, $39,900. Call 306-621-0425, Yorkton, SK. online at: www.kramble.net

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1992 GMC Topkick Crane truck, Atlas 7600 crane, 19’ boom, 18’ flat deck, Eaton 10 speed, 427 Tonawanda engine, 336,927 km....$7,980 1-800-667-4515. www.combineworld.com

201 7 K ENW O R TH T4 4 0 TAND EM 370 H.P. Cu m m in s ,Allis o n 6 s pd .,au to , lo ad e d ,8.5’x20’x64 ” Can cad a b o x, M iche l’s e le ctric tarp,re m o te ho is t& e n d g ate ,w hite ,g re y b o x. STK #M 7220 M SR P $209,900 Sa le P ric e $1 99,995 201 7 K ENW O R TH T370 TAND EM , 350 H.P. Cu m m in s ,allis o n 6 s pd .,au to , lo ad e d ,8.5’x20’x65” CIM Ultrace lBo x, Ele ctric tarp,re m o te ho is t& e n d g ate , w hite ,m aro o n b o x. STK #M 721 9 M SR P $1 79,900 Sa le P ric e $1 69,995

2014 Ford F550 Super Duty XLT crane truck, 54,984 km, 6.7L Diesel, 4450 lb crane, 8’ flat deck w/5th wheel hitch, fact warranty....$59,800 1-800-667-4515. www.combineworld.com FUEL TRUCK: 1996 T450 Kenworth, 3600 gal., dual pumps and meters; 2009 IH tandem 7600, ISX, 10 spd., 24’ van w/power tailgate. Call 306-493-9393, Delisle, SK. 2004 FREIGHTLINER CONDOR, very low miles, C&C, long WB, C10 Cat, Allison auto, complete hyd. system, includes hyd. side arm lift, suitable for conversion to a bale hauler, $19,900. K&L Equip., Ladimer, 306-795-7779, Ituna, SK. DL #910885. 2014 INT. TERRA STAR 105,370 kms, Hiab 7400 lbs. crane, 7’ flatdeck w/5th wheel, tool locker, hyd. outriggers, fresh safety, $49,800. Call 1-800-667-4515. www.combineworld.com 2012 WESTERN STAR combo vac, 85,000 kms, Toronado Vac, $245,000. 780-307-1120, Clyde, AB.

2014 IH Terra Star 105,370 km, Hiab 7400 lb crane, 7’ flat deck w/ 5th wheel, tool locker, hyd. outriggers, fresh safety....$49,800 1-800-667-4515. www.combineworld.com 1999 IH 4700, SA, flatdeck w/17’ steel flatdeck, 11x22.5 tires, 230,000 kms, 444 IH dsl., 10 spd., safetied, real good shape, $19,500. 1994 GMC Topkick tandem with 24’ flatdeck, 563,000 kms, 3116 Cat diesel, 10 spd., 11x22.5 tires, real good shape, $21,500. Call Merv at 306-276-7518, 306-767-2616, Arborfield, SK. DL #906768.

201 2 INTER NATIO NAL P R O STAR TAND EM Day Cab ,4 1 0 H.P. 1 3 s pd ., u ltras hift,1 2,000 lb f/axle ,4 0,000lb r/axle , airs u s p. 8.5’x20’x65” CIM Bo x,e le ctric ro lltarp,re m o te e n d g ate & ho is t,w hite , g re e n b o x,655,000 km ,3-in s to ck. STK #M 7221 Sa le P ric e $76,995 2007 GM C K 5500 6.6L D/M ax,A/C/T, Po w e rW in d o w s & Lo cks ,Bo s tru m s , 8’x1 1 ’x4 w 2” Bo x,Tarp,Ho is t,Hitch, 24 5x70r1 .5” Alu m . W he e ls ,AirDrive Se at,M an u alFro n tHu b s ,W hite , 24 5,04 0 K m s . STK #F1 725AA Sa le P ric e $27,995

ROUGH LUMBER: 2x6, 2x8, 2x10, 1” boards, windbreak slabs, 4x4, 6x6, 8x8, all in stock. Custom sizes on order. Log siding, cove siding, lap siding, shiplap, 1” and 2” tongue and groove. V&R Sawing, 2011 GMC ACADIA SLE, AWD, 3.6L, V6, 306-232-5488, Rosthern, SK. loaded, towing, cloth, Green, 87,469 kms, Stk#M7161A. $23,395. 1-800-667-0490. Hit our readers where it counts… in the claswww.watrousmainline.com DL#907173. sifieds. Place your ad in the Alberta Farmer 2013 FORD EDGE Sport, AWD, V6, NAV, Express classifed section. 1-800-665-1362. sunroof, 22’ wheels, leather, 61,993 kms, Stk #G1305A, $30,395. 1-800-667-0490. www.watrousmainline.com DL#907173. 2015 BUICK ENCLAVE, AWD, 3.6L, V6, loaded, NAV, heated leather, 42,357 kms, Stk #G1054A, $44,395. 1-800-667-0490. www.watrousmainline.com DL#907173. 2012 CHEV ORLANDO 1LT, 7-Pass, 2.4L, 4 cyl., loaded, cloth, Grey, 129,739 kms, Stk#G1050A, $13,395. 1-800-667-0490. www.windandweathershelters.com www.watrousmainline.com DL#907173. COMMERCIAL GRADE Wind and weather 2008 SUBARU OUTBACK Ltd., Turbo, AC, shelter buildings available in widths from leather, 55,000 kms, stk#SK-U0901. Call 20’ to 90’. Prices starting at $2495. If you for our best price! 1-877-373-2662 or have bought an auction building and need to upgrade to more durable material or www.subaruofsaskatoon.ca DL #914077. parts we can help. Located in Yorkton. 2013 CADILLAC ESCALADE luxury, 6.2L Contact Paul at 306-641-5464 or Ladimer loaded, sunroof, low kms, Stk#10666, 306-795-7779. $55,598. 306-882-2691, Rosetown Mainline www.rosetownmainline.net DL 311284 STEEL STORAGE CONTAINERS,

2010 SUBARU FORESTER 2.5L h-4 cyl., 64,262, stk#SK-U01890. Call for our best price! Call 1-877-373-2662, DL #914077, or www.subaruofsaskatoon.ca 2013 GMC TERRAIN SLT2, AWD, 2.4L, I4, loaded, sunroof, Grey, 61,235 kms, Stk#G1516A, $25,395. 1-800-667-0490. www.watrousmainline.com DL#907173. 2015 GMC ACADIA SLT1, AWD, 3.6L, V6, loaded, Nav, heated leather, 48,853 kms, Stk #G1243A, $39,395. 1-800-667-0490. www.watrousmainline.com DL#907173. 2014 BUICK ENCLAVE, AWD, Convenience 3.6L, loaded, cloth, Iridium, 68,628 kms, Stk #G1280A, $32,395. 1-800-667-0490. www.watrousmainline.com DL#907173.

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SPOON COLLECTION, approx. 65,000 2004 CAT D7R-XR, Series II, full canopy, spoons and racks. Serious inquiries only. heated/AC cab, hyd. angle dozer, ripper, 403-809-3791, Calgary, AB. $110,000. 780-983-0936, Calgary, AB. ONLINE ONLY UNRESERVED AUCTION, Aug. 17-24, 2016. Call 306-865-7660, www.championassets.ca 2000 Komatsu PC250LC excavator, needs engine. ONLINE ONLY UNRESERVED AUCTION, CUSTOM SWATHING AND COMBINING, Aug. 17-24, 2016. Call 306-865-7660, Champion cereals and specialty crops. 36’ and 42’ www.championassets.ca 740 motor grader. HoneyBee headers. Murray 306-631-1411. We know that farming is enough of a gamble CLIFF’S USED CRAWLER PARTS. Some so if you want to sell it fast place your ad in older Cats, IH and Allis Chalmers. the Alberta Farmer Express classifieds. It’s a 780-755-2295, Edgerton, AB. Sure Thing. Call our toll-free number today. We have friendly staff ready to help. 1-800665-1362.

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PRIVE BUILDING MOVERS Ltd.! Bonded, licensed for SK. and AB. Fully insured. Moving all types and sizes of buildings. Call Andy 306-625-3827, Ponteix, SK. www.privebuildingmovers.com

EQUIPMENT HAULING. Serving Western Canada and Northwest USA. Call Harvey at 1-877-824-3010 or cell 403-795-1872. Vandenberg Hay Farms Ltd., Nobleford AB. Email: logistics@vandenberghay.ca

2014 JEEP CHEROKEE LTD, 4WD, 3.2L, V6, loaded, NAV, sunroof, 82,117 kms, Stk#G1511A, $26,395. 1-800-667-0490. www.watrousmainline.com DL#907173. 160 ACRES, near Regina, w/yard and busi2011 FORD ESCAPE, silver, price reduced ness opportunity; 3 acre greenhouse op$9999. Call 1-800-667-4414, Wynyard, SK. eration, near Regina, includes home; SW SK. restaurant, lounge includes 15 room www.thoens.com DL #909250. motel; Assiniboia Investment Property 2012 FORD ESCAPE XLT, 4WD, 3.0L, V6, Medical building; 30 minutes from Regina, loaded, sunroof, Grey, 139,627 kms, viable hotel, restaurant/offsale on Hwy 39; Stk#G1227A, $16,395. 1-800-667-0490. Vanguard bar and grill, incl. 3 bdrm. home. www.watrousmainline.com DL#907173. Brian Tiefenbach, 306-536-3269, Colliers Int., Regina, SK. www.collierscanada.com 2012 SUBARU TRIBECA Ltd. H-6 7 pass. AWD, 59,725 kms, stk# SK-3144A. Call for CASH BUSINESS- MAKE $50/hr, part-time. our best price! 1-877-373-2662 or Regina/Southey, Weyburn/Grenfell, Watrous/Lanigan/Humboldt. 306-795-2806. www.subaruofsaskatoon.ca DL #914077.

1-800-667-4515. www.combineworld.com NORDBERG 42” JAW crusher conveyor, $150,000. Pro Ag Sales, 306-441-2030 anytime, North Battleford, SK.

ROAD GRADERS CONVERTED to pull behind large 4 WD tractors, 14’ and 16’ EXCAVATOR ATTACHMENTS IN STOCK. blade widths avail. 306-682-3367, CWK WBM/CAT/CWS. Western Heavy EquipEnt. Humboldt, SK. www.cwenterprises.ca ment, 306-981-3475, Prince Albert, SK.

We also specialize in: agricultural complaints of any nature; Crop ins. appeals; Spray drift; Chemical failure; Residual herbicide; Custom operator issues; Equip. malfunctions. Licensed Agrologist on Staff. For assistance and compensation call

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SASKATOON BERRY FARM including home, and Lucrative Filter Cleaning Business, all on 40 acres. Approx. 18,000 producing bushes. All equipment. 24x70’ freezer building, 20x48’ filter cleaning building. Large greenhouse. Near Carstairs AB. MLS #C4060099. Call Trudy Drever 403-850-1394 or Jim 1-866-651-4479.

2007 CAT D6N LGP Dozer, 9162 hours, 12’ blade, 33.1” shoes, 3 shank hyd. ripper, good condition....$89,900

ONLINE ONLY UNRESERVED AUCTION, Aug. 17-24, 2016. Call 306-865-7660, www.championassets.ca 1996 CAT IT28F wheel loader, QA fork, bucket & snow-blade.

CRAWLER TRACTORS: D65, ANDRES TRUCKING. Ag & heavy equip., KOMATSU 155 w/hyd. angle dozers, sweeps, bins, livestock, towing. Canada/USA. D85, and guarded. 780-307-1120, Clyde, AB. Call/text 306-736-3454, SouthEast, SK. BUCYRUSERIE SCRAPER, 12 yard, good QUICK SHIFT TRUCKING LTD. Heavy equip. hauling, pilot and Hotshot services. cond., $8500. Call for info 306-338-2750, or text 306-560-0234, Wadena, SK. 1 990 V O LV O TAND EM Air seeders & other farm machinery. ComDe tro it60 Se rie s ,350 H.P.,1 3 s pd ., petitive rates. Will travel. Owner operator, JOHN DEERE WHEEL LOADERS: 2013, 304, Ray Hammel call 306-460-7737, Brock, SK. 1 1 R22.5 tire s ,8.5’x20’x55” W e s te rn only 700 hrs; 544J, quick atttach and In d u s trie s b o x,ho is t,ro lltarp,w hite ,b lu e LONG LAKE TRUCKING, two units, custom forks; and 644J. 780-307-1120, Clyde, AB. b o x. STK #M 7239 Sa le P ric e $38,995 Back-Track InvesTIgaTIons hay hauling. Call 306-567-7100, Imperial, BAILIFF SEIZURE ONLINE AUCTION: 1-866-882-4779. www.backtrackcanada.com SK. Saskatoon 7 Cat light tower/generators, ROUND BALE PICKING and hauling, small Genie 1930 lift, Wacker DPU6055 packer, W ATRO US M AINLINE We know that farming is enough of a gamble or large loads. Travel anywhere. Also hay 1- Forest River tandem mens/ladies M O TO R PRO D UCTS LTD . so if you want to sell it fast place your ad in for sale. 306-382-0785, Vanscoy, SK. portable washroom, New unused Bobcat grapple. bailiffservices@sasktel.net H IG H W AY #2 EA ST – W ATRO US,SK the Alberta Farmer Express classifieds. It’s a Sure Thing. Call our toll-free number today. We have friendly staff ready to help. 1-800ONLINE ONLY UNRESERVED AUCTION, 306-946-3336 665-1362. Aug. 17-24, 2016. Call 306-865-7660, w w w .w atrousm ainline.com MULCHING- TREES, BRUSH, Stumps. www.championassets.ca Tandem axle Call today 306-933-2950. Visit us at: tool van trailer, w/JD 25 KWA genset. DL#907173 www.maverickconstruction.ca LAND CLEARING. Rock picking and dig- ONLINE ONLY UNRESERVED AUCTION, FARM/CORPORATE PROJECTS. Call A.L. Go public with an ad in the Alberta Farmer stone piles, brushing, fencing, demo- Aug. 17-24, 2016. Call 306-865-7660, Express classifieds. Phone 1-800-665-1362. Management Group for all your borrowing ging, www.championassets.ca CAT D8N and lease requirements. 306-790-2020, lition. 306-382-0785, Vanscoy, SK. dozer, 2nd owner, vg condition. Regina, SK. REGULATION DUGOUTS: 120x60x14’, $2000; 160x60x14’, $2950; 180x60x14’, JOHN DEERE HYDRAULIC EXCAVATORS: Looking for a hand around the farm? Place a $3450; 200x60x14’, $3950; Larger sizes 270 w/thumb, 350 w/thumb and 450. help wanted ad in the classifieds. Call 1-800- available. Travel incl. in Sask. Gov’t grants 780-307-1120, Clyde, AB. 665-1362. available. 306-222-8054, Saskatoon, SK. ONLINE ONLY UNRESERVED AUCTION, DEBTS, BILLS AND charge accounts too NEUFELD ENT. CORRAL CLEANING, Aug. 17-24, 2016. Call 306-865-7660, LEAFCUTTER BEE SHELTERS and wooden high? Need to resolve prior to spring? Call Champion nesting trays (stackable). Call Michael us to develop a professional mediation payloader, Bobcat with rubber tracks and www.championassets.ca vertical beater spreaders. Phone 726A motor grader, IV VHP, 12’ mol306-874-9221, 306-874-8032, Naicam, SK plan, resolution plan or restructuring plan. 306-220-5013, 306-467-5013, Hague, SK. board, snow. Call toll free 1-888-577-2020. LOOKING FOR EQUIPMENT? BRUSH MULCHING. The fast, effective SEC STONE OR STUMP rake, to fit on Track way to clear land. Four season service, Hoe, hardly used. For more information competitive rates, 275 HP unit, also avail. call 306-620-2218, Ituna, SK. TRY trackhoe with thumb, multiple bucket atFARM CHEMICAL/ SEED COMPLAINTS tachments. Bury rock and brush piles and ONLINE ONLY UNRESERVED AUCTION, We also specialize in: agricultural com- fence line clearing. Borysiuk Contracting Aug. 17-24, 2016. Call 306-865-7660, plaints of any nature; Crop ins. appeals; Inc., www.bcisk.ca Prince Albert, SK., www.championassets.ca 2005 Wabash Spray drift; Chemical failure; Residual her- 306-960-3804. trailer, TA 53’ twin, cooler reefer van. SCAN TO DOWNLOAD THE APP »» bicide; Custom operator issues; Equip. malfunction. Ph. Back-Track Investigations CUSTOM LIQUID MANURE hauling, 3 1996 CAT IT28, Cat loader, $38,000. Call 1-866-882-4779 for assistance and tanks available. Contact George in Hague, Can-Am Truck Export Ltd 1-800-938-3323, SK. 306-227-5757. Delisle, SK. compensation. backtrackcanada.com

2015 GMC YUKON 6.2L Denali, Stk#49879. Was $71,598, Now $65,598! Call Rosetown Mainline 306-882-2691, www.rosetownmainline.net DL #311284.

2012 GMC ACADIA Denali, AWD, 3.6L, V6, loaded, sunroof, leather, 104,285 kms, Stk#G1439A, $32,395. 1-800-667-0490. www.watrousmainline.com DL#907173.

PROFITABLE & GROWING LIVESTOCK AUCTION FACILITY for sale: Providing an opportunity for area farmers to market their livestock in SE Saskatchewan. Family owned and operated since 2004 when purchased from previous owners. Owners have transitioned from a monthly horse sale venue to include a regular cattle sale venue. Sales include: regular cattle sales, bred cow sales, dispersal sales, bred heifer show & sales, Paint & Quarter horse breeder production sales and sheep & goat sales. With increased number of animals for sale, this operation has grown to require expansion in equipment such as computerized scale/office equipment. Also due to growth the owners have increased their holding capacity by increasing the pens to 100. At capacity the total number of head would be up to 2500. This family business is a well known, highly regarded business and is in a highly desirable location in SE Sask. with loyal staff and clients. We have an experienced and dedicated auctioneer working with us. With continued strength in the livestock industry, there remains good growth potential. Reason for selling is owners have largely diversified on their family farm operation and are looking at focusing on that business operation. Serious Inquiries only. Call 306-539-4090, Saskatchewan.

2002 KOMATSU WA380-3L WHEEL loader, low hrs., 4 yd. bucket, tires 23.5x25- 90%, exc. cond. Call 306-921-7583, Melfort, SK. 2010 CAT 938H wheel loader, 5900 hours, excellent cond., $104,000. 780-983-0936, Calgary, AB. ATTACHMENTS PARTS COMPONENTS for construction equipment. Attachments for dozers, excavators and wheel loaders. Used, Re-built, Surplus, and New equipment parts and major components. Call Western Heavy Equipment 306-981-3475, Prince Albert, SK. ONLINE ONLY UNRESERVED AUCTION, Aug. 17-24, 2016. Call 306-865-7660, www.championassets.ca 1992 Western Star heavy truck, 15’ gravel B&H. 2012 DIRECTIONAL DRILL, JT100 Ditch Witch, 4400 hrs, as new, all att. and reemers, $350,000. 780-307-1120, Clyde, AB. HYDRAULIC SCRAPERS: LEVER 60, 70, 80, and 435, 4 to 30 yd. available. Rebuilt for years of trouble-free service. Lever Holdings Inc. 306-682-3332 Muenster, SK. ONLINE ONLY UNRESERVED AUCTION, Aug. 17-24, 2016. Call 306-865-7660, www.championassets.ca 1974 IHC 4300 Transtar heavy truck, T/A. W20C CASE, 1983 payloader, 6600 hrs., grapple fork, 2200 hrs. on motor and trans., tires- 95%, always shedded, vg, $32,000. 306-648-7766, Gravelbourg, SK.

HANCOCK 282, Paddle scraper, SP, 453 Detroit diesel, Cockshutt trans, 10 yd. box, $12,000. 403-380-0174, 403-381-3344, Coalhurst, AB. brucelook0@gmail.com CAT D6R LGP, ripper with 3 shanks, PAT blade, full canopy, screened cab, $115,000. 780-983-0936, Calgary, AB.

GENIE BUCKET LIFT 60/34, $34,300. For all your bucket lifts, telehandlers, and skidsteers call D.B. Equipment, 403-396-7078, Medicine Hat, AB. dbequipmentsales.com 5 YARD PULL SCRAPER, good condition, new blade, fresh paint, $5000. Call 306-335-2777, Lemberg, SK. 2011 HITACHI ZX270 LC-3 hyd. excavator, brand new UC, hyd. thumb, 2 buckets, catwalks, positive air shutoff. 587-991-6605, Edmonton, AB.

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2012 Deere 250G LC 5866 hrs, 32” shoes, 11’ 10” arm, 64” bucket, other attachments available, good condition....$149,800 1-800-667-4515. www.combineworld.com ONLINE ONLY UNRESERVED AUCTION, Aug. 17-24, 2016. Call 306-865-7660, www.championassets.ca CAT 140G motor grader, front dozer & sno-wing.

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ENVIRO FUEL TANK, split tank w/cat walk and stairway. Gas capacity 7116L, diesel cap. 28,823L, double wrapped, c/w meters and pumps, $30,000. 306-672-3516 or 306-672-7502, Gull Lake, SK.

HYDRAULIC PULL SCRAPERS 10 to 25 yds., exc. cond.; Loader and scraper tires, custom conversions available. Looking for Cat cable scrapers. Quick Drain Sales Ltd., 306-231-7318, 306-682-4520 Muenster SK

3406B, N14, SERIES 60, running engines and parts. Call Yellowhead Traders, 306-896-2882, Churchbridge, SK.

BOND SEA CONTAINERS. New, used and modified sea containers. All sizes avail. Buy, rent or lease. Call Bond today PORTABLE GRAIN RINGS made of steel. 306-373-2236, joe@bondind.com or visit New 20 gauge wide-corr steel sheets 48”H. www.bondind.com Sizes from 3650 bu., $2072 to 83,000 bu., $11,447 including hardware. All sizes in stock. All rings 4’H. Best quality available. Canadian made quality silver cone shaped tarps avail. for all sizes. All tarps in stock. Complete packages include freight to any major point in Western Canada. Overnight delivery to most major points in Western Canada. Willwood Industries toll free 1-866-781-9560, fax 306-781-0108. For all pricing, details, pictures visit our website: www.willwood.ca

WESTEEL ROSCO Bins Two 3350’s; 290 CUMMINS, 350 Detroit, 671 Detroit, USED One 2750. All with new style doors. Series 60 cores. 306-539-4642, Regina, SK $.60/bu OBO. 306-648-7766, Gravelbourg. RUNNING ENGINES: 330 CAT; 3306 Cat power unit c/w rad and skid; 6V71 power unit; Rebuilt 353 Detroit. Western Diesel, 306-280-4132, Saskatoon, SK. DIESEL ENGINES, OVERHAUL kits and parts for most makes. Cat, CIH, Cummins, Detroit, Mack. M&M Equipment Ltd., Parts and Service phone: 306-543-8377, fax: 306-543-2111, Regina, SK. WANTED DIESEL CORES: ISX and N14 Cummins, C15 Cats, Detroits Ddec 3, 4, DD15. Can-Am Truck 1-800-938-3323. USED, REBUILT or NEW engines. Specializing in Cummins, have all makes, large inventory of parts, re-powering is our speBN1805RL HOPPER BOTTOM bin pkg. incl. cialty. 1-877-557-3797, Ponoka, AB. anchors, 24” air and skids, 4900 bu., $15,995. Call Jason’s Agri-Motive, 306-472-3159. www.jasonsagri-motive.ca FARM AND INDUSTRIAL ELECTRICAL 4- 1650 BU Westeel Rosco bins, 2 on wood motor sales, service and parts. Also sale floors, 2 on concrete; 3300 bu on concrete of, and repairs to, all makes and sizes of 306-231-8355, 306-944-4325, Bruno, SK. pumps and phase converters, etc. Tisdale Motor Rewinding 1984 Ltd., 2015 CIM BIN TRANSPORT TRAILER 306-873-2881, fax 306-873-4788, 1005A- 17,000 lb. cap., 32’ bed accommodates up 111th Ave., Tisdale, SK. tmr@sasktel.net to 21’ dia. bin. For factory direct pricing Website: www.tismtrrewind.com and options call 306-682-2505, Humboldt, SK. or www.cim-ltd.ca 2015 CIM BIN Cranes (Westeel design), lb. capacity. For factory direct pricing PRE-ENGINEERED STEEL BUILDINGS for 8000 options call 306-682-2505, Humboldt, all your agricultural, equestrian, industrial, and shop or storage needs. Call 306-249-2355 SK. or www.cim-ltd.ca for a free quote. Montana Construction www.montanasteelbuilders.ca Saskatoon. INSULATED FARM SHOP packages or built on site, for early booking call 1-800-667-4990 or visit our website: www.warmanhomecentre.com AFAB INDUSTRIES POST frame buildings. For the customer that prefers quality. TEMPORARY GRAIN BINS, selected 3/8” 1-888-816-AFAB (2322), Rocanville, SK. fir plywood with all holes drilled. Wood from 1750 bu., $431 to 11,700 bu., STEEL CLADDING SALE: New Grade A sizes including hardware. All sizes in stock. 29 gauge white-white metal cladding 3/4” $852 All rings high. Best quality avail. Canahigh rib cut to your length for only dian made4’quality silver cone shaped tarps .75¢/sq.ft. All accessories, fasteners and available for all sizes. All tarps in stock. flashings are available. Call Prairie Steel in Complete packages include freight to any Clavet, SK., 1-888-398-7150, or email major point in Western Canada. Overnight buildings@prairiesteel.com delivery to most major points in Western 100’x200’x22’ Steel Farm Building. Ready Canada. Willwood Industries toll free for set-up on your farm today. Foundation 1-866-781-9560, fax 306-781-0108. For specs can be supplied. Includes 26 gauge pricing, details, pics: www.willwood.ca ext. sheeting and trims, $153,900 plus 8- 1900 BU. TWISTER bins, Micada hoptax. Add doors and insulation as needed. pers, Micada double skids; 6 w/18” full air, Other sizes available. 1-888-398-7150 or 3 HP, 220V fans; 2 bins without air. All email buildings@prairiesteel.com w/grain level indicators and OPI cables. BEHLEN STEEL BUILDINGS, quonsets, 306-369-7724, 306-369-7794, Bruno, SK. convex and rigid frame straight walls, BOOK NOW, TAKE DELIVERY, DON’T grain tanks, metal cladding, farm- com- PAY UNTIL NOVEMBER, 2016. Top mercial. Construction and concrete crews. quality MERIDIAN bins. All prices include: Guaranteed workmanship. Call your Saska- skid, ladders to ground, manhole, set-up toon and Northwest Behlen Distributor, and delivery within set radius. Meridian Janzen Steel Buildings, 306-242-7767, Hopper combos: 3500 bushel, $10,450. Osler, SK. SPECIAL: 5000 bu., $13,990. We manusuperior quality hoppers and steel DIAMOND CANVAS SHELTERS, sizes facture for all makes and sizes. Know what ranging from 15’ wide to 120’ wide, any floors you are investing in. Call and find out why length. Call Bill 780-986-5548, Leduc, AB. our product quality and price well exceeds www.starlinesales.com the competition. We also stock replacement lids for all makes and models of bins. WANTED: OLDER STEEL quonsets, any size, Standard Steel, Behlen, or Fairford. Leasing available. Hoffart Services Inc., 306-957-2033, Odessa, SK. 306-745-6140 306-745-7530 Esterhazy SK FOR ALL YOUR grain storage, hopper cone and steel floor requirements contact: Kevin’s Custom Ag in Nipawin, SK. Toll free: 1-888-304-2837. SUPERIOR BINS: Hopper bottoms from 3300 to 12,000 bu.; 18’ 5000 bu. combo at $11,800. Middle Lake Steel 306-367-4306 or 306-367-2408, Middle Lake, SK. 3- WESTEEL 3300 bu. bins, poor wooden floors, $600/ea. Contact 306-834-7759, SUMMER SPECIAL on all post or stud Kerrobert, SK. frame farm buildings. Choose: sliding BROCK (BUTLER) GRAIN BIN PARTS doors, overhead doors, or bi-fold doors. and accessories available at Rosler ConNew-Tech Construction Ltd. Phone: struction. 306-933-0033, Saskatoon, SK. 306-220-2749, Hague, SK. CUSTOM GRAIN BIN MOVING, all types STRAIGHT WALL BUILDING packages or up to 22’ diameter. 10% spring discount. built on site. For early booking call Accurate estimates. Sheldon’s Hauling, 1-800-667-4990 or visit our website: 306-961-9699, Prince Albert, SK. www.warmanhomecentre.com 5- 5000 PLUS bu. Westeel bins, 2- 4000 WOOD POST BUILDING packages or built bu. bins, plus 3- 2200 on hoppers w/bason site. For early booking call es. Call 306-921-9920, Melfort, SK. 1-800-667-4990 or visit our website: CHIEF WESTLAND AND CARADON BIN www.warmanhomecentre.com extensions, sheets, stiffeners, etc. Now POLE BARNS, WOODSTEEL packages, available. Call Bill, 780-986-5548, Leduc, hog, chicken and dairy barns. Construction AB. www.starlinesales.com and concrete crews available. Mel or Scott, MR Steel Construction, 306-978-0315, LIFETIME LID OPENERS. We are a stocking dealer for Boundary Trail Lifetime Lid Hague, SK. Openers, 18” to 39”. Rosler Construction 2000 Inc., 306-933-0033, Saskatoon, SK.

2004 BRENT 1084, tandem walking axle, WANTED: JD 7810 c/w FEL & 3-PTH; SP always shedded, 1000 bu., rubber and or PTO bale wagon; JD or IHC end wheel flighting good, green in color, $42,500. drills. Small square baler. 403-394-4401. Call Chad 306-741-7743, Swift Current, SK ATTENTION! WANTED: Do you have a 7” WHEATHEART BIN sweep, like new; NEW 2016 ARMSTRONG 750 bu. 4 wheel 640, 650, or 660 damaged baler? We need Westfield 8”x51’, PTO; Brandt 7”x40’ grain cart, $26,900. K&L Equipment and a cab control panel for this type of baler. w/motor; 4”x16’ w/electric motor. Call Auto, Ladimer, 306-795-7779, Ituna, SK. 780-405-8089, Tofield, AB. 306-492-4642, Clavet, SK. 278 NEW HOLLAND square baler, 1/4 turn. KILBRO 950 BU. grain cart, new tires, 2009 BRANDT AUGER, 13x70, electric tarp and paint, field ready, $18,000. Call 306-460-9440, Smiley, SK. mover w/remotes, hyd. winch, reverser, 306-731-7235, Earl Grey, SK. light, good cond., $13,500. 306-921-6697, 306-921-8498, Melfort, SK. MERIDIAN AUGERS IN STOCK: swings, truck loading, Meridian SP movers. Call Hoffart Services Inc., Odessa, SK., 306-957-2033.

MERIDIAN AUGER REBATE: Up to $2000 off. Large inventory. Call for pricing. WANTED: CARTER DAY #3 Uniflow Indent 306-648-3321, Gravelbourg, SK. cleaner. 306-862-3573, Nipawin, SK. SAKUNDIAK GRAIN AUGERS available with self-propelled mover kits and bin DUAL SCREEN ROTARY grain cleaners, sweeps. Contact Kevin’s Custom Ag in Ni- great for pulse crops, best selection in Western Canada. 306-946-7923, Young SK pawin, SK. Toll free 1-888-304-2837.

2010 DEGELMAN SA1820 Sidearm, 1000 PTO output, clearance lights, good condition, $11,900. Call 1-800-667-4515. www.combineworld.com 2007 CASE/IH HDX 18’ haybine, manual reverser, steel crimpers, good condition, $16,900. 306-883-9230, Leoville, SK.

2012 WHEATHEART 13x74 swing auger, CUSTOM COLOR SORTING chickpeas to like new, electric swing, hyd. winch, rever- mustard. Cert. organic and conventional. 306-741-3177, Swift Current, SK. ser, $17,500. 306-493-7871, Harris, SK.

BEAVER CONTAINER SYSTEMS, new and used sea containers, all sizes. REMOTE CONTROL SWING AUGER 306-220-1278, Saskatoon and Regina, SK. movers, trailer chute openers, endgate and hoist systems, wireless full bin alarms, 20’ TO 53’ CONTAINERS. New, used and swing belt movers, wireless TractorCams, modified. Available Winnipeg, MB; Regina motorized utility carts. All shipped directly and Saskatoon, SK. www.g-airservices.ca to you. Safety, convenience, reliability. 306-933-0436. Kramble Industries at 306-933-2655, CONTAINERS FOR SALE OR RENT: All Saskatoon, SK. or www.kramble.net sizes. Now in stock: 50 used, 53’ steel and 2013 SAKUNDIAK 10x66 swing auger, insulated SS. 306-861-1102, Radville, SK. $11,500; 2012 Sakundiak 12x72 swing auger, $13,000. 780-679-7795, Camrose, AB.

2009 BRANDT 110x13 HP w/2012 pit express, not used last 3 yrs, c/w orig. swing auger, $26,500. 306-873-7786, Bjorkdale.

2007 MF 9430 w/30’ draper deader 6 CLELAND DOUBLE spiral separators, fair #W22408A, 1108 hrs, 30’ center delivery condition, $3000. Call 306-335-2280, $59,000. 306-864-3667, Kinistino, SK. or www.farmworld.ca Lemberg, SK 2012 MACDON M155 w/30’ draper header #W22651A, 236 hrs., D50 30’ single reel $123,600. 306-922-2525, Prince Albert, SUPERB GRAIN DRYERS. In stock dryers SK. or www.farmworld.ca at winter prices. Call Grant Service Ltd. 306-272-4195, Foam Lake, SK. 2003 MASSEY FERGUSON 220XL, c/w 22.5’ draper header, UII PU reel, mounted swath roller, 1137 hrs., $40,000 OBO. Can deliver. Call 780-841-3708, La Crete, AB. TIM GRAIN VAC REPAIR Used REM grain vac’s: 2700, 3700 and 2500. All have gone 1997 MACDON 2930, dual range, turbo, through shop for repairs. 306-784-2407, Cummins, 3100 hrs., 972 header, 21’, dbl. knife drive, triple delivery, PU reel, gauge 306-772-1004, leave msg. Herbert, SK. wheels, $35,000. 403-597-3431, Clive, AB. CONVEYAIR GRAIN VACS, parts, acces- 2014 MACDON M155 w/35’ draper header sories. Call Bill 780-986-5548, Leduc, AB. #W22653A, 129 hrs., 35’ D65 triple delivwww.starlinesales.com ery header, $161,000. 306-922-2525, Prince Albert, SK. or www.farmworld.ca

2010 BRANDT 13x70 HP swing away, hyd. KEHO/ GRAIN GUARD Aeration Sales hopper winch, elec. hopper mover, light and Service. R.J. Electric, Avonlea, SK. Call kit, $16,500. 306-459-7767, Ogema, SK. 306-868-2199 or cell 306-868-7738. 2010 BRANDT 1390 HP swing auger, KEHO/ GRAIN GUARD/ OPI STORMAX. very clean, $16,500. Contact Chad For sales and service east central SK. and 306-741-7743, Swift Current, SK. MB., call Gerald Shymko, Calder, SK., SAKUNDIAK 7”x52’ AUGER, c/w 18 HP 306-742-4445 or toll free 1-888-674-5346. Briggs & Stratton start motor, $2000 OBO. HESSTON 565 ROUND baler, good cond., $4500. 306-634-7920, 306-421-1753, 306-675-4566, 306-795-7382, Leross, SK. Estevan, SK AUGERS: NEW and USED: Wheatheart, BUILD YOUR OWN conveyors, 6”, 7”, 8” Westfield, Westeel augers; Auger SP kits; GOOSENECK SELF-UNLOADING round bale and 10” end units available; Transfer con- Batco conveyors; Wheatheart post pound- trailer, hauls 10 bales, sideways unload, veyors and bag conveyors or will custom ers. Good prices, leasing available. Call can be pulled with a pickup, $5000. Rosbuild. Call for prices. Master Industries 1-866-746-2666. thern, SK. 306-232-3442 or 306-232-5688 Inc. www.masterindustries.ca Phone STORM SEED TREATING auger, 6 hrs. CASE/IH RBX 561 round baler, 1000 PTO, 1-866-567-3101, Loreburn, SK. use, works excellent, just doesn’t fit opera- good condition, $4500 OBO. Call 2011 BATCO 20105 swing w/hydraulic tion, $26,500. 403-899-4166, Carstairs, AB 306-395-2668, 306-681-7610, Chaplin, SK. swing and lift, excellent condition, $33,000 13x71 PLUS WESTFIELD with hydraulic NEW IDEA 4865 5x6, hyd. PU, rubber Phone 306-648-3622, Gravelbourg, SK. mover on swingout, excellent, $10,500. mount teeth, 2300 bales, shedded, good. BATCO CONVEYORS, new and used, 306-960-3000, St. Louis, SK. 306-944-4325, 306-231-8355, Bruno, SK. grain augers and SP kits. Delivery and 1988 SAKUNDIAK 41’x7, B&S 18 HP, $750. leasing available. 1-866-746-2666. VERMEER 605M ROUND baler, monitor, 306-738-2173, Riceton, SK. kicker, new pickup, good cond, field ready, 2013 GRAINMAX AUGER, 13x85, c/w bin $15,000. 306-335-7875, Lemberg, SK. sensor, vg shape, $15,000 OBO. Flaxcombe NH 273 SQUARE BALER w/hydraulic tenMERIDIAN 300 TON SS liquid fertilizer SK., call 306-463-3113, 306-463-8176. sion, shedded, field ready, exc. cond. tank, 2- 3” SS valves, like new, $42,500. 2012 SAKUNDIAK HD8-1600, 52’, exc. $1950 OBO. 306-280-4020, Saskatoon, SK. 306-921-6697, 306-921-8498, Melfort, SK. shape, Hawes mover kit (2 wheel), Kohler 1997 FORD TENDER TRUCK, C10 Cat, 10 29 EFI HP, electric clutch, $12,000; 2013 JOHN DEERE 535 round baler, shedded, spd., fresh safety, c/w 2010 16’ Rayman Sakundiak HD8-1400, 46”, excellent, good condition, bale kicker, hydraulic PU. tender box 3 comp., side fold auger with 2’ Hawes mover kit (4 wheels), Kohler 27 HP Call 306-228-7556, Unity, SK. extension, stainless flighting, roll tarp, V-Twin, elec. clutch, $13,000. Bruno, SK. 306-369-7724, 306-369-7794. $50,000. Call 403-994-7754, Olds, AB. 1980’s NEW HOLLAND 1032 bale wagon, good working condition, $5000 OBO. LOOKING FOR A floater or tender? Call me 403-553-2151, Pincher Creek, AB. first. 36 years experience. Loral parts, new and used. Call 403-650-7967, Calgary, AB. 2007 MAINERO 9’ grain bagger, hyd. 2000 CASE/IH 8465 round baler, auto. tie, brakes, exc. cond., $14,900; 2007 Akron 5x6 baler, vg condition, $7500. Call E180T extractor, 9-10’ bags, exc. cond., 306-861-4592, Fillmore, SK $17,900. 780-206-1234, Barrhead, AB. NEW HOLLAND 116 haybine, good condiMK 130-61 WESTFIELD auger, good condi2014 LOFTNESS, GL System 10 with swing tion. Call 306-642-8111, Rockglen, SK. tion, $5800. 780-233-2222, Sangudo, AB. away truck unloading auger. Incl. optional Hit our readers where it counts… in the clas- road transport system for highway travel. Looking for a hand around the farm? Place a sifieds. Place your ad in the Alberta Farmer Has only filled 25 bags, stored inside. Call help wanted ad in the classifieds. Call 1-800Express classifed section. 1-800-665-1362. 665-1362. Roy Bailey, 306-935-4702, Milden, SK.

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1997 CASE/IH 8825 HP 30’ SP swather, SN #CFH0127052, 2242 hrs., double knife drive, shiftable drapers for DS, poly skid plates, New UII PU reel in 2012, rear weights, poly swath roller, rear hitch mounted w/1 7/8” ball, shedded, $25,000. Call 306-377-2002, Herschel, SK. 2005 9220 30’ MF swather, 1000 hrs., double swath, excellent, $55,000. Call 306-567-8614, Davidson, SK. CASE/IH 8230 PT SWATHER, 30’ with UII PU reel . 306-460-9440, Smiley, SK. 1983 MASSEY FERGUSON swather, 25’, field ready, some new parts. Call 306-492-4642, Clavet, SK.

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2001 CASE/IH 8230, 30’ PT w/PU reels, knife drive assembly redone, good cond., $7000. Call 306-782-7347, Ebenezer, SK. PICKUP REEL PARTS WAREHOUSE: MacDon, UII, JD, Hart Carter, CNH, AGCO. We distribute parts for all PU reels. Call 1-800-667-4515. www.combineworld.com 2003 MASSEY 220XL, 30’, 1840 hrs., Outback STS AutoSteer, exc. cond., $38,000 OBO. 780-385-0536, Killam, AB. 8100 HESSTON, double swath, PU reel, new canvases, guards and knife, field ready. 306-322-4755, Rose Valley, SK. 590 JOHN DEERE 36’ PT, good condition. Call 306-642-8111, Rockglen, SK.

2008 8010, 1398 sep. hrs., long auger, loaded, new rotor, 2016 PU header, shedded, exc. cond. Terre Bonne Seed Farm, 306-921-8594, 306-752-4810, Melfort, SK. 1996 CASE/IH 2188, 1950 sep. hrs., very good, $52,000; 2001 HoneyBee 30’, 1999 MACDON 2920 w/30’ draper header $20,000. Call 306-563-8482. #W22404C, 2660 hrs 30’ 962 header, center delivery, PU reel, $29,900. Humboldt, 2- 1982 IHC 1480 combines, recent new 12’ pickups, best of maintenance and serSK, 306-682-9920 or www.farmworld.ca vice, shedded. 403-804-4737, Strathmore. CIH 8230 PT 30’ batt reels, very little use, new cond., always shedded, $4500. CASE/IH 2188, Super 8 Victory PU, AFX rotor, HD rotor cone, hopper topper, Rede306-675-4883, 306-331-7456, Lipton, SK kop chopper, extensive work done 5 yrs. 2013 MF 9740 w/36’ draper header ago, well maintained, shedded. Kenneth #W22657B, 180 hrs., 36’ center delivery Appleby 780-914-0783, Beaver County, AB header, $127,000. 306-922-2525, Prince 2002 2388 CASE/IH, 3063 eng. hrs., 2515 Albert, SK. or www.farmworld.ca rotor hrs., very nice shape, always shed2009 JD 4895, 36’ HoneyBee header, ded, $70,000 OBO. Wayne Nickason good cond., 1100 hrs. on swather, 800 on 306-378-7336, Wiseton, SK. header, AutoSteer ready, factory transport, 1999 CASE/IH 2388 with Swathmaster $62,500. 780-841-7508, LaCrete, AB. PU, #HN3133B, 2819 hrs., 2129 threshing 2- 50’ CASE/IH piggyback double swath hrs, $68,000. 306-682-9920, Humboldt, swathers, 1 for parts, 1 good, $6000 for SK. or www.farmworld.ca both OBO. 306-460-9027, 306-460-4462, 1998 2188, 4340 eng./3327 sep. hrs., 306-463-3480, Flaxcombe, SK. specialty rotor, sent through shop 2015, IH 4000 24’ SP swather, AC, air seat, PU $26,000. 306-231-8999, Humboldt, SK. reel, big tires, $4500. 306-634-7920, 2011 CIH 8210 w/3016 PU, PN3305B, 306-421-1753, Estevan, SK. $250,000. 306-922-2525, Prince Albert, NEW MF WR9735, 30’, UII PU reel, SK. or www.farmworld.ca fore/aft, axle susp., 130 HP, $91,000 ONLINE ONLY UNRESERVED AUCTION, OBO. 306-699-2442, McLean, SK. Aug. 17-24, 2016. Call 306-865-7660, Case/IH 2006 CASE/IH WDX1202 w/36’ draper www.championassets.ca header #W22816B, 1057 hours, $63,000. 1680 combine, Victory PU, shedded. 306-864-3667, Kinistino, SK. or 2006 CASE/IH 2388, field ready, shedwww.farmworld.ca ded, 1486 threshing hours, $110,000. Call 2012 CIH WD1903 swather, 539 eng. hrs., 306-567-8081, Davidson, SK. big rubber, deluxe cab, never smoked in, 190 HP, 6 cyl., 36’ dbl. knife drive and dbl. 1983 CASE/IH 1480 SP, 3998 eng. hrs., reel drive, hyd. fore/aft, dual shears, shed- hyd. reverser, tires- good, shedded, field ready, $6500; 810 24’ straight cut header, ded. 306-463-8669, Kindersley, SK. $1000. Call 306-753-7094, Macklin, SK. 2002 MF 220XL, 30’ header, UII PU reel, shedded, mint condition, 1087 hrs. Call 1460 ROTARY IHC, shedded, reverser, good condition, $5500. 780-663-2201, 306-228-7556, Unity, SK. 780-679-5606, Ryley, AB. 885 MASSEY SP, gas, 1700 hrs., 30’, 66” opening, PU reel, HD wobble box, dual 1994 CIH 1688, internal chopper, straw Roto-sheers, new canvases, spare parts. and chaff spreader, hopper topper. Recent repairs incl: all shaker bushings, hydro 306-335-2777, Lemberg, SK. pump, top and bottom rotor bearings and 2013 MF 9725 w/30’ draper header rear tires, shedded, field ready, $17,000 #N22068A, 174 hrs., 30’ center delivery OBO. 306-744-7663, Saltcoats, SK. $98,000. 306-864-3667, Kinistino, SK. or 2009 CASE/IH 7120, 1475 threshing hrs., www.farmworld.ca 16’ PU header, 520 duals, lateral tilt, fine 2005 NH HW325 with 36’ draper header, cut chopper, engine air filter, updated, var. #HN3119A, 1926 hours, $56,000. speed feeder, shedded, $160,000. Eskdale 306-864-3667, Kinistino, SK. or Acres Inc., Leross, SK. 306-795-7493, 306-795-7747, 306-795-7208. www.farmworld.ca JD 2360 SWATHER, 18’, new canvases, CASE 2388 w/PU header, chopper, AFX roknife and wobble box just rebuilt, 2010 tor, field monitor, Greenlighted, exc. $57,000. 403-347-2266 or hours, very nice unit, always shedded. cond., 403-848-4827, Red Deer, AB. Phone cell 403-318-4706, Eckville, AB. MF 9420, SP, 30’, 989 hrs, UII PU reels, 1979 IH 1460 combine, field ready, $7000 $55,000.; JD 590, PT, 30’, batt reels, exc. OBO; Versatile PT #10 swather w/extra cond., $4500. Both shedded. Retired. Call parts, $600 OBO. Call or text Les 403-548-5758, Golden Prairie, SK. 306-493-7871, Harris, SK. 1997 CIH 6000 w/25’ draper header #PN3020D, 3893 hrs., 25’ shift header, $15,000. 306-922-2525, Prince Albert, SK. or www.farmworld.ca 1996 MACDON SP swather, 30’ 960 header, PU reel, Cummins turbo 2 spd, original owner, 3800 hrs., field ready, $25,000. 306-224-4777, Corning, SK.

1992 1640, 1402 eng. hrs., c/w 1015 7belt PU, $9500. 1010 25’ straight cut header available. 306-429-2820, Glenavon, SK. 1994 CASE/IH 1688, 5875 eng. hrs., spec. rotor, through shop in 2012, $13,000. Call 306-231-8999, Humboldt, SK.

2005 NH CR970 with Swathmaster PU, 1994 MF 8460 CONVENTIONAL, 2606 hrs., #PN3202B, 2312 hours, $89,000. Mercedes, Rake-Up PU, shedded, good. 306-922-2525, Prince Albert, SK. or 306-944-4325, 306-231-8355, Bruno, SK. www.farmworld.ca MF 550, Perkins dsl hydro, MF PU header, 2005 NH CR9060 with Swathmaster PU, Melroe 378 PU, $3000 OBO. 306-858-7345 #HN3375B, 2781 hrs., 2295 threshing or 306-867-9899, Lucky Lake, SK. hours, $75,000. 306-682-9920, Humboldt, MF 860 combine, 6 cyl. Perkins standard, SK. or www.farmworld.ca new radiator, combination header, good shape, $10,000 OBO. Call 306-497-2917, Blaine Lake, SK. 2005 GLEANER R75 w/Swathmaster PU, #N22511D, 2750 hrs., 16’ PU, $99,000. 306-864-3667, Kinistino, SK. or 2- 1985 8920 White combines, shedded, www.farmworld.ca well maintained. 306-675-6012, Kelliher, 2004 GLEANER 475 w/Swathmaster PU, SK. #N225110, 2750 hrs., 16’ PU, $99,000. 306-864-3667, Kinistino, SK. or www.farmworld.ca 1976 GLEANER L 24’ straight cut header, duals, chopper, PU, transport, open to offers. Call 306-693-9847, Moose Jaw, SK.

2 CWS AIR REELS, to fit 30’ headers, used 2011 GLEANER A6 with Swathmaster PU on 400 acres only, $15,000 for both OBO. #PN3014C, 836 hours, $255,000. 403-641-3716, Bassano, AB. 306-922-2525, Prince Albert, SK. or www.farmworld.ca 2002 MACDON 872 ADAPTER for CAT Lexion and Claas, $7900. Call 306-693-9847, Moose Jaw, SK. 2012 S680, 615 PU, 800 sep. hrs., prem. CASE/IH MODEL 1010 straight cut header, chopper, Michelins, Greenlight June 2016, 25’, batt reel, $4900 OBO. Call 780-608-9024, Tofield, AB. $310,000. 780-679-7635, New Norway AB. 1998 JD 9610, 2900 sep. hrs., 4040 eng. hrs., chaff spreader, hopper topper, recent rub bars and concave, vg shape, well maintained, field ready, c/w 2002 914 PU, $65,000 OBO. 780-632-3779 Vegreville AB

WANTED: 30’ SWATHER HEADER to fit 2014 NH bi-directional. Call 780-745-2574 or 780-870-1407. 2006 Lexion 580R 1308 hours, duals, tilt, 3D sieve, big rears, CAT C12 18’ UII REEL, steel teeth, $1250. 21’ Hon- lateral engine....$97,800 eyBee header, no reel, $1250. Leon 606 FEL, $3200. 306-960-3000, St. Louis, SK. 1-800-667-4515. www.combineworld.com 2006 MF 5200 header, 25’, PU reel, double CAT COMBINE PARTS salvaging 670, swath, fore&aft., exc. cond. 306-344-4723 590, 580R, 485, 480, 470, 460R. New addievenings. Frenchman Butte, SK. tions regularly. Call 1-800-667-4515. www.combineworld.com 2001 CAT LEXION 450, 2100 sep. hrs., conventional, field ready. 306-270-1686, near Aberdeen, SK.

NH TR98, many new parts, Rake-Up PU, 2769 hrs., $24,000 OBO. Call 780-765-3921 after 6 PM, Rycroft, AB. 1994 TR96, 36’ HoneyBee header, PU reel, very good canvases and tires, Redekop chopper w/PU table and Sund PU, HAUSER SWATH ROLLER inventory re- $25,000. 306-296-4741, Frontier, SK. duction sale. Save 20% factory direct. All 2008 NH CR9070 with Swathmaster PU, steel 10è drum. Mimics every movement #N22195B, 2130 hrs, 1654 threshing hrs., of the swather, accurate and consistent $172,000. 306-922-2525, Prince Albert, ground gauging, legal width transport. SK. or www.farmworld.ca Starting at $3,600. Hauser’s Machinery, Melville. www.hausers.ca 1-888-939-4444. 2004 NH CR9070 with Rake-Up, #HN3179B, 3600 hrs., 2308 threshing hours, $95,000. 306-682-9920, Humboldt, SK. or www.farmworld.ca NEW HOLLAND 1495 HAYBINE, Diesel, 2005 CR960, 1670 hrs., c/w PU header, A/C, 3100 hrs., $6500 OBO. exc. cond., recent work order, field ready, 403-377-2562, Tilley, AB. $78,500. 403-350-9088, Red Deer, AB. 2008 NH CR9060, 14’ Rake-Up PU, deluxe NH chopper, Intelliview monitor, Y&M, remote sieve adj., elect. stone trap, 1470 hrs., vg cond., serviced, field ready, $105,000 OBO. 306-497-7756, Blaine Lake. 2008 IH 2152 40’, rigid draper, DKD, AHHC, pea auger, transport, hyd. tilt, nice header, for CNH, other kits avail., $44,800. 1-800-667-4515. www.combineworld.com 1989 CASE 1680 combine, 5100 engine hrs, shedded, excellent condition, $25,000. Call 306-567-8614, Davidson, SK.

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2003 JD 930R, with all options including PU reel, HHC, single or multi point hookJD 8820 SP combine, yellow top on cab, up, etc., very straight header, $12,500. 3838 eng. hrs., no header, $10,000. Flax- 780-645-9400, St. Paul. AB. combe, SK., 306-460-9027, 306-463-3480 CORN HEADERS: 2-2008 Geringhoff 2004 9760 STS, 2460 sep. hrs., Greenlight- Models 630 and 1230 rotodisk chopping ed, fine cut chopper, hopper topper, long corn headers, 6 and 12 row, both 30” spacauger, Y&M, more options, exc. cond., ing, good cond., $25,000 fits Case/IH 80 $110,000. 306-642-8111, Rockglen, SK. series; $60,000 fits Case IH flagship series combines. Ph. 306-421-1361, Torquay, SK 2- 1992 JD 9600, 2900 and 3900 hrs., hopper toppers, high inercia cylinders, 2012 AND 2009 JD 635F 35’ flex headers, well maintained, shedded. 306-682-3317, good condition. Call 403-393-0219. 306-231-5145, Muenster, SK. 2009 HONEYBEE DRAPER header, 36’, JD 2014 JD S670, 243 threshing hrs., Con- adapter, PU reel, hyd. fore & aft, hyd. tilt, tour-Master, chopper, GS3 screen, double pump drive, double knife drive, pea 900/60R32 singles, 22.5’ auger, hyd. fold auger, poly skid plates, quick transport, hopper, powertrain warranty until Aug. 16, shedded. 306-946-7557, Simpson, SK. 2019. Comes with 2014 P615 PU. Stored inside. Roy Bailey, 306-935-4702 Milden. 2008 JD 930D, 30’ header, PU reel, pea auger, transport, field lights, gauge 1991 JD 9500, many upgrades incl. wheels, fore/aft, to fit 9600, $35,000. greaseable straw walkers, gauge sieves, 403-597-3431, 403-784-3431, Clive, AB. chaff spreader, new drive tires, 3983 sep. hrs., $19,500. 306-728-2529, Yorkton, SK. 2014 JD 635F Duraflo flex header, hyd. fore/aft, fits S670 and 70 Series, includes transport. Call Roy Bailey, 306-935-4702, Milden, SK.

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HARVEST SERVICES ROTOR, cone and concave from #1480, 460 hours use, 2012 NH H8060 w/36’ draper header $1950. Call 403-899-4166, Carstairs, AB. #HW3388A, 509 hrs., HB36 header, 1-800-667-4515. www.combineworld.com $105,000. 306-682-9920, Humboldt, SK. or www.farmworld.ca 2005 JD 9660, 914 PU header, Outback 106 DOMINATOR, fair shape, with AutoSteer, large unload auger, vg cond., 1993 MF 200, 2200 hrs., 30’ swather, PU CLAAS $115,000. 780-841-7508, LaCrete, AB. 2 speed cyl., Victory PU, $3000. Same as reel; Also swath roller. Call 306-759-2651 MF 8460. 403-362-1841, Brooks, AB. or 306-759-7745, Brownlee, SK. 1994 JD 9500, w/914 header, Greenlighted yearly, 4200 eng. 3200 sep. hrs., shedCASE/IH 736 36’ swather, not used in 12 ded, vg cond., $30,000. 306-274-7636, years, excellent, shedded, $6500. Call 306-274-2192, Lestock, SK. 306-628-4267, Liebenthal, SK. 1998 MACDON (PREMIER 2930), 1700 eng. hrs., 30’, mounted roller and shears, exc. cond. Quit farming. 780-872-2833, Paradise Hill, SK. larrynaeth@gmail.com

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2010 HONEYBEE 36’, dbl knife, $35,000; 2008 NH 94C 36’, DK, $31,000. Pea augers and AFX/CR adaptors. Ph 306-563-8482. MACDON CA20/CA25 and HONEYBEE flex or rigid adapters and completion kits, plenty in stock, we want your trade! 1-800-667-4515. www.combineworld.com 2004 JOHN DEERE 635 flex header, good condition, $18,900. Call 306-948-7223, Biggar, SK. 1995 960 MACDON 36’ draper header, exc.; 30’ MF 9030 w/PU reel; 25’ Claas (8560 MF), PU reel; 24’ JD 224 Series, fits Case 2188; 24’ Int. straight cut; 22’ Sund PU on Case header; 14’ Sund PU; 17’ Claas straight cut; 16’ Cockshutt, fits White 8600; 24’ JD 100, fits 7700; Extra Coulter PU wheels; Cockshutt 8800 and 8700 combines w/header reversers, others for parts; Fresh JD 8820 for parts; JD PU’s; 7721 JD combine, vg. Sieve rebuilding. Call Roland, 306-256-7088, Cudworth, SK.

1984 JD 8820, turbo, 2530 eng. hrs., long unloading auger, PU, $5000 work order completed, rub bars and concave 2 years MF 5200 36’ HEADER, low acres, 676 hrs., old, always shedded, $13,000 OBO. Pics vg cond., $19,900. Call 306-862-7524 or avail; 1975 6601 PT, good cond., $900; 306-862-7761, Nipawin, SK. agriquip.ca 306-395-2651, 306-690-5715, Chaplin, SK. 2011 CIH 2162 flex draper, double knife, 2008 MD PW7 16’ PU head in excellent 40’, CR/AFX adaptors, $65,000. Call condition for STS combines with 16’ 306-563-8482. Swathmaster, $19,800. 1-800-667-4515. JOHN DEERE 930 draper c/w PU reel and www.combineworld.com transport. No single point. Very good cond 1986 JD 8820 Titan II combine w/PU $24,500. 780-679-7795, Camrose, AB. header, $16,000; JD 925 straight cut flex header, $13,000. Both field ready. 2011 MACDON FD70, 40’ flex header, JD adapter, cross auger, transport, dual knife 306-493-2762, 306-493-7324, Delisle, SK. drive, hyd. fore&aft., always shedded, JD 9650 STS, long auger, fine cut chop- $62,500. 306-459-7767, Ogema, SK. per, 914 PU header, 2300 hrs., $62,000. 2004 HONEYBEE 30’ draper header, pea 306-782-2738, Rhein, SK. auger, Case 88 adapter, shedded, excellent 1997 JD 9600, 914 PU, double knife condition, $22,500 OBO. 306-889-4263, chopper, Cyclone chaff spreader, dual 306- 873-7499, Mistatim, SK. range cyl., rear beater speedup kit, rear tires 16.9x26, fore/aft, 1962 sep. hrs., 2800 eng. hrs., $55,000. 403-597-3431, 403-784-3431, Clive, AB. NEW HOLLAND 840CD-40, 40’ head1978 JOHN DEERE 7700, 2100 hours, 2013 loaded, exc. cond. Call 306-862-7524, shedded, one owner. Call 780-672-3755, er, 306-862-7761, Nipawin, SK. agriquip.ca Camrose, AB. 1997 JD CTS, 1824 sep. hrs., loaded incl. 2013 JD 640D 40’, hydra-float, pea auContour-Master, single point connector, ger, hyd. tilt, for S series, vg condition, wiring harness for JD GPS, 80 hrs. since $54,800. For more info. 1-800-667-4515. last Greenlight, $45,000. 306-672-3993, www.combineworld.com Webb, SK. 2009 HONEYBEE SP30, 30’ draper, w/roto 2005 JD 9660, 2325 eng. hrs, 1757 sep. shear on each side, no adapter, exc. cond., hrs., 800/70R38 tires, 15’ MacDon PW7 $17,500. Call 306-861-4592, Fillmore, SK. Swathmaster PU, fresh Greenlight, 2013 CASE/IH HONEYBEE 3016, 40’ drap$110,000. 306-442-7588, Khedive, SK. er header, fore/aft, lifters, used 1200 NEW 2014 MD PW7 w/16’ Swathmaster acres wheat, shedded, $52,000. Retired. to fit JD STS/ S series, $24,900. 306-382-1200, Saskatoon, SK. 1-800-667-4515. www.combineworld.com 1997 HONEYBEE 25’ c/w 2004 JD 2002 JD 9750 STS, 2863 eng., 2165 sep. adapter, to fit 9600/9610 combine, UII PU hrs., Outback ready, duals, 2014 Michel’s reel, shedded, good condition, $9000 OBO. elec. tarp, 2013 Redekop chopper, single 306-675-4566, 306-795-7382, Leross, SK. point hookup, Y&M, HID lights, more options, always shedded, exc. cond., $85,000 1998 MACDON 960, 36’ draper, fact. trans. to fit JD 9600, 9610, 9650, vg cond., OBO. 306-644-4703, Loreburn, SK. $11,500. Call 306-861-4592, Fillmore, SK. JD 7721, new PU and tires, always shedded, field ready, vg shape, $2500 OBO. RECONDITIONED rigid and flex, most makes and sizes; also header transports. 780-352-8858, Bittern Lake, AB. Ed Lorenz, 306-344-4811, Paradise Hill, SK 1997 JD 9400, 2114 eng. hrs., 1626 sep. www.straightcutheaders.com hrs., ext. range cyl. drive, Y&M, long auger, new: PU belts, feeder chain, rub bars 2010 MD D60-S 40’, rigid draper, transand concave, straw chopper, spreader, 914 port, CA20 adapter, JD, CNH, AGCO, LexPU, exc. cond., $60,000. Call Dave Klein, ion kits available, nice header, $39,800. 1-800-667-4515. www.combineworld.com 306-957-4312, 306-695-7794, Odessa, SK.

2009 NH CR9080 with Swathmaster PU, #HN3373B, 1292 hrs., 1292 threshing hrs., $210,000. 306-682-9920, Humboldt, SK. or www.farmworld.ca IH 2188, standard rotor, internal chopper, IH 1015 PU header, hopper topper, 2750 TR99, c/w 13’ Swathmaster header, facto- 2014 JD 615P pickup header, overall exc. 2010 CASE/IH 2020 35’ flex header, exceltrades wanted, $26,800. lent condition, field ready, $23,500. Call hrs., very well kept, shedded, $45,000 ry duals, Mav Redekop chopper, shedded, condition, $56,500. 403-749-2372, Red Deer, AB. 1-800-667-4515. www.combineworld.com 306-861-4592, Fillmore, SK. OBO. Call 403-823-0982, Drumheller, AB.

2010 MD D60-S 40’, rigid draper, transport, CA20 adapter, JD, CNH, AGCO, Lexion kits available, nice header.....$39,800 2011 MD D60-D 45’, rigid draper, DKD, AHHC, hyd tilt, transport, JD, CNH, AGCO, Lexion conversions available…$39,800 2012 MD FD70 40’, flex draper, pea auger, transport, HHC, new knife & guards, w/ warranty...$69,800 2013 IH 2152 40’ rigid, DKD, header tilt, AHHC, w/ CA25 adapter, CNH/JD/Lexion kits available....$57,800 1-800-667-4515. www.combineworld.com

Stops grain loss & annoying buildup on your feederhouse. Fits all headers, quick install. Pays for itself!...$595 1-800-667-4515. www.combineworld.com RECONDITIONED COMBINE HEADERS. RIGID and flex, most makes and sizes; also header transports. Ed Lorenz, 306-344-4811, Paradise Hill, SK. or website: www.straightcutheaders.com

PUMPS, PRESSURE WASHERS, Honda/Ko8 BELT VICTORY PU with hydraulic drive shin pumps, 1-1/2” to 4”, Landa pressure motor, good shape. Call 306-944-4325, washers, steam washers, parts washers. 306-231-8355, Bruno, SK. M&M Equip. Ltd. Parts & Service, Regina, SK. 306-543-8377, fax 306-543-2111. NEW MACDON PW8 pickup headers for CNH and JD, $29,800. Trades wanted! Call 1-800-667-4515. www.combineworld.com SWATHMASTER AND RAKE-UP 12’, 14’, COMB-TRAC SALVAGE. We sell new and and 16’ pickups available. Call for details! used parts for most makes of tractors, combines, balers, mixmills and swathers. 1-800-667-4515. www.combineworld.com Phone 306-997-2209, 1-877-318-2221, Borden, SK. www.comb-tracsalvage.com We buy machinery. MACDON ADAPTER FOR CASE/IH 960 AGRA PARTS PLUS, parting older tracheader. Massey 50 or 60 Series, whole or tors, tillage, seeding, haying, along w/othparts. Call 306-295-7800, Eastend, SK. er Ag equipment. 3 miles NW of Battleford, SK. off #16 Hwy. Ph: 306-445-6769. PICKUP REEL PARTS WAREHOUSE: MacDon, U2, JD, Hart Carter, CNH, AGCO. G.S. TRACTOR SALVAGE, JD tractors We distribute parts for all PU reels. Call only. Call 306-497-3535, Blaine Lake, SK. 1-800-667-4515. www.combineworld.com SMITH’S TRACTOR WRECKING. Huge inventory new and used tractor parts. 1-888-676-4847.

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AIR SEEDER DRIVE systems available for older tractors, lots of variations. Hydratec Hydraulics, 1-800-667-7712, Regina, SK.

2000 MORRIS MAXIM II 50’ air drill, 7300 VRT air cart w/elec. over hyd. in cab controls, 3rd tank, 10” spacing, 3.5” steel packers, Agtron primary blockage, DS, can switch to SS, Atom Jet side band openers, scrapers, opt. 3 camera CabCam system, $45,000. 306-377-2002, Herschel, SK.

2008 IH 535 Quad Trac 535 HP, 5204 hrs, 16 speed p/s, weights, 30” tracks, nice cab....$164,800 2008 IH 485 Quad Trac 485 HP, 4229 hrs, power shift, front weights, good overall condition…$159,800 1-800-667-4515. www.combineworld.com

FOR SALE: 1994 NH 2205 FORAGE harvester, with 6-row Claas corn head and 3 meter PU, good shape, $30,000; Wanted: 2001 DEGELMAN HEAVY harrow 70’, one Forage harvester with corn head under owner, low use, $26,000. 306-563-8482, IH 4386/4586/4786 PUMPS in stock, built Rama, SK. here. We can increase pump flow for air $200,000. Call 403-362-1841, Brooks, AB. seeder use. Call with your part #. TIRED OF RENTING? Best prices are on 800-667-7712 Hydratec Hydraulics, Regina now on high quality land rollers, heavy harrows, vertical tillage equipment. Call LIZARD CREEK REPAIR and Tractor. We Dave, D&H Equipment, buy 90 and 94 Series Case, 2 WD, FWA 2008 JD 3975 c/w PU header, kernel Machinery tractors for parts and rebuilding. Also have processor, 40” vert. ext. Just through shop 403-545-2580, Bow Island, AB. rebuilt tractors and parts for sale. in excellent shape w/new knives and shear bar! $17,900. Call Jordan 403-627-9300, DEGELMAN 7000 STRAWMASTER, new 306-784-7841, Herbert, SK. tines, good condition, $19,000. Pincher Creek, AB. 306-273-4705, Rhein, SK. 2004 IHC 7400, new 20’ B&H with silage gate, rebuilt motor, $69,900. Call K&L STEIGER PUMPS IN stock. Spline drive Equipment, 306-795-7779, Ituna, SK. and gear drive models built here and are in ladimer@sasktel.net DL #910885. COMPACTED SUBSOIL ISSUES? Avoid stock. Call us with part #. Hydratec Hy“band-aid” solutions. Since 1984. Call Rick draulics, 1-800-667-7712, Regina, SK. 403-350-6088, anytime. 2013 WISHEK 842N 18’, 30” blades, hyd. hitch, new condition, $39,500 OBO. 2004 CAT CHALLENGER 865, 500 HP, 36” track, trimble AutoSteer, swinging draw 306-699-2442, McLean, SK. bar, deluxe cab, mint cond., $155,000. 2002 SPRAY AIR 3400, 90’ PT, 800 gal., ROME DISC, Model TAH20-28, 10’, double 306-861-7488, 306-842-5891 Weyburn SK air assist/standard spray, AutoBoom, good offset hyd. angle adjust and manual angle condition, w/monitor, $9980. Call hitch, $8500. 306-580-7602, Minnedosa. 1-800-667-4515. www.combineworld.com SALFORD 41’ VERTICAL tillage unit, c/w JD 4555, 2 WD, 4200 orig. hrs., quad MaxQuip NH3 pump, sectional control. shift, 3 hyds., 1000 PTO, factory duals, alGreat for fall straw management and ferti- ways shedded, vg condition, $45,000 OBO. 1997 ROGATOR 854, 800 gal., SS tank, lizer application. 306-620-2218, Ituna, SK. Can email pics. 780-349-9810 Thorhild, AB rinse tank, 90’ boom, Trimble EZ-Steer, GPS, Raven monitor, 5 nozzle bodies, TIRED OF RENTING? Best prices are on 1995 JD 6400, 2 WD, 620 loader, 11,100 Thompson ind. filter, 2 sets tires, $42,500. now on high quality land rollers, heavy hrs, good tires, powerquad, 1 owner, very 306-843-7057, 306-658-4674, Wilkie, SK. harrows, vertical tillage equipment. Call well serviced, 2 buckets, bale spike, 3 PTH, Machinery Dave, D&H Equipment, asking $27,500. 306-948-2963, Biggar, SK. 2003 SPRA-COUPE 4640 High Clearance 403-545-2580, Bow Island, AB. sprayer, 80’ boom, 600 hrs., $65,000. A.E. 3038E COMPACT utility tractor w/JD Chicoine Farm Equipment, 306-449-2255, 2013 LEMKEN RUBIN 9/400, like new, JD loader 305 and bale spear, $22,500. Storthoaks, SK. 13’, 3 PTH, baskets, less than 1000 acres 306-325-1212, Preeceville, SK. use, $29,800. For more info call 1-800-667-4515. www.combineworld.com 1985 JD 4850, FWA, 6080 hrs., 3 hyds., rebuilt AC, good condition, $36,000. 2009 DEGELMAN SM7000 70’ heavy 306-672-7616, Gull Lake, SK. harrow, hyd. tine adjust., 5/8” tines, good condition, $29,900. 1-800-667-4515. 2008 JD 9430T, 6500 hrs., exc. cond., $177,500. May consider 35’ air drill or www.combineworld.com 1680 Case combine on trade. Briercrest, 2011 WISHEK 842N 14’ disc, hyd. level SK. 306-799-4201, 306-631-8589. and depth control, 28-29” discs, excellent condition, $39,800. Call 1-800-667-4515. JD 4010, c/w FEL, new tires, batteries and injectors, very clean, $10,500 OBO. Call www.combineworld.com 403-823-1894, Drumheller, AB.

HEAVY DUTY WHEEL DOLLY. Change your sprayer tires in less than an hour! Over 100 units sold last 12 months. Perfect tool for safely and quickly moving or changing large wheels/tires, $1,499. 403-892-3303, Carmangay, AB. 1994 SPRA-COUPE 210, shedded, field ready, $4500. Call 306-738-2173, Riceton, SK. 2004 JD 4710, 100’ 800 gal. SS, 380/90R46 and 520/85R38 tires, ITC JD AutoSteer, mapping, boom control and AutoHeight, very good, $100,000 OBO. 306-227-5217, 306-644-2166 Loreburn SK

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DEGELMAN 6600 14’ blade, manual angle, c/w silage rack, mounts for JD 9320 4WD, excellent, $13,000; Degelman 6900 6-way, 16’, mounts for Steiger Panther KM325, $13,000. 780-679-7795, Camrose, AB. 2007 DEGELMAN 6600 14’ fits CNH 275, 280, 325, 335, good condition, $8800 Call 1-800-667-4515. www.combineworld.com DEGELMAN 5900 14’ 6-Way dozer blade, c/w silage extension, JD 8410 brackets, $16,000 OBO. 780-877-2191, Bashaw, AB.

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JD 300A 16-FT HAY header, $2500; 21ft grain header, fits 2420 & 3830; 2 new 20.8x38 w/tubes, $2100; 34ft drill mover $2000; 72ft Flexi-Coil harrows; 80ft Versatile diamond harrows; 2 row potato digger, $3000; 27ft White deep tillage hyd, wing, cyls, $1200; MF 410 Combine PU, $1200; Grain tester, $100; Small oxygen bottles; Electric 3 phase motors from 2-30 Horse, new & rebuilt; Elect. furnace; Fireproof 2004 JD 6715, with FEL, 3 PTH, 105 HP, vault 30x30” $700; Elect sheep shearers, 4100 hrs., vg cond. Call 306-773-7122, $450; 38ft 6” grain auger w/16HP power Swift Current, SK. motor. Wanted: 1-cyl stationary motors & 2004 AGCO RT120, 750 HRS, 4 WD, CVT, front axle susp., ALO Q65 FEL, 8’ 1981 JD 8640, 4WD, 8300 hours, good parts & wooden coils. 306-238-4411. bucket, bale and pallet forks, $87,500. condition, $19,500. Call 306-739-2442, FLAX STRAW BUNCHER and land levelers. 780-554-4736, 780-739-8084, Leduc, AB. Moosomin, SK. Building now, taking orders. Don’t delay, call now! 306-957-4279, Odessa, SK. SET OF JD 205 KG wheel weights for 20.8R38 rims, JD part #R207782, $500 2004 AGCO RT150, FWA loader, grapOBO. Call 403-308-4200, Arrowwood, AB. ple, joystick, 150 PTO-HP, front and rear 3-PTH, CVT, front axle susp., 2339 hrs., JD 3150 FWA, with loader 3 pth $66,000; 2006 Flexi-Coil 5000 HD, 51’, 10” JD 4255 FWA, with loader available spacing, 5-in rubber packers, single shoot, $34,000; NH 359 mixmill, PBF, new tires, JD 4455 FWA, with loader available $5,000. 403-665-2341, Craigmyle, AB. JD 6910 FWA, with 3 pth JD 7710 FWA, 4100 hours Barb Wire & Electric High JD 7800, 3 pth with loader available Tensile Smooth Wire JD 7810, complete with 740 loader 3 pth

WRECKING: 2009 1286C, complete eng., rad, wheel motors, hydro, 120’ factory booms, 830 hrs. 403-994-7754, Olds, AB. 2009 CHALLENGER MT675C, 320 HP, Fendt CVT, 34 MPH, axle/cab susp., 3PTH, 5 remotes, 480R50 duals, 2800 hrs., $124,900. 780-206-1234, Barrhead, AB. TRIDEKON CROP SAVER, crop dividers. Reduce trampling losses by 80% to 90%. Call: Great West Agro, 306-398-8000. 1976 ALLIS CHALMERS 200, 2660 hrs, exc. SPRAYER TIRES: 3 good used 320/90R46 cond., 3 PTH, 9’ Leon blade, 100% ready to 306-268-7550, 306-268-7400, Bengough, work, $9000. 306-380-4565, Aberdeen, SK SK.

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2001 7810 FWA, 20 spd. AutoQuad trans., LHR, 3 PTH, HD front susp., 741 self-level loader w/grapple, 7300 hrs., recent OH on trans, $85,000. 306-883-9230, Leoville, SK JD 7810, MFWD, LHR, JD 840 loader, grapple fork and joystick, shedded, very clean tractor. Call 780-674-5516, 780-305-7152, Barrhead, AB.

CAN BE CONVERTED TO: WANTED: COCKSHUTT/ OLIVER 2050/ 2150 tractor. Call 780-632-1048. MOON HEAVY HAUL pulling air drills/ air seeders, packer bars, Alberta and Sask. 30 years experience. Call Bob Davidson, ONLINE ONLY UNRESERVED AUCTION, Aug. 17-24, 2016. Call 306-865-7660, Drumheller, AB. 403-823-0746. www.championassets.ca CASE/IH ONLINE ONLY UNRESERVED AUCTION, 4490 tractor, c/w 12’ dozer blade. Aug. 17-24, 2016. Call 306-865-7660, www.championassets.ca Bourgault 30’ 2008 IH QUAD TRAC 485, 485 HP, 4229 hours, powershift, front weights, good cultivator, 8” spacings. overall condition, $159,800. Call 2012 MORRIS CONTOUR II 61’ air drill, 1-800-667-4515. www.combineworld.com 12” spacing, w/8650 XL air cart w/duals, var. rate, Eston special fertilizer Broadcast 1978 IH 2670, 4 WD, 256 HP, 20.8x34 kit, Bourgault tillage tool, 3/4” Eagle Beak duals, 1000 PTO, 12 spd. powershift, 7890 knives. Best offer. Ph Gerald 306-379-4530 hrs, $7980. For more info call 1-800-667-4515. www.combineworld.com or Nathan 306-831-9246, Fiske, SK.

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NH 1060 tbt air cart, Dual 20.8 x 38 tires, No monitor, used 1 season, as new ...$79,500 8x 710/70r42 Goodyear Super Traction Radial DT820 Tires ...................$1,000 each 30’ M150 MacDon Swather with D60 Header .................................CALL 25’ 2950 Premier Swather with 972 Header .................................CALL 18’ 922 MacDon Hay Header .....CALL 25’ Hesston PT Swather ........ $3,000 25’ 725 CIH (MacDon) PT Swather ..................................$3,000 40’ Morris 3100 Hoe Drills, mover and hitch ........................ $10,000 946 Versatile Ford Tractor, 5,000 hrs, 24.5 x 32 D ............$50,000 560 Hesston Round Baler, 1,000 PTO .............................. $5,500 660 NH Round Baler, 540 pto, nice shape ................................ $5,500 70’ 7200, 04 Bourgault heavy harrow. New 5/8 tines, Hyd down pressure.... $27,500 44’ 820 F.C. Deep Till Air Seeder, harrows ........................................CALL 2320 F.C. TBH Air Tank, complete with 320 - 3rd tank ..........CALL 40’ 340 F.C. Chisel Plow & 75 Packer Bar, P30’s ............................$30,000 41’ Flexicoil 300 B Chisel Plow, 3 bar harrows .........................$12,500 100’ 65XL Flexicoil Sprayer, complete with windguards, elec. end nozzles single tips, auto rate, excellent condition ...................$12,500 29’ 225 DOW Kello- Bilt Tandem Disc, 28” smooth front & rear blades, 10.5” spacing, oil, bath bearings, as new .............. $60,000 47’ 820 Flexicoil Chisel Plow, 4 bar harrows .........................$67,500 2009 GMC Topkick 20 ft. Grain Truck, automatic, silage gate, air ride suspension,approx. 7,000 kms...$105,000 New E-Kay 7”, 8”, 9”Bin Sweeps available ....................................CALL NEW HD 10-46’ Meridian Auger, 38 hp Kohler engine, HD E-Kay mover, power steering, clutch, slim fit, light kit...........CALL 10x1400 (46’) Sakundiak Auger, 40 hp Kohler engine, HD E-Kay mover, power steering, belt tightener, slim fit, light kit, scissor lift, remote throttle, no spill hopper, Fab-Tec spout, 3 years old ...........$14,500 HD 8 x 1600 (53’) Sakundiak Grain Auger .......................... $1,250 8” Wheat Heart Transfer Auger, hydraulic drive ........................... $1,250 New Outback RTK BASE stn ... $4,500 New Outback MAX & STX Guidance & mapping.................................. In Stock New Outback E-Drive, TC’s.... In Stock New Outback E-Drive X, c/w free E turns ....................... In Stock New Outback S-Lite guidance ........................**In Stock** $1,250 New Outback VSI Steering Wheel Kits ........................................In Stock Used Outback E-Drive Hyd. kits ..$500

MF #36 DISCERS. Will pay top dollar and pick from anywhere. Phone Mike 306-723-4875, Cupar, SK. WANTED: USED, BURNT, old or ugly tractors. Newer models too! Smith’s Tractor Wrecking, 1-888-676-4847.

MULCHING- TREES, BRUSH, Stumps. Call today 306-933-2950. Visit us at: www.maverickconstruction.ca SOLIDLOCK AND TREE ISLAND game wire and all accessories for installation. Heights from 26” to 120”. Ideal for elk, deer, bison, sheep, swine, cattle, etc. Tom Jensen ph/fax: 306-426-2305, Smeaton, SK. FENCE REMOVAL. Wire rolled, posts piled. Call 306-783-5639, 306-641-4255, Ebenezer, SK. GUARANTEED PRESSURE TREATED fence posts, lumber slabs and rails. Call Lehner Wood Preservers Ltd., ask for Ron 306-763-4232, Prince Albert, SK. Hit our readers where it counts… in the classifieds. Place your ad in the Alberta Farmer Express classifed section. 1-800-665-1362.

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

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

ONLINE ONLY UNRESERVED AUCTION, Aug. 17-24, 2016. Call 306-865-7660, www.championassets.ca Timberjack 480C skidder, DFG 7054 orig. hrs. ONLINE ONLY UNRESERVED AUCTION, Aug. 17-24, 2016. Call 306-865-7660, www.championassets.ca 2000 JD 230LC Delimber, w/Denharco 4100.

**Outback GPS Systems, E-Kay Custom Augers, Movers, Clutches, Bin Sweeps & Crop Dividers, Kohler, Robin Subaru & Generac Engines, Headsight Harvesting Solutions, Greentronics Sprayer Auto Boom Height, Kello-Bilt Discs**

ESTATE SALE: NH 7090 round baler, like new; Snocrete 848a 8’ tractor mounted 3 PTH snowblower; 1975 Int. 1466, duals, new sleeves and pistons; 1977 Ford F600 3 ton truck, 40,000 miles; 1975 Massey 760 V8 hydro combine; Walinga 6614 agra vac, used 3 times. 403-304-9217, Hoosier, SK.

ONLINE ONLY UNRESERVED AUCTION, Aug. 17-24, 2016. Call 306-865-7660, www.championassets.ca 2015 JD 2154D w/Waratah HTH 622B, 3351 hrs., prem. cond., trans. warranty.

ACREAGE EQUIPMENT: 3-PT. CULTIVATORS, Discs, Plows, Blades, Etc. 780-892-3092, Wabamun, AB. 8640 JD TRACTOR; 2000 Series Bourgault air seeder Model 2155 w/Valmar. 306-868-4615, Truax, SK. FARM EQUIPMENT: 1996 JD 6620 SP combine, 472 hrs.; 1996 JD 224 straight cut header, 24’; 1995 Case 4490 tractor, 1772 hrs; 1977 Allis Chalmers A-C 7040 3500 model, PS, 6800 hrs.; 1994 Agco 4865 New Idea round baler; 1995 Brandt 50’ grain auger, hyd. swing hopper; 1995 Rite-Way 6000 tine harrow packer, 50’; 1981 CI 1001 diskers, 28’; 1985 CI 279 cultivator, 40’. 306-460-7188, Alsask, SK. 2006 NH TM140 tractor w/loader, 3338 hrs., $55,000; 2005 Case MXU125 tractor, 6100 hrs., $52,500; 2010 Highline RCH 15’ mower, $15,000. For viewing or more info contact RM of Glen Bain No. 105, Glen Bain, SK. S0N 0X0. Phone 306-264-3607.

ONLINE ONLY UNRESERVED AUCTION, Aug. 17-24, 2016. Call 306-865-7660, www.championassets.ca 2013 Tigercat 870C, 4472 hrs., prem. cond. ONLINE ONLY UNRESERVED AUCTION, Aug. 17-24, 2016. Call 306-865-7660, www.championassets.ca Temisko walking floor chip trailer, 4 axle. ONLINE ONLY UNRESERVED AUCTION, Aug. 17-24, 2016. Call 306-865-7660, www.championassets.ca 2003 CAT 320 C LL Delimber, w/4400 Denharco.

WANTED: NH BALE WAGONS & retrievers, any condition. Farm Equipment Finding Service, P.O. Box 1363, Polson, MT 125 KW DIESEL genset, in enclosed build59860. 406-883-2118. ing, very low hours, new condition. Call 306-237-4406, Perdue, SK. WANTED: JD 1830, 1010, 2010; or MF 65, 88; or IHC 654 in good cond. Must of live NEW AND USED PTO generators. Diesel PTO and powersteering. 306-734-2970, and natural gas sets available as well. Call 1-888-300-3535, Airdrie, AB. 306-734-7335, Chamberlain, SK.

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BIRD WATCHERS CALL To The Far North! Bird stands and natural locations available. Year round bird and wildlife watching. Tree stands, ground blinds, and natural locations available. North Western Saskatchewan. Ron Kisslinger 306-822-2256 or email: p.r.service@sasktel.net

2-7/8” OILFIELD TUBING, $40 each, truckload quantities only. Call 306-861-1280, Weyburn, SK. TUBING FROM 1-1/4” to 3-1/2”. Sucker rod 3/4”, 7/8” and 1”. Line pipe and Casing also available. Phone 1-800-661-7858 or 780-842-5705, Wainwright, AB.

IRRIGATION SYSTEM w/Gould 3HP 240V submersible pump, control box, wiring, sprinklers and drip irrigation pipes, $2000; Utility Trailer: 5’x8’, steel frame, plastic liner w/truck cap topper, needs new base, $800. 306-468-2831, Mount Nebo, SK. MOVE WATER OR IRRIGATE? 4” to 12” alum. pipe, pumps and motors. 50 yrs. experience. Dennis 403-308-1400, Taber, AB.

SOUTH VIEW RANCH has Red and Black HORSE COLLARS, all sizes, steel and aluAngus Bulls-yearling and 2 yr. old. Semen minum horseshoes. We ship anywhere. tested, performance records. Ceylon, SK. Keddie’s, 1-800-390-6924 or keddies.com Shane 306-869-8074, Keith 306-454-2730.

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Quiet, Easy Calving, Low to Moderate Birth Weights, Good Growth, E.P.D’s available Guaranteed Breeders (Vet Checked & Semen Tested). Excellent Bulls for Heifers or Cows. Cleveley Cattle Company (780)689-2754.

WANT THE ORGANIC ADVANTAGE? Contact an organic Agrologist at Pro-Cert for information on organic farming: prospects, transition, barriers, benefits, certification & marketing. Call 306-382-1299, Saskatoon, SK. or at info@pro-cert.org Hit our readers where it counts… in the classifieds. Place your ad in the Alberta Farmer Express classifed section. 1-800-665-1362.

SUNGOLD SPECIALTY MEATS. We want your lambs. Have you got finished (fat) lambs or feeder lambs for sale? Call Rick 403-894-9449 or Cathy at: RED ANGUS BULLS, two year olds, seat: men tested, guaranteed breeders. Delivery 1-800-363-6602 for terms and pricing. available. 306-287-3900, 306-287-8006, www.sungoldmeats.com Englefeld, SK. www.skinnerfarms.ca SELLING LAMBS AND GOATS? Why HIGH QUALITY YEARLING bulls from AI take one price from one buyer? Expose program. Performance tested and carefully your lambs and goats to a competitive developed. Semen tested and delivery market. Beaver Hill Auctions, Tofield, AB. available. Call KC Cattle Co. 306-290-8431, Sales every Monday, trucks hauling from SK, BC, AB. www.beaverhillauctions.com Saskatoon, SK. www.kccattleco.com Call: 780-662-9384. RED ANGUS 2 yr. old bulls. Good selection of calving ease, performance and maternal genetics. Delivery available. Nordal Angus, Rob Garner, 306-946-7946, Simpson, SK. SASK. SHEEP DEV. BOARD sole distributor of sheep ID tags in Sask., offers programs, marketing services and sheep/ goat supplies. 306-933-5200, Saskatoon, POLLED PUREBRED COMING 2 year old SK. www.sksheep.com Charolais bulls, Red Factor and white. Easy calving. Call Kings Polled Charolais, 306-435-7116, Rocanville, SK.

ORGANIC FEED GRAIN. 306-515-3500, Regina, SK.

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TRADE AND EXPORT CANADA BUYING all grades of organic grains. Fast payment and pick up. Call 306-433-4700.

BLACK AND RED, 2 yr. old, polled Limousin bulls. Calving ease and performance genetics. Delivery available. Nordal Limousin, Rob Garner, 306-946-7946, Simpson, SK. BROWN AND WHITE Novogen Layers, ready end of August. Hardy and good egg BIG ISLAND LOWLINES Premier Breeder. production. 306-225-4446, Hepburn, SK. Selling custom designed packages. Name your price and we will put a package to- We know that farming is enough of a gamble gether for you. Fullblood/percentage Low- so if you want to sell it fast place your ad in line, embryos, semen. Black/Red carrier. the Alberta Farmer Express classifieds. It’s a Sure Thing. Call our toll-free number today. Darrell 780-486-7553, Edmonton, AB. We have friendly staff ready to help. 1-800665-1362.

BISON WANTED - Canadian Prairie Bison is looking to contract grain finished bison, as well as calves and yearlings for growing markets. Contact Roger Provencher at 306-468-2316, roger@cdnbison.com

PB REG. BRED COWS. Delivery in Oct. after this year’s calves are weaned. Can choose from the herd which has been culled for 26 years for temperament and confirmation. One reg. PB bull for sale with the cows if requested. Members of Salers Association of Canada for 26 years. Can transfer all papers to new owner. Art and Betty Frey, 780-542-5782, cell 780-621-6407, Drayton Valley, AB.

BISON RANCH AND 50- 2 year old bison heifers being bred now, package deal. Open to reasonable offers. Phone BLACK YEARLING SIMMENTAL bulls, semen tested, ready to go. Phone Bill or 780-524-5227, Valleyview, AB. area. Virginia Peters, 306-237-9506, Perdue, SK. WANTED: ALL KINDS of bison from yearlings to old bulls. Also cow/calf pairs. Ph BLACK SIMMENTAL BULLS, yearling and one 2 year old. AI sired or sired top herd Kevin at 306-429-2029, Glenavon, SK. bulls. Vet inspected and semen checked. Polled with dispositions second to none. QUILL CREEK BISON is looking for fin- Developed fully with longevity in mind. ished, and all other types of bison. COD, Call 306-231-9758, Humboldt, SK. paying market prices. “Producers working with Producers.” Delivery points in SK. and MB. Call 306-231-9110, Quill Lake, SK.

WANTED: ELK HUNT bull, scoring over 500 plus. Also want large mule deer and large white-tailed deer. Keith 306-468-2925, 306-961-1150, Debden, SK ATTENTION ELK PRODUCERS: If you have elk to supply to market, please give AWAPCO a call. $10 per kilo. Hot hanging. info@wapitiriver.com 780-980-7589.

PUREBRED NUBIAN GOATS, dry does, doelings, bucks, bucklings, no CAE/CL. 306-231-4036, Humboldt, SK.

LOWEN 530 CU. FT. mix wagon, c/w scale, good shape, heavy duty 4 augers, low use. Call 306-295-7800, Eastend, SK. CATTLE SHELTER PACKAGES or built on site. For early booking call 1-800-667-4990 or visit our website: www.warmanhomecentre.com

KICKIN’ ASH BUFFALO Meat Products is ALBERTA TEXAS LONGHORN Association FREESTANDING PANELS: 30’ windbreak currently looking for all classes of bison 780-387-4874, Leduc, AB. For more info. panels; 6-bar 24’ and 30’ panels; 10’, 20’ for expanding North American market. Call www.albertatexaslonghorn.com and 30’ feed troughs; Bale shredder bunks; Paul 780-777-2326, Athabasca, AB. or Silage bunks; Feeder panels; HD bale feedemail to cabi1@telus.net ers; All metal 16’ and 24’ calf shelters. Will custom build. 306-424-2094, Kendal, SK. BUYING: CULL COWS, herdsire bulls, WELSH BLACK- The Brood Cow Advantage. yearlings and calves. Phone Elk Valley Check www.canadianwelshblackcattle.com FROSTFREE NOSEPUMPS: Fully susRanches, 780-846-2980, Kitscoty, AB. tainable livestock watering. No power reCanadian Welsh Black Soc. 403-442-4372. quired to heat or pump. Prevents contamination. Grants available. 1-866-843-6744. www.frostfreenosepumps.com 40 RED AND 80 Black big 1350 lbs. heifers with calves for sale. Call 306-773-1049 or 306-741-6513, Swift Current, SK. 5- TWO YEAR old purebred Black Angus bulls. Pedigrees from Merit Cattle Co. herd. Semen tested, excellent feet, injected with Foot Rot vaccine, quiet, ready to work. Call Steven at 306-360-7894, Herb 306-360-7465, Drake, SK.

HERD DISPERSAL: 80 Black Angus cross pairs and 80 mixed pairs, all exposed to Registered Angus bulls. Full herd health program. $2800 per pair firm. Pasture available. 306-335-7875, Lemberg, SK.

SELLING: BLACK ANGUS BULLS. Wayside Hit our readers where it counts… in the clasAngus, Henry and Bernie Jungwirth, sifieds. Place your ad in the Alberta Farmer 306-256-3607, Cudworth, SK. Express classifed section. 1-800-665-1362. BLACK ANGUS BULLS, two year olds, semen tested, guaranteed breeders. Delivery available. 306-287-3900, 306-287-8006, SINCLAIR’S FLYING S RANCH 9th Annual Englefeld, SK. www.skinnerfarms.ca Production Sale and Broodmare Dispersal. Sat. Aug. 27, 2016, Featuring broodmares, PUREBRED BLACK ANGUS long yearling 2016 foals and prospects. Lunch at noon. bulls, replacement heifers, AI service. Sale: 2:00 PM. 306-845-4440, Spruce Meadow Ridge Enterprises, 306-373-9140 Lake, SK. Catalogue online: buyagro.com. or 306-270-6628, Saskatoon, SK. SASKATOON ALL BREED Horse & Tack BLACK ANGUS 2 yr. old bulls. Good selec- Sale, August 23. Tack 11:00 AM, Horses to tion of calving ease and performance ge- follow. Open to broke horses (halter or ridnetics. Delivery available. Nordal Angus, ing). Sale conducted at OK Corral, MarRob Garner, 306-946-7946, Simpson, SK. tensville, SK. To consign call Frederick, 306-227-9505 bodnarusauctioneering.com ARM RIVER RED ANGUS, 25 yearling bulls, hand fed, quiet, sons of Patriot, 6 PREGNANT MINIATURE Jenny donkeys, Smash 41N, Choctwa 373 and 6 Mile Sum- bred back to a Pinto Jack, $500 ea. 780-672-6026, Camrose, AB. mit. Call 306-567-4702, Davidson, SK.

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NEW TORO ZERO-TURN mowers, 42”, $2850; 50”, $3500; 54”, $4100. Pro Ag Sales, 306-441-2030, North Battleford, SK. FRESH AND SPRINGING heifers for sale. Cows and quota needed. We buy all classes of slaughter cattle-beef and dairy. R&F Livestock Inc. Bryce Fisher, Warman, SK. Phone 306-239-2298, cell 306-221-2620.

HARMONY NATURAL BISON buys all types of bison. Up to $4.75/lb USD HHW on finished. Up to $4.50/lb CDN live weight on feeder bison. Call or text 306-736-3454, Windthorst, SK.

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YEARLING AND 2 year old polled Hereford bulls. avail. Excellent selection, properly developed, fully guaranteed. Deposit holds til needed. Will deliver. Brian Longworth, 306-656-4542, 306-831-9856, Harris, SK.

PB REG. HEIFER and BULL CALVES with papers. Delivery in October after weaning; choose from the herd. 20 year breeding/culling program produces quiet, thick calves. Drayton Valley, AB., Art and Betty Frey, 780-542-5782, 780-621-6407.

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WANTED: ORGANIC LENTILS, peas and chickpeas. Stonehenge Organics, Assiniboia, SK., 306-640-8600, 306-640-8437.

Hit our readers where it counts… in the clasBLUE WATER IRRIGATION DEV. LTD. sifieds. Place your ad in the Alberta Farmer Reinke pivots, lateral, minigators, pump Express classifed section. 1-800-665-1362. and used mainline, new Bauer travelers dealer. 22 yrs. experience. 306-858-7351, Lucky Lake, SK. www.philsirrigation.ca QUIET POLLED YEARLING CHAROLAIS bulls. Will semen test and deliver. Call Bar 549 IHC, nat. gas, w/pump, $2500; 549 H Charolais, Kevin Haylock, 306-697-2901 BUYING: Wild boar, Berkshire, Tamsworth IHC, nat. gas, motor only, $1000; Factory or 306-697-8771, Grenfell, SK. and Black English pigs. 1-877-226-1395. new 8.3 Cummins, nat. gas, complete in www.canadianheritagemeats.com skid, unit, $58,000. Can-Am Truck Export Ltd, 1-800-938-3323, Delisle, SK.

SPRUCE FOR SALE! Beautiful locally grown trees. Plan ahead and renew your shelterbelt or landscape a new yardsite, get the year round protection you need. We sell on farm near Didsbury, AB. or deliver anywhere in Western Canada. 6 - 12’ spruce available. Now taking fall bookings while supplies last. Phone 403-586-8733 or visit: www.didsburysprucefarms.com

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160 ACRES, near Regina, w/yard and business opportunity; 15 acres w/large character home, plus 2nd home on property within 35 miles of Regina or Weyburn on Hwy. #35; 160 acres w/large home, 3 car heated garage, large shop, horse barn, plenty of water, 20 min. NE of Regina. Beside Regina, SK: 3 acre property/ house/greenhouses; Near Pilot Butte, 80 acre development land; 90+ acres, Hwy. #11, 7 miles North of Saskatoon, development; RM Perdue, 2 quarters W. of SaskaIRISH WOLFHOUND and GREYHOUND toon on Hwy #14; 2 miles East of Balgonie pups for sale, ready to go. Call Hwy. #1, 145 acre development land. 306-290-8806, Dundurn, SK. Brian Tiefenbach 306-536-3269, Colliers Int., Regina, SK. www.collierscanada.com Stretch your advertising dollars! Place an ad in the classifieds. Our friendly staff is waiting WWW.EDBOBIASHTEAM.COM Ft Rabut for your call. 1-800-665-1362. Bison Ranch & Farm, MLS®556997, $1,250,000. 1007 acre ranch SW of St. Louis with cedar log home, 8’ and 5’ game fence on 5 quarters, 2 not fenced, excellent bison handling facilities for sorting and loading; MILLIS LAND HWY #2, MLS®571430, $729,900. Prince Albert investment opportunity, 32.32 acres across LOTS AND CABINS FOR SALE at Sun from Commercial and Light Industrial Hills Resort, Lake of the Prairies, 40 min. properties; HWY #2 EXPOSURE AT East of Yorkton, SK. Phone 306-597-9999 MEACHAM, MLS®572211, $279,900. Great business location with fenced comor visit www.sunhillsresort.com pound, 40’x50’ heated shop, 1998 Mod TO BE MOVED: Cabin or hunting cabin, space office skid trailer with individual of16x24 square timber, open rafter, w/loft, fices; GIBBON ACREAGE, MLS®574576, $950,000. Saskatoon/Grasswood, 31.41 $12,000 OBO. 306-240-6003, Dorintosh SK acres with 40’x54’x12’ workshop, in-floor heat, 40’x96’ barn w/13’ overhang, 7 boxstalls and a 84’x154’ indoor heated “Coverall” riding arena. Opportunity to construct HOUSE FOR SALE to be moved, 2 bdrm, single detached country residence. Ed story and a half, ideal for a cabin. Call Bobiash, Re/Max Saskatoon 306-222-7770 306-389-4712, Maymont, SK. RM OF BIGGAR #347: Beautiful starter TO BE MOVED, south of Mortlach, SK., ranch! Immaculate 2304 sq.ft. home on 2 1070 sq. ft. bungalow, $15,000 OBO. Call levels plus fully developed bsmt., attached 306-476-2635, 306-690-5209. garage, enormous shop 48x80 (32x48 heated w/cement floor). Older hip roof NANTON, AB. Beautiful big bungalow barn, some corral facilities. 2 quarters all with fully developed walk-out basement on pasture, NE 01-35-15 W3, SW 12-35-15 1/2 acre lot and an oversized triple att. W3, $699,000. For more info. Call Duane garage. Tile roof. 4 bedrooms plus office. Neufeldt, RE/MAX Saskatoon - Biggar Nearly 3000 sq. ft. of living space. Amaz- 306-948-8055. www.duaneneufeldt.com ing family home! Offered at $460,000. Brad Pond, Maxwell Southstar Realty, 403-816-0691. brad@bradpondrealty.com LOG POST AND BEAM shell package for sale. 26’x34’ with loft 1220 sq. ft. total. Douglas fir logs. Call 306-222-6558 cell, email jeff@backcountryloghomes.ca or visit www.backcountryloghomes.ca

MEDALLION HOMES 1-800-249-3969 Immediate delivery: New 16’ and 20’ modular homes; Also used 14’ and 16’ homes. Now available: Lake homes. SPECTACULAR RANCH ON Lake DiefenbakMedallion Homes, 306-764-2121, Prince er, 10,670 acres for sale. Prime Sask. real estate. Tenders closing Sept. 16. View: Albert, SK. www.castlelandranch.com

2012 MODULINE 20x76 mobile home to be moved. 4 bdrm., 2 baths, open concept FARMLAND NE SK(Clemenceau) 4 quarters living/kitchen. Available immediately. Ask- plus 36 acre riverside parcel w/5 bdrm. home. Featuring: bins on concrete with diNH 358 MIX MILL, power bale feeder, ing $115,500. 780-789-2555, Thorsby, AB. rect hit on railroad cars, 40 acres of mostly good working cond, $5000 OBO. Rosthern, mature spruce timber, 2 farmyards- 1 borSK., call 306-232-5688 or 306-232-3442. dering Etomami River and 50 miles of provincial forest, excellent elk hunting and FREESTANDING CORRAL PANELS for RTMS AND SITE built homes. Call other big game and goose. 580 acres cult. cattle, horses, bison and sheep. 21’x5-bar, 1-866-933-9595, or go online for pictures Full line of farm equipment and sawmill $219; 21’x6-bar, $239; 21’ horse panel, and pricing at: www.warmanhomes.ca also available Reg Hertz, 306-865-7469. $179; 21’x7-bar bison, $299; 24’x5-bar HD continuous panels, $189; Feedlot continu- SHOWHOMES & CUSTOM RTMs by J&H ous bunk feeders “you will love them”; 30’ Homes at www.jhhomes.com. RTM Builder RM ON KINGSLEY No. 124, 1280 acres windbreak frames; Framed gates; FS pan- since 1969. 306-652-5322, Saskatoon, SK. (1000 cult., rest is pasture), new well, els w/gates; 20’ barrel feed trough, $295; spring water. House 3800 sq. ft., fully 21’ belted feed trough, $395; 20’ bunk modern, metal roof, stucco siding, elec. oil feeder panels, $399; 50’ round pen kits and wood heat. All outbuildings nearly from $1385; 10’ panels, $79; 10’ bull pannew w/metal siding and roofs. 82x40 mael, $129; Horse haysavers, $489; Round chine shed, workshop, 2 car garage combale feeders. For sheep: 4’ and 7’ panels; bined w/wood working shop, 28x40 barn, 21’ freestanding panels; Feed troughs; 20x40 cattle shed, farm yard established Rnd. bale feeders; Small hay feeders; Lots 1925 w/large tree’d yard, surrounded by of gates. 1-844-500-5341. For pics/info 160 ACRES, West of Rocky Mountain shelterbelt, 2 orchards w/many fruit trees. www.affordablelivestockequipment.com House, AB. 60 acres open grassland, 100 Contact 306-735-7250 or 306-735-7850. Will accept custom orders. Reasonable acres mixed forest, 1 spring and other watrucking rates available for delivery. ter sources, 40’x40’ steel quonset, 32’x40’ shop, open barn and other sheds, 2x6 4PAYSEN LIVESTOCK EQUIPMENT INC. rail corral fences, 2340 sq. ft. bungalow We manufacture an extensive line of cattle w/36’x36’ attached garage, full finished handling and feeding equipment including basement, warp-around deck, fenced gar- GRAIN LAND TO RENT, 35 mile radius of squeeze chutes, adj. width alleys, crowd- den with mature apple trees, $1,125,000. Rouleau, SK. Call 306-776-2600 or email: ing tubs, calf tip tables, maternity pens, Call for more detail 403-845-3421. kraussacres@sasktel.net gates and panels, bale feeders, Bison equipment, Texas gates, steel water 7 QUARTERS IN 1 block. Approx. 810 troughs, rodeo equipment and garbage in- acres under cultivation, rest is exceptional- AUCTION SALE FOR Estate of Sophia cinerators. Distributors for El-Toro electric ly nice recreation land. High production Liss, Rose Valley, SK., Sunday, August branders and twine cutters. Our squeeze land in the Peace Country. Also option to 21/16, 9:30 AM. Includes 2 quarters chutes and headgates are now avail. with a buy the improvements on the 8th quarter. land, buildings, machinery, household and neck extender. Ph 306-796-4508, email: Henry 780-925-2186, John 780-837-8837, antiques. RM #367 Ponass Lake. View: www.ukrainetzauction.com PL 915851. Guy, AB. ple@sasktel.net Web: www.paysen.com

South East Saskatchewan Farm Nestled in the heart of the Moose Mountains sits a beautiful piece of land with a 4-yr old Custom Built home. This property includes 4 quarters of land with oil lease revenue, a 2,580-sqft + fully finished walkout basement. 5 bdrm, 4 bath home. Custom Hickory cabinets, hardwood & tile throughout, Geothermal Heat & Heated Double car garage. Full wrap around deck to enjoy the beautiful views. 20-mins from Kipling, 35-mins from Carlyle. For more information and to book viewings, Email: kf_arn@hotmail.com $1,750,000. RM OF EAGLE CREEK #376, Sonningdale, SK. area. 160 acres w/150 acres cultivated, rented out for $6000/year, balance is mainly yard. Comfortable 2 bdrm home on a basement plus a back and front porch, most furniture included, upgraded panel box, 220 power underground, high efficiency propane furnace, a summer guest house and furniture summer water. Hip roof barn, chicken barn, 55x80 steel quanset w/dirt floor cement footings. Water well 30x40 insulated heated work shop, most tools and equipment, 20x26 woodworking shop insulated, heat and most tools. 2096 Case FWA tractor w/FEL, truck, quad, camper trailer. Agent has full list available. This deal gets better! MLS®568342. For further info. or a full viewing, call Lloyd Ledinski, Wally Lorenz, Re/Max of the Battlefords, 306-446-8800. RM OF MAYFIELD #406, Maymont, SK. Just listed this over 3200 acre mixed farm that offers both grain & cattle operations. Over 66,000 bu. of steel grain storage. Older 3 bdrm family home, 40x50 Belhan quonset w/cement footings, 40x80x18’ metal clad pole building for machinery storage, 40x70 metal clad pole calving building, water well & 2 water bowls, mainly 3 wire fences w/treated posts. The property adjoins Hwy #16 to the North and the North Sask. River to the South. What a dream view with the rolling hills and the cattle grazing! MLS®579957. Call Lloyd Ledinski, Re/Max of the Battlefords, North Battleford, SK. 306-446-8800 or 306-441-0512.

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RM #470, PAYNTON, SK. 63.9 acres, NW 8-47-21 W3 extension 49. Most services, Bordering Yellowhead Hwy. Fenced. Oil well site (revenue). Good water well, $145,000 OBO, motivated to sell!! Call for info. 306-903-7007, Maidstone, SK. 7.4 ACRES W/fruit trees, 25 min. E of Red Deer, 2003 Modular home, 3 bdrm, 2 bath, shop w/wood stove, 2 car park, hay barn, gazebo, $295,000. 403-396-2076, Alix, AB.

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MOTIVATED FARM EQUIPMENT OPERATORS required near Kamsack, SK. for swathing, combining, fall tillage; and Class 1 driver required as well. Successful candidates may need to work long hours and weekends, but will be offered a competitive wage. Contact 306-590-8537, e-mail resume: bcgeerts@execulink.com PTO AUGER WATER PUMPS, Cardale Tech, 4000/8000 gal. per minute, mud, ice, slurry, plant matter. No prime, no filters, no seize. New condition. Call 204-868-5334, Newdale, MB. www.cardaletech.com

HELP WANTED ON farm ranch. Experience preferred. Wages based on experience. No driver’s license required. Room and board possible. No texts. Please call 403-350-4089, Red Deer, AB.

LARGE GRAIN FARM now hiring harvest crew to operate grain cart, combines and trucks. Class 3 or 1 is necessary for trucks. Competitive wages, mechanical skills an KORNUM WELL DRILLING, farm, cottage asset. Jim: 403-575-0069, Coronation, AB. and acreage wells, test holes, well rehabilitation, witching. PVC/SS construction, ex- CUSTOM HARVESTER AND large grain pert workmanship and fair pricing. 50% farm looking for truck drivers, combine, government grant now available. Indian and grain cart operators to go on custom harvesting run in SK and ends in Northern Head, SK., 306-541-7210 or 306-695-2061 SK./AB. Operating 4 new John Deere S670 combines and Peterbilt semis. I may help obtain Class 1A license, year round employment hauling logs, grain or crude oil. U-DRIVE TRACTOR TRAILER Training, 306-456-2877 please leave message or fax 30 years experience. Day, 1 and 2 week resume to 306-456-2835, Bromhead, SK. upgrading programs for Class 1A, 3A and email bkfarms@outlook.com air brakes. One on one driving instructions. EXPERIENCED HARVEST workers required 306-786-6600, Yorkton, SK. immediately to operate combines and swathers. Ph/text Murray 306-631-1411, Tugaske, SK. Email mrffarms@gmail.com EXPERIENCED LIVE-IN PERSONAL CARE HARVEST HELP NEEDED: Must have exAID is looking to care for a senior lady. perience operating modern farm equip306-551-7300. ment. Call 306-468-2669, Canwood, SK.

POULTRY AND GRAIN farm in Alberta 30 minutes north of Edmonton requires an experienced Poultry Manager to work on a clean modern operation running 160,000 broilers. Duties: Walking barn daily, bird health and managing barn environment. Must have experience with computers as barns are fully computerized. Would also help with the composting division of farm and grain operation at busy time of year. Class 1 would be a benefit, but not necessary. 3 bdrm. condo available to rent in town of Legal, 8 minutes from farm. Wage negotiable depending upon experience. Starting wage $25-$35/hr. with overtime and vacation pay. Please send resume to cyrmr@telus.net call Martin or Catharina, 780-961-2386. Serious inquiries only. EXPERIENCED GRAIN HARVEST HELP wanted starting August 1. Looking for experienced combine and grain cart operators. Also needing semi truck drivers with Class 1A license. Competitive wages. Camper living accommodations provided. Call Ryan 306-497-7730, Blaine Lake, SK.

We know that farming is enough of a gamble so if you want to sell it fast place your ad in the Alberta Farmer Express classifieds. It’s a Sure Thing. Call our toll-free number today. We have friendly staff ready to help. 1-800665-1362.

WANTED: FARM COUPLE to spend winter (Nov-March) in our well equipped beautiful home in Saskatoon, SK. References required. Call 306-374-9204.

EXPERIENCED COMBINE/EQUIPMENT ELIAS SCALES MFG., several different operators for harvest. Call Mike ways to weigh bales and livestock; Plat306-469-7741, Big River, SK. form scales for industrial use as well, nonelectric, no balances or cables (no weigh HELP WANTED: Permanent position on like it). Shipping arranged. 306-445-2111, an integrated poultry and grain farm, 1 hr. North Battleford, SK. www.eliasscales.com east of Calgary, AB. Four bedroom house available off farm. Benefit pkg. available. Training available. Class 5 driver’s license required, will train for Class 3. Compensation on an hourly rate based on exp. and skills. sundgaardpoultry@cciwireless.ca Trent 403-934-8765, Don 403-901-5427.

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COMBINE DUALS, 20.8x38’s w/bolt on rims, 14x38-32 spacers, never used, Stretch your advertising dollars! Place an ad $3200. Call 780-581-0564, Vermilion, AB. in the classifieds. Our friendly staff is waiting GOOD USED TRUCK TIRES: 700/8.25/ for your call. 1-800-665-1362. 900/1000/1100x20s; 11R22.5/11R24.5; WANTED HEATED CANOLA. No broker BOW VALLEY TRADING LTD. 9R17.5, matched sets available. Pricing involved. Sell direct to crushing plant. from $90. K&L Equipment and Auto. Ph Cash on delivery or pickup. 306-228-7306 WE BUY DAMAGED GRAIN Ladimer, 306-795-7779, Ituna, SK; Chris or 306-228-7325, Unity, SK. at 306-537-2027, Regina, SK.

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LOOKING FOR CLASS 1 Drivers to haul livestock. Experience required. Benefits and safety bonuses. Year round employment. Call 403-625-4658.

EXPERIENCED RANCH HAND available for fall/winter while you go on vacation. NS, ND, single. References available. Please contact boblemoine@gmail.com

AG. PRODUCTION ASSISTANT required on a larger grain farm located in central Sask. We are looking for a reliable, crea- 1998 FRONTIER PLAINSMAN 5th wheel, tive, and hard working individual to join 24’, AC, awning, vg cond., have hitch, our team. The ideal candidate would have $6750 OBO. 306-843-7696, Wilkie, SK. a farm background and a Class 1A driver’s license. Previous farm experience is also an asset. Duties include operation of farm machinery, hauling grain, loading and unloading grain and fertilizer. Other duties include general yard duties, and some construction projects. We offer a comprehensive benefits package and negotiable housing assistance. This position is a fulltime employment opportunity and wages will be very competitive, but also based on experience level of applicant. Please email resume to: hr.wpf@hotmail.com or call: 306-554-7777 or visit us at website: www.windypoplarsfarm.com ROY HARVESTING is hiring for the 2016 harvest. Require combine operators and Class 1A truck drivers. Wages $25/hr. plus room and board. Ph. Chuck 306-642-0055, Chris 306-632-0076, Glentworth, SK.

1997 SHASTA CLASS C, 28’, 7.3 powerstroke diesel, auto, 82,000 kms, $21,000. Can-Am Truck Export Ltd, 1-800-938-3323, Delisle, SK. DL #910420.

TOP QUALITY CERTIFIED alfalfa and grass WANTED: FEED GRAIN, barley, wheat, TEMPORARY GRAIN BIN replacement seed. Call Gary or Janice Waterhouse peas, green or damaged canola. Phone tarps for all sizes from 22’ diameter to 105’ 306-874-5684, Naicam, SK. dia. Best quality available Canadian made Gary 306-823-4493, Neilburg, SK. quality silver cone shaped tarps available for all sizes. All sizes in stock. Shipped overnight to most major points in Western For all pricing, details, and pics LARGE QUANTITY OF STANDING OATS, Canada. our website at www.willwood.ca or Craik, Sask. area. Call Cliff Luther at visit phone Willwood Industries toll free 306-734-2997. 1-866-781-9560, fax 306-781-0108. MUSTARD SEED! We can supply you with LARGE ROUND ALFALFA brome mixed hay. SHUR-LOK TRUCK TARPS and replacement new cert. treated or untreated seed. We Call 306-764-6372, Prince Albert, SK. tarps for all makes of trucks. Alan, can upgrade your low grade mustard. Ackerman Ag Services, 306-638-2282, LONG LAKE TRUCKING, two units, custom 306-723-4967, 306-726-7808, Cupar, SK. hay hauling. Call 306-567-7100, Imperial, Chamberlain, SK. SK. LARGE CAPACITY TARPS to cover grain piles of varied sizes. Cover long grain piles ALFALFA BALES for sale, 3x4 squares. Feed with 53’W, 90’W, or 109’W piles of any tests available. Phone 403-501-4115 or length. 253,000 bu. pile covered for 403-501-9307, Tilley, AB. $11,666. All sizes in stock. Best quality available Canadian made quality silver 400 BROME/ALFALFA 6x6 round hay bales, tarps avail. for all sizes. Shipped overnight .04¢ per lb., no rain. 306-634-7920, to most major points in Western Canada. LOOKING FOR OLD and new crop soybeans 306-421-1753, Estevan, SK. For all pricing, details, and pictures visit: FOB Western Canada. Licence and bonded www.willwood.ca or Willwood Industries grain company. Call, email, text Now for HAY AND GREENFEED WANTED: large 1-866-781-9560, fax 306-781-0108. competitive pricing at the farm! Market and small quantity. Call 403-625-4658, Place Commodities Ltd, accurate real time Claresholm, AB. TARPCO, SHUR-LOK, MICHEL’S sales, marketing. 403-394-1711; 403-315-3930 TIMOTHY HAY, excellent quality, organic, service, installations, repairs. Canadian text, info@marketplacecommodities.com big round, net wrapped, dry. Trucking company. We carry aeration socks. We now carry electric chute openers for grain available. 403-548-1299, Medicine Hat, AB trailer hoppers. 1-866-663-0000. HAY AND STRAW Delivered Anywhere: Now loading and hauling 48 large round bales. Also hauling 90 large square (3 wide in SK. and AB.) Phone or text Hay Vern 204-729-7297, Brandon, MB. COVER CROPS. HICKSEED LTD., Mossbank, SK. Now has on the floor for organic plowdown: Daikon radish (zero till); Hairy Vetch; Austrian Winter peas; Buckwheat; Yellow Blossom sweet clover. Also, green feed blends available. For all your seed needs call Hickseed Ltd. Barry 306-354-7998 or Dale 306-229-9517

WHY NOT KEEP MARKETING SIMPLE? You are selling feed grains. We are buying feed grains. Fast payment, with prompt pickup, true price discovery. Call Jim Beusekom, Allen Pirness, David Lea, Vera Buziak or Matt Beusekom at Market Place Commodities Ltd., Lethbridge, AB. Email info@marketplacecommodities.com or phone 1-866-512-1711. WANTED: OFF-GRADE PULSES, oil seeds and cereals. All organic cereals and specialty crops. Prairie Wide Grain, Saskatoon, SK., 306-230-8101, 306-716-2297.

CERTIFIED MOATS, 98% germ, 89% vigor, 0% fus. gram. Ready for immediate pick up. Call Myles at Fox Family Farm 306-648-8337, Gravelbourg, SK. Visit us on-line: www.foxfamilyfarm.ca CERT. AC EMERSON winter wheat, rated R to fusarium, good winter survival. Call Fedoruk Seeds, Kamsack, SK., 306-542-4235. www.fedorukseeds.com

M37 VENETIAN DIESEL pusher. Absolutely beautiful! $294,900. Stock #5021. AMVIC RESELLING CERTIFIED MOATS, 220 bu. germ., $9/bushel. 306-345-2039, Lic. Dlr. Call 1-866-346-3148 or shop on- 97% Pense, SK. line 24/7 at: Allandale.com

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MR. TIRE CORP. For all your semi and half ton tire needs call Mylo 306-921-6555 Serving all of Saskatchewan. USED FRONT WHEEL ASSIST tractor tires, 16x9x28, $250 for all 4. Call 306-240-6003, Dorintosh, SK.

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FEED GRAIN WANTED! ALSO buying light, tough or offgrade grains. “On Farm PASKAL CATTLE in Iron Springs area is Pickup” Westcan Feed & Grain, looking for Feed Barley. Put more $$$ in 1-877-250-5252. your pocket and sell direct to us with no brokerage fee. Please call 403-317-1365. BUYING HEATED/DAMAGED PEAS, FLAX & GRAIN “On Farm Pickup”. Westcan FEED OATS, for sale, 4% wheat, .06¢/lb. Feed & Grain, 1-877-250-5252. Will deliver up to 150 kms. 306-336-2684, 306-331-8305, Lipton, SK. BUYING SPRING THRASHED CANOLA and grain “On Farm Pickup” Westcan Feed WANTED: FEED BARLEY Buffalo Plains & Grain, 1-877-250-5252. Cattle Company is looking to purchase barley. For pricing and delivery dates, call Kristen 306-624-2381, Bethune, SK. POLY TANKS: 15 to 10,000 gal.; Bladder LACKAWANNA PRODUCTS CORP. Buy- tanks from 220 to 88,000 gallon; Water ers and sellers of all types of feed grain and liquid fertilizer; Fuel tanks, single and and grain by-products. Call 306-862-2723, double wall; Truck and storage, gas or dsl. Nipawin, SK. Wilke Sales, 306-586-5711, Regina, SK.

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Get the word out about ag research, says agricultural institute Farmers, industry, and other researchers often don’t know about ‘game-changing results,’ says Agricultural Institute of Canada Staff

he Agricultural Institute of Canada (AIC) says the next suite of Growing Forward programs should include funds dedicated to communicating about research to the general public. Its 2016 Conference Report summarizes the need for the agricultural sector to better disseminate research results to farmers, industry, academia, consumers and among the research community. “Last year, we broke new ground by releasing Canada’s first-ever agricultural research policy, a long-standing objective for the sector and for AIC,” said AIC CEO Serge Buy. “This year, we are continuing our work by raising awareness of the need to better communicate and disseminate agricultural research. We need to collectively ensure that game-changing results have the impact that they deserve in Canada and internationally.” A key finding is that research dissemination has often been neglected in past policy development or is left until the end of the project cycle. This needs to change in order to increase stakeholder engagement and allow for greater impact of results, the AIC release says. It suggests including funds for knowledge transfer and extension activities in the next Federal-Provincial-Territorial Policy Framework, noting “enhanced collaboration across the sector can enable the

environment needed to implement new participatory research methods and enable effective knowledge transfer.” Another is that the sector needs to find new ways to encourage and support knowledge transfer activities. The report also discusses the role that intellectual property (IP) has to play in the dissemination of research outcomes. Although the commercialization of research results can certainly lead to a positive rate of return on investment, IP management is often debated or misunderstood and not recognized as a potential dissemination route for Canadian innovations. “Intellectual property rights (IPR) affect nearly every part of the research process from initial development to the sharing of results with other researchers. It is also an area of great debate and misunderstanding not only in agricultural research but also in other areas of scientific research,” the report says. It promotes making that protection stronger. “Stronger IP agreements and partnerships can also help Canadian agricultural research achieve a competitive advantage at the international level.” A subsequent, in-depth Best Practices Report for Research Dissemination that highlights a number of best practices from across the sector will be released by AIC in late summer 2016. To view the 2016 conference report go to: http://www.aic.ca/publications/2016conference-report/.

U.S. seeks options as farm loan funds run out of cash The rural sector is struggling with low commodity prices and mounting trade competition By P.J. Huffstutter Chicago / Reuters

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0% FINANCING OR CHOOSE CASH BACK! Being ready for tomorrow starts today. Get Ready to Roll for the season ahead with the equipment you need. We’re offering 0% FINANCING* or CASH BACK on just Lazar Equipment Ltd. about every new520-9th modelStreet tractor, & forage and material equipment West,hay Meadow Lake, Saskatchewan S9Xhandling 1Y4 from New Holland! www.lazarequipment.com 306-236-5222

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*For Commercial use only. Customer participation subject to credit qualification and approval by CNH Industrial Capital Canada Ltd. See your participating New Holland dealer for details and eligibility requirements. Down payment may be required. Offer good through September 30, 2016 at participating New Holland dealers in Canada. Not all customers or applicants may qualify for this rate or term. CNH Industrial Capital Canada Ltd. standard terms and conditions apply. Taxes, freight, set-up, delivery, additional options or attachments not included in price. Offer subject to change or cancellation without notice. © 2016 CNH Industrial Capital America LLC. All rights reserved. NewLtd. Holland Agriculture is a trademark registered in the United States and many other Lazar Equipment countries, owned by or licensed to CNH Industrial N.V., its subsidiaries or affiliates. CNH Industrial Capital is a trademark in the United States and many other countries, owned by or licensed to 520-9th Street West, Meadow Lake, Saskatchewan S9X 1Y4 CNH Industrial N.V., its subsidiaries or affiliates.

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*For Commercial use only. Customer participation subject to credit qualification and approval by CNH Industrial Capital Canada Ltd. See your participating 2003 Highline 7000HD . . . . . . . . . . .$6,995 Down payment Case RB564 . through . . . .September . . . .30,. 2016 . . .at.participating . . SOLD New Holland dealer for details and eligibility requirements.2008 may be required. Offer good New Holland dealers in Canada. Not all customers or applicants may qualify for this rate or term. CNH Industrial Capital Canada Ltd. standard terms and conditions apply. Taxes, freight, set-up, delivery, additional options or attachments not included in price. Offer subject to change or cancellation without notice. © 2016 CNH Industrial Capital America LLC. All rights reserved. New Holland Agriculture is a trademark registered in the United States and many other countries, owned by or licensed to CNH Industrial N.V., its subsidiaries or affiliates. CNH Industrial Capital is a trademark in the United States and many other countries, owned by or licensed to CNH Industrial N.V., its subsidiaries or affiliates.

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2005 Case IH RBX562 . . . . . . . . . . . . . SOLD 1977 New Holland 1033 . . . . . . . . .$5,500 2011 New Holland BR7090 . . . . . $28,995 New Holland 1000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2,500 2011 New Holland BR7090 . . . . . $28,500

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1997 New Holland TX66 . . . . . . . . . . SOLD

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2013 New Holland BR7090 . . . . . $45,000 2005 New Holland BR780 . . . . . . $19,500

2005 New Holland BR780 . . . . . . 2013 Case DC162 . . . . . . . . . . . . . $36,750 2005 New Holland BR780 . . . . . . 2011 New Holland H7460 . . . . . . $32,800 2013 New Holland H7450 . . . . . . . . . SOLD 2007 New Holland BR780A . . . . . 2006 Vermeer 605M . . . . . . . . . . . GRAIN VAC

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2015 Rem VRX . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $27,500 2002 Hesston 856A . . . . . . . . . . . $17,100 2007 Brandt 5000EX . . . . . . . . . . $17,500 2002 New Holland 688 . . . . . . . . $12,500 Kongskilde SUC300TR . . . . . . . . . . . . .CALL TRACTOR

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2012 New Holland TS6.110 . . . . . $74,995 2012 Degelman Strawmaster . . . $47,500 1974 Case 1070 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CALL

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20014 Featherlite 8588 . . . . . . . . $28,500

LAWN TRACTOR Kubota T1770 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SOLD

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WHEEL LOADER 2011 New Holland W110B . . . . . . $82,000

WINDROWER / SWATHER 1996 Case 8820 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . SOLD

2007 New Holland 1475 . . . . . . . $23,500 ZERO TURN 2014 Simplicity Champion ZT . . . . .$6,295 RAKE

Z445 . a. nd . .d. . . HW . .$5,433 2005 Jiffy JHR916 . . . . . . . . . . . . $18,500 2014 200John 03 Deere New Hoo. .lla W3200

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he U.S. government’s $2.65-billion operating loan program to help farmers keep their businesses going has already run out of cash for this fiscal year, as requests for federal financial assistance grow amid the worst agricultural downturn in more than a decade. As a result, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is looking for other money sources “to help bridge the gap in farm operating loans as much as possible until additional funds are made available, either this year or in the next fiscal year,” the agency said. The agency declined to say what other funding it hoped to leverage for assistance. Such loan guarantees and direct loans through the USDA’s Farm Service Agency are often considered loans of last resort, say bankers and economists. Without the financial support, some farmers may struggle to survive until the next cash injection in the fall. Last month, FSA officials said in an interview they had expected funding for these loans or guarantees to be depleted before the program restarts on Oct. 1, the beginning of the federal fiscal year. As the rural sector struggles with low commodity prices and mounting trade competition, U.S. grain farmers are

increasingly relying on the FSA for loan assistance. Agricultural lenders, too, are turning to the agency to help guarantee the loans they are issuing to farmers — whether for operational or real estate needs. Even with the operational loan program funding depleted, the applications from farmers and bankers continue to grow. “At this time, there are already tens of millions (of dollars) in backlog in Direct and Guaranteed operating loan accounts, and that number is expected to increase through the end of the fiscal year,” the FSA said in an email. FSA added that, overall, farmers and ranchers using the USDA farm loan programs are managing their businesses well and that the agency has not “seen significant increases in delinquencies or defaults” of these federal loans. Earlier this summer, the FSA said it let Congress know it was tapping into $500 million in emergency funding to bolster a related program, its $2-billion guaranteed farm ownership loan program. Such emergency funding options do not exist for the agency’s operating loan programs, the agency added. Altogether, the FSA’s Farm Loan Programs are servicing or guaranteeing to cover operating costs, and to purchase or refinance farm property, for more than 113,000 borrowers for a total of nearly $23 billion.

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Financial survey of producers

Limit exposure to dust and moulds

In 2015, Alberta Agriculture and Forestry conducted a cost-of-production survey, known as the AgriProfit$ program. Currently, the program generates a variety of customized reports such as a financial budget summary, revenue and expenses statement, and economic analysis of individual enterprises such as cow-calf, drylot, grasser, forages, pastures, and crops. The benchmark survey results will be widely available soon, said senior production economist Anatoliy Oginskyy. “The participating cow-calf producers already received their customized 2015 reports. Currently, we are finishing our work on the cow-calf benchmarks report that will be placed on the AF website.” — AAF

Take into consideration moulds and dust when doing your safety planning for harvest. Threshing and grain moving leads airborne dust and moulds. Breathing in these elements can affect workers’ health and comfort, and, for someone with allergies, it can be life threatening. To limit exposure have the correct and clean air filter in place when operating the combine; avoid direct exposure to dust whenever possible; properly adjust your combine to minimize grain damage and the amount of dust being generated; wear a new certified N-95 dust mask (respirator) that fits properly; and avoid dust exposure in the case of any chronic respiratory health issues. — AAF

HEARTLAND German agriculture under the microscope Farmers are pursuing sustainability against a backdrop of increasing public scrutiny BY LAURA RANCE

“I am not ‘explaining’ anything, I am telling stories and those stories are emotional. I don’t want to reach the brain, but the heart.”

EDITORIAL DIRECTOR Rommerskirchen, Germany

ere are our ‘plant protection’ products,” Willi Kremer Schilling told a delegation of foreign journalists as they entered the fortress-like warehouse at the Buir-Bilesheimer Agricultural Co-operative. “I never say ‘pesticides,’” he said. “These are ‘medicines’ for plants.” Willi is one of the 1,150-member co-op’s farmer-directors and he proudly hosts tours of its new grainhandling and farm supply facility located about an hour outside of Bonn in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany’s most populous state. But he’s better known in his home country as Bauer (Farmer) Willi after he dived into the deepening chasm between farmers and consumers with a “Dear Consumer” letter he posted online in January 2015. “I was very, very angry, and when I’m angry, I write,” he told his visitors. He saw red after seeing the payment stub for a load of non-contract potatoes his neighbour delivered to the french fry factory. The farmer received one euro cent per kg. “I’m completely fed up today,” starts his rant against low prices, tightening regulations, increasing paperwork, and fickle consumer perceptions about modern food production. “You, dear consumer, only want one thing: cheapness. And you also have demands. Your food should be GMO free, gluten free, lactose free, cholesterol free, low in calories…

Bauer Willie

and if fertilized, then organic. But it shouldn’t stink, and when the fields are organically fertilized, it shouldn’t be done near you. “Of course, it can’t be sprayed with pesticides, but it has to look tip-top, with no spots — most likely you’d prefer that we plow the fields with horses... and then the tractors wouldn’t be in your way when you go jogging down our farm paths... “... Why am I writing all of this? To give you a sense of how it feels to be in my situation... Yes, we are running a business. But we are not locusts: we can’t, (and don’t want to), just move somewhere else after it’s all been eaten away.” It goes on for two pages, single spaced.

Viral

By morning, his tirade had received 8,000 views. Within two weeks, it had been read by 300,000. Views are now at six million and rising. His letter has been translated into other languages. Then came radio and television interviews, and most recently, a book. “I used all the bad words I know —

pesticides, glyphosate, genetic engineering,” he said with a grin. “But I show my point of view as a farmer, and that is very different from the city citizens.” Bauer Willi regularly dialogues with non-farmers on his Facebook page by outlining the dilemmas farmers face. One of his latest posts talks about the trade-offs between herbicides and tillage when controlling weeds in the field post-harvest. “Do I spray it with glyphosate or drive three times with the tractor over it?” he said, noting tillage means more emissions, more fuel, more time and more field compaction. “The city people say, ‘don’t spray glyphosate’; the farm guys say, ‘don’t drive the tractor,’” he said. He makes no apologies for the choices farmers make. “I am not ‘explaining’ anything, I am telling stories and those stories are emotional,” he said. “I don’t want to reach the brain, but the heart.” Bauer Willi’s frustration is widely shared among German farmers, who number only one million in a country of nearly 82 million. The

Researcher Patrick Lind explains how biodiversity on German farms can be improved with pollinator havens — small areas of land that provide wild pollinators with flowering plants and places for them to rest and nest. Photo: Laura Rance

need to accommodate consumers and governments, while adjusting to a shrinking share of their spending, permeates all aspects of agriculture.

Face to face

Information provided by the German Ministry of Food and Agriculture notes despite the country’s dense population, half of its territory is in agricultural production. It is one of the top four agricultural producers in Europe. So the interaction between farmers and non-farmers is constant and intensifying as the focus shifts towards sustainability.

In Neuss, about an hour outside of Bonn, Berd Olligs has combined his sixth-generation crop farm with the Bayer ForwardFarm program, one of 22 sites in the country at which Bayer researchers and farmer cooperators explore ways to make modern farming more sustainable. Olligs feels farmers’ every move is watched with suspicion. For example, farmers spray when there is little wind, which often means spraying into the evening or before everyone else is up in the morning. “People think that if you are spraying when

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own dairy-processing facility as a means of securing a stable market for their milk. Elmar and Iris Victor, another dairy farming family in the area, opted to convert their old dairy shed into vacation apartments instead of increasing their herd. “It was a question of what we would do because the income was not sufficient from 40 cows,” Iris said through an interpreter. Offering urbanites a week on the farm where the kids can ride ponies, play in a forest and milk a pretend cow surrounded by the aroma of a working dairy farm has proven far more lucrative. They enjoy an 80 per cent occupancy rate with many repeat customers.

most people are sleeping then you are doing something illegal,” he said. Part of the research on his farm involves planting demonstration plots of weeds, a travesty to his father who remembers hand pulling those same plants in a bid to reclaim food security in the postwar years. In a part of the world that has known hunger, modern crop protection products represent much more than improved incomes. There was a time when controlling the pests meant having enough to eat. A host of projects underway at the Olligs’ farm tests strategies and technologies that improve water and soil management, increase biodiversity, increase the precision of using chemical inputs and provide pollinator havens.

Attractive alternative

Innovations

Those projects include some remarkable innovations, such as the Phytobac, a Dutchdesigned remediation system for water contaminated with pesticides that uses only soil and straw. Crop farmers in Germany are required to capture the water used to wash out sprayers, which has been identified as a primary source of waterway contamination. “Fifty per cent of pollution comes from farmyards, and the rest from the fields,” said David Lembrich of Bayer CropScience Deutschland. Preventing run-off from the fields is problematic, but “we can stop point source from the farmyard 100 per cent.” Using units that cost between 8,000 to 10,000 euros (C$11,500 to $14,500) the farm operator can flow the contaminated water into an open-air container filled with the right mix of dirt, straw and at the correct temperature. The moisture evaporates and the microbes break down the herbicides. Sustainable solutions for agriculture are out there, but the inescapable reality for farmers is that each layer of sustainability comes at a cost, either through upfront investment in new technology or reduced income because of changes in how they farm. Meanwhile, governments are getting more stingy with taxpayer support and

David Lembrich of Bayer CropScience discusses the Dutch-designed Phytobac, which uses straw and soil to remove herbicides from water used to wash out sprayers. Photo: Laura Rance markets are sagging under the weight of too much supply.

Dairy crisis

The dairy sector has been particularly hard hit since the European Union ended its quota system in April 2015. Many farmers had expanded their production in anticipation of new markets in Russia, China and perhaps even Canada under its new trade deal with the EU. Those markets have yet to materialize. Instead, the market crashed under the weight of surplus production. Today, milk is selling in supermarkets at less than the cost of bottled water, well below the cost of production. The EU Common Agricultural Policy recently stepped up with 500 million euros (C$720 million) in support for farmers who voluntarily curb milk production. Many would like to see a return to supply management. Markus Legge has some advice for Canadian dairy farmers contemplating a deregulated market. “It would be the greatest mistake farmers can do,” he said. “Keep it.”

Legge is surviving what’s commonly referred to as the “dairy crisis” because he switched his 80-ha dairy farm to organic production. Most of his farmland is only suitable for forage so it’s tailor-made to the organic way. As well, he bought two robotic milking stations and took them to the paddocks. The mobile robotic milkers, which reduce the amount of hired labour he needs, are set up in his paddocks for three seasons when the cows are on pasture. They are then moved to the yard for the winter, when the cows are off the fields. He has lower production costs and he receives a higher price for his milk, more than double what conventional dairy farmers receive when premiums for quality and subsidies for sustainable farming practices are considered. But even the organic market goes through volatile price swings relative to available supply. Organic suppliers are routinely asked to limit their deliveries to their processor until markets recover. Legge is working with two other local farmers on a plan to build their

If there was any doubt as to how deeply influenced German agriculture is by the linkage between farming, sustainability and social licence, one only need visit the Campus Klein-Altendorf, where lead researcher and CEO Ralph Pude oversees a portfolio of projects focusing on renewable energy. He is particularly excited about Silphium perfoliatum, also known as the “cup plant,” a sunflower-like perennial native to Missouri. “My opinion is that in the future, this would be a substitute for corn or maize,” Pude said. For starters, it is bee friendly, providing both a rich source of pollen and high yields of honey. As well, the leaves of the plant form a cup around the stem that holds water for pollinators and birds. The cupping makes it drought tolerant too. Secondly, it is a prolific perennial that provides an ongoing source of biomass for energy or livestock feed. The square stalks contain a fibrous material that shows promise as a natural source of insulation. But then Pude mentions an attribute that wasn’t even on the radar when assessing new crops for agriculture a generation ago. It’s pretty. “Corn is not flowering, and the public recognizes it as a wall of just plants,” Pude said. “This is pleasing to look at.” laura@fbcpublishing.com

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